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