OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOLGUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Counselors:Katelyn Treadwell A – GLindsey Chunn H – OAngelia House P – Z

Registrar: Sharon McGaughyCohort Clerk: Sheila LongCareer Center Director: Lynn Overbagh

Welcome to OBHS

Senior Powerpoint!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CURRICULUM

CREDITS = 26 Required Courses

English 4 English I English II English III English iV

Math 4 Algebra 1 *, Geometry, Algebra 2 

Science 4 Biology *

History 4 World History, US History, US Government, MS Studies, Intro to World Geog., Economics

Computer 1 Computer Discovery OR Keyboard/Comp. Applications

Health .5  

The Arts 1  

P.E. .5  

Electives 7  

SENIOR YEAR EXPENSES

Senior PicturesCap & Gown/InvitationsYearbookYearbook personal adsCollege application feesPromACT/SAT FeesSenior t-ShirtsSenior May Day*This list may change without notice. This list is to help in financial planning, and is not all inclusive.

MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARS

Requirements to be a Mississippi Scholar40 hours of community service18 ACT composite score2.5 cumulative high school gpa95% school attendance during 4 years of high

schoolNo out-of-school suspensionsApplication must be filled out and turned in

by the deadline

DUAL ENROLLMENT

OBHS is very excited to be a partner with Northwest Mississippi Community College, and to offer our students the opportunity to earn college credit in high school! And the courses are discounted from the regular college costs too!

English Comp IEnglish Comp IICollege Algebra

Dual Enrollment Requirements

English Comp I 17 or higher on the English portion of the ACT Cost is $220 Meets after school 1 day per week Successful completion earns 3 hours of college credit

Successful completion of English Comp I is required to take English Comp II

The cost of English Comp II is also $220, and it meets at the same time as Comp I.

Dual Enrollment Requirements

College Algebra

19 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT Cost is $110 (due at the beginning of the semester) Meets during the school day at OBHS Can pair with College Trigonometry for 3 additional hours

of college credit (no high school credit) AND an additional $110, due at the beginning of the semester.

If you don’t pair with College Trig, no high school credit will be awarded.

Successful completion earns 3 hours college credit AND 1 weighted high school credit IF you pair with College Trig

Free Help for Parents!

FAFSA Day TBA (February)

Brought to you by Get2College

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Located in Southaven, MS (near Snowden Grove)

Application HelpFAFSA/Financial Aid HelpInterview HelpACT Prep CoursesFree Workshops

Find them on the web at www.get2college.org

ACT/SAT

If you haven’t already, please register to take the ACT or the SAT. Both tests are accepted by colleges, and they are required to attend.

www.act.orgwww.collegeboard.orgBoth tests are offered here at OBHS.

Register and pay online.

Where Do I Start Planning for College?

Do some research online firstRequest information on all schools your child

is interested in attending. (worksheet available)

Plan a campus visitMeet with the admissions representative who

visits our campusAttend college fairs

College Visits

Who to see?Make appointment with Admissions officeMake appointment with financial aid officeMake appointment with the department of

studyVisit a dormTour the campusExtracurricular activitiesHonors college

College Applications

Keep a copy of applicationsComplete as requested (ink, signed, neat)Submit test scores from testing agencyWrite thank you notes to staff who helped youSend transcripts: Before graduation: get

form from the guidance office. After graduation: order through Parchment on the county office website.

Recommendations

Create a resume and give it to anyone you would need a recommendation from (forms are available in Guidance)

Allow a minimum of 2 weeks notice to counselors and teachers.

Recommendations are very important to the application process!

NCAA

Apply online and pay the current fee – www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Request transcript to be sent to NCAARequest test scores to be sent to NCAA – code

9999 when registering for the ACT and SATCreate an account ASAP if you haven’t already

(remember your username and password)Make sure you are cleared before campus visitsSee your coach or Mr. Jones if you have any

questions

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSAMTAGHELPMESGSchool websitesParent’s companyCommunity organizationsScholarship board in guidanceList on the OBHS website

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please turn in ALL scholarship offers to Mrs. Chunn in the guidance office.

Thank you for coming tonight!

Thank you for coming tonight!

Please let us know if you have any questions.