1. Welcome to Senior 2013/2014 Parent Night October 3,2013 6:00 p.m.

2. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!  Angel Paxton Principal  Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal  Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor  Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison  Adriana Gomez Registrar

3. Graduation Requirements Curriculum AreasRecommended High School Program (RHSP) Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) English/Language Arts44 Mathematics44 Science44 Social Studies44 Physical Education11 Communication Applications½½ Technology Applications11 Other Languages23 Fine Arts11 Electives4 ½3 ½ TOTAL26 Effective with the freshman entering in 2011-2012 and beyond, the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) recognizes students who demonstrate levels of performance equivalent to those of college students or work done by professionals in the areas of art, science, business, industry, or community service. Students must perform at the Advanced Academic Performance standard in Algebra II and English III of the End of Course Exams.

4. TAKS Students must satisfy requirements in all 4 areas of this exam. English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Level Retest for Seniors: October 21-24

5. Admissions & Applications Check admission requirements Automatic Admission – does not guarantee a full financial ride!! Top 10% - any public Texas college or university Top 7% - University of Texas Common Application: www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org Visit with college representatives – see ECHS college and career calendar

6. College Entrance Exams SAT – pink flyer ACT – buff flyer Early College High School Code is 443127 Fee waivers for students who qualify – Ms. Pesina Make sure to include college codes when registering

7. SAT Fees Basic fees $51.00 for the SAT (with plus writing) (other charges may apply, i.e. late registration)other charges ECHS Senior Night7

8. ACT Fees Basic fees $36.50 for the ACT (No Writing) $52.50 for the ACT Plus Writing (other charges may apply)other charges ECHS Senior Night8

9. Scholarship Info Monthly Bulletin: updated monthly and available on ECHS’s web page at http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734 Start searching for scholarships NOW Another resource www.fastweb.com – create an account and access additional informationwww.fastweb.com Award letters – bring to Ms. Pesina See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for questions ECHS Senior Night9

10. PTSA Student of the month Applications at ECHS front office Submit applications to front office Scholarship Membership since enrolled at ECHS

11. Financial Aid o Types of Financial Aid Grants: http://www.collegeforalltexans.comhttp://www.collegeforalltexans.com Scholarships Need Based Merit Based Work Study Loans: http://www.hhloans.comhttp://www.hhloans.com FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) http: //www.fafsa.ed.gov

12. Advanced Placement Advanced placement exams allow students the opportunity to earn college credit Students prepare for exams Exam schedule May 5 – 16, 2016 Registration begins in mid March Fee reductions available for students in free or reduced lunch program Credit based on Score earned Each college sets their own guidelines For more information visit www/collegeboard.org/apstudents

13. Senior Clearance

15. Events - Save the Dates Senior Pictures Friday October 18 1pm- 6pm Sign up w/ Class officers Texas Scholars Banquet April 22, 2014 @ 6p.m. Harlingen Community Center Top 10 Banquet April 29,2014 @6:30 p.m. TSTC Cultural Arts Center Senior Trip May 9-10, 2014 San Antonio/New Braunfels Senior Banquet May 20,2014 @ 6:30p.m. TSTC Cultural Center