Counseling Department - Sophomore Class of 2027

Ms. Twanya D. Brown, Professional School Counselor

Class Sponsor: Mr. Adam Thomas and Mr. Andrew Woodson

Class Coordinator: TBA

Assistant Principal: Mr. Wayne Lassiter

Canvas Classroom for the Class of 2027

10TH GRADERS

To obtain sophomore status, students must earn at least 10 credits.

As a sophomore, continue to focus on strong study habits, obtaining good grades, participating in extra-curricular activities, and taking courses that are interesting to you and provide a challenge. Continue to explore career interests and options. Your grades continue to be part of your permanent record.

SEPTEMBER

Schedule changes may take place during the first two weeks of school. If you have a problem with your schedule, make an appointment with your counselor during study hall or lunch or before or after school.
If you are college bound, consider registering for the PSAT (practice test for the SAT). Oxon Hill High School tests on the third Wednesday in October. Click here for more information about the PSAT.

OCTOBER

School Counselors distribute PSAT study guides to students who have registered for the PSAT.

DECEMBER

PSAT results are distributed to students during the school day. School Counselors interpret score reports for students and give them interpretive information to bring home to their parents. PSAT results do not appear on the transcript.

JANUARY

School Counselors will meet with sophomores to:
- review graduation requirements
- continue with career exploration using Naviance Student, initially introduced to them as freshmen. For those who are ready, college exploration may begin as well on this website. Students chose a username and password when they logged in for the first time and can use this id to log into Naviance Student from home. Students can reset their passwords in the event that they have lost/forgotten theirs.

FEBRUARY-MARCH

Students will begin the course selection process for next year. The Course Description Guide can be located in the Counselor’s Suite.
Parents will be emailed/mailed a copy of the course selection form noting their student's course selections. Parents should review this form carefully with their child, note any changes or questions they may have, sign and return to the Guidance Office immediately to account for student's requests.

APRIL-MAY

College bound students may wish to register for a June SAT Subject Test for classes you have taken this year.
Students will be encouraged to raise their grades as much as possible, stay for after school help, seek tutoring, etc. to help prepare for final exams and Regents exams.

JUNE

Final exams and MCAP exams are administered.

Learning Styles Inventory Survey

Required by ALL 9th Graders

Creating Smart Goals

Required by ALL 9th Graders

Resume Building

Required by ALL 9th Graders

Student Service Learning Hours Click Here

Class Sponsor: Mr. Adam Thomas and Mr. Andrew Woodson

Class Coordinator: TBA

Assistant Principal: Mr. Wayne Lassiter

Canvas Classroom for the Class of 2027

10TH GRADERS

To obtain sophomore status, students must earn at least 10 credits.

SEPTEMBER

Schedule changes may take place during the first two weeks of school. If you have a problem with your schedule, make an appointment with your counselor during study hall or lunch or before or after school.

If you are college bound, consider registering for the PSAT (practice test for the SAT). Oxon Hill High School tests on the third Wednesday in October. Click here for more information about the PSAT.

OCTOBER

School Counselors distribute PSAT study guides to students who have registered for the PSAT.

DECEMBER

PSAT results are distributed to students during the school day. School Counselors interpret score reports for students and give them interpretive information to bring home to their parents. PSAT results do not appear on the transcript.

JANUARY

School Counselors will meet with sophomores to:

review graduation requirements

FEBRUARY-MARCH

Students will begin the course selection process for next year. The Course Description Guide can be located in the Counselor’s Suite.

Parents will be emailed/mailed a copy of the course selection form noting their student's course selections. Parents should review this form carefully with their child, note any changes or questions they may have, sign and return to the Guidance Office immediately to account for student's requests.

APRIL-MAY

College bound students may wish to register for a June SAT Subject Test for classes you have taken this year.

Students will be encouraged to raise their grades as much as possible, stay for after school help, seek tutoring, etc. to help prepare for final exams and Regents exams.

JUNE

Final exams and MCAP exams are administered.

Learning Styles Inventory Survey

Creating Smart Goals

Resume Building