WELCOME JUNIOR PARENTS!
JOHNSON COUNSELING STAFF Courtney Tarbox (Lead Counselor) A-BL Becky Hudkins BN-D Patti Snider E-HEP Julie Metcalf HER-MAK Richard Boeger MAL-PAS Mary Solis-Martinez PAT-SL Brandy Weaver SM-Z Lisa Williams STAN-Intervention Counselor Cynthia Miller Counselor Clerk (Transcript Requests) MaryLu Bjornson Counselor Clerk (VOE Forms) Pat Chavez Registrar CJ Johnson Data Processor
FIRST THINGS FIRST!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2021
FOUNDATION WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
ENDORSEMENTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY STEM PUBLIC SERVICE ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY STUDIES (STUDENTS MUST EARN CREDIT IN ALGEBRA II, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS) ACADEMIC 4 CORE SCIENCE EDUCATION FINE ARTS ACCOUNTING AP & DUAL CREDIT MATH JROTC SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AVID COMPUTER SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE ENGLISH FASHION DESIGN ENGINEERING LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY FOREIGN LANGUAGE MARKETING OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 HUMAN SERVICES VIDEO PRODUCTION DEBATE YEARBOOK JOURNALISM NEWSPAPER BROADCAST JOURNALISM AUTOMOTIVE TECH
STAAR/EOC In order to graduate, students must also pass 5 End of Course exams: English I English II Algebra I Biology U.S. History
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS After meeting the requirements of the FHSP, students may also earn a Performance Acknowledgement for outstanding performance: In dual credit courses (12 + hours with grades of 80 or higher) On an AP Exam (score of 3 or higher) On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT (based on specific scores) In bilingualism and biliteracy (specific requirements apply) With a business or industry certification or license (based on exam performance)
DUAL CREDIT PARENT NIGHT IN CTJ AUDITORIUM – January 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in Johnson Auditorium
WHAT IS IT? Courses that count for both high school and college credit- partnership with Alamo Colleges (SAC and St. Philip’s) College credits generally transfer to any state public college Students who plan to attend a private or out-of-state school should contact the university
HOW DO I GET IN Students must apply to San Antonio College online at www.applytexas.org Students must have a qualifying test score (SAT, ACT, or TSI) Students must submit required paperwork by deadlines (no late applications accepted)
DU DUAL CREDI AL CREDIT VS. AP T VS. AP Dual Credit it AP AP Must t Qualify ify Open Enrollm llment Students EARN both high Students take college- school AND college credit if level courses in high they earn a “C” or better each school. semester. An exam is not necessary for To receive college credit, the awarding of college credit. student must take AP Dual Credit grades will be exam and score 3, 4, or recorded on student’s 5. transcript from San Antonio College. Performance Performance acknowledgement earned acknowledgement can be for scores of 3 > earned for each semester.
DUAL CREDIT CLASSES AT CTJ AP Biology AP English IV AP Spanish Language AP US History Accounting Art Appreciation Business Management College Algebra
THE ROAD TO COLLEGE BEGINS JUNIOR YEAR
FALL OF JUNIOR YEAR
RESEARCH COLLEGES What is most important to look for in a college? o Consider the characteristics of the schools that offer your major: o Location o Size o Cost of school (Public vs. Private/In-State vs. Out-of-State) o Student Population o Class size/student/teacher ratio o List, compare, and VISIT those schools (College Website, BigFuture, or In- Person) o Narrow selection down to top 3 or 4 choices
BIG FUTURE https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
CAMPUS VISITS o Write te or call ll the admissions office to set up an appointment. o Spend nd a day/w /weeken eekend d on campus. o Tour the campus us (check out those dorms!) o Have a list of quest stio ions ns to ask when you get to the campus (meal plans, housing options, safety record, extracurricular opportunities, internship opportunities). o Check ck out the environment around the college. o Consi sider der: campus personality, diversity of the student body, size of lecture halls, student interaction. o Visi sit: t: Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 excused absences for college visits. Form can be picked up from the attendance office and must be signed by a college representative.
NOT SURE WHAT YOUR INTERESTS ARE? Visit Kuder -a comprehensive online College & Career Planning System Go to www.neisd.net Log on to Launchpad Click on Kuder in the CTE folder
SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR
TAKE THE ADMISSIONS TESTS SAT ACT The ACT measures skills related to courses The SAT tests the skills you’re in school in 4 areas: English, math, reading, learning in school: reading, writing and science. It reports those 4 scores, which and language, and math. are averaged together to form a composite score. Should test during the late Spring of Should test during the late Spring of junior junior year. year. Many colleges no longer require essay Many colleges no longer require essay Register at www.collegeboard.org Beginning Sept. 2020, students who already completed a full ACT can choose to retake a section of ACT Score reports will now include a calculated Superscore and a Composite Score Register at www.act.org
FEE WAIVERS If you receive Free or Reduced lunch at Johnson, you are eligible for: 2 FREE SAT’s or ACT’s, with or without the essay 4 college application fee waivers at participating colleges through your College Board account If eligible, see your counselor for fee waiver prior to registering for the SAT or ACT
SAT/ACT DATES AND DEADLINES SAT TEST T DATE REGIS ISTRA RATIO ION N DEADL DLINE INE LATE TE REGIS ISTR TRATION TION DEADLI DLINE NE October 5, 2019 September 6, 2019 September 17, 2019 October 3, 2019 October 15, 2019 November 2, 2019 December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 19, 2019 February 14, 2020 February 25, 2020 March 14, 2020 May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 April 14, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 19, 2020 June 6, 2020 ACT TEST T DATE REGIS ISTRA RATIO ION N DEADL DLINE INE LATE TE REGIS ISTR TRATION TION DEADLI DLINE NE October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 October 4, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 22, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 17, 2020 April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 March 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 22 2020 June 13, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 26, 2020 July 18, 2020
THE SERVICE ACADEMIES APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR! To be accepted into any service academy exce cept pt for the Coast Guard Academy, you must first be nominated to the school by either: A U.S. Senator A U.S. Representative The Vice President of the U.S., who can nominate applicants to any academy except ept the Merchant Marine Academy. For more information about the Service Academies, visit https ps:// ://www.usa www.usa.go .gov/ v/mil ilitary tary- coll lleges eges
WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS? REGISTER WITH NCAA A ELIGI GIBI BILITY LITY CENTER @ https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR
SENIOR RANK TIMELINE 1 ST PRELIMIMARY OFFICIAL CLASS RANK AVAILABLE JUNE • JUNE 17, 2020 ON TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPTS CAN BE VIEWED IN SKYWARD FAMILY • ACCESS UNDER PORTFOLIO *1 ST OFFICIAL RANK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF 3 WEEK SEPTEMBER TEMBER PROGRESS REPORT ON TRANSCRIPT *TRANSCRIPT CAN BE VIEWED IN SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS UNDER PORTFOLIO JANUARY ARY FINAL OFFICIAL RANK POSTED ON TRANSCRIPT MID JANUARY AND CAN BE VIEWD IN SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS UNDER PORTFOLIO
TOP 10% RULE MUST GRADUATE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Texas Public Colleges/Universities are required to automatically accept students who rank in the top 10% of their class. But, students must apply, submit SAT/ACT scores, and meet all deadlines! Take application/essays seriously. Could determine whether you get into the program of your choice. (Essays can determine scholarship awards) After automatically admitting eligible Texas applicants each year, the university fills any remaining spaces in the freshman class through holistic review. Exception from Top 10% Rule: UT Austin Class rank to be automatically admitted: Top 6%
KNOW YOURSELF! Compare your SAT, ACT scores with admitted students Compare your rank with admitted students Know the cost: Do you have a plan for financing the tuition? Hooks: Do you have what they are looking for? Legacy (parents attended) 1 st generation to attend college Sport? Musical instrument? Geographical area — are they looking for someone from the Southwest?
FINALIZE YOUR COLLEGE LIST Sor Sort Y t You our List r List Balance Balanc e You our r List List From your sorted list, you Safeties ies: Colleges that you are confident you have a good chance of should choose: being offered admission. Good od matches ches: Colleges that you feel 1 Safety you have a good chance of getting accepted and that are good matches 1-2 Good matches for you overall 1 Reach Reac aches es: Admission is not a sure thing, but it’s realistic enough to be worth the effort of applying.
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