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A - B Danielle Abrams danielle.abrams@cfisd.net C-Eg Lindsey Housson lindsey.housson@cfisd.net Eh-Ha Kristy Chavis kristy.chavis@cfisd.net He-Lat Natasha Brooks natasha.brooks@cfisd.net Lau-Mo Jacinda Jordan jacinda.jordan@cfisd.net Mu - Ri Cate MacGregor cathy.macgregor@cfisd.net Ro- Tan Latrice Patton latrice.patton@cfisd.net Tar - Z Brandye Jackson brandye.jackson@cfisd.net Coordinating Counselor: Dede Cash Counselor Secretaries: Lina Sanchez & Kim Rychlik College Scholarship Liasion: Elizabeth Frable
English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Math (Alg 2 required for some) Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences Social Studies W.Geog or W.Hist + US History + Govt & Econ Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/substitute* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 6 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26 *A student who struggled in completing the first credit of LOTE and is unlikely to complete the second credit may, with approval from a committee, substitute another course from a state-mandated list. MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students.
STEM MULTIDISIPLINARY STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ARTS AND HUMANITIES
English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English credit Math Algebra I, Geometry, + additional math credit Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + additional science credit Social Studies W.Geog or W.Hist + US History, + Govt & Econ Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/substitute* Fine Arts (one full course) Electives 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 4 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 22 *A student who struggled in completing the first credit of LOTE and is unlikely to complete the second credit may, with approval from a committee, substitute another course from a state-mandated list. MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students.
Summer School District Credit By Exam (CBE) Correspondence Courses (Texas Tech) Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Students must have counselor permission before registering for these types of courses.
To be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission and/or the Texas Grant a student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement. The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires: 4 credits in math including Algebra II 4 credits in science All Foundation High School Program requirements At least one endorsement
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment 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 Nationally or Internationally Recognized Business or Industry Certification or License.
English I Algebra I Biology English II US History-May 9
Counselors meet with juniors individually during spring semester to evaluate credits left for graduation. Students discuss which classes they are interested in taking their senior year. Forms will be sent home with students after the conference for a parent signature. Any requested changes MUST be made in writing with parent signature. No course changes will be made after June 1, 2018!
Advanced Placement Program Receive advanced placement or college credit through AP exam score Score of 3 or higher in Texas receives college credit Rigorous curriculum; requires serious commitment Students are allowed to register to take an AP exam without prior instruction. Credit awarded through College Board-Nationally accepted Dual Credit Program Earn both high school credit and college credit Credit awarded through Lone Star College Cy-Fairagreement with Texas public universities Must meet testing requirements to qualify Must register with DC counselor-mrs. Cash or Mrs. Abrams
Registration from January 8-March 2, 2018 Students can register at www.user.totalregistration.net/ap/441689 Cost per exam is 98.00 Administered the first two weeks in May at Cypress Ranch High School Scholarship applications are available in the counseling office for students taking more than one AP exam Reduced charge for free/reduced lunch
Students interested in registering for ANY DC course MANDATORY DUAL CREDIT PARENT MEETING MARCH 5 TH 6-6:30PM CYPRESS RANCH AUDITORIUM
Benefits students who earn mostly A s in K-level academic courses and have a 6.0+ GPA Will not be included in GPA or class rank Students can only P/F the 3 rd or 4 th sequence in approved courses May earn up to 2.0 total credits P/F (Juniors/Seniors Only) Available for courses beyond 26 (Foundations + Endorsement Plan) credits required for graduation
Option to leave school early/arrive late if: student has a job, is enrolled in a college course, or has other special circumstances Must pass all EOC tests Must be enrolled in courses which complete graduating on Foundation with Endorsement HSP No excessive absences Must be on campus 5 periods Forms available in Counseling office or at Counselor Connection for the 2018-2019 school year
CRHS CLASS OF 2018 CLASS SIZE = 906 6 SEMESTERS (Fall 2014 Spring 2018) TOP 10% (#1-91) 6.9524-6.6190 1 ST QUARTER (# 1 227) 6.9524 6.3333 2 ND QUARTER (# 228-453) 6.3256 5.8780 3 RD QUARTER (# 454-679) 5.8696-5.2381 4 TH QUARTER (# 680-906) 5.2368-2.2791 6.0 Weighted Scale Honors Graduation Status is Determined at the end of the 3 rd Grading Period Summa Cum Laude 6.5 Magna Cum Laude 6.25 Cum Laude 6.0
Automatic admission to Texas public institutions Exception : UT Austin accepts top 7% (subject to change) Must submit completed application prior to deadline set by the university Graduate under Foundations +Endorsement Plan Provide additional documents required by the university Note: Universities may limit the number of first time freshmen eligible for admission due to enrollment caps check with specific universities for details
www.careercruising.com Password: CF-(6 digit student ID number) Username: Birthdate (2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year) Website has: resume builder, career interest survey, 4 year plan, education needed for specific jobs
Explore College and Career Options www.scholarships4students.com www.asvabprogram.com www.march2success.com www.youniversitytv.com www.petersons.com www.collegeboard.org www.collegeforalltexans.com www.collegeweeklive.com www.cappex.com
College representatives available during lunches through out the year ACT for all juniors February 27 th during class-no registration required National College Fair April 12 at NRG Register for this FREE event www.nacacfairs.org/ncfstudentregistration College Corral Bulletin on Main Street
College Visits Students are allowed a total of 4 college visit days, 2 days during junior year & 2 days during senior year 1 day can be used as a traveling day Deadline for junior year is May 4, 2018
Sign up on line at the college website Student obtains college visit pass from attendance office prior to visit Have admissions representative sign and place the college seal on college day paper Student returns college day pass to attendance within 3 school days so absence will not count against final exam exemptions
Universities/Colleges keep track of students who visit their campus. Make an appointment with and check in at the Admission Office. Many colleges offer special weekend events and on-campus summer programs for prospective students. Check their web site for registration, dates, and times.
Register with NCAA Eligibility Center this spring: www.eligibilitycenter.org Process should start with your head coach Courses Completed online or through Credit-By-Exam cannot be used Send SAT/ACT scores to NCAA Eligibility Center (College Code: 9999) Send transcript at end of junior year Meet with Coach Shanle for more help: andrew.shanle@cfisd.net
Academic Achievement Rigor of curriculum Overall grades with a steady improvement through senior year Class Rank Standardized testing School s academic rating Extracurricular Engagement Depth & degree of participation Leadership Personal qualities Intellectual curiosity & engagement Passion Personal philosophy & perspective The unique contribution you will make to that particular college community
College English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Lang UT 4 4 including Alg I & II, Adv Math 4 4 2 A&M 4 4 including Alg, I, Alg II, Geom 4 including bio, chem, physics 2 Texas Tech 4 4 4 2 Baylor 4 4 including Alg I, Alg II, Geom 4 including bio, chem, 3 2 Texas State 4 4 4 4 2 UofH 4 3 including Alg I, Alg II, Geom 2 including bio, chem or physic 3 2 UTSA 4 3 2 2.5 2 Some institutions prefer 3 years of the same foreign language. Specific majors vary on HS coursework requirements so be sure to check with your preferred institution!
Top 10 Things Colleges Look For: A challenging high school curriculum Strong grades and an upward trend Solid scores on standardized tests Quality involvement in activities A record of community service Work or out of school experiences A well-written essay Positive recommendations from school personnel Additional recommendations from adults who know the student well Special attributes or awards
College admission relies heavily on the GPA Use end of junior year GPA and rank to apply starting July 1 st Don t slack off senior year Seniors are ranked in July, January, and May
Apply for admission the fall of your senior year www.applytexas.org All public Texas universities www.commonapp.org Selected Texas private and nationwide some application requires a fee Plan to apply to a broad range of at least three colleges Students who used fee waivers for SAT/ACT may use up to four fee waivers for college applications Application window opens July 1 st
www.cfisd.net Parents & Students College & Career Readiness College Admission Essay Workshop Essay Tips and Topics Essay Examples Check to see if your college requires essays www.applytexas.org/universities
All Juniors will be taking the ACT during school day Tuesday, February 27, 2018 No registration necessary SAT & ACT websites have practice questions Send scores to university directly from testing center
SAT October 7 November 4 December 2 March 10 May 5 June 2 www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org ACT September 9 October 28 December 9 February 10 April 14 June 9 July 14
Student must request transcripts from the Registrar s Office before school, after school, or during lunches Official Transcript Sent directly to the university or organization Free if sent electronically $2.00 if mailed Unofficial Transcript May be handed to student or guardian - $1.00 Allow 2-3 days for processing
Build Résumé and Get Involved Sample Résumé in handouts Continue involvement with extracurricular activities; assume leadership positions Research and apply for summer programs Volunteer in the community Begin drafting résumé for applications Resume builder on Career Cruising
Student should check Counselor Connection for leadership and scholarship opportunities Type or print information on applications neatly in blue or black ink Check spelling and grammar Avoid abbreviations Request transcript from Registrar if necessary
Pick up Senior Profile in Counseling Office or on our website Student & Parent complete Senior Profile Turn in completed Senior Profile to Mrs. Frable in the Counselors Office All letters of recommendation are sent directly to the university/college Allow 3 weeks for letters to be completed
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Financial Aid: Financial Aid Opens October 1, 2018 For More Information Regarding FAFSA: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa Scholarship Information: Elizabeth Frable: Scholarship Secretary Elizabeth.frable@cfisd.net CFISD and Cy Ranch Websites Counselor Connection (M-Th during lunches) Scholarship Drawer (counseling office) College Corral (college information)
Early Decision BINDING AGREEMENT Only suggested for students who are very certain of their first choice college. If accepted, you MUST attend that college. May apply to other schools under Regular Decision option; but if accepted by the Early Decision school, applicant must withdraw other applications Early Action non-binding; allows student to apply early and learn of the admission decision before regular applicants (usually Dec or Jan). If accepted, you are not obligated to attend. Waiting List - Mid-year senior grades are often used to determine acceptance. Admission will depend upon the number of students that accept admission from regular admission offers. Need Biased College grants and scholarships that are issued based on your financial need. Merit Based College grants and scholarships that are issued based on your academic, athletic, artistic talent.
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