OVHS Counseling Office Newsletter
June 2022
EOY NEWSLETTER
Report Cards and Transcripts
Honor Roll
Freshman Orientation
WELCOME FRESHMAN!!!
OVHS will be hosting summer orientation sessions for Freshman and New Students on August 9th and August 10th. All sessions provide the same information and opportunities. Pick a day and time that works best for your new high school student:
Tuesday, August 9: 9AM - 9:45AM; 10AM – 10:45AM; 1PM -1:45PM; 2PM – 2:45PM
Wednesday, August 10: 9AM - 9:45AM; 10AM – 10:45AM; 1PM -1:45PM; 2PM – 2:45PM
Students will take a walking tour of their individual schedule and should dress appropriately. There is a maximum number of spots for each date. To reserve your spot, please complete the google form by Thursday, August 4 (the link is below). Once a session is full, it will no longer be available to select.
https://tinyurl.com/OVHSOrientation
This orientation is for students only. Parents are welcome to drop their student off and pick them up by the high school gymnasium. Please contact your child's counselor should you be unable to make one of the dates above.
2022-23 Student Schedules
Students should be receiving schedules in the mail next week. Please review your child’s schedule for the entire school year - (1st and 2nd semester).
Please access the link below to approve your child’s schedule or request changes:
https://tinyurl.com/OVHSschedule2022
Requests for schedule changes must be made no later than August 1, 2022. After August 1st, all schedules are considered final and approved.
Project Lead The Way Courses for Dual Enrollment
In the next week, students who are eligible will receive letters in the mail regarding information about Dual Enrollment credit for Project Lead The Way courses.
An articulation agreement has been established with Rochester Institute of Technology for the following courses:
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Principles of Biomedical Science
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
An articulation agreement has been established with St. Cloud State University for the following courses:
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Engineering, Design & Development Honors
Principles of Biomedical Science
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
AP Computer Science Principles
Computer Science Essentials
Internship
Two of Oley's Seniors were selected among a competitive, county-wide field of applicants to join the Reading Hospital's High School Internship Program - Makenzie Blankenbiller and Kyra Dragan. Kenzie and Kyra will be spending part of their Senior year learning directly from the talented medical staff at the Reading Hospital.
Summer Planning Per Grade
Visit college campuses throughout the summer
Schedule your SAT/ACT tests
Work a part-time job to gain employable skills
Think about/write your college application essay
Start your college applications
Complete your summer reading assignments for Honors/AP's
Start researching scholarships
Class of 2024:
Continue researching careers
Think about taking the SAT's or ACT's
Explore colleges in Naviance
Continue with community service
Update your resume
Think about retaking the PSAT/NMSQT in October
Class of 2025:
Get involved in a variety of clubs or organizations
Start your community service (if you have not done so)
Plan to take the PSAT in October (Kahn Academy free practice available to everyone)
Class of 2026:
Register for Summer Orientation at the High School
Start having conversations with adults in your life about their careers
2022-23 SAT & ACT
2022-2023 SAT & ACT TEST DATES
Attached is a list of the 2022-23 SAT & ACT test dates.
The listing also includes registration deadlines and late registration. You can register for the SAT test at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines. Registration for the ACT can be done at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html.
Thank You
Guidance Office Summer Hours
Reminders
First Day of School - Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Picture Day - Friday, August 26, 2022
High School Open House - Thursday, September 8, 2022
Financial Aid Night - Thursday, September 22, 2022
PSAT - Wednesday, October 12, 2022
OVHS Career/College Fair - Friday, October 21, 2022
OVHS Counseling Office
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
Summer Opportunities
Teen EMS Camp geared towards career professionalism, health and wellness, and skills for health and public safety careers. This camp is for teenagers ages 13-18 years old. Various health and public safety professionals will come to discuss and demonstrate aspects of their career. The teens will also have the opportunity to tour LVHN Cedar Crest Hospital, tour the MedEvac Helicopter and Mobile Stroke Unit, and will be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed.
This camp will be hosted on August 17th-19th from 8am-3:45pm in Allentown. See the flyer below for more information.
Alvernia Visit Days
Starting July 6th, our Summer Visit Days will be offered at 10:30 am on select weekdays throughout July and August. These Information Sessions are a great introduction to Alvernia and guide on how to navigate the college search process.
Camp Connect Bereavement Program
Camp Connect is a free bereavement camp for children ages 6-16 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Please see the two fliers below for more information on their two camp offerings.
Summer@Rensselaer – On-line Architecture Career Discovery Program
This two-week class, taught entirely online, is designed to expose students to the experience of enrolling in a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall, who are interested in future careers in architecture or design-related fields and have a curiosity about the world, are encouraged to apply.
- Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 22 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EDT)
- Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis
- Program cost: $1200
STEAM Academy at Waynesburg University
Waynesburg University would like to invite students to their annual STEAM Academy at Waynesburg University! The Academy will take place from July 10, 2022 to July 13, 2022.
Apprenticeship Programs
Here are two apprenticeship programs open to recent HS graduates:
1) A Career Ready College Alternative
NuPaths, co-founded by Harrisburg University, is a technology workforce development training provider and a registered pre-apprenticeship program that is focused on preparing students to perform specific entry-level roles in Information Technology (IT) for well-paying and in-demand jobs. They have recently been awarded a PAsmart grant to support program expansion and tuition scholarships.
The 6-month college alternative program includes technical skills, job search and job readiness training, and career services support. 82% of NuPaths grads are employed in a tech job within 6 months of graduating. The Network Technician program (https://nupaths.org/our-programs/network-technician/) and IT Security Analyst program (https://nupaths.org/our-programs/it-security-analyst-soc-analyst/) include 3 courses, business skills workshops, 5 industry certifications, 8 college credits and 1 project to prepare students for an internship, apprenticeship or full-time entry-level IT role.
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