OHS Class of 2022 News and Updates
Up to Date Information to Help Navigate the Senior Year
Hello Class of 2022!
After a successful first two weeks, it is now time that the fast and furious events of the senior year begin! This is the first of many updates and reminders you will receive during the course of the school year regarding the events of the senior year of high school. As the year progresses, the updates will become more frequent and focused on end of the year events designed to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors.
In this first update you will find information regarding counselor meetings, post-secondary planning, colleges visiting OHS, and yearbook portrait submissions. Below, you will also find a picture and link to a document highlighting currently known important dates of this coming spring that you can use to plug into your calendars. More dates and many more details will be coming as we progress through the fall and move closer to the spring.
Key Dates Quick View - Class of 2022
Senior Meetings with Counselors
In the coming weeks, counselors will be meeting with each and every Senior to review post-secondary planning and discuss any college or career questions students may have.
Please have your student watch their school email for a Calendly link to register for their personal appointment.
Counselor Alpha Breakdown
A-DI - Mr. Hopkins - 248.969.5152 shawn.hopkins@oxfordschools.org
DJ-KL - Ms. Finkley - 248.969.5153 ashley.finkley@oxfordschools.org
KN-Q - Ms. Garon - 248.969.5155 tabitha.garon@oxfordschools.org
R-Z - Ms. Brevik - 248.969.5154 stephanie.brevik@oxfordschools.org
OSEC - Mr. Suckley 248.969.2017 mark.suckley@oxfordschools.org
Educational Development Plans, eDocs, Common App, and Naviance Resource Page on Haiku
OHS Career Navigator, Mrs. Farwell, has made a complete Haiku page for the final stages of Senior Educational Development Plans (EDPs) and it has a section on using eDocs and Naviance for applying to colleges.
Seniors, please make sure you login to Haiku and view this page as it has quick guides and videos that are very helpful.
To Find the EDP Resources on Hiaku:
1. Login to Hiaku and locate the EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN RESOURCES page
2. Look under the tab titled Naviance/eDocs Directions & Resources.
Using Common App with Naviance Info
Oxford High School will be using Naviance Student to request transcripts and letters of recommendation.
- If you plan to use Common App - you must link it to Naviance first.
- If you do not plan to use Common App to apply to colleges, then you do not need to link the two.
- Below are the directions on how to link your Common App account to your Naviance Student account. In order to be able to use the requesting feature, you must first link your accounts using the directions below.
Naviance Student simplifies the process the counseling department and teachers follow to send school reports, midyear reports, and recommendation letters to Common Application colleges.
You can help make sure your forms and recommendations are delivered promptly by entering your Common App username on Naviance Student.
Follow the steps below to match your Common App and Naviance Student accounts:
1. On Common App:
Register for an account (use your oxford email or remember the one you use!)
o Click the Common App tab and enter your high school information in the Education section
o Click the My Colleges tab and add at least one college
o Click Recommenders and FERPA
o Sign the FERPA Release Authorization
2. On Naviance Student: https://student.naviance.com/oxfordhigh
o Click the Colleges tab
o Click Colleges I'm Applying To
o Click Match Accounts in pink banner
o Enter your Common App email address and Date of Birth into the text boxes on the Common App Account Matching screen
o Click Match Accounts
College Visits at OHS
In the coming weeks, OHS will be hosting Colleges, Universities, and Career-focused Educational Institutions for visits with our Juniors and Seniors. These visits allow our students to meet with admissions staff, hear about the programs the institution offers and ask questions. We plan to offer them in-person at our school. If plans change due to COVID, we will still offer these visits in a virtual format.
Seniors will register and can come to the Career Center or North Lobby of the PAC and meet the college representative in person at the noted date and time.
(All COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed.)
If a Senior is interested in attending any of the visits, they will simply log in to their Naviance account and register to attend the visit. Seniors can quickly see a list of scheduled visits on their Naviance Student homepage by clicking the button on the bottom right-hand side. The list of schools providing opportunities for OHS students grows daily. Students are encouraged to check this page frequently for the most up-to-date list.
Please note: Seated students get three excused absences when the visits fall within class time. Please choose wisely.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Farwell in the Career Center.
ASVAB Test on November 3rd* at 7am
ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Oxford High School will be hosting the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (exam) on Wednesday, November 3rd* from 7:15 am to 10:15 am (arrival at 7am). The EXAM is FREE and participation is voluntary. If a student is interested, simply register and attend.
*Please note that this date may change due to recent adjustments in the State of Michigan Testing schedule. We will communicate any such change within the next two weeks.
Traditionally, the ASVAB has been seen a military entrance exam. While the military does use a portion of it to assess potential military candidates, the exam has evolved into a career exploration and planning resource for students. The ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a variety of careers.
Oxford High School does not give military recruiters student testing information without their consent, therefore, if a student has no plans to join the military, they can participate in the exam worry free because their information will remain private. If students is looking to join the military, simply let us know and we will release the information accordingly. Opt out forms - so we do not send personal information can be found at www.asvabprogram.com/general-resources.
To register for this exam - students should login to their Student Naviance and register under "college visits" OR contact Mrs. Farwell and she will assist with registration.
If students have any questions, please contact Mrs. Farwell- Career Navigator in the Counseling Office.
Senior Portraits for Yearbook
Casual Pose Samples
This is the yearbook pose! Please make sure the photo submission meets the requirements found in the 2022 Senior Yearbook Specs document. If it does not, the photos will be be marked "Needs Attention" on the status check spreadsheet link. If your photographer does not fix the problem... the image will not be printed.
Casual Pose must include:
- Horizontal Orientation
You choose:
- Any Environment (indoors / outdoors)
- Casual, yet classy attire.
Do Not submit:
- Vertical/Portrait Orientation
- Photos with clothing that is revealing or suggestive.
Formal Pose Samples
These photos are not used in the yearbook. They are used to create a class composite poster which is housed in the Dept of Parks and Recreations office.
Formal Pose - Composite: The formal pose is more of a traditional, head and shoulders pose that is placed on a large composite image. For the Class of 2022 this image will be taken at school, free of charge, on October 14 and 15th. All you have to do is dress appropriately, show up well-groomed and ready to be photographed! You will not be photographed if you do not meet the requirements outlined in the 2022 Senior Yearbook Specs document.
Special Composite notes:
- Only Portraits taken by Prestige will be used on the composite.
- If you schedule a portrait session with Prestige over the summer, you will not be charged for a headshot and will not need to attend the in-school photo dates.
Dress/Attire Requirements
- Gentlemen should wear a collared dress shirt (with a tie, preferably).
- Ladies should wear a blouse or dress.
Senior All-Night Party - (SANP)
Please see the flyer below for the first fundraiser of the Class of 2022 SANP campaign.