1. CLASS of 2019

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. Graduation Requirements
NCAA REQUIRMENTS ARE A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO LET COACH & COUNSELOR KNOW!!!
COMMUNICATE WITH COLLEGE COUNSELORS!!!

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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)

9. 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
PAPERWORK DEADLINE (was)
May 4, 2018

10. 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
Katy Virtual has been approved by NCAA
VIRTUAL SCHOOL (kvs)

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Current Class rank & gpa for class of 2019
Quarter Rank GPA Included
Quarter Rank GPA Included
& below
KISD is on a 4.0 weighted scale.

14. 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!

15. 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:
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:

16. 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.

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

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

19. Finding the Right Fit...
ABOUT ME

20. FINDING THE RIGHT FIT…
CAREER TAB

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

22. 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!!!

23. 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

24. Using Common App & Apply Texas
Register in Common App
Make sure to “match” your Naviance to Common App
Register in Apply Texas

25. 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

26. 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

27. VERY IMPORTANT
You must waive your rights.

28. 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

29. 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

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

31. 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.

32. 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

33. 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

34. Class of 2019