freshmen: welcome to high school. mr. arendse, principal ms. christi farish, dean of...
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Grand Prairie High School
Freshmen: Welcome to High School
Mr. Arendse, Principal Ms. Christi Farish, Dean of
Curriculum/Instruction Mr. Tarvin, Assistant Principal Ms. Tate, Assistant Principal Ms. Fox, Assistant Principal Mr. Lewis Robinson, Assistant Principal Mr. Benny Reed, Assistant Principal
Administration
Latonya Irving A-Casti Melisa Hohnstreiter Casto-Gan Jacqueline Rodgers Gar-John Aracely Coleman Jol-Mon Charita Lovely Moo-Roc Janet Farris Rod-U Patricia Calahan V-Z Blanca McGee Social Worker Danita Peterman CTE Counselor Eunice De La Barcena Registrar Beatrice Ramirez Counseling Clerk
Counselors and Other Support Staff
*Texas A & M University* Bachelor of Art (B.A.)
SociologyProvides assistance with the following:
Financial aid application College application assistance
Scholarship searches College/Universities searches Registering for the ACT/SAT
Assistance with college essays (editing, etc)
ADVISE TX AdvisorMr. Cuellar
Research data says . . .
All the relevant data supports that the transition from middle school to high school is the single most
challenging academic transition a young person
will experience.
Research data says . . .
If the 9th grade year is successful chances are
greater that the student will successfully complete high school and will have
options available upon graduation.
The 2 Biggest Challenges for 9th Grade Students and their Parents:
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Realization that the High School program requires effort and responsibility on the part of the student.
Attendance
• All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws.
• Students must be in attendance for 90% of the number of days scheduled in a semester in order to receive credit for each class.
Attendance
When a student’s attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at 75 percent of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal – usually attendance school and there may be a small fee. Denial of credit may be considered if attendance requirements are not met.
Attendance Being in school every day raises your student’s
chances for scoring well on tests, and securing college admission and scholarship opportunities. Helping your child make regular attendance at school a habit now, can carry over when they seek employment.
Students who attend school regularly learn more and are more successful in school than students who do not. Parents who make school attendance a priority are also helping their children learn to accept responsibility. That is an important lesson for a successful life.
Punctuality
There are natural consequences for lateness to school and lateness to classes.
Detention and calls to parents are examples of consequences. Students can also receive
ISS (in-school suspension) for chronic tardiness.
Helping Students Find Their Way
Post-Secondary Education, College Readiness Preparation, and Planning
Education Beyond High School
What are Your Options? 4-Year Universities
Community Colleges/2 Year College Trade Schools
Professional Schools
What is Post-Secondary Education?
College readiness means that a student can enter a college classroom, without remediation, and successfully complete entry-level college requirements.
Students that are enrolled in remediation courses in their first year of college have only a 17-39% graduation rate (College Board 2004).
What is College Readiness?
Research colleges and universities Create a college research file Visit college campuses Meet with college representatives Go to www.bigfuture.org/college-search to
build a college list Go to http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/ to
find out how much money you will need to support your future lifestyle and to determine what kind of career you will need
Planning and Preparing for College – This is Your Time to……….
Planning and Preparing for College
Take the PSAT
Know your G.P.A and Rank
Considering postsecondary education
Attend college/career fairs
Deciding to attend college
Selecting high school courses to prepare for postsecondary training (Pre-AP/AP)
Maintaining good grades
Discussing educational and career goals with counselors, teachers, and parents
Obtaining information about colleges and academic programs
Obtaining information about financial aid opportunities (loans, grants, scholarships)
Exploring college majors and career interests
Community service
Student organizations (Student Council)
Selecting a College/University
Size Location
Academic Programs Campus Life
Cost Diversity
Other Activities
What’s Important
What do I want to achieve in the future? What kind of career am I interested in? What are my strengths and interests?
How can I find which careers are best for me?
If I go to college, where will I go? Should I stay close to home or should I go
far away?
Ask Yourself These Questions
What are the pros and cons of staying close to home and going far away?
Should I go to a university, community college, technical school, or military?
What will it cost? How can I afford college?
Will I have to work and go to school? Is there financial aid available if I don’t get a
scholarship?
Ask Yourself These Questions
College TestingACT, SAT, and TSI
ACT◦ www.actstudent.org◦ Fee waiver available for qualified students ◦ Needed for 4 year universities
SAT◦ www.collegeboard.com ◦ Fee waiver available for qualified students◦ Needed for 4 year universities
TSI◦ Needed for 2 year universities only
College Testing
Scholarships Websites
www.scholarships.com www.collegexpress.com www.collegeanswer.com
www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.com
www.collegenet.com www.scholarshipmonkey.com
www.cappex.com www.zinch.com
www.scholarshippoints.com www.nextstudent.com
www.studentscholarships.org www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.supercollege.com www.scholarshiphunter.com
Scholarships Websites
College Research Websites
www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org
www.Gentx.org www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha
www.careersandcolleges.com http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/
www.bigfuture.org/college-search http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/
www.collegemajors101.com College-insight.org
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ www.collegeview.com
www.goseecampus.com www.unigo.com
https://collegeprowler.com www.collegeview.com
College Research & Important Websites
Talk to your school counselor Take the PSAT Take more challenging courses Attend college/career fairs Research colleges/universities Plan college visits Research scholarships and other financial
aid Research the school of choice
Reminders