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Osbourn Park High School Counseling Department. Senior Breakfast Class of 2013. Administration. Mr. Neil Beech…………........................Principal Mr. Andrew Barton……….................... Assistant Principal Mrs. Cassandra Crawford…………....Assistant Principal
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Osbourn Park High School Counseling Department Senior Breakfast Class of 2013
Administration • Mr. Neil Beech…………........................Principal • Mr. Andrew Barton……….................... Assistant Principal • Mrs. Cassandra Crawford…………....Assistant Principal • Dr. Stefanie Rich…………....................Assistant Principal • Ms. Pamela Gardner……………...…..School Counseling Director • Mrs. Katherine Truchio………………Administrative Intern • Mrs. Shelley Legall-Brickey…………...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. ShrondaPeake Counselor (Fl-H) • Ms. Lillian Orlich Counselor (I-Maw) • Mrs. Natalie Jones 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 DorickSchoolNurse Mrs. Tami WalbersteinClinic Secretary Mr. Carlos Rosa School Psychologist Mrs. Kathleen Bowden Social Worker Mrs. Abby Campos Attendance Officer Mrs. Heather LontosTransition Specialist Mrs. Erica Chandler New Horizon
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 Pt I, Algebra I Pt II, Algebra I, Geometry 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 Fine or Practical Art • 2 Credits of Health & PE • 6 Electives (2 of which must be sequential)
Number of Credits to Graduate Advanced Studies Diploma- 24 Credits • 4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, & 12) • 4 Credits of Math (Alg I Pt I, Alg I, 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 II, W. Geography, U.S. & VA History, U.S. & VA Government) • 3 Credits of a Foreign Language or 2 years of 2 different languages) • 1 Credit of Fine or Practical Art • 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 October, 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.) • Transcript request forms may be found in the Counseling office. After first semester transcripts will be sent electronically through NavianceRequest forms will be used for this method as well and will be found in Counseling. • Print all information and give necessary forms to your counselor. For example, include the Secondary School Report with your transcript request form, envelope, and two stamps. • 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 Stonewall Jackson High School on September 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and Forest Park High School on October 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. • The Financial Aid workshop is December 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium • Awards Program- June 2014 • ASVAB Testing- November 8th and March • Deadline for Transcript Requests- DECEMBER 6, 2013 if application is due on January 1, 2014. • NCAA Clearinghouse- Must register with the NCAA in order to be eligible to play collegiate sports.
Preliminary Topics for Parent Coffee • October Adjusting to High School • November Thinking ahead to the Final Year • December How to Navigate Naviance • January Holding One’s Own • February Ready to Move Ahead • March Ready to Become an Upperclassmen • April Planning for Last Year • May Seniors, A Final Goodbye
College & Career Resources • SAT Testing Calendar and Registration visit www.collegeboard.com • ACT Testing Calendar and Registration visit www.act.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
College & Career Resources • Virginia Wizard: research careers, assessment tools, college majors and school exploration. www.vawizard.org • The Common Application is a way to simplify the application process for students applying to more than one college. www.commonapp.org . • Military Recruiters will be available to meet with interested students during lunch in the cafeteria. www.march2succcess.com
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 (2012) so that you are ready to file in January 2013. • 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 6, 2012 7 pm, Osbourn Park HS Auditorium • Juniors/Parents- Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7 pm, Osbourn HS Auditorium • Seniors/Parents- “Super Saturday”, Tentative Date: January 26, 2013, 8am-Noon- Stonewall Jackson High School
Career Center Resources Employment Information • The Job Hut located in Manassas Mall. Offers employment and career services to youth 14-21 years of age. Call (703) 368-0775 for hours and 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.
