Class of 2021 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Class of 2021 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A JUNIOR

Your School Counselors ▶ Mrs. Otten – Last Names A-Cl ▶ Mr. Gunther – Last Names Cm-G ▶ Ms. Hanna – Last Names H-La ▶ Mr. Baumgartner – Last Names Lb-O ▶ Mr. Brown – Last Names P-Sk ▶ Mrs. Smith – Last Names SL-Z

Why Your Junior Year Matters ▶ Last transcripted year before initial transcripts are sent to prospective Colleges and Universities. ▶ Time to fulfill graduation requirements to open your schedule senior year for desired courses and programs ▶ AP Courses ▶ College Credit Plus ▶ Mentorship / Teacher Academy

Graduation Credit Requirements College Prep Recommendation State Graduation Credit Requirements Class of 2021 Either English 4 Credits Math (Beyond Algebra II) 4 Credits Math (Including Algebra II) 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies (World, US, Gov, Econ) 4 Credits Social Studies (World, US, Gov, Econ) 3 Credits Fine Art (Choir, Band, Art) 1 Credits Health 1/2 Credit Foreign Language Electives 6 Credits Electives 1 -2 Credits Physical Education 1/2 Credit 2 Full seasons of a School sport or Marching Band PE Waiver Total 22 Credits Either (same language) 2 -3 Credits 2 Full seasons of a School sport or Marching Band PE Waiver Total 22 Credits

Academic Honors Diploma To Qualify for an Academic Honor’s Diploma, you must meet ALL BUT ONE of the above

End of Course Exams College Admissions Test Scores Needed to complete Graduation Pathway

Graduation Requirements Continued

Your Transcript

Transcript Review • Check for accuracy! • Middle School Courses • Transfer Credit • PE Waiver • Semester Courses • Year-Long Courses • Summer School • College Credit Plus Courses

Transcript Review The courses you are currently taking are listed, but are not factored into your GPA (the same will be true of the courses you take next year) until you have completed the course.

Schoology Page Class of 2021 Access Code: 3 SCJ-MG 78 G 8 GCJ

Schoology Page Class of 2021

College Planning Timeline October: Attend the Columbus Suburban College Fair at Westerville Central High School October 13 th from 1: 00 to 3: 30. Financial Aid sessions at 2: 00 and 3: 00 ● Take the PSAT on Oct. 16, 7: 30 -10: 30 AM ● November: • Sign up for ACT with writing and/or SAT to take in early spring • ACT will be given to all Juniors on February 26, 2020 December: • Keep grades strong • Attend the College Credit Plus District Meeting if you have ANY possible interest in the program

College Planning Timeline January: • Program Planning for Senior Year • Use PSAT results and Khan Academy to prepare for the SAT February: • Visit prospective colleges throughout the winter/spring • ACT given to all Juniors on February 26, 2020 March: • Register to take the ACT, SAT, and maybe SAT subject tests • Visit prospective colleges during spring break

College Planning Timeline April: • Prepare for AP Tests May/June: • AP Testing • Take ACT and/or SAT • Ask teachers for letters of recommendation for fall applications July/August: • Summer jobs, volunteer experiences • Potential college athletes register online for NCAA eligibility

Postsecondary Planning Decision-Making ✓Initiate a discussion with your parents about the college search and selection process. This process is best viewed as a team effort, which should include you, your parents, and your school counselor. ✓If you are interested in one of the military academies, talk to your counselor about starting the application process. ✓Continue to challenge yourself in the classroom. Remember when you apply to colleges next fall you will be submitting a 6 th semester transcript.

Military Academies ✓If you are interested in applying to one of the military academies, the process begins during the spring of your junior year. ✓Students are encouraged to write, call, or go online for information: Academy US Military Academy Contact Information Phone Website United States Naval Academy 1 -800 -638 -9156 www. nadn. navy. mil United States Military Academy 1 -914 -938 -4041 www. usma. edu United States Coast Guard 1 -203 -444 -8503 www. cga. edu United States Air Force Academy 1 -303 -472 -3803 www. usafa. af. mil United States Merchant Marine Academy 1 -516 -773 -5391 www. usmma. edu

2019 -2020 ACT Test Dates ACT 2019 -2020 Test Dates (National) Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 26, 2019 September 27, 2019 October 13, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 25, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 17, 2020 April 4 th 2020 February 29, 2020 March 16 th, 2020 June 13 th 2020 May 8, 2020 May 25, 2020 July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 29, 2020

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How To Access Student Services ▶ Olentangy Orange High School Website ▶ http: //www. olentangy. k 12. oh. us/Page/415 ▶ Schoology Page Class of 2021 ▶ Student Services Office ▶ Counselor Appointments

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Moving Forward. . . ▶ We can’t help what we don’t know – Don’t be afraid to ask for help ▶ Get on your Schoology Class Page ▶ Get on Naviance (In My. OLSD Portal) ▶ Meet with your counselor ▶ Again. . Ask for help when you need it!