CLASS of 2016

JUNIOR PRESENTATION

CounselorsShongh Smith A-CBronda Goates D-GKacie Osorio H-Mb

Shannon Valdivia Mc-RCathy Cunningham S-Z

STAAR TEST U. S. History STAAR test is Wednesday, May 6th

Graduation Requirements

26 Credits (RHSP) Recommended High School Plan

26 Credits (DAP) Distinguished High School Plan

Science Must have 4 years either:

IPC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (IPC can NOT count as a science for

DAP)

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science Elective

Must have 4 years either:

Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 2

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Plus a fourth year math (current math teacher will make recommendation)

(possible choices AP Stats, PreCal, Special Topics)

Math

Technology

Although a technology credit is no longer required for graduation, we still encourage students to take a technology course.

Health

Is Required to

Graduatein KISD

Junior & Senior Handbook

Choices for After Graduation Terms to Know Testing Information Graduation Paths Admissions Procedures Financial Aid Junior/Senior Timelines Handbooks will be passed out on

Thrusday November 13th

CURRENT CLASS RANK & GPA’S FOR SENIOR CLASS 2015

Quarter Rank GPA Included

1 1-187 4.8461-3.9149 2 188-377 3.9130-

3.4681 3 378-562 3.4634-2.9474 4 563-747 2.9333 and

below

HOW DO I GET READY FOR MY SENIOR YEAR?

Preparing for the senior year can seem frightening but your student just needs to follow some simple steps in a timely manner.

My College Quick Start (PSAT) A college and career planning kit

including personalized lists of colleges, majors, and careers. (free)

www.collegeboard.com/quickstart Use the code provided on the PSAT

report that your student will receive the first day back in January.

Post Secondary Options

Junior College/Community College

Four Year College Trade School Military

GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE

Pick a goal…what does your student want to study in college?

If he/she needs help deciding their future career, consider taking the Kuder Assessment; we have the forms in the counselor’s office.

EMAIL ADDRESS

Several colleges have said student NEED their own email address.

They have told us if they see the email is from the parent they tell them to get there own!!

Apply Early

Make sure your student gets started early in the fall…as soon as school starts.

Nov. 1 used to be the optimum date for completion of all paperwork; deadlines are getting earlier and earlier…

College Entrance Exams Juniors should sign up for both the SAT

and the ACT in the late spring of this year. Then, repeat both or the one that was the highest in the early fall.

Visit the websites at:

http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates

http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ dates.html

TSI—Texas State Initiative

A state mandate that requires students to be assessed in reading, writing and math prior to college.

HCC will announce in the spring at the HCC Night what will fulfill the TSI requirement.

CAUTION

If considering taking Dual Credit classes please be advised that your dual credit GPA may affect your eligibility for scholarships/financial aid your freshman year in college.

College Applications Applytexas.org Commonapp.org

done on line Private colleges may have their

own

Senior Parent Night in September

Student Profile Packet Gives the counselor information

about the student for letters and applications

Found on Counselor’s page of the CRHS website.

Complete this packet at the beginning of your senior year and bring to the counselors’ office to file so it’s ready to be used.

Financial Aid

1. Complete the federal form called the FAFSA after January 1st of the senior year.

2. Colleges can have their own financial aid/scholarship applications.

Financial Aid Con’t 3. Scholarship searches are

available Beware of scams…never pay for

scholarship searches! 4. The CRHS Scholarship

Newsletter (in counselors’ office or website) lists local, state, and national scholarships.

College Visits Students are allowed 2 college

visits in the junior year and 2 in the senior year.

Stop by the attendance office for form at least 2 days ahead of the visit.

Complete the form and return it to the attendance office upon return from visit.

Class of 2016