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