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1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter CLASS RANK CLASS OF 2018 Class size = 883 1-221 222-442 443-663 664-883 4 semesters 2014-2016 Junior class ranks will be updated in July and available in late July in the registrars office.

Graduation Plans for the Class of 2018 and Beyond Foundation + Endorsement(s) Distinguished Level of Achievement Discipline Credits Credits Credits English and PACE (1/2) 4 ½ Math 3 1 Incl. Algebra II Science 3 1 Social Studies 3 Languages other than English (Foreign Language) Fine Arts 1 PE (1) and Health (1/2) 2 1 ½ Electives/Endorsement Courses 4 2 Total Credits for Graduation 22 26 26

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

STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS All testing requirements must be met in order to receive a diploma AND participate in graduation.

HONOR GRADUATES 6.50 (and up) Summa Cum Laude 6.25 (and up) Magna Cum Laude 6.00 (and up) Cum Laude

CHOICES AFTER GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT CAREER & TECHNICAL TRAINING MILITARY SERVICE 2 YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

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

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: 363-390 w/4 on essay OR 5+

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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

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 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 2017, Top 7% for UT-Austin Class of 2018, Top 7% for UT-Austin Private universities have their own applications or may use the National 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

APPLICATIONS REQUIRING COUNSELOR INPUT AND/OR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 3 WEEKS ADVANCE NOTICE is mandatory for all recommendation letters or college forms requiring counselor input First, order an official transcript in the registrar s office Next, fill out a Student Profile Packet available in the counseling office Finally, make the request by opening a senior folder with lead counselor s secretary and submitting the following materials: Student Profile Packet Any necessary application forms and deadlines

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS The Cy-Fair High School website is updated frequently to include scholarship/financial aid opportunities. http://schools.cfisd.net/cyfair/scholarship.html The counseling office houses scholarships applications in the scholarship drawer. Please go to the counseling office for more information and to find applications. FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Applications should be submitted starting October 1st of your 12th grade year. www.fafsa.gov or (800) 433-3243

COLLEGE VISITATION DAYS 2 college days each year Junior year Senior year Forms Online http://schools.cfisd.net/cyfair/assets/colleg E%20VISIT%20FORM.pdf Parent s signature prior to visit Excused absence Completed form (proper signatures/seals) *No business cards accepted--if school does not have stamp/seal, you need a letter on the school s letterhead Return form to attendance office within 3 days No penalty for exemptions Last day to take a college day is the Thursday before Prom

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.

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.

WHAT IS CAREER CRUISING? Career Cruising is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool the district has purchased for each student to use Username: CF-Student ID Password: Birthday (mmddyyyy) Provides students access to the following: skills and interests inventories occupational trends college and financial aid information employment guide including resume writing and interviewing skills

UPCOMING EVENTS January 2017 College 101: Parent Meeting October 2017 FAFSA/Financial Aid Workshop College Night March 2017 Dual Credit Meeting Senior Year Registration November 2017 ASVAB Career Options Fair Military Academy Night

CLASS OF 2018 GET CONNECTED! Text @98fd5e to 81010 for updates and reminders from Cy-Fair HS Counselors Office. Email notifications send email to CyFair2016@mail.remind101.com

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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