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Junior Parent NightSeptember 2015
Counseling Center #1 Goal
Counseling Center TeamIt takes a village!7 Counselors2
Registrars2 SecretariesSocial WorkerCareer SpecialistAttendance
Officer
Counselor 9th Grade StudentsKandyce [email protected]
Counselor A D (10th-12th)Ebony [email protected]
Counselor E K (10th-12th)Michelle [email protected]
Counselor L-Re (10th-12th)Sherre
[email protected]
Counselor Rf Z (10th-12th)Laura [email protected]
Support CounselorDiane [email protected]
Available to all studentsSupport groupsReferral by Parents,
Teachers, Students, & Self-Referral
Career Specialist
Shannon [email protected]
Naviance LessonsCareer Exploration Setting GoalsScholarships
Communities in SchoolsSocial Worker
Barbara [email protected]
Homeless PopulationAt Risk StudentsFood & Clothing
Drives
Counseling Center FunctionsAcademic AdvisingCareer
ExplorationCollege AdmissionsPersonal, Social, & Emotional
Counseling
Ellen Akers, Dean of [email protected]
STAAR Testing RequirementsStudents must also make satisfactory
scores on 5 STAAR Exams in order to Graduate
Algebra 1BiologyEnglish 1English 2US History
TutorialsAfter School - ClassroomsTuesdays & Thursdays 2:30
- 3:15 pm
Get in Gear Library (Begins 9/28)Tuesdays & Thursdays3:15 -
4:30 pmBus at 4:30 pm
Online TutorialsKhan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Sophia http://www.sophia.org/
PSAT/SAT OnlineTutorial on www.KhanAcademy.org
There is a short video on this site that explains some of the
differences between the old SAT and the redesigned SAT. Also has
tools for preparing for the PSAT or the SAT.17
Stay Connected. CCHS Website
www.ihigh.com/clearcreekhighschool
Keep Connected..CCISD Website www.ccisd.net
Monitor Progress..Skyward Accounts : Parent Access to Students
Schedule, Daily Grades, Teachers Contact Information, Attendance,
Announcements, Calendar of Events
Join the PTSA!Be a Part of the CCHS CommunityJoin online at
www.joinpta.org $10.50 per yearOpportunity to VolunteerKeep
informed with The Clear Creek Chronicle
Naviance Family
Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/clearcreekhs Student
AccountUpdate profile, including email address.Research colleges
& universities, sign up for visits with college reps in the
CCHS College CenterPrepare for ACT/ SAT test with free Method Test
Prep.Investigate career interests and options using the Personality
Inventory and Career Interest Profiler.Request Transcripts.
Tonights ProgramGraduation RequirementsCollege & Career
OptionsCollege Application ProcessTimelines for Juniors
NaviancePSAT, ACT, & SAT Information
Graduation RequirementsRecommended High School Program 4 credits
of English4 credits of Math4 credits of Science4 credits of Social
Studies2 years of LOTE1 credit of Fine Arts1 credit of PE or
Equivalent.5 credit of Speech5.5 credits of elective 26 credits
Distinguished Achievement ProgramRequires 26 Credits3
Years/Levels of LOTE (in the same language)Includes 4 Advanced
Measures (in any combination)Advanced Measures
College courses earning a B or higherTest Data AP Exam scores of
3 or higher, Commended or higher on National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (PSAT)Original Research in Independent Study course
(can be used for up to 2 measures)Advanced CTE Articulated
coursework as defined by the State of Texas
Minimum PlanRequires only 22 creditsLess math and science
requiredDoes not require languages other than
EnglishPost-graduation track ---- Community College or Work
Training Program initially, with possible transfer to a 4 year
University or College***Students must obtain approval in accordance
with House Bill 3.
New Graduation PlansHouse Bill 5 mandated changes to the
graduation requirements beginning with incoming 9th graders in
2014-2015.Foundation High School Program (FHSP)22 creditsFHSP with
Endorsements26 creditsDistinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)26
credits
CCISD Alternate Credit OpportunitiesClear StarsThree sessions
(Fall, Spring & Summer)Located at Clear View High School in
WebsterCan be for new credit or for recoveryAdditional information
and courses at www.ccisd.net Clear AccessThree sessions (Fall,
Spring & Summer)Online courses with a scheduled final examFor
new credit onlyAdditional information and courses at
www.ccisd.net
Student ConferencesSenior Conferences are underway now. Each
senior will meet individually with their academic counselor .Junior
Conferences will begin in the Spring and will include planning for
the Senior year.
Progress towards GraduationGraduation PlanCollege Application
ProcessClass Rank and GPAReview of TranscriptCopy of Conference
Mailed Home
Junior Conferences Spring 2015Review HS Graduation PlanReview
& Revise the 4-Year PlanReview Senior Course SelectionsReview
College/Scholarship Search
GPA and Rank: Weighted 5.0 ScaleGrade Point Average Chart can be
found in CCISDs Educational Planning Guide (p. 99).Level 1 courses
include Advanced Academic, Pre-AP, and AP.The 6 semester GPA, at
the end of the Junior year is used for fall college admissions
applications.
Honor GraduatesCumulative GPA after 7 SemestersValedictorian
Highest GPASalutatorian2nd Highest GPA(Both must attend the same HS
entire Senior year and be enrolled in the district the last 2
years.)
Summa Cum Laude5.0 6.0Magna Cum Laude4.75 4.99Cum Laude4.50
4.74
House Bill 588 Top 10% RuleRank in the Top 10% of graduating
class.Enroll in college no more than 2 years after graduating from
high school.Complete application process to a Texas public
university before the application deadline.UT Austin has been
granted an exception to raise the admission standard. (The standard
for UT Austin is adjusted each year.)
The exception is..The University of TexasFall of 2016 Top 8%Fall
of 2017 Top 7%
Is College for You?AdvantagesExpand knowledge and skillsLearn to
express thoughts clearly in speaking and in writingIncreases
ability to grasp abstract concepts and theoriesIncreases
understanding of the world and our community
Real World TranslationGreater job opportunitiesCollege graduates
have greater opportunities than those who do not pursue education
beyond high school. Increased Earning PotentialOn average, someone
who spends 2 years in college earns $250,000 more in their lifetime
than someone who does not.
Choosing a CollegeConsider a Community College
Eases the Transition to CollegeEconomic AdvantagesAllows
Additional Time to Choose a Course of StudyCan provide a quick and
efficient means to join the work force or gain
certification/licenseSAT or ACT not required for acceptanceTSIA
Exam is needed (Texas Success Initiative Exam)
Choosing a College
Choice of Majors & DegreesLocationCostStudent
ActivitiesPersonal ValuesReasonableness of Acceptance
We usually recommend applying to 3 to 5 schools38
College Visit PolicyPer CCISD District policy, students may have
2 college visit days in their Junior year and 2 college visit days
in their Senior year, with 2 week prior approval from their
Assistant Principal and a letter from the college verifying
attendance on the campus.Absences for pre-approved college visits
do not affect Spring Final Exam Exemptions.
Influences on the Admissions Decision
Class Rank and GPA Academic Record (transcript)Must Meet the
Admission Course RequirementsCollege Entrance Exams
(SAT/ACT)EssaysExtracurricular ActivitiesSpecial
CircumstanceInterviewsLeadership RolesSpecial
Interests/TalentsCommunity ServiceRecommendations
Application ProcessComplete the application in the fall of the
senior year for most colleges and universities (Watch
Deadlines!)Send SAT or ACT scores to the university directly from
the testing entity (College Board or ACT.org)Request transcript via
NaviancePay application fee
NCAAwww.ncaaclearinghouse.netProspective student athletes need
to register online to determine athletic eligibility for Division I
or Division II colleges and universities.
Paying for CollegeScholarships Many are offered by the
universities and can be researched on their website. Individual
Universities/CollegesNaviance Family
Connectionwww.fastweb.comwww.collegefortexans.comwww.scholarshipexperts.com
Grants/Work-Study/Student Loans Free Application for Federal
Student Aid Financial Aid Night December 2nd CSHS 6:30 pm
Grants/Work-Study/Student Loans
Free Application for Federal Student Aidwww.fafsa.ed.gov
Cannot be completed until January 1st of the Senior Year
To estimate your award use the Fafsaforcaster
https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1
Financial Aid Night December 2nd CSHS 6:30 pm
Scholarship ListUnder the Colleges tab in Naviance
Updated by all the high school Career Specialists in CCISD.
Check the list weekly for updates.45
AP ExamsUsually taken toward the end of an AP classStudents
register for these in the SpringExams are May 2nd May 13th, 2016New
Texas Law
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
Junior TimelineContinue to work on maintaining a strong GPA and
challenging courseworkTake the PSAT on October 14th (National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test)Plan to attend the CCISD College Fair
on November 18thContinue building your resume in NavianceAttend
Financial Aid Night on December 2nd Take the SAT and/or the ACT in
the SpringPlan a college visit
Juniors must register and pay for the PSAT. We will have
registration available tonight.
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Redesigned SATComing in March 2016Replaces the current SAT
Choose a Rigorous Schedule for Senior YearCourse Selection is in
the Spring SemesterConsider Dual Credit CoursesOffered by College
of the MainlandEnglish 4, Government, & EconomicsMust complete
the college application, testing, and register for the classes at
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Important DatesPSAT October 14thCollege and Career Night
November 18th 6:00 pm(Education Village)Financial Aid Night
December 2nd (CSHS)Dual Credit Night in March 2016
Student Support CounselingDiane Briggs, CCHS Support
CounselorBarbara Stribling, CIS Social Worker
Individual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis CounselingCommunity
Networks & Resources
Counseling Referral ProcessStudent self-referralParent
referralTeacher referralAdministrative referral
Username = Student ID#
Password = Student Cafeteria Pin #
Log In Page
Home Page
Helpful LinksDates and EventsClass SizeMethod Test Prep
College Tab
-College Visits-College Research-College
Match-Transcripts-Scholarships
Career Tab
Interest ProfilerExplore Career Clusters- Career Videos
About Me Tab:
-Goal Setting-Game Plan-Resume-Profile-Test Scores
My Planner Tab:
-Tasks Assignments-To-do List-Goal Setting
Operating Continuously at Creek Since 1994Creeks PSAT, SAT, and
ACTPrep Courses
The PSAT and SAT are changing!The first major revision to the
PSAT and SAT in 10 years is underway. The new PSAT debuts Oct. 14.
The new Sat debuts in March 2016
ALL sophomores are automatically registered.
All college-bound juniors should register themselves. That was
always true; with the new tests, it is even more important.
What is the PSAT?Its the Preliminary SAT, a slightly shorter
version of the SAT, containing test questions from the very same
test bank as the SAT.For junior students, its the first required
step in becoming a National Merit Finalist (and by far the most
difficult step).It can also predict which students might do well on
AP exams.
When do you recommend students take the PSAT?We recommend all
college-bound students take the PSAT their freshman, sophomore, and
junior years because:its an excellent way to measure progress.the
feedback you receive will help your child prepare for the SAT OR
maybe decide to take the ACT instead.its good practice for the
SAT.it allows us to target students for early National Merit
prepation
CCISD Scholars programFuture ScholarsAn elite preparation
program by invitation only. Students qualify based on freshmen PSAT
scores.Creek ScholarsAnd An elite preparation program by invitation
only. Students qualify based on sophomore PSAT scores.
FAQsQ: When Should my child take the SAT?A: No sooner or later
than the spring of their junior year. Students should NOT take the
SAT for practice. This is what the PSAT is for.
FAQsQ: I want my child to take the actual SAT this Fall, not
wait till the spring. Is that okay?A: No, not unless its required
for a particular scholarship. If your child takes the SAT in the
spring, he/she still has plenty of time to take it again. There is
no point in taking it too early. Also, the test is changing and the
assumption is most colleges will want the new test results.
FAQsQ: But I want my child to take it 3 times so he can send in
his/her best scores. Thats smart, right?A: Not really. While the
College Board will allow you to send only certain scores to
colleges, most of the better schools want you to send ALL scores.
That means they will see all attempts. (Continued)
Test-Taking MentalityIts also a bad idea to tell your child
he/she will take it 3 times because it creates the wrong mentality.
Its like telling your kid that you dont believe he/she can get the
score needed on the first try. Its much better to go into the test
prepared for it and to think, Im going to get the score I need on
the first try, knowing that there is plenty of time to retake it if
he/she falls short. (continued)
If your child takes it in the spring of his junior year and
needs to retake it in the fall of his/her senior year, there is
still plenty of time to do soeven twice if necessary.
So plan on the March, May, or June SAT or plan on the ACT in the
spring.
FAQsQ: Should my child take the SAT, ACT, or both?A: It depends.
The PSAT is a good indicator. Students who score much worse on the
PSAT than their grades would suggest should probably take the ACT.
Students who do better on the PSAT than their grades would suggest
should take the SAT. Student who perform as expected can do either
or both.
Fall PSAT Prep Schedule* Students will leave campus for lunch,
sometime around noon.
RegisteringYou may register your child immediately after this
meeting with a check for $65. We will also let your child register
before or after school by bringing a check for $65 payable to CCHS
to C200.
Fall ACT Prep Schedule
Fall SAT Prep Schedule
One Last Important NoteWe always have to get a signature when we
receive payment for any of our prep courses. Therefore, NEVER leave
payment for a course at the front desk. This will NOT register your
child in any of our courses. Your child needs to bring the check to
the cafeteria during lunch or C200 before or after school during
the registration window and sign our registration form.
Final ThoughtsThe Counseling Team is here to serve the students
and parents of Clear Creek High School.
We look forward to a successful year!
Go Wildcats!!!!
Thanks for coming tonight!
