CYPRESS LAKES. Juniors Class of 2017 Seniors Class of 2016

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1 CYPRESS LAKES Juniors Class of 2017 Seniors Class of 2016

2 JUNIOR/SENIOR TO-DO S Get involved in school and the community Clubs & Organizations 1 Jobs Volunteering (form for documenting volunteer hours is located in the office) Check credits for graduation Recommended Graduation Plan = 26 credits (4x4 core), plus foreign language Minimum Graduation Plan = 22 credits Difference between recommended & minimum plans = initial post secondary school options EOC Passing Scores are required in all 5 areas English I, Algebra (HS), Biology, English II, US History

CURRENT GRADUATION PLANS RECOMMENDED MINIMUM 4 English 4 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and additional math) 4 Science (IPC, Biology, Chemistry I, Physics and additional science) 4 Social

3 CURRENT GRADUATION PLANS RECOMMENDED MINIMUM 4 English 4 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and additional math) 4 Science (IPC, Biology, Chemistry I, Physics and additional science) 4 Social Studies (Wld. Geo, Wld. History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco) ½ Health ½ Communication Application (Speech) ½ PACE 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Art 2 Foreign Language (must be same language) 4 Electives 4 English 3 Math (Algebra, Geometry, MMA or Algebra II) 2-3 Science (IPC & Biology, or Biology, Chemistry & Physics) 4 Social Studies (Wld. Geo, Wld. History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco) ½ Health ½ Communication Application (Speech) ½ PACE 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Art 3 ½ 5 ½ Electives 22 Credits 26 Credits

4 JUNIORS AND SENIORS - MORE TO-DO S Research post high school options Certification programs, community colleges, universities, etc. Complete applications for options selected, Summer after Junior year Apply Texas (Public Texas Univ.) or Common Application (Private /other states) Schedule Testing- PSAT for Juniors Juniors and Seniors ACT/ SAT/ - (Universities) or COMPASS/TSI (Community College) Attend monthly evening College Talks College and Career Center Cy-Lakes (-Monday September 21, 6-7 pm) October 19, 2015, December 2, 2015 Senior Monthly Meetings Wednesdays in A-6, at 2:40, blue sheet lists dates Consider taking Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Offered at Cy-Lakes (November) 2

5 SENIOR TO-DO S (JUNIOR ALERT FOR NEXT YEAR) Fill out Bragg sheets One for you, one for parents Plan college visits to decide on options (youniversity.tv.com) In person Online (Lone Star, colleges, etc.) Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Begin applying on-line in January Research Scholarships Start today How much money do you need? Order Transcripts Send ACT or SAT scores 3

6 ACTIVITIES PROVIDED FOR OUR JUNIORS AND SENIORS Senior class visits with counselors September 22 and 23 Parent Meeting Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 from 10-11pm Cy-Lakes Junior/Senior Conferences with counselors in October and November 2015 College and Career Center Evening Cy-Lakes (6-7pm) monthly, Sept 21 begins and October 19 (scholarships) and December 7 (FAFSA) College the Berry Center October 7, 2015 (5-8pm) Military the Berry Center November 17, 2015 (7-9 pm) Career Options Fair- Berry Center, December 2, 2015 (5-8 pm ) Financial the Berry Center February 23, 2016 (6-8 pm) PSAT- October 14, 2015 Juniors ACT Test Dates- ( Juniors register soon SAT Test Dates ( Juniors register soon Spartan Forum - Wednesday in the cafeteria during all lunches Lone Star Representative On-campus on Tuesdays her at - Irene.M.Stallings@LoneStar.edu

7 DEADLINES JUNIORS AND SENIORS TAKE NOTE Do you know your deadlines? Please check websites for yourself because dates vary!!! ACT Test Dates ( October 24, 2015 late registration as of yesterday December 12, 2015 (Juniors and Seniors) SAT Test Dates ( November 7, 2015 and December 5, 2015 (Juniors and Seniors) Technical and trade schools applications- Deadlines Vary after your Junior year Lone Star applications and registration Rolling Application drive in October, for Seniors College application deadlines vary by school Apply Texas applications available as of August 1st UT and TAMU - August 1- Dec 1 (please double check your dates with the college) U of H and Texas State - August 1- March 1, scholarships by Dec 1 (double check dates) Scholarship deadline dates are also important to know

8 GPA K,AP, and HORIZONS L-Level A= 7 pts. 6 pts. B= 6 pts. 5 pts. C= 5 pts. 4 pts. D= 4 pts. 3 pts. F= 0 pts. 0 pts. Points are given for semester grades and are cumulative. G.P.A. = sum of grade points number of sem. grades

GPA AND CLASS RANKS High school GPA determines class rank number (#1-816) 2016 Seniors And (#1-895 Juniors) Seniors new to Lakes or other Cy-Fair school, use GPA/rank from previous school Class Rank

9 GPA AND CLASS RANKS High school GPA determines class rank number (#1-816) 2016 Seniors And (#1-895 Juniors) Seniors new to Lakes or other Cy-Fair school, use GPA/rank from previous school Class Rank number determines Quartile in class (1 st, top 25 %, 2 nd, top 50%, 3 rd, 4 th ) Quartile determines what testing scores are required for admission Automatic admission at Texas public university= top 10% rank number #1-81 class rank number = top 10% Seniors #1-89 Class rank number = top 10% Juniors Special case: UT has a waiver = 8% (#1-65) admit Fall 2016 current Seniors and 7% (#1-62) admit fall 2017 current Juniors

10 OTHER OPTIONS FOR UT AND A&M ENTRY UT PACE program (ACC, co-enrollment) and CAP programs (begin at another UT campus, are also options for UT transfer later A&M Blinn Team (co-enrollment) Galveston (Branch of College Station) auto transfer with good grades Other A&M satellite campus transfers (Corpus.) Test Scores Automatic admission at Public Texas Universities, A&M included, UT not included, possible from ACT or SAT scores, See college websites for scores needed.

SAT /ACT/COMPASS SCORES SAT/ ACT score ranges of sample admitted freshman class (25%-75% range posted on school websites) Check M(math) and V(verbal) or total score of all three sections.

11 SAT /ACT/COMPASS SCORES SAT/ ACT score ranges of sample admitted freshman class (25%-75% range posted on school websites) Check M(math) and V(verbal) or total score of all three sections. Must include the writing section. UT ( ) SAT (25-31) ACT average scores, auto only if in top 8% TAMU ( ) SAT (24-31) ACT average scores, Auto acceptance if in top 10%, or in top 25% with an ACT 30 or SAT (MV) =1300 U of H (21-27) ACT average scores Texas State (21-25) ACT average scores Sam Houston (19-22) ACT average scores Stephen F. Austin (19-23) ACT average scores UTSA (20-24) ACT ( ) SAT average scores UT Tyler (20-23) ACT ( ) SAT average scores Lone Star Compass test, TSI, course college ready placement level

NCAA Students who are planning to play a college sport at a Division I or II college or university must register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse early in their senior year.

12 NCAA Students who are planning to play a college sport at a Division I or II college or university must register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse early in their senior year. Courses must be passed each semester Register online at Students who qualify for ACT or SAT fee waivers are qualified to receive a fee waiver for NCAA registration See Ms. Herman (located in the college & career center) Oct 20 th event

COLLEGE VISITS Two college visits allowed junior and senior year Check campus visit dates because some require pre-registration two weeks in advance Visits are not scheduled during college finals

13 COLLEGE VISITS Two college visits allowed junior and senior year Check campus visit dates because some require pre-registration two weeks in advance Visits are not scheduled during college finals College Visit Process 1. Pick up the visit form at the attendance office 2. Have an assistant principal sign the visit form 3. The college campus will stamp the form as proof of your visit 4. Return the stamped college visit form to the attendance office, in order to receive an excused absence.

14 FAFSA- NOW JANUARY, COMING OCTOBER The U.S. Department of Education requires this form to conduct a financial needs analysis. The FAFSA is required by all colleges to qualify for any state or college based additional scholarships, even if you do not believe you qualify for federal financial aid Financial aid is limited and is distributed on a first come, first serve basis Application period begins Jan 1, 2016 (for tax year 2015) dates changing the following year, juniors, be proactive, apply annually Financial aid night at Berry Center Feb 23, 2016 *File your taxes early

JUNIORS AND SENIOR CAN APPLY - SCHOLARSHIPS Register @ www.fastweb.

15 JUNIORS AND SENIOR CAN APPLY - SCHOLARSHIPS Check Online for Scholarships Call and visit local companies / businesses Ex: Target, Best Buy, Barnes and Noble, BP, etc Check websites for products and services you use Ex: Tylenol, Coke, Discover, etc Look at club and organization affiliations Ex: Chamber of Commerce, SPE. Cy-Fair district website College web sites Scholarships may be based on grades, test scores, chosen degree / major, etc

16 REGISTRARS OFFICE Order transcripts for college admission and scholarships, in person during lunch If dual credit has been earned, order a final transcript from Lone Star to be sent to the college you have chosen

GRADUATION Graduation This year - Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 4-6 pm Berry Center Check with clubs & organizations for recognition cords available to

17 GRADUATION Graduation This year - Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 4-6 pm Berry Center Check with clubs & organizations for recognition cords available to wear with your cap and gown Honor cords: Summa Cum Laude Magma Cum Laude Cum Laude GPA 6.25 GPA 6.0 GPA Grade point averages are never rounded up

18 ADMINISTRATION Sarah Harty - Principal Ken McCown - Associate Principal Nancy Gause - Director of Instruction Kim Childress - Coordinating Counselor Michele Herman College and Career Specialist Chava Sadler Special Education Coordinator

19 COUNSELORS Tina Schutte (A-CAR) Janice Gallaway (CAS-FO) Carol Cosme (FR-I) Amy Corbitt (J-MEM) Terri Charles (MEN-Q) Deven Ferguson (R-SN) Valerie Pierce (SO-Z) Shelly James-Perelion (Vocational)

20 COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Michele Herman Also, follow her on Telephone: Hours: TBA - by appointment Website: Cypress Lakes site College Talks - Two evenings a month- once a month for seniors once a month for grades 9-11, know your dates

ESCHOOL MESSENGER: Contact manager: https://contactme.schoolmessenger.com/?u=cfisd Register!

21 ESCHOOL MESSENGER: Contact manager: Register!!! Be sure to click the sign up now tab. Can receive s, texts and voic s from Cy-Lakes and district about college and career activities.

22 NEW CFISD APP For Apple users itunes search for Cypress-Fairbanks For Android users Google play search Cypress-Fairbanks Access grades, download our calendars of events, push/ forward event information to family and friends.

23 COLLEGE NIGHT: OCTOBER 7 TH College Night to be held at the Berry Center from 5-8pm. Tickets distributed through senior classes. Registration online will be available later.

THANK YOU During your senior interviews we will be helping you filling out online forms to be used to notify students when colleges come and scholarships become available Please remember, this is

24 THANK YOU During your senior interviews we will be helping you filling out online forms to be used to notify students when colleges come and scholarships become available Please remember, this is your year of deadlines, deadlines, deadlines Please remember to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan 1, 2016 Feel free to raise your hand with questions See you at College Night at the Berry Center on October 7! Countdown to Graduation on June 4, pm

Senior Parent Meeting What s next?

Senior Parent Meeting What s next? { 2017 Agenda Introductions Graduation Plans and Requirements Mega Lunch EOC Testing Exemption Policy College Planning SAT, ACT, TSI, AP Exams Paying for College Free/Reduced