Osbourn Park High School
Scheduling 2016-2017
Make this your
year!
Welcome!
Students are assigned
counselors according to their last names
School Counseling Director Ms. Gardner
A-Broa Mrs. Andrada
Brob-Dro Mrs. Salvo
Dru-Haw Mrs. Peake
Hay-La Miss Orlich
Le-Mori Mrs. Mercer
Morj-Ram Ms. Oakley
Ran-So Mrs. Engler
So-Z Mrs. Bach
Terms To Know
• “Standard Units of Credit” = Classes
• “Verified Credits” = SOL Tests + Class
Verified Credit
• A verified unit of credit is awarded for a
course in which the student earns a
standard unit of credit and achieves a
passing score on a corresponding End-ofCourse SOL test or a substitute
assessment.
SOL Tests
English 11 (Reading/Writing)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
World History I
World History II
US and VA History
Electives
• Additional courses beyond the required
courses that are needed to meet the total
minimum standard unit of credit for
graduation.
• Chosen normally by career and/or college
interest or to discover more about a
particular subject
Graduation Requirements
• See chart for latest changes per your
entering year
How many verified credits
(SOLS) do I need for the
Standard Diploma?
• You will need to earn 6 verified credits which
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must be earned in the following areas:
Math 1
Science 1
Social Studies 1
English 2 (Eng. 11 Reading and Writing)
1 additional verified credit of the student’s
choosing
The Advanced Studies
Advantage
• Many colleges and universities require at minimum 4
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credits per core area
Increased preparation for the SATs and ACTs
Eligibility to begin college courses at most Community
Colleges- Placement Testing into Math and English
Example: No Algebra 2?....must have Alg. 2 knowledge
to place into college math!
Algebra 2 = $$ 4College!
Grade Level Requirements
• You will receive a copy of your transcript when you meet with your
counselor. Check your grade level on transcript.
9th Grade
Successful completion of
Grade 8
10th Grade
5 credits, 3 of which must be
in required courses
11th Grade
11 credits, 6 of which must
be in required courses
12th Grade
16 credits, 9 of which must
be in required courses
Scheduling Timeline:
Materials distributed to students today!!!
• January 21 Curriculum Fair 6pm to 8pm Come get information
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regarding course offerings by academic department
Jan. 19-Feb. 1 Teachers will be inputting course recommendations for
students. Students speak with teachers regarding placement.
Feb. 2-8 Students/Parents input course selections in Parent Portal. At this
time both students and parents will be able to review teacher
recommendations that have been previously recorded in Parent Portal. If
you do not have access to Parent Portal, please see your counselor.
Feb 10- March 9 Students meet individually with counselors during
scheduled time through English class to review, discuss and select course
requests and academic progress.
Early April Students will receive a copy of course requests in the mail to
review with parents and make changes if necessary. The final day to make
changes to course requests is…………………
Last Day to make course
request changes……..
June 17,
2016
How do I access Parent Portal?
• https://parentportal.p
wcs.edu/Login.asp?Lo
ginState=1
Parent Portal may be
accessed via the
Osbourn Park Home
Page as listed above.
Student Instructions for
Entering Course Requests
• Log in using the user ID and password provided
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you by [email].
If a dialog box appears, read the instructions in
it and then click the Close button.
If there is a link, School Course Catalog, in the upper right
corner of the page, you can click the link to view all the
courses in [your district]. This catalog may contain courses
that are not available to you for any of these reasons:
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The courses are not offered at the school you will be
attending next year and/or in the grade you will be in
next year.
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You have not completed prerequisites for the course.
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The courses are not in your academic plan.
In the dialog box that appears, click OK.
Once you have submitted your course requests you are
unable to change them. [If your parent and/or counselor
denies approval, you will again be able to change your
course requests].
All students must take (per
diploma type)
• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Health and PE (Grades 9 and 10)
Form due to your counselor
during individual meeting:
New Course Offerings:
• Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
• Human Body Systems (PLTW)
Students attending Colgan HS
• Colgan High School’s Director of
Counseling, Ms. Weakland will visit
Osbourn Park to meet with students at a
later date for course selection
Academic Rigor vs. Appropriate
balance
• Consider your individual commitments, abilities and
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interests
Don’t unfairly compare yourself to peers- select courses
that work best for YOU
Make adjustments as needed- students can be
recommended for all AP and higher level however this is
not best for all students
Better to excel in areas of strength than to overwhelm
yourself with a plate that is “too full”
The Virtual Virginia Option….
• Virtual Virginia - online program through
The Virginia Department of Education.
Does offer some AP level courses in a
non-traditional setting (online)
• Select carefully - Virtual Virginia courses
are as rigorous if not more than an in
school AP course
What to consider when choosing
classes:
• Most important: Meeting graduation
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requirements per diploma type
Teacher Recommendations (may be changed
based on grade/performance by teacher at 3rd
quarter and end of year)
Current Grades
Prerequisites
Academically rigorous classes
Interest
Opportunity for Rising Juniors: AP US
and VA History and AP Lang/Comp
Combo Class
• Meets 90 minutes daily-students receive one credit in AP US and
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VA History and one credit in AP Language and Composition
Students required to take both AP exams, both SOL tests, and
complete the 11th Grade Research Paper
Course investigates through American Fiction and Non-Fiction
events that have shaped the United States. Students consider the
ways literature reflects history and the human experience…making
connections between history and literature and examining
traditional and contemporary American beliefs, values and
characteristics.
If interested contact Mrs. Sulkin (English Dept) or Mr. Watters
(Social Studies Dept.)
An application is required and due by March 1st
Benefits of the class:
• Averaged 82% pass rate of AP US History Exam, owning 12 of 14
total school wide scores of “5”
• 93% pass rate of the AP Composition & Language Exam with an
average score of 3.9
• Had 100% pass rate for the SOLs
• Students create strong bonds, creating a learning community that is
unique as the class meets daily
Rising Seniors: Jump Start –Opportunity
• Jump start allows Seniors to take US/VA Govt. or English 12 online during the
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summer before Senior Year though Virtual HS (6 week session) at no charge to the
student
May work from any location with Internet access
Highly qualified teachers facilitate online instruction
Students agree to take a maximum of 6 courses at base school during the following
year
An application for Jump Start will be available soon within the school counseling
office
In the event that a student fails to complete the course or earns a failing grade the
student is responsible for paying for the course themselves through Virtual High
School or Night School. The student will not be able to repeat the course through
Osbourn Park.
Who should participate?
• Seniors looking for flexibility to pursue a
job, internship, and or dual
enrollment/college courses
• Seniors with transportation
• Seniors who are independent learners and
are motivated to complete their classwork
Early Release Criteria
• Must be a Senior
• Must choose 7 courses
• Consult Regulation Link
http://www.pwcs.edu/admin/pwcs/admin_pdfs/R727-1.pdf
• Must meet regulation requirements Ex: working to save
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money for college or working to help support the family
If Employment is your reason for early release, you must
show proof of employment
Must be on track for graduation
Please see your counselor for early release form
Colleges prefer a full schedule
Athletic Academic Eligibility
• Virginia Requirement
– Student must be passing 5 classes
• Prince William Requirement
– 3 classes must be earning C’s or higher, only
can earn 2 D’s
• http://www.vhsl.org/
NCAA Clearinghouse
• Keep these requirements in mind if you
plan to participate in Division I or II
athletics in college
• http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Keep in mind……
• Scheduling is a commitment on your part.
It is your responsibility to make informed
decisions with the help of your parents,
teachers and counselors. The last day to
make changes to your course request is
June 17th. No changes will be made after
this date.
Also keep in mind….
• Course requests are requests and not all elective
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courses can be honored. Therefore, it is your
responsibility to select alternative electives in
order of preference with the intent to take if
your first choice is not available.
If alternative electives are not chosen, the
counselor has the right to choose for the student
based on course availability
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• @OPHSCounseling
Questions???????