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To Graduation and Beyond
Upcoming Events
• Wednesday Oct. 15th National Museum of the Marine Corps
(through government classes)
• Monday Oct. 27th Graduation Fair Last Name A-L
• Wednesday Oct. 29th Graduation Fair Last Name M-Z
– Fair to include Herff Jones: Vendor for cap and gown, graduation
announcements and other memorabilia orders
• Oct. 27th – Senior picture during flex period (wear senior tshirts or wear red)
• Spring senior trip is in the planning (Amusement Park options
– Hershey Park, etc.)
• Updated calendar and information on Class of 2015 school
fusion webpage
• Graduation Date, TBD, will be held at Jiffy Lube Live
Senior Dues
• $25
– To cover senior activities for the year: ice
cream/popcorn socials, end-of-year senior picnic,
graduation items (programs, senior gift for
graduates, etc.)
– Submit by Oct. 31st, free senior t-shirt!
*Dues can be collected at the Graduation Fair (Oct.
27th and 29th) or submitted to Ms. Gellios (math
department or Ms. Wisniewski (world languages
department)
Graduation Requirements
Career Options
College Admissions
College Application Process
NCAA
Financial Aid
Working with your Counselor
Standard Diploma (22)
English
4
Math
3
Science
3
Social Studies
3
PE
2
Seq. Electives
2
Fine/Prac Art
1
Econ/Finance
1
Other Electives
3
Advanced Diploma (26)
English
4
Math
4
Science
4
Social Studies
4
PE
2
Foreign Lang 3 or 2/2
Fine/Prac Art
1
Econ/Finance
1
Other Electives
3
Standard Diploma
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Student Choice
Total
2
1
1
1
1
6
Advanced Diploma
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Student Choice
Total
2
2
2
2
1
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Having a plan
What
How
Where
It’s not just college vs.
not college.
You have lots of options!
Family Connection
Virginia Wizard
www.vawizard.org
Virginia View
www.virginiaview.org
ASVAB: December 10th
@ PHS
On-the-job training
Certificate through an apprenticeship
program
Military Enlistment
Certificate from a technical school or
community college
AA degree from a community college
Any combination of the above programs
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard, National Guard, Service academies, ROTC
Combines training, employment and service
to the country.
Earning a college degree and enlisting in the
military are not mutually exclusive.
Enlisting in the military can help pay for
college.
Recruiters are available to speak with
students during lunch shifts. Each branch
visits about every other week.
AA degree from a community college,
Transfer to four year degree program.
Articulation agreements between NVCC and
VA schools.
http://www.myfuture.vccs.edu/Transfer
Community colleges have open enrollment
but incoming students must pass
placement tests to enroll in college-level
courses.
Colleges primarily consider grades and the rigor
of the curriculum.
The Advanced Diploma requires that students
take a fourth year of Math, Science, and Social
Studies as well as a Foreign Language to match
the admissions standards of most colleges.
Students who have not met all of the
requirements for the Advanced Diploma but still
have strong grades in rigorous classes will be
competitive in the college application process.
Majors/Programs
Offered
Size
Setting
Distance from home
Activities/Athletics
Cost
VISIT THE CAMPUS!
Rigor of the classes
Grades
ACT/SAT scores
Essays
School/Community
activities
Letters of
recommendation
ACT: English, Reading, Math, Science,
Writing optional
SAT: Critical Reading, Math, Writing
SAT II: Subject areas
Not required by all colleges
Regular Decision: Students submit applications
by the deadline (usually Jan-Feb) and receive
decision in early spring.
Rolling Admission: Colleges decide on
applications as they receive them.
Early Action: Non-binding; students submit
applications early (usually Nov. 1) and receive
the decision early (usually Dec. 15).
Early Decision: Binding agreement; students
agree to attend the college if accepted and
withdraw all other college applications.
Complete the student/parent sections of the application online.
Request ACT/SAT scores to be sent from the ACT and/or the
College Board.
Request the transcript on Family Connection 10 business days
before the deadline.
Request teacher/counselor recommendations if needed.
Do not submit college forms (secondary school reports) to us.
We use the NACAC or Common App form for all applications.
Submit transcript fees to the Counseling Center; first 3
transcripts are free; $5 for each additional request.
Check Family Connection to verify that transcripts and
secondary school reports have been sent.
Family Connection is our primary source
for college/scholarship information and for
tracking college applications.
Students must log on to the website:
https://connection.naviance.com/familyconnection
Transcripts must be requested on the
Family Connection website.
Ask teachers at least two weeks in advance
in person.
Complete your resume on Family
Connection.
Do not submit college forms (secondary
school reports or teacher rec forms) to us.
We use the NACAC for all college
applications.
The process for every student begins by
completing the FAFSA through the federal
government: www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA may not be completed until after January
1.
Beware of companies that ask for fees to search
for financial aid.
www.fafsa.com is a commercial website; DO NOT
use this site to apply for aid.
Financial Aid Night: December at PHS, Date TBD
Sources of scholarship money:
Colleges and Universities
National Corporations
Nonprofit Organizations
Local Organizations
Need-based and merit based
*Check Family Connection for updates*
Every college must have an estimated Cost
Calculator on its website.
Eastern PWC College Fair
Wed., October 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Woodbridge High School
Fairfax County College Fair
Sunday, October 19th, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Fair Oaks Mall
NCAA Eligibility Center
Student Athletes should register in their Junior year
On line registration at www.ncaa.org ($65 Registration Fee)
When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the
eligibility center (the code is "9999")
Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization
signature online on or after April 1 (if you plan on attending college in fall
‘15)
Have your high school counseling office send a final transcript with proof
of graduation to the eligibility center.
NCAA Div I & II members can request your eligibility and academic
info from Eligibility Center
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Ms. Morris
Ms. Campbell
Ms. Correll
Ms. Valentino
Mr. Banks
Ms. Sigmon
Mr. Weaver
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