Class of 2015

To Graduation and Beyond

Senior Activities

• Wednesday Oct. 15th National Museum of the Marine Corps (through government classes)

• Monday Oct. 27th Graduation Fair Last Name A-L• Wednesday Oct. 29th Graduation Fair Last Name M-Z

– Fair to include Herff Jones: Vendor for cap and gown, graduation announcements and other memorabilia orders

• Oct. 27th – Senior picture during flex period (wear senior t-shirts or wear red)

• Spring senior trip is in the planning (Amusement Park options – Hershey Park, etc.)

• Updated calendar and information on Class of 2015 school fusion webpage

• Graduation Date, TBD, will be held at Jiffy Lube Live

Upcoming Events

• $25– To cover senior activities for the year: ice

cream/popcorn socials, end-of-year senior picnic, graduation items (programs, senior gift for graduates, etc.)

– Submit by Oct. 31st, free senior t-shirt!*Dues can be collected at the Graduation Fair (Oct.

27th and 29th) or submitted to Ms. Gellios (math department or Ms. Wisniewski (world languages department)

Senior Dues

Presentation Agenda

Graduation Requirements

Career Options

College Admissions

College Application Process

NCAA

Financial Aid

Working with your Counselor

Graduation Requirements

Standard Diploma (22) English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3 PE 2 Seq. Electives 2 Fine/Prac Art 1 Econ/Finance 1 Other Electives 3

Advanced Diploma (26) English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 4 PE 2 Foreign Lang 3 or 2/2 Fine/Prac Art 1 Econ/Finance 1 Other Electives 3

SOL Requirements

Standard Diploma

English 2Math 1Science 1Social Studies 1Student Choice 1Total 6

Advanced Diploma

English 2Math 2Science 2Social Studies 2Student Choice 1Total 9

Beyond High SchoolHaving a plan

WhatHowWhere

It’s not just college vs. not college.You have lots of options!

Career ExplorationFamily Connection

Virginia Wizardwww.vawizard.org

Virginia Viewwww.virginiaview.org

ASVAB: December 10th @ PHS

Education outside 4-yr Schools

On-the-job trainingCertificate through an apprenticeship

programMilitary EnlistmentCertificate from a technical school or

community collegeAA degree from a community collegeAny combination of the above programs

Joining the MilitaryArmy, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Service academies, ROTCCombines training, employment and service

to the country. Earning a college degree and enlisting in

the military are not mutually exclusive. Enlisting in the military can help pay for

college. Recruiters are available to speak with

students during lunch shifts. Each branch visits about every other week.

Community College Options

AA degree from a community college, Transfer to four year degree program.

Articulation agreements between NVCC and VA schools.http://www.myfuture.vccs.edu/Transfer

Community colleges have open enrollment but incoming students must pass placement tests to enroll in college-level courses.

Do I need an Advanced Diploma to get into college?

Colleges primarily consider grades and the rigor of the curriculum.

The Advanced Diploma requires that students take a fourth year of Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as a Foreign Language to match the admissions standards of most colleges.

Students who have not met all of the requirements for the Advanced Diploma but still have strong grades in rigorous classes will be competitive in the college application process.

Choosing the Right School

Majors/Programs Offered

Size Setting Distance from home Activities/Athletics Cost VISIT THE CAMPUS!

What are the colleges looking for?

Rigor of the classes Grades ACT/SAT scores Essays School/Community

activities Letters of

recommendation

College Admissions Tests

ACT: English, Reading, Math, Science, Writing optional

SAT: Critical Reading, Math, Writing

SAT II: Subject areasNot required by all colleges

Admissions Decisions

Regular Decision: Students submit applications by the deadline (usually Jan-Feb) and receive decision in early spring.

Rolling Admission: Colleges decide on applications as they receive them.

Early Action: Non-binding; students submit applications early (usually Nov. 1) and receive the decision early (usually Dec. 15).

Early Decision: Binding agreement; students agree to attend the college if accepted and withdraw all other college applications.

Application Process at Patriot

Complete the student/parent sections of the application on-line.

Request ACT/SAT scores to be sent from the ACT and/or the College Board.

Request the transcript on Family Connection 10 business days before the deadline.

Request teacher/counselor recommendations if needed. Do not submit college forms (secondary school reports) to us.

We use the NACAC or Common App form for all applications. Submit transcript fees to the Counseling Center; first 3

transcripts are free; $5 for each additional request. Check Family Connection to verify that transcripts and

secondary school reports have been sent.

Family Connection/Navianc

eFamily Connection is our primary source for college/scholarship information and for tracking college applications.

Students must log on to the website: https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection

Transcripts must be requested on the Family Connection website.

Letters of RecommendationAsk teachers at least two weeks in advance

in person.

Complete your resume on Family Connection.

Do not submit college forms (secondary school reports or teacher rec forms) to us. We use the NACAC for all college applications.

Financial Aid The process for every student begins by

completing the FAFSA through the federal government: www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA may not be completed until after January 1.

Beware of companies that ask for fees to search for financial aid.

www.fafsa.com is a commercial website; DO NOT use this site to apply for aid.

Financial Aid Night: December at PHS, Date TBD

Scholarships

Sources of scholarship money: Colleges and Universities National Corporations Nonprofit Organizations Local Organizations

Need-based and merit based*Check Family Connection for updates*

How much will it cost?

Every college must have an estimated Cost Calculator on its website.

College Fairs

Eastern PWC College FairWed., October 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Woodbridge High School

Fairfax County College FairSunday, October 19th, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Fair Oaks Mall

NCAA Eligibility Center

Student Athletes should register in their Junior year

On line registration at www.ncaa.org ($65 Registration Fee)

When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999")

Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 (if you plan on attending college in fall ‘15)

Have your high school counseling office send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center.

NCAA Div I & II members can request your eligibility and academic info from Eligibility Center

Counselors

A-Ca Ms. Smith Ce-Fo Ms. Morris Fr-Ja Ms. Campbell Je-Mar Ms. Correll Mas-Ph Ms. Valentino Pi-So Mr. Banks Sp-Z Ms. Sigmon Career/College Mr. Weaver

**Join our School Fusion page for updates.**

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