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CLASS of 2016
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JUNIOR PRESENTATION
CounselorsShongh Smith A-CBronda Goates D-GKacie Osorio H-Mb
Shannon Valdivia Mc-RCathy Cunningham S-Z
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STAAR TEST U. S. History STAAR test is Wednesday, May 6th
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Graduation Requirements
26 Credits (RHSP) Recommended High School Plan
26 Credits (DAP) Distinguished High School Plan
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Science Must have 4 years either:
IPC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (IPC can NOT count as a science for
DAP)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science Elective
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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
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Technology
Although a technology credit is no longer required for graduation, we still encourage students to take a technology course.
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Health
Is Required to
Graduatein KISD
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Post Secondary Options
Junior College/Community College
Four Year College Trade School Military
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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.
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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!!
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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…
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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
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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.
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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.
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College Applications Applytexas.org Commonapp.org
done on line Private colleges may have their
own
Senior Parent Night in September
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Class of 2016