Download - OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015
OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2015
WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!
ASK YOURSELF NOW!
WHERE DO YOUWANT TO GO??
WHAT DO YOU WANTTO BE??
HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE??
Naviance/Family Connections
College search tool College planning tool Scholarship Information College Visit Information College Application
tracking Transcript Request tool
A great tool for all seniors to use for post high school
planning!!
Naviance/Family Connections
To log in to Naviance: Go to the OPHS website. Click “School
Counseling” on the left hand side of the page. Click on the “Family Connection” http://osbournparkhs.schools.pwcs.edu/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=261554&sessionid=3aa8a9a1684939751636d531c6b4d6ce&sessionid=3aa8a9a1684939751636d531c6b4d6ce
Your user id is your student number Your password is your birthdate, six digits
DD/MM/YR After you login in the first time, change your
passcode and write it down in a safe place.
ALL transcripts must be requested through Naviance.
College Visits at OPHS
College visits start September __so begin to sign up today! When you sign up for a college visit you will need to print you own pass and show it to your teacher to be dismissed from class. Dismissal is at your teacher’s discretion.
Requesting a Transcript
Login to the Naviance website Select the “colleges” tab Click the “transcript” link on the left hand side of
the page. You must select the type of application you are
submitting (eg early decision, regular). Then select the name of the college you wish to apply to.
Click “Request Transcript” You must submit a signed parental
consent form before you will be able to request transcripts
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
Naviance Handout.pdf
Secondary School Report Form
If you are applying to a school that uses the Common Application, be sure to sign the FERPA waiver within the online application, this will enable the counselor to complete all reference forms required
Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request Form Request for Letter of Recommendation.pd
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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
Know application deadlines
Know application fees
Know financial aid deadlines
ACT/SAT Test dates for ACT:
Oct. 25th, Dec. 13th, Feb 7th.
Test dates for SAT: Oct. 11th, Nov. 8th Dec. 6th
Test Registration Fee Waivers- See your counselor
FAFSA Form
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarships –
merit & need based Make personal
accounts on: www.fastweb.com
NCAA Eligibility
Division I – 16 core classes, sliding gpa
Division II – 14 core classes, 2.0 gpa
Clearinghouse website https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/co
mmon/
VHSL- 5 classes **must pass with minimum 2 “Cs” & 3”Ds”
College Fair
Patriot HS- Sept. 29th 7 pm
Woodbridge HS- Oct. 22nd 6 pm
Community College/Technical Programs
Northern Virginia Community College
Apply online, request HS transcripts
Take a placement test in English and math
Guaranteed admissions agreements after earning your AA or AS Degree!
Armed Forces
ARMED SERVICES Army Navy Air Force Marines National Guard Coast Guard Reserves
Post High School Planning
Counselors will work with all members of the Class of 2015 to ensure that each student has a post high school plan .
Military recruiters and technical schools visit OPHS throughout the year.
Going straight to work? Be sure to discuss your options with your counselor.
Surviving Your Senior Year
If you are falling behind, see your counselor or another trusted adult
Talk to your teachers if you are having difficulty
Communicate with your parents
We want 100% of the
Class of 2015 to graduate!
SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST
Saturday- September 20th 8 am
Conclusion
Check with your counselor to ensure you are on track to graduate
Keep college application information updated through Family Connections
Study hard