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JACKSBORO MIDDLE SCHOOLTIGERS’ ROAR
8th Career Newsletter September 2016COUNSELOR: Mrs. Stretcher
Your Goals and Grades: Will They
Make The Cut?The Kaplan High School Handbook and
Internet Guide For College-Bound Students by Cynthia Hickman (Simon & Schuster:
New York, NY: 1997) pp. 50, 51, 52-53, 55.
When college admissions officers are asked what they look for in grades, they often respond:
1. Consistency, if not improvement, in grades over time
2. Good averages in key academic areas (e.g., math, English and science)
3. Good grades in the student’s area(s) of interest
Consistency and ImprovementGrades are often thought to be an accurate measure of your academic ability. If you consistently achieve grades of B or better, admissions officers may conclude that you are a good student with the ability to consistently achieve a grade level of B or better at their school. If you’re aiming for a competitive college or program, you’ll want to shoot for grades that are consistently in the B and better range.
What colleges and universities like to see, even more than consistency, is improvement in your grades throughout high school. This improvement suggests an increased interest in and application to your studies over time.
Area Of InterestIf a subject excites you, you will probably spend more time on it. If you spend more time studying it, your understanding of that topic should increase and translate into a higher grade. Review your area averages and ask yourself if you are performing better in those areas that:
*you think that you have an interest in
*the college program that you’d like to apply to requires
*the career you think you’d like to pursue requires.
Your grades provide a window to your interest; examine the view. This is the window that admissions officers will be looking through. You want to be sure to project an image of self-awareness and rationality to admissions committees. Having your grades support your declared interests is one way to provide a supporting view.
Study SkillsGood grades aren’t only the key to getting into the college of your choice. They also represent the building blocks for your mastery of difficult subjects and critical-thinking and learning skills. Typically, great grades begin with solid study skills. Master these skills and you’re likely to see higher grades. In a nutshell, study skills are the methods you apply when learning. They include how you approach your work, set goals, plan your activities, and approach your life.
Setting Goals
One great thing about grades is that you can use them to set clear and attainable goals for yourself. Most of us need not just something to shoot for, but also a reason to go after it. Motivation plays a huge role in getting us to do things. When you set goals for yourself, always provide the incentive---the “why” you should go after them. Goals help you to clearly define what you want, when you want it, and why it is important for you to get it. A clear set of goals provide the direction and focus you need to channel your energy towards achieving what you want. Goal setting also keeps you from spending a lot of time on activities that will not deliver results. There are three key steps for setting goals:
1. Write down what you want. Be as clear as possible (e.g., “I want at least a “B” in all my classes this grading period.”)
2. Make sure that they are attainable. There’s nothing like shooting for goals that you cannot make (e.g., “I want all 100s at the end of the semester” when you are already midway through the semester and have averages in the mid-80s).
3. Go after your goals with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. A positive attitude with clear goal setting provides an unbeatable combination for getting better grades.
PlanningYou’ll make more progress if you approach your work with a plan. You can make plans for each activity by the day, week, and/or semester. Your plan should list the activities that you need to complete as well as the times or dates you need to complete them by. In drafting an activity plan for each upcoming week, be sure to schedule enough time to easily complete each task, whether it is your nightly homework or upcoming exam. Planning allows you to organize your life---to complete each activity and goal that you establish for yourself more easily and successfully.If you successfully integrate study skills into your daily life---a positive attitude, clear and attainable goals, and daily planning---you’ll find that you will be more confident and in control of
your learning. The reward for mastering these study skills will be higher grades. Decide what grade level you believe you can reach and maintain at school. Work to reach that level; then, beat it! You should constantly push yourself to do better despite the increased challenge of the coursework. Hit an acceptable grade level, achieve consistency, then strive for progress. This is what colleges expect.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
It is never too early to start thinking about the kind of job that you want to prepare to have in the future. Each month, I will highlight two or three careers and will provide information about the qualifications for that particular career. Information on the careers listed comes from the following websites: www.careercruising.com, www.careervoyages.gov, www.careerlaunch.net, www.myplan.com, and www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Dentist
Job Description
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with giving advice and administering care to help prevent future problems. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. They remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. They also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make models and
measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. They wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
Dentists in private practice oversee a variety of administrative tasks, including bookkeeping and the buying of equipment and supplies. They may employ and supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, and receptionists.
Most dentists are general practitioners, handling a variety of dental needs. Other dentists practice in any of nine specialty areas. Orthodontists, the largest group of specialists, straighten teeth by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or retainers. The next largest group, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, operates on the mouth and jaws. The remainder may specialize as pediatric dentists (focusing on dentistry for children); periodontists (treating gums and bone supporting the teeth); prosthodontists (replacing missing teeth with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or with removable fixtures such as dentures); endodontists (performing root canal therapy); public health dentists (promoting good dental health and preventing dental diseases within the community); oral pathologists (studying oral diseases); or oral and maxillofacial radiologists (diagnosing diseases in the head and neck through the use of imaging technologies).
Work Environment
Most dentists are solo practitioners, meaning that they own their own businesses and work alone or with a small staff. Some dentists have partners, and a few work for other dentists as associate dentists.
Most dentists work 4 or 5 days a week. Some work evenings and weekends to meet their patients’ needs. The number of hours worked varies greatly among dentists. Most full-time dentists work between 35 and 40 hours a week. However, others, especially those who are trying to establish a new practice, work more. Also, experienced dentists often work fewer hours. It is
common for dentists to continue in part-time practice well beyond the usual retirement age.
Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Skills
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Education
In 2006, there were 56 dental schools accredited by the American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dental schools require a minimum of 2 years of college-level predental education prior to admittance. Most dental students have at least a bachelor’s degree before entering dental school.
College undergraduates planning on applying to dental school are required to take many science courses. Because of this, some choose a major in a science, such as biology or chemistry, while others take the required science coursework while pursuing a major in another subject.
All dental schools require applicants to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). When selecting students, schools consider scores earned on the DAT, applicants’ grade point averages, and information gathered through recommendations and interviews. Competition for admission to dental school is tough.
Dental school usually lasts 4 academic years. Studies begin with classroom instruction and laboratory work in science, including anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry, and physiology. Beginning courses in clinical sciences, including laboratory techniques, are also completed. During the last 2 years, students treat patients, usually in dental clinics, under the supervision of licensed dentists. Most dental schools award the
degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Others award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
Licensure. Licensing is required to practice as a dentist. In most States, licensure requires passing written and practical examinations in addition to having a degree from an accredited dental school. Candidates may fulfill the written part of the State licensing requirements by passing the National Board Dental Examinations. Individual States or regional testing agencies administer the written or practical examinations.
High School
Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Wages
Median annual earnings of salaried dentists were $136,960 in May 2006. Earnings vary according to number of years in practice, location, hours
worked, and specialty. Self-employed dentists in private practice tend to earn more than do salaried dentists.
Dentists who are salaried often receive benefits paid by their employer, with health insurance and malpractice insurance being among the most common. However, like other business owners, self-employed dentists must provide their own health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
Related Jobs
Chiropractors, optometrists, physicians and surgeons, podiatrists, psychologists, and veterinarians.
Journalist
Job Description
News analysts, reporters, and correspondents gather information, prepare stories, and make broadcasts that inform us about local, state, national, and international events; present points of view on current issues; and report on the actions of public officials, corporate executives, interest groups, and others who exercise power.
News analysts—also called newscasters or news anchors—examine, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources. News anchors present news stories and introduce videotaped news or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters. News correspondents report on news occurring in the large U.S. and foreign cities where they are stationed.
In covering a story, reporters investigate leads and news tips, look at documents, observe events at the scene, and interview people. Reporters take notes and also may take photographs or shoot videos. At their office, they organize the material, determine the focus or emphasis, write their stories, and edit accompanying video material. Many reporters enter information or write stories using laptop computers and electronically submit the material to their offices from remote locations. In some cases, newswriters write a story from information collected and submitted by reporters. Radio and television reporters often compose stories and report “live” from the scene. At times, they later tape an introduction to or commentary on their
story in the studio. Some journalists also interpret the news or offer opinions to readers, viewers, or listeners. In this role, they are called commentators or columnists.
Newscasters at large stations and networks usually specialize in a particular type of news, such as sports or weather.
General-assignment reporters write about newsworthy occurrences—such as accidents, political rallies, visits of celebrities, or business closings—as assigned. Large newspapers and radio and television stations assign reporters to gather news about specific topics, such as crime or education. Some reporters specialize in fields such as health, politics, foreign affairs, sports, theater, consumer affairs, social events, science, business, or religion. Investigative reporters cover stories that may take many days or weeks of information gathering.
Some publications use teams of reporters instead of assigning each reporter one specific topic, allowing reporters to cover a greater variety of stories. News teams may include reporters, editors, graphic artists, and photographers working together to complete a story.
Reporters on small publications cover all aspects of the news. They take photographs, write headlines, lay out pages, edit wire-service stories, and write editorials. Some also solicit advertisements, sell subscriptions, and perform general office work.
Work Environment
The work of news analysts, reporters, and correspondents is usually hectic. They are under great pressure to meet deadlines. Broadcasts sometimes are aired with little or no time for preparation. Some news analysts, reporters, and correspondents work in comfortable, private offices; others work in large rooms filled with the sound of keyboards and computer printers, as well as the voices of other reporters. Curious onlookers, police, or other emergency workers can distract those reporting from the scene for radio and television. Covering wars, political uprisings, fires, floods, and similar events is often dangerous.
Working hours vary. Reporters on morning papers often work from late afternoon until midnight. Radio and television reporters usually
are assigned to a day or evening shift. Magazine reporters usually work during the day.Reporters sometimes have to change their work hours to meet a deadline or to follow late-breaking developments. Their work demands long hours, irregular schedules, and some travel. Because many stations and networks are on the air 24 hours a day, newscasters can expect to work unusual hours.
Knowledge
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Skills
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Time Management - Managing ones own time and the time of others.
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Abilities
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources in order to be able to broadcast the information.
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance in order to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
Edit news material to ensure that it fits within available time or space.
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.
Tools and Technology
Reporters typically need more than good word-processing skills. Computer graphics and desktop-publishing skills also are useful. Computer-assisted reporting involves the use of computers to analyze data in search of a story. This technique and the interpretation of the results require computer skills and familiarity with databases. Knowledge of news photography also is valuable for entry-level positions, which
sometimes combine the responsibilities of a reporter with those of a camera operator or photographer.
Education
More than 1,500 institutions offer programs in communications, journalism, and related programs. In 2007, 109 of these were accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Most of the courses in a typical curriculum are in liberal arts; the remaining courses are in journalism. Examples of journalism courses are introductory mass media, basic reporting and copy editing, history of journalism, and press law and ethics. Students planning a career in broadcasting take courses in radio and television news and production. Those planning newspaper or magazine careers usually specialize in news-editorial journalism. To create stories for online media, they need to learn to use computer software to combine online story text with audio and video elements and graphics.
Some schools also offer a master’s or Ph.D. degree in journalism. Some graduate programs are intended primarily as preparation for news careers, while others prepare journalism teachers, researchers and theorists, and advertising and public relations workers. A graduate degree may help those looking to advance more quickly.
Employers report that practical experience is the most important part of education and training. Upon graduation many students already have gained much practical experience through part-time or summer jobs or through internships with news organizations. Most newspapers, magazines, and broadcast news organizations offer reporting and editing internships. Work on high school and college newspapers, at broadcasting stations, or on community papers or U.S. Armed Forces publications also provides practical training. In addition, journalism scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships awarded to college journalism students by universities, newspapers, foundations, and professional organizations are helpful. Experience as a stringer or freelancer—a part-time reporter who is paid only for stories printed—is advantageous.
High School
High school courses in English, journalism, and social studies provide a good foundation for college programs. Useful college liberal arts courses include English with an emphasis on writing, sociology, political science, economics, history, and psychology. Courses in computer science, business, and speech are useful as well. Fluency in a foreign language is necessary in some jobs.
Wages
Salaries for news analysts, reporters, and correspondents vary widely. Annual earnings of reporters and correspondents range from $19,180 to $73,880.
Annual earnings of broadcast news analysts range from $30,080 to $145,600.
Related JobsEditors, Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers, Public Address System and Other Announcers, Radio and Television Announcers, Reporters and Correspondents, and Technical Writers.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
It is never too early to start planning for your future. Habits you established in middle school can have positive and negative results when you enter high school, and after graduation. Start researching and gathering information about requirements that colleges and universities require. By the time high school graduation arrives you will be in a position to attend the college or university of your choice.
Each newsletter I will highlight and give details about a college/university and a junior
college in Texas that you might want to take a look at more closely and see if this would be an institution that might be of interest to you. I will include a web address for each school that will help you do some more extensive research if you are interested. College costs are approximate prices for a full-time student (15 – 16 hours), living on campus, for a full year (Fall and Spring semesters) as reported to the College Board College Handbook 2017 and www.collegeforalltexans.com.
Southern Methodist University www.smu.edu
A private 4-year university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was established in 1911 and it is located 5 miles from downtown Dallas and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Class Size: 58% of classes have 20 or fewer students, 29% have 20 – 39 students, 6% have 40 – 49 students, 6% have 50 – 99 students, 2% have 100 or more students. Special Facilities: film/video archives, seismological observatory, electron microscopy laboratory, paleontology museum, museum of art, engineering innovation laboratory. Basis For Selection: GED not accepted. Students evaluated comprehensively. High school curriculum, GPA, test scores (ACT composite 28 – 32; SAT critical reading 600 – 690, SAT math 620 – 720, SAT writing 600 – 690), school/ community activities, recommendations, and essay important. Special talents considered. Audition required for performing arts; portfolio recommended for studio art. High School Preparation: College prepatory program required including 4 credits of English, 3 – 4 credits of math, 3 credits of social studies, 3 credits of history, 3 credits of science (2 credits of laboratory science), and 2 – 3 credits of a foreign language, 3 academic elective credits. Need-Based Financial Aid: 669 full-time freshmen applied for aid; 438 were judged to have need; 435 of these received aid. Average need met was 88%. Average scholarship/grant was $20,909. 77% of total undergraduate aid awarded as scholarships/grants. Non-Need-Based Financial Aid: awarded to 3,720 full-time undergraduates, including 943 freshmen. Scholarships awarded for academics, alumni affiliation, art, athletics, leadership, music/ drama. Special Study Options: accelerated study, combined bachelor’s/graduate degree, cooperative education, distance learning, double
major, ESL, exchange student, honors, independent study, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, study abroad, teacher certification program, Washington semester, weekend college. Credit/Placement by Exam: AP, CLEP, SAT, ACT, institutional tests. No limit on number of AP credits that may be counted toward bachelor’s degree. Support Services: learning center, pre-admission summer program, remedial instruction, study skills assistance, tutoring, writing center. Most Popular Majors: business/marketing (22%), communications/ journalism (11%), engineering/engineering technologies (10%), social sciences (14%), visual/performing arts (7%). Additional Majors: biochemistry, accounting, finance, marketing, real estate, advertising, journalism, public relations, computer science, sports administration, environmental science, civil engineering, electrical engineering, English literature, music therapy, statistics, geology, geophysics, anthropology, international relations, art history/ conservation, music theory/ composition, and others. Computers On Campus: 758 computer workstations in the dormitories, library, computer center, and the student center. The dormitories are wired for high-speed internet access and linked to the campus network. Online course registration, online library, helpline, repair service, student web hosting, and wireless network are available. Housing: guaranteed on-campus for freshmen. Coed dorms, apartments, cooperative housing, fraternity/sorority housing. Student Activities: bands, campus ministries, choral groups, dance, drama, film society, international student organizations, literary magazine, music ensembles, Model UN, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, TV station, over 180 groups available. Athletics: NCAA. The school colors are red, white and blue, and the team mascot is the Mustangs. They participate in basketball, cross-country, diving, equestrian, football, golf, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball. Intramural Sports: basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball. Student Services: adult student services, alcohol/substance abuse counseling, chaplain/spiritual director, career counseling, student employment services, financial aid counseling, health service, minority student services, on-campus daycare, personal counseling, placement for graduates, veterans’
counselor, women’s services. Freshmen Class Profile: 12,992 apply for admission; 6,360 are admitted; 1,374 enroll. Enrollment: 11,739 (50% Female, 50% Male; 8% International; 60% Out-of-State; 5% African American, 7% Asian American, 11% Hispanic/Latino American, 4% multi-racial, non-Hispanic).
Tuition & Fees $ 50,358Room & Board $ 15,575Books & Supplies $ 1,000Personal Expenses $ 3,100
TOTAL(app. for a year) $ 70,033
Vernon Collegewww.vernoncollege.edu
A public 2–year community and junior college located in Vernon (50 miles from Wichita Falls). Basis For Selection: open admission, but selective for some programs. Additional requirements for nursing and cosmetology applicants. Financial Aid: all financial aid based on need. Need-based aid available for part-time students. Work-study available nights, weekends and for part-time students. 65% of total undergraduate aid awarded as scholarships/ grants. Special Study Options: cooperative education, distance learning, dual enrollment of high school students, internships. License preparation in aviation, nursing, paramedic, real estate. Credit/ Placement by Exam: AP, CLEP, institutional tests. Support Services: GED test center, learning center, reduced course load, remedial instruction, study skills assistance, tutoring, writing center. Majors: accounting, human resources, office technology, marketing, data processing, nursing, criminal justice, and others. Computers On Campus: 60 computer workstations are in the library and the computer center. The dormitories are wired for high-speed internet access. Online course registration is available. Housing: single-sex dorms available. Student Activities: choral groups, drama, music ensembles, musical theater, student government. Athletics: NJCAA. The school colors are blue and white, and the team mascot is the Chaparrals. They participate in baseball, rodeo, softball, volleyball. Intramural Sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, football, golf, handball, racquetball, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball. Student Services: adult student services, career counseling, services for economically disadvantaged, student
employment services, financial aid counseling, health services, personal counseling, placement for graduates, veterans’ counselor. Enrollment: 2,813 (62% Female, 38% Male; 8% African American, 14% Hispanic American; Out-of-State 5%).
Tuition & Fees $ 4,500Room & Board $ 5,985Books & Supplies $ 1,600Personal Expenses $ 2,238
TOTAL(app. for a year) $ 14,323
Survey Says“Survey Says” by knowhow2go.org (www.knowhow2go.org, July 2007
Newsletter).Nine out of 10 (92 percent) middle school students want to go to college – but seven out of 10 (68 percent) say they don't have enough information to get there. For many students, a big problem is not having help in choosing the high school classes that will prepare themfor college. These statistics, from A Voice from the Middle, a Harris Interactive survey released by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Phi Delta Kappa International, stress the importance of Step #2 – Push Yourself. Ask your teachers and guidance counselors tohelp you get on track to go to college. Sign up for the classes they recommend – at the most challenging level you can handle. Colleges respect decent grades in difficult classes more than outstanding grades in easy classes.
Jacksboro ISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
September 23 End of 1st Six WeeksSeptember 30 Early Dismissal (12:00)
Homecoming!November 4 End of 2nd Six WeeksNov. 21 – 25 Thanksgiving Holidays!
No School!December 22 End of 3rd Six Weeks
End of 1st SemesterDec. 23 – Christmas Holidays! Jan. 6 No School!January 12 Early DismissalJanuary 13 School Holiday
No School!February 17 End of 4th Six WeeksFebruary 20 Staff Development
No School!Mar. 13 – 17 Spring Break!
No School!March 28 STAAR 8th MathMarch 29 STAAR 8th ReadingApril 7 End of 5th Six WeeksApril 14 Student Holiday!May 2 EOC Algebra 1May 8 STAAR 8th Math RetestMay 9 STAAR 8th Reading RetestMay 10 STAAR 8th ScienceMay 11 STAAR 8th Social StudiesMay 18 Early Dismissal (12:00)May 19 Student Holiday!May 23 Middle School
Promotion (9:00)May 24 Last Day of School!May 25-26 Bad Weather Days!June 20 STAAR 8th Math RetestJune 21 STAAR 8th Reading Retest
Graphics
Art Explosion – 200,000 Images, by Nova Dev. Corp., 1999.Click Art, by Broderbund, 1998.The Print Shop Deluxe Version 22, by Broderbund, 2005.Click Art, by Microsoft, 2007.
www.smu.eduwww.vernoncollege.eduDear 8th Graders,
As this year progresses and you prepare yourselves for high school, graduation, college, military service, or the world of work keep in mind that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.
Each fall, Monarch butterflies in Maine begin an unbelieveable journey to a hilltop in Mexico. How do they do it? They focus on the goal, not the difficulties. Each day they take their bearings and set off, allowing their instincts and desire to steer them. They accept what comes: some winds blow them off course, others speed them along. They keep flying until, one day, they arrive.
Keep your eyes and mind on the goals that you want to accomplish. Practice, work, get extra help, work on details, and don’t let anyone or anything keep you from achieving your goal.
Life is filled with obstacles that will try to get you off your path. Friends may laugh or try and tell you that the work isn’t worth it---don’t listen to them. At times you will be battling uphill with difficult classes or subject matter to learn---buckle down and ask your teacher for extra help or come to tutorials voluntarily. Studying may seem boring or not necessary when your friends want you to go to the movies or come over and play video games---keep your mind on what you are working towards and don’t give in to the temptation. Peers may try to convince you that taking one drink or trying a drug won’t hurt you if you do it once---no one ever tried something once and planned on getting hooked and watched all their dreams vanish.
YOUR DETERMINATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. Keep working and stick to your goals!
Mrs. Stretcher
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