1. Sophomore & Junior Parent Meeting
2016

2. Agenda Introductions Graduation Plans and Requirements
Course Offerings and GPA Points
Mega Lunch and Learning Center
EOC Testing
Exemption Policy
College Planning
PSAT, SAT, ACT, TSI, AP Exams
Paying for College
Free/Reduced Lunch Application

3. Introductions Pat Hartnett- Counselor (A-E)
Gini Lott- Counselor (F-Le)
Elizabeth Ward- Counselor (Li-Rh)
Morgan Melde- Counselor (Ri-Z)
Morgan Eary- CIS
Lety Gudino- CIS

4. Foundation Graduation Plan
Students will need 26 credits to graduate and earn an endorsement.
Endorsements:
Business & Industry
STEM
Arts & Humanities
Public Service
Multidisciplinary
In January, student will update their 4-year plans in CareerCruising.com.

5. Courses & GPA
AP Courses- College readiness course, prepares for the AP exam, and awards on 5.0 scale
Pre-AP Courses- More rigorous than a normal course, prepares students for AP courses, and awards on 4.5 scale.
Dual Credit Courses- College courses offered at WHS, online, and at Weatherford College over the summer. Awards on a 4.5 scale
PASS Courses- Used for credit recovery and is meant for highly motivated juniors. No GPA points.
RISE Courses- Flexible alternative form of education for at-risk students. No GPA points.
*GPA and Rank are recalculated at the end of each semester
*For Skyward Family Access, please fill out the form.
*For electronic copies of progress reports and report cards, see your counselor.

6. Mega Lunch & Learning Center
Mega Lunch- A & B Block Tutorials
Learning Center- WHS Library
Tuesday 4-6 p.m.
Thursday 6-8 p.m.

7. EOC Testing Algebra 1 Biology English 1 English 2 U.S. History
Retesting- summer, December, spring
Interventions are offered in class and during mega-lunch.

8. Exemption Policy Attendance Other Rules
No more than 3 absences per class.
3 tardies= 1 absence
Other Rules
No ISS, OSS, or BRIDGE
No fines or fees
Must be here on exam days

9. College Planning Start researching colleges and entry requirements
Juniors will be allowed to take 2 college days per year, with proper documentation. Thursday, March 30th 2017 is a great day to visit a college. Make an appointment!
College Fair at WHS- November 1st 1-3 p.m.
Talent Search- join before senior year. For 1st generation college students.
Community Service- Superintendent’s Volunteer Service Award
50+ hours of community service
Awarded cords to wear at graduation

10. College Planning
PSAT- Given October 19th for all sophomores. Juniors can sign up tomorrow ONLY. $15. The link is on our weekly newsletter.
SAT/ACT- Sign up to take in the spring of your junior year.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)- test required for dual credit courses, required by some colleges. Weatherford College offers it by appointment, $25. WHS will offering in the spring.

11. Paying for College
FAFSA- required for those seeking financial aid- grants, loans, and scholarships.
TASFA- available to non-citizens or students that don not qualify for the FAFSA.
Scholarships:
E-scholarships USA
Login: weatherford
Password: weatherford
Project Opportunity- Apply before December 1st of junior year
$5,000 scholarship to Weatherford College

12. Free/Reduced Lunch Apply online or on paper
Assists with: ACT, ACT, TSI, AP, PSAT, college application fees, dual credit tuition, parking pass fees, breakfast and lunch prices.

13. Questions?