Ready, Set, Plan

Grapevine Colleyville ISD Junior Presentation2012-2013

Graduation Plans

Recommended and Distinguished Achievement PlanAll plans require 26 state creditsMust pass all sections of the exit TAKS to receive a high

school diploma

Graduation Requirements

• All graduation plans require:• English 4 Years (credits)

• Math 4 Years (credits)

• Science 4 Years (credits)

• Social Studies 4 Years (credits)

Graduation Requirements

• Health 0.5 credit

• Communication Application 0.5 credit

• PE 1.0 credit

• Fine Art 1.0 credit

• Technology 1.0 credit

• Foreign Lang. 2.0 (Recommended)

3.0 (DAP/ Comm. Sch.)

Transcript Check

• Check correct spelling of name and address

• Review symbols for courses

• Check summer school and middle school classes

• If you think there may be an error please make an appointment to see your counselor

Junior Transcript

• Many college applications will use this transcript for admittance

• New ranking available in September and again in March

Getting Ready for Post Secondary Options

• What are the options for you after the successful completion of high school?

• What tests and credits must I have?• THEA or Accuplacer

• SAT and/or ACT

• Career Testing• ASVAB

• Bridges

www.bridges.com• CHHS

• SITE ID 0050325PASSWORD Panthers

• GHS• SITE ID 0053692

PASSWORD Mustangs

PORTFOLIO SITE ID & PASSWORD IS THE STUDENT’S NOVELLE NUMBER

After High School

• Apprenticeships• Career/ Work• Military• Technical School• Community College• 4 year college or university

Apprenticeships

E5 APPRENTICESHIP•The E5 Electrical Contractors provide scholarships to team oriented high school graduates! Education and training is provided, all while making money in a hands-on, fast paced environment. This year, E5 and a specific E5 member company are proud to announce the offering of two scholarships to two deserving High School Graduates into our Electrical Apprenticeship Program. With employment and schooling, this scholarship is valued at $125,000 over the 4-year program

•FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPRENTICESHIPS, VISIT:

• ACT.ORG• TARRANT COUNTY WORKFORCE COMMISSION

 

Military

• GI Bill provides financial assistance for college

• Training in any job that will also benefit the private sector after discharge from military

• Recruiters are always on campus. Make sure you discuss this option with parents.

www.todaysmilitary.com

Technical Schools

• Texas State Technical College

• UTI

• Johnson & Wales

• Culinary Institute of America

• Dallas Art Institute

Community/ Junior College

• TCC Cornerstone Program (Honors College)

• TCC Bridges Program

• Earn an Associate’s Degree or Certification

• Gateway into a 4 year college/ university

• Less Expensive

• Can provide testing and career counseling

College or University

• More options of degrees

• Can pursue many different careers with degrees of study for each

• May continue your education by earning a Master’s or Doctoral degree

• Internship programs sometimes lead to career opportunities

Where do I start?

• Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors and other informed individuals

• Get their ideas, but begin to make decisions that will work for you.

• Take responsibility for securing information.

• Visit college campuses and websites to get information

A Word About College Visits

• Many colleges have set visit days where they have everything open and available to see. Check their websites

• Set an appointment with an admissions counselor and get their name and business card. Let them know who you are and why you want to attend their college.

• Meet with a financial aid counselor

A Word About College Visits

• Visit the dorms and see college life.• Visit a classroom and a professor in your chosen field of

study.• Make sure you also see the town where the college is.

Remember, you may be there for 4 years or more.• Get proof of attendance of the visit to turn in to CHHS or

GHS attendance office.

Get Organized

• Secure a large binder or file box• Organize: test scores, transcripts, college information…• Do your research:

• CHHS or GHS Counseling Center Career Links• Internet/Big Future

• Make sure your course selections match what the college requires.• Set up profiles with matching institutions that are free:

• Fastweb.com• Cappex.com• More on High School Websites

Scholarships

• Web search for scholarships- Many sites are listed on the CHHS Scholarship newsletters published every six weeks or the GHS Counseling website and facebook.• Takes time so start early!• Listen to the announcements and review the CHHS

monthly Scholarship newsletter or the GHS Counseling website and facebook.

• Check with your parents’ work place for scholarship opportunities.

GHS Counseling Page

PSAT

• National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam• Good predictor test for the SAT. May assist in helping

determine whether to take the SAT or ACT• Provides an access code to set up “My College

Quickstart”

Time Table

• Fall 2012• College and Career Search using My College QuickStart

• Use your access code from your PSAT results to set up your own personal planning page.

Collegeboard.com

• Register to start your account – FREE

• CollegeQuickStart• My SAT Study Plan

• My Online Score Report

• My College Matches

• My Major and Career Matches

• Go to Big Future on College Board to explore careers and colleges

Big Future

MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART

Personal Planning

My SAT Study Plan

My Major and Career Matches

MY ROAD

My College Matches

Time Table

• Spring 2013• Register for appropriate classes

• Visit possible college web sites for entrance information

• Register to take the SAT and/or the ACT (SAT- www.collegeboard.org , ACT- www.act.org) Spring Testing

• Take AP exams

SAT Test Dates (2012-13)

www.collegeboard.org

ACT Test Dates (2012-2013)

www.act.org

SAT/ ACT Fee Waivers

• If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for fee waivers to take the SAT and/ or ACT.

• See your counselor for more information

SAT/ ACT Tests

• Remember to have your SAT and ACT scores sent directly to the colleges or universities that you are considering. It costs an additional ($15) to send later

• Also, some colleges allow “Super-scoring” of test scores, but most do not. Check with the college.

Summer 2013

• Visit college, technical schools or community colleges (You have 2 college visit days this year to use)

• Make an appointment• Admissions, financial aid and academic departments

• Be prepared and bring questions, a transcript with test scores and financial aid information

• See a dorm room and cafeteria

• Begin college applications

Fall 2012

CHHSCome to the Senior Forum informational evening in

September, 2013

GHSSenior Profile Meeting in September, 2013

Complete college applicationsStudent assessmentLetters of recommendationTranscripts

Spring 2013

• Make final decision about post secondary choice

• Complete FASFA (in January)

• Submit scholarship applications

• Take AP tests

Next Steps

• Stay on top of your studies• Register for appropriate senior classes• Visits college campuses• Get a binder and organize materials• Start applications this summer• Review possible choices and finances with parents • Set realistic goals

CHHS Community Scholar Ambassador Program

Community Scholar Ambassador Scholarships may be available for those who earn extra hours- turn

in the hours! 100 hours require

Make sure to turn in all hours early so they can be verified and counted

Must have three years of foreign language

May not have failed any courses

GHS Ambassador Program

COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS Community Service Mandate: The student must complete 100 hours of

approved community service by the end of March of their senior year.

Academic Mandate: The student must also achieve four credits in both math AND science, three credits in the same foreign language, and maintain a 70% or higher semester average in every course taken.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS The student must earn a total of 100 hours of approved community service

hours by the end of March of their senior year. There is no academic mandate associated with the Community Service Ambassador designation

Workshop WednesdaysCHHS

• Workshop Wednesdays are held every week during all lunch periods. They assist with numerous topics and are held in the lecture hall:• Study and test taking skills

• Essay writing

• Financial Aid

• Etc.

Facebook- Join the CHHS and GHS Counseling Page!!