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Preparing Preparing for Collegefor CollegePreparing Preparing for Collegefor College
Putting the Pieces TogetherPutting the Pieces TogetherPutting the Pieces TogetherPutting the Pieces Together
Key pieces for successKey pieces for success
Parental InvolvementSet expectations and goals
Academic checks
Get OrganizedPlan EarlyGet plugged in
Parental InvolvementSet expectations and goals
Academic checks
Get OrganizedPlan EarlyGet plugged in
Understanding How the Pieces Fit
Understanding How the Pieces Fit
Understanding High School requirements
GPA/ CreditsRoles: Student, Teacher, Parent,
CounselorGraduation Plans
College admissions testsCollege Credit and Placements testsGPA Calculations
College ApplicationsCareer Pathways
Understanding High School requirements
GPA/ CreditsRoles: Student, Teacher, Parent,
CounselorGraduation Plans
College admissions testsCollege Credit and Placements testsGPA Calculations
College ApplicationsCareer Pathways
What are the Pieces Made Of?
What are the Pieces Made Of?
TX. High School Requirements: High School course guides
GPA (grade point average) begins in 9th grade
What Is a Credit?One credit = 1 full year in a classOne half credit = 1 semester in a classTo earn credit:
Average must be 70% or higherMust have 90% attendance
TX. High School Requirements: High School course guides
GPA (grade point average) begins in 9th grade
What Is a Credit?One credit = 1 full year in a classOne half credit = 1 semester in a classTo earn credit:
Average must be 70% or higherMust have 90% attendance
The Big Picture: TX. Recommended
Graduation Plan
The Big Picture: TX. Recommended
Graduation Plan
2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Physical Education 1/2 credit of Speech 5.5 additional electives
2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Physical Education 1/2 credit of Speech 5.5 additional electives
Graduating on theDistinguished Achievement
Program
Graduating on theDistinguished Achievement
ProgramRecommended Plan 26 Credits PLUS:
Three credits of the same foreign language
IPC and Math Models do not count as one of the four sciences or maths
Four “advanced measures”Preapproved research projectAP Test Score of 3 or higherPSAT recognition (National Merit Scholar)80% or higher in College Dual Credit
course or articulated courses
Recommended Plan 26 Credits PLUS:Three credits of the same foreign
languageIPC and Math Models do not count as
one of the four sciences or mathsFour “advanced measures”
Preapproved research projectAP Test Score of 3 or higherPSAT recognition (National Merit Scholar)80% or higher in College Dual Credit
course or articulated courses
Parental PieceParental Piece
•BE INVOLVED
•Setting expectations for your child and following thru
•Meeting Teachers and counselor
•Know the requirements
•Check grades and homework in Home Access Center (HAC). If you need access information, contact Sandra Washington at 281 641-5426 or email- [email protected]
Planning PiecePlanning Piece
•Know course requirements
•Get a binder and collect data
•Prepare and study
•Higher GPA can mean better opportunities
•Choose a career path
•Research careers and best school to attend
•Look for scholarships
•Set goals and timelines
Get Plugged in PieceGet Plugged in Piece
Get in clubs & organizations Community service clubs
can promote: Communication skills Decision making skills Goal Setting Build Character Development Healthy Relationships Being involved can promote
better standards, expectations and grades
Get in clubs & organizations Community service clubs
can promote: Communication skills Decision making skills Goal Setting Build Character Development Healthy Relationships Being involved can promote
better standards, expectations and grades
Plan EarlyPlan Early
It begins the 1st day of high school
Stay InformedKnow your requirementsAsk lots of questionsTalk to Teachers/CounselorPick classes and a career
for YOU!
It begins the 1st day of high school
Stay InformedKnow your requirementsAsk lots of questionsTalk to Teachers/CounselorPick classes and a career
for YOU!
College PlanningCollege Planning
• Think about your future• Choose a program of study• Prepare for college tests• Take required College test• Choose a university or
trade• Fill out applications and
scholarships, grants &loans
• Think about your future• Choose a program of study• Prepare for college tests• Take required College test• Choose a university or
trade• Fill out applications and
scholarships, grants &loans
ACT/SAT DATESACT/SAT DATES
SAT remaining 2012-2013 Dates:Test Date Registration DateJanuary 26, 2013 December 28, 2012March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013June 1, 2013 May 7, 2013
ACT remaining 2012-2013 datesTEST DATE Registration DateFebruary 9, 2013 January 11, 2013April13, 2013 March 8, 2013June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013
SAT remaining 2012-2013 Dates:Test Date Registration DateJanuary 26, 2013 December 28, 2012March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013June 1, 2013 May 7, 2013
ACT remaining 2012-2013 datesTEST DATE Registration DateFebruary 9, 2013 January 11, 2013April13, 2013 March 8, 2013June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013
MOM and DADCounselor
Teachers You!
MOM and DADCounselor
Teachers You!
Solving the PuzzleSolving the Puzzle
