WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOLFALL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

Welcome Class of 2019!!Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Principal: William FloydAssistant Principal: Wessal Kenaio

Assistant Principal: Kimberly SantanaAssistant Principal: Timothy Shuler

Assistant Principal: M. Soraya Smith

Senior Parent Night Agenda

● Introductions- Ms. Kenaio● A word from SAC/PTSO- Mrs. Snyder● Reading your transcripts and graduation checklist- Ms. Kenaio

○ Scholar, Merit, and Biliteracy Seals● College Career Center, Career Planning, Naviance- Ms. Bateman● Financial Aid, Scholarship, Bright Futures Information- Ms. Rabieh

and Ms. Morel● Tutoring and Academic Support at WOHS- Ms. Rivera, Ms. Rabieh,

and Ms. Morel● Announcements, Senior Year Purchases, Important Senior Dates-

Ms. Rabieh and Ms. Morel

Our purpose...

We are a team of Professional School Counselors that help students reach their highest level of academic achievement, grow their personal and social development, and to assist in career planning.

Professional School Counselors are certified counselors trained in school counseling, possessing the unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ needs. All of our Professional School Counselors hold a master’s degree or higher in school counseling or a related field. They are required to uphold ethical and professional standards of the professional counseling associations, and play a vital role in maximizing student achievements.

Student Services www.westorangehs.ocps.net ● Academic Counseling/Responsive Services & School Support (Students

are welcomed to come during their lunch everyday of the week or to make an appointment)

● Parent Walk-in Thursdays 8-11● Resources for Tutoring Opportunities● Scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences (Mrs. Jadonath: 407-905-2400 ext. 6162403)

● Turn in your Volunteer Hours (NHS/SGA/Club Hours need to be submitted to organization and Student Services)

● Order Transcripts ($2.00 for a hard copy)

School Counselors and DeansSchool Counselors Alpha Deans Alpha

Mr. Orras A-Car Mrs. Rivera A-Ga

Mrs. Morel Cas-Fi Mrs. Randolph Ge-O

Mrs. Mazur Fl-Joj Mr. Ball P-Z

Ms. Rabieh Jok-Me

Mrs. Sumpter Mi-Q

Mrs. Rountree Ra-Sr

Ms. Aristor St-Z

Ms. Burke Graduate School Counselor InternDr. Edwards College and Career Transition CounselorMrs. Bateman College and Career SpecialistMrs. Armbruster Orange Technical Center, Career SpecialistMrs. Minguez ESOL ComplianceMrs. Householder ESE Staffing Specialist

Counselors are available: • by appointment (links for each

counselor on WOHS Website under Guidance tab)

• for all students during their lunch every day

• for parents as walk-ins on Thursdays from 8-11 am (15 minute increments)

PTSO and SAC▶ SAC President- Lisa McCarthy▶ SAC meets every second Tuesday of the

month at 5:30 pm in the media center.▶ PTSO President- Katheryn Snyder▶ PTSO meets immediately after SAC.▶ http://www.wohsptso.org/

Handouts1. Important Dates in the school year2. Graduation Requirements Description/List3. Graduation Checklist4. SAT and ACT Test Dates and Registration

Deadlines5. Your Transcript

Reading your transcript!

Pull out your Senior Checklist

Senior Graduation Checklist▶ Fill in as we review transcripts▶ Classes required for graduation▶ GPA▶ Required Subject Areas▶ HS Online Course▶ BF’s ▶ FAFSA Application

This Checklist is being reviewed with each senior at their one-on-one senior meeting next week. A copy will be mailed home to you.

Demographic Information- Name, Social Security, Address, Parent/Guardian

Immunization Record

Course Information, Grades, GPA

▶ Prepared Date▶ FL Student ID▶ SSN▶ District Student ID▶ Address▶ Parent Name▶ Racial/Ethnic▶ Birth Date/Place▶ Immunization

Record

▶ Institution▶ Grade Level▶ Course#▶ Course Title▶ Grade▶ Attempted/Earn

ed Credit▶ GPA-

District/State▶ Attendance

1. Cumulative Summary

2. Check Credits3. Check District and

State GPA4. Ranking5. ELA Testing

Requirement6. Alg 1 Testing

Requirement7. Online Course

Requirement8. Industry

Certification

Senior Meetings with School CounselorReview Transcripts/Future Planning

All seniors will meet with their counselors, review transcripts, and discuss future plans starting next week, September 24th.

School Counselors are meeting students through English classes and will contact students individually who do not have a class on campus.

SAT/ACT

SAT (www.collegeboard.com) ACT (www.actstudent.org)October 6, 2018 October 27, 2018November 3, 2018 December 8, 2018December 1, 2018 February 9, 2019March 9, 2019 April 13, 2019May 4, 2019 June 8, 2019June 1, 2019 July 13, 2019

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 26th ($29 fee)

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 28th ($27.50 fee)

**ALL Seniors will take the SAT Wednesday, October 10th.

**If your student receives Free or Reduced Lunch, please have them see their counselor for an SAT/ACT fee waiver.

Diploma DesignationsScholar:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements, a student must

● Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2;● Pass the Geometry EOC;● Earn 1 credit in statistics or equally rigorous math course;● Pass Biology 1 EOC;● Earn 1 credit in chemistry or physics;● Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics;● Pass the US History EOC;● Earn 2 credits in the same world language;● Earn at least 1 credit in Advanced Placement (AP), IB, AICE, or Dual

Enrollment;● Takes the respective AP assessment; and● Earns a minimum score to earn college credit

Merit:*In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements…

● Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S.)

Biliteracy:SILVER-● Earn 4 world language courses in the same language with a cumulative

grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

GOLD-● Earn 4 world language courses in the same language with a cumulative

grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a Level 4 or higher on the Grade 10 English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment

● Or earn a score or performance level on any of the examination that the district offers (AP Exam, SAT Subject test)

College and Career Center- Mrs. BatemanRoom #839 near Auditorium/Cafe Sarah.Bateman@ocps.net▶ Open everyday during lunch▶ By appointment with Mrs. Bateman

▶ youcanbook.me (direct link on school website - CCC page)

▶ Sign up for College Visits▶ on Naviance (within students’ launchpad account)

▶ Instructions on school website - CCC page

District Transition Counselor: Dr. Latashia Edwards▶ On campus monthly - email for an appointment latashia.edwards@ocps.net

Johns Hopkins College Visit

College Essay Workshop

Launchpad (student laptop)Naviance is a College & Career Platform that allows an OCPS student to explore a wide variety of colleges and career paths which will help lead them to graduate with a post-secondary plan for their future.

Seniors: What to expect in October…..▶ FAFSA and Bright Futures Application

▶ OPEN Oct. 1st

▶ Recommendation Letters▶ Counselor & Teacher profiles are available on the CCC page

▶ Majority of College/University applications are due Nov. 1st

▶ Scholarships

▶ SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study aids can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart

▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’ –William Floyd

** The full matrix (with 51 other elements identified) is available on our school website - CCC page

★ FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov

○ Application available October 1st, 2018

○ Early applications submitted receive priority in funding, so apply early!

○ Workshops will be provided for those who need assistance○ State Financial Aid representative will be here at WOHS

Wednesday, October 17th at 6:00 pm to review financial aid procedures and resources

★ BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP★ INSTITUTIONAL AID★ OTHER SOURCES

Scholarships▶ Raise.me app▶ Scholly app ▶ www.fastweb.com ▶ www.scholarships.com ▶ www.westorangehs.ocps.net ▶ Naviance Scholarship Access▶ WOHS Student Services Scholarship Website▶ WOHS CCC Scholarship Board

Bright Futures Scholarship Application**Students must apply- you are not automatically awarded the BF’s scholarship.

Community Service Plans

▶ Community Service Plan can be found on guidance web page.▶ Includes examples of plans▶ Must be approved by counselor prior to implementation. ▶ All hours MUST be turned in by Graduation.

**Documenting hours for NHS/SGA/Other Clubs and for Guidance are different.

**You must submit your hours to both Guidance and NHS/SGPA/Other Clubs separately.**

Academic Supports for students at WOHS*Student tutoring is offered for all students Tuesday & Thursday in the Cafeteria.*Saturday School/Tutoring for the following subjects:

AnnouncementsSenior Shirt Pick-Up (must have 16 of req 24 credits and 1.9 unweighted GPA)

September 20 & 21 (Lunches)BF and FAFSA Applications Open

October 1Senior Breakfast & Panoramic

October 4 (2nd & 3rd period)Financial Aid Night

October 17 @ 6pm in the CafeteriaCap and Gown Senior Assembly

October 31 (3rd and 4th periods, seniors will be called out of class)Cap and Gown Ordering

November 3 (Saturday- 9am-1pm in Student Services)November 6-8 (Lunches)

$$ Typical Senior Year Purchases $$▶ Parking Spot: ≈$75▶ Senior Parking Painting- paint and materials: ≈$100 (optional)▶ SAT: ≈$47.50/examination▶ ACT: ≈$46/examination▶ College Application Fees: ≈Varies from $25.00 to $75.00 each▶ Yearbook: $75 pre-order, $90 when they come in▶ Senior Salutations for Yearbook: $100-$400 (optional)▶ Homecoming Dance: ≈$50 (Dinner and Clothes not included $$$)▶ Cap & Gown: Minimum $55 (Varies on order placed)▶ Grad Bash: ≈$75▶ Prom: ≈$70 (Dinner/Clothing/Limo not included $$$) ≈ Average cost for Senior year is about $700.00 (cost will vary) Senior Year Experience = Priceless!

Unpaid Obligations

• Students will miss out on:▶ Homecoming

▶ Prom

▶ Grad Bash

▶ Picking up Cap & Gown

• Typical unmet obligations:▶ Various fees including textbook or library fees, digital device fees

including unreturned laptop chargers, class fees.

Do you want to stay informed of ALL

Activities and Updates?

Helpful WebsitesWOHS: www.westorangehs.ocps.net

-Be sure to visit the Student Services Tab- this presentation will be posted there.

Coalition Application: http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/

Common Application: http://www.commonapp.org/

SAT: www.collegeboard.com

ACT: www.act.org

Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Bright Futures: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org

Thank You for Coming!

If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.