To Graduation and Beyond

Wednesday Oct. 15 th National Museum of the Marine Corps (through government classes) Monday Oct. 27 th Graduation Fair Last Name A-L Wednesday Oct. 29 th Graduation Fair Last Name M-Z – Fair to include Herff Jones: Vendor for cap and gown, graduation announcements and other memorabilia orders Oct. 27 th – 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. 31 st, free senior t-shirt! *Dues can be collected at the Graduation Fair (Oct. 27 th and 29 th ) or submitted to Ms. Gellios (math department or Ms. Wisniewski (world languages department) Senior Dues

 Graduation Requirements  Career Options  College Admissions  College Application Process  NCAA  Financial Aid  Working with your Counselor

Standard Diploma (22)  English4  Math3  Science3  Social Studies3  PE2  Seq. Electives2  Fine/Prac Art1  Econ/Finance1  Other Electives3 Advanced Diploma (26)  English4  Math4  Science4  Social Studies4  PE2  Foreign Lang 3 or 2/2  Fine/Prac Art1  Econ/Finance1  Other Electives3

Standard Diploma  English2  Math1  Science1  Social Studies1  Student Choice1  Total6 Advanced Diploma  English 2  Math2  Science2  Social Studies2  Student Choice1  Total9

Having a plan What How Where It’s not just college vs. not college. You have lots of options!

Family Connection Virginia Wizard Virginia View ASVAB: December PHS

 On-the-job training  Certificate through an apprenticeship program  Military Enlistment  Certificate from a technical school or community college  AA degree from a community college  Any combination of the above programs

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Service academies, ROTC  Combines 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.

 AA degree from a community college, Transfer to four year degree program. Articulation agreements between NVCC and VA schools.  Community colleges have open enrollment but incoming students must pass placement tests to enroll in college-level courses.

 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.

 Majors/Programs Offered  Size  Setting  Distance from home  Activities/Athletics  Cost  VISIT THE CAMPUS!

 Rigor of the classes  Grades  ACT/SAT scores  Essays  School/Community activities  Letters of recommendation

 ACT: English, Reading, Math, Science, Writing optional  SAT: Critical Reading, Math, Writing  SAT II: Subject areas Not required by all colleges

 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.

 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 is our primary source for college/scholarship information and for tracking college applications.  Students must log on to the website: connection  Transcripts must be requested on the Family Connection website.

 Ask 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.

 The process for every student begins by completing the FAFSA through the federal government:  FAFSA may not be completed until after January 1.  Beware of companies that ask for fees to search for financial aid.  is a commercial website; DO NOT use this site to apply for aid.  Financial Aid Night: December at PHS, Date TBD

Sources of scholarship money:  Colleges and Universities  National Corporations  Nonprofit Organizations  Local Organizations Need-based and merit based *Check Family Connection for updates*

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

 Eastern PWC College Fair Wed., October 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Woodbridge High School  Fairfax County College Fair Sunday, 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 ($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

 A-CaMs. Smith  Ce-FoMs. Morris  Fr-JaMs. Campbell  Je-MarMs. Correll  Mas-PhMs. Valentino  Pi-SoMr. Banks  Sp-ZMs. Sigmon  Career/CollegeMr. Weaver **Join our School Fusion page for updates.**

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