Pickerington VLA
February 3, 2023
About Us
- Dr. Kara Jackson
Counselor
- Michelle Hurd
Secretary
- April Anda
Email: kara_jackson@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/virtual-learning-academyLocation: 90 North East Street, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-920-6140
Principal's Message
Hello! Happy Friday!
I hope your second semester is off to a great start! Deadlines for graduation and upcoming events are vastly approaching. The College Credit Plus Information Night at North is this Wednesday, February 8th, at 6:30pm. If you plan to attend college this free event can save you thousands in expenses. Juniors, please review the ACT information section below - ALL Juniors will take the ACT on March 8th.
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Kara Jackson, Ed.D.
Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local School District
614-833-2110
College Transcript Request
Many colleges will require that you have your mid-year transcript sent. Please make sure to check the application requirements and make the request for your mid-year transcript in Naviance.
Transcript Request Process
Below are the new transcript request procedures so you can have your high school transcript submitted to a college.
To request a transcript, you must first add your college application and then request a transcript be sent, please complete the following steps:
Use the below process if this is your first time adding an Transcript Request:
1. From Naviance Student, navigate to Colleges > Apply to College > Request Transcripts.
2. Click the Add (Pink Plus).
3. Select either College Application Transcript or Other Transcript.
4. Follow the steps depending on the transcript selection.
5. Once requested, transcript requests can be managed by counselors from Transcript Request Manager.
*Transcripts requests can also be requested when you perform the Colleges I’m Applying To process.
Class of 2024 Students will take the ACT March 8
The following is important information for all students and parents of students in the junior class regarding the free ACT exam that will be conducted during school at PHSC on Wednesday, March 8th. PLSD is offering an ACT Review Class-details below in the flyers section.
All Graduating Seniors
Central Students-Senior Diploma Form for Graduating Central Students:
All graduating Central seniors need to complete this form to confirm the proper spelling of their name AND to select the PHSC staff member who will present them their diploma at graduation. You must use your PLSD student account to login to complete the form and each student is limited to ONE submission.
North Students-Senior Diploma and Staff Selection Form for Graduating North Students:
All graduating North seniors need to complete this form to confirm the proper spelling of their name AND to select the PHSC staff member who will present them their diploma at graduation. You must use your PLSD student account to login to complete the form and each student is limited to ONE submission. Please disregard the submission by date. The form can still be filled out.
NACAC College Fairs
This National College Fair is coming to the Convention Center in Columbus on Saturday, February 11. Students, counselors, and parents can connect with hundreds of colleges and universities here!
Interested in going to college but not sure what university best suits you?
College Matching can help! Get matches based off campus size, campus setting, majors, region and more.
College Credit Plus Info Night Is Feb. 8
Pickerington Schools is hosting a College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Night in the PAC at Pickerington High School North on Wednesday, February 8th, at 6:30pm.
The free event will share how participation in the CCP program can save thousands in college expenses. Attendance is not required for participation in the program. No registration is needed...just show up to learn all about CCP. Hope to see you on Feb. 8!
Career Center Applications
Attention Sophomores
Any sophomore who is interested in attending Eastland/Fairfield Career Centers next school year may NOW apply by going to this link. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 10th.
Mental Health America of Ohio
Since 2018, the Fairfield County Client Navigator program has been connecting residents of Fairfield County with the mental health services they need most. And they attribute their success to the strong partnerships and relationships they’ve built with local organizations.
Counselor's Corner
- Seniors - The last day of VLA classes is Friday, May 12. If your student plans to walk for graduation no extensions can be given.
- Click Below if you need an appointment:
Link to request an appointment with me
- Help link for Edmentum/Apex for students to have a live person:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_RkOtk1DkmyzZYCrQxQDFBy6uNmxcakaQ1JzQuCa1I/view