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April 2022
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College/Post Secondary
AP Exam Schedule
AP US Government and Politics: 5/2/2022 at 8am
AP Chemistry: 5/2/2022 at 12pm
AP Environmental Science: 5/3/2022 at 8am
AP Psychology: 5/3/2022 at 12pm
AP English Literature: 5/4/2022 at 8am
AP Macroeconomics: 5/5/2022 at 8am
AP Statistics: 5/5/2022 at 12pm
AP European History: 5/6/2022 at 8am
AP United States History: 5/6/2022 at 8am
AP Microeconomics: 5/6/2022 at 12pm
AP Calc AB and BC: 5/9/2022 at 8am
AP Computer Science Principles: 5/9/2022 at 12pm
AP English Language: 5/10/2022 at 8am
AP Physics C: 5/10/2022 at 12pm
AP Spanish Language: 5/11/2022 at 8am
AP Biology: 5/11/2022 at 12pm
AP Music Theory: 5/13/2022 at 8am
DETAILS: Please review the Exam Terms and Conditions prior to your testing date at cb.org/apexamterms.
AP Exam Day Information
For your scheduled exam day, please report directly to the AUX gym (unless told otherwise) at 7:35 for an 8:00 AM exam or 11:45 for a 12:00 PM exam.
AP Exams: what to bring and what not to bring:
Be sure to bring these:
- No. 2 pencils for your multiple-choice answer sheet.
- Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
- An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
- Your College Board SSD Accommodations Letter if you are taking an exam with approved testing accommodations.
- A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep or make noise, and does not have an alarm.
- A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.
Don't bring these:
- Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device. (except AP English Literature)
- Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
- Scratch paper: Students are prohibited from bringing scratch paper to the AP Exam.
- Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
- Computers or calculators that are not approved.
- Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
- Ear plugs.
- Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
- Food or drink.
- Clipboards.
Students will be permitted to have drinks and snacks in the break area outside of the Aux Gym but will not be allowed to have cell phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices in that area. Students that violate these rules are subject to having their score cancelled and/or being banned from all related college board testing.
AP Score Reports
We want to let you know about an upcoming change that will affect how your students access My AP® and AP Classroom. Starting on April 11, when students sign in to My AP, they'll see a pop-up window prompting them to choose a college, university, or scholarship organization to receive their AP scores for free. Seniors will need to make a selection in order to access AP Classroom and their course resources and assignments.
As a reminder, students get one free score sent each year they take an AP Exam, and their score report will include their AP scores from this year and any previous years. Colleges and universities use official score reports to determine credit or placement, if applicable. Students have until June 20, 2022, to change their free score send selection.
Their official score report will be sent in July, and it will include scores for the AP Exams that they take this year as well as any past AP Exam scores.
SAT
Registration deadline is May 5th; late registration by May 25th
The next time the SAT will be offered is August 27th, 2022
JUNIORS
During junior meetings, students are encouraged to secure references for jobs or request letters of recommendation if they are applying to college.
For letters of recommendations, students should:
1. Ask teachers in person if they agree to write a letter of recommendation.
2. Complete a Brag Sheet (see below) - Due May 1st!
3. Bring the brag sheet to Guidance, leave the original and take copies to teachers that have agreed to write letters.
4. Officially request the letter in Naviance (see video below- General Requests).
Students should not request the letters in Naviance until they have talked to teachers in person. Please note that teachers will upload the letters of recommendation into Naviance. Colleges/Universities want these letters to come directly from school officials and not directly from the student. We will send these letters (officially) with their transcripts after students have submitted their application and a transcript request form.
Also, now is a great time to start scheduling those college visits. Helpful tips for planning your visits can also be found below.
Careers
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Ashley Furniture
Alcon Brilliant
Community
May is National Mental Health Month
National Contest Encourages High School Students to Write Short Essays Exploring Mental Health
The deadline for entries is April 30, 2022.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are co sponsoring the “Speaking Up About Mental Health! This Is My Story” national essay challenge.
The contest aims to start conversations about mental health and encourage young people to seek help for mental health issues. U.S. high school students ages 16-18 are invited to submit a short essay. Topics may include resilience, ending stigma, improving communication among peers and adults, and more. Multiple winners will be chosen to receive cash prizes! For more contest details click the link here
Community Volunteers Needed
OVCEF Student Representatives - Classes of 2023 and 2024
WANTED - OVCEF Student Representatives
The Oley Valley Community Education Foundation is seeking applicants from the classes of 2023 and 2024 to serve as non-voting student representatives to the Foundation Board of Trustees. With students being the main beneficiary of the Foundation’s programs and initiatives, having student input will provide OVCEF with a different and important perspective into our decision-making process.
OVCEF student representatives will be expected to do the following:
1. Attend OVCEF meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00am.
2. Be willing to offer input at the OVCEF meetings.
3. Serve as a connection between OVCEF and the Oley Valley student body.
Foundation student representatives will be eligible to earn community service hours for their attendance at Board of Trustees meetings and their participation in Foundation activities.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 15
Guidance
Summer Academy Information
As in past years, OVHS will utilize the BOL platform for Summer Course offerings. There are three types of summer courses being offered this year:
Accelerated - intended for students who want to advance to the next level course, do not have room in their class schedules or need to take a prerequisite before Fall 2022. These courses are funded by the district, must result in earned credit (a failed class or incomplete will result in the parent cost) and approved by administration. *Please note that all summer courses do NOT qualify for NCAA eligibility and final grades are calculated at CP-level weight.
Booster - the purpose of these courses is to help students who did not fail but are weak in a specific subject, such as Math. Each course will review the main concepts of the past school year and preview the next school year. These courses are parent-funded with a cost of $270.00 and may not be used for credit.
More information, including the BOL summer registration packet, will be available in the May newsletter.
PAW Squad
Addy, EliAnna, Dante, Rian, Kristina, Gretchen, Dalaney, Ava, Andrew, Luke, Natalie, Nathan, Madison, Corbin, Julie, Josey, and Anthony.
You will all be missed!
In the coming weeks, the counselors will begin the process of filling the spots left behind by these outstanding students for our 22-23 PAW Squad Team.
From The Bulletin Board
After School Tutoring
Reminders
NOCTI Testing: April 27
Prom: April 30
AP Testing: May 2-13Keystone Testing: May 17, 18, 19
Keystone Makeups: May 23, 24 25
Awards Night: Seniors - June 1 / Underclassmen - May 25
Graduation: June 8
Last Day of School: June 8
Summer Courses Begin: June 13
Summer Courses End: August 1
OVHS Counseling Department
Mrs. AnnMarie Borovik - Students Last Names H-O - aborovik@ovsdpa.org
Ms. Kristina Angstadt - Students Last Names P-Z - kangstadt@ovsdpa.org
Mrs. Karen Shearer - Guidance Secretary - kshearer@ovsdpa.org
Email: kshearer@ovsdpa.org
Website: https://ovhs.oleyvalleysd.org/en-US/counseling-d5c0ce06
Location: 17 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA, USA
Phone: (610)987-4100
Twitter: @OVHSCounseling
Resources
PACAC Camp College 2022
Camp College has two locations to serve students from across Pennsylvania. Both sites will host Camp College on Tuesday, June 28 from 9am-4pm. Each site is limited to 60 eligible students.
There are two locations to choose from:
- Camp College East: Cabrini University
- Camp College West: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session Topics
15 to 20 different session topics for students and families to select from. Some example sessions include:
- College Admissions Fundamentals
- Paying for College
- Doing Virtual College Research
- Writing A Great College Essay
- Finding Success In College
If the in-person session does not work with your schedule, there will be an online experience later in the summer. More information will be released at a later date.
The application is linked below:
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PWH
Prom is right around the corner...Please take a moment to review the following blog.
The blog was written by Jaclyn Steed, Prevention Program Manager from Council on Chemical Abuse, on Parents Who Host Lose the Most!