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WESTSIDE’S CLASS OF 2016
Agenda Class Fundraiser Academics – GPA ,Class
Rank, and Standardized Tests Preparing for College and
Career STAAR Testing Off Campus Reminders Attendance and Final
Exemptions Credit Appeal Grad Lab Senior Year Activities
Class of 2016 Fundraiser
Prizes for highest sales!
Free Prom Tickets!Money for your Senior
Prom!
October 14th-28th Order forms and money
will be collected on Thursday October 29th and Friday October 30th during “A” Lunch
Westside
Yearbook
Senior PortraitsDeadline extended
October 24th
Senior QuotesSheets distributed
Wed., Oct. 20th
Senior Commemorative
sClubs
Fine ArtsSports
Contact: Mr. Malinsky or Ms. Roberts ->Website ->Quick Links ->Yearbook
Preparing for College and Career:Senior Timeline
October 15, 2015 University of Texas Priority Deadline (some scholarships and
Honors)
October 20, 2015 Texas A&M Engineering Priority Deadline
October 28, 2015 Texas College Night (Hosted by University of Houston)
Bus leaves at 3:00 pm and returns at 7:45 pm Student need to have 2.75 GPA or higher (exceptions see College
Center) Sign up on Naviance and pick up a permission slip from College
Center
Preparing for College and Career:Senior Timeline (continued)
Snacks & Apps Selected Thursday mornings 8:00-9:20; Sessions have 15
student limit; Sign up on Naviance.
November 1, 2015 Early Decision (binding), Restricted Early Action, and
Early Action Deadlines for many schools.
December 1, 2015 Many highly selective and selective school’s deadline. Most college scholarship application deadlines (regardless
of the general application deadline)
December 3, 2015 Westside Financial Aid Info Night – 6:30 pm
The ACT and The SAT
SATwww.collegeboard.org
ACTwww.actstudent.org
November 7, 2015 December 12, 2015
December 5, 2015 February 6, 2015
These tests must be taken before any college deadlines.
Scores must be sent directly from Collegeboard or ACT Student website to colleges.
If you are on Free or Reduced Lunch come by the College Center to pick up a waiver to register for these exams.
New Transcript Request Protocol
New Transcript Request Protocol (continued)
Your transcripts will be sent upon payment (in the college center)
New Transcript Request Protocol (continued)
New Transcript Request Protocol (continued)
Once Transcripts have been requested, you must come to A205 to pay $2/transcript. They will not be sent without payment.
GPA and Class Rank
Westside’s GPA scale is on a 4.0 weighted scale. Westside’s Rank is weighted and exact (not shared) Seniors can still pick up their official preliminary GPA
and rank in the college center A205. ID needed Your GPA and class rank are considerations in
college admission. They matter. You can keep an eye on yours by logging in to
See your dean or visit the College Center (A205) for assistance and guidance.
Letters of Recommendation
To request a letter of recommendation start by asking teacher/dean in person at least 2 weeks prior to the date that you will need the letter.
Next, send the teacher/dean a request on Naviance. Start by clicking on “Colleges” tab
Click on “Colleges I’m Applying To”
Click on “Add/Cancel Requests”
College Applications: What Do You Need?
1. APPLICATION (including fee or waiver) www.applytexas.org (for Texas public schools) www.commonapp.org (Largest common app) Institutional Specific (college specific app)
2. ESSAYS (depends on the school)
3. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Naviance/ $2)
4. TEST SCORES (directly from collegeboard and/or actstudent)
5. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (not needed for applytexas)
6. INTERVIEWS (highly selective schools)
School Involvement Extra-curricular activities are considered by
college admissions offices. Students involved in extra-curricular activities
are usually more academically successful. The college application’s resume section
contains: 10 Extra-curricular, clubs and organizations 8 volunteer work/community service experience 10 honors, awards and
achievements Students who are involved enjoy their high school experience more and make more friends!
Community Service Is considered in college admissions and
potential employers. Indicates that you are an asset to your school
and community. It tells people who you
are and that you care aboutyour community.
Visitwww.volunteermatch.com
The Choices You Make Now Will Affect The Rest of Your Life
Keep up your grades and maintain good attendance.
Get involved in your school and your community.
Consider taking PreAP and AP courses. Build a positive relationship with your
dean and your teachers. Research college and career options.
EOC Performance Levels
STAAR EOC (A graduation requirement for every student in Texas)
When to Apply: During summer class orientation in mid-AugustHow: Meet eligibility requirements
Download the form from the Westside website (“students” tab) after August 1st
Eligibility:1. Fines and Fees (art, athletics, PSAT etc.) have been cleared BEFORE June 30, 20152. No Excessive Absences during 10th grade year/Credit Appeal Students3. (eligible after 6 weeks if attendance is excellent and credit appeal hours are complete)4. Classified in Chancery as a junior or senior5. Passed all classes during Sophomore year6. Pay laptop fee 15-16 school year7. Pass all portions of STAAR/TAKS (or authorized by Ms. Neal)
OFF-Campus Privileges…for those who take care of their business
Final Exam Exemptions
AP STUDENTS ONLY 85 semester average No discipline issues No more than 3 absences (Excused OR
Unexcused) Must take the AP Exam with FIDELITY AP performance drives campus rankings and
reputation for academic excellence
Not so obvious
Impact of Attendance
Student Impact Making up work doesn’t replace being there Adverse effect on learning and grades Monitor errors on your attendance record!
Westside Impact Campus Accountability/Rankings US News & World Report Overall student performance academically Attendance is directly tied to graduation rates
Financial Impact 95.3% (in 14-15 missed Q1 by .2%) 95.5% (additional $280K in funding=5+ Teachers!) 95.0% (as of today=loss of $420K in funding
FINANCIAL IMPACT
14-1595.3%
missed Q1 by .2%15-16
GOAL=95.5% $280K =5+ Teachers
TODAY95.0%
$420K loss of funding
AttendanceYour attendance is CRUCIAL to your success!
Reminders: 3 Days to bring a note for an Excused Absence 5 Unexcused Absences in a class will result in
Credit Appeal See your Dean for more details on starting this process
5 Unexcused Absences = Truancy Warning Notice 10 Unexcused Absences = Truancy Court IF your home address changes, notify the
Attendance Office GPA EFFECT! “NG”=No Grade CREDIT APPEAL PROCESS
CREDIT APPEAL PROCESS(must be completed before the end of the next semester)
FIRST: Obtain the Credit Appeals Contract and Student Documentation form from the House Secretary. SECOND: Complete authorized service hours and maintain your own documentation.LAST:Attach a copy of the report card and compute the hours needed to regain credit for the classes.
CREDIT APPEAL DEADLINESLOSS OF SENIOR PRIVILEGES
NO GRADUATION CEREMONY & NO SENIOR WEEK ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT FULFILLED CREDIT APPEAL HOURS IN ADVANCE
THEY CAN CROSS IN AUGUST IF THEY COMPLETE HOURS BEFORE THAT TIME. 19TAC, Ch 74 Students with 15+ for either semester will be required to complete the Study Skills Grad Lab
course to recover credit as part of their credit appeal hours. Off Campus Lunch privileges will be discontinued once a student loses credit due to absences. Partial/Incomplete submissions will not be accepted!
Fall: 16 max
Hours DueDEC 18th
(Cycle 3 is due by Cycle 4)
Spring: 20 max Hours DueMAY 4TH
Cycle 6 DUE May 20th
NEW
Grad LabMrs. MoserRoom S120Email: [email protected]
Grad Lab for Credit Recovery An opportunity for juniors and seniors who have
failed a class to recover the lost credit and graduate on time.
All work is done through APEX and is mostly online. Students may work from home on classes; however,
there is a greater opportunity for successful completion when scheduled to work in the lab.
Courses are designed to take 6-9 weeks to complete, meaning that students are expected to complete at least two (or more courses) in a semester.
Grad Lab
Grad Lab for Acceleration:Example…
You have recovered the lost credit from a class, and it is too late in the semester to return to a face-to-face class. You can take another class that you need to graduate in the Grad Lab. Caution, however: you must complete it in the required time frame, and you must pass the class.
Extracurricular commitments allow a student to make more room in their schedule.
Futures Academy students are currently taking Economics classes that will not easily fit in into their schedules next year.
There is currently a student who had one class to recover in the Grad Lab, but has been able to complete both Economics and Government as well because she completed her required course before the deadline. She worked on her classes diligently from home and is now ahead rather than behind.
Grad Lab
1. The Grad Lab is not the easy fix. self-motivation self-discipline Immune to distractions
(i.e. social media/fantasy football/Beyonce’s outfits)
2. Grad Lab is a last resort; accountability is high Not for everyone, see above Consistent progress, or you will be removed Once you’ve been removed, you cannot return NCAA Clearinghouse Policy
Grad Lab
4. Demonstrate Work Ethic Everyday Quite possibly more challenging! Expected to work all of the time Meet your deadlines. Independent reading is plentiful
5. Academic Work Tasks Digital quizzes/activities Hard copy essays and exams. Paper assignments are submitted & graded by a certified Westside teacher.
Grades reflect accuracy and effort, not simply that you turned in piece of paper.
Final Thoughts…Grad Lab
LAST RESORTThe Grad Lab means you are behind and graduation is at risk. This is not a good thing.
SECOND CHANCE
MAYBE YOUR LAST CHANCE
PRIVILEGE vs RIGHT
SO, get down to business!
be a graduate-make your family
proud!STRIVE TO STAY IN CLASS!Truth be told, as much as we are
addicted to technology, nothing replaces face-to-face learning from a teacher. Nothing.
Senior Events Calendar
Senior Class Coordinator: Ms. Kaitlin Kindred Email: [email protected] Phone: (281) 920-6131 Room N213
THE WHS Senior Class Countdown calendar is on the HUB!
Senior Dues
MANDATORY for all Seniors What do dues cover?
Cap & Gown Graduation Ceremony Diploma Diploma Cover Panoramic Picture Senior Picnic Senior T-Shirt
Senior Dues
Deadline #1 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Amount: $150 ($100 if student receives free or
reduced lunch) Deadline #2
Friday, December 18, 2015 Amount: $175 ($150 if student receives free or
reduced lunch) As of Tuesday, January 5, 2016, dues will be
$200 Must be CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY
Senior Dues
Submit payments to: Westside Library Ms. Lockard or Ms. Pinzon Payment plans available upon request
Seniors who DO NOT pay dues will lose privileges.
Senior Events Calendar
Senior Skate Night Wednesday November 18,
2015 Dairy Ashford Roller Rink 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Westside Seniors ONLY Tickets and T-Shirts will go
on sale Monday November 9th During A Lunch Commons Tickets AND T-Shirts
$10/each
Senior Events Calendar
Senior Class Spring Assembly Wednesday January 13, 2016 Westside Auditorium 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (During 7th Period) Activities
Review Senior Countdown Submit graduation cap & gown
measurements Herff Jones presentation
Senior Events Calendar Graduation Package
Orders Wednesday January
20th and Friday January 22nd
During A Lunch Commons
Questions? Email:
Phone: (713) 864-6464
Senior Events Calendar
Senior Prom Saturday April 23, 2016 Houston Museum of Natural
Science 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM Tickets: $65
On sale Monday April 4, 2016 Prom Contracts will be
available after Spring Break Rules
Contract must be completed and signed by student and parent
Senior Dues must be paid IN FULL
Senior Events Calendar After Prom
Sunday April 24, 2016 Dave & Buster’s (Richmond) 1:00 AM – 5:30 AM Admission included with price of Prom
ticket
Senior Events Calendar
Senior Honors Night Monday May 16, 2016 Westside Auditorium 6:30 – 9:00 P.M. Honorees will receive invitations
Senior Events Calendar
Senior Week Activities (TENTATIVE) Friday May 20, 2016
Senior Check-Out
Monday May 23, 2016 Panoramic Picture
Tuesday May 24, 2016 Graduation Rehearsal Senior Picnic
Graduation (TENTATIVE) Sunday May 29, 2016 NRG Stadium
Senior Events Calendar
Log on to the HUB Go to the “Westside
Class of 2016” Course Page
Vote on the following items: Westside Class of 2016 T-
Shirt Prom Theme Senior Superlatives