HS Counseling Department

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Welcome to the OVHS Counseling Department

The Counseling Office is Open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm

Monday through Friday during the regular school year.

PHONE - 610-987-4100, EXT 6013

FAX - 610-987-4107

EDUCATION VERIFICATION REQUESTS
Your organization's form AND proof of consent 
must be emailed to kshade@ovsdpa.org.  
Verifications can NOT be done via phone.
Thank you!


School Counselors

Joanna Schlottman - Students Last Names A-G                  

Email Address - jschlottman@ovsdpa.org

Andrea Freese - Students Last Names H-P 

Email Address - afreese@ovsdpa.org             

Kristina Angstadt - Students Last Names Q-Z                     

Email Address - kangstadt@ovsdpa.org                     

Counseling Secretary

Kelly Shade                                                                          

Email Address - kshade@ovsdpa.org


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Attention: College admission representatives!

You can now go to https://repvisits.com to schedule a visit with our high school.

BERKS CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

4 months ago

The Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) is a three (3) year accredited program offering 40 career programs in seven (7) career areas and five (5) technical academies with Reading Area Community College and Bloomsburg University.  Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 attend on a half day basis taking required academic courses at Oley Valley High School, while attending BCTC for their career and technical program.  Senior students who demonstrate a high level of competency in their program may participate in a supervised work-based learning experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS - Students apply for enrollment  through the Guidance Office in October of each year.  Applications are submitted by the Guidance Office and to be considered for their first round selection process must be on file at BCTC by December 15.

2024-25 PROGRAM OF STUDIES - Information on the programs offered can be obtained by visiting www.berkscareer.com  or contacting the High School Guidance Office.

TEACHER/TECHNICAL ACADEMY BOOKLET - Booklet Link


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SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWSLETTERS

The School Counseling Office will be sending Newsletters via School Messenger periodically throughout the school year.  Below are the newsletters sent during the 2022-23 and 2021-22 school year.

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August 2023 -

https://www.smore.com/w5bdh

Summer 2023 -

https://www.smore.com/dgkz2

May 2023 -

https://www.smore.com/​8hsk4

April 2023 -

https://www.smore.com/8es27f

March 2023 -

https://www.smore.com/n0krq

February 2023 -

https://www.smore.com/p2j97

December 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/zwpqf

November 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/​awj

October/November 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/​jae8x

September/October 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/4hrq1

August 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/1d9hf

June 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/htzag

May 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/kqe2w

April 2022-

https://www.smore.com/1fyes

March 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/7s9ma

February 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/qan3r

January 2022 -

https://www.smore.com/806pn

December 2021-

https://www.smore.com/​ygf4x

November 2021 -

https://www.smore.com/yg8z4

October 2021 - https://www.smore.com/e7bk6

September 2021 -

https://www.smore.​com/4c2gn

August 2021 -

https://www.smore.com/​s925f

Senior College Applications

4 months ago

Steps to College Application

1. Review your unofficial transcript with your Parent/Guardian.  Any changes to the transcript must be given to the Guidance Office

2.  Complete a green TRANSCRIPT RELEASE Form and return it to the Guidance Office.  Transcripts will not be released to college/technical schools without a Transcript Release form on file in the Guidance Office.

3.  Check NAVIANCE to make sure that your LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS are uploaded in NAVIANCE.  If your letters are not uploaded, contact the teachers to inform them you will be applying to colleges shortly.

4.  Schedule a SENIOR MEETING with your COUNSELOR

5.  Begin to fill out your COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.  Applications can be found on the college website.

6. Once you have submitted your application, go to Naviance, move that college from COLLEGES I AM THINKING ABOUT to COLLEGES I AM APPLYING TO.  If you completed a common application be sure to match your common app on Naviance.

7.  Submit your TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM to your Counselor.

8.  SAT/ACT scores are not included on the HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT.  SAT scores must be sent by COLLEGE BOARD and ACT by ACT.  Log on to your account at these websites to send the scores.

9.  Apply for Financial Aid after October 1.  Visit fafsa.ed.gov

 

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ACCELERATE YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION

4 months ago

EARN COLLEGE CREDITS THROUGH RACC DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Oley Valley High students can earn college credit while they are in high school through the Dual Enrollment program with Reading Area Community College.

DUAL ENROLLMENT – Participating students will receive credit from both institutions. High school graduation credit will be awarded from OVHS, and transferable college credit will be awarded from RACC. OVHS faculty members on the OVHS campus will teach the courses.

TRANSFERABILITY – RACC maintains a number of articulation agreements with traditional four-year colleges and universities. Since these courses would be traditional college freshman selections, the transferability factor is high. However, students are encouraged to obtain verification by contacting the colleges and universities where they are interested in attending.

TUITION AND FEES – Tuition and fees are established by RACC and are subject to change. Current tuition for the 2020-21 school year is $99 per credit. Bills are sent to the home of the registered students by the RACC cashier’s office. Once a student has registered for a course, should he/she decide to withdraw from the course, the amount of the refund is dependent upon the date RACC receives notice of the intended withdrawal.

TRANSCRIPT – Students can obtain official transcripts by sending a written request (along with $6.00 fee) to: Registrar, Reading Area Community College, P.O. Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603.

TIME LINE – All courses will follow the OVHS school calendar.  Dual enrollment registration information can be obtained in the Guidance Office.

RACC CONTACT – Kristen Marcinko, email: kmarcinko@racc.edu

Phone 610-372-4721, Ext. 5127

 2020-21 OVHS DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

OVHS COURSE

RACC COURSE

SECTION #

RACC COURSE

CREDIT

Biology CP

BIO 120-1503 or

BIO 120-1504 

4.0

AP Biology

BIO 150-1504  &

BIO 155-3503

8.0

AP Chemistry

CHE 150-1504 &

CHE 155-3503

8.0

English IV CP

COM 121-1506

3.0

Honors English

COM 121 -1509 &

ENG 125-3507

6.0

AP Environmental Science

ENV 130-1507

3.0

AP US History

HIS 110-1504 &

HIS 115-3505

6.0

AP Statistics

MAT 210-1505

3.0

AP Calculus AB

MAT 220-1504 &

MAT 221-3504 

8.0

AP Calculus BC

MAT 221-15044 

4.0

AP Physics

PHY 250-1502 

4.0

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SAT & ACT Information

4 months ago

 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SAT AND ACT?

Colleges require students to take either the SAT or the ACT.  There is no advantage of taking one test over another.  Students should choose the test that is best for them.  Some students opt to take both tests, as they cover slightly different things.

Subject Content - The ACT includes a science section and the SAT does not.  The SAT does test scientific skills, but does not have a science section like the ACT.  Both tests include a math section and cover geometry and trigonometry.  The SAT covers data analysis and the ACT covers probability and statistics.  SAT's essay portion will test you on your comprehension of a source.  The ACT will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues.  As the essay portion is optional in both tests, colleges do not take the score into account during the admissions process.

Length of Test - The length of each of the sections in the SAT and ACT vary between the two tests.  The SAT is longer at (3) three hours and 50 minutes with the essay.  The ACT is (3) three hours and 35 minutes with the writing section.

Scoring - The SAT is scored on a scale of 400 - 1600, with the ACT scoring on a scale of 1-36.  You will only be scored for every correct answer and not penalized for incorrect answers

Cost - The cost of each test varies only slightly.

SAT

WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THE TEST?

Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school, but the SAT can be taken at anytime during a student’s high school career. At least half of all students take the SAT twice — in the spring of their junior year and in the fall of their senior year. Most students also improve their score the second time around.

WHAT DAYS ARE THE TESTS OFFERED?

A listing of the test dates can be found at:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

A complete list of test dates and registration deadlines is found at the end of this block.

WHERE ARE THE TESTS OFFERED?

You will be able to see up to date seat availability within the SAT registration process. Select your SAT test date then select a Country or Region, find a test center near you and start your registration to find seat availability.

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/find-test-centers

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE TEST?

Students should register for the test at:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE TEST?

Several options to practice for the test are available at:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice

ACT

WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THE TEST?

You should take the ACT at least two months ahead of the application deadlines of all the colleges and scholarship agencies you might want to apply to.  Most students take the ACT in the spring of your junior year.

WHAT DAYS ARE THE TESTS OFFERED?

A listing of the test dates can be found at:

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html#fall-reg

A complete list of test dates and registration deadlines is found at the end of this block.

WHERE ARE THE TESTS OFFERED?

You will be able to see up to date locations and testing dates by entering your information in the Test Centers Location search found on the website below;

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/test-center-locator.html

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE TEST?

Students should register for the test at:

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE TEST?

Several options to practice for the test are available at:

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html

















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Scholarship Opportunities

There are many scholarship opportunities available for students graduating in June of 2021.

  1. Scholarships are posted to NAVIANCE under the COLLEGE TAB and on the wall out side the Guidance Office. Oley Valley is very fortunate to have a number of local organizations sponsor scholarships: Oley Valley Community Education Foundation, the Oley Valley Business Association, Friedens Lutheran Church, and the Fleetwood Rotary to name a few.
  2. Check out the websites of the COLLEGES you are applying to, as they have scholarship opportunities. Or contact their Financial Aid office for detailed information on scholarships and financial aid.
  3. Many employers, unions, organizations, clubs, banks provide scholarships. Have your family members inquire with these businesses and organizations.
  4. FASTWEB - All you need is an account and find thousands of scholarships from all over the country.

www.fastweb.com 5. FAFSA - Apply for federal loans and grants.

Stop by the Guidance Office and speak with the Guidance Secretary or your Counselor for additional information.

DRIVERS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

DRIVERS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

John’s Driving School

The BCIU and Oley Valley School District have partnered with John’s Driving School for professional driving instruction. This program was previously provided through the BCIU. Parents/Students interested in professional driving instruction can learn more about John’s Driving School by Ctlr + clicking on this link John's Driving School/Oley Valley School District.  The link to John’s Driving School website can also be found on the Oley Valley School District home page under Headlines and then clicking on Oley Valley High School Drivers Education Information.

Advanced Placement Courses 

4 months ago

Advanced Placement is a program of college level courses and exams that gives motivated students the opportunity to get ahead by earning credits and or advanced placement for college while in High School.  The College Board provides high schools with course descriptions of college subjects and the Advanced Placement Exams for those subjects.  

                                                         2020-21 AP COURSE OFFERINGS

BIOLOGY

CALCULUS AB & BC

CHEMISTRY

COMPUTER SCIENCE A

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

ENGLISH - LANGUAGE & COMP

ENGLISH – LIT & COMP

EUROPEAN HISTORY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

MUSIC THEORY

PHYSICS C: MECHANICS

PSYCHOLOGY

STATISTICS

UNITED STATES HISTORY

2-D ART & DESIGN

Additional courses are offered through an online format 

   Students enrolled in an Advanced Placement course are required to take the AP Exam. 

2020-21 EXAM COSTS 

1 Exam - $47.50

2  Exams - $95

3 or more Exams - $142.50

  Additional information on Advance Placement can be found on the College Board     website www.apstudent.collegeboard.org

 


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Junior Class Preparing for College

CAMPUS VISIT CHECKLIST Make the Most of Your Trip! Visiting a campus helps you get a sense of what that college – and life for its students – is like. This can make a difference when you’re deciding whether the college is a good fit for you. When you’re planning your trips, make sure that you allow enough time to explore each college as fully as possible. The attached document will help you with some things you can check out while you’re visiting. Campus Visit Checklist

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

4 months ago

SAP is a group of specially trained Oley Valley High School teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses and a liaison from Caron Foundation.  This voluntary program offers supportive services to students experiencing academic, behavioral and or emotional difficulties that may pose barriers to school success.

The SAP team receives referrals from administrators, faculty, staff, parents/guardians and students themselves.  The team assists students with being bullied or harassed, drug or alcohol use/abuse, attendance/truancy, academic concerns, changes in behavior, personal problems, mental health concerns and other issues which cause a student to struggle in and out of school.  Support services both in and outside of school are recommended by the SAP team, after working with the student and their families to determine the need for services.

All communication is confidential. No one other than the SAP team will know the students involved in this program.

 

2020-21 STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TEAM MEMBERS

Ms. Kristina Angstadt – Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Tonya Bauer – Teacher

Mrs. AnnMarie Borovik – Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Rebecca Doutrich – Guidance Counselor

Mr. William Harrison – Principal

Mrs. Angela Marino – Teacher

Mr. Sean Ryan – Assistant Principal

Mrs. Holly Stutzman – School Nurse

Caron Representative

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Summer Programs

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

SUMMER PROGRAMS – A multitude of summer opportunities are available for students. Many of these programs have early registration deadlines. See the summer program binder in the guidance office for more information or sign on to Naviance Family Connection for a list of summer enrichment programs.

Naviance

4 months ago

WELCOME to Family Connection in Naviance!


Family Connection from Naviance is a Web-based service designed for students, parents and counselors.  It is a comprehensive website that you can use to help make decisions about courses, colleges and careers.  Family Connection provides up-to-date information that is specific to our students at Oley Valley High School.  It allows us to share information with you about upcoming meetings, news and events, as well as other Web resources for college and career information.

Naviance provides many uses for families throughout the college search process.  It can serve as a direct link for students to college websites and applications and houses information personal to the student such as GPA and test scores.  This allows the student to compare their data with that of past Oley Valley graduates who have applied to the same colleges and universities.

The following link provides an introduction and tutorial on navigating Family Connection:
https://www.naviance.com/resources/tag/family-connection

Students and parents are now able to log in to Family Connection in Naviance using the following link:
https://connection.naviance.com/oleyvhs

If you need a login and password, please contact the Guidance Office.

We hope you will get familiar with Naviance Family Connection and all that it has to offer for your college and career planning.

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PA Bullying Prevention Consultation Line

4 months ago

The Office for Safe Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), is pleased to announce the availability of the PA Bullying Prevention Consultation Line.  The Bullying Prevention Consultation Line is a toll free number that will allow individuals experiencing chronic and unresolved bullying to discuss effective strategies and available resources to deal with school-based bullying.  This supportive resource has been developed in collaboration with the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (CHPDP), and is available, at no cost, to students, parents/guardians and school districts across the state of Pennsylvania.

 

Messages can be left 24 hour a day, seven days a week, and will be returned Monday-Friday during normal business hours.  The Consultation Line number is 1-866-716-0424.

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Online College Course Resource for Students

4 months ago

Below are comprehensive educational resources which allow anyone to search for accredited online schools throughout the nation, specific online degree programs, or online colleges in Pennsylvania that can help you pursue an education and career of your choice.

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/pennsylvania/
 http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/degree-programs/
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/guide/

~ Pennsylvania’s Accredited Online Colleges

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