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Senior parent night 2015 2016
The document outlines information for senior parents of the Class of 2016 at Clear Creek High School, covering graduation requirements, college admission processes, and available counseling resources. It includes important deadlines, contact information for counselors, and support programs for students, such as academic advising and career exploration. Additionally, it highlights financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, and timelines for senior activities leading up to graduation.
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Senior parent night 2015 2016
- 1. Senior Parent Night Classof 2016 October 2015
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- 3. Counseling Center Team Ittakes a village! 7 Counselors 2 Registrars 2 Secretaries Social Worker Career Specialist Attendance Officer
- 4. Counselor 9th Grade Students KandyceGailey kgailey@ccisd.net
- 5. Counselor A -D Ebony Barnett ebarnett@ccisd.net
- 6. Counselor E -K Michelle Wilson mwilson@ccisd.net
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- 8. Counselor Rf -Z Laura Stepp lstepp@ccisd.net
- 9. Support Counselor Diane Briggs dbriggs@ccisd.net Availableto all students Support groups Referral by Parents, Teachers, Students, & Self-Referral
- 10. Career Specialist Shannon Herd sherd@ccisd.net •Naviance Lessons • Career Exploration • Setting Goals • Scholarships
- 11. Communities in Schools SocialWorker Barbara Stribling bstribli@ccisd.net • Homeless Population • At Risk Students • Food & Clothing Drives
- 12. Counseling Center Functions •Academic Advising • Career Exploration • College Admissions • Personal, Social, & Emotional Counseling
- 13. Ellen Akers, Deanof Instruction eakers@ccisd.net
- 14. STAAR Testing Requirements Studentsmust also make satisfactory scores on 5 STAAR Exams in order to Graduate Algebra 1 Biology English 1 English 2 US History
- 15. Tutorials After School -Classrooms Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 - 3:15 pm Get in Gear – Library Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:15 - 4:30 pm Bus at 4:30 pm
- 16. Online Tutorials Khan Academyhttps://www.khanacademy.org/ Sophia http://www.sophia.org/
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- 19. Keep Connected….. CCISD Websitewww.ccisd.net
- 20. Monitor Progress….. Skyward :Parent Access to Student’s Schedule, Daily Grades, Teachers’ Contact Information, Attendance, Announcements, Calendar of Events
- 21. Join the PTSA! Be a Part of the CCHS Community Join online at www.joinpta.org $10.50 per year Opportunity to Volunteer Keep informed with The Clear Creek Chronicle
- 22. Naviance Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/clearcreekhs StudentAccount • Update profile, including email address. • Research colleges & universities, sign up for visits with college reps in the CCHS College Center • Prepare for ACT/ SAT test with free Method Test Prep. • Investigate career interests and options using the Personality Inventory and Career Interest Profiler. • Request Transcripts.
- 23. Tonight’s Program • GraduationRequirements • College & Career Options • College Application Process • Timelines for Seniors • Naviance • ACT, & SAT Information
- 24. Graduation Requirements Recommended HighSchool Program 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies 2 years of LOTE 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of PE or Equivalent .5 credit of Speech 5.5 credits of elective 26 credits
- 25. Distinguished Achievement Program Requires 26 Credits 3 Years/Levels of LOTE (in the same language) Includes 4 Advanced Measures (in any combination) Advanced Measures • College courses earning a “B” or higher • Test Data – AP Exam scores of 3 or higher, Commended or higher on National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) • Original Research in Independent Study course (can be used for up to 2 measures) • Advanced CTE Articulated coursework as defined by the State of Texas (completed in previous years)
- 26. Minimum Plan • Requiresonly 22 credits • Less math and science required • Does not require languages other than English • Post-graduation track ---- Community College or Work Training Program initially, with possible transfer to a 4 year University or College ***Students must obtain approval in accordance with House Bill 3.
- 27. New Graduation Plans HouseBill 5 mandated changes to the graduation requirements beginning with incoming 9th graders in 2014-2015. Foundation High School Program (FHSP) 22 credits FHSP with Endorsements 26 credits Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) 26 credits
- 29. CCISD Alternate CreditOpportunities Clear Stars • Three sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer) • Located at Clear View High School in Webster • Can be for new credit or for recovery • Additional information and courses at www.ccisd.net Clear Access • Three sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer) • Online courses with a scheduled final exam • For new credit only • Additional information and courses at www.ccisd.net
- 30. Student Conferences Senior Conferencesare underway now. Each senior will meet individually with their academic counselor. 1. Progress towards Graduation 2. College Application Process 3. Class Rank and GPA 4. Review of Transcript 5. Copy of Conference Mailed Home
- 31. Senior Conferences • GraduationPlan & Requirements • Senior Year Coursework • STAAR Requirements • Transcript Evaluation • Top 10% and Honor Graduate Expectations *The completion of a state approved graduation plan is the responsibility of the student and parent.
- 32. GPA and Rank:Weighted 5.0 Scale • Grade Point Average Chart can be found in CCISD’s Educational Planning Guide (p. 99). • Level 1 courses include Advanced Academic, Pre-AP, and AP. • The 6 semester GPA, at the end of the Junior year is used for fall college admissions applications.
- 33. Honor Graduates Cumulative GPAafter 7 Semesters*** • Valedictorian Highest GPA • Salutatorian 2nd Highest GPA (Both must attend the same HS entire Senior year and be enrolled in the district the last 2 years.) • Summa Cum Laude 5.0 – 6.0 • Magna Cum Laude 4.75 – 4.99 • Cum Laude 4.50 – 4.74
- 34. House Bill 588– Top 10% Rule • Rank in the Top 10% of graduating class. • Enroll in college no more than 2 years after graduating from high school. • Complete application process to a Texas public university before the application deadline. • UT Austin has been granted an exception to raise the admission standard. (The standard for UT Austin is adjusted each year.)
- 35. The exception is….. TheUniversity of Texas • Fall of 2015 Top 7 % • Fall of 2016 Top 8% • Fall of 2017 Top 7%
- 36. Options After Graduation OptionsDescription/Length of Study On the job training Specific training offered by employer, includes military service/less than 6 months Vocational or Technical Certificate Gain entry level skills; offered at many high schools & community colleges/1 – 3 years Private Trade School Specific skill training for an occupation/3 months – 2 years Associate’s Degree Offered at community colleges/2 years Bachelor’s Degree Formal course of study/4 years Master’s Degree Advanced degree-required for certain careers/1-2 years beyond Bachelor’s Doctoral or Professional Degree Advanced degree required for certain careers/3-5 years beyond Bachelor’s
- 37. Military Service • Educational& monetary benefits • Learn useful new skills • Full-time employment • Job Security ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) • An aptitude test designed to provide career information for various civilian and military occupations
- 38. Is College forYou? Advantages • Expand knowledge and skills • Learn to express thoughts clearly in speaking and in writing • Increases ability to grasp abstract concepts and theories • Increases understanding of the world and our community Real World Translation Greater job opportunities College graduates have greater opportunities than those who do not pursue education beyond high school. Increased Earning Potential On average, someone who spends 2 years in college earns $250,000 more in their lifetime than someone who does not.
- 39. Choosing a College Considera Community College • Eases the Transition to College • Economic Advantages • Allows Additional Time to Choose a Course of Study • Can provide a quick and efficient means to join the work force or gain certification/license • SAT or ACT not required for acceptance • TSI – Exam is needed (Texas Success Initiative)
- 40. Choosing a College •Choice of Majors & Degrees • Location • Cost • Student Activities • Personal Values • Reasonableness of Acceptance
- 41. College Visit Policy •Per CCISD District policy, students may have 2 college visits days in their Junior year and 2 college visits days in their Senior year, with 2 week prior approval from their Assistant Principal and a letter from the college verifying attendance on the campus. • Absences for pre-approved college visits do not affect Spring Final Exam Exemptions.
- 42. Influences on theAdmissions Decision • Class Rank and GPA • Academic Record (transcript) • Must Meet the Admission Course Requirements • College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) • Essays • Extracurricular Activities • Special Circumstance • Interviews • Leadership Roles • Special Interests/Talents • Community Service • Recommendations
- 43. Application Process 4 PartProcess 1. Complete the application in the fall of the senior year for most colleges and universities (Watch Deadlines!) 2. Send SAT or ACT scores to the university directly from the testing entity (College Board or ACT.org) 3. Request transcript via Naviance 4. Pay application fee
- 44. Need to Registerfor the SAT or ACT? SAT Registration sat.collegeboard.org ACT Registration act.org
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- 46. www.commonapp.org Begin by creatingan account
- 47. Must match your commonapplication with Naviance
- 48. Some Schools Havea Unique Application • Louisiana State University is one example.
- 49. Application Tips • Reviewthe application process and requirements for each university – 3 to 5 schools are recommended. • Pay attention to deadlines. Do not meet the deadline, beat the deadline. • Don’t be modest. Include and describe all of your accomplishments. • Visit the colleges. • Be open-minded
- 50. Letters of Recommendation •Required for Common Applications • Letters are requested via Naviance • Please complete the Student & Parent Brag Sheets in Naviance • Submit a Resume via Naviance • Allow 20 working days for completion
- 51. NCAA http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp • Prospective studentathletes need to register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse to determine athletic eligibility for Division I or Division II colleges and universities. Be sure to send a transcript.
- 52. Paying for College Scholarships– Many are offered by the universities and can be researched on their website. 1. Individual Universities/Colleges 2. Naviance Family Connection 3. Other Websites www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.petersons.com/finaid www.scholarshipexperts.com Grants/Work-Study/Student Loans Free Application for Federal Student Aid Financial Aid Night –December 2nd CSHS 6:30 pm
- 53. Grants/Work-Study/Student Loans Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov **Cannot be completed until January 1st of the Senior Year To estimate your award use the Fafsaforcaster https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 Financial Aid Night –December 2nd CSHS 6:30 pm
- 54. Scholarship List Under the“Colleges” tab in Naviance
- 55. Senior Timeline • Registerwith NCAA if you are planning to play college sports • Complete the senior forms in Naviance (Student Brag Sheet; Parent Brag Sheet; Resume) • Complete college applications (Watch the deadlines!) • Retake SAT/ACT if needed. • Attend College & Career Night on November 18th • Attend District Financial Aid Night on December 2nd • Apply for any and all scholarships for which you qualify
- 56. Senior Timeline • Completethe Free Application for Federal Student Aid beginning January 1st . This important application (FAFSA) drives grants, student loans, work-study programs, and is also used for some scholarships.
- 57. Important Dates • Collegeand Career Night November 18th 6:00 pm(Education Village) • Financial Aid Night – December 2nd (CSHS) • Graduation – June 5th at 7:30 pm (Sunday)
- 58. Clear Creek HighSchool CEEB Code 444087 This is an important number you may need with your applications. Take a moment to jot it down.
- 59. Student Support Counseling DianeBriggs, CCHS Support Counselor Barbara Stribling, CIS Social Worker • Individual Counseling • Group Counseling • Crisis Counseling • Community Networks & Resources
- 60. Counseling Referral Process •Student self-referral • Parent referral • Teacher referral • Administrative referral
- 61. Username = Student ID# Password= Student Cafeteria Pin # Log In Page
- 62. Home Page - Helpful Links -Dates and Events - Class Size - Method Test Prep
- 63. College Tab • Requesta transcript • College Search • Scholarships
- 64. Request Transcript forMy College Applications
- 65. Matching the CommonApplication (Colleges I’m Applying To)
- 66. Requesting a Letterof Recommendation (Colleges I’m Applying To)
- 67. Operating Continuously atCreek Since 1994
- 68. The PSAT andSAT are changing! The first major revision to the PSAT and SAT in 10 years is underway. The new PSAT debuts Oct. 14. The new SAT debuts in March 2016
- 69. FAQs Q: When Shouldmy child take the SAT? A: No sooner or later than the spring of their junior year. Students should NOT take the SAT for practice. This is what the PSAT is for.
- 70. FAQs Q: But Iwant my child to take it 3 times so he can send in his/her best scores. That’s smart, right? A: Not really. While the College Board will allow you to send only certain scores to colleges, most of the better schools want you to send ALL scores. That means they will see all attempts. (Continued)
- 71. Test-Taking Mentality It’s alsoa bad idea to tell your child he/she will take it 3 times because it creates the wrong mentality. It’s like telling your kid that you don’t believe he/she can get the score needed on the first try. It’s much better to go into the test prepared for it and to think, “I’m going to get the score I need on the first try,” knowing that there is plenty of time to retake it if he/she falls short. (continued)
- 72. FAQs Q: Should mychild take the SAT, ACT, or both? A: It depends. The PSAT is a good indicator. Students who score much worse on the PSAT than their grades would suggest should probably take the ACT. Students who do better on the PSAT than their grades would suggest should take the SAT. Student who perform as expected can do either or both.
- 75. Registering You may registeryour child immediately after this meeting with a check for $90. We will also let your child register before or after school by bringing a check for $90 payable to CCHS to C200.
- 76. One Last ImportantNote We always have to get a signature when we receive payment for any of our prep courses. Therefore, NEVER leave payment for a course at the front desk. This will NOT register your child in any of our courses. Your child needs to bring the check to the cafeteria during lunch or C200 before or after school during the registration window and sign our registration form.
- 77. Final Thoughts The CounselingTeam is here to serve the students and parents of Clear Creek High School. We look forward to a successful year and a great Graduation! Thanks for coming tonight!
Editor's Notes
- #18 There is a short video on this site that explains some of the differences between the “old” SAT and the redesigned SAT. Also has tools for preparing for the PSAT or the SAT.
- #41 We usually recommend applying to 3 to 5 schools
- #46 www.applytexas.org is the application used for all public schools in Texas. Letters of recommendation are not usually required.
- #47 The Common Application is used for many private and out of state institutions. It is very important to keep your counselor apprised of any Common Applications you submit as there is an important part for your counselor to complete. A letter of recommendation is always required for the Common Application.
- #55 Updated by all the high school Career Specialists in CCISD. Check the list weekly for updates.
- #57 You can get your PIN (personal identification number) now. The student and a parent will need these numbers.