CLASS of 2019

Cathy Bannert, Lisa Hermis, Debbie Sherrill Counseling Staff Counselors Shongh Smith A-Cod Angele Fowler Coe-F Kacie Osorio G-Kin Shannon Valdivia Kio-Ob Robin Rolon Oc-Sha Cathy Cunningham She-Z Administrative Assistants Cathy Bannert, Lisa Hermis, Debbie Sherrill

HOW DO I GET READY FOR MY SENIOR YEAR? Preparing for the senior year can be overwhelming. Your student just needs to follow some simple steps in a timely manner.

Graduation Requirements Foundation with Endorsement (FHSPE) 26 CREDITS 4 Math and 4 Science credits Traditional 4 year college/university requirements Foundation WITHOUT Endorsement 22 Credits (FHSP)

Graduation Requirements NCAA REQUIRMENTS ARE A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!! IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET COACH & COUNSELOR KNOW!!! COMMUNICATE WITH COLLEGE COUNSELORS!!! http://www.ncaa.org/ http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA16.pdf

Must have 4 years to earn an Endorsement Science Must have 4 years to earn an Endorsement Biology, 1 credit from IPC, Chemistry, or Physics, and 2 additional lab-based science courses It is wise to check with prospective universities for their requirements.

Must have 4 years to earn an Endorsement 2 ADDITIONAL MATH COURSES ALGEBRA I GEOMETRY 2 ADDITIONAL MATH COURSES It is wise to check with prospective universities for their requirements.

1 CREDIT PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) required in katy isd Health .5 CREDIT HEALTH OR 1 CREDIT PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE & Speech COMPONENT .5 PROFESSIONAL COMM. .5 TEEN LEADERSHIP .5 Pro.Standards in Ag.Bus. 1 CREDIT DEBATE 1 CREDIT THEATER ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) 1 CREDIT (full year)

HCC & DUAL CREDIT KEEP IN MIND!!! DATES CAUTION KEEP IN MIND!!! GPA MAY EFFECT eligibility for scholarships & other financial aid NOW taking COLLEGE CLASSES & working on COLLEGE GPA EARN a “D” or fail semester one, moved to academic ENGLISH IV DATES May 31, 2018 TSI ASSESSMENT http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/dualcredit/dual-credit-faqs/ PAPERWORK DEADLINE (was) May 4, 2018

VIRTUAL SCHOOL (kvs) Katy Virtual has been approved by NCAA STUDENT MUST FOLLOW THE COURSE SEMESTER CALENDAR FINALS MUST BE TAKEN FACE-TO-FACE UIL ELIGIBILITY EVALUATED EACH PROGRESS REPORT & REPORT CARD REGISTER ON-LINE STUDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING UP WITH DEADLINES www.katyvirtualschool.org Katy Virtual has been approved by NCAA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (kvs)

Transcripts ● All classes taken ● Semester averages ● GPA ● Class Rank ● Credit earned ● GPA ● Class Rank NO SAT/ACT SCORES (STUDENT REQUESTS SAT/ACT) Request a transcript through the Registrar’s office.

Class Rank WHAT HOW WHEN CUMULATIVE GPA AVERAGE HS CREDITS EARNED GRADES 7 -12 HOW DERIVED BY DIVIDING TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADE POINTS BY NUMBER OF SEMESTER COURSES ATTEMPTED WHEN FIRST OFFICIAL CLASS RANK DETERMINED SPRING SEMESTER JUNIOR YEAR UPDATED AFTER EACH SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER TWO (2) UPDATED TRANSCRIPTS: FALL & SPRING SENIOR YEAR

Current Class rank & gpa for class of 2019 Quarter Rank GPA Included Quarter Rank GPA Included 1 1 - 199 4.8864-4.0 2 202-400 3.9773-30556 3 401-599 3.5526-2.9730 4 601-791 2.9714 & below KISD is on a 4.0 weighted scale.

Watch DEADLINES & LATE REGISTRATION FEES! 443509 SCHOOL CODE Sat & act Register: When? LATE SPRING Which? BOTH, if possible REPEAT (which scored the highest on) Need to Know: 4 score reports at no cost – identify school on registration form NO longer on transcript Watch DEADLINES & LATE REGISTRATION FEES!

What’s the big difference? SAT Reading, Writing and Language, Math, Essay (Optional) 3 Hours (w/o essay) 5 Reading Passages NO SCIENCE Math: Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trig. & Data Analysis Scored: 400 - 600 ACT English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, Essay (Optional) 2 Hours 55min. (w/o essay) 4 Reading Passages 1 Science section: testing critical thinking skills Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trig. Scored: 1 - 36

Texas SUCCESS Initiative (tsi) COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE State Mandate: Assess in READING, WRITING, & MATH (prior to ENTRANCE) Community colleges DO NOT require ACT or SAT.

Test Preparation Products & Services Books/Work Books SAT PREP: PSAT SCORES LINKED TO KHAN ACADEMY THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD WEBSITE Test Preparation Products & Services

Post Secondary Options Junior College/Community College Four Year College Technical School Military

Finding the Right Fit... ABOUT ME

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT… CAREER TAB

VISIT UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE…IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL TOURS! FINDING THE RIGHT FIT… COLLEGES…SUPER MATCH!! VISIT UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE…IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL TOURS!

SHOULD NOT OVERWHELM YOU!!! FINDING THE RIGHT FIT… DREAM SCHOOL SELECT COLLEGES MAY BE A DREAM SCHOOL AT LEAST ONE (1) REALITY 2 OR 3 IN BETWEEN DREAM and REALITY SCHOOLS REALITY SCHOOL ACADEMICALLY PERSONALLY SOCIALLY BE REALISTIC!!! SHOULD NOT OVERWHELM YOU!!!

Applying Through Naviance It is more efficient! Research and compare colleges Track your applications in one place. Common App, ApplyTexas, direct college websites. Request Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation

Using Common App & Apply Texas Register in Common App http://www.commonapp.org Make sure to “match” your Naviance to Common App Register in Apply Texas https://www.applytexas.org

APPLYING TO COLLEGE STEP FIVE: FOLLOW UP WITH COUNSELOR AND COLLEGE STEP ONE: COMPLETE STUDENT PROFILE PACKET (NAVIANCE or Hard Copy) STEP FOUR: REQUEST COUNSELOR AND/OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION LETTER STEP TWO: GO TO “MY COLLEGES” TAB & BEGIN TO ADD TO “COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO” STEP THREE: SELECT COLLEGES AND COMPLETE APPLICATION

Student Profile Pack Found on Naviance or CRHS Counselors Webpage Gives more insight, shares parent input Suggested to complete at the beginning of Senior year. Allow 15 working days to complete recommendations If incomplete, Recommenders cannot get started

VERY IMPORTANT You must waive your rights.

Transcripts Fill out TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM CRHS Counselors Webpage Naviance Registrar Office If only Transcript is needed Submit release form to Registrar’s office with a stamped addressed envelope and $1.00

College Admission Terms BINDING COMMITMENT TO ATTEND COLLEGE IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED!!! “I AM ONLY APPLYING TO YOU!” APPLYING EARLY TO RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION EARLY NO COMMITMENT TO ATTEND!!! EARLY DECISION WAIT LIST ADMISSION PENDING VARIES FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL EARLY ACTION/ NOTIFICATION PROVISIONAL/SUMMER ADMIT

Email Address Colleges have said students NEED THEIR OWN email address. They have told us if they see the email is from the parent they tell them to get their own!! FERPA REGULATIONS!!!

Financial Aid Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens October 1 Colleges may have their own financial aid and scholarship opportunities Types of financial aid Scholarships, Grants, Loans, Work Study Search for Scholarships CRHS Scholarship Bulletin Naviance State, Local, and National KISD offers district wide meetings. Watch communications for dates and times.

College Visit How many? 2 Junior Year 2 Senior Year Procedure No less than 2 days before visit stop by attendance office to pick up form Required Signature Grade Level AP (before visit) College Official (from visit) Upon Return Turn completed form into attendance office

looking ahead fall 2018… September: October 3: Classroom Senior Presentations Student College/Naviance support Before and after school & 2.5 October 3: KISD College & Career Night at LMC

Class of 2019