2. Preparing for College Putting the Pieces Together

3. Key pieces for success Parental Involvement Set expectations and goals Academic checks Get Organized Plan Early Get plugged in Parental Involvement Set expectations and goals Academic checks Get Organized Plan Early Get plugged in

4. Understanding How the Pieces Fit Understanding High School requirements GPA/ Credits Roles: Student, Teacher, Parent, Counselor Graduation Plans College admissions tests College Credit and Placements tests GPA Calculations College Applications Career Pathways Understanding High School requirements GPA/ Credits Roles: Student, Teacher, Parent, Counselor Graduation Plans College admissions tests College Credit and Placements tests GPA Calculations College Applications Career Pathways

5. What are the Pieces Made Of? TX. High School Requirements: High School course guides GPA (grade point average) begins in 9 th grade What Is a Credit? One credit = 1 full year in a class One half credit = 1 semester in a class To earn credit: Average must be 70% or higher Must have 90% attendance TX. High School Requirements: High School course guides GPA (grade point average) begins in 9 th grade What Is a Credit? One credit = 1 full year in a class One half credit = 1 semester in a class To earn credit: Average must be 70% or higher Must have 90% attendance

6. The Big Picture: TX. Recommended Graduation Plan 2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Physical Education 1/2 credit of Speech 5.5 additional electives 2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Physical Education 1/2 credit of Speech 5.5 additional electives

7. Graduating on the Distinguished Achievement Program Recommended Plan 26 Credits PLUS: Three credits of the same foreign language IPC and Math Models do not count as one of the four sciences or maths Four “advanced measures” Preapproved research project AP Test Score of 3 or higher PSAT recognition (National Merit Scholar) 80% or higher in College Dual Credit course or articulated courses Recommended Plan 26 Credits PLUS: Three credits of the same foreign language IPC and Math Models do not count as one of the four sciences or maths Four “advanced measures” Preapproved research project AP Test Score of 3 or higher PSAT recognition (National Merit Scholar) 80% or higher in College Dual Credit course or articulated courses

8. Parental Piece BE INVOLVED Setting expectations for your child and following thru Meeting Teachers and counselor Know the requirements Check grades and homework in Home Access Center (HAC). If you need access information, contact Sandra Washington at 281 641-5426 or email- sandra.washington@humble.k12.tx.us

9. Planning Piece Know course requirements Get a binder and collect data Prepare and study Higher GPA can mean better opportunities Choose a career path Research careers and best school to attend Look for scholarships Set goals and timelines

10. Get Plugged in Piece Get in clubs & organizations Community service clubs can promote: Communication skills Decision making skills Goal Setting Build Character Development Healthy Relationships Being involved can promote better standards, expectations and grades Get in clubs & organizations Community service clubs can promote: Communication skills Decision making skills Goal Setting Build Character Development Healthy Relationships Being involved can promote better standards, expectations and grades

11. Plan Early It begins the 1 st day of high school Stay Informed Know your requirements Ask lots of questions Talk to Teachers/Counselor Pick classes and a career for YOU! It begins the 1 st day of high school Stay Informed Know your requirements Ask lots of questions Talk to Teachers/Counselor Pick classes and a career for YOU!

12. College Planning Think about your future Choose a program of study Prepare for college tests Take required College test Choose a university or trade Fill out applications and scholarships, grants &loans Think about your future Choose a program of study Prepare for college tests Take required College test Choose a university or trade Fill out applications and scholarships, grants &loans

13. ACT/SAT DATES SAT remaining 2012-2013 Dates: Test DateRegistration Date January 26, 2013December 28, 2012 March 9, 2013February 8, 2013 May 4, 2013April 5, 2013 June 1, 2013May 7, 2013 ACT remaining 2012-2013 dates TEST DATERegistration Date February 9, 2013January 11, 2013 April13, 2013March 8, 2013 June 8, 2013May 3, 2013 SAT remaining 2012-2013 Dates: Test DateRegistration Date January 26, 2013December 28, 2012 March 9, 2013February 8, 2013 May 4, 2013April 5, 2013 June 1, 2013May 7, 2013 ACT remaining 2012-2013 dates TEST DATERegistration Date February 9, 2013January 11, 2013 April13, 2013March 8, 2013 June 8, 2013May 3, 2013

14. MOM and DAD Counselor Teachers You! MOM and DAD Counselor Teachers You! Solving the Puzzle