OHS Counseling Office: We're here for you during Virtual Learning!
Counselors are available for students' questions, concerns, and academic or mental health needs during this digital learning period. Students can contact their counselor via e-mail or Schoology message.
Nick DeWaal, Counselor Last names: A-D (grade 9) Last names: A-DAM (grades 10, 11, 12) Nick.DeWaal@fcps.org
Tara Ketteringham, Counselor Last names: E-KH (grade 9) Last names: DAN-HOT (grades 10, 11, 12) Tara.Ketteringham@fcps.org
Judy McGraw, Counselor Last names: Ki-O (grade 9) Last names: HOU-MILE (grade 10, 11, 12) Judith.Whims@fcps.org
Carleigh Rich, Counselor Last names: P-SO (grade 9) Last names: MILL-SIMP (grade 10, 11, 12) Carleigh.Rich@fcps.org
Christy Polce, Counselor Last names: SP-Z (grade 9) Last names: SM-Z (grade 10, 11, 12) Christy.Polce@fcps.org
Need Help?
SUPPORT SERVICES: Students and family members who are experiencing difficulty may wish to contact the Frederick County Mental Health Association (MHA).
Walk-In Behavioral Health Services
The Walk-in Service has resumed seeing clients in person at their office located at 226 South Jefferson Street in Frederick for those who prefer to see someone face to face. They are also continuing to offer their Virtual Walk-In platform for those who feel more comfortable with that. The MHA’s call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From intervention, a caring and supporting voice at a moment of crisis, to connecting to resources and information, dial 211.
Child Protective Services (CPS): 301-600-2464 Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. Crisis Services: Dial 211 Help when you feel really anxious or really depressed and need someone to talk with so that you can stay safe. Maryland anonymous Tip Line: 1-833-632-7233 Report threats or situations that put your safety, or others' safety, at risk. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Help if you are thinking about suicide.
Schoology Groups
In order to keep students up to date, OHS has created Schoology groups for students by graduation class year (ex: class of 2022). General reminders for students in all grades will be posted on Schoology in the class specific group.
FCPS Academy for the Fine Arts
During virtual learning at FCPS, students interested in the FCPS Academy for the Fine Arts (AFA) are encouraged to sign up for a virtual Shadow Day, held once monthly on a Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
During the visit, students will get a virtual tour of the program and have the opportunity to meet staff and students while participating in a question-and-answer session.
Open to students countywide in FCPS grades 10-12, the AFA is a college and career pathway program that offers focus areas in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Based at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, the AFA meets during the first two instructional blocks only, permitting students to attend their neighborhood school programs for the afternoons. Transportation to and from TJ High is provided via FCPS Career and Technology Center shuttles.
The AFA provides an intense curriculum that challenges and engages serious high school students while fostering refinement of individual artistic styles, techniques and portfolio development through enrichment opportunities like field trips, concerts, plays, museums, workshops and interaction with professional artists and mentors.
Auditions for the AFA will take place on Saturdays, February 20 and 27.
To register for a virtual shadow day, visit the AFA Website. https://www.fcpsartsacademy.org/afa-virtual-visit.html
Attention Class Of 2021
What can you do now regarding college applications?
Sign up for your senior meeting with your counselor – Sign Up Genius links can be found on the Naviance home page under “Welcome Seniors.”
Virtual College Visits
Colleges have started to schedule virtual visits for OHS students. During these visits you will meet as a small group with an admissions representative from that college to hear about the school and be able to ask questions.
Sign up is available to current Seniors and Juniors in your Naviance account.
Click the "Colleges" tab on the top right, click "Research Colleges" and click "College Visits."
Additional College Information
How to Pay for College/Financial Aid Night presentation information can be found on the OHS webpage under 2021 Senior Information.
Also please check this link for additional virtual seminars offered by Hood College including:
Virtual FAFSA Completion Event for New Students, Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Register now for a one-on-one appointment with a financial aid counselor to complete your FAFSA step by step. Space is limited, so register now!
https://www.hood.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/paying-college-virtual-seminars
Coronavirus Update Information
NACAC's College Admission Status Update is a central resource of information about changes in college admission as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The website currently includes information provided to NACAC by colleges and universities worldwide. You'll find information on each institution's plans and policies for admission events; for consideration of high school transcripts and standardized test scores; for decision and deposit dates; for summer and fall semester plans; and more. NACAC
The Free HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Back to School College Fairs - July 2020 through March 2021
Students who are interested in attending an HBCU should consider filling out the Common Black College Application (CBCA), which for a limited time is only $20 to apply to 55 colleges and universities. There are virtual college fairs being held March 2021. To get more information about the college fairs and the CBCA please go to: HBCU College Fairs and CBCA Application
Selective Service Registration
This is a reminder that all males are required by law to register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Preregistration can be done at 17 years, 3 months and the registration held until the 18th birthday. Failure to register can create future issues: the inability to receive federally funded college loans and grants, to obtain federally funded training and certification programs and federal employment. To register, go to SSS.gov.
Serving in the Military and Military Careers
TODAYSMILITARY.COM
This site provides general information about serving in the military in general and each of the specific branches of the Armed Services. Useful information about eligibility requirements, the ASVAB test, enlisting in the military, and questions to ask a recruiter can be found at TODAYSMILITARY.COM under the JOINING & ELIGIBILITY tab.
CAREERSINTHEMILITARY.COM
Choosing GUIDED EXPLORATION, will provide students the opportunity to explore the types of military careers that match their career interest profile (RAISEC). Choosing ADVANCED SEARCH allows students to search military careers that match their aptitude strength (Math, Verbal, Science/Technology).
Scholarships
To Access Scholarships On Naviance, Click on the following Tabs: Colleges Tab Scholarships and Money Scholarship List
Frederick Community College Save the Date(s)
FCC Admissions Virtual General Information Sessions
Monday, November 2, 6 - 6:45 pm (Adult Education and ESL Presentation)
https://fccVirtualNovember2.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, November 17, 6 - 6:45 pm (Academic Pathways and Course Formats Presentation)
https://fccVirtualnovember17.eventbrite.com
FCC Monroe Center Workforce Careers Virtual Open House
Wednesday, November 18
6:00- 7:15 pm
More information and to register: https://FCCWorkforceCareersOpenHouse.eventbrite.com
Meal Benefits Application
2020-2021 ONLINE Meal Benefits Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals or Click a PDF link below to print a paper version
2020-2021 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Application-ENGLISH.pdf
2020-2021 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Application-SPANISH.pdf
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) Students interested in Science and Engineering Careers: Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) is offering an internship opportunity for the Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. Contact Mrs. Sutherin with questions at Kristen.sutherin@fcps.org. SEAP's online application closes November 30. For more information: SEAP Summer Internship
MVA form for Learner's Permit Applicants:
Please visit our website: https://education.fcps.org/ohs/.
The form is located under the Quick Links section. This is a new version of the form that allows the parent/guardian to verify school attendance while schools were closed due to COVID-19.
NAVIANCE INFORMATION
NAVIANCE PASSWORD CHANGES
Students and Parents that have a password in Naviance that does not meet the new password requirements will be required to change their password upon their next Naviance log in attempt.
When a student/parent that has an email address on file goes to the login page and attempts to log in, an email with instructions on how to reset their password will automatically be sent to the email they have on file. When they attempt to log in, they will receive a message that states the following:
“Naviance student password requirements have changed. Please check your email in order to access a temporary password and instructions on how to log in and create a new password. If you do not receive the email, please contact your school.”
If a student/parent does not have an email address on file, you will receive a message that states:
“Naviance student password requirements have changed. In order to regain access to your account, please contact your school so that they can provide you with a temporary password and instructions on how to log in and create a new password.”
Please review the attached pdf instructions here: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12653
A message from ACT:
As CDC and local guidelines for safety allow, ACT’s flexible scheduling offered throughout the months of June and July will provide students with reschedule options— without change fees—for June 13 to June 20 and for July 18 to July 25. Students may also make free test date changes from the June to the July national test date. In addition to three previously planned fall/winter 2020 national test dates in September, October and December, ACT will also offer a remote proctoring option for the ACT test, allowing students to take the test at their home on a computer. ACT will launch the testat-home option in late fall/early winter 2020 as part of its national testing program.
ACT will evaluate the remote proctoring solution as a possibility in the future for state and district testing programs and international administrations. More details about the remote proctoring option will be available in the coming weeks. In addition to these new testing opportunities this summer, students will have multiple other chances to take the ACT this fall: • ACT will continue to offer fall testing for states and school districts across the U.S., as it has for the past four years. • Students can take the ACT on campuses of hundreds of participating colleges with the ACT On-Campus solution. • ACT will be offering its new individual section retest option this fall for those students who wish to retake only one portion of the exam.
To learn more, visit www.act.org.
How to send SAT scores to colleges: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/12332.pdf
Merit Aid: Helps students find merit-based scholarship opportunities before they apply to college. MeritAid.com is the first comprehensive web site dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching them to merit-based scholarships from across the country. Visit www.meritaid.com for more information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Davidson Scholar- Belk Scholoarship Due by DEC. 1
HOBY Leadership Program
ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
If you have demonstrated use of any of these qualities of leadership including: outstanding communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving, strong decision making skills, sensitivity to others, charismatic personality, courage to speak out and challenge, and interest in community service, you are encouraged to apply for this HOBY Leadership opportunity.
Please consider representing your high school as a HOBY Ambassador at the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. If you are interested in applying and possibly representing our school at the 2020-2021 Maryland Leadership Seminar. These seminars will take place between April and June 2021 with plans for both in-person and virtual attendance as local conditions mandate..
You may find more information about this program at http:/www.hobymd.org/.
Applicants:
In 200 words or less, please describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community. Include concrete examples of activities you have been involved in and the qualities that you possess that exemplify an effective leader.
Please submit your essay to Mrs. Rich (Carleigh.Rich@fcps.org) no later than Friday, November 13, 2020.
SENIORS APPLYING TO DAVIDSON COLLEGE
The Belk Scholarship, Davidson’s flagship merit scholarship program, is for those students who have reached the highest order of academic and personal accomplishment.
Belk Scholars:
demonstrate purposeful engagement and success in the classroom, with student and civic organizations, and in myriad other activities.
exhibit deep intellectual curiosity and evidence commitment to, and impact upon, both their local and global communities.
Belk Scholars are genuine game-changers. And they are students like those you work with everyday!
Belk Scholars receive:
An award covering room, board, tuition and fees, valued in 2020-21 at $70,225.
Two special study stipends, up to $3,000 each, for international travel/special learning opportunities.
If you are applying to Davidson College and are interested in being nominated for this scholarship, please send your Name and explanation as to why you would be the best nomination for Oakdale High School to Mrs. Rich (Carleigh.Rich@fcps.org) by NOVEMBER 13, 2020.
SENIORS APPLYING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
If you are interested in being considered for the University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Program, please Email Mrs. Rich your 300 word explanation (Carleigh.Rich@fcps.org ) no later than Friday, November 13, 2020. Only one student from Oakdale High School may be nominated for the program.
Jefferson Scholarships provide full tuition, fees, and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate study at UVA, plus a number of generous enrichment benefits including a study abroad experience. Learn more about the scholarship, the selection criteria, and the multi-stage selection process by visiting the Foundation's website at: http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/
If you are interested in being nominated for this scholarship: In 300 words or less please describe why you should be chosen as the Oakdale High School nominee for the Jefferson Scholars Program. Please include specific information regarding humanitarian qualities demonstrated in school and the community through volunteer work and/or community service and leadership. Send submissions to Carleigh.Rich@fcps.org By NOVEMBER 13, 2020.
Meyerhoff Scholarship: UMBC
The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is open to all high achieving high school seniors who have an interest in pursuing a doctoral study in the sciences or engineering, and who are interested in the advancement of minorities in the sciences and related fields. Students must be nominated for the program by their school counselor. Meyerhoff Scholars receive 4 year scholarships. In-State applicants receive $5,000-$15,00 per academic year, to assist in covering tuition, mandatory fees, and other expenses. Applicants are expected to have completed a strong college preparatory program from an accredited high school.
To be considered for the Meyerhoff Scholars program: prospective students must have at least a “B” average in high school science or math courses, and many applicants have completed a year or more of Calculus. Preference is given to those who have taken advanced placement courses in math and science, have research experience, and have strong references from science or math instructors. In recent years, a strong preference has been given to those students interested in the Ph.D or M.D/Ph.D.
Students must have a minimum of 600 on the Math component of the SAT or a composite score or 24 on the ACT, and a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or above.
If you are applying to UMBC and are interested in being nominated for this scholarship, please send your Name and email address to Carleigh.Rich@fcps.org
Deadline: NOVEMBER 13, 2020
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships is an exciting new scholarship program. Students don’t have to write an essay, fill out an application, or have a specific GPA or test score to participate. The program gives students a simple six-step college plan and rewards students with scholarships ranging from $500 to $40,000 for simply completing the actions they need to take in order to apply to college. 4,000 students each year will earn scholarships totaling $5 million, and at least half of all the scholarships ($2.5 million) are designated for students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year. For more information, please see Scholarship Details and the Official Rules.
Towson UTeach, Towson University’s program to prepare future secondary school mathematics and science teachers, is pleased to announce the availability of Kahlert Foundation Scholarships ($2,000 per year for up to four years) to be awarded to incoming freshmen who enroll at the university in Fall 2021 and plan to pursue a career in secondary school mathematics or science teaching. The scholarship application deadline is January 8, 2020
Students who complete the Towson UTeach Program earn a bachelor’s degree in their chosen content area (mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth-space science, or physics) along with the necessary education coursework for secondary school (grades 7-12) teaching certification in Maryland. Towson UTeach incorporates several novel approaches to teacher preparation: 1) early and frequent field placements in local public schools starting in the freshmen year; 2) education courses focused on and dedicated to the pedagogy of mathematics and science; and 3) master teachers, former exemplary public school teachers, who serve as coaches throughout the students’ four years. Additional information about our program can be found at our website www.towson.edu/uteach or via our information video.
Local Honorees will be selected at WHS and other schools/organizations in November. These honorees will each receive a Certificate of Achievement and advance to state-level judging. Local Honorees who qualify also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award. An independent judging organization names the top middle level and high school volunteer in each state and Washington, D.C. Results are announced in early February. Then, 10 National Honorees are chosen by a panel of prominent public figures, and announced at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., in May.
Who is eligible?
Any young person who:
What qualifications must be met?
The application must:
If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. These prestigious awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, have honored tens of thousands of middle level and high school students solely for their volunteer work since 1995.
Apply at: https://spirit.prudential.com for the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Complete the application and the parent & student agreement; then, on the "certification" page, download & e-mail the instructions to the Counseling Office - this is due on November 10.
More information on the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards can be found at: https://spirit.prudential.com/.
DAR Good Citizens Essay and Scholarship Contest: Deadline- November 2
The Frederick Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to sponsor the DAR Good Citizens program in Frederick County.
This program honors an outstanding young person in the senior class who demonstrates qualities of a good citizen, as well as provides an opportunity for this student to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. If you would like to be considered please contact jessica.miller@fcps.org
Elks Most Valuable Student application: Deadline: November 15
This scholarship is available to any current high school senior who is a US citizen. The application process is done completely online, though at some point the student's application will be forwarded to their guidance office to verify the appropriate information.
Nationally, 500 scholarships are awarded. 480 of these are $4000 scholarships - $1000/year for 4 years. The top 20 scholarships range from $20,000 to $50,000 in total.
The applications can be found online at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INFORMATION FOR HOMELESS AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH
Application Waivers
Students who qualify as homeless youth can receive price reductions and waivers for AP exams, ACT/SAT entrance exam fees, and college applications. College Board is responsible for administering AP and entrance exams and has information on how to get this cost waived. CB also provides up to 4 requests for waiver of college application fee for qualified students.
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