This document provides information for students in the classes of 2011 and 2012 regarding college and career planning at Clear Horizons Early College High School. It includes contacts for administrators and counselors, graduation requirements, information about the Distinguished Achievement Program, college readiness exams, the application process, financial aid, and Naviance Family Connection. Students are given checklists of tasks for 9th-10th and 11th grades to help them prepare for college. The document also outlines internship, service learning, and dual credit opportunities available to students.

1. College/CareerPlanningClasses 0f 2011 & 2012

2. ContactsPRINCIPALJennifer Morrow Ph.DASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL , DEAN OF INSTRUCTIONAlice SchwarzLEAD COUNSELORRhonwyn PattisonCOMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TEACHERKate GrahamSJC DUAL CREDIT COORDINATORPam CampbellREGISTRARDaphne Knochel

3. Distinguished Achievement Program ( DAP)English – 4 Credits Math - 4 CreditsScience – 4 CreditSS – 4 CreditsLOTE – 3 CreditsCHECHS Electives:Health - .5 CreditTech Applications - 1 CreditPE - .5 Credit (additional)ISM – 1 CreditBanking/Finance - .5 CreditPE – 1 Credit Speech - .5 Credit Fine Art – 1 Credit Electives – 4.5 CreditsTotal Credits = 26+ Four Advanced Measures

4. DAP For Adv. Measures* Original Research/Project*Test DataAP Tests – Score 3 +PSAT Test – Commended Scholar or Higher*College Courses3 hour course +Grade of 3.0 +Advanced Technical Credit Courses

5. Associate of ArtsCore CurriculumCommunications: 6 HrsMath: 3 – 4 HrsNatural Sciences: 8 HrsHumanities & Visual/Performing Arts: 6 HrsHumanities – One Course V-P Arts – One CourseBehavioral & Social Sciences: 15 HrsUS History – 2 CoursesPolitical Science – 2 CoursesBehavioral & Social Science – Oral Communications: 3-4 HrsPhysical Education: 2 HrsCourses in Major: 12 HrsElectives: 5-7 Hrs (No PE Courses)One Course

6. Off to a 4-year College

7. What Influences the Freshman Admission Decision?Top 10%

8. Class Rank/G.P.A.

9. Academic Record

10. College Entrance Exams

11. Recommendations

12. Application Essay

13. Extra-Curricular Activities

14. Special Circumstances

15. Interviews

16. Leadership Experiences

17. Special interests/talents

18. Community involvement

19. Service to the schoolTop Ten Percent BillStudents ranking in the top 10% of their class are automatically admitted to any public university in Texas (Exception: UT Austin)Complete application requirements by theuniversity’s deadlineEnroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school

20. Senate Bill 175University of Texas is not required to automatically admit more than 75% of available Texas spaces.UTmust announce automatic percentile by September 15 to Junior Class.Class of 2011 – Top 8%

21. College Readiness Exams

22. College Readiness ExamsPSAT – Recommended Years 10th and 11thSAT – Spring of Junior Year Fall of Senior YearACT – Spring of Junior Year Fall of Senior Year

23. Benefits of the PSATPreparation for the SAT®

24. Scholarship & recognition opportunities (11th grade)

25. Feedback on academic skills

26. College and career planning tools

27. Admissions and financial aid information from collegesSAT or ACT?ACT measures achievementSAT measures aptitudeACT score based on the number correct and no correction for guessingSAT has a correction for guessing – they take off for wrong answersBoth ACT and SAT are accepted by most colleges and universities

28. How Colleges use SAT & ACT Tests… Colleges & Universities use SAT and ACT Tests as one of many factors in admission. The most important factor is high school grades earned in challenging courses. The best prep. for the SAT & ACT – and for college – is for students to take challenging academic courses and to read and write widely.

29. To Register……SATwww.collegeboard.comwww.act.orgACT

30. 2010 - 2011 SAT TEST DATESOctober 9, 2010 November 6, 2010 December 4, 2010January 22, 2011March 12, 2011May 7, 2011June 4, 2011

31. 2010 - 2011 ACT TEST DATESSeptember 11, 2010October 23, 2010December 11, 2010February 12, 2011April 9, 2011June 11, 2011

32. The road to a4-year college…..

33. 9th and 10th Grade ChecklistStrive for academic excellence and regular school attendance (CHECHS and SJC grades will be included on your high school transcript and in your high school GPA)Develop a four year plan with your high school counselorAttend CCISD College NightAttend CCISD Financial Aid NightDevelop your interests in extracurricular and community activities.

34. 9th and 10th Grade ChecklistTake the PSAT October of your sophomore yearGo to My Sat Plan on www.collegeboard.com after your receive your PSAT Score Report and identify your strengths and determine the areas that you need improvementCreate a personal file or portfolio that contains copies of your report cards, certificates presented to you, list of awards and honors your receive, and lists of all school and community clubs/organizations including offices you hold.

35. 9th and 10th Grade ChecklistComplete Naviance Family Connection MilestonesBegin to build resume on Naviance Family ConnectionMake a list of colleges/universities that meet your preferences (size, college major, urban/rural, large city/small city).Search and compare 4 year colleges and universities on https://connection.naviance.com/clearhorizonsVisit colleges and universities

36. 9th and 10th Grade ChecklistLog on to Naviance – Family Connection regularly to check for college visits, build your resume, search for colleges and careers ,and use the test preparation tool.Volunteer! Volunteer! Choose something you like and stick with it!Look for summer enrichment programs held on college campuses

37. 11th Grade ChecklistObtain schedules for SAT Reasoning Test and ACT Exams.Take the PSAT on October 13, 2010.Search for financial aid and scholarship sourcesConsult college websites to request catalogs, and housing and financial aid information.Take advantage of information provided by college representatives who visit our campus.Begin scheduling interviews with admissions counselors. If possible, schedule tours of the school campus.

38. 11th Grade ChecklistReview your PSAT Score Report and log on to My Sat Plan on www.collegeboard.comTake an SAT and ACT Test in the SpringFind out admission deadlines from colleges you are consideringTalk to teachers about writing letters of recommendation for you. Prepare a resume (summer)Prepare college essays (summer)

39. 11th Grade ChecklistLog on to Naviance – Family Connectionregularly to check for college visits, build resume, search for colleges and careers ,and use the test preparation tool.Complete Naviance Family Connection Milestones

40. Career ExplorationBusiness Internship ClassSpring of Junior YearFall of Senior YearNaviance Family ConnectionDo What You Are Personality AssessmentCareer SearchCareer Interest ProfilerGame Plan Survey

41. Service Learning & InternshipsKATE GRAHAMkgraham@ccisd.netCHECHSCOMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TEACHER

42. Internship ProgramOverviewInternship is a very important component of our program.Internship is done in the spring of the junior year and the fall of the senior year.We have aligned our program with the traditional high schools.Senior dates: Aug. 30-Nov. 19

43. Program RequirementsStudent has mentor in chosen field of interest.

44. Student completes 3 hours a week at their mentorship.

45. Student develops/works on a project while at mentorship and throughout the semester.

46. Students keep a portfolio of their work and project through out the semester.

47. Student presents their project in a final presentation here at school or at the mentor’s place of business.Mentor ResponsibilitiesRequired Paperwork: Work with the student to determine their specific responsibilities and/or duties, their schedule and expected dress code during the initial Pre-Field Interview. Verify intern attendance with your signature on their weekly time log.Evaluate intern performance on the provided evaluation form at the 4 week and 9 week mark.

48. Mentor ResponsibilitiesMinimum Hours Required:Allow the intern to spend time each week at the work site. A minimum of 3 hours per week must be completed.Assist students in the development and completion of project chosen for the semester.

49. Mentor ResponsibilitiesGeneral Role of Mentor:Serve as representative of career or degree area by introducing intern to company, industry, or business.Provide the intern with comprehensive view of organization and focus on the roles, responsibilities, & functions of business.Share information regarding the skills, knowledge, and/or background that are the essential to be successful in your position.Offer opportunities for the intern to do independent projects.Share the positive as well as the negative aspects of the job.Provide supervision or designate someone to oversee intern projects.Assist the intern in identifying realistic goals.Communicate problems to the Internship Program Coordinator.

50. Student ResponsibilitiesRequirements:Interns must complete a Pre-Field Interview with their mentor.Time logs must be signed on a weekly basis and turned in weekly showing that the student has completed 3 hours a week.One journal entry must be completed each week via E4, questions can be found on student’s E4 class site.Interns must turn in a digital picture of themselves interacting with the mentor.Interns must complete a midterm presentation to the internship coordinator.Interns must complete a final presentation of their project at school or at the mentor’s place of business.

51. Student Responsibilities ContinuedInterns must develop a project with the guidance of their mentors that is worked on through out the semester.Interns must complete 3 Interviews.Interns must complete a portfolio that is due at the end of the semester, information regarding this assignment is on their E4 account.Interns must hand write a Thank you note to the mentor at the end of the semester.Interns are responsible for obtaining the mentor’s evaluation forms and getting the form turned in to the Internship Program Coordinator.

52. Student ResponsibilitiesOn-Site:

53. Interns must arrange for their own transportation to and from the internship site.

54. Interns are advised to seek responsibilities within the organization to enhance learning experiences.

55. Interns should complete all assignments on or before the deadline assigned by the mentor.

56. Interns must demonstrate good attendance and grooming, accuracy, orderliness, promptness, maturity, appropriate dress and proper business etiquette and professionalism while on-site. Teacher ResponsibilitiesAssist students with contacting/finding mentors.Give students the tools to be successful in a professional environment.Available to all mentors during and after business hours.Meet with students regularly to ensure success and proper guidance.Respond to all concerns in a timely manner.Monitor student progress in internship.Keep in contact with all mentors to head-off problems before they begin.Form community partnerships that last for years to come.

57. GoalsStudent will gain invaluable experience in their field of interest that helps them to further understand their chosen career path.

58. Students gain knowledge and understanding of a professional setting.

59. Mentor will have an enjoyable experience and hopefully continue to partner with us.

60. Program grows and expands each year to incorporate more mentors.Service Learning Program OverviewService Learning combines service objectives and learning objectives with the intent that the activity changes both the recipient and the provider of the service. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that link the task to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the acquisition and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge content.

61. Service Learning OverviewStudents are introduced to Service Learning in their advisory classes.

62. It is a mandatory requirement of all CHECHS students each year 9th-12th.

63. The advisory teacher works with students to meet all requirements of Service Learning and all hours are turned in to the advisory teacher.

64. Requirements and all documentation located on blackboard under Service Learning Org.Service Learning Requirements20 hours completed within the school year.Maximum of 10 of those hours can benefit CHECHS.All 20 can be done outside of CHECHS.Hours due by Dec. 16thPlan approved by advisory teacher.Power Point Presentation to advisory class. These will be done in January.Self-Reflection paper.Signed log.A list of possible opportunities, past organizations used, and new opportunities are located under the Service Learning Org.

65. Service Learning Letter JacketStudents are allowed to letter in Service Learning at CHECHS.Jacket must be bought by student.150 hours of Service Learning must be done.50 hours must be done per school year, meaning not all can be done in the summer.Maximum of 50 hours with one organization.

66. NavianceFamily ConnectionWe are pleased to introduce Family Connection from Naviance, a web-based service designed especially for students and parents. Family Connection is a comprehensive website that you can use to help in making decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. Family Connection is linked with Counselor’s Office, a service that counselor’s use in their office to track and analyze data about college and career plans, so it provides up-to-date information that is specific to our school.

67. User Name:CCISD 10 digit ID #Password:ccisd11ccisd12ccisd13ccisd14Student Log In

68. Naviance Family Connection Parent Log InParent must be added by student in Profile under the About Me Tab.

69. Student must identify a parent email address when adding parent.

70. Once the student has added their parent and email address, the student or parent must notify the counselor at rpattiso@ccisd.net

71. Mrs. Pattison will send an automatic email to the parents email address with a registration code.

72. The parent will log on to https://connection.naviance.com/clearhorizonsusing the registration code.

73. The parent will be directed to set up a password. All Senior and Junior Parent Naviance Passwords to Be Reset

74. Parents can assist students with Naviance!Encourage Completion of MilestonesEncourage College/Career SearchHelp Manage college applications/transcriptsComplete Parent Brag Sheet Assist in Resume Building

75. CHECHS Mini-College FairFriday, October 1, 2010During school dayClear to College Saturday, October 2, 2010CSHSPSAT Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:30 – 11:30College Night November 3, 2010 at 7:00 pmClear Springs High SchoolFinancial Aid Night December 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm Clear Lake High School

76. Seniors 2011

77. CHECHS Senior Conference and ContractAug. 30 through Sept. 17

78. Associate DegreeVerificationMake appointment with Pam Campbell in the dual credit office before October 29, 2010.Download two copies of the “What If Analysis?” from SJC SOS.One copy signed by parents to bring to conference. Must apply for college graduation in the spring – TBA

79. Honor GraduatesDAP – Distinguished Achievement PlanGPA – Grade Point AverageCum Laude – 4.74 – 4.5Magna Cum Laude – 4.99 – 4.75Summa Cum Laude – 5.0 – 6.0Deadline for Outside Coursework March 11, 2011

80. cHECHSGraduationSunday, June 5, 20112:00 PM Place – TBASJC South GraduationPasadena Convention CenterSaturday, May 14, 2011Time: TBA

81. College AdmissionProcess