Junior Presentation Class of 2020 1
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT How they can help you during your junior and senior year: Organize counselor information needed for college applications/scholarships Student Profile for recommendation letters from counselors Fee waivers for SAT/ACT Secretaries Nicole Nelson Moira Fumic Lisa Hunter Collect Pass/Fail forms So much more Keep up with announcements to hear all of the ways the Counseling Office can help!
Stephanie Heefner Lead Counselor
Stop by the Counselor s Corner during your lunch. You can request an appointment or come by when your counselor will be there
Jennifer Pomar (A-Cal) Counselors Corner Monday Terrie Shell (Cam - Ec) Counselors Corner Tuesday Rebecca Hill (Ed - G) Counselors Corner Tuesday
Gaynell Smith (H - K) Counselors Corner Monday Maria Rodriguez (L - Moq) Counselors Corner Thursday Terri Crow (Mor - Ra) Counselors Corner Wednesday
Tiffany Nargang (Ran - Std) Counselors Corner Thursday LuAnn Bowman (Ste - Z) Counselors Corner Wednesday Erin Stockton College Career Specialist Next to Room 3032
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Erin Stockton College and Career Specialist Office located next to Room 3032 How can your CCS help? College and career resources ACT/SAT/TSI test information Financial aid resources Fee waivers for those who qualify Check out her webpage for tons of resources and help!! https://cyfairccs.weebly.com/
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOUNDATION PROGRAM A minimum of 22 credits ½ PACE 4 years of English 3 years of Math 3 years of Science 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language 1 PE ½ Health 1 Fine Arts 4 elective credits FOUNDATION PLUS ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM A minimum of 26 credits Includes Foundation Plan plus: 4 th year of Math 4 th year of Science 2 additional electives DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Must complete the Foundation Plus Endorsement Program including Algebra II
STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Must pass the following EOC exams: English I English II Algebra I Biology US History 11
5 ENDORSEMENT AREAS STEM Science, Technology (including computer science), Engineering, and advanced Math Business & Industry Information Technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts) Public Service Health Science occupations, education, human services (child guidance, cosmetology), JROTC Arts and Humanities Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history, fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre) Multidisciplinary Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance in the areas of... Dual Credit; Bilingual/Bi-literacy; College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams; PSAT, ACT ASPIRE, SAT or ACT performance; or Nationally or Internationally Recognized Business or Industry Certificate or License *Handout*
CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Correspondence Texas Tech Six months to complete course SENIORS--coursework completed and final taken by Fall of their Senior year If the student does not complete the course, a WD will be recorded on the transcript and calculated into their GPA as an F Must sign correspondence agreement letter See counselor for more information
OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Summer School Mid April for information Can earn original and make up credit Texas Virtual School Network Virtual program Cost $200 and up per credit Windfern High School HCC Adult HS Credit by Exam DCR Application process See counselor for more details Make up credit only Classes held in the evening and/or weekends Original or make up credit Up to $30 fee Study guides available Test at Windfern High School Make up credit only Have to pass EOC s first Class during school day Expedited way to regain multiple lost credits
CLASS RANK CFHS CLASS OF 2020 CLASS SIZE = 884 4 SEMESTERS (2016 2018) TOP 10% (1-84) 6.7500 to 6.500 1 ST QUARTER (1-201) 6.7500 to 6.1429 2 ND QUARTER (225-413) 6.1250 to 5.5714 3 RD QUARTER (432-662) 5.5625 to 4.3571 4 TH QUARTER (673 871) 4.3438 and below 6.0+ Weighted Scale
CLASS RANK GPA/Class Rank GPAs are calculated through the end of the year! Some colleges require mid-year and end of year reports. Honor Graduates 6.50 + Summa Cum Laude 6.25-6.49 Magna Cum Laude 6.00-6.24 Cum Laude Honor rankings are determined after the 3 rd nine weeks. Grade point averages are never rounded up. For example, a 5.999999 GPA does not qualify for Cum Laude.
PASS/FAIL OPTION Who s eligible? Juniors or seniors who will have earned more than the required 26 credits. Who benefits? Students who: Earn mostly A s in all courses of study (6.0 +) Have more K-level academic courses to be transcripted than L level courses Restrictions? Students may Pass/Fail up to 2.0 credits 1.0 junior year and 1.0 senior year
MORE PASS/FAIL DETAILS Number grade on report card, P/F on transcript Is not utilized in GPA calculation Application must be completed within the first 3 weeks of each semester. Only approved courses can be pass/fail. See your counselor or elective course teacher.
DUAL-CREDIT VS. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Dual-Credit Advanced Placement - AP Become enrolled with Lone Star Cy Fair College and HS campus course Pay fees for a typical one-semester course, most cost approximately $66 Grade in course determines credit; must earn a C to receive college credit. Credit at a community college transfers to the majority of Universities in the US Enroll in high school AP course only Pay for AP exam (approximately $94) Score on one test determines credit University determines whether test score is acceptable and type/amount of credit. Accepted nationally at universities and colleges.
JUNIOR YEAR TIMELINE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER WINTER: Stay involved, organize college lists, prepare for standardize exams SPRING: Register and take standardized test (ACT given on campus 2/28 Dual Credit Meeting 2/25 Register for AP exams by 3/1 AP Exams in May US History EOC 5/ SUMMER: Visit colleges during the summer Application websites open as early as July 1 st Search for Scholarships College Visit Days completed by 5/10.
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE requires students planning to attend a Texas public college/university meet college entrance exam standards in READING, MATH, and WRITING to enter into college level course work. Students failing to meet minimum passing standards MUST be placed in developmental programs/classes. ACT SAT TSI Assessment Composite score of 23+ * a minimum 19 on both English and Math www.actstudent.org OLD: Combined Critical Reading and Math score of 1070; a minimum of 500 on both sections tests NEW: EBRW 480 and Math 530 www.collegeboard.org Math: 350 390; Reading: 351-390; Writing: 340+ on multiple choice & 4+ on essay or <340 & 4+on ABE & 5+ on essay
WHERE DO I STAND? SAT Competitive: 1200 ACT Competitive: >24 Composite Average: 1060 Average: 20 Composite Lowest Qtr: 910 Lowest Qtr: <16 Composite
MAKE A COLLEGE LIST SAFETY Need help creating a list? See Mrs. Stockton or Counselor s Corner for a handout. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search?
COLLEGE VISITS College Days (2 junior & senior year) Forms can be found on the Cy-Fair HS Website > Parents and Students > Student Life Return completed form to the attendance office within 3 days of your return (must have proper signature/seal; no business cards) No penalty for exemptions Last day to take a college day: Fall: December 7th Spring: May 10 th
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Apply Texas used for all Texas state schools www.applytexas.org Top 10% Automatic Admissions Texas state public colleges and universities Application and supporting materials must be completed and submitted on time Class of 2019, Top 6% for UT-Austin Class of 2020, Top 6% for UT-Austin Private universities have their own applications or may use the Common Application www.commonapp.org
4 MAIN STEPS FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Fill out each application carefully and thoroughly, including required essays (most are done online) Request an official transcript from the registrar s office Can be mailed or sent electronically to the college before or after the application is complete Have SAT/ACT test scores sent to the college from the testing agency (before or after application is complete) Apply to all schools by winter break if possible Must meet prospective school s deadline Photocopy all materials
STEP 1: THE APPLICATIONS Use full given name Be authentic Research websites Tips Know deadlines Photocopy materials sent Check e- mail regularly
APPLICATION TIPS (FAQ) I m an automatic admit What if I plan to test again? How do I decide what majors to put down? What order do I place my extracurriculars? Do I send my Lone Star transcript or AP scores?
35,667 Applications 21, 676 Admits = 60.7% Acceptance Rate (or is it?) 13,600 of admits are granted an alternative pathway HTTPS://DARS.TAMU.EDU/DATA-AND- REPORTS/STUDENT/FILES/EPFA16.ASPX
NCAA ELIGIBILITY (REGISTER EARLY-DON T WAIT UNTIL YOUR SENIOR YEAR) 16 core courses required for eligibility as determined by the NCAA GPA in 16 core courses is not the same as the cumulative GPA on a transcript. SAT/ACT scores needed are based on core course GPA Students who want to become eligible for college recruitment must register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
MILITARY OPTIONS Reserve Officer Military Enlist Student-initiated contact Take the ASVAB test Go online and research the different branches. Talk to our recruiters when they visit. Recognize that there are many jobs in the military again talk to the recruiters. Many benefits (medical, education, housing)
WORKFORCE/ TECHNICAL SCHOOL Take ANY certifications you qualify for while in high school Check community colleges/technical schools Research positions in which you apply
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES District Website http://www.cfisd.net/en/parentsstudents/academics/guidance-counseling/ Cy-Fair High School Website http://cyfair.cfisd.net/en/parentsstudents/counseling/team/ Cy-Fair College and Career Website Request to see your counselor, pick up materials, ask questions Counselors Corner http://cyfairccs.weebly.com/
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