NCAA Eligibility Center
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Maryland's One-Stop Career Centers
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
College and Career Planning
Career & Technology Center
FCPS Career & College Prep
College Board Testing Accommodations
ACT Testing
College Board (SAT, PSAT, College Planning, etc)
College Application Calendar
FORMS, APPLICATIONS, INFORMATION
FCPS Graduation Requirements
Work Permit
2025 Course Offering Guide
2025 Course Planning Guide
2025 College Profile
2024-2025 Course Registration Videos & Instructions
NAVIANCE QUICK-LIST HOW-TO
To request a Letter of Recommendation, a student must first ask the teacher in person for the letter:
- Log in to Naviance Student.
- Navigate to Colleges > Apply to College > Letters of Recommendation
- Click to Add Request.
- Select Teacher Name from the Drop-down menu.
- Choose if the letter is for one specific college or for All current and future colleges on the list.
- Write a personal note.
- Click Submit Request.
- Additional copies of your recommendations can be acquired in the Counseling Office if you need extras for scholarship applications. See your counselor or Ms. Harding for copies.
To sign up for a College Visit, a student must:
- Log in to Naviance Student.
- Navigate to Colleges > Research Colleges > College Visits or go to Colleges Home and find the College Visits card.
- Click RegisterNOW to sign up.
- All college visits are during SET.
To request an Official Transcript for COLLEGES, a student must:
- Log in to Naviance Student.
- Navigate to Colleges > Apply to College > Manage Transcripts
- If you add a college to your Colleges I’m Applying to List, you have the option to request transcripts at that time.
- If not, select College Application Transcript.
- Follow the steps to request college application transcript.
To request an Official Transcript ($2.00 each) for Personal use or Scholarship Application, a student must:
- Email Ms. Harding at Diane.Harding@fcps.org and include the following Transcript Request Form.
- Or drop the form off to Ms. Harding in the Counseling Office.
- Official copies are $2.00 each (cash or checks payable to: OHS)
To request an Unofficial Transcript (FREE) for SCHOLARSHIPS, ATHLETICS, HONOR SOCIETIES, OTHER, a student must:
Log on to Naviance https://student.naviance.com/oakdalehs (single sign on)
Click on the Colleges Tab (at the top)
Under the Apply to College Column Click on Manage Transcripts
Click on the Plus Sign (+)
Select “Other Transcript”
Please allow 1-2 business days to receive your transcript. A PDF copy will be sent to your FCPS email, not mailed. The email will come from Ms. Harding.
All unofficial transcripts are emailed to the student by Mrs. Harding (OHS Counseling Secretary).
Be sure that your email is up-to-date in your profile in your Naviance account.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Harding in the Counseling Office or email Diane.Harding@fcps.org.
How to Match your Common App account to Naviance: https://www.screencast.com/t/gxEQkElyo1
How to Send SAT scores to colleges: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/12332.pdf
SPECIAL FCPS PROGRAMS
Frederick County Virtual School
The Frederick County Virtual School offers online courses during the school day, called Virtual-In-School (VIS), which students select during their regular course registration, or outside of the school day, called Virtual-Outside-of-School (VOS), which students register for at a later time separately.
FCVS Website: https://education.fcps.org/fcvs
Career & Technology Center (CTC)
The Career & Technology Center is located in Frederick next to Frederick Community College. Students in these programs attend CTC for half the day and OHS for half the day, with bus transportation provided from OHS to CTC and back.
CTC Website: http://edu.fcps.org/ctc
Admissions to CTC and Shadowing a Program
Academy for the Fine Arts (AFA)
This program is at Governor Thomas Johnson High School (GTJHS) and students can attend the program half day at GTJHS and attend OHS the other half of the day, or transfer to GTJHS fulltime. Bus transportation is provided from OHS to GTJHS and back.
AFA Website: https://www.fcpsartsacademy.org/
Focus Area Information Sheets: Dance, Theater, Visual Art, and Music
Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Core (NJROTC):
This program is at Governor Thomas Johnson High School (GTJHS) and students can attend the program half day at GTJHS and attend OHS the other half of the day, or transfer to GTJHS fulltime. Bus transportation is provided from OHS to GTJHS and back.
Patriot NJOTC Website: http://patriotnjrotc.com/
ASVAB - The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. The ASVAB will be administered once a year to any interested OHS students (Grades 10-12) for free during the school day. If you are interested in participating, please see Mrs. Harding in the Guidance Office.
Selective Service - Under Federal Law, virtually all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Men are eligible to register at 17 years and 3 months. Students can register at www.sss.gov
Military Opt Out - On the Confidential Student Information Cards in an area to state your preference. Your preference is only good for one year and you must update your information each year for the student to remain on the Opt Out List.
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SCHOOL COUNSELING
In a comprehensive developmental counseling program, with the direction of the school counselor, students will develop the following competencies:
Academic Development
Students will:
demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
- complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options, including college.
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Career Development
Students will:
demonstrate skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
- employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work.
Personal/Social Development
Students will:
demonstrate the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
- make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
- demonstrate an understanding of safety and survival skills.
- demonstrate an understanding of bullying, including prevention skills and appropriate intervention.
These counseling services are delivered through:
Classroom Lessons
- Small Group Counseling
- Solution Focused Brief Individual Counseling
The counseling department encourages and appreciates parental involvement, input, and will coordinate parent conferences with classroom teachers. A counselor will frequently request appointments with students to discuss academic or social concerns. Students wishing to talk with a counselor should stop by the counseling office before school or during lunch to request an appointment. All information you or your child tells the counselor remains confidential with the counselor unless there is potential harm to your child or others. We look forward to working with you this year. If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to call us.
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Counseling Office:
Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Kelli Connolly, Registrar
Diane Harding, Secretary
Debbie Nester, Secretary
Nick DeWaal, Counselor
Last names: A-Del
227-203-3406
Tara Ketteringham, Counselor
Last names: Dem-Jal
227-203-3408
Judy McGraw, Counselor
Last names: Jam-Mon
227-203-3407
Ilana Blum, Counselor
Last names: Moo-Sem
227-203-3403
Christy Polce, Counselor
Last names: Sen-Z
227-203-3405