2016/17 Juniors Conferences

Who’s Who…. Principal – Justin Oxley Counselors : Marianne Rodriguez (A-Cha) Shannon Martini (Chb-Gar) Seth Sampson (Gas-Kr) Felipe Cardenas (Ku-Or) Rose Garcia, Lead Counselor (Ot-Rh) +AVID Cynthia Patterson-Lopez (Ri-Sn) + ESL Jeannie Dimaline (So-Z) Beth Fox (STAN)

Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra 2 required) Science: 4 credits Graduation Requirements Foundation program Distinguished Level of Achievement English: 4 credits Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra 2 required) Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Language other than English: 2 credits Health: .5 credit PE: 1 credit Fine Art: 1 credit Electives: 6.5 credits Total credits: 26

Rank In Class Required graduation courses, up to a maximum of 26 credits, taken in grades 9 to 12 through the end of the 7th semester will be used to calculate class rank. Elective courses that produce the highest weighted grade will be used to calculate rank. Class rank will be based upon a weighted grade average

Weighted Grade Averages WGA are determined by multiplying each semester grade of a ranked course by a rank factor and computing an average. Course Level AP, GT/AP, and Dual Credit AP – 1.29 Pre AP, Honors, Dual Credit non-AP – 1.15 Regular -1.0 The WGA determines rank in class.

Honor Graduates Students achieving high standards of academic excellence shall be recognized at the graduation ceremony as honor graduates based on the following criteria: Completion of the Distinguished level of Achievement Everything completed through the end of the 1st semester of your senior year. Overall Weighted grade average of a 90 or above

HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS Summa Cum Laude – 100+ Magna Cum Laude – 95 -99 Cum Laude – 90 -94

ACT: www.act.org SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT/SAT Test ACT: www.act.org SAT: www.collegeboard.org

SAT/ACT Prep Trinity 999-7601 Princeton Review Kaplan The Tutoring Group 250-1195 Jewish Community Center 287-1898 NEISD Community Education Huntington Learning Center Café College 207-4528 UTSA

AP Exams AP Exams will be administered from May 1st – May 12th. A score of 1 – 5 is given on an AP exam Colleges may award credit based on AP score. You must request scores to be sent on your own. To check AP scores / College credit awarded Go to http://www.collegeboard.org/

WC - Go Center *Room 8115A *Open before school, after school, and during all lunches Mrs. Sorola can help with SAT/ACT registration, and the College Reps visitation schedule.

CAFÉ COLLEGE College admission assistance Financial aid guidance Career exploration College applications SAT & ACT Preparation Free Wi-Fi Tues-Fri 8am – 8pm www.cafecollege.org Sat. 8am- 5pm 207-4528

Building a Resume Go to our website: www.neisd.net/churchill Click on “Academics” Click on “Guidance” Click on “High School Resume Template”

Resume Tips Make it easy to read Use a Chronological format (12th-9th) List school- related and non school related activities & any leadership positions community service and activities volunteer work / work experience / internships summer activities & special programs Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores

Post High School Options Technical or Trade school Military Service, Military Academies, ROTC Programs Junior/Community Colleges 4 year Colleges & Universities

If you are interested in a Trade school, Technical School, Vocational Program… Visit http://www.trade-schools.net This will allow you to search by trade/area/interest Now is the time to begin visiting the Trade schools in which you are interested and talking to the admissions counselors about requirements

If you plan to attend a 2 year college….. Apply Spring 2018 Visit the college website for admission details Plan a college visit

If you plan on attending a 4 year college or university… Admissions deadlines are typically December 1st If applying to a Texas Public School- use www.applytexas.org If applying to a U.S. Private School-use www.commonapp.org Check college websites for specific admissions information and deadlines

College Visits You are allowed 2 days a year for college visitation. You must bring proof of your visitation to the attendance office.

College Applications Application forms Application Fees High School Transcript ************************** 4. Admission Test Scores 5. Letters of Recommendation 6. Essays 7. Final Transcript 8. Auditions and Portfolios * 9. Interviews *

College Admission #1 Automatic: Based on rank/test scores You still need to apply by deadline UT Austin – top 7% All other Texas public schools-top 10%

College Admission #2 Under Review: Expanded resume Submit optional essays Make a phone call/return a phone call!

Requesting Official Transcripts Summer July 2017 Official Transcripts available First transcripts are free, any additional are $5.00. All official transcripts must be sent from Churchill to institution. Allow at least 5 working days for processing. Transcripts cannot be mailed via overnight services. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from Collegeboard.org or act.org. PLAN AHEAD SO THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS ARRIVE BY THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE.

San Antonio Education Partnership Keren Jimenez College Access & Success Advisor Wednesdays 8:30 – 4:00 kjimenez@saedpartnership.org

Admission Terms to Know Regular Admissions The regular application deadline specified by colleges is typically December through February Rolling Admissions No deadline date, applications are processed as received Early Action Non-binding, deadline usually in Oct/Nov Early Decision Binding agreement and should only used when applying to your top choice

Some websites you can check out: Scholarships Be sure to check once a month with the Counseling Office or your English teachers, this is where you can get valuable scholarship info through our College Connections Bulletin. Also, on webpage! Some websites you can check out: http://blogs.neisd.net/scholarship/ www.tuitionfundingsources.com www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.collegeforalltexans.com

ROTC Scholarships Our own JROTC are a great resource for seeking out ROTC scholarships Chief Warrant Officer Richard Gonzales rgonza18@neisd.net See him for any military academy appts. as well!

NEISD – career night April 25, 2017 ** Save the Date** Churchill College Night – April 18, 2017 NEISD – career night April 25, 2017

COUNSELING TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS & Resources SEND A TEXT TO THIS NUMBER: 210-348-3806 Text this message: @jdimaline follow on twitter: @CounselorsWc www.neisd.net/churchill