Senior Parent Night Clear Springs High School September 4, 2019
Welcome Parents! Tonight's Agenda Staff Introductions • Graduation Requirements and Transcripts • College Exams • Senior Conferences • Applying to College • Financial Aid • Important Upcoming Dates • Resources • Naviance •
Leadership Team Mr. Michael Houston, Principal Dr. Joseph Ruiz, Assistant Principal Counselor Alpha Split Associate Principal Mr. Jerry Herd Ms. Deb Rom A – D Ms. Traci Lafoy Ms. Angela Alksne E - Le Ms. Heather Wallace, Dean of Instruction Ms. Sheila Holmes Ms. Iraima Lopez-Bauer Li – Re Mr. Troy Scott Ms. Tracie Knutson Rf - Z Ms. Denise Cottenoir, Ms. Lauren Pilkington Ms. Kristine Gann Programs Lead Counselor Ms. Karen Grayson Support Counselor Mr. Vinnie Gonzales Support Counselor Ms. Natalie Nylen College & Career Specialist
Tonight’s Goals • Ensure that parents understand the graduation requirements for their senior student. • Gain information about the college application process. • Help parents understand the basics of financial aid. • Receive useful resources to help parents assist their student throughout the college process.
Graduation Requirements Third class to graduation • Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 on the new plans Credits Algebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions Details can be found on • pages 3-27 in the Educational Planning Endorsements – 26 Credits Guide. 1 Math and 1 Science Endorsement Requirements Business Public Arts Multi- d isciplinary STEM & Services & Studies Industry Humanities Foundation High School Program 22 Credits source: CCISD - Educational Planning Guide (p. 5)
Credits, GPA, & Rank • Credits are earned at the end of the semester based on successful completion of the course. • The semester grade is used to determine the number of grade points awarded for each course when calculating the student’s grade point average (GPA). • Class rank shall be based upon the grade point average. • Students who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas.* • Seniors Only: Class Rank will be determined only after the end of each semester. After graduation, final class rank is determined and recorded on the academic achievement record. source: CCISD - Educational Planning Guide (pp. 51-54)
Val & Sal To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian honors: • Graduate in four years or less • Be enrolled in the District for the entire last two years of high school • Be enrolled in the same high school his/her entire senior year (including fall and spring semesters) • One valedictorian and one salutatorian for each graduating class • Valedictorian shall be the student with the highest grade point average (GPA)* • Salutatorian shall be the student with the second highest GPA* source: CCISD - Educational Planning Guide (pp. 54)
Transcript Name & Schools Graduation Plan & Attended STAAR/EOC Courses & Credits Credits & Endorsement Plan GPAs & Rank
The College Application Process • Take college entrance exams • Complete the application 1. Apply Texas 2. The Common Application 3. Institution Application • Submit required documents • Pay application fees • Meet the DEADLINE!
College Exams Be prepared!!!! 1. Take challenging courses 2. Do your homework 3. Ask and answer lots of questions 4. Prepare for tests and quizzes 5. Practice, practice, practice SAT ACT AP TSI Reading English Given at the high NOT an admissions • • • • Math Math school in May exam • • Writing (optional) Reading Registration now Required by TX • • • • The new test is Science available two times public schools prior • • more focused on Writing (optional) per year as to course • what you learned ACT designated by the registration • in high school College Board Exemptions are • Take challenging AP Central possible • • courses Texas Success • SAT Initiative Assessment •
Applying to College • Apply to 3-5 colleges • Apply to at least one “sure thing” • Apply to a “dream” school that may be a stretch • Apply to 2-3 schools in between • Visit the campus • College should fit the student academically, personally, and socially
Apply Texas • Used for Texas Public Universities • Search college on the “Begin your search” link • Create Account or Login
The Common Application • Used for many private and out-of-state schools. • Start with the “How to Apply” link
Required Documents ✓ OTHER DOCUMENTS ✓ REQUIRED (you may need) ✓ Test Scores ✓ Essay ✓ Transcripts ✓ Letters of Recommendation (if needed) ▪ High school ✓ School Profile (included when you ▪ College (if you took dual request your transcript) credit or concurrent enrollment classes) ✓ Resume ✓ Application fee ✓ Naviance tracking
The Application “ Lingo ” Early Action (EA) - An option to submit your applications before the regular • deadlines. When you apply early action, you get admission decisions from colleges earlier than usual. Early action plans are not binding, which means that you do not have to enroll in a college if you are accepted early action. Early Decision (ED) - An option to submit an application to your first-choice • college before the regular deadline. When you apply early decision, you get an admission decision earlier than usual. Early decision plans are binding. You agree to enroll in the college immediately if admitted and offered a financial aid package that meets your needs. Rolling Admission - An admission policy of considering each application as • soon as all required information (such as high school records and test scores) has been received, rather than setting an application deadline and reviewing applications in a batch. Colleges that use a rolling admission policy usually notify applicants of admission decisions quickly. Priority Date or Deadline - The date by which your application — whether it’s • for college admission, student housing or financial aid — must be received to be given the strongest consideration.
Admission Decision Factors • Top 6% / 10%* • Extra-Curricular (*Automatic Admit – • Activities TX Public Colleges) • Special Circumstances • Class Rank/G.P.A • Interviews • Academic Record (show rigor) • Leadership • College Entrance • Experiences • Exams ( SAT or ACT) • Special Interests/talents • Recommendations • Community / School involvement • Application Essay
Naviance Tools (more to come from Ms. Nylen) • Brag sheet • Resume • Request transcripts • Request letters of recommendation • Link to the Common App
National Collegiate Athletic Association - NCAA • Student athletes who plan to compete in Division I or II college athletics must register with the Clearinghouse Eligibility Center • Download the Guide for the College- Bound Student-Athlete • Must register and meet the requirements as set forth by the NCAA • NCAA Approved Courses & Core GPA source: www.eligibilitycenter.org and www.ncaapublications.com
Senior Conference with Counselor • One-on-one meeting with your counselor • High school graduation information 1. Transcript review 2. Graduation plan plus endorsement and pathway review 3. Credits and graduation requirement • Post high school guidance • Outline of senior year – including college application process, financial aid, college visits, NCAA, deadlines, etc … • Dates range from mid-September to mid-October • Copy of the senior conference form will be mailed home in late October
Getting Accepted • Top 10% • Automatic admission (rank and test scores) • Review process • Jr. College or Community school – transfer process • “Probationary” status
The College Visit • 2 days for college visits • Make a request in writing to your assistant principal two weeks prior to the visit (use yellow form from the attendance office) • Get a letter from the college stating that you attended and to excuse the absence • Does not count against exemption for semester exams in Spring • Take advantage of a college visit day designed especially for incoming freshmen (usually on a Saturday)
Financial Aid • You and your family can choose from many different types of financial aid. • Some are based on financial need, and some on academic performance. Others are tied to a student's or family's ability to borrow. NOW • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid OPENS OCT. 1 st !! Scholarships Grants Loans Work Study Academic Federal (such as Government/ Federal/state • • • • Athletic Pell) state funded Vary by institution • • Performance State Private • • • Related Corporate/private Loan • • Exemptions forgiveness • Waivers programs • **Attend Financial Aid Night on Oct. 2 nd for all the details from the experts!**
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