Planning for

High School and

BeyondPresented by

AISDMiddle School Counselors

2013-2014

WHY THIS MEETING?

• The importance of higher education

• Coursework for graduation• *Automatic admission of Top 10% • Financial Aid

* Check with the university – not all are 10%

Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates

• Professional Degree $115,000 • Doctoral Degree $101,000• Master's Degree $ 81,000 • Bachelor's Degree $ 64,000• Associate's Degree $ 50,000• Some College $ 46,000 • High School Graduate $ 40,000• Some High School $ 29,000

Work-Life Earnings for Full-Time Employees (in $millions)• Professional Degree $4.4• Doctoral Degree $3.4• Master's Degree $2.5• Bachelor's Degree $2.1 • Associate's Degree $1.6 • Some College $1.5 • High School Graduate $1.2 • Some High School $1.0

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:26 Credits

• 22 Foundation Credits

• Required of ALL Students

• 4 Additional Credits

• 1 Math Credit• 1 Science Credit• 2 Elective

Credits

(Vary by endorsement)

Foundation Requirements22 Credit

• 4 Credits English • 3 Credits each of Math, Science, Social

Studies • 1 Credit PE• 2 Credits of the Same Foreign Language• 1 Credit Fine Arts• .5 Credit Health• 4.5 elective Credits

ENDORSEMENTS• 1 Credit each math and science• 2 Elective Credits (vary by endorsement)

Endorsements are:• Arts and Humanities• Business and Industry• Multidisciplinary• Public Service• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics)

TO EARN DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

• Students should complete the 26 credits consisting of the Foundation plus an endorsement.

• Credits must include Algebra 2 and an Advanced Science

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Bilingualism and Bi-literacy• Test data:

Outstanding performance on a college AP test or IB examOutstanding performance on PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT

• College Courses:Outstanding performance in a dual credit course

OR

Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification of license

INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATE

DIPLOMA PROGRAM• Allen High School is

one of 102 in Texas• Application process

prior to acceptance• Must also meet all

state graduation requirements

• Curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound student

• Proficient in language, mathematics, and the experimental sciences

• In-depth exploration of the study of human behavior and the process of educational inquiry

• Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Action, Service component, and an Extended Essay

AP OR IB?• The two overlap often and fit together well• AP is nicely done piecemeal• IB is an intertwined curriculum• Challenges a student’s strengths and

weaknesses• Both give a boost during college

admissions• Both save on the college bill

Certifications available at AHS through CTE programs

Agriculture Science • Floral Design • Veterinary Assistant

Business Science • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Communications and Media Arts Science • Adobe Certified Associate in Flash CS6 • Adobe Certified Associate in Photoshop CS6

Health Science • Certified Nurse Aide • Emergency Medical Technician • Pharmacy Technician

Certifications available at AHS through CTE programs

Human Services Science • Food Handlers • ProStart Certification • ServSafe

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • CISCO Certified Network Associate • Comp TIA A+ • Comp TIA Network+ • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Automatic College Admission

• (TEC), 51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent * of the student’s high school graduating class. The University of Texas gives automatic admission to the top 7%.

*Varies with each University

Automatic Admission

• Enrolls in college no more than two years after graduating from high school

• Submits an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution’s application deadline.

COLLEGE FINANCE 101

• GRANTS-money that is given to a student, usually because of financial need

• SCHOLARSHIPS-money that is awarded because of exceptional achievement, talent, or skill

MORECOLLEGE FINANCE

101WORK-STUDY—money a student earns by working at a college job

LOAN-borrowed money that must be repaid

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS• Start early• Use the Internet• Be persistent• Be organized• Be aware of deadlines• Look to the college for the

larger portion• Apply for local scholarships• Beware of scams!!!!!

NEVER, EVER PAY SOMEONE TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP FOR

YOU!!!!!• UNCLAIMED

SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

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GREAT WEBSITES!!!!!!!

• www.act.com• www.collegeboard.com• www.collegefortexans.com• www.collegenet.com• www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.fastweb.com

Curtis Middle School Counselors Jolene Johnson, 7th GradeRoxanne LeCroy, 8th Grade

Visit us on our webpages@

http://allenisd.org/curtisms

Ereckson Middle School CounselorsKim Petty, 8th Grade

Renae Perez, 7th Grade

Visit us on our webpages @

http://allenisd.org/erecksonms

Ford Middle School Counselors

Heather Youngquist

8th Grade

Debra Day 7th Grade

Visit us on our webpages @ http://allenisd.org/fordms