1. Cougar Corner Upcoming Events

2. Dual Credit Events First Time Dual Credit PARENT Meeting
Monday, January 22nd from 6-7 pm
LGI (RM 1253)
Info will be posted to Mrs. Nichols website after the meeting
First Time Dual Credit MANDATORY STUDENT Meetings (Students only please)
Tuesday, January 30th OR Wednesday, January 31st
6:45 am OR 2:45 pm
Students only attend ONE session

3. Calculus Dual Credit Testing Options – Compass is no longer an option
TSI & Accuplacer
Must qualify to College Algebra level on TSI, then take Accuplacer to qualify to calculus level
SAT
March and May testing options
ACT
February (late registration) and April options

4. College Knowledge Night for Juniors
Event for Juniors and their parents to learn about a variety of college topics
February 22, 2018
6 to 8:30 pm
Held at Tomball Memorial High School
* to come soon about event with survey
Highly Selective Institutions
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Texas Public University Admissions
In State vs. Out of State Admissions
Pre-med majors
Nursing majors
Lone Star College
Lone Star College Honors College
Engineering majors
Hotel & Restaurant Management majors
Military/ROTC Options
TAMU Corp of Cadets
First Time in College FAQ
How to Build a College Portfolio
Do’s and Don’ts of Auditioning
And more!

5. What’s happening with Sophomores
Cougar Corner meetings with 10th grade through World History classes in January
Lunch ‘n Learn sessions in April – Preparing for the junior year
Upcoming PSAT in October 2018 – National Merit Qualifying test
Create a College Board account and link to Khan Academy for test prep
Official Rank/GPA released in August 2018 –encourage your student to work hard this semester!

6. Spring 2018 Junior Lunch ‘n Learn Sessions
Encourage your students to attend sessions this spring!
What is all of the testing really about???  (SAT/ACT/TSI)
What’s the college application really made of? A closer look into submitting a great application.
I have no idea what I want to study! Help! Tips on choosing a college major.
It’s so much more than taking “just the basics”!
How am I going to pay for college???  Financial Aid & Scholarships
Military Options - Is joining right for me?  The military can help you pay for college!
The 411 on transferring from a community college to a university.

7. TISD Service Cord
Students are able to earn a cord to wear at graduation by completing service hours.
To earn the cord students in the class of 2019 and beyond must complete 160 hours by April 1st of their senior year.
Hours must be logged for approval by March 1st.
Hours are logged in x2VOL through Naviance
Instructions are on Mrs. Nichols Edlio Website under the TISD Service Cord Tab

8. Mock SAT
THS Renaissance is offering a Mock SAT for students Saturday, April 7th $20 Held at Tomball High School Registration information to come in March