Class of 2022
Welcome Back Seniors!
The final chapter begins...
... How will it end? How will YOUR next series begin?
Meet your 2021-2022 counseling team:
Ms. Pamela Gardner, Director
GardnePD@pwcs.edu
Ms. Courtney Jaeger (College & Career)
JaegerCA@pwcs.edu
Ms. Jazzmine Rich (A - BIN)
RichJL@pwcs.edu
Mr. Christopher Baxter (BIO - DOO)
BaxterCR@pwcs.edu
Ms. Alexandra Nunez (DOP- HEY)
NunezAC@pwcs.edu
Mr. Nathaniel Simmons (HEZ - MAS)
SimmonNB@pwcs.edu
Mr. Juan Canas Ramirez (MAT - PIT)
CanasRJC@pwcs.edu
Ms. Jennifer Faust (PIU - SID)
FausthJJ@pwcs.edu
Ms. Jayna Cobbs (SIE - Z)
CobbsJY@pwcs.edu
Ms. Nicole Raquedan (Pre-Gov & Gov School)
RaquedNL@pwcs.edu
Senior Visits
Naviance, Common App, College Applications
Naviance is still updating for the 2021-2022 school. If you have started applications already, be aware we will go over this process starting September 20th through English classes!
FERPA Form
Important Upcoming Date
Back to School Night
- Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:00-8:30pm
College Fair Dates (In Person) Registration is not required.
- Monday, September 27th - Woodbridge Senior High School @ 6:00-8:00pm
- Tuesday, October 19th - Colgan High School @ 6:00-8:00pm
OPHS Senior Symposium Night (In Person)
- Wednesday, September 22nd @ 6:30-8:00pm
Senior Interviews
- Begin Monday, September 20th through English class
FASFA Opens
- Friday, October 1st
ASVAB Aptitude Test
- Wednesday, October 20th @ 7:30am *Sign up under College Visits in Naviance
Homecoming
- Game: Friday, October 29th @ 7:00pm
- Dance: Saturday, October 30th @ 7:00-11:00pm
College Visits (In Person & Virtual)
- Check Naviance to see who is coming and sign up!
GRADUATION!!!
- June 2022 at Eagle Bank Arena (Date & Time: TBD)
County-Wide Virtual Events
Paying for College October 7th @ 6pm
This workshop provides helpful information for parents and students on the following topics: college costs in VA, federal and state financial aid, the FAFSA, and family conversations about college financial planning.
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/91984333695
Sourcing and Applying to Scholarships December 9th @ 6pm
This workshop provides insight into the college scholarship search process. The workshop provides strategies and advice on how to search, organize, and apply to scholarships, scholarship applications components, and the do’s and don’ts of scholarships. Students will acquire information on how to produce strong and competitive scholarship applications that increase their chances of winning.
https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/92540542598
Award Statement Review March 10th @ 6pm
This workshop helps seniors and their parents understand the components of a financial aid statement that a college issues them after the student is offered admissions to the school. Participants learn how to calculate their cost of attendance, unpack the various grants, scholarships, and loans that may be included, and determine their financial need gap. This workshop can also be provided as 1:1 support for a student and their parents upon receiving offer letters.
Cap & Gown Orders
College Visits
Whose Coming to OP?
You may sign up in Naviance ->Click the "Colleges" tab up top -> Click "College Visits"
The College Tour (on Amazon Prime)
"The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university. From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university."
If you have access to Amazon Prime, check out this new show/resource for more insight of your next steps after OP. More info can be found HERE.
Want to Know an Application Deadline?
Scholarships
Opportunities
Community Scholarships are listed in Naviance -> Click the Colleges tab at the top -> Click on Scholarship List. Click on the scholarship to learn how to apply! Keep checking this page. New scholarships are always being added!
Scholarship Sharing database: https://www.scholarshipsharing.org/scholarships
SPARK Scholarship database: https://poweredbyspark.org/scholarships 2022 scholarships are not advertised yet
OPHS In house Scholarships: We have several in house scholarships that a graduating OP senior will be awarded. These, along with local civic organizations, will be advertised in February 2021.
Scholarship Sites:
https://scholarships360.org/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships (Links to an external site.)
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/ (Links to an external site.)
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search (Links to an external site.)
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Click the link and video!
Career
VDOT Career Fair
Apprenticeships
- CTE Senior Student
- Has Early Release from school everyday
Federal Apprenticeship Programs
Virginia State Apprenticeship Programs
Testing Information
SAT Testing
August 28th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th, March 12th, May 7th, June 4th
ACT Testing
September 11th, October 23rd, December 11th, February 12th, April 2nd, June 11th, July 16th
ASVAB Testing
OP will host the ASVAB on October 20th during school.
You may sign up in Naviance ->Click the "Colleges" tab up top -> Click "College Visits"
Other Resources to Keep With You
https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/student_services/high_school_parent_summit
Student Prevention Programs and Parent Assistance:
http://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=774644
When Your Student Needs Assistance:
http://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=2678557
Technology Help and Learning Materials:
http://www.pwcs.edu/departments/Instructional_technology/learning_materials
https://forms.office.com/r/qGCMEZShv3
Thank you!
-Ms. Jaeger
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday
to all of our August and September
Yellow Jacket Seniors!