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Junior Transition Booklet
Edgewood ISD
2015-2016
Class of 2017
This booklet was prepared by Student Support Services for EISD students and parents.
PLAN AHEAD
Student Support Services
Mission
Student Support Services will ensure that all Edgewood ISD students are provided world-class academic, personal and social counseling services to
increase academic success.
Goal
To provide outstanding services in an efficient and positive manner to help students receive a world-class education.
Objective
Student Support Services will provide a world-class service to all Edgewood ISD students; parents and community members ensuring
students receive the best counseling and social services available.
Edgewood ISD provides a solid foundation
With a World-Class Education.
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Table of Contents
Student Support Services………………………………………………………..3
Graduation Requirements……………………………………………………….4
Four Year Plan………………………………………………………………..5-6
Promotion Policy………………………………………………………………..7
Grade Classification…………………………………………………………..8-9
Attendance Regulations………………………………………………………..10
Automatic Eligibility Explanation………………………………………….11-12
NCAA………………………………………………………………………….13
The College Application Process…………………………………………..14-16
Military Academies……………………………………………………………17
Dual Credit Courses…………………………………………………………...18
PSAT/College Board…………………………………………………………..19
Go Center/College Center……………………………………………………..20
CaféCollege/Texas Grant……………………………………………………...21
Junior Year Checklist………………………………………………………….22College Visit Request Form...............................................................................23 Sample Resume………….……………………………………………………24 Community Service Log……………………………………………………...25 Helpful Websites……………………………………………………………...26 Sources Cited…………………………………………………………………27
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Student Support Services
Principal : Questions regarding school policies
Vice Principal: Assistance with educational concerns
Assistant Principal: Discipline concerns, attendance, textbooks
Academic Dean: Assistance with curriculum questions
Counselors: Student support, testing, college/ career planning, scheduling concerns, guidance Social Worker: Provide services to students impacting educational success
GEAR Up Advisors: Assist with academic, guidance, and college/career readiness
Counseling Clerk: Registration forms, withdrawal forms, TEA/VOE forms (driver’s License) Registrar: Transfer grades, credits, and transcripts
Input Operator: Address/phone number changes, progress reports, report cards
Bookkeeper: Student fees and fines
Attendance Office : Student check-out / check –in, attendance report, extended absence homework collection site Nurse : Health concerns, medication questions
Librarian: Research and reference assistance
Police Department: Safety and legal concerns
Teachers: Academic progress, tutoring, parent conferences
Parent Liaison : Assist parents with all school and district-wide activities
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Side-by-Side Com
parison: Graduation Program
Options to be Im
plemented B
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• A
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II •
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English
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II •
English
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IV
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• C
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Ph
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Social Stu
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cred
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U.S. H
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• U
.S. Go
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• Eco
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• W
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• U
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• U
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its: •
U.S. H
istory (o
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U.S. G
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Wo
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U.S. H
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* On
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▪ Student Name: John Doe▪ School: Memorial High School
Health Science▪ Cluster:
October 17, 2014▪ Date Printed:▪ Recommended Plan: Foundations Plan Public Serv. Health Science
Student Signature:Parent/Guardian Signature:
Counselor/Teacher Signature:Counselor/Teacher Signature:
JOHN DOE____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Credits On Track
English ENG I PREAP (1012)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) ENG I PREAP (1012)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
ENG II PREAP (1022)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
AP ENG III (1032)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
ENGIV DC1302 (1044)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled3 planned4 total4 required
✓Speech 0 complete
0 enrolled0 planned0 total0 required
✓Mathematics ALG 1 CAI (3131)
▪ 1 credit (Planned) ALGEBRA I (3130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) ALGEBRA I (3130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) MATH MODEL APPS(3145)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) MATH MODEL APPS(3145)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
GEOM PREAP (3140)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
ALG II PREAP (3155)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PRE CAL PRE AP (3161)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete2 enrolled4 planned6 total4 required
✓
Science BIO PREAP (4240)▪ 1 credit (Planned) ENVIRON SYSTEMS(4420)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) ENVIRON SYSTEMS(4420)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
CHEM PREAP (4380)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PHY PRE AP (4401)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
AQUATIC SCIENCE(4660)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled4 planned5 total4 required
✓
Social Studies W GEO PREAP (2101)▪ 1 credit (Planned) WORLD GEOGRAPHY(2100)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) WORLD GEOGRAPHY(2100)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
W HISTORY (2200)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
US HISTORY AP (2302)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
AP US GOVT POL (2401)▪ 0.5 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled3.5 planned4.5 total4 required
✓
Health 0.5 complete0 enrolled0 planned0.5 total0 required
✓PE/Equivalent JR ROTC I (5410)
▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) JR ROTC I (5410)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
0 complete1 enrolled0 planned1 total1 required
✓OtherLanguages
SPANISH I (1110)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) SPANISH I (1110)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
SPANISH II (1120)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
SPANISH III (1130)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
SPANISH IV (1140)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled3 planned4 total2 required
✓Fine Arts ART I (6110)
▪ 1 credit (Planned)0 complete0 enrolled1 planned1 total1 required
✓Career Tech Ed MEDICALTERM (7191)
▪ 0.5 credit (Planned) PRINCIPLHLTHSCI(7190)▪ 0.5 credit (Planned) PRINLAWPCS (7130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled) PRINLAWPCS (7130)▪ 0.5 credit (Enrolled)
HEALTHSCIENCE (7192)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PRO SOL PHLEB (7163)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
PRACTICUHLTHSCI(7194)▪ 3 credit (Planned) PROB&SOLII PHAR(7164)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete1 enrolled7 planned8 total0 required
✓
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Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Credits On Track
Other Electives JR ROTC II (5420)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
JR ROTC III (5430)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
JR ROTC IV (5440)▪ 1 credit (Planned)
0 complete0 enrolled3 planned3 total0 required
✓Local Credit 0 complete
0 enrolled0 planned0 total0 required
✓MS - MiddleSchool Course
0 complete0 enrolled0 planned0 total0 required
✓Total Credits 0 complete
8 enrolled5 planned13 total
0 complete0 enrolled7 planned7 total
0 complete0 enrolled7 planned7 total
0 complete0 enrolled9.5 planned9.5 total
0.5 complete8 enrolled28.5 planned37 total26 required
✓Course Plan Status: On Track ✓▪ This course plan has not yet been submitted for approval▪ Plan approved by Mr.GUTIERREZ on 10/07/2014
Career PlanningCareer:Physician
Learning After High School▪Post-Secondary Program: ▪Program Type:▪Post-Secondary School: University of Texas at Austin
Post-Secondary Courses You Plan to TakeYear One Year Two Year Three Year Four
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PROMOTION POLICY
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH
GRADE
9th
Grade……………….. 0- 5.5 credits 10
th Grade……………….6.0 – 11.5 credits
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th Grade……………….12.0 – 18.5 credits
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th Grade……………….19.0 credits OR
The student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate at the end of the current school year.
STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENTS OF ACADEMIC READINESS
STAAR
All students who enter the 9th grade in the 2011 – 2012 school year or later are assessed under the STAAR system as mandated by the Texas Education Code (TEC). House Bill 5 of the 83rd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature has changed high school testing and the graduation requirements for students who entered 9th grade in 2011 – 2012 and thereafter. The required EOC exams will be English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S. History. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions about testing requirements and/or graduation requirements.
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GRADE CLASSIFICATION
GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION Grade level classification is based upon the number of credits successfully completed by a student. Grade level classifications require the following earned state credits for all students.
Freshman 0 - 5.5 Sophomore 6 - 11.5 Junior 12 – 17.5 Senior 18+
Grade level classifications are made once a year at the beginning of the fall term except in the case of Junior Potential Graduates. Reclassification shall occur for eleventh grade potential graduates at the end of the semester. It is recommended that students attend summer school and/or night school in order to obtain credits lost due to course credit denial and/or failure. See your counselor if you have any questions about your grade placement. A District-Level grade advancement committee reviews extenuating circumstances.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE & RANKING POLICY Individual grade point averages shall be computed for the purpose of determining eligibility for the honors of valedictorian and salutatorian as well as eligibility for awards and scholarships. In order to be considered for the top two rank positions, valedictorian and salutatorian, a student must have been continuously enrolled in his or her respective District high school for the last three full semesters immediately preceding graduation. Students will also be identified as honor graduates in the following categories based on their grade point averages. These point averages shall be determined by the point system described below.
Summa Cum Laude: 100 and higher
Magna Cum Laude: 95-99
Cum Laude: 90-94
For the purpose of this recognition and ranking, grade point averages will stand at face value. Preliminary student rankings shall be calculated at the end of the student’s freshman and sophomore years. Official GPA and ranking shall occur at the end of the second semester of the student’s junior year and at the end of the first semester of his/her senior year. Final ranking for all junior potential graduates and seniors shall occur at the end of the third nine-weeks grading period. Each potential graduate’s rank in class shall be determined for the purpose of reporting to colleges and/or prospective employers. In determining eligibility for honors, the following system shall be used to determine ranking within a class and to determine eligibility for honors: Ten points shall be added to course grades that are designated as Advanced Plus. The ten points shall be added only to grades of 70 and higher. Five points will be added to course grades that are designated as “Advanced” for all students. These points will be added at the end of each semester when grades are posted. The five points shall be added only to grades of 70 and higher. The points added will be used only to calculate GPAs and to determine ranking. The points will not be posted on report card grades or on transcripts.
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GRADING POLICY/PROGRESS REPORT In grades 9-12, the District shall report grades to parents as numeric grades at the end of each nine week grading period. The District shall also provide reports of progress to parents in numerical grades after the end of the first three weeks and the second three weeks of each grading period. A=90-100, B=80-89, C=75-79, D=70-74.
GRADUATION PLANS for Students who Began 9th
Grade in 2013 and before
Three graduation plans are in place: Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished Achievement Minimum requires a total of 22 required credits and Recommended and Distinguished Achievement require a total of 26 required credits. Students will graduate under the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program unless parent approves graduation under the Minimum Plan. Students graduating under the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program follow a more rigorous core of instruction. In addition to completing a more rigorous core of instruction, students graduating under the Distinguished Achievement Program must also achieve any combination of four advanced measures. Graduation requirements are outlined in detail beginning on page VII of the catalog. the catalog.
GRADUATION PLANS for Students who Began 9th
Grade in 2014 and After
Foundations or Foundations with Endorsements. Students who graduate with a foundations plan will need 22 credits to graduate. Students who graduate foundations with endorsements will require 26 credits.
EARLY GRADUATION Students who are planning early graduation must declare their intention by the end of the Freshman year. Working together with the parents and students, counselors will review state and district graduation requirements to schedule students properly for the third year and to ensure that a graduation contract has been signed. Students must see their counselor to review the application process. Special cases must have the principal’s approval. It is recommended that students who plan to graduate early consult the college/university advisor and admissions officer to discuss enrollment status. Summer school courses may be required to complete graduation requirements. Student schedules may also be changed due to class leveling or staffing changes. Every effort will be made to complete these changes in a timely manner.
SEQUENCE OF COURSES
Students must meet the required course pre-requisites before they are scheduled into a specific course unless extenuating circumstances warrant exceptions. It is recommended that students who fail a course or any semester of a one (1) credit course enroll in summer school. Documentation will be drawn up delineating student and family responsibilities when exceptions are made. This documentation is to be signed by the student, parents, principal, academic dean and counselor. See your counselor for more information.
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ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
In Texas, children between the ages of 6 and 18, depending on when the child's birthday falls, are
required to attend school unless otherwise exempted by law. School employees investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. At the beginning of the school year all parents/guardians will be notified in writing of the state attendance requirements. Under the law, if the student is absent from school on ten (10) or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year or on three (3) or more days or parts of days within a four-week period: For students younger than 12 years of age, the parents/guardians could be charged with criminal offense based on the student’s failure to attend school. [TEC 25.093] For students age 12 through 17 who violate the compulsory attendance law, both parents/guardians and students could be charged with a criminal offense. [TEC 25.094]
Parents/Guardians are asked to call the school to report when students are absent. If the school is not notified early, school personnel will attempt to call the parent/guardian. In addition to a phone call to the school, students who have been absent must also bring a written, signed statement by parent/guardian explaining
the reason for the absence within two (2) days following their return to school after students were absent.
Students may also be required to have a note from the physician if the absences are excessive or as additional documentation for extenuating circumstances.
Students 18 Years and Older Students who voluntarily attend or enroll after their 18th birthday are required to attend each school day
until the end of the school year. The Principal may revoke the enrollment of students 18 or older who have more than five unexcused absences in a semester. Students' presence on school property thereafter would be unauthorized and may be considered trespassing. The official state accounting time shall be determined by the absences recorded at 10:00 AM each day at the High School level.
MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS State law requires that a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in
attendance for at least 90 percent of the time the class is scheduled to meet. If students are in attendance less than 90 percent of the days the class meets, students will lose credit unless each and every class is made up in an acceptable manner, such as, but not limited to, Saturday School, after school hours, etc. When students' attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at least 75 percent of the days the class is offered, they may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal. This plan must provide for students to meet the instructional requirements of the class as determined by the principal. If students fail to successfully complete the plan, or when their attendance drops below 75 percent of the days the class is offered, students and parents/guardians may request award of credit by submitting a written petition to the appropriate attendance committee at the campus. Unusual extenuating circumstances would be a basis for appeal to the attendance review committee. The structure of the review committee, the procedures, and criteria to be considered are available from the campus administration.
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STATE OF TEXAS- Explanation of Eligibility for Automatic College Admission
Under the Automatic Admission policy (Texas Education Code §51.803), Texas students may be eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if they meet certain criteria. To qualify for automatic admission, a student must: (1) earn a grade point average in the top 10 percent* of his/her high school graduating class, (2) graduate from a Texas public or private high school (or, if the student is a Texas resident, from a high school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense), (3) successfully complete the requirements for the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement (or the equivalent if enrolled in private school) or satisfy ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT college entrance exam or earn a score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 on the SAT college entrance exam, and (4) apply for admission to a state college or university in Texas within the first two school years after graduation from high school. Students who meet the criteria for automatic admission must submit an application before the deadline set by the college or university to which they are applying. Students must also provide a high school transcript or diploma that indicates whether they have satisfied or are on schedule to satisfy the requirements of the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement.
Curriculum Requirements Not later than the end of a student’s junior year in high school, his or her official transcript should indicate whether the student has satisfied or is on schedule to satisfy the requirements for the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement. Students who are unable to satisfy the curriculum requirements of the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement because the courses necessary to complete the requirements are unavailable as a result of course scheduling, lack of enrollment capacity, or another cause not within the student's control, are considered to have satisfied the requirements of the relevant program. In such cases, the student must have successfully completed the portions of the Distinguished Level of Achievement with endorsement curricula that were available and the student’s official transcript or diploma must indicate this.
Admission and Enrollment State colleges and universities may admit a student accepted under the Automatic Admission policy for either the fall semester of the academic year for which the student applied or for the summer session that precedes that fall semester. Additionally, the admitting college or university may require that applicants in need of additional preparation for college-level work enroll in enrichment courses or programs during the summer immediately after the student is admitted. Colleges and universities are required to admit an applicant as an undergraduate student if the applicant is the child of a public servant who was killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and who meets the minimum entrance requirements set by the college or university.
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*Exception to the top 10% automatic admission rule--The University of Texas at
Austin Additional Resources
For the complete text of this statute, please refer to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §51.803, available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.51.htm#51.803. For questions related to the Automatic Admission policy, please visit the Texas Education Agency’s Automatic College Admission webpage at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147485632. A list of state colleges and universities appears in TEC §61.003(3), general academic teaching institutions, available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.61.htm#61.003
Summer/fall 2015 & spring 2016 applicants
Class rank to be automatically
admitted: Top 7%
September 2013
Summer/fall 2016 & spring 2017 applicants
Class rank to be automatically
admitted: Top 8%
September 2014
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NCAA COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES www.ncaa.org
Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements Core Courses NCAA Divisions I and II require 16 core courses. See the charts below. Beginning August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh
semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement. o Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid
and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to
compete.
Test Scores Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section
of the SAT is not used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading
and science. When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT
and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores
that appear on transcripts will not be used.
Grade-Point Average Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website
(www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.
Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.
Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000-2.299. Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300. The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.
Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.
DIVISION I DIVISION II 16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year of additional English, mathematics 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)
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THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
1. GATHERING INFORMATION AND CHOOSING SEVERAL LIKELY SCHOOLS
First, know yourself as an individual, especially your academic strengths and weaknesses. Second, prioritize the things that are most important to you. Consider such things as two-year
or four-year college, courses of study offered, degrees awarded, entrance requirements, location, size, type and lifestyle of student body, environment around the college and the average cost.
Third, remember that choosing a college is a very personal and individual matter.
A college visit is most helpful in making the final decision about which college is best for you. Many colleges offer special visitation programs for this purpose.
Write or call the admissions office to set up an appointment. Spend a weekend on campus and visit with a professor, talk with students about how they
like the school, why did they choose this school, visit classes. Tour the campus – write down 5 impressions of the school, admissions counselor, etc. Have a written list of questions to ask when you get to the campus, so do your homework
first. Read the catalog and know the basic information ahead of time. Check out the environment around the college. Consider: campus personality, diversity of the student body, size of lecture halls, student
interaction.
MOST FREQUENTLY REQUESTED TEXAS COLLEGE WEB SITES
www.utexas.edu - University of Texas at Austin www.tamu.edu - Texas A&M University www.aggiecorps.org - Texas A&M University Corp of Cadets www.utsa.edu - University of Texas at San Antonio www.alamo.edu - Northwest Vista, Palo Alto, St. Philip’s, San Antonio Colleges www.uiw.edu - University of the Incarnate Word www.stmarytx.edu - St. Mary’s University www.ollusa.edu - Our Lady of the Lake University www.tlu.edu - Texas Lutheran University www.txstate.edu - Texas State University www.ttu.edu - Texas Tech University www.baylor.edu - Baylor University www.tcu.edu - Texas Christian University www.blinn.edu - Blinn College www.tstc.edu - Texas State Technical College (all campuses) www.trinity.edu - Trinity University
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2. TAKING COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
2015 – 2016
ACT Test Dates
Test Dates Registration Deadline Late registration
Deadline
September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8-21, 2015
October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 19- October
2, 2015
December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7-20, 2015
February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9-15, 2016
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016
June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7-20, 2016
Fee waivers may be available if you qualify. See your counselor for more information.*
2015 – 2016
SAT Test Dates
Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
October 3,2015 September 4, 2015 September 18, 2015
November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 October 23, 2015
December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 November 20, 2015
January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 January 8, 2016
March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 February 19, 2016
May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 22, 2016
June 4, 2016 May 4, 2016 May 20, 2016
Fee waivers may be available if you qualify. See your counselor for more information.*
Prepare for TSI Test
TSI Math: TSI Reading: TSI Writing/Essay:
Elementary Algebra and Functions Literary Analysis Essay Revision
Intermediate Algebra and Functions
Main Idea and Supporting Details Agreement
Geometry and Measurement Inferences in a Text or Texts Sentence Structure
Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
Author’s Use of Language Sentence Logic
College Ready with a score of 350
to 390
College ready with a score of 351-
390
College ready with the score of
363 to 390 and 4 on the essay
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS:
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/index.html Advanced Placement (AP) exams are offered in many content areas for college credit. The test results have no direct impact on college admission. They do demonstrate a student’s ability to function at a rigorous college level. Students may score a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 on an exam. Students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 may receive college credit for these courses. Check your college’s policy on AP exams. Registration and testing should be completed in the spring semester.
3. APPLYING TO COLLEGE Applications generally open August 1 of senior year. When you apply, there are usually four items you must have sent to the college before the college will consider you for admission: 1. College entrance test scores - scores are sent directly from SAT/ACT to the colleges you specify. 2. Application for admission – Online applications are becoming the norm. The Apply Texas application, www.applytexas.org is utilized for most Texas public school. Computers are available in the GO CENTER/CAREER CENTER--no appointment needed. 3. An official copy of your high school record/transcript reflecting six semesters of course work.
-carry, FAX or overnight an official transcript.
4. FINANCING COLLEGE $$$$ Now that you're eager to go to college, how much will it cost and how will you pay for it? College will cost anywhere from $2,500 a year at a local state-supported college to as much as $60,000 a year at a private university. It is important to keep in mind that you can afford to go to college somewhere. The keys are to begin early and to understand the process. Determine the total cost of attending each of the colleges that you are considering. You should include tuition and fees; room & board; books; transportation and trips home; personal expenses such as laundry; insurance; clothing; medical needs; and entertainment. Most of all financial aid comes through the college (generated by FAFSA) and cannot be applied for until your senior year. There are other sources you can search for during your junior year. The internet is also a great source of scholarship information. You may also want to enter contests, such as essay-writing contests on various topics that offer valuable prizes to help you pay your way.
Remember: YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYONE FOR SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION- IT IS ALL FREE.
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Military Academies
Many young men and women wish to attend one of the service academies to serve their country as a military officer. The screening process is a rigorous one and begins early. Some senators have a deadline in early October of the senior year. If you are interested, you need to see your counselor in the spring of your junior year to begin the necessary testubg and paperwork, The following addresses are provided for your imformation: Army
Director of Admissions United States Military Academy
606 Thayer Road West Point, New York 10996-1797
1-800-822-2769
http://www.usma.edu/ Navy/Marine
Candidate Guidance Office United States Naval Academy
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21402-5018 1-800-638-9156 or (410)293-4361
http://www.nadn.navy.mil/ Air Force
Director of Admissions
HQ USAFA/RRS 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200
USAF Academy, Colorado 80840-5025 1-800-443-9266 or (719)333-2520
http://www.usafa.af.mil/
R.O.T.C. Scholarships
R.O.T.C. scholarships pay young men and women to go to college before they serve four to six years in the military service. Standards for acceptance are very high, and the process of testing and applying must begin early. To receive information about R.O.T.C. opportunities: Call Army 1-800-U.S.A.-R.O.T.C., Navy:
1-800-U.S.A. - N.A.V.Y. or Air Force: 1-800-552-0033.
Coast Guard Director of Admissions
United States Coast Guard Academy
15 Mohegan Avenue New London, Connecticut 06320-4195
1-800-883-8724 or (860)444-8500 http://www.cga.edu
Merchant Marines
Director of Admissions United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, New York 11024-1699 1-800-732-6267 or (866) 546-4778 http://www.usmma.edu
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Dual Credit Courses
EISD offer numerous dual credit courses. These are courses taken that count for both high school and collegeCredit. These college credits generally transfer to any state public college. Students planning to attend private or out-of-state schools shouild contact the university advising office.
The Dual Credit Program is a partnership between Edgewood ISD and Alamo Colleges (San
Antonio College, Palo Alto and St. Philip’s).
Dual Credit is:
A program that allows eligible high school students to earn college credit for certain courses such as English, math, science, social studies, foreign languages and technology. (The offerings vary from campus to campus.)
A curriculum that adheres to college level standards. (As with all transferring courses, it is up to the accepting college or university to honor dual credit work.)
Free the Edgewood eligible students to their home campus while they are taking high school courses for high school graduation credit.
Expectations of the Dual Credit Program
Students will complete requirements of both the high school curriculum and the college-level-curriculum concurrently.
Students will honor all enrollment deadlines and requirements. Students will contact their college or university of intent for acceptability of transferring credits
prior to graduation.
To be eligible for a dual credit (DC) program, a Edgewood student must: Complete and submit all
paperwork by the deadline AND meet one of these requirements:
Earn an SAT total score of 1070 or more, with a score of at least 500 each on the critical reading ond the math portions of the test.
Earn an ACT composite score of 23 or more, with a score of at least 19 each on the English and math portions of the test.
Take the TSI and meet course eligibility requirements.
Complete and submit all paperwork by the deadline:
Students must pick up a Dual Credit handbook in the counseling office Complete the Apply Texas application at www.applytexas.org ( for first-time Dual Credit enrollee) DC Checklist and Consent Form pages Military Verification Form (only if student’s parent is on active military duty)
DEADLINES ARE FIRM FOR DUAL CREDIT ENROLLMENT!
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PSAT—Taken in Grades 10 and 11
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test offered to all 10th and 11th graders that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
-solving skills
“Juniors Plan Ahead”-The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
to college.
ade 11).
the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the new SAT. https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign
www.collegeboard.org The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.
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Go Center/ College Center
San Antonio Educational Partnership: Road to Success
Our College Access & Success Advisors are located in 25 San Antonio high schools. The advisors provide college resources, guidance and assistance to students and their families on five (5) key services:
Goal Setting – Helping students set and keep short-term and long-term academic, career, and attendance goals Career Planning – Increasing awareness of career opportunities and assisting with planning of career paths College Entry and Enrollment – Increasing awareness of higher education opportunities and assisting with college
entry and enrollment Financial Aid – Increasing awareness, providing information on financial aid resources, and assisting with
applying for financial aid College Transition – Providing guidance and coaching as students transition from high school to college
SAEP Scholarship will be awarded to qualifying participants. Scholarship varies from $600- $1500 a year. Project Stay:
Provide more information on the various types of financial aid Complete and electronically submit your FAFSA free of charge Explain your Student Aid Report (SAR) Discuss your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Review financial aid notices from each college with you Assist with completing scholarship applications Assist with completing loan application, if necessary Assist with completing on-campus housing applications, as needed
Upward Bound TRiO Program:
Upward Bound participants share a common desire to go to college and a strong commitment to program participation. Involvement in Upward Bound is intensive and year-round and includes attendance at:
Two Saturday academic sessions per month designed to strengthen academic skills A six-week, college preparatory summer component College bridge component, an experience to ease transition and earn college credit
Upward Bound provides a variety of services to assist students in achieving their postsecondary goals. Including: Instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature and foreign language Academic and personal counseling Cultural enrichment activities Tutorial services Academic scholarships Career internships to expose participants to careers requiring a postsecondary degree
College Advisors are located in the Go Center/College Center to assist you with any
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Advise TX bridges the gap with exceptional recent college graduates from all fields of study on each of our high schools as a near-peer college adviser to lead low income and first generation students.
cafécollege http://www.cafécollege.org/home
131 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78204 210-207-4528
Funded, by the City of San Antonio, and managed by the San Antonio Education Partnership, cafécollege serves as San Antonio’s “one-stop-shop” for college access advice, guidance, and workshops. No appointment is necessary, and all services are free of charge and available in Spanish to all. Visit the “freshmen” website at cafécollege, http://www.cafecollege.org/freshmen. College is just around the corner, and it is time to get college ready now. Challenge yourself to take rigorous classes, and get involved.
TEXAS GRANT—In 1999 the Texas Legislature established the TEXAS (Towards Excellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college. To be eligible, students must be a Texas resident, and must have graduated from an accredited high school in Texas on the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program. For additional information and requirements, please visit the College for all Texans website or see http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=E81912E0-DF96-53C5-8EE1C469C7298F15
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Junior Year Checklist Use the checklists below to stay on track for graduation and get ready for college admission!
All Year [ ] Work hard to keep a high GPA!
[ ] Research a profession's job outlook. Go to www.bls.gov/oco!
[ ] Get a Reality Check! Check out which type of careers will pay for your lifestyle.
[ ] Get to know your teachers. You will need them to write letters of recommendation for college and
scholarships!
[ ] Keep a calendar, schedule or agenda.
[ ] Keep a folder of your accomplishments
(Awards, Certificates, Community Service Log, Job shadowing and internships and, Letters of
participation.)
Fall [ ] Talk to your counselor, make sure you’re on track to graduate and meet college admission
requirements.
[ ] Take AP or dual credit courses at your high school to save money in college and increase your GPA.
Find out how AP & Dual Credit Save You Money!
[ ] Find out the following from your counselor: your class rank, your GPA, and how many credits you
have earned.
[ ] Create a Resume.
[ ] Ask to see a copy of your high school transcript.
[ ] Get a professional e-mail address. ex: [email protected]
[ ] Make a list of colleges that you wish to research online.
[ ] Research requirements regarding entrance and placement exams at the colleges in which you are
interested.
[ ] Register and start applying for scholarships.
[ ] Work hard to keep a high GPA! Make sure you're doing your homework!
[ ] Retake your Learning Style Quiz. Your learning style changes and grows
Spring [ ] Study for the ACT and SAT
[ ] Decide when to take the test and register before the deadline for the ACT at www.actstudent.org (Ask
your counselor about a Fee Waiver).
[ ] Decide when to take the test and register before the deadline for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests at
www.collegeboard.com (Ask your counselor about a Fee Waiver).
[ ] Take the SAT and ACT-Show up early for the test with your ID, registration form, and other things
you may need like a light jacket (in case you get cold), a basic calculator, pencils, and a pencil sharpener.
[ ] Discuss the colleges you are interested in with your counselor/mentors assisting with your college
applications.
[ ] Start finalizing your college list.
[ ] Investigate college costs.
[ ] Continue applying for scholarships.
[ ] Familiarize yourself with ways to pay for college.
[ ] Work hard to keep a high GPA! Make sure you're doing your homework!
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Edgewood Independent School District
College Visitation Request
Please indicate your campus: Memorial or Kennedy High School
Students are allowed one college visitation day per semester. Please complete the bottom portion of
this form prior to the visit and upon returning to school, the student needs to present validation (a letter on the
college letterhead with the date of the visit) from the college. Turn in forms to the attendance office after the
college visit.
The student is responsible for work missed during the absence.
Date: _________________ of visit.
Name: ___________________________________________ Student ID#: ______________
College/University to be visited: __________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Approval: ________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Teacher Approval:
1st Period: ______________________________
2nd
Period: ______________________________
3rd
Period: ______________________________
4th
Period: ______________________________
5th
Period: ______________________________
6th
Period: ______________________________
7th
Period: ______________________________
8th
Period: ______________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
Counselor Signature Administrator Signature
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Sample Resume
John Doe Address * City, State Zip Code* Phone Number *email
Objective
Looking for the opportunity to….(complete in your own words)
Education
August 2014-Present
Expected Graduation Date: June 2019
High School(s) you attend(ed)
Class Rank:
Grade Average:
Pre-AP/AP Courses
10th grade World History AP Grade:
11th grade English Language AP Grade:
12th grade English Literature AP Grade:
Leadership Positions
August 2018-Present
Student Government
* Junior Class President
* Senior Class President
School Activities
August 2014-Present
National Honor Society
August 2014-Present
Baseball
* 9th grade 1st Baseman, 10th grade 1st Baseman, Junior/Senior Varsity 1st Baseman
* All Star Team 2016
Community Activities
Church Youth Group
YMCA Youth Volunteer Work Experience
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NAME:___________________
COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG Date Activity Location Community
or School
Hours?
(c/s)
Total number of
hours (Include
exact hours of the
day) 8/1/13 MS Walk Morgan’s Wonderland C 4 hours
8AM- 12 PM
Total of Community Service Hours:_________
Total of School Service Hours:_________
Total Hours:________
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HELPFUL WEBSITES College/Career Planning www.collegefortexans.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.texasrealitycheck.com www.kuderjourney.com www.cafecollege.com www.careeronestop.org www.gentx.org www.AIE.org www.collegeboard.org www.petersons.com www.nacac.com www.campustours.com www.alamo.edu www.usnews.com/education www.myfuture.com Scholarships and Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov www.collegenet.com www.tgslc.org www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.gocollege.com www.scholarships.com www.collegeview.com www.salliemae.com www.college-scholarships.com www.armyrotc.com www.afrotc.com www.supercollege.com Online Application Sites www.applytexas.org www.commonapp.org www.alamo.edu/district/apply-now/ Test Prep Websites (ACT, SAT, ASVAB) www.collegeboard.org www.act.org www.powerprep.com www.number2.com www.shmoop.com www.revolutionprep.com
www.princetonreview.com www.kaplan.com www.4tests.com www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab Employment Opportunities / Job Searches www.careeronestop.org www.bls.gov/oco www.careers.org www.jobbankusa.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com Local Colleges and Universities Public Universities Texas State University (San Marcos) - www.txstate.edu Texas A&M University-San Antonio - www.tamusa.tamus.edu/ University of Texas at San Antonio - www.utsa.edu Alamo Colleges Northwest Vista College-www.alamo.edu/nvc Palo Alto College - www.alamo.edu/pac St. Philip's College - www.alamo.edu/spc San Antonio College - www.alamo.edu/sac Northeast Lakeview College - www.alamo.edu/nlc Private Universities Our Lady of the Lake University - www.ollusa.edu Schreiner University (Kerrville) - www.schreiner.edu St. Mary's University - www.stmarytx.edu Texas Lutheran University (Seguin) - www.tlu.edu Trinity University - www.trinity.edu University of the Incarnate Word - www.uiw.edu Wayland Baptist University (San Antonio) - www.sa.wbu.edu
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SOURCES CITED
Student Support Service Page: http://www.eisd.net/Domain/88
Student Support Services: 2015-2016 High School Catalog of Courses http://www.eisd.net/cms/lib04/TX01001208/Centricity/Domain/88/FINAL%20CATALOG2.pd
f
San Antonio Education Partnership
www.saedpartnership.org/
Project Stay
http://www.projectstay.org/
TEA website: STAAR assessment: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
College Board website PSAT/SAT/AP information: www.collegeboard.org
CaféCollege website: http://www.cafecollege.org
College of Texans website, Texas Grant Info: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=E81912E0-DF96-53C5-
8EE1C469C7298F15
TEA website: Automatic College Acceptance (Texas):
http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Graduation_Information/Automati
c_College_Admission/
Automatic Acceptance to UT Austin: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/freshman-admission
NCAA information for students athletes: www.ncaa.org
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