Are you smarter than a 9 th /10 th grader?

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1 Are you smarter than a 9 th /10 th grader? See if you can answer these True/False Questions PAC is used for college admission Graduating with Endorsements is applicable to Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors We tell our students that college is the only option after high school? Your student needs 24 credits to graduate Students need to pass 6 EOC tests for graduation? We will administer PSAT in October to 11 th graders only? College visits are a method of showing demonstrated interest. A reach school is a college that students are sure they will be accepted

2 College Park High School Cavalier Class of 2019 & 2020

3 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

4 9 th Grade Putting All the Pieces Together 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th grade Graduation!

5 Keys to Success Self Advocacy Positive Attitude Time Management Organization Goal Setting

6 9 th Grade Team Brian Lee 9 th Grade Associate Principal Mary Edgerly 9 th Grade Counselor for students A-K Vicky Woods-Hinkle 9 th Grade Counselor for students L-Z

7 Remediation 9 th Grade Initiatives Enrichment-coming soon Writing across the curriculum Mentor forms-goal setting, Social Emotional Check, Needs Assessment Tutorial Sheets

8 Alpha Counselors 10 th -12 th Grade Cindy Doud A-Ch Junette Mihelich Ci-Gom Tiffani Jaqua Gon-Lav Chiante Deal Law-Pal Leslie Cronin Paw-Sk Shannon Andersen Sl-Z Jessica Beckham Lead Counselor Debra Creel College and Career Counselor

9 Role of the Counselor Over the four years of high school counselors will: Meet individually with students once per year 4 year and post secondary planning College and career guidance Academic counseling Classroom guidance Crisis counseling

10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

11 Graduation Requirements Foundation Graduation Plan + Endorsement These requirements are fulfilled by: English 1, 2, 3, 4 Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 Additional Math course Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 1 Additional Science course World Geography, World History, US History, Government/Eco Two credits of a Foreign Language One Fine Arts Credit One PE Credit Health Credit (.5) Five and a half elective credits Students must also pass 5 EOC tests English 1 & 2; Algebra 1; Biology and US History to fulfill graduation requirements

12 What is an Endorsement? An endorsement is an area of interest or focus. It is a career Pathway. There are 5 Endorsement areas.

13 Endorsement Areas Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Service STEM Multidisciplinary Graduating with 4 credits in English, Math, Science, & Social Studies

14 How we help them plan Counselors meet with students each year for Individual Conferences Freshman & Sophomore students will be able to access their 4 year plans in PAC Courses chosen in the 4 year plan will be used for registration Students will need to choose their selections wisely

15 4 YEAR PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2019 & 2020 (WITH ENDORSEMENT)

16 Course Cred it 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English 4 English I English II English III English IV Math 4 Alg or Geom Geom or AlgII Alg.II PreCal PreCal/Cal/OR Statistics Science 4 Bio Chemistry Physics Fourth Science Social Studies 4 W. Geo W. History US History Gov/Eco Foreign Lang. 2 Span I Span II Health.5 Health PE 1 Band Fine Arts 1 Art I Electives 3.5 Principles of Health Science Band Span 3 PreAp AP Span 4 AP Human Geography Band Band AP European Hist. Total Credits

17 CISD Grade Point System

18 Students with the highest class rank have taken the most advanced courses and made the best grades. Know your student and know what they can handle.

19 GPA EXEMPTIONS NEW POLICY 2017 AND AFTER 3 RD AND 4 TH year of a sequence of a class. Must have earned B s in previous courses. Complete exemption form. Course is excluded in GPA calculation. May exempt one course junior year and one senior year OR two in the senior year. Must be requested prior to the beginning of the school year. Benefits students with GPAs higher than 4.0

20 GPA Exempt Eligible Courses Advanced Journalism (Newspaper and Yearbook) Art III and IV District-identified CTE Courses Athletics (not PE) Band Cheerleading Choir Color Guard Debate Dance Team JROTC Orchestra Theater (Technical Theater, Theater Arts, and Theater Production)

21 TESTING REQUIRMENTS

22 PSAT Practice for SAT Given to all 10 th and 11 th grade students Qualifying test for Juniors for the National Merit Scholarship Competition Wednesday, October 19 th Cost for 10 th and 11 th grade students is paid for by Conroe ISD Limited number of freshman may sign up and pay to take the test Registration is September 26th-October 7th Cost for Freshman is $15 Registration occurs in the Counseling Center

23 PSAT Score Report My College Quick Start - personalized study plan for SAT, Major and Career Matches Access code available on score report

26 STAAR EOC Exams 5 Exams at the high school level: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, and US History Must take and pass as part of graduation requirements

27 SAT and/or ACT Typically taken in Spring of Junior year Test Prep courses offered through the district

28 OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

29 The different paths after high school Military Technical Schools Two year schools certification programs Two year schools Associate s Degrees 4 year college or university Not all children need college, but all children need education!

30 NAVIANCE/Family Connection Naviance is a web-based resource for both students and parents that encourages and supports high school career and college planning Naviance supports our guidance curriculum Family Connection is the student/parent component College acceptance data is based on College Park students This is the guidance department s communication tool

31 How can Naviance be used Success Planning Personalized goals, tasks, journal entries, student planner Career Planning Interest inventory, personality inventory, resume building College Planning College search, application process, college major exploration, scholarship & financial aid resources

32 Who will use Naviance? All students have an account Parents and students must have separate accounts Students Do; Parents View To establish your parent account, s Mrs. Gowans College & Career Assistant. She will send you a temporary log in pgowans@conroeisd.net We regularly send s. They can come from Jessica Beckham (Lead Counselor), Debra Creel (College and Career Counselor), or your child s academic counselor.

33 Log on... Or go to CPHS Counselors webpage and click on link.

39 Where Should I apply? How do I get in? When should I begin planning?

40 Universities/Colleges Types of Admissions Automatic Admits Automatic Academic Admits Selective/Review Admissions

41 House Bill 588 Automatic Admits Graduate in the top 10% of high school class Enroll in college no more than 2 years after graduation Submit an application by the institution s deadline University of Texas granted a waiver Class of 2017 Automatic Admit top 7% Class of 2018 Automatic Admit top 7%

42 Automatic Academic Admits Automatic admission based on a preset requirement of the student s Rank AND SAT/ACT score

43 Selective/Review Admissions The following factors are considered in the admissions process: Curriculum studied Admissions tests Class rank Activities Demonstrated interest Essays Recommendation letters

44 College Search Criteria Reach above and beyond Target 50/50 or better Likely not a fall back; confident you will be admitted based on the school s admission standards

50 Make A Connection Go to Prospective Student Days Visit with college reps Local/Regional offices College reps visit the College & Career Center. Updated list in Family Connection CISD College Night, Tuesday Lone Star Convention Center, 6:30-8:30

51 NCAA Clearinghouse This certification process begins at the beginning of the JUNIOR year. Website Organization through which initial student eligibility for all Division I and II university athletic programs is determined. Eligibility is determined by SAT/ACT Scores and GPA in certain core courses All questions should be directed to coaches (Junior high courses for high school credit and Credits by Exam do not count.)

52 Build a Resume School activities Awards Summer activities Community and church involvement Employment history High School Years Only

53 How Can You Help your 9 th Grader? Keep up with grades in PAC Communicate with teachers early if there s a concern Encourage your student to be a self advocate Tutoring is available Encourage your student to get involved Remind them about the importance of grades. GPA starts NOW!

54 How Can You help your 10 th Grader? Keep up with grades in PAC Communicate with teachers Motivate them to continue working hard October 19 th is PSAT Ranks will be released in October Begin looking at colleges and start drafting their list of potential schools Encourage them to stay involved and increase their leadership

55 Stay Connected Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to make sure that you don t miss any important

56 QUESTIONS? Please your child s counselor.

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes. Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes HHS Counselors Patti Wilson (Lead) wilsonp@friscoisd.org Valerie Harrison(A D) harrisonv@friscoisd.org Laurie Guerrero