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JUNIOR YEAR
Stay StrongStay Strong
Mindy Casper (A - Go) Julie Sample (Registrar)[email protected] [email protected] Paul Hord (Gr - Oq) Diane Walter (Scholarships)[email protected] [email protected]
Jamie Boyd (Or - Z) Bonnie Bronowski (Special Services)[email protected] [email protected]
Christi Cheshire (Dean of Students) Carmen Gonzales (Receptionist)[email protected] [email protected]
Amiee Parsons (Testing Coordinator)[email protected]
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