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Senior Transition Booklet
Edgewood ISD
2015-2016
Class of 2016
This booklet was prepared by Student Support Services for EISD students and parents.
Student Support Services
Mission
Student Support Services will ensure that all Edgewood ISD students are provided world-class academic, personal and social counseling services to
increase academic success.
Goal
To provide outstanding services in an efficient and positive manner to help students receive a world-class education.
Objective
Student Support Services will provide a world-class service to all Edgewood ISD students; parents and community members ensuring
students receive the best counseling and social services available.
Edgewood ISD provides a solid foundation
With a World-Class Education.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Student Support Services………………………………………………………3 Graduation Requirements……………………………………………………...4 Four Year Plan……………………………………………………………....5-6 Promotion Policy……………………………………………………………....7 Grade Classification…………………………………………………………8-9 Attendance Regulations………………………………………………………10 Eligibility for Automatic College Admission…………………………….11-12 NCAA………………………………………………………………………...13 Testing Information………………………………………………………14-15SAT vs. ACT…………………………………………………………………16 ACT/SAT Test Dates………………………………………………………...17 AP Test Dates………………………………………………………………...18Scholarship and Financial Aid Info………………………………………19-20 Edgewood Scholarships……………………………………………………...21 Military Academies………………………………………………………….22 Go Center/College Center…………………………………………………...23 Advice TX/Cafecollege/Texas Grant………………………………………..24 Senior To Do List………………………………………………………...25-26Collegiate Terminology……………………………………………………...27 Sample Resume………………………………………………………….......28 Community Service Log…………………………………………………….29 College Visitation Request…………..………………………………………30 Helpful Websites…………………………………………………………….31 Sources Cited………………………………………………………………...32
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Student Support Services
Principal : Questions regarding school policies
Vice Principal: Assistance with educational concerns
Assistant Principal: Discipline concerns, attendance, textbooks
Academic Dean: Assistance with curriculum questions
Counselors: Student support, testing, college/ career planning, scheduling concerns, guidance Social Worker: Provide services to students impacting educational success
GEAR Up Advisors: Assist with academic, guidance, and college and career readiness
Counseling Clerk: Registration forms, withdrawal forms, TEA/VOE forms (driver’s License) Registrar: Transfer grades, credits, and transcripts
Input Operator: Address/phone number changes, progress reports, report cards
Bookkeeper: Student fees and fines
Attendance Office : Student check-out / check –in, attendance report, extended absence homework collection site Nurse : Health concerns, medication questions
Librarian: Research and reference assistance
Police Department: Safety and legal concerns
Teachers: Academic progress, tutoring, parent conferences
Parent Liaison : Assist parents with all school and district-wide activities
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Side-by-Side Com
parison: Graduation Program
Options to be Im
plemented B
eginning in 2014-2015
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• En
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• En
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• A
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Fou
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English
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English
II •
English
III •
English
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alternate
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Fou
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English
I •
English
II •
English
III •
English
IV
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English
I •
English
II •
English
III •
English
IV
Math
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cred
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• G
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• SB
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• A
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• A
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• A
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• A
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Scien
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• B
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IPC
or an
advan
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• A
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Bio
logy
• IP
C o
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d P
hysics (o
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f th
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serves as an acad
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elective)
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its: •
Bio
logy
• C
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istry •
Ph
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An
add
ition
al science cre
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Fou
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its: •
Bio
logy
• C
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istry •
Ph
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An
add
ition
al science cre
dit
Social Stu
die
s Th
ree
cred
its •
U.S. H
istory
• U
.S. Go
vernm
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t (on
e-half cre
dit)
• Eco
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mics (o
ne-h
alf credit)
• W
orld
Histo
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orld
Geo
graph
y
Thre
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dits:
• U
.S. Histo
ry (on
e credit)
• U
.S. Go
vernm
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• Eco
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mics (o
ne-h
alf credit)
• W
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Histo
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e credit) o
r Wo
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graph
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it)
Fou
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its: •
U.S. H
istory (o
ne cred
it) •
U.S. G
overn
me
nt (o
ne-h
alf cred
it) •
Econ
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ics (on
e-half cred
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Wo
rld H
istory (o
ne cred
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Wo
rld G
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ne cre
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U.S. H
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U.S. G
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Thre
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Fine
Arts
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On
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On
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* On
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▪ Student Name: John Doe▪ School: Memorial High School
Health Science▪ Cluster:
October 17, 2014▪ Date Printed:▪ Recommended Plan: Foundations Plan Public Serv. Health Science
Student Signature:Parent/Guardian Signature:
Counselor/Teacher Signature:Counselor/Teacher Signature:
JOHN DOE____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Credits On Track
English ENG I PREAP (1012)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) ENG I PREAP (1012)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
ENG II PREAP (1022)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
AP ENG III (1032)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
ENGIV DC1302 (1044)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled3 planned4 total4 required
✓Speech 0 complete
0 enrolled0 planned0 total0 required
✓Mathematics ALG 1 CAI (3131)
▪ 1 credit (Planned) ALGEBRA I (3130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) ALGEBRA I (3130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) MATH MODEL APPS(3145)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) MATH MODEL APPS(3145)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
GEOM PREAP (3140)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
ALG II PREAP (3155)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PRE CAL PRE AP (3161)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete2 enrolled4 planned6 total4 required
✓
Science BIO PREAP (4240)▪ 1 credit (Planned) ENVIRON SYSTEMS(4420)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) ENVIRON SYSTEMS(4420)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
CHEM PREAP (4380)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PHY PRE AP (4401)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
AQUATIC SCIENCE(4660)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled4 planned5 total4 required
✓
Social Studies W GEO PREAP (2101)▪ 1 credit (Planned) WORLD GEOGRAPHY(2100)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) WORLD GEOGRAPHY(2100)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
W HISTORY (2200)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
US HISTORY AP (2302)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
AP US GOVT POL (2401)▪ 0.5 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled3.5 planned4.5 total4 required
✓
Health 0.5 complete0 enrolled0 planned0.5 total0 required
✓PE/Equivalent JR ROTC I (5410)
▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) JR ROTC I (5410)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
0 complete1 enrolled0 planned1 total1 required
✓OtherLanguages
SPANISH I (1110)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) SPANISH I (1110)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
SPANISH II (1120)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
SPANISH III (1130)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
SPANISH IV (1140)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled3 planned4 total2 required
✓Fine Arts ART I (6110)
▪ 1 credit (Planned)0 complete0 enrolled1 planned1 total1 required
✓Career Tech Ed MEDICALTERM (7191)
▪ 0.5 credit (Planned) PRINCIPLHLTHSCI(7190)▪ 0.5 credit (Planned) PRINLAWPCS (7130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) PRINLAWPCS (7130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
HEALTHSCIENCE (7192)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PRO SOL PHLEB (7163)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PRACTICUHLTHSCI(7194)▪ 3 credit (Planned) PROB&SOLII PHAR(7164)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled7 planned8 total0 required
✓
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Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Credits On Track
Other Electives JR ROTC II (5420)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
JR ROTC III (5430)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
JR ROTC IV (5440)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete0 enrolled3 planned3 total0 required
✓Local Credit 0 complete
0 enrolled0 planned0 total0 required
✓MS - MiddleSchool Course
0 complete0 enrolled0 planned0 total0 required
✓Total Credits 0 complete
8 enrolled5 planned13 total
0 complete0 enrolled7 planned7 total
0 complete0 enrolled7 planned7 total
0 complete0 enrolled9.5 planned9.5 total
0.5 complete8 enrolled28.5 planned37 total26 required
✓Course Plan Status: On Track ✓▪ This course plan has not yet been submitted for approval▪ Plan approved by Mr.GUTIERREZ on 10/07/2014
Career PlanningCareer:Physician
Learning After High School▪Post-Secondary Program: ▪Program Type:▪Post-Secondary School: University of Texas at Austin
Post-Secondary Courses You Plan to TakeYear One Year Two Year Three Year Four
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PROMOTION POLICY
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE
9th Grade……………….. 0- 5.5 credits 10th Grade……………….6.0 – 11.5 credits 11th Grade……………….12.0 – 18.5 credits 12th Grade……………….19.0 credits OR
The student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate at the end of the current school year.
STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENTS OF ACADEMIC READINESS
STAAR
All students who enter the 9th grade in the 2011 – 2012 school year or later are assessed under the STAAR system as mandated by the Texas Education Code (TEC). House Bill 5 of the 83rd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature has changed high school testing and the graduation requirements for students who entered 9th grade in 2011 – 2012 and thereafter. The required EOC exams will be English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S. History. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions about testing requirements and/or graduation requirements.
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GRADE CLASSIFICATION
GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION Grade level classification is based upon the number of credits successfully completed by a student. Grade level classifications require the following earned state credits for all students.
Freshman 0 - 5.5 Sophomore 6 - 11.5 Junior 12 – 17.5 Senior 18+
Grade level classifications are made once a year at the beginning of the fall term except in the case of Junior Potential Graduates. Reclassification shall occur for eleventh grade potential graduates at the end of the semester. It is recommended that students attend summer school and/or night school in order to obtain credits lost due to course credit denial and/or failure. See your counselor if you have any questions about your grade placement. A District-Level grade advancement committee reviews extenuating circumstances.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE & RANKING POLICY Individual grade point averages shall be computed for the purpose of determining eligibility for the honors of valedictorian and salutatorian as well as eligibility for awards and scholarships. In order to be considered for the top two rank positions, valedictorian and salutatorian, a student must have been continuously enrolled in his or her respective District high school for the last three full semesters immediately preceding graduation. Students will also be identified as honor graduates in the following categories based on their grade point averages. These point averages shall be determined by the point system described below.
Summa Cum Laude: 100 and higher
Magna Cum Laude: 95-99
Cum Laude: 90-94
For the purpose of this recognition and ranking, grade point averages will stand at face value. Preliminary student rankings shall be calculated at the end of the student’s freshman and sophomore years. Official GPA and ranking shall occur at the end of the second semester of the student’s junior year and at the end of the first semester of his/her senior year. Final ranking for all junior potential graduates and seniors shall occur at the end of the third nine-weeks grading period. Each potential graduate’s rank in class shall be determined for the purpose of reporting to colleges and/or prospective employers. In determining eligibility for honors, the following system shall be used to determine ranking within a class and to determine eligibility for honors: Ten points shall be added to course grades that are designated as Advanced Plus. The ten points shall be added only to grades of 70 and higher. Five points will be added to course grades that are designated as “Advanced” for all students. These points will be added at the end of each semester when grades are posted. The five points shall be added only to grades of 70 and higher. The points added will be used only to calculate GPAs and to determine ranking. The points will not be posted on report card grades or on transcripts.
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GRADING POLICY/PROGRESS REPORT In grades 9-12, the District shall report grades to parents as numeric grades at the end of each nine week grading period. The District shall also provide reports of progress to parents in numerical grades after the end of the first three weeks and the second three weeks of each grading period. A=90-100, B=80-89, C=75-79, D=70-74.
GRADUATION PLANS for Students who Began 9th Grade in 2013 and before
Three graduation plans are in place: Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished Achievement Minimum requires a total of 22 required credits and Recommended and Distinguished Achievement require a total of 26 required credits. Students will graduate under the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program unless parent approves graduation under the Minimum Plan. Students graduating under the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program follow a more rigorous core of instruction. In addition to completing a more rigorous core of instruction, students graduating under the Distinguished Achievement Program must also achieve any combination of four advanced measures. Graduation requirements are outlined in detail beginning on page VII of the catalog. the catalog.
GRADUATION PLANS for Students who Began 9th Grade in 2014 and After
Foundations or Foundations with Endorsements. Students who graduate with a foundations plan will need 22 credits to graduate. Students who graduate foundations with endorsements will require 26 credits.
EARLY GRADUATION Students who are planning early graduation must declare their intention by the end of the Freshman year. Working together with the parents and students, counselors will review state and district graduation requirements to schedule students properly for the third year and to ensure that a graduation contract has been signed. Students must see their counselor to review the application process. Special cases must have the principal’s approval. It is recommended that students who plan to graduate early consult the college/university advisor and admissions officer to discuss enrollment status. Summer school courses may be required to complete graduation requirements. Student schedules may also be changed due to class leveling or staffing changes. Every effort will be made to complete these changes in a timely manner.
SEQUENCE OF COURSES
Students must meet the required course pre-requisites before they are scheduled into a specific course unless extenuating circumstances warrant exceptions. It is recommended that students who fail a course or any semester of a one (1) credit course enroll in summer school. Documentation will be drawn up delineating student and family responsibilities when exceptions are made. This documentation is to be signed by the student, parents, principal, academic dean and counselor. See your counselor for more information.
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ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
In Texas, children between the ages of 6 and 18, depending on when the child's birthday falls, are
required to attend school unless otherwise exempted by law. School employees investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. At the beginning of the school year all parents/guardians will be notified in writing of the state attendance requirements. Under the law, if the student is absent from school on ten (10) or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year or on three (3) or more days or parts of days within a four-week period: For students younger than 12 years of age, the parents/guardians could be charged with criminal offense based on the student’s failure to attend school. [TEC 25.093] For students age 12 through 17 who violate the compulsory attendance law, both parents/guardians and students could be charged with a criminal offense. [TEC 25.094]
Parents/Guardians are asked to call the school to report when students are absent. If the school is not notified early, school personnel will attempt to call the parent/guardian. In addition to a phone call to the school, students who have been absent must also bring a written, signed statement by parent/guardian explaining
the reason for the absence within two (2) days following their return to school after students were absent.
Students may also be required to have a note from the physician if the absences are excessive or as additional documentation for extenuating circumstances.
Students 18 Years and Older Students who voluntarily attend or enroll after their 18th birthday are required to attend each school day
until the end of the school year. The Principal may revoke the enrollment of students 18 or older who have more than five unexcused absences in a semester. Students' presence on school property thereafter would be unauthorized and may be considered trespassing. The official state accounting time shall be determined by the absences recorded at 10:00 AM each day at the High School level.
MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS State law requires that a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in
attendance for at least 90 percent of the time the class is scheduled to meet. If students are in attendance less than 90 percent of the days the class meets, students will lose credit unless each and every class is made up in an acceptable manner, such as, but not limited to, Saturday School, after school hours, etc. When students' attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at least 75 percent of the days the class is offered, they may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal. This plan must provide for students to meet the instructional requirements of the class as determined by the principal. If students fail to successfully complete the plan, or when their attendance drops below 75 percent of the days the class is offered, students and parents/guardians may request award of credit by submitting a written petition to the appropriate attendance committee at the campus. Unusual extenuating circumstances would be a basis for appeal to the attendance review committee. The structure of the review committee, the procedures, and criteria to be considered are available from the campus administration.
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STATE OF TEXAS- Explanation of Eligibility for Automatic College Admission
Under the Automatic Admission policy (Texas Education Code §51.803), Texas students may be eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if they meet certain criteria. To qualify for automatic admission, a student must: (1) earn a grade point average in the top 10 percent* of his/her high school graduating class, (2) graduate from a Texas public or private high school (or, if the student is a Texas resident, from a high school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense), (3) successfully complete the requirements for the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement (or the equivalent if enrolled in private school) or satisfy ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT college entrance exam or earn a score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 on the SAT college entrance exam, and (4) apply for admission to a state college or university in Texas within the first two school years after graduation from high school. Students who meet the criteria for automatic admission must submit an application before the deadline set by the college or university to which they are applying. Students must also provide a high school transcript or diploma that indicates whether they have satisfied or are on schedule to satisfy the requirements of the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement.
Curriculum Requirements Not later than the end of a student’s junior year in high school, his or her official transcript should indicate whether the student has satisfied or is on schedule to satisfy the requirements for the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement. Students who are unable to satisfy the curriculum requirements of the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement because the courses necessary to complete the requirements are unavailable as a result of course scheduling, lack of enrollment capacity, or another cause not within the student's control, are considered to have satisfied the requirements of the relevant program. In such cases, the student must have successfully completed the portions of the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement curricula that were available and the student’s official transcript or diploma must indicate this.
Admission and Enrollment State colleges and universities may admit a student accepted under the Automatic Admission policy for either the fall semester of the academic year for which the student applied or for the summer session that precedes that fall semester. Additionally, the admitting college or university may require that applicants in need of additional preparation for college-level work enroll in enrichment courses or programs during the summer immediately after the student is admitted. Colleges and universities are required to admit an applicant as an undergraduate student if the applicant is the child of a public servant who was killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and who meets the minimum entrance requirements set by the college or university.
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*Exception to the top 10% automatic admission rule--The University of Texas at
Austin Additional Resources
For the complete text of this statute, please refer to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §51.803, available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.51.htm#51.803. For questions related to the Automatic Admission policy, please visit the Texas Education Agency’s Automatic College Admission webpage at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147485632. A list of state colleges and universities appears in TEC §61.003(3), general academic teaching institutions, available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.61.htm#61.003
Summer/fall 2015 & spring 2016 applicants
Class rank to be automatically
admitted: Top 7%
September 2013
Summer/fall 2016 & spring 2017 applicants
Class rank to be automatically
admitted: Top 8%
September 2014
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NCAA COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES www.ncaa.org
Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements Core Courses NCAA Divisions I and II require 16 core courses. See the charts below. Beginning August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh
semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement. o Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid
and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to
compete.
Test Scores Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA).
. Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section
of the SAT is not used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading
and science. When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT
and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores
that appear on transcripts will not be used.
Grade-Point Average Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website
(www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.
Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.
Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000-2.299. Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300. The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.
Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.
DIVISION I DIVISION II 16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year of additional English, mathematics 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)
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Testing Information
STAAR EOC (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End of Course Exams) Before a Texas high school diploma can be awarded, a student must meet the Level II passing standard on each of the following STAAR EOC’s: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, U.S. History. For more information on state assessment requirements in Texas, as related to high school graduation and diplomacy, please visit: www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar.
ACT www.act.org The ACT attempts to measure skills that are closely-related to the content of courses in the high school curriculum in the four subject areas of English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. It reports those four scores, which are averaged together to form a composite score. Each of the four scores, as well as the composite score, can range from 1 to 36. The ACT will be revised in the spring of 2015: http://www.act.org/actnext/.
SAT www.collegeboard.org The SAT attempts to measure your developed reasoning and college-readiness in the areas of Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Each section of the test will be scored using a scale from 200-800. A perfect score will be a 2400. The revised version of the SAT will not be launched until the spring of 2016: https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign.
SAT SUBJECT TESTS www.collegeboard.org The SAT Subject Tests are required by some colleges as a second-step in testing and is generally not used for admissions, but rather for placement in the proper levels of freshman course work. Check with your college to determine if you need to take SAT Subject Tests. The SAT Subject Tests measure specific knowledge of specific courses you are supposed to have taken in high school.
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REGISTERING FOR ACT & SAT The quickest and easiest way is to register online for your test(s) of choice at the respective website(s) listed on each testing site. You will receive immediate registration confirmation. You must submit a photo with your registration for the SAT and the ACT. Your scores will be reported to you approximately three weeks after you have taken the test. Use your academic strengths to determine which test you take. You may always take both the ACT and the SAT. Many students take both tests, and most colleges will take your highest score from a single test administration.
TSI ASSESSMENT
The TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment is designed to help your university or college determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the general areas of reading, writing and mathematics. The THEA, the ACCUPLACER®, ASSET®, or Compass® assessments have been discontinued.
The TSI is a new, more rigorous assessment that was implemented on August 1, 2013. The TSI assessment is computer-based (most similar to the ACCUPLACER® format) with immediate results. There is an added Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before the test. All students enrolling in a Texas public university or college must take the TSI unless they qualify for a TSI exemption. Students may be exempt based on their scores on the SAT, ACT, or STAAR test. If you think you may be exempt, please contact an advisor at your institution. For more information, visit: www.thecb.state.tx.us/DE/TSI
ASVAB
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. This test is recommended for any student, but especially for students who are considering any branch of the military as a possible career. Although the test is administered by the military, it is not (and never has been) a requirement that a test taker with a qualifying score enlist in the armed forces. For more information, visit: www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab.
AP EXAMS
Advanced Placement exams are offered in many content areas for college credit. The exam results have no direct impact on college admission. They demonstrate a student’s ability to function at a rigorous college-level. Students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 could potentially receive college credit for these courses. Check your college’s policy on AP exam scores. For more information, visit: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse.
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ACT/SAT Test Dates
2015 – 2016
ACT Test Dates
Test Dates Registration Deadline Late registration Deadline September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8-21, 2015 October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 19- October 2,
2015 December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7-20, 2015 February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9-15, 2016 April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016 June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7-20, 2016
Fee waivers may be available if you qualify. See your counselor for more information.* 2015 – 2016
SAT Test Dates
Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline October 3,2015 September 4, 2015 September 18, 2015 November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 October 23, 2015 December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 November 20, 2015 January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 January 8, 2016 March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 February 19, 2016 May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 22, 2016 June 4, 2016 May 4, 2016 May 20, 2016
Fee waivers may be available if you qualify. See your counselor for more information.*
Prepare for TSI Test TSI Math: TSI Reading: TSI Writing/Essay: Elementary Algebra and Functions Literary Analysis Essay Revision Intermediate Algebra and Functions Main Idea and Supporting Details Agreement Geometry and Measurement Inferences in a Text or Texts Sentence Structure Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
Author’s Use of Language Sentence Logic
College Ready with a score of 350 to 390
College ready with a score of 351- 390
College ready with the score of 363 to 390 and 4 on the
essay
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AP Test Dates
Week 2 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon
12 p.m.
Afternoon
2 p.m.
Monday, May 9
Biology Music Theory
Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Tuesday, May 10
United States Government and Politics
French Language and Culture Spanish Literature and Culture
Wednesday, May 11
English Language and Composition
Italian Language and Culture Macroeconomics
Thursday, May 12
Comparative Government and Politics World History
Statistics
Friday, May 13
Human Geography Microeconomics
Latin
Week 1 Morning 8 a.m. Afternoon 12 p.m.
Monday, May 2
Chemistry Environmental Science
Psychology
Tuesday, May 3
Computer Science A Spanish Language and Culture
Art History Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Wednesday, May 4
English Literature and Composition Japanese Language and Culture Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Thursday, May 5
Calculus AB Calculus BC
Chinese Language and Culture Seminar
Friday, May 6
German Language and Culture United States History
European History
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SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID
What You Need to Know
For tips on spotting scholarship scams, visit www.finaid.org/scholarships/common.phtml.
Newsletter/Bulletin which will be available online or in the Counseling Office and listen to the announcements so that you do not miss an important opportunity.
h college has different procedures, deadlines, and forms.
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms will be available in the Counseling Office and Career Center in December. You may also apply online at fafsa.ed.gov. Your parents will need to have this year’s taxes complete in order to file the FAFSA. The resulting report will tell you and your college what the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is and will help the college formulate a financial aid package for you. The EFC also helps determine eligibility for Pell Grants.
- first come, first served- really applies here. Colleges give out the money and when it is gone, there is no more. Apply early. Many colleges have a February 1 deadline. If you do not apply, you surely will not get it.
-800-433-3243. This guide helps you learn how to finance your college education.
ge and financial aid information.
Investigate all sources of money. Check for scholarships where your parents work, where you work, your church, civic organizations, etc. Explore all options.
college financial aid, they must register with the “Selective Service” upon their 18th birthday. For more information about “Selective Service” and to register online, please visit: www.sss.gov.
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Financial Aid Terms to Know
Scholarship - Free money based on academic merit, talent, ability, religion, and ethnicity.
Grant - Free money usually based on need. Work Study - Jobs on campus for students who qualify for financial assistance.
Educational loans - Low interest, federally backed loans from banks or other lending institutions which must be repaid. No repayment is due until you leave school. Loans are available for both vocational and professional degrees/certifications. It is best to shop around for the lowest interest rate.
Perkins Loans - Awarded by colleges to low income students at low interest rates.
Stafford Loans - Formerly called the Guaranteed Student Loans. These are given through banks and commercial lenders to students who pass a standard of financial need. Loans may be subsidized or unsubsidized and interest rates will vary.
Plus SLS - Given by commercial lenders to students or parents who pass a credit check. Interest rate is variable and set each June. Contact your bank or savings and loan.
Sources of Financial Aid Information
College Financial Aid Office - 90% of all financial aid available is controlled by this office. Always check with the financial aid office of your college for additional college.
Institutional Departmental Scholarships - These are scholarships awarded by departments for specific majors.
Community Organizations - In Bexar County, most of these scholarships are handled through the Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House and the high school scholarship committee. Deadline is in October. Foundations, Businesses, Unions, Religious Groups, Community and Military organizations - Check all organizations with which your family is involved.
ROTC scholarships - Contact the recruiters.
The Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Calendar - Copies of the Compendium from the Piper Foundation are available in the Career Center.
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Edgewood Scholarships
“From seniors graduating and pursuing college, to children in elementary schools who need to feel the Spirit of Christmas even when there are hard times and finances are not available. Because we
have all been there and know the rewards of making a difference in the life of one child, one
graduate, one family at a time if necessary, we are asking you to please join us by supporting our
cause in so many different ways.”- Compadres for Scholarships
"Our goal is to provide scholarships to our district graduates who are seeking to reach their aspirations in higher education and also provide assistance to the district’s families and/or programs that are in need of help." We are Memorial, Kennedy & Edgewood Alumni
“Our Mission- to enrich and enhance educational opportunities for Edgewood Independent School District students through community involvement and support.” Edgewood education foundation
The Thompson Neighborhood Association exists to: Serve and promote the common good and general welfare of area residents, businesses, churches, and schools;
o Provide a forum for neighbors to discuss community needs, concerns and recommendations;
o Promote a spirit of cooperation and awareness among area residents;
o Improve the image of the neighborhood by complying with city, state and federal codes and laws; and, Enhance communication with members of city council, school district board, county, state and federal officials.
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Military Academies
Many young men and women wish to attend one of the service academies to serve their country as a military officer. The screening process is a rigorous one and begins early. Some senators have a deadline in early October of the senior year. If you are interested, you need to see your counselor in the spring of your junior year to begin the necessary testubg and paperwork, The following addresses are provided for your imformation: Army Director of Admissions
United States Military Academy 606 Thayer Road
West Point, New York 10996-1797
1-800-822-2769 http://www.usma.edu/
Navy/Marine Candidate Guidance Office
United States Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5018
1-800-638-9156 or (410)293-4361 http://www.nadn.navy.mil/
Air Force Director of Admissions
HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200 USAF Academy, Colorado 80840-5025
1-800-443-9266 or (719)333-2520 http://www.usafa.af.mil/
R.O.T.C. Scholarships
R.O.T.C. scholarships pay young men and women to go to college before they serve four to six years in the military service. Standards for acceptance are very high, and the process of testing and applying must begin early. To receive information about R.O.T.C. opportunities: Call Army 1-800-U.S.A.-R.O.T.C., Navy:
1-800-U.S.A. - N.A.V.Y. or Air Force: 1-800-552-0033.
Coast Guard Director of Admissions United States Coast Guard Academy 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, Connecticut 06320-4195 1-800-883-8724 or (860)444-8500 http://www.cga.edu Merchant Marines Director of Admissions United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York 11024-1699 1-800-732-6267 or (866) 546-4778 http://www.usmma.edu
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Go Center/ College Center
San Antonio Educational Partnership: Road to Success
Our College Access & Success Advisors are located in 25 San Antonio high schools. The advisors provide college resources, guidance and assistance to students and their families on five (5) key services:
Goal Setting – Helping students set and keep short-term and long-term academic, career, and attendance goals Career Planning – Increasing awareness of career opportunities and assisting with planning of career paths College Entry and Enrollment – Increasing awareness of higher education opportunities and assisting with college
entry and enrollment Financial Aid – Increasing awareness, providing information on financial aid resources, and assisting with
applying for financial aid College Transition – Providing guidance and coaching as students transition from high school to college
SAEP Scholarship will be awarded to qualifying participants. Scholarship varies from $600- $1500 a year. Project Stay:
Provide more information on the various types of financial aid Complete and electronically submit your FAFSA free of charge Explain your Student Aid Report (SAR) Discuss your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Review financial aid notices from each college with you Assist with completing scholarship applications Assist with completing loan application, if necessary Assist with completing on-campus housing applications, as needed
Upward Bound TRiO Program:
Upward Bound participants share a common desire to go to college and a strong commitment to program participation. Involvement in Upward Bound is intensive and year-round and includes attendance at:
Two Saturday academic sessions per month designed to strengthen academic skills A six-week, college preparatory summer component College bridge component, an experience to ease transition and earn college credit
Upward Bound provides a variety of services to assist students in achieving their postsecondary goals. Including: Instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature and foreign language Academic and personal counseling Cultural enrichment activities Tutorial services Academic scholarships Career internships to expose participants to careers requiring a postsecondary degree
College Advisors are located in the Go Center/College Center to assist you with any
questions regarding college and scholarships.
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Advise TX bridges the gap with exceptional recent college graduates from all fields of study on each of our high schools as a near-peer college adviser to lead low income and first generation students.
cafécollege http://www.cafécollege.org/home
131 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78204 210-207-4528
Funded, by the City of San Antonio, and managed by the San Antonio Education Partnership, cafécollege serves as San Antonio’s “one-stop-shop” for college access advice, guidance, and workshops. No appointment is necessary, and all services are free of charge and available in Spanish to all. Visit the “freshmen” website at cafécollege, http://www.cafecollege.org/freshmen. College is just around the corner, and it is time to get college ready now. Challenge yourself to take rigorous classes, and get involved.
TEXAS GRANT—In 1999 the Texas Legislature established the TEXAS (Towards Excellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college. To be eligible, students must be a Texas resident, and must have graduated from an accredited high school in Texas on the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program. For additional information and requirements, please visit the College for all Texans website or see http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=E81912E0-DF96-53C5-8EE1C469C7298F15
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SENIOR TO-DO LIST
Make an appointment with your counselor to review the following:
O Your course selections, high school transcript, credits, and graduation plan O College options and applications Determine your colleges-of-choice (recommended to be at least 3 to 5 colleges) O Refer to websites provided in this booklet, in the section titled, “Helpful Links,” under the heading, “College/Career Planning” O Visit the college websites for admissions, housing, and financial aid information. O Visit college campuses or take virtual tours (You are allowed two college visits during school; ask the counseling office for a college visit form) O Visit with college representatives O Attend the financial aid presentation Register to take the SAT or the ACT O If your college requires the SAT Subject Tests, register for them O Send scores to the colleges of your choice by entering the college code on the test registration site O Enter your high school code on the registration O Sign up early for the test location of your choice, as many test centers fill up fast Apply to at least 3 to 5 colleges O Most regular applications are due between December 1 and February 15. O Check deadlines O Keep copies of everything you send to colleges O Monitor the status of your application O Options on how to apply to college include: O General online college application, such as www.applytexas.org, can be used to apply to Texas public colleges and universities O Access the specific college websites for college application O Refer to websites provided in this booklet, in the section titled, “Helpful Links,” under the heading, “Online Application Sites” Make a personal “College-Bound Calendar,” including the following: O Test dates, fees, and application deadlines O College application deadlines O Financial aid deadlines O Deadlines for requests for letters of recommendation and transcript requests O Deadlines to submit letters of recommendation and transcripts O It is extremely important that you pay attention to the deadline dates. It is your responsibility to know the deadlines and make the proper arrangements with those people involved in the application process in a timely manner When requesting letters of recommendation, provide the following: O Your résumé - See sample in packet or use the following optional websites: O A permission form for letter of recommendation must be on file in counseling office O Allow 2-3 weeks for letter to be prepared
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Write your application essays O Ask teachers, parents, counselors, and friends to read the first draft O Proof-read everything, more than once, before submitting O Get help from your English teacher, another adult, or have it edited at www.essayedge.com
Apply for financial aid O All colleges require that you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit this as quickly as possible, after January 1st O Refer to websites provided in this booklet, in the section titled, “Helpful Links,” under the heading, ”Scholarships and Financial Aid” O Check the websites at the universities/colleges you are interested in attending
Transcripts O Obtain a Transcript Release Form from the Counseling Office and/or the Career Center. (This form is required so that your official transcript can be sent to colleges, with scholarship applications, and other requests. If you are under 18, your parent/guardian must sign the form.) O Official transcripts must be mailed to the college of your choice. NOTE: Official transcripts cannot be given directly
to the student or parent for mailing. Requests must be made at least 10 school days before mail deadline O Some colleges require the college application and the official transcript be sent together. (Speak to your counselor, if this is the case) o Transcripts required for scholarships are free O Transcripts For Students Who Took a Dual Credit Course in High School
O After students have completed the Dual Credit (DC) course(s), the high school will send final grades to the awarding college upon request. O Students must first request that a transcript be sent from the high school to SAC, Palo Alto or St. Philip’s. (This
process is handled differently at each high school campus). O Students must then request that SAC, Palo Alto, or St. Philip’s send a transcript to the college/university of their
choice. Students make this request by logging on to their ACES account and completing the transcript request
process. Spring Semester of your Senior Year: O Monitor your mail/emails for college correspondence & letters O Frequently check the status of your applications O Register and study for AP exams (exams are in May) O Notify colleges when you have received an acceptance letter O Notify colleges if you choose not to accept O Send a deposit to the college you choose
Graduation O Make sure you are cleared for graduation O Be aware about expenses for graduation (cap and gown) O Have fun and be ready for life after graduation!
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Collegiate Terminology for College-Bound Students and Parents
Advanced Placement (AP) - While in high school, credit is granted to an advanced course on the basis of evidence that the student has mastered the equivalent of a college introductory course.
Associate Degree - A planned and sequential two-year degree or certificate program offered through a community or junior college.
Bachelor Degree - A program of study requires 4 or more years to complete, granted by a college or university.
CEEB - College Entrance Examination Board produces test instruments for high school students. Each high school is assigned a unique number.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) - A series of general and subject examinations for the evaluation of abilities of college applicants whose education has been achieved in such non-traditional ways as independent reading, on-the-job training, and/or correspondence courses.
College Work Study - A federally-funded program that enables college students to earn money from non-profit organizations assigned by the college.
Credit Hours - A means of counting credits for course work in college. It may also denote the amount of time spent in class per week.
Early Action Admissions - The practice of some colleges of admitting certain students, based on exceptional ability, who have not yet completed high school.
Early Decision - The application process in which students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted, they commit to a binding agreement.
Grant - An award of money given to a college student that requires neither repayment nor performance of a service.
Honors Program - Any program offering opportunity for students with superior academic ability to enrich their educational experience through independent, advanced, or accelerated study.
Major - The sequence of study in which the student chooses to specialize, a series of related courses primarily taken in the junior and senior year.
Student Aid Report (SAR) - The information that you receive 2-4 weeks after your FAFSA has been processed. This report includes the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) used by the college financial aid officers.
Scholarship - Financial award based on need, scholastic achievement, merit, special interest, competition, or some special affiliation. A college, governmental agency, corporation, or private group may give this money. It is a gift and need not be repaid.
Wait List - An admissions decision option utilized by colleges in which the student is neither offered or denied admissions, but extended to the candidate the possibility of admission in the future- before the admission cycle
is concluded.
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Sample Resume
John Doe Address * City, State Zip Code* Phone Number *email
Objective
Looking for the opportunity to….(complete in your own words)
Education
August 2014-Present
Expected Graduation Date: June 2019
High School(s) you attend(ed)
Class Rank:
Grade Average:
Pre-AP/AP Courses
10th grade World History AP Grade:
11th grade English Language AP Grade:
12th grade English Literature AP Grade:
Leadership Positions
August 2018-Present
Student Government
* Junior Class President
* Senior Class President
School Activities
August 2014-Present
National Honor Society
August 2014-Present
Baseball
* 9th grade 1st Baseman, 10th grade 1st Baseman, Junior/Senior Varsity 1st Baseman
* All Star Team 2016
Community Activities
Church Youth Group
YMCA Youth Volunteer Work Experience
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NAME: ___________________
COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG Date Activity Location Community
or School
Hours?
(c/s)
Total number of
hours (Include
exact hours of the
day) 8/1/13 MS Walk Morgan’s Wonderland C 4 hours
8AM- 12 PM
Total of Community Service Hours:_________
Total of School Service Hours:_________
Total Hours:________
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Edgewood Independent School District
College Visitation Request
Please indicate your campus: Memorial or Kennedy High School
Students are allowed one college visitation day per semester. Please complete the bottom portion of
this form prior to the visit and upon returning to school, the student needs to present validation (a letter on the
college letterhead with the date of the visit) from the college. Turn in forms to the attendance office after the
college visit.
The student is responsible for work missed during the absence.
Date: _________________ of visit.
Name: ___________________________________________ Student ID#: ______________
College/University to be visited: __________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Approval: ________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
Teacher Approval:
1st Period: ______________________________
2nd Period: ______________________________
3rd Period: ______________________________ 4th Period: ______________________________
5th Period: ______________________________
6th Period: ______________________________
7th Period: ______________________________ 8th Period: ______________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________ Counselor Signature Administrator Signature
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HELPFUL WEBSITES College/Career Planning www.collegefortexans.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.texasrealitycheck.com www.kuderjourney.com www.cafecollege.com www.careeronestop.org www.gentx.org www.AIE.org www.collegeboard.org www.petersons.com www.nacac.com www.campustours.com www.alamo.edu www.usnews.com/education www.myfuture.com Scholarships and Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov www.collegenet.com www.tgslc.org www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.gocollege.com www.scholarships.com www.collegeview.com www.salliemae.com www.college-scholarships.com www.armyrotc.com www.afrotc.com www.supercollege.com Online Application Sites www.applytexas.org www.commonapp.org www.alamo.edu/district/apply-now/ Test Prep Websites (ACT, SAT, ASVAB) www.collegeboard.org www.act.org www.powerprep.com www.number2.com www.shmoop.com www.revolutionprep.com
www.princetonreview.com www.kaplan.com www.4tests.com www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab Employment Opportunities / Job Searches www.careeronestop.org www.bls.gov/oco www.careers.org www.jobbankusa.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com Local Colleges and Universities Public Universities Texas State University (San Marcos) - www.txstate.edu Texas A&M University-San Antonio - www.tamusa.tamus.edu/ University of Texas at San Antonio - www.utsa.edu Alamo Colleges Northwest Vista College-www.alamo.edu/nvc Palo Alto College - www.alamo.edu/pac St. Philip's College - www.alamo.edu/spc San Antonio College - www.alamo.edu/sac Northeast Lakeview College - www.alamo.edu/nlc Private Universities Our Lady of the Lake University - www.ollusa.edu Schreiner University (Kerrville) - www.schreiner.edu St. Mary's University - www.stmarytx.edu Texas Lutheran University (Seguin) - www.tlu.edu Trinity University - www.trinity.edu University of the Incarnate Word - www.uiw.edu Wayland Baptist University (San Antonio) - www.sa.wbu.edu
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SOURCES CITED
Student Support Service Page: http://www.eisd.net/Domain/88
Student Support Services: 2015-2016 High School Catalog of Courses http://www.eisd.net/cms/lib04/TX01001208/Centricity/Domain/88/FINAL%20CATALOG2.pd
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San Antonio Education Partnership
www.saedpartnership.org/
Project Stay
http://www.projectstay.org/
TEA website: STAAR assessment: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
College Board website PSAT/SAT/AP information: www.collegeboard.org
CaféCollege website: http://www.cafecollege.org
College of Texans website, Texas Grant Info: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=E81912E0-DF96-53C5-
8EE1C469C7298F15
TEA website: Automatic College Acceptance (Texas):
http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Graduation_Information/Automati
c_College_Admission/
Automatic Acceptance to UT Austin: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/freshman-admission
NCAA information for students athletes: www.ncaa.org
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