CLASS of 2019
COUNSELING STAFF Counselors Shongh Smith Angele Fowler Kacie Osorio Shannon Valdivia Robin Rolon Cathy Cunningham A-Cod Coe-F G-Kin Kio-Ob Oc-Sha She-Z Administrative Assistants Cathy Bannert, Lisa Hermis, Debbie Sherrill
HOW DO I GET READY FOR MY SENIOR YEAR? Preparing for the senior year can be overwhelming. Your student just needs to follow some simple steps in a timely manner.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Foundation with Endorsement (FHSPE) 26 CREDITS 4 Math and 4 Science credits Traditional 4 year college/university requirements Foundation WITHOUT Endorsement 22 Credits (FHSP)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS NCAA REQUIRMENTS ARE A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!! IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET COACH & COUNSELOR KNOW!!! COMMUNICATE WITH COLLEGE COUNSELORS!!! http://www.ncaa.org/ http://www.ncaapublications.com/pro ductdownloads/cbsa16.pdf
Must have 4 years to earn an Endorsement Biology, 1 credit from IPC, Chemistry, or Physics, and 2 additional lab-based science courses It is wise to check with prospective universities for their requirements.
Must have 4 years to earn an Endorsement ALGEBRA I GEOMETRY 2 ADDITIONAL MATH COURSES It is wise to check with prospective universities for their requirements.
REQUIRED IN KATY ISD Health.5 CREDIT HEALTH OR 1 CREDIT PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE & Speech COMPONENT.5 PROFESSIONAL COMM..5 TEEN LEADERSHIP.5 Pro.Standards in Ag.Bus. 1 CREDIT DEBATE 1 CREDIT THEATER ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) 1 CREDIT (full year)
HCC & DUAL CREDIT DATES May 31, 2018 TSI ASSESSMENT http://www.hccs.edu/distr ict/students/dualcredit/du al-credit-faqs/ PAPERWORK DEADLINE (was) May 4, 2018 KEEP IN MIND!!! GPA MAY EFFECT eligibility for scholarships & other financial aid NOW taking COLLEGE CLASSES & working on COLLEGE GPA EARN a D or fail semester one, moved to academic ENGLISH IV
STUDENT MUST FOLLOW THE COURSE SEMESTER CALENDAR FINALS MUST BE TAKEN FACE-TO-FACE UIL ELIGIBILITY EVALUATED EACH PROGRESS REPORT & REPORT CARD REGISTER ON-LINE www.katyvirtualschool.org Katy Virtual has been approved by NCAA STUDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING UP WITH DEADLINES VIRTUAL SCHOOL (KVS)
TRANSCRIPTS
CLASS RANK WHAT CUMULATIVE GPA AVERAGE HS CREDITS EARNED GRADES 7-12 HOW DERIVED BY DIVIDING TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADE POINTS BY NUMBER OF SEMESTER COURSES ATTEMPTED WHEN FIRST OFFICIAL CLASS RANK DETERMINED SPRING SEMESTER JUNIOR YEAR UPDATED AFTER EACH SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER TWO (2) UPDATED TRANSCRIPTS: FALL & SPRING SENIOR YEAR
CURRENT CLASS RANK & GPA FOR CLASS OF 2019
SAT & ACT When? LATE SPRING Which? BOTH, if possible REPEAT (which scored the highest on) Need to Know: 4 score reports at no cost identify school on registration form NO longer on transcript Register: 443509 SCHOOL CODE
WHAT S THE BIG DIFFERENCE? SAT Reading, Writing and Language, Math, Essay (Optional) 3 Hours (w/o essay) 5 Reading Passages NO SCIENCE ACT English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, Essay (Optional) 2 Hours 55min. (w/o essay) 4 Reading Passages 1 Science section: testing critical thinking skills Math: Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trig. & Data Analysis Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trig. Scored: 400-600 Scored: 1-36
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE State Mandate: Assess in READING, WRITING, & MATH (prior to ENTRANCE) Community colleges DO NOT require ACT or SAT.
TEST PREPARATION PRODUCTS & SERVICES
POST SECONDARY OPTIONS Junior College/Community College Four Year College Technical School Military
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT... ABOUT ME
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT CAREER TAB
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT COLLEGES SUPER MATCH!!
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT SELECT COLLEGES MAY BE A DREAM SCHOOL AT LEAST ONE (1) REALITY 2 OR 3 IN BETWEEN DREAM and REALITY SCHOOLS ACADEMICALLY PERSONALLY SOCIALLY BE REALISTIC!!! SHOULD NOT OVERWHELM YOU!!!
APPLYING THROUGH NAVIANCE It is more efficient! Research and compare colleges Track your applications in one place. Common App, ApplyTexas, direct college websites. Request Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation
USING COMMON APP & APPLY TEXAS Register in Common App http://www.commonapp.org Make sure to match your Naviance to Common App Register in Apply Texas https://www.applytexas.org
APPLYING TO COLLEGE STEP ONE: COMPLETE STUDENT PROFILE PACKET (NAVIANCE or Hard Copy) STEP FIVE: FOLLOW UP WITH COUNSELOR AND COLLEGE STEP TWO: GO TO MY COLLEGES TAB & BEGIN TO ADD TO COLLEGES I M APPLYING TO STEP FOUR: REQUEST COUNSELOR AND/OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION LETTER STEP THREE: SELECT COLLEGES AND COMPLETE APPLICATION
STUDENT PROFILE PACK Found on Naviance or CRHS Counselors Webpage Gives more insight, shares parent input Suggested to complete at the beginning of Senior year. Allow 15 working days to complete recommendations If incomplete, Recommenders cannot get started
You must waive your rights.
TRANSCRIPTS Fill out TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM CRHS Counselors Webpage Naviance Registrar Office If only Transcript is needed Submit release form to Registrar s office with a stamped addressed envelope and $1.00
COLLEGE ADMISSION TERMS EARLY DECISION BINDING COMMITMENT TO ATTEND COLLEGE IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED!!! I AM ONLY APPLYING TO YOU! WAIT LIST ADMISSION PENDING EARLY ACTION/ NOTIFICATION APPLYING EARLY TO RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION EARLY NO COMMITMENT TO ATTEND!!! PROVISIONAL/SUMMER ADMIT VARIES FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL
EMAIL ADDRESS Colleges have said students NEED THEIR OWN email address. They have told us if they see the email is from the parent they tell them to get their own!! FERPA REGULATIONS!!!
FINANCIAL AID Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens October 1 Colleges may have their own financial aid and scholarship opportunities Types of financial aid Scholarships, Grants, Loans, Work Study Search for Scholarships CRHS Scholarship Bulletin Naviance State, Local, and National KISD offers district wide meetings. Watch communications for dates and times.
COLLEGE VISIT How many? 2 Junior Year 2 Senior Year Procedure No less than 2 days before visit stop by attendance office to pick up form Required Signature Grade Level AP (before visit) College Official (from visit) Upon Return Turn completed form into attendance office
LOOKING AHEAD FALL 2018 September: Classroom Senior Presentations Student College/Naviance support Before and after school & 2.5 October 3: KISD College & Career Night at LMC