C. D. Hylton Senior High School

Counseling DepartmentSenior Parent Breakfast

Class of 2009

Only 251 Days Until Graduation

Guidance and Counseling Department Staff

• Robert Atkins…………………….Guidance Director• Angela Jenkins…………………..Career Counselor• Joseph Lederman……………….A - Con • Hurley Odom……………………..Coo - Har• Lynne Wooten-Mitchell………..Has - Mc• Barbara Dragos…………………..Md - Sam• Diana Brent……………………….San – Z• Sarah Smits……………………….Testing Coordinator• Liliana Bickham…………………..Guidance Secretary• Jolyn Carroll…………...............Registrar

SR. PLANNING CONFERENCES

• September 25 – October 8

• Graduation Requirements

• Post-Secondary Planning Survey

• Family Connection

Family Connection (Naviance)www.connection.naviance.com/hylton

NAVIANCE“Family Connection”

www.connection.naviance.com/hylton

• ALL SENIORS should be registered regardless of post-secondary plans

• Parents can access as a “guest”

• Counselors will communicate with parents and students via Family Connection

• Provide updated email address

EMPLOYMENT• Kuder Planning System

– www.va.kuder.com – Career Assessment– Prepare Resume

• Virginia Employment Commission (Woodbridge)

• Career Sites– www.vaview.org – www.careerbuilder.com

– www.monster.com

MILITARY

• Contact Representatives – Lunch Visits– Individual Appointments available

• ASVAB TEST – December 18th @ 7:30 am Auditorium– Sign up in Naviance (College Visits)

• Test Prep– www.March2success.com

COLLEGE EXAMSAsk about Fee Waivers!

• SAT www.collegeboard.com

• Hylton Test Dates: – Oct. 4

– Jan. 24

– Mar. 14

• ACTwww.act.org

• Hylton Test Dates:– Dec. 13

– Apr. 4

TEST PREP

• F-R-E-E Classes @ Hylton– POC: Ms. Amy Weiler, Asst. Principal

• PWCS On-line SAT Prep– POC: Ms. Amy Weiler, Asst. Principal

• SAT Prep Class (Richmond)– Sponsored by PWCS

– Permission slips due Wed., 10/8

COLLEGE FAIRS

• Oct. 7 Woodbridge HS, 6 – 8 pm

• Oct. 19 Fair Oaks Mall, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

(ticket required…will be sent via Naviance)

• Oct. 21 McLean Bible Church, 7 – 9 pm

(Christian Colleges)

FIELD TRIPS

• Alcanza – George Mason University (October 7th)

• HBCU- Washington, DC (mid-February)

• NOVA – Woodbridge Campus (early April)

• Virginia Employment Center (TBD)

SCHOLARSHIPS

• NAVIANCEwww.connection.naviance.com/hylton

(scholarship link)

• FASTWEB (good source for Nat'l $$)

• Inform Mrs. Jenkins of scholarships awards ASAP!

• Sr. Awards Night – May 20

College Application Procedures

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Allow 10 working days to process

• Mrs. Carroll (A-L) and Mrs. Bickham (M-Z)

• Transcripts– First 3 are F-R-E-E , $2 for

EACH additional – Request Transcript through

Naviance for College and Scholarships

• Mailing– 9 X 13 envelope– 3 stamps– Addressed PROPERLY

Senior Year

Stay Informed

EVENTS TO HELP PARENTS

October 17 “Last Minute Admissions Help”Workshop for Sr. Parents

December 9 Financial Aid Night (FAFSA) Forest Park HS (7 pm)

February 18 FAFSA On-line WorkshopHylton HS (8-10 a.m.)

EnjoyEnjoy YOUR YOUR Child’s Senior Child’s Senior

YearYear

For More Information:

Hylton High School

Counseling Dept.

703.580.4067

703.580.4069