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Alvin High SchoolSENIOR PARENT/STUDENT PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
AHS Counselors& Advanced Academics Specialist
Counselors for students with last names starting with the letters:
▪Wh - Can Dani Gilcrease 281-245-3627
▪Car - Fo Karen Daly 281-245-2733
▪Fr - H Donna Ruby 281-245-2713
▪I - K & Lead Carlene Leal 281-245-2693
▪L - M Ashley Miller 281-245-2683
▪N - R Vicki Cleland 281-245-2663
▪S - We Ron Fitizwater 281-245-2694
▪Special Programs Shannon Geletka 281-245-2753
▪ Michelle DeLeon, Advanced Academics Specialist
AHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP:
▪ September - October 2016 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 20, 2017 -Deadline to turn in
▪ Announcement of scholarship recipients will take place at the Senior Awards Night.
Senior Awards Night- May 10, 2016
Senior Conferences
Where we are now….
SENIOR FALL UPDATE MEETING(SEPT. 6th - OCT. 14th)
▪ 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 FUTUREGRADUATION PLANS
RECOMMENDED PLAN (26 CREDITS)
▪ English (Eng. 1, 2, 3, 4)
▪ Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2, 4th
math)
▪ Science (Bio., Chem., Phys., 4th
Science)
▪ Soc. Stu. (W. Geo. or Human Geo. AP, W. Hist., US Hist., Govt./Econ)
▪ Fine Art (1)
▪ PE (1)
▪ Speech (1/2)
▪ Foreign Language – 2 years of the same language
▪ Electives (5 ½)
DISTINGUISHED PLAN (26 CREDITS)
▪ English (Eng. 1, 2, 3, 4)
▪ Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2, 4th math)
▪ Science (Bio., Chem., Phys., 4th Science)
▪ Soc. Stu. (W. Geo. or Human Geo. AP, W. Hist., US Hist., Govt./Econ)
▪ Fine Art (1)
▪ PE (1)
▪ Speech (1/2)
▪ Foreign Language (3 years) same language
▪ Electives (4 ½)
Students must also complete 4 Advanced Measures
▪ AP Class & Exam (3 or higher)
▪ Dual Credit courses (80% or higher)
▪ Articulated courses (80% or higher)
▪ PSAT score that qualifies student as a
commended scholar or higher by
College Board and National Achievement
Scholarship Program, National Merit
Scholarship Corporation, National
Hispanic Recognition Program.
CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS
▪ Credit Recovery Exam – failing grade in course is between 60-69% ($25 per exam). Exams are given at MHS with Credit Recovery Teacher.
▪ Online Credit Recovery (Compass Learning) – failing grade in course below 60%. ▪ Enrolled in a credit recovery class during the school day. ▪ Work can be done after school/from home as well.▪ Lab is open Tuesdays from 3:15-5:00 B134▪ Grades earned via credit recovery options will be recorded on the student's
transcript, but will not be calculated into the student's GPA.
Compass Learning is not an approved non-traditional course option with NCAA. Student athletes are encouraged to re-enroll in any failed course.
STAAR EOC TESTING Students must take and pass English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, and US History to be eligible for graduation. If needed, retest dates are below:
Retest Dates
December 5th English 1
December 6th Algebra 1
December 7th English 2
December 8th Biology
December 9th US History
Alg.1, Bio. and USH are tentative dates
COLLEGE AND CAREER Information
2016-2017 SAT/ACT TESTING DATES
SAT
October 1, 2016
November 5, 2016
December 3, 2016
January 21, 2017
March 11, 2017
May 6, 2017
June 3, 2017
Tests administered at AHS
ACT
September 10, 2016
October 22, 2016
December 10, 2016
February 11, 2017
April 8, 2017
June 10, 2017
SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Test Date Nov. 5
Registration
ends
Oct. 7
Late
registration
Oct. 25
Score release Nov. 29
Test Date Dec. 3
Registration
ends
Nov. 3
Late
registration
Nov. 22
Score release Dec. 23
Test Date Jan. 21
Registration
ends
Dec. 21
Late
registration
Jan. 10
Score release Late February
SAT COSTSItem Amount
SAT $45
SAT with Essay $57
SAT Subject Tests $26/registration
Late Registration $28
Test center, date, or test change $28
Score report requests at
registration
4 included
Scores by web Free
ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Test Date Oct. 22
Registration
ends
Sep. 16
Late
registration
Sep. 17-30
Test Date Dec. 10
Registration
ends
Nov. 4
Late
Registration
Nov. 5-18
Test Date Feb. 11
Registration
ends
Jan. 13
Late
registration
Jan. 14-20
ACT COSTSItem Amount
ACT (no Writing) $42.50
ACT with writing $58.50
Late Registration $27.50
Test center, date, or test change $25
Score report requests at
registration
4 included
Scores by web Free
TESTING & FEE WAIVERS College Entrance exams are: SAT – apply at sat.collegeboard.orgACT – apply at actstudent.orgDepending 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 collegeapplications
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
SAT Digital Pilot
▪ Wednesday October 19th
▪ Does NOT include the Essay/Writing
▪ Current students are already registered by Alvin ISD
▪ Students can register for the November or December tests if they want more exposure to this test or additional opportunity to improve scores
▪ Fees or fee waivers will apply for any other test date
SAT Score Conversion Tools
▪ For students who took the SAT prior to March 2016
▪ Smartphone App - SAT Score Converter
▪ Web - sat.org/score-converter
2016-2017 SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST DATES
SATSeptember 24 -MHS
October 22 - AHS, SCHS
November 12 - AHS, SCHS
January 7 - MHS, AHS
February 25 - MHS, SCHS
April 22 - MHS, AHS, SCHS
ACTOctober 8 - SCHS
November 5 - AHS
November 12 - AHS
January 21 - MHS, AHS
March 25 - SCHS
Cost is $25 for each practice test. 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▪ Apply Texas for in-state schools - applytexas.org ( Texas A&M, Univeristy of Houston,
UT Austin)
▪ Common Application for out-of-state 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?
▪ Transcript (types of courses) ▪ Send High School and Dual Credit Transcripts (if applicable)
▪ Test Scores
▪ Essay
▪ Expanded Resume
▪ Achievements/Distinguishing Characteristics/ Honors/Awards
▪ Leadership Positions/Qualities
▪ Unique Talent/Athletic Talent
▪ Diversity in background/Life Experience /Interest
▪ Letters of Recommendation
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
▪ Available October 1, 2016 at fafsa.gov▪ The earlier date change will be permanent▪ Earlier Income Info Required
▪ 2015 tax/income information required▪ IRS Data Retrieval Tool available October 1st.
FAFSA Changes
Changes to the FAFSA Process for 2017-18
If you plan to attend college
from
You will submit
this FAFSA
You can submit the FAFSA
from
Using Income and
Tax information
from
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 2016-2017 Jan. 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 2015
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 2017-2018 Oct. 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018 2015
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 2018-2019 Oct. 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019 2016
Benefits of ChangesBenefit #1: Alignment
▪ Many college application deadlines occur in the fall▪ Alignment of FAFSA availability = less confusion
Benefit #2: Certainty▪ No need to estimate tax information▪ IRS Data Retrieval Tool available Oct. 1st▪ Earlier receipt of Expected Family Contribution (helps with assessing
net costs)Benefit #3: Less Pressure
▪ More time before (most) state and school financial aid deadlines▪ More time to compare school offers before College Signing Day
FAFSA (FSA ID)
▪ Students can obtain their FSA ID now by going to www.StudentAid.gov/fsaid
▪ FSA ID is a username and password that you will use to log into certain US Department of Education websites such as www.fafsa.gov
▪ The FSA ID has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN▪ Parents will need your own FSA ID if you want to sign your child’s
FAFSA electronically. If you are a college student/parent, you can use the same FSA ID.
▪ If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications.
IMPORTANT DATES▪ 9/2016 Alvin ISD Local Scholarships Open Online
▪ 10/1/17 FAFSA Opens for 2016
▪ 10/19 School Day SAT Testing for Seniors
▪ 11/02 Suggested college application completion
▪ 11/7 - 11/11 Education Go Get It Week (tentative dates)
▪ 11/8 Alvin ISD College Fair @ Manvel HS 6:00-8:30 pm
▪ 12/01 Application Deadline for UT/ TAMU
▪ 1/20 Deadline for submitting completed Local Scholarship applications
▪ 3/15 University FAFSA Completion Deadline
▪ 5/10 Senior Awards Night/TBD
▪ 5/27 Graduation for the Class of 2017 Location: NRG Arena
