JUNIOR YEAR

Stay StrongStay Strong

Mindy Casper (A - Go) Julie Sample (Registrar)mcasper@csisd.org jsample@csisd.org Paul Hord (Gr - Oq) Diane Walter (Scholarships)phord@csisd.org dwalter@csisd.org

Jamie Boyd (Or - Z) Bonnie Bronowski (Special Services)jboyd@csisd.org bbronowski@csisd.org

Christi Cheshire (Dean of Students) Carmen Gonzales (Receptionist)ccheshire@csisd.org cgonzales@csisd.org

Amiee Parsons (Testing Coordinator)aparsons@csisd.org

COUNSELING OFFICE

Counselors can help with…

Academic Concerns-Problem Solving-Decision Making

Career/College Planning-Four Year Planning-Scholarship Information

Personal Concerns-Problems w/ Teachers-Crisis Intervention

1. Earn credits towards high school graduation

2. Improve/Maintain GPA and class rank

3. Prepare for and take college entrance exams

4. Explore college/career options

5. Familiarize yourself with financial aid and scholarship opportunities

6. Build résumé

7. Get involved

8. Have fun!

JUNIOR YEAR

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSRECOMMENDED PLAN

4 English4 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra

II, and additional math)4 Science (Biology, Chemistry I,

Physics and an additional science)4 Social Studies (World. Geo, World. History, U.S. History,

Gov./Eco)½ Communication Application

(Speech)1 Physical Education

1 Fine Arts2 Foreign Language (must be same

language)5.5 Electives

26 Credits

Develop Study Skills Challenge Yourself – work harder each yearUse TutorialsForm Study GroupsKeep a Planner

GRADES COUNT

SO….WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL A SEMESTER?

Year Long Courses:

Failed 1st semester, passed second semester

If you make at least a 60 the first semester, you have an opportunity to pass for the year.

Example: 60 (fall grade) + 80 (spring grade) = 140; divided by 2 = 70 = 1.0 credit

Passed 1st semester, failed second semester

You only earn ½ credit

Example: 80+60=1/2 or .5 credit

You must attend summer school, take

credit by exam, or retake course to recover spring semester grade.

OPTIONS FOR GAINING / MAKING UP CREDITS

Summer School *Cost - $100 - $150

*Available during June

Night School *Cost - $100

*Remediation only

*Available by Counselor Recommendation

Correspondence:

Texas Tech ISD

UT On-Line

*$$$ You pay for tuition/books

*Exams are proctored only during scheduled times

Credit By Exam (CBE) *Must score 80 and above for acceleration; 70 and above for remediation

*District CBE’s for acceleration available in June and July and you must register in spring (free)

What’s on the transcript?Semester grades

GPA & credits awarded

Class Rank / Size

Standardized test scores – STAAR, PSAT, SAT, ACT

Official transcripts cost $2 and may be mailed directly from the school or picked up. Transcript requests forms are available in the counseling office. Allow five days for processing.

TRANSCRIPTS

Permanent academic record seen by colleges, employers, etc.

www.careercruising.com

An interactive web based program that allows students to search occupations, colleges, prepare for employment, and research individual learning styles, etc.

Login information:

user name: student ID#

password: birthdate (MMDDYYYY)

CAREER CRUISING

POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

WORKFORCE

MILITARY

CAREER/TRAINING PROGRAM

(technical school)

2 YEAR COLLEGE

(community college)

4 YEAR COLLEGE

Students who are enrolled in AP courses

Optional exam to place out of college courses (see colleges for more information)

AP fees have increased to $95 per exam

Final Payments due February 25-26

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS

More than just a test score.

Provides personalized feedback on your academic strengths and the areas that need improvement.

Gives you the tools you need to improve your skills and get ready for the SAT®, college, and a career.

THE PSAT/NMSQT®

: REACH YOUR COLLEGE GOALS

Most colleges require the SAT or ACT

Princeton Review Kaplan Courses

TestPrep Seminar offered at AMCHS, Sunday, Sept. 28www.number2.com

www.collegeboard.comVisit the library or bookstore for study guides

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

SAT Test: (800 possible points on each) Critical Reading

Math Writing

Perfect Score = 2400

ACT TEST (36 possible points on each) 50% Reading/English

25% Math 25% Science

Essay

Perfect (composite) Score = 36

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS

SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT COLLEGE

-Virtual College Tours-Attending College NightBrazos Center, Oct. 7-Visiting with admissions representatives at AMCHS-Attending Open House at Colleges -Make college visits -Want to know if you can get into a certain college?

www.cappex.com

                       

COLLEGE VISITATION DAYS

Juniors are allowed 2 Free College Visits

Students must obtain a visitation form prior to the visit from the Attendance office and return the form as

instructed in order to have the excused college day granted.

Requests must be made at least three days prior to the visit.

Apply TexasComplete this application to apply for admission to any

public university in Texas www.applytexas.org

The Common ApplicationA general application form used by over 450 independent colleges www.commonapp.org

Individual College Applications - see college website MIT, Baylor

Common Questions:

Rigor of curriculum?

Community service activities?

Extra-curricular activities?

Talent/job experiences?

REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS

If you are an athlete and plan to participate in college athletics, visit the National Collegiate

Athletic Association (NCAA) website at www.eligibilitycenter.org

Students who are planning on playing college sports in a Division I or II college or university

should start NCAA Clearinghouse registration in their junior year.

Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

See Mrs. Boyd or Coach Cope if you have questions.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

-The Red Cross-Habitat for Humanity-Hospitals-Nursing Homes/Retirement Centers-Youth Sports (City of College Station Recreation)-Special Olympics-Many organizations offer scholarships based fully, or partially, on community service

www.actstudent.org - ACT Testing Infowww.collegeboard.com - SAT/AP Info

www.collegefortexans.com - College Infowww.50states.com - College Search by State

www.fastweb.com - Scholarship Searchwww.scholarships4students.com - Scholarship

Infowww.finaid.org - Financial Aid Info

www.connectedu.net - College and Career Planning

USEFUL WEBSITES

September 22 – Open House, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

September 28 – SAT Prep Course by Test Prep, 12:30 pm

October 7 – College Night @ Expo Center, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

October 15 - PSAT

IMPORTANT DATES