Transcript Potomac Senior High School Guidance Department

C. D. Hylton
Senior High School
Counseling Department
Senior Parent Breakfast
Class of 2009
Only 251 Days Until Graduation
Guidance and Counseling
Department Staff
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Robert Atkins…………………….Guidance Director
Angela Jenkins…………………..Career Counselor
Joseph Lederman……………….A - Con
Hurley Odom……………………..Coo - Har
Lynne Wooten-Mitchell………..Has - Mc
Barbara Dragos…………………..Md - Sam
Diana Brent……………………….San – Z
Sarah Smits……………………….Testing Coordinator
Liliana Bickham…………………..Guidance Secretary
Jolyn Carroll…………...............Registrar
SR. PLANNING CONFERENCES
• September 25 – October 8
• Graduation Requirements
• Post-Secondary Planning
Survey
• Family Connection
Family Connection (Naviance)
www.connection.naviance.com/hylton
NAVIANCE
“Family Connection”
www.connection.naviance.com/hylton
• ALL SENIORS should be registered regardless
of post-secondary plans
• Parents can access as a “guest”
• Counselors will communicate with parents and
students via Family Connection
• Provide updated email address
EMPLOYMENT
• Kuder Planning System
– www.va.kuder.com
– Career Assessment
– Prepare Resume
• Virginia Employment Commission (Woodbridge)
• Career Sites
– www.vaview.org
– www.careerbuilder.com
– www.monster.com
MILITARY
• Contact Representatives
– Lunch Visits
– Individual Appointments available
• ASVAB TEST
– December 18th @ 7:30 am Auditorium
– Sign up in Naviance (College Visits)
• Test Prep
– www.March2success.com
COLLEGE EXAMS
Ask about Fee Waivers!
• SAT
• ACT
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
• Hylton Test Dates:
• Hylton Test Dates:
– Oct. 4
– Jan. 24
– Mar. 14
– Dec. 13
– Apr. 4
TEST PREP
• F-R-E-E Classes @ Hylton
– POC: Ms. Amy Weiler, Asst. Principal
• PWCS On-line SAT Prep
– POC: Ms. Amy Weiler, Asst. Principal
• SAT Prep Class (Richmond)
– Sponsored by PWCS
– Permission slips due Wed., 10/8
COLLEGE FAIRS
• Oct. 7
Woodbridge HS, 6 – 8 pm
• Oct. 19
Fair Oaks Mall, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
(ticket required…will be sent via Naviance)
• Oct. 21
McLean Bible Church, 7 – 9 pm
(Christian Colleges)
FIELD TRIPS
• Alcanza – George
Mason University
(October 7th)
• HBCU- Washington,
DC (mid-February)
• NOVA – Woodbridge
Campus (early April)
• Virginia Employment
Center (TBD)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• NAVIANCE
www.connection.naviance.com/hylton
(scholarship link)
• FASTWEB (good source for Nat'l $$)
• Inform Mrs. Jenkins of scholarships awards ASAP!
• Sr. Awards Night – May 20
College Application Procedures
COLLEGE APPLICATION
PROCESS
• Allow 10 working days to
process
• Mrs. Carroll (A-L) and Mrs.
Bickham (M-Z)
• Transcripts
– First 3 are F-R-E-E , $2 for
EACH additional
– Request Transcript through
Naviance for College and
Scholarships
• Mailing
– 9 X 13 envelope
– 3 stamps
– Addressed PROPERLY
Senior Year
Stay Informed
EVENTS TO HELP
PARENTS
October 17
“Last Minute Admissions Help”
Workshop for Sr. Parents
December 9
Financial Aid Night (FAFSA)
Forest Park HS (7 pm)
February 18
FAFSA On-line Workshop
Hylton HS (8-10 a.m.)
Enjoy YOUR Child’s
Senior Year
For More Information:
Hylton High School
Counseling Dept.
703.580.4067
703.580.4069