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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
January 21
Schools Closed
January 25
End of First Semester and Term 2
January 28
Schools Closed for Students: Teacher Work Day
January 29
Second Semester and Term 3 Begins
February 6
Report Cards Issued
OPPORTUNITIES, NEWS AND INFORMATION
NEW ADDITIONS
REMINDERS FOR CLASS OF 2019
If you haven't ordered your Graduation Cap, Gown, and Tassel, please be sure to place your order online
ASAP
.
www.Balfour.com
If you haven't verified your name with Mrs. Connolly for your diploma, please stop by the Guidance Office by Jan. 25
.
John Hopkins University Engineering Innovation Summer Program
. June 24 - July 19, 9:00am - 3:00 pm. Potentially earn three college credits and one high school CTE credit. Financial assistance available. For more details go to
http://ei.jhu.edu
or call 410-516-6224
Nominate FCPS School Counselor of the Year
: It is that time of year again to nominate a school counselor who has done some amazing things in Frederick County. The process is a little different this year (and hopefully easier.) All you have to do to nominate a school counselor is to complete the nomination form, which is a simple google form with the school counselor’s name. etc. and a short paragraph as to why you think they should be the Frederick County school counselor of the year. Below is the link. Feel free to share this information with the parents and staff in your community! The nomination requirements are listed on the form. Don’t wait! Nominations are due no later than Thursday, January, 31
st
. Thank you, in advance, for your nominations! Here is the shareable link:
https://goo.gl/forms/Pz4CsWL1Q1ZueZ5h2
Duke University Summer Session
: Grades 9-12.Certificate Programs for High School Students - Summer 2019
June 16-July 5 - Leading Business into the Future, Cybersecurity, or Human Rights
July 14 - August 2: Diplomacy in the 21st Century or Global Mathematician
One Week residential programs for the Accelerated STEM Academy
For more information:
http://www.summersession.duke.edu
Deadline:
April 15, 2019
Esperanza Education Fund
will award scholarships of at least $5,000 and up to $20,000 to immigrant students in the Maryland to attend public college and universities, ergardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.
www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/
Deadline:
April 1, 2019
Gold Star Squadron 191 Sons of the American Legion 2019 Scholarship
has established five $1,000 Memorial Scholarship Grants to assist youth in furthering their education beyond high school.
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10168.pdf
Deadline:
April 1, 2019
Masonic Charities of Maryland Annual Scholarship Program
- Up to $5,000 in scholarships. Pick up application in Guidance office.
http://file://fcps.org/fcps/FORedirect/High%20Schools/Oakdale%20High/sherri.krivos/My%20Documents/Masonic%20Scholarship.pdf
Deadline:
March 1, 2019.
2019 NIAAA-MSADA Student Athlete Scholarship
- must have participated in 2 sports for at least 2 years in each sport.
http://www.msada-md.org
Deadline:
February 23, 2019
2019 Fordham Lee Poffenbarger Scholarship
- Each year we award scholarships to deserving, graduating high school seniors attending a Frederick County High school to help support their academic and educationa goals.
http://: http://www.fordhamlee.org/scholarship/
Deadline:
April 4, 2019
Out-of-District
Out-of-district applications will be accepted by the Department of Student Services office from January 2 to March 1. This applies to 1st time applicants and students reapplying.
Parents can apply by using the form located on the FCPS Web site:
http://www.fcps.org/student-services/Forms
Any parent needing assistance can call 240-236-2493.
College and Career Readiness Requirements
For the answers to Frequently Asked Questions in regards to CCR please visit:
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/Upload/0/7241.pdf
2019 ASVAB
On Tuesday,
March 5
the
ASVAB Career Exploration test
will be administered at OHS.
This is an assessment that will help with post-secondary options including, but not limited to, military options.
The ASVAB is free to interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students need to sign up on Naviance under the college visit tab to participate. The test will be begin at 8:00 AM in Room B200. The standard test time is approximately 3 hours.
2019 Miss Frederick Competition
- Candidate Orientation Meeting: If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please attend an orientation on either Saturday,
January 12 at 1:30pm
at the C.Burr Artz Library or Wednesday,
January 16 at 7pm
at the Urbana Library to get more information, but we'd like to send you something to review first, so please email us to request information packet -
missfrederick@gmail.com
Career and Technology Center (CTC) shadowing
CTC Shadowing Permission Form:
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/9564.doc
COLLEGE VISITS TO OAKDALE
COLLEGE VISITS
When college admission representatives visit Oakdale High School, students grades 11 and 12 are welcomed to attend their presentation. If a student wishes to participate they must sign-up their Naviance Account.(Click on Colleges TAB, Click on View ALL Upcoming College Visits, review the available choices and click on Sign-Up with the appropriate college.
How to Video:
.
http://www.screencast.com/t/qKG3uXj2D6v
Students will be added to the SET list for that particular day. Students are then to report to the designated room. If a student needs assistance with this process, please talk to Mrs. Krivos in the Counseling Office or email her at
Sherri.Krivos
@fcps.org
.
January 14 - Johnson & Wales University
NAVIANCE INFORMATION
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
Please be sure that you have an accurate email address in
Naviance
so you don't miss out on important information.
Go to the
Naviance
Website:
https://goo.gl/
YXd99x
Use Student Id for both Id and Password
> Click on the About Me tab
> Click on Profile
>Click on the pencil icon - email address
NAVIANCE
INSTRUCTIONS QUICK REFERENCE
NAVIANCE QUICK-LIST HOW-TO
To request a L
etter of Recommendation
, a student must first ask the teacher in person for the letter:
Log in to Naviance Student.
Navigate
to Colleges > Apply to College > Letters of Recommendation
Click to
Add Request
.
Select Teacher Name from the Drop-down menu.
Choose if the letter is for one specific college or for All current and future colleges on the list.
Write a personal note.
Click
Submit Request
.
Additional copies of your recommendations can be acquired in the Counseling Office if you need extras for scholarship applications. See your counselor or Mrs. Krivos for copies.
To sign up for a C
ollege Visit
, a student must:
Log in to Naviance Student.
Navigate to
Colleges > Research Colleges > College Visits
or go to Colleges Home and find the College Visits card.
Click
Sign Up
to sign up.
Click the
Sign Me Up
button.
All college visits are during SET.
To request an
Official Transcript for
COLLEGES
, a student must:
Log in to Naviance Student.
Navigate to
Colleges > Apply to College > Manage Transcripts
If you add a college to your Colleges I’m Applying to List, you have the option to request transcripts at that time.
If not, select College Application Transcript.
Follow the steps to request college application transcript.
To request an
Official Transcript ($2.00 each) for
Personal use or Scholarship Application
, a student must:
Email Mrs. Krivos at
Sherri.Krivos@fcps.org
and include the following
Transcript Request Form
.
Or drop the form off to Mrs. Krivos in the Counseling Office.
Official copies are $2.00 each (cash or checks payable to: OHS)
To request an U
nofficial Transcript (FREE) for SCHOLARSHIPS, ATHLETICS, OTHER
, a student must:
Log in to Naviance Student
Navigate to
Colleges
>
Apply to College
>
Manage Transcripts
.
Click the
Add
(Pink Plus).
Select either
Other Transcript
.
Follow the steps to request Other Transcript.
Once requested, transcript requests are managed from Transcript Request Manager
.
All official transcripts are emailed to the student thru Naviance. Be sure that your email is up-to-date in your profile in your Naviance account. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Krivos in the Counseling Office.
TESTING INFORMATION
ACT Registration Dates
Register at:
Act.org
CEEB/ETS High School code: 210664
ACT Test Dates
ACT Registration Deadline
ACT Scores Available
Saturday, February 9
Jan 11
Feb 20
Saturday, April 13
March 8
April 23
Saturday, June 8
May 3
June 18
SAT Registration Dates
Register at:
SAT.org
CEEB/ETS High School code: 210664
SAT Test Date
SAT Registration Deadline
SAT Scores Available
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Feb 8
Feb 27
Saturday, May 4, 2019
April 5
May 17
Saturday, June 1, 2019
May 3
July 10
RESOURCES
FREE Exam Prep & eBook Guides for PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, ASVAB & More!
Free exam preparation (SAT, ACT, AP, ASVAB, and more) is available online via the OHS Library. The Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) is a start-to-finish subscription resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life.
Over 300 practice tests and courses (AP, ACT, SAT, PSAT, GED, ASVAB, basic computer skills)
Dozens of ebooks containing valuable study material and practice tests
Information on over 4,000 accredited schools
Scholarship search featuring $8 billion in available scholarships
Resume builder with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases to get you started
Career modules covering subjects from career change to salary negotiations
Access our school subscription with the password "bears" at the following link:
http://www.galepages.com/fcpoakhs
(NOTE: look for TERC in the A-Z list)
Questions? Contact Library Staff at 240-566-9690 or email our Library Media Specialist at
Renate.Owen@fcps.org
.
College Board Website
: You can access resources for college searches, student aid, AP and SAT information at the following website:
www.collegeboard.com
Common Applications
: Many colleges/universities allow students to apply with a “Common Application” (not all do – please check). If you are interested in using this application, you will need to apply on line at the following address:
www.commonapp.org
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.
Naviance
is a web-based resource for staff, students, and parents that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning.
Family Connection
is the student’s side of the system and is linked with Naviance Succeed, the counselor’s system. How can it be used?
Career Planning
: Learning Style Inventory, Interest Inventory, Personality Inventory, Resume Building
College Planning
: College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration, Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources
Success Planning
: Personalized Goals and Tasks, Journal Entries, Student Planner, Shared Documents.
Go to the following website:
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=oakdalehs
Username: Student ID #
Password: Student ID #
NCAA Eligibility Center
Any student-athlete interested in playing at the Division 1 or 2 level must be cleared by the NCAA to participate.
www.eligibilitycenter.org
The student-athlete must log in using his/her NCAA ID or SSN and PIN. Please see Mrs. Krivos in the Guidance Office for a transcript release form or email her at
Sherri.Krivos
@fcps.org
Net Price Calculator
: The Net Price Calculator (
NPC
) is an online tool that provides estimates of college costs for prospective students, based on a set of inputs such as family income, size, and assets. THE
NPC
calculates estimated grant and scholarship aid and subtracts that total from the college’s cost of attendance, resulting in an estimated net price.
NPC
then goes the next step and subtracts the student’s estimated loans/financial aid to determine the estimated remaining cost.
For more information:
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/higher-ed/financial-aid/netprice
New Website for College-bound Students with Disabilities:
A new website –
http://www.going-to-college.org
has been developed to help high school students learn about living college life with a disability. The site provides video clips, activities, and resources that can help students get a head start in planning for college. Video interviews with college students with disabilities offer a way to hear first-hand from students with disabilities who have been successful. Modules include activities that will help students explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from college, and equip them with important considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college.
Selective Service
: A reminder that under federal law, virtually all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of
their
18th
birthday. Students can register on-line at
www.sss.gov
Work Permits:
There are new directions for minors (ages 14-17) wishing to get a work permit.
1) Complete the on-line application:
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/
ChildWorkPermit
/web/content/Home.aspx
2) Print the work permit. 3) Get the work permit signed by the minor (student), parent or legal guardian and employer (work permits are only valid when signed by all parties) During the 2014 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 467 that modified the requirements that must be met before a minor work permit can be issued. The change requires the Minor's parent or guardian to certify that the age on the minor work permit is correct rather than producing proof of age to an issuing officer. This change allows the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to grant applicants the ability to download and print a work permit directly from the application website. The new system began July 29. Minors are no longer required to obtain their work permit from an issuing officer.
FCPS
is committed to safe and drug free schools
. Check out our resources page at:
http://www.fcps.org/academics/Safe-Drug-Free-Schools.cfm
and additional assistance available through the Frederick County Health Department at:
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
SCHOLARSHIPS
Army ROTC Scholarship
Pay for full tuition and fees OR room and board ($10K/year - $5K/semester) students will be eligible for $600/semester for books as well as the monthly ROTC stipend. The stipend pays $300-$500 (tax free) for the freshman through seniors years, respectively.
2019 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Apply
https://www.elks.org/scholars/default.cfm?m=programs
. Deadline:
February 1, 2019
5th Annual Drive Smart Contest
- Creative Video Contest for Students. Students enter an original digital short about the dangers of distracted drivers for a chance to win $10,000 scholarship and other prizes. Students register, create and submit their digital short online and may submit multiple entries at
www.drivesmartnow.com
through
January 6, 2019
.
The Optimist Club of Frederick is offering a Youth Appreciation Scholarship
. All Juniors and Seniors students requiring financial assistance are encouraged to participate.
http://www.frederickoptimistclub.org
Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2019
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund. $5,000.
Fund is focused on helping economiclly-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education.
http://www.TAScholarshipFund.org
Deadline: March 27, 2019
FIDM National Scholarship Competition -
Awards more than 28 scholarships including 8 full one-year scholarships. TV personality Kris Jenner will select the winners for the National Scholarship Competition in the following majors: Apparel Industry Mgmt, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Merchandise Product Development, Visual Communications, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Graphic Design, Merchandising & Marketing, Social Media.Visit
bit.ly/FIDMscholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2019
Army Emergency Relief
- Scholarships for dependent children and spouses of active duty, retired, and deceased Army Soldiers. Applications and all instructions
www.aerhq.org
.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
B.Davis Scholarship
will be awarding $1,000. Visit
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
.
Deadline May 24, 2019
.
BigSun Scholarship
- All student athletes are eligible for this award. $500.
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 19, 2019
Kahlert Foundation Scholarship for Towson UTeach
- $4,000 Eligibility: enroll and maintain status as a full-time TU student in pursuit of a teaching certification in secondary school science or mathematics. Submit online application:
https://tinyurl.com/TU-Kahlert
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INFORMATION FOR HOMELESS AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH
Scholarship Programs for homeless youth
.
http://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship-program/
Unaccompanied Youth Information
Maryland Tuition Waiver for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth:
http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_homelessyouth.aspx
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5924.pdf
College Application Information for Homeless Youth
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5926.pdf
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/homeless-students-guide/
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5925.pdf
National Hispanic Fund Scholarships
https://www.hsf.net/
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.
DISCLAIMER:
Notice to any user of the provided information above.
Oakdale High School shall have no liability for the accuracy of the information and cannot be
held liable for any third-party claims or losses.
Oakdale High School, may, at any time, revise the information without notice and makes no
commitment to update this information.
Do you need help accessing substance abuse services and counseling?
Obtaining an evaluation for your child?
Mental health concerns?
Contact the Frederick County Health Department:
301-600-1029
or via their website
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
INTERPRETING SERVICES
If your family or guests require interpreting services for an event or meeting, please email
Mrs. Krivos at
Sherri.Krivos
@fcps.org
. Please submit your request, 10 days prior to the event.
Oakdale High School
http://education.fcps.org/ohs/
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Phone:
240-566-9400
Fax:
240-566-9401
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