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Senior Parent NightClass of 2016 October 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 - DEbony [email protected]
Counselor E - KMichelle [email protected]
Counselor L-ReSherre [email protected]
Counselor Rf - ZLaura [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 Tuesdays & Thursdays3:15 - 4:30 pmBus at
4:30 pm
Online TutorialsKhan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Sophia http://www.sophia.org/
SAT Online Tutorial 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
http://www.ccisd.net/schools/high-schools/clear-creek-high-school
Keep Connected..CCISD Website www.ccisd.net
Monitor Progress..Skyward : 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 SeniorsNavianceACT,
& 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 (completed in previous
years)
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.
Progress towards GraduationCollege Application ProcessClass Rank
and GPAReview of TranscriptCopy of Conference Mailed Home
Senior ConferencesGraduation Plan & RequirementsSenior Year
Coursework STAAR RequirementsTranscript EvaluationTop 10% and Honor
Graduate Expectations
*The completion of a stateapproved graduation plan is
theresponsibility of the student and parent.
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 Semesters***Valedictorian
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 2015 Top 7
%Fall of 2016 Top 8%Fall of 2017 Top 7%
Options After GraduationOptionsDescription/Length of StudyOn the
job trainingSpecific training offered by employer, includes
military service/less than 6 monthsVocational or Technical
CertificateGain entry level skills; offered at many high schools
& community colleges/1 3 yearsPrivate Trade SchoolSpecific
skill training for an occupation/3 months 2 yearsAssociates
DegreeOffered at community colleges/2 yearsBachelors DegreeFormal
course of study/4 yearsMasters DegreeAdvanced degree-required for
certain careers/1-2 years beyond BachelorsDoctoral or Professional
DegreeAdvanced degree required for certain careers/3-5 years beyond
Bachelors
Military ServiceEducational & monetary benefitsLearn useful
new skillsFull-time employmentJob Security
ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)An aptitude
test designed to provide career information for various civilian
and military occupations
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 acceptanceTSI Exam
is needed (Texas Success Initiative)
Choosing a College
Choice of Majors & DegreesLocationCostStudent
ActivitiesPersonal ValuesReasonableness of Acceptance
We usually recommend applying to 3 to 5 schools40
College Visit PolicyPer CCISD District policy, students may have
2 college visits days in their Junior year and 2 college visits
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 Process4 Part 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
Need to Register for the SAT or ACT?SAT Registration
sat.collegeboard.org
ACT Registrationact.org
www.applytexas.org
www.applytexas.org is the application used for all public
schools in Texas. Letters of recommendation are not usually
required.45
www.commonapp.org
Begin by creating an account
The Common Application is used for many private and out of state
institutions. It is very important to keep your counselor apprised
of any Common Applications you submit as there is an important part
for your counselor to complete. A letter of recommendation is
always required for the Common Application.46
Must match your common application with Naviance
Some Schools Have a Unique ApplicationLouisiana State University
is one example.
Application TipsReview the application process and requirements
for each university 3 to 5 schools are recommended.Pay attention to
deadlines. Do not meet the deadline, beat the deadline.Dont be
modest. Include and describe all of your accomplishments.Visit the
colleges.Be open-minded
Letters of RecommendationRequired for Common Applications
Letters are requested via NaviancePlease complete the Student &
Parent Brag Sheets in NavianceSubmit a Resume via NavianceAllow 20
working days for completion
NCAAhttp://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Prospective
student athletes need to register online with the NCAA
Clearinghouse to determine athletic eligibility for Division I or
Division II colleges and universities. Be sure to send a
transcript.
Paying for CollegeScholarships Many are offered by the
universities and can be researched on their website. Individual
Universities/CollegesNaviance Family ConnectionOther
Websiteswww.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.comwww.petersons.com/finaidwww.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.54
Senior TimelineRegister with NCAA if you are planning to play
college sportsComplete the senior forms in Naviance (Student Brag
Sheet; Parent Brag Sheet; Resume)Complete college applications
(Watch the deadlines!)Retake SAT/ACT if needed. Attend College
& Career Night on November 18th Attend District Financial Aid
Night on December 2nd Apply for any and all scholarships for which
you qualify
Senior TimelineComplete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid beginning January 1st . This important application (FAFSA)
drives grants, student loans, work-study programs, and is also used
for some scholarships.
You can get your PIN (personal identification number) now. The
student and a parent will need these numbers.56
Important DatesCollege and Career Night November 18th 6:00
pm(Education Village)Financial Aid Night December 2nd
(CSHS)Graduation June 5th at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
Clear Creek High School CEEB Code444087This is an important
number you may need with your applications. Take a moment to jot it
down.
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
Request a transcript
College Search
Scholarships
Request Transcript for My College Applications
Matching the Common Application(Colleges Im Applying To)
Requesting a Letter of Recommendation(Colleges Im Applying
To)
Operating Continuously at Creek Since 1994Creeks 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
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: 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)
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 ACT Prep Schedule
Fall SAT Prep Schedule
RegisteringYou may register your child immediately after this
meeting with a check for $90. We will also let your child register
before or after school by bringing a check for $90 payable to CCHS
to C200.
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 and a great Graduation!
Go Wildcats!!!!
Thanks for coming tonight!
