ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS of 2018 PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION

ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS of 2018 PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION

Senior Class of 2018 Sienna Flores, Sponsor Text 81010 @alvin2018

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR... Lots of memory making! Lots of photo opportunities! Lots of chances to get involved!

Financially speaking... There are lots of cost that we do not realize are coming our way as senior parents. The national average for a high school senior year is $1400. Where is that money spent? Senior pictures Yearbook and yearbook ad s Cap and Gown Graduation announcements T-shirts Prom Kid Day Schlitterbahn Powderpuff Kings of the Court Testing Fees College Applications Graduation Party Special attire for Graduation and Baccalaureate Not to mention any other extra curricular activities your student may participate in.

How to stay informed? Sign up for Remind! Text 81010 @alvin2018 Sign up for my Senior Bi-monthly E- newsletter I will send out a link via remind later tonight. Read the Senior Information on the Jacket Weekly Edition Take a Senior Events letter tonight. Ask your Senior: What s new?

What to know now? Yearbook are on sale! They are the cheapest they will be this year RIGHT NOW! $70. 00 Order at Balfour.com or LK129 Contact Jtompkins@alvinisd.net Did your Senior miss Senior yearbook photos over the summer? Sign up for a photo time outside CM 216. Photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday 10/2 & 10/3

Senior Class Information Sienna Flores, Senior Class Sponsor Sign up for Senior class Reminds 81010 @alvin2018 Fall Semester Dates September 11th-28th Homecoming Nomination forms available. Monday- 25th Parent Meeting, 6:00-7:30pm, AHS Cafeteria Thursday- 28th Homecoming Nomination forms due by 3pm to CM 216 October Sunday- 1st FAFSA enrollment opens Monday & Tuesday- 1st & 2nd Senior Photo Retakes (times and sign up sheet to come soon) Saturday- 21 st - Homecoming Dance, AHS Cafeteria 7pm-11pm Monday- 23rd - Homecoming Parade Thursday- 26 th - LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR PHOTOS Friday- 27th - Homecoming Game November Wednesday 1 st - Local Scholarship Packets are available Tuesday 14 th District College Fair December Friday 1 st Competitive college application deadline (UT/A&M) Saturday 16th - Kings of the Court, Competition Gym

Senior Class Information Sienna Flores, Senior Class Sponsor Sign up for Senior class Reminds 81010 @alvin2018 Spring Semester Dates January Friday 19th Senior Local Scholarship Package Due 3:00pm February Monday 12th - Senior Panoramic Photo 9:00am Thursday 22nd - Powder Puff, Location TBA March Thursday- 29th Kid Day April Saturday- 7th Prom, Galveston Convention Center, 8pm-12am May Date TBD - Senior Awards Night, Marguerite Edwards Auditorium Sunday- 20th Baccalaureate Location and time TBA Saturday- 26th Graduation, NRG Center 5pm

SENIOR COUNSELOR CONFERENCES

AHS Counselors & Advanced Academics Specialist Counselors for students with last names starting with the letters: W-B Dani Gilcrease 281-245-3627 C-F Karen Daly 281-245-2733 G-J Donna Ruby 281-245-2713 K - M Ashley Miller 281-245-2683 N - R Vicki Cleland 281-245-2663 S - V Ron Fitzwater 281-245-2694 Special Programs Shannon Geletka 281-245-2753 Lead Carlene Leal 281-245-2693 ACC Dual Credit Kennon Henry 281-245-2726 Michelle DeLeon Adv Academics Specialist 281-245-3000

SENIOR FALL UPDATE MEETING (September through October) Transcript Review (Credit Check - update audit sheet) GPA /Class Rank Current schedule Graduation requirements Credit Recovery EOC testing SAT/ACT Testing College Application Process Update letter mailed home to parent

SENIOR CLASSIFICATION Students must have earned a total of 19 credits to be classified as a senior at the beginning of the year. 4th year students are reclassified at the end of fall semester. Students in their fourth year

PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE GRADUATION PLANS Foundation 22 Credits (administrative approval only) 4 credits English ELA I, II, III, and an advanced ELA credit 3 credits Math Algebra I, Geometry, and an advanced math credit 3 credits Science Biology, two advanced science credits 3 credits Social Studies U.S. History, Government, Economics, and either World Geography or World History FHSP + Endorsements 26 Credits 4 credits English ELA I, II, III, and an advanced ELA credit 4 credits Math Algebra I, Geometry, and two advanced math credits 4 credits Science Biology, three advanced science credits 3 credits Social Studies U.S. History, Government, Economics, and either World Geo or World History 2 credits in Languages other than English 2 credits in Languages other than English 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Principles of Floral Design) 1 credit in Physical Education 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Prin of Floral Dsn) 1 credit in Physical Education Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits *Necessary to be considered for Top 10% Honors/Automatic Admission 4 credits English ELA I, II, III, and an advanced ELA credit 4 credits Math Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra II, and 1 adv math 4 credits Science Biology, three advanced science credits 3 credits Social Studies U.S. History, Government, Economics, and either World Geo or World History 2 credits in Languages other than English 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Prin of Floral Dsn) 1 credit in Physical Education 0.5 credit in Speech* 0.5 credit in Speech* 0.5 credit in Speech* 4.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) *Not required for students who enter high school in 2016-17 or after school year. 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses)

CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS Credit Recovery Exam - failing grade in course is between 60-69% Exams are given at AHS with Credit Recovery Teacher. Online Credit Recovery (Edgenuity) failing grade in course below 60%. May be enrolled in a credit recovery class during the school day. Work can be done after school/from home as well. Students will receive a credit recovery grade of P for passing and F for failing for any credit recovery online class or credit recovery test Or a student may re-enroll in a failed course to earn credit Edgenuity Online Credit Recovery is not an approved non-traditional course option with NCAA. Student athletes are encouraged to reenroll in any failed course.

STAAR EOC TESTING Students must take and pass English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History to be eligible for graduation. If needed, retest dates are below: Retest Dates Monday, December 4-English 1 EOC Re-test Tuesday, December 5-Biology and USH EOC Re-test Wednesday, December 6-English 2 EOC Re-test Thursday, December 7-Algebra 1 EOC Re-test Make-ups will be scheduled Tuesday-Friday of that week.

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

2016-2017 SAT/ACT TESTING DATES SAT August 26, 2017 October 7, 2017 November 4, 2017 December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018 Tests administered at AHS ACT September 9, 2017 October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 February 10, 2018 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018 July 14, 2018

SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINES Test Date Nov. 4 Registration ends Oct. 5 Late registration Oct. 25 Test Date Dec. 2 Registration ends Nov. 2 Late registration Nov. 21 Test Date March 10 Registration ends February 9 Late registration February 28 www.collegeboard.org/register

SAT COSTS Test Amount SAT $45 SAT with Essay $60 SAT Subject Test Registration Fees Registration Fee(This covers one test date, on which you can take one, two, or three Subject Tests) Each SAT Subject Test(Except Language Tests with Listening) $26 $21 additional per test Late Registration $29 Test center, date, or test change Score report requests at registration Scores by web $29 4 included Free

ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINES Test Date Oct. 28 Registration ends Sep. 22 Late registration October 6 Test Date Dec. 8 Registration ends Nov. 3 Late registration Nov. 17 Test Date Feb. 10 Registration ends Jan. 12 Late registration Jan. 19 www.actstudent.org

ACT COSTS Test Amount ACT (no Writing) $46.00 ACT with writing $62.50 Late Registration $29.50 Test center, date, or test change Score report requests at registration Scores by web $26 4 included Free

TESTING & FEE WAIVERS College Entrance exams are: SAT apply at sat.collegeboard.org ACT apply at actstudent.org Depending on the school you are applying to or the major you are selecting you may also want and need to take an SAT Subject Test. If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch you will be eligible for fee waivers for the following: SAT, ACT, NCAA Clearinghouse and some college applications

NEW SAT FORMAT CHANGES No penalty for guessing Words in Context Command of Evidence Math that Matters Most Problem Solving and Data Analysis: All areas of math including problems related to science and history/social studies Heart of Algebra: Basic Algebra I & II Passport to Advanced Math: Advanced Algebra II Additional Topics in Math: Geometry, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers The Great Global Conversation and U. S. Founding Documents More resources available Aligned more to what students are learning

2017-2018 SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST DATES SAT August 26 (Rescheduled for Sept. 16th) Test Registration Deadline: July 28, 2017 October 7 Test Registration Deadline: Sept. 8, 2017 Practice Test Date: Sept. 23rd Location:AHS November 4 Test Registration Deadline: October 5, 2017 Practice Test Date: Oct. 21st Location: MHS December 2 Test Registration Deadline: November 2, 2017 Practice Test Date: Nov 11th Location: SCHS March 10 Test Registration Deadline: Feb 9 Practice Test Date: Feb. 17th Location:SCHS May 5 Registration Deadline: Apr 6 Practice Test Date: Apr. 14th Location: AHS June 2 Registration Deadline: May 3 Practice Test Date: May 19th Location: MHS ACT September 9 Test Registration Deadline: Aug 4 October 28 Test Registration Deadline: Sept 22 Practice Test Date: Oct. 14th Location:SCHS December 9 Test Registration Deadline: Nov 3 Practice Test Date: Nov. 18th Location: MHS February 10 Test Registration Deadline: Jan 12 Practice Test Date:Jan. 27 Location:SCHS April 14 Test Registration Deadline: March 9 Practice Test Date: March 24th Location: AHS June 9 Test Registration Deadline: May 4 Practice Test Date: May 19th Location: AHS July 14 Test Registration Deadline: June 15 Prep Session: June 16th Location: MHS Registration form is online at the AHS Advanced Academics page.

RESOURCES SAT The Official SAT Guide Khan Academy Has practices designed for student needs Sample Practice Questions and Study Plan satpractice.org ACT actstudent.org Sample Practice Questions One Full Test Test Tips The Official ACT Prep Guide

APPLYING TO COLLEGE Apply Texas for in-state schools - applytexas.org ( Texas A&M, Univeristy of Houston, UT Austin) Common Application for out-of-state and private schools commonapp.org/ ( Rice, Southern Methodist, Texas Christian University) If your school is not on either of these networks- you will need to visit the school website for application instructions Open Enrollment Junior colleges, 2 year schools Holistic Review process During holistic review, we consider academic achievement, personal achievement, and special circumstances (UT Austin). Early Decision plans are binding a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. Early Action plans are nonbinding students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1. Early applications look favorable and may be considered for scholarships

ADMISSIONS, WHAT MAKES YOU AN ATTRACTIVE CANDIDATE? Colleges look at What courses and levels (AP/PAP/DC) that AHS offers What courses and levels the student took How well the student performed in their chosen courses Transcript (types of courses) Send High School and Dual Credit Transcripts (if applicable) Test Scores (SAT/ACT/TSI) Essay Academic Resume Achievements/Distinguishing Characteristics/ Honors/Awards Leadership Positions/Qualities Unique Talent/Athletic Talent Diversity in background/life Experience /Interest Letters of Recommendation

Alvin ISD Local Scholarships Scot Bryant sbryant@alvinisd.net

AHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: November 2017 - Local Scholarships available online We will notify parents through e-news and social media as soon as the link is available. If we are able to access parent emails through our new student database, we will add email messages to the notification process. Students compete with fellow AHS/AISD seniors Local Scholarships are all electronic and will be completed online. January 19, 2018 -Deadline to turn in Announcement of scholarship recipients will take place at the Senior Awards Night.