Osbourn Park High School Counseling Department

Senior Breakfast

Class of 2015

Administration Mr. Neil Beech…………........................Principal Mr. Andrew Barton……….................... Assistant Principal Mrs. Cassandra Crawford…………....Assistant Principal Mrs. Legal-Brickey…………………….Assistant Principal Dr. Stefanie Rich…………....................Assistant Principal Ms. Pamela Gardner……………...…..School Counseling

Director Mr. Fernando Montanez………………Administrative Intern Mr. Keith Laine……………………….Activities Director Mrs. Kenyetta Wilson-Keys………….Biotech Coordinator

School Counseling Staff

Mrs. Maureen Andrada Counselor (A-Carm) Mrs. Suzanne Salvo Counselor (Carn-Fi) Mrs. Shronda Peake Counselor (Fi-H) Ms. Lillian Orlich Counselor (I-Maw) Mrs. Keisha Mercer Counselor (May-

Ph) Mrs. Eleanor Engler Counselor (Pi-Sn) Mrs. Melissa Bach Counselor (So-Z) Mrs. Toni Gibson Registrar Mrs. Elaine Beverly Secretary Mrs. Margaret Stielper Secretary Mrs. Kerri Mizerak Testing Coordinator

Student Services Staff

Mrs. Brenda Miller Dorick SchoolNurseMrs. Tami Walberstein Clinic Secretary

Mr. Carlos Rosa School PsychologistMrs. Kathleen Bowden Social WorkerMrs. Laura Cantu Attendance Officer

Mrs. Heather Lontos Transition Specialist

Technology/Available Resources

School Fusion Parent Portal Email School Website Peer Tutoring by the National Honor Society

(NHS) Teacher Tutoring Activity Bus- Tuesdays and Thursdays

Encouragement -a little bit can go a long way…

Encourage your child to:

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle- sleep, eat, balance

2. Set realistic short term and long term goals

3. Practice routine study habits

4. Learn and develop to problem solve independently

Number of Credits to Graduate

Standard Diploma: 22 Credits 4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, and 12) 3 Credits of Math ( Algebra I or Alg 1 Pt. 2, Geometry,

AFDA and higher) 3 Credits of Science (i.e. E. Science, Biology,

Chemistry) 3 Credits of Social Science (World History/Geography,

US & VA History, and US & VA Government) 1 Credit of Econ and Personal Finance 2 Credits of Fine Art/CTE/Foreign Language 2 Credits of Health & PE 4 General Electives

Number of Credits to GraduateAdvanced Studies Diploma- 26 Credits

4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, & 12) 4 Credits of Math ( Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Pt 2 Geometry,

Alg II and/or one higher) 4 Credits of Science (i.e. E. Science, Biology, Chemistry,

and Physics) 4 Credits of Social Science (W. History I, World Hist. 2 or

AP Euro or AP World, U.S. & VA History, U.S. & VA Government)

1 Credit Economics and Personal Finance 3 Credits of a Foreign Language or 2 years of 2 different

languages) 2 Credits of Fine Art/CTE 2 Credits of P.E. 1-2 Electives

SOL Requirements

Standard: English Reading and Writing, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, and one additional in any core course for a total of 6.

Advanced: English Reading and Writing, 2 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies, and 1 additional in any core area for a total of 9.

College Application Procedure It is your responsibility to check the admission

requirements for each college. Senior grades are important! Class Rank and GPA are computed during the first part of Semester 1, at the end of the first semester and at the end of the year. At the end of the first term, your new GPA and Class Ranking are sent to all of the colleges to which you have applied.

Colleges prefer if you apply online. However, you can request an application from the colleges that you are interested in.

Apply to at least 3-6 colleges.

It is your responsibility to submit the application directly to the college or university.

College Application Procedures (cont.)

Parent Consent for Release of Transcript Forms may be found in the Counseling office. This will enable students to request transcripts through Naviance Family Connection

Students request transcripts through Naviance by identifying the schools to which they will be sent. The counselor will complete any reference forms required and upload along with the transcript.

Encourage your student to complete an activity resume and/or College Planning Questionaire through Naviance

Osbourn Park sends out three free transcripts. After that, each additional transcript will cost $5.00. These funds will be collected in June.

College Application Procedure (Cont.)

Please allow 10 school days for the school’s portion to be processed by your counselor.

If there is a deadline that says received by, you must allow an additional 5-7 days for the postal service to deliver the mail.

It is your responsibility to obtain teacher recommendations.

Please allow teachers 5-10 school days to write your letter. It is helpful if you give them a resume when requesting your letter.

Calendar of Events

College Fair will be hosted by Patriot HS on Sept. 29th at 7pm and at Woodbridge HS Oct. 22nd

The Financial Aid workshop is December2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium

Awards Program- June 2015

ASVAB Testing- November 13th 7:30 to 10:30am

Deadline for Transcript Requests- DECEMBER 5, 2014 if application is due on January 1, 2014.

NCAA Clearinghouse- Must register with the NCAA in order to be eligible to play collegiate sports.

SAT TEST DATES

2014-2015 Test Dates

TEST Regular Deadline Late Deadline Fee Applies

October 11, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests September 12, 2014 September 26, 2014

November 8, 2014

SAT & Subject Tests October 9, 2014 October 24, 2014

December 6, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests November 6, 2014 November 21, 2014

January 24, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests December 29, 2014 January 9, 2015

March 14, 2015 SAT ONLY February 13, 2015 February 27, 2015

May 2, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests April 6, 2015 April 17, 2015

June 6, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

ACT TEST DATES

2014-2015 Test Dates

Regular Deadline Late Deadline Fee Applies

September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 22, 2014

October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 October 3, 2014

December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 21, 2014

February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 January 30, 2015

April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 27, 2015

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

College & Career Resources SAT Testing Calendar and Registration visit

www.collegeboard.org

ACT Testing Calendar and Registration visit www.actstudent.org

Students on free or reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers. See your counselor for additional information.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is and alternative test from the SAT and ACT for students whom English is their second language. www.ets.org/toefl

Career Cruising: an online guide to college search, careers, and aptitude testing. Free for all OP Students Username: Osbourn and Password is Careers

The College Place- Free individual assistance with the Financial Aid Process

Financial Aide The area of financial aide is broad in scope and also a very important

aspect of the total college admission process. There are “musts” that should be part of the seniors’ (and parents’) plan

1. Attend financial aide information sessions. 2. As one applies for admission, inquire about financial aid procedures

at each college 3. Plan to enter the process in December (2014) so that you are ready

to file in January 2015. 4. Make us of scholarship websites and opportunities. Ex: The Money

Tree (At OP) 5. “The early bird gets the worm.”

Financial Aide Workshops Seniors/Parents- Thursday, December 2, 2014 7 pm, Osbourn Park HS

Auditorium Juniors/Parents-?, Osbourn HS Auditorium Seniors/Parents- “Super Saturday”, Tentative Date: Stonewall Jackson

High School

Career Center Resources

Employment Information Virginia Employment Commission 13370

Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA offers services to those looking for employment. Call (703) 897-0407 for more information.

Prince William County One-Stop Employment Center located in the Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. Suite 180, Woodbridge, VA offers free employment services to all county residents. Call (703) 792-4347 for more information.

Questions?