1. 2016/17 Juniors
Conferences

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS
Summa Cum Laude – 100+
Magna Cum Laude –
Cum Laude –

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

9. SAT/ACT Prep Trinity 999-7601 Princeton Review Kaplan
The Tutoring Group
Jewish Community Center
NEISD Community Education
Huntington Learning Center
Café College
UTSA

10. 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

11. 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.

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

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

14. 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

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

16. If you are interested in a Trade school, Technical School, Vocational Program…
Visit
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

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

18. 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 If applying to a U.S. Private School-use Check college websites for specific admissions information and deadlines

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

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

22. 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%

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

24. 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.

25. San Antonio Education Partnership
Keren Jimenez
College Access & Success Advisor
Wednesdays 8:30 – 4:00

26. 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

27. 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:

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

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

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