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Principal: Mr. Eric Humphrey

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kelsea Broomas

Counselor: Mrs. Leslie Todd

Student Success Secretary: Mrs. Cindi Parish

Your Student’s Future

Important Dates

Saturday, Feb. 13th Career and Education Day (Houston Hispanic Forum)

George R. Brown Convention Center

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesday, Feb 9th National College Fair

NRG Center 9:30pm - 12:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pmhttp://www.nacacnet.org/

Achievement Awards Points added for extracurricular activities

Achievement – 65 points Excellence – 90 points

See Handbook for number of points per activity

Sponsors must initial points on form Start a list of activities and accomplishments

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Unofficial Class Rank and GPA Calculated at the completion of 11th grade

Recalculated at the end of semester 1 Final Rank calculated at the end of 5th 6-weeks Remember top 10% get automatic admission to any

state college or university in Texas if all application deadlines are met (except UT Austin 7%)

See student handbook for explanation of rank and GPA

Courses included in rank Engish, Math, Science, Social Studies, LOTE ,

Technology Applications, Honors Band

Testing EOC – Eng1,Eng2,Bio,Alg1,US Hist SAT or ACT - college admission

(fee waivers available for qualifying students)

TSI Assessment- must be taken prior to registration to a Texas college if not exempt.

Junior or Community Colleges are open admissions and do not require SAT or ACT tests but do require the TSI Assessment

SAT vs ACTThe SAT is a reasoning test that measures critical thinking skills in three areas: writing, critical reading, and mathematics. Each section is scored on a scale of 200-800, and the entire test takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete.

The ACT is a knowledge-based test covering four subject areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. An optional 30-minute writing test is also available for students applying to colleges that require this component. Scores are represented on a scale of 1-36 for each of the subject tests, as well as a composite score. The test lasts 2 hours and 55 minutes, or 3 hours and 25 minutes, including the optional essay portion.

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New SAT It will better reflect classroom learning, be

more relevant with less obscurer vocabulary, focus on the math that matters most, eliminate the guessing penalty, and come with free test practice from Khan Academy.

3 hours 50 minutes – total testing time Scale range: 400-1600

TSI AssessmentTexas Success Initiative Assessment

Exemptions:

STAAR SAT I ACT

ALG 2 – Level 2+ Cr Read – 500 English – 19

English 3 – Level 2+ Math – 500 Math – 19

Total – 1070 Composite – 23

SAT/ACT Prep Options Test Prep Pull-out - Plato College Transition – Mr. Garza SAT/ACT Prep Class – Mrs. Standley and Mrs.

Neal Online

My College QuickStart – PSAT CollegeBoard sat.collegeboard.org actstudent.org march2success.com Khan Academy

Junior Colleges and Trade Schools Trade or Technical Schools

offer intensive training in a particular area often help locate employment upon graduation

Community or Junior Colleges offer core courses that could transfer to a 4 year

university or college. offer certification and training programs good transition for students not wanting a large

college/university

College Applications

Apply to 4 or more (Campaign by College Board) Safe – one you know you will be accepted 2-Good Fit – match academic ability Goal - more challenging to be accepted

Increase Access to Opportunity Enrollment increases significantly when

students apply to 3-4 colleges Students who enroll in a college that

matches their academic achievement graduate at a higher rate and in less time.

Source: College Board Counselor Workshop

Apply for Admission & Observe Deadlines

Submit application materials

College Application for admission www.applytexas.org or www.commonapp.org

High school transcript (Transcript Request Form in the Counselor's Office)

Teacher Recommendations (Recommendation Request Form in Counselor’s Office)

College Admission test results (Request from College Board and ACT - allow 6 weeks)

College Application Fee (maybe required)

(Fee waiver available for eligible students)

Source: ACT College Planning Guide

Deadlines Types of Admissions Regular

check each college to determine deadline Early Decision (east/west coast schools, private schools)

first choice college commit to attend once accepted must withdraw all other applications once accepted

Early Action (if applied to numerous institutions) student has applied early and has been accepted not obligated to accept an offer of admission

Admission Deadlines Scholarship, financial aid, admission, priority admission

Housing Check with each college to determine deadlines for applyingFinancial Aid check each college for priority deadlineVaccinations Meningitis Required to be enrolled

Counselor’s Office Transcript request form

Order transcripts for college admission and scholarships

Order a final transcript in June to be sent to the college you choose

College Information Computer available for college needs Testing Information/Materials Fee Waivers Scholarships

Success in College Manage time wisely - Be organized, keep a planner, attend

classes regularly.

Develop good study habits - Participate in study groups. Plan to study 3 hours for every one hour in class. Do not cram the night before.

Complete work - Turn in assignments that are neat and legible. Get to know your professors.

Get involved - Students who are involved in campus activities are more likely to be successful and happier.

Know your resources - Become familiar with your campus and its facilities.

Take care of yourself - On average, freshmen gain 15 pounds—eat right and exercise. Being well-rested helps you concentrate.

Success in College Continued Set goals for yourself - Short and Long-term; write them down.

Learn to say “NO” - Do not take on more responsibilities than you can handle. Avoid a heavy course load, too many extracurricular activities, too many social events, and too many hours at work. Balance is key!

Work on campus - Students employed on campus tend to have higher GPA’s and manage their time more efficiently. Helps to develop important contacts for future job references. Don’t work more than 20 hours per week wherever you decide to work.

Source: Educational Funding of the South, Inc.

Letters of Recommendation

Not necessary for most colleges but needed for scholarships.

Recommendation Request Form (Counselor’s Office)

Choose someone who knows you very well –teacher, employer, club sponsor, etc.

Written request at least 2 weeks before you need the letter.

Essays for College Applications Determine how many essays are needed and begin

working on them early.

Colleges take them seriously so revise, revise, revise before submitting. Have someone proof your essays such as an English teacher.

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Students who are planning on playing college sports in a Division I or II college or university must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse early in the senior year

Core courses must be passed each semester Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Order official transcript from Registrar to be mailed

to Clearinghouse (Counselor’s office)

Must take SAT or ACT Fee Waiver available to those who qualify

Kinds of Financial Aid

Grants & Scholarships funds are given as a gift which do not have to be

repaid

Loans funds have to be repaid with interest

Work Study funds earned on an hourly basis for services

rendered at the college or university

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year! (prior prior year 2017-18) Apply for a student and parent FSA ID number at

www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA is not a scholarship application Some scholarships require FAFSA information All colleges have a Financial Aid office to assist you with any

issues you might have FAFSA4caster is an online tool that helps students and

parents determine their current eligibility for federal student aid. Go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to learn how much aid you would receive if you applied today.

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid:Top 5 Things Students Should Know:1. Never rule out a school because of cost alone.2. Compare costs before applying: Net price

calculators can give a clear picture of actual costs and are on every college’s website.

3. Remember to apply: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadlines are available online.

4. Get Advice: The financial aid offices at local colleges often provide workshops or can give advice.

5. Compare awards: Look at all grants, loans and parental contributions before making a final decision on a college.

Source: College Board Counselor Workshop

FAFSA CompletionWhy It Matters In recent years, nearly half of all college undergraduates failed

to complete the FAFSA including 1.7 million low or moderate income students. 850,000 of these students were likely eligible for a Pell grant.

Students and families who are equipped to make informed financial decisions are more likely to prepare for, enter, and complete college.

Securing financial aid for students is an essential part of completing the college and career application, admission, and transition process.

Source: College Board Counselor Workshop

Texas Grant & Loan Programs Texas Resident

Recommended High School Program Demonstrates financial need Can receive awards of up to 150 semester hours No criminal record

Dual Credit Courses Lee College

Electrical, Welding/Pipefitting, Process Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, English, Psychology, Sociology, History

Lamar Institute of Technology (LiT) College Algebra - Moulton

University of Texas Permian Basin English, Literature, History, Music, Psychology,

Sociology, Art, Speech, Criminology, Algebra, PreCalculus, Calculus, Government, Spanish

Helpful Websites www.collegeforalltexans.com www.aie.org bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

Step by step videos Create Account and create plan

www.texascollegeandcareer.org www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholars/ www.mynextmove.org/ www.onetonline.org

See handouts for additional websites!