WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Parent NightMonday, September 25th, 2017

PRINCIPAL: WILLIAM FLOYDASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF INSTRUCTION: WESSAL KENAIO

School Counselors and DeansSchool Counselors Alpha Deans Alpha

Mr. Orras A-Bup Ms. Rivera A-Ga

Mrs. Rounds Bur-Do Ms. Randolph Ge-O

Mrs. Morel Dr-Ham Mr. Hurst P-Z

Mrs. Mazur Han-La

Ms. Rabieh Le-Mum

Mrs. Sumpter Mun-Re

Mrs. Rountree Rh-Sta

Mrs. Bateman Ste-Z

Ms. Hudson College and Career Transition CounselorMr. Smith College and Career SpecialistMrs. Armbruster Orange Technical Center, Career 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)

Graduation Requirements (Credits)Standard Diploma:

Subject Area Credits

English 4

Math (Must include Alg 1 and Geo) 4

Science (Must include Bio) 3

World History 1

US History 1

American Gov/Economics 0.5/0.5

Fine Arts 1

HOPE 1

Electives 8

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Total 24

Additional Graduation Requirements▶ 2.0 Unweighted GPA

▶ Pass Reading FSA▶ Concordant ACT Score- 19 (reading alone)

▶ Concordant SAT Score- 24 (reading alone) or 430 EBRW

▶ Pass Algebra 1 EOC▶ Concordant PERT Score- 97

▶ Take Biology, US History, & Geometry EOC- counts as 30% of final grade (If course was completed in State of FL public school)

▶ Complete 1 high school online course (OCVS or Blended US Gov’t)

Scholars Diploma▶ In addition to meeting all Standard Diploma Requirements:

▶ 1 credit in Algebra 2▶ 1 credit in Statistics or equally rigorous math course▶ 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics▶ 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics▶ 2 credits in the same world language▶ 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE, or a dual enrollment course▶ Pass the Biology, US History, Algebra II (juniors only), and Geometry EOCs

▶ **Students in AP level classes do not typically take the EOC, you WILL need to take, and pass, the State EOC in order to qualify for the scholars diploma.

▶ **Contact Ms. Wells if you need to take an EOC assessment in order to qualify for scholars.

Merit Diploma

Industry certification is a credential that documents the level of technical skill mastery an individual has achieved. Each career field has a specific certification that is recognized throughout that industry for technical skills.

▶ In addition to meeting all Standard Diploma Requirements:▶ Attain one or more Industry Certifications

▶ (Adobe, PhotoShop, MOS, and much more!)

Biliteracy SealGold Seal of Biliteracy or Silver Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who have earned a standard high school diploma and who:

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)

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)

*Qualifying exams and scores can be found on the WOHS Guidance Website.

Orange Technical College

▶ What is CTE (Career and Technical Education)?▶ What and where is Orange Technical College?▶ What programs are offered at OTC campuses?▶ What CTE classes does WOHS offer on site?

Open every day

during lunch.

Advanced Placement

▶ “The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.”

-https://www.collegeboard.org/about

▶ WOHS over 28 different AP courses▶ Over 50% of West Orange High School students are enrolled in one or more AP class(es)

throughout their high school career.

Taking AP classes Senior Year…

▶ I don’t think I will pass (or score high enough) on the AP exam, since I have not yet passed one.▶ Yes, many colleges grant credit, or placement, with a score of a 3 but they are

looking to select students who are taking rigorous classes.

▶ I’ve already taken AP classes and I want to have a less demanding schedule.▶ Your decision to take an AP course shows admissions officers that you are willing to

take on the academic challenge of college-level coursework.

▶ Colleges are looking to see if you are continuing to push yourself your senior year.

Academic Supports for students at WOHS

*Student tutoring is offered for all students Tuesday and Thursday in the Cafeteria.

Valencia Spring Dual Enrollment▶ College credit awarded through Valencia for

taking classes on their campus (or online through VC)

▶ A wide variety of course offerings (over 100 options)

▶ Must have a 3.0 weighted GPA and apply the semester prior▶ Must have college-level placement scores (PERT, ACT, SAT)

into VC by November 3, 2017.▶ Deadline for Spring 2018 application is October 20th.

**Transportation not provided

College-level Placement TestPERT Reading- 106 Writing- 103 Math 123

ACT Reading- 20 English- 17 Math- 21

SAT Critical Reading 480 Math- 480

Senior Meetings with School CounselorReview Transcripts/Future Planning

All seniors have had the opportunity to pick up their transcripts and meet with their school counselor one-on-one.

School Counselors are still meeting with seniors who have missed their class appointment time or do not have a class on campus. Please contact your counselor by email to set this appointment up as soon as possible.

-Review Transcript-Future Planning

-College Applications Deadlines/Military/Work Force-Scholarships

College and Career Center- Mr. Smith

Next to the Media Center

▶ Open everyday during lunch▶ By appointment with Mr. Smith meke.smith@ocps.net▶ Sign up for College Visits

▶ http://tinyurl.com/zocozl6 (also available on website)▶ Ms. Tozzi here most days during lunch

District Transition Counselor: Renee Hudson▶ On campus Mondays only email for an appointment renee.hudson@ocps.net

Johns Hopkins College Visit

College Essay Workshop

Seniors: What to expect in October…..▶ FAFSA and Bright Futures Application▶ Florida Shines- www.floridashines.org (career to college

connection website)▶ Valencia College and Career Development Office▶ Job Shadowing▶ Recommendation Letters▶ Scholarships▶ SAT/ACT Prep- Khan Academy (link with CollegeBoard), Study aids

can be purchased, MyCollegeQuickStart▶ Stay in touch with updates through Remind▶ Keep up with coursework and grades- ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’

–William Floyd

Community Service Update

▶ 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 May 31st.

**Documenting hours for NHS and for Guidance are different. You must submit to both.**

Community Service Plan

**Full matrix with 51 other elements identified- available on our website.

Financial Aid

$ FAFSA

↖ Application available October 1st, 2017

↖ Workshops will be provided for those who need assistance

↖ www.fafsa.ed.gov↖ State Financial Aid representative will be here Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00 pm in auditorium to

review financial aid procedures.

$ BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP$ INSTITUTIONAL AID

$ OTHER SOURCES

Scholarships▶ Raise.me app▶ Scholly app ▶ www.fastweb.com

▶ www.scholarships.com

▶ www.westorangehigh.ocps.net

▶ Naviance Scholarship Access

▶ WOHS Student Services Scholarship Website

▶ WOHS CCC Scholarship Binder

Bright Futures Scholarship ApplicationStudents will be registering with School Counselors on October 18th

SAT/ACT

SAT (www.collegeboard.com) ACT (www.actstudent.org)October 7, 2017 October 28, 2017November 4, 2017 December 9, 2017December 2, 2017 February 10, 2018March 10, 2018 April 14, 2018May 5, 2018 June 9, 2018June 2, 2018 July 14, 2018

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Sept 27th ($29 fee)

Approaching Late Registration Deadline: Oct 6th ($27.50 fee)

**ALL Seniors will take the SAT Wednesday, October 11th.

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

AnnouncementsSenior Breakfast & Panoramic

September 27th 2nd & 3rdBF and FAFSA Applications Open

October 1st

Financial Aid NightOctober 17th at 6pm in the Auditorium

Cap and Gown Senior AssemblyOctober 18th (3rd and 4th periods, seniors will be called out of class)

Cap and Gown OrderingOctober 21st (Saturday- 9 am-1pm)October 24-26 (Lunches)

$$ Typical Senior Year Purchases $$▶ Parking Spot: ≈$75▶ Senior Parking Painting- paint and materials: ≈$100 (optional)▶ SAT: ≈$46/examination▶ ACT: ≈$42.50/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:▶ Prom

▶ Grad Bash

▶ Picking up Cap & Gown

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

including unreturned laptop chargers.

Do you want to stay informed of ALL

Activities and Updates?

Helpful WebsitesWOHS: www.westorangehs.ocps.net

-Be sure to visit the Guidance 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

PTSO and SAC▶ SAC President- Julie Sadlier

▶ SAC meets every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the media center.

▶ PTSO President- Katheryn Snyder▶ PTSO meets immediately after SAC.▶ http://www.wohsptso.org/

Thank You for coming tonight!

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