1. Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2019
Senior Parent Night
Tomball Memorial High School
Class of 2019

2. WILDCAT ALPHA PODS ALPHA AP COUNSELOR ADMIN. SECRETARY A – Da
ANA BRUTON
SHERI FORSYTH
KARA MAUER
De - J
NATALIE PRIWER
MINDY FULLER
KRISTIE BROKMEYER
K - O
DAVID UNRUH
ANGIE WARTICK
BRIDGETTE MANUEL
P - Th
MEREDITH HENRY
JULIE WYLIE
SUSAN WILSON
Ti – Z
KEVIN WILLIAMS
LASHELLE NIX
ANNE MARIE CROWLEY

3. 2019 Graduation Requirements

4.   Senior Class Rank 2019
Top 2% Top 5% Top 10% st Quarter nd Quarter rd Quarter th Quarter
At a very competitive academic school – holistic review – take apps seriously - add example from UH etc. add scholarship chart – retake SAT/ACT

5. Example of Assured Admissions
Though we have a competitive class, some colleges will still accept students in bottom half using holistic/individual review, which makes the other parts of the application so important.

6. Example of Major Specific Criteria
Make sure to check for specific majors.

7. Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines
Be aware of deadlines!!!
Is it a “received by” or “postmarked” deadline?
Is it a priority or final Deadline?
Applications and all supplemental items such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.
SAT/ACT, FAFSA, Competitive Majors, Housing, etc.
Scholarships
All have deadlines!
Oct. 1st – Engineering at TAMU – check deadlines for everything, housing.
Nov. 1st – UT’s priority deadline – students who apply by this deadline will receive notification of admission by Feb. 1
Regular deadline – Dec. 1st – decision by March 1

8. A.S.V.A.B. (College and Career Exploration Survey)
February 7, 2019

9. TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE
Used for colleges in Texas to determine college readiness (placement exam)
Exemptions:
SAT – EBRW – 480/Math - 530
ACT – Composite score of 23 with 19 in English and Math sections
**If not exempt, MUST test!**
Most universities admit students with higher SAT/ACT scores but some don’t. If they don’t pass, students will take remedial classes.

10. SAT (2018-2019) sat.org/register TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE
August 25 **
July 27
October 6 **
September 7
November 3 **
October 5
December 1 **
November 2
March 9 **
February 8
May 4 **
April 5
June 1
May 3
Update – Retake for scholarship purposes or to see if college ready
Fee Waivers are available for students eligible for free/reduced lunch in the College & Career Center

11. ACT (2018 – 2019) www.actstudent.org/start TEST DATES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 8 **
August 10
October 27
September 28
December 8 **
November 2
February 9
January 11
April 13 **
March 8
June 8
May 3
July 13 **
June 14

12. Example of Assured Scholarship

13. THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Create an account - applytexas.org / commonapp.org
Develop a résumé - don’t be modest
Compose Essays (if required)– have them edited by teacher/parent
Official SAT/ACT scores - must be sent from testing agency
Official Transcript
Application Fee
Housing Application and fee
See school’s website for a checklist
Follow up with college portal for submission of items
* Meet all Deadlines

14. Transcripts TMHS Process - Complete form from Registrar’s Office
Request from student (not colleges, coaches, or counselor)
Official $2.00
Unofficial $1.00
48 hours
Final Transcript is FREE!
The Common Application
Counselors upload unofficial
Student must still request an official from Registrar’s Office
Lone Star College Transcript (for students enrolled in DC)
Send Unofficial Transcript for admission
Send Official once committed to school
Emphasize LSC – some colleges may want this now others don’t – be sure to send at end of year to school you are committed to – we are not sending it for you – not automatic

15. NCAA Initial Eligibility Center If you are planning to play for a Division I or II school, be sure to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and send your SAT/ACT scores as well.
If your student is planning to play Div I or II, make sure they register with the clearinghouse and send SAT/ACT to the clearinghouse.

16. College Application Timeline

17. College Days
Seniors are allowed 2 days to visit colleges without affecting their exemptions
Student must complete a form and get prior approval from their AP office
Student must return with something in writing indicating their attendance at the college

18. Transition to College/Career Suggestions from Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money
“Hands-on” Parenting —students need to face the bumps in the roads and be able to work out problems independently. Be a consultant, not a Supervisor! Allow them to experience consequences as it is vital toward responsible adulthood!
Academic—not unusual to change majors. Everyone is smart here!
Social/Emotional—it’s a roller coaster
Knowing the Difference between problems and crisis
Normal to unload worries on parents so student feels better
Common to feel as if everyone else is happy and well adjusted while they feel awkward and out of place
Listen to their voice!
We always talk academics, but socio-emotional preparedness is equally as important if not more! Just some food for thought.
Insurance, renting an apartment, washing clothes, cooking, etc. etc. Pay now – pay later.
Natural consequences –
Take off helicopter –
Balance between letting go and doing things for them – listening to them not telling them what to do – asking them what do they think they should do – empowering them
Use their resources at college campuses

19. College & Career Center
Norma Phelan Subscribe to my TMHS Web Page tinyurl.com/tmhsccc Follow on and Dr. Irene Briggs – LSC College Connections College and career representatives

20. Your one stop shop for everything related to college and careers!
connection.naviance.com/tomballmhs
Username – Student ID
Password – tisd+ date of birth

21. TMHS Webpage

22. Senior Checklist

23. Upcoming Lunch ‘n Learns and College Visits
Aug. 30 Texas Tech University
Sept. 4 Mississippi State University
Sept. 14 University of Houston - Engineering
Oct. 1 Kansas State University
Oct University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Oct. 24 Vanderbilt University – Music Program
Oct. 31 Stephen F. Austin University
Nov. 1 University of Texas, Dallas

24. To:
81010
Message:
@tmhs2019
Join
Senior Class Remind
For updates!

25. Community Service Cord
Class of 2019 – 160 hours to earn the cord
Must have 140 hours logged and verified in x2VOL by January 1, 2019 with a plan to complete and log the last 20 hours by March 1, 2019.
 All hours must be verified by April 1st of the senior year.  It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the sponsor/verifier. 

26. Service Cord Process Entry – student logs personal project
Verification – may be verified with uploaded documentation
Approval – all verified hours will be approved as long as projects fall within guidelines
Check your X2Vol account for updates. (Verification and approval of hours can be researched within the student’s X2Vol account.)
 A final notification of all approved hours will be delivered to students by mid April of the senior year.    

27. Why are my hours not approved?
Parent/guardians verified hours
Project did not fall within allowed date range
Hours are not verified whether with documentation or contact verification
Project is not considered community service
Job shadowing
Donations
Family/friend obligation

28. Benefits
Honors Associate Degree (AA or AS)
Award Package to include tuition and fees (up to 15 credit hours of in-district tuition per semester)
Book Allowance (up to $600 per semester)
Allowance ($600 per semester)
International travel opportunities
Eligibility
Open to new or returning students with at least one of the following:
A high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
1240 or higher on the SAT (combined math and critical reading sections)
26 or higher composite score on the ACT
3.25 GPA with a 9 or more college credit hours

29. Center for Leadership, Academic and Student Success
At Lone Star College Tomball

30. Register to attend

31. PAYING for College
Grants
Loans
Scholarships

32. Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA
Must complete the FAFSA to receive ANY money from universities
Create FSAID NOW (student & parent)
FAFSA Application opens on Oct. 1st – Apply as soon as possible
Money is awarded on first come, first served basis

33. Scholarship Search Engines

34. Scholarships Page

35. Local Scholarships Page

36. Financial Aid Night TMHS Fine Arts Wing Oct. 9th – 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Information about:
Scholarships 101
Loans/Financial Planning
FAFSA – LSC Financial Aid Office
Booths
Military

37. TMHS Senior Class of 2019 Calendar of Activities

38. Senior Portraits Prestige Photography
Have Portraits made before October 13th
Sitting fee = Free
Must go to Prestige to have pictures in TMHS Yearbook
Call to make an appointment

39. Senior Picnic
October 10, 2018
Class Meeting (7:45 – 8:45) even if student has late arrival!
Balfour Representative will be here!
Caps & Gowns & Graduation Invitations
9:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. (there will be early release buses)
At Burroughs Park
Will be transported by school buses
Must have PERMISSION SLIP

40. Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 20th
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
At TMHS

41. Senior Yearbook Ad The deadline is October 31, 2018
Pick up information in Room 1025
Turn in photos, text, & payment to Mrs. Chumley, Room 1025

42. Powder Puff Football
2018 Powder Puff Football Thursday, February 28th

43. SENIOR CLASS PICTURE March 21, 2019

44. MR. WILDCAT 2018 “Beauty Pageant” for Senior Men April 27, 2018
TBD by Senior interest

45. PROM: May 18, 2019 THE WOODLANDS RESORT

46. Prom Cost!! Cost for Prom – Approximately $35,000+
Trash Bag sales raised - $22, 000
Everyone has to participate!!!
Sales begin on 9/5/2018-9/28/2018

47. FUNDRAISER: TRASHBAGS
SELL 16 ROLLS = 1 FREE PROM TICKET
SELL 32 ROLLS = 2 FREE PROM TICKETS
SELL 50 OR MORE = HELP THE CLASS OF ‘19
LIMIT 2 FREE TICKETS TO PROM!
MUST TURN IN ALL MONEY BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK FOR FREE TICKET
COST OF TICKETS TO PROM = $ $ (approx.)

48. Project Prom Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:00 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.
Location - TBD

49. Scholarship/Senior Awards Program
Wednesday, May 15th Practice
Friday, May 17th Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
TMHS Auditorium
Hold on to scholarship notices
More information coming soon!

50. Date: TBD At: REED ARENA Time: TBD
Graduation Class of 2019
Date: TBD
At: REED ARENA
Time: TBD

52. SENIOR PARENT ORGANIZATION
Purpose
Support the 2019 Senior Class
Sponsor Project Prom
Meetings
First Wednesday of every month
President
Laura Van Dyck
Consider becoming an SPO member!

53. Once a Wildcat
Always a Wildcat!