Seniors
Announcements
Are you applying for colleges through the Common App here is a video on how to link your Common App and Schoolinks? Please link these accounts as it is very helpful for your teachers and counselors to complete letter of recommendations and school reports. This video also shows you how to complete the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Video tutorial -> https://www.loom.com/share/a33fb74a96334eeaab31e92abf29d845
SchooLinks
Our college and career readiness platform is called, SchooLinks! All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life-ready. As a guardian, you will have the opportunity to join your student in their career and college exploration process and have conversations with them about their future. You will have access to SchooLinks through your own account.
SchooLinks allows you to:
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View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments to learn more about their interests and what careers might be right for them
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See what colleges and careers your student has favorited and set as goals
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Check your personalized dashboard for upcoming events as well as important reminders and to-dos for your student
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Complete your own research on colleges, careers, and more to help you have informed conversations with your student
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Compare college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses
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Review your student’s course plans
SchooLinks is a tool that gives you access to the bigger picture of your students’ future. It also allows you to connect with their school counselor by allowing you to message them directly through the platform.
Watch this video and view this document to learn more about how to create your account.
Community Service
OHS seniors must earn a minimum of 25 community service hours to graduate. You will find community service opportunities and how to record your volunteer hours below.
Seniors must earn 25 hours.
If you earn a total or 100+ community service hours, you may qualify for an honor cord at graduation.
Many of our OHS clubs provide opportunities to earn community service!
Volunteer Match - Enter your city, along with other preferences.
Access your Community Service Log via SchooLinks under ENGAGE -> EXPERIENCE TRACKING.
Community service hours will be verified by OHS administration!
Community Service is NOT:
Working for family members
For pay
Required by a court
Additional Requirements
Please note that, in addition to the correct credits, all Washington state high school graduates must complete a High School & Beyond Plan and pass Washington State History (typically taken in middle school). Successful completion of the English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) is also required for graduation. Students typically take these exams at the end of their Sophomore year. Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to test (or retest) yearly as well. The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) is required for all students at the end of their Junior year, however successful completion is not currently a requirement.
Helpful Resources
Senior Class Google Classrooms
Seniors have 2 Google Classrooms to keep track of!
1. A Senior Classroom for all Graduation deadlines and senior year happenings
2. HSBP Classroom for all state requirements for them to be eligible to graduate and scholarship announcements.
Financial Aid
Washington State has mandated that all seniors and their parents/guardians attend a Financial Aid Advising Day event before December each year.
OHS holds Financial Aid Advising Day events in the fall. Details coming soon
Here is a list of live Webinar events for Financial Aid Advising Days hosted by the Washington Student Achievement Council via their 12th Year Campaign! Links to register are within the list.