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Junior Parent Night - Fall 2019

Class of 2021

Contact Information

● Erica Blando (College and Career Advisor) erica.blando@huttoisd.net

● Misty Davis (Junior Assistant Principal)Misty.davis@huttoisd.net

● James Rowland (Advise TX Adviser) advisetexas@huttoisd.net

● Lindsey Heselbarth (Junior School Counselor)lindsey.heselbarth@huttoisd.net

Graduation Requirements

4 English Credits4 Math Credits4 Science Credits4 Social Studies Credits2 Credits from Languages other than English1 Credit from Physical Education1 Credit from Fine Art4 Elective courses within the endorsement2 Additional elective courses

EOC / STAAR Test

English 1English 2Algebra 1Biology

US History

ATTENDANCE

Attendance

State law requires that a student between the ages of 6 and 19 attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction program, extended year program, or tutorial session, unless the student is otherwise excused from attendance or legally exempt.Must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered.Make up hours will be required in order to receive credit for days missed over THE REQUIRED 10%

Excused Absences

State law allows exemptions to the compulsory attendance requirements for several types of absences if the student makes up all work. These include the following activities and events:● Religious holy days; ● Required court appearances; ● Activities related to obtaining U.S. citizenship; ● Documented health-care appointments ● Approved college visits

Social Media

Grades

Skyward Family Access

By logging into Skyward Family Access you will be able to:

● Check term grades and assignments● Receive report cards and progress reports● Track student attendance and tardies● View schedule information● See calendar and upcoming events

Skyward Family Access

POST SECONDARY PLANS

NAVIANCE

Naviance is a college and career readiness tool which allows students to explore their options, take interest surveys, track college application progress, find scholarships and more.

Log in at www.naviance.com ● Username is students school ID/lunch code● Password is students full date of birth mmddyyyy

Sign up for college presentations held at Hutto HS.

MILITARY

● Meet eligibility requirements● Research branches and job opportunities● Meet with recruiter● Prepare for entrance exams and basic training

● ASVAB at HHS Senior Year

COLLEGE SEARCH

College Day Visits● See specific colleges for dates● Juniors are allowed 2 college days as an excused absence● Seniors are allowed 2 college days as excused absences

Online College Searches:● www.cappex.com● www.bigfuture.org● www.chegg.com

APPLY TO 4 OR MORE

● Dream - A dream school is one where your academic credentials fall in the lower end, or even below, the school's average range for the cohort of students accepted the previous year.

● Match - A match school is one where your academic credentials (SAT or ACT scores and class rank) fall well within the school's average range for the most recently accepted class.

● Safety - A safety school is one where your academic credentials exceed the school's range for the average freshman.

OPPORTUNITIES IN HUTTO

East Williamson County Higher Education Center(EWCHEC)

Temple CollegeTexas State Technical CollegeTexas A&M Central Texas (upper level courses)

Temple College vs. Austin Community College$2,910 → $5,415 (based on 15 credit hours)

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Community colleges are open enrollment, meaning that everyone that submits an application will be accepted.

Universities have different criteria for automatic admission, holistic review, and conditional acceptance.

● Top 10% rule● What Universities consider in holistic review

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

● College application:○ www.applytexas.org or www.commonapp.org or on college

website● Official SAT or ACT scores

○ must be sent from College Board or ACT (they are no longer included with transcripts)

● Application fee or fee waiver (see Mrs. Blando or Mr. Rowland)● Official High School transcripts● Essays (if applicable)● TSI scores or proof of exemption

SAT AND ACT

SAT – www.collegeboard.org • Nov. 2 Register by Oct. 3• Dec. 7 Register by Nov. 8• Mar. 14 Register by Feb. 14• May 2 Register by April 3• June 6 Register by May 8

Free test prep: www.khanacademy.org/sat and https://academy.act.org/

ACT – www.actstudent.org • Dec. 14 Register by Nov. 8• Feb. 8 Register by Jan. 10• *April 4 Register by February 28• June 13 Register by May 8• July 18 Register by June 1

● Students on free or reduced lunch should visit the College and Career Center for a test fee waiver.● At the time that you register, you can select 4 colleges to receive your scores. If you wait until after the test, it will cost

about $12 per college.

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

● Students can request a high school transcript through Naviance. They will either be sent electronically or through the mail depending on how the college accepts them.

● It is usually recommended to wait until you have submitted your application for admission before requesting your transcript.

APPLY TEXAS ESSAYS

● Essay A: Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?

● Essay B: Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.

● Essay C: You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?

TSI

● The TSI or Texas Success Initiative is used to determine if a student is ready for college-level coursework in the areas of reading, math and writing.

● Students are exempt from taking the TSI if they have the following scores on SAT/ACT:○ SAT – 480 EBRW, 530 Math○ ACT – Composite of 23 with a 19 in English and 19 in

Math● Juniors take the TSI in the spring

TEXAS A&M

Admission RequirementsClass Rank ACT SATTop 10% automatic admission1st Quarter 30 (>27) 1360 (620 Math, 660EBRW)

Essay A is required

Deadline: December 1*Engineering majors should apply by October 15

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

Admission Requirements

● Seniors - Top 6% - automatic admission● Outside of 6% - holistic review

● Essay A and short answer questions

● Priority Deadline: November 1● Final Deadline: December 1

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Admission Requirements

Class Rank ACT SATTop 10% automatic admission1st Quarter 24 11802nd Quarter 26 12403rd Quarter 27 12804th Quarter holistic review

Essays A and/or B are strongly encouraged Letters of recommendation encouraged for those who do not meet

automatic admission standards

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Admission Requirements

Class Rank ACT SATTop 10% automatic admission1st Quarter 20 10002nd Quarter 22 10903rd Quarter 26 12504th Quarter 29 1330

1 Essay Priority deadline: March 1

WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?

Federal, state, institutional, and private fund(s) used to assist eligible students in funding their education. Financial aid can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, waivers, and student employment.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

● FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

○ www.fafsa.gov

○ Application opens October 1st

○ You will use prior prior year’s tax returns (2019 tax returns)

○ We will offer financial aid workshops in October

HOW IS AID DETERMINED

The EFC (expected family contribution) is determined by looking at your family’s income, assets, and benefits and how many people you have in the household and how many will attend college during the year.

COA (cost of attendance) - EFC = financial need

SCHOLARSHIPS

● University scholarships – awarded on merit or financial need

● Many based upon SAT/ACT scores and class rank● Scholarship application often combined with

admission application● Some Universities have automatic scholarships● Departmental scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

● National scholarships - find a list on Naviance

● Scholarship search engines: www.fastweb.com, www.chegg.com, www.collegegreenlight.com, www.raise.me, www.goingmerry.com

● Local scholarships - application is available in the spring of senior year

College & Career Center - Room 200D

If your student has any questions about:● searching for/applying to college● scholarships● military● career options/exploration

Juniors should stop by the College and Career Corner in room 200D. They can start meeting with Mrs. Blando and Mr. Rowland now!

JUNIOR/SENIOR TIMELINE

● Fall 2019: Take the PSAT and start a list of colleges/careers of interest in Naviance.

● Winter 2019: Stay involved, log volunteer hours, organize college/career lists on Naviance, and prepare for standardized tests (ACT, SAT, AP, TSI).

● Spring 2020: Search and apply for scholarships on Naviance, visit colleges, register for senior year, gather letters of recommendation, and begin application essays.

● Summer 2020: Visit colleges, apply for scholarships, and work on applications and essays.

● Fall/Winter 2020: Visit the schools, complete/follow up on applications submit financial aid (FAFSA) forms.

● Spring 2021: Compare financial aid packages, make your final decision, and GRADUATE!

NCAA AND NAIA● Students interested in playing Division I or II

sports in college MUST register online for the clearinghouse BEFORE recruiters can talk to students or coaches regarding students.

● Register at www.ncaa.org OR www.play.naia.org

● Transcript will be uploaded at the end of the Junior year.

PSAT/NMSQT

● October 16th morning

● What to bring two #2 pencils and calculator

● Prepare using Khan Academy

● Measures academic skills you’ll need for college

● Co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation

● Serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarship & other scholarship competitions and practice for the SAT—11th grade

INFORMATION FROM GUIDANCE OFFICE

● Remind 101 – Send a text to 81010 with @huttohs as the message. Or send an email to huttohs@mail.remind.com

● Facebook - www.facebook.com/hippoguidance.

● Twitter - @hippoguidance

Announcements

● Don’t forget to sign up for your AP exams. AP registration form and payment due by November 1st at the latest.

● Please sign up for your child’s Junior Planning Conference with Ms. Heselbarth. https://huttohighschoolcounselors.youcanbook.me/

Contact Information

● Erica Blando (College and Career Advisor) erica.blando@huttoisd.net

● Misty Davis (Junior Assistant Principal)Misty.davis@huttoisd.net

● James Rowland (Advise TX Adviser) advisetexas@huttoisd.net

● Lindsey Heselbarth (Junior School Counselor)lindsey.heselbarth@huttoisd.net