1. WELCOME! Parent University Presents: Rising Junior Scheduling Guidance

2. A – Gon AP: Mr. Gosselink Counselor: Mrs. Zamora Goo – Ogr AP: Mrs. Schuelke Counselor: Mrs. Rector Oh – Z AP: Mrs. Bennight Counselor: Mrs. Field

3. 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies (4 for MD Subject Area) 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Art 1 Physical Education 7 Electives TOTAL = 26 How many credits do students need?  5 credits to be a Sophomore  11 credits to be a Junior  18 credits to be a Senior

4. Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Services STEM Multidisciplinary ****** These can not be changed without parent/ guardian’s permission AND YOUR SIGNATURES! Unless that happens BEFORE going to the computer labs, students will continue on the same pathway they’re already on. ******

5. Students who entered 9 th grade in 2011 or after must pass 5 STAAR end-of-course (EOC) exams in:  English 1  English 2  Biology  Algebra  US History (11 th grade) Minimum is not passing. If students meet the Minimum score, but do not meet Level II Satisfactory, they will be required to take the test over.

6.  Know their credits and STAAR (EOC) scores!  Pass all classes.  Attend class 90% of the time OR MORE!  Come to tutoring and intersession. Work to get the highest score on the EOC possible.  Use their Short Cycle Assessment data to help them know how they are doing and what they still need to learn.  Shoot for 20 credits by the time senior year begins (18 just isn’t enough).

7.  Take the TSI on February 23.  Sign up today or by Feb 1 in the Counseling Office  Apply for Austin Community College  Do the Pre Assessment Activity  Take the TSI test Reading and Writing  Sophomores are able to take 2 ACC classes each semester = 8 college classes for FREE. (Flat rate fees start Fall ‘17.)  Summer of 2016 – Strategies for College Success and Intro to Visual Arts  Fall of 2016 – Comp 1 and US History 1  Spring of 2017 – Comp 2 and US History 2  Summer of 2017 – TBD  Choose ACC dual credit when they are entering their courses for 2016-2017.

8.  GPA/Grades/Rank  Junior year is the last year shown on transcripts for college admissions and some scholarship deadlines!  Courses  Test Scores  Essays  Letters of Recommendation  Extracurricular activities ( should illustrate leadership/dedication/service )  Start resume`s now!

10.  If a student ever needs an official transcript, see Mrs. Crouch in the Registrar’s office.  Will need a request form from her and $2.00  If a student attendance hours they need to make up, see Mrs. Malina (AP office).  If they’re struggling in class, attending tutorials or setting up additional time with their teacher should help.  Your GPA and Class Rank are found on the bottom of their transcript and are updated each semester.

11.  Resume Builder  Interest Inventory  College/Career Investigation  Four-year Plans (PGPs)  2016-17 Course Selection  COMPUTER LABS for registration BY ALPHA: February 4 and 5  304: A-Gon  B2: Goo-Ogr  Library: Oh-Z ***The link to the Course Selection Guide will be on the BHS Home Page this week.

12.  Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/BTXHSCounselors  BHS website – Academics>Counseling Center  512-772-7200  Students can sign up on our clipboards in the Counseling Office to receive a pass (or email us if their have a quick question)  This presentation is on the BHS website under Academics>Counseling Center>Parent University Presents

13.  February 1 Sign up deadline for TSI Testing in Counseling Office  February 4 and 5 To computer labs for scheduling on C2C  February 4 Complete ACC applications  February 23 TSI Testing