WELCOME SENIORS

SY 2020

ABOUT KHS

SENIOR

NEWSLETTER

SEP 2019

PRESENTATION

NOTES

WHAT IS CONSIDER GRADUATION READY?

COLLEGE READINESS

ENTRANCE EXAMS

FAST TRACK – TSI TEST - NCAA

CAREER & MILITARY READINESS

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA

CONTACT INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

COLLEGE,

CAREER, OR

MILITARY

READINESS

(CCMR)

Seniors must Graduate withFoundations with Endorsement

26 credits

Seniors are evaluated by the state on:

College

Career

Military

Factors included in CCMR

COLLEGE

READINESS

Are Seniors College Ready?

Did they score a 3 or higher on an AP exam or 4 or higher

on an IB exam?

Have they met or exceeded the criteria on a TSI test (or

qualify on a SAT or ACT test) for college entrance

Have they earned college credit of more than or equal to 3

hours in ELA or Math? Have they earned more than 9 hours

of college credit in any other subject area?

Have they earned an Associates degree prior to graduation?

CAREER

READINESS

Are Seniors Career Ready?

Do they have an industry-based certification?

Do they have a coherent sequent of CTE coursework and

credit for more than 1 course aligned with approved

industry-base certification?

Have they completed an IEP and workforce readiness?

MILITARY

READINESS

Are Seniors Military Ready?

Have they signed a contract to enlist into the

Armed Forces?

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

HOW TO APPLY FOR ENTRANCE INTO A COLLEGE

APPLY TEXAS.ORG

COMMONAPP.ORG

REASONS:

Cost effective

Reach up to 4 different colleges at once

Essays

College information

Deadlines

PLEASE LIST MR. MALLORY (OUR REGISTRAR) AS YOUR COUNSELOR

ENTRANCE EXAMS

SAT

SAT SUBJECT

ACT

TSI

FOR WAIVERS SEE MR. MALLORY, REGISTRAR

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LATE

APPLICATION/EXAMS

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FAST TRACK WITH CTC

Special Event for Seniors Fast Track with

Central Texas College

An electronic filing out of the CTC college application

Reasons to Apply:

Seniors should select 4 college choices

Fast entry into a community college

Ability to set up financial aid

Ability to start the scholarship search for CTC

Ability to enroll in classes after graduation

Can be a plan B for many

Close to home

Cost effective per credit hour

TEXAS SUCCESS

INITIATIVE TEST

(TSI)

MEASURE A SENIORS ABILITIES TO:

WRITE ON A COLLEGE LEVEL

READ AT A COLLEGE LEVEL

MATH AT A COLLEGE LEVEL

This test allows for placement in coursework

Free at KHS if taken at KHS twice

Must pay if taken at the CTC campus

Is administer twice a month at KHS

See Guidance Counselor to sign up

NCAA INFORMATION

STUDENT ATHLETES Can sign a

letter of intent with a college if

NCAA rules are followed

SEE YOUR GUIDANCE

COUNSELOR FOR INFORMATION

TEXAS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF CENTRAL TEXAS: KILLEEN

VISIT THE TEXAS WORKFORCE CAREER

CENTER:

FIND HELP IN CREATING A RESUME AND OTHER

JOB-RELATED DOCUMENTS

CONDUCT CAREER EXPLORATIONS

FIND LINKS TO JOB SEARCHES

SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IN SUBMITTING JOB

APPLICATIONS

VISIT WORKFORCELINK.COM

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ASVABArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test—

ASVAB.

Not everyone that takes the ASVAB exam joins the Armed Services

Everyone that joins the Armed Services must take the ASVAB exam.

Benefits to taking the ASVAB test include:

The results can provide you with a sound exploration of your skills such as your strengths, weakness and potential

for future success

KHS will offer the exam on October 16, 2019.

For assistance with setting up an appointment with a Recruiter for the Armed Forces, see your Guidance Counselor.

PLAN A VISIT

Listen to announcements for meetings with college representatives at KHS

Sign up for these meetings in the Guidance/Counselor’s Office

Students interested in the Services Academies must keep in mind the academies deadline of September

Set up time to visit the college of your choice with your parents/ guardian.

Remember to include the Financial Aid Office in your tour

If you are using any Military benefit, contact the VA office at the college for appointment to discuss options

SCHOLARSHIPS

HOW DO WE

START THE

SCHOLARSHIP

SEARCH?

Second, is you …………...“Are you willing to

do the Work?

First, we’ve collected a huge network of

people/places that are willing to “give” money

to our students to help you afford college.

MESSAGE FOR YOUR SENIOR

Start by visiting the Guidance/Counseling Office for

more information. Each scholarship has requirements and deadlines. Check out the

recent spreadsheet of deadlines for scholarships located in the Moneybox.

Listen to announcements—most scholarships

and copies are provided in the Moneybox to all

students.

Attend District College and Financial Aid Night. KISD

seminars tend to provide the experts to help our students

on essays, finding the right scholarships or seeking

financial aid for college. Dates and times of each event will be

announced.

Search the Web . Use websites such as mybigfuture.com,

collegeboard.org, or unigo.com. If you need a list of websites, stop by the Counseling office and check out the Moneybox

for a list.

SET a goal. Apply for one scholarship a month. Challenge Yourself!

TRANSCRIPT

ORDERS

Parchment.com

KHS students should create an account with Parchment.com

to help deliver transcripts to university/college

Create an account and password

Plug in the college you are seeking acceptance to

No charge for scholarship transcripts

List Mr. Mallory as your counselor for all requests

Jason.mallory@killeenisd.org

FASFA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA Window: (need to check for deadline) October 1, 2019 thru June 1, 2020

Website is FAFSA.gov

Student aid is distributed on a “first come, first serve” bases

Being prepared and ready to apply in October will give you the best results

The district will offer parent/student night to help fill out the FAFSA and scholarships throughout your senior year.

Listen to the announcements about times and dates for these events.

Please check with your college or university for exact deadline dates

GUIDANCE

COUNSELING

TEAM

Counselor Student Roll email @killeenisd.org

Mr. Crafton A-Col robert.crafton

Mrs. Guhlin Com—G amanda.guhlin

Ms. Traino H-Map esperanza.traino

Mrs. Juarez Mao-Rai shelley.juarez

Ms. Bartek Raj-Ti cynthia.bartek

Ms. Fritsche To-Z, IB donna.fritsche

Mrs. Alexander CCALL/CCAM amy.alexander

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Central Texas Regional College Fair—Sep 26, 2019— transportation for students is available, see your counselor

Central Texas College Road Show—November 21, 2019

QUESTIONS?