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1. Junior Night
Class of 2018
West Potomac High School
Student Services
December 14, 2016
2. Tonight’s Agenda
• Graduation Requirements
• College Admissions Process
• SAT and ACT
• Career Information
• 20 minute Break-out Sessions: Choose to attend 4 out of 6
– Understanding Family Connection as a resource Room 317
– Applerouth Tutoring SAT/ACT Preparation Room 318
– Community College Options and the NOVA Pathways Program Room 319
– Tips in starting your search for Financial Aid Room 320
– College Planning Process Spanish Presentation Room 322
– Utilizing WPHS College and Career Center Room 332
3. School Counseling Team
Ms. Serena Giron A-Bd
Mr. Anthony Moore Be-Cl
Ms. Jess Terry Cm-Fle
Ms. Lacey Klingler Flf-Hil
Mr. Sam Brody Him-Lom
Ms. Shirnesha Simpkins-Church Lon-Mou
Ms. Kazue Watlington Mup-Ric
Ms. Jennifer Peichoski Rid-Sul
Ms. Charlette Jefferson-Dixon Sum-Z
Mr. Miguel Arroyo ESOL Levels 1-3
Ms. Carter – College/Career Center
Ms. Hofmann – Transcript Specialist
Mr. McMahon
Director of Student Services
7. June 2018 - Graduation
• Before we plan for after…
• Review graduation requirements
8. Standard Diploma
Credit & SOL Requirements
• 4 English
• 3 Math
• 3 Science
• 4 Social Studies
• 2 Health/PE
• 2 Fine Arts/World Language or
CTE
• 1 Econ & Personal Finance
• 3 Electives
– 2 sequential electives
• Career and Technical Ed
Credential
6 SOL Tests:
• 2 English
• 1 Math
• 1 Science
• 1 Social Studies
• 1 Other
9. Advanced Studies Diploma
Credit & SOL Requirements
• 4 English
• 4 Math
• 4 Science
• 4 Social Studies
• 3 World Language (or 2/2)
• 2 Health/PE
• 1 Fine Art/CTE
• 1 Econ & Personal Finance
• 3 Electives
9 SOL Tests:
• 2 English
• 2 Math
• 2 Science
• 2 Social Studies
• 1 Other
10. Tonight’s Conversation
• Attending four-year colleges/universities 54%
• Attending two-year colleges 33%
• Military 7%
• Employment 4%
• Other 2%
West Potomac Class of 2016
11. What are some characteristics
to consider in 2yr/4yr schools?
• Academic Programs /
Majors
• Size
• Location
• Setting
• Type of School
• Student Life
• Special Programs
• Cost
• Financial Aid
12. What do colleges look for?
1. Grades in College Prep/Core Courses
2. Strength of Curriculum
3. Admissions Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
4. Grades in All Courses
5. Essay
6. Class Rank (n/a for FCPS applicants)
7. Counselor Recommendation
8. Demonstrated Interest
9. Teacher Recommendation
10. Interview
14. What is the best option for you?
• Apprenticeship
• Career and Technical Education
• Full–Time Employment
• Military
• Gap Year
• Visit the College and Career Center to learn more about
these options!
15. Resources
• Do the “Career Interest Profiler” survey in Family
Connection
• Build a resume
• Research occupations
• Practice interviewing
• Job Shadowing
• Attend job fairs
16. Military Academies or ROTC Path
• Request pre-candidate application for each service
academy or ROTC this spring
• Talk to a recruiter! We have visits each month.
• Visit the service academy in the summer (some
have great summer programs)
• Prepare for physical exam
Military Service Academy and ROTC Night is March 16,
2017 at Edison High School
17. Military Service
• Take the ASVAB- March 29, 2017
– Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
– Administered at WPHS
– Register in Career Center
• Talk to a recruiter
• Earn money for college
• Provides classroom and on-the-job training
18. What’s Next…
How to get started with post-secondary plans….
• Conversations at home
• Develop and research a list of colleges that might be
good matches
• Utilize Spring/Summer break to visit colleges and job
shadow
• Start applications early – Many available in August
• Make a plan for your testing
19. SAVE THE DATES…
• January 09 – 6pm - Academic Advising Presentation/Curriculum and
Advanced Academics Overview/Electives Open House
• January 11 – Student Electives Fair - During school day
• January 17 – Academic Advising Meetings with School Counselors
begins
• February 03 – Last day of 2nd quarter – Early Release
• March 14 – College Admission Panel – Follow up Junior Night
• Week of March 27 – School Counselor Presentations with Juniors
• March 29 – 6:30 pm Regional College Fair at George Mason
20. Let’s Go to…
Breakout Sessions
• 6:50- 7:10pm – Session 1 _________________________
• 7:15- 7:35pm – Session 2 _________________________
• 7:40- 8:00pm – Session 3 _________________________
• 8:05- 8:25pm - Session 4 _________________________
• Breakout Session Options
– Understanding Family Connection as a resource Room 317
– Applerouth Tutoring SAT/ACT Preparation Room 318
– Community College Options and the NOVA Pathways Program Room 319
– Tips in starting your search for Financial Aid Room 320
– College Planning Process Spanish Presentation Room 322
– Utilizing WPHS College and Career Center Room 332
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