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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
9
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:
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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
 A-Ca
 Ce-Fo
 Fr-Ja
 Je-Mar
 Mas-Ph
 Pi-So
 Sp-Z
 Career/College
Ms. Smith
Ms. Morris
Ms. Campbell
Ms. Correll
Ms. Valentino
Mr. Banks
Ms. Sigmon
Mr. Weaver
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