1. Junior
Conferences

2. Who’s Who….
Principal – Justin Oxley Counselors : Marianne Rodriguez (A-Cha) Shannon Martini (Chb-Gat) Seth Sampson (Gau-Lam) Felipe Cardenas (Lan-Mil) + ELL Rose Garcia, Lead Counselor (Min-Oj) +AVID Cynthia Patterson-Lopez (Ol-Sc) Jeannie Dimaline (Se-Z) Kathy Johnson (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, 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 6th – May 17th. 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. Pursley 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 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

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

15. 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

16. If you plan to attend a 2 year college…..
Apply Spring 2020
Visit the college website for admission details
Plan a college visit

17. 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

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

20. 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 *

21. College Admission #1 Automatic: Based on rank/test scores
You still need to apply by deadline
UT Austin – top 6%
All other Texas public schools-top 10%

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

23. Requesting Official Transcripts
Summer Mid-June 2019 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.
You still need to come in and request for an official transcript when applying through The Common Application, SENDedu or Coalition.
A transcript release form must be on file to have transcripts sent to any institution.

24. Requesting Official Transcripts, cont.
PLAN AHEAD SO THAT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS ARRIVE BY THE PUBLISHED DEADLINE.
SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from
Collegeboard.org or act.org.

25. Letters of Recommendation
Students need to visit with teachers/counselors two-three weeks before an application is due.
Students need to provide a detailed resume and/or a senior information sheet to the person writing a letter of recommendation.
See your counselor for additional information!

26. San Antonio Education Partnership
Keren Jimenez
College Access & Success Advisor
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 – 4:00

27. 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

28. 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:

29. 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!

30. Churchill College Night – April 2019
NEISD – Career Expo April 23, 2019

31. COUNSELING TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS & Resources
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32. MANAGING STRESS
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33. STRESS MANGAGEMENT TIPS
Making little changes in your life.
  -Exercise, eat regular meals, and avoid excessive caffeine.
Learn to recognize when you are feeling stressed.
  -Focus on things you can control and let go of things you can’t control.
  -Lower unrealistic expectations.
Take a break. Get some fresh air or close your eyes.
  -Take deep breaths accompanied by thoughts of being in control.
  -Progressive muscle relaxation (tense and relax).
  -Schedule breaks and enjoyable activities.
Let others know you're overwhelmed, tell them how to help.
Allow yourself to say "no" to friends/family when needed.  
Be prepared for unexpected problems.
  -Rehearse and practice feared situations.
Prioritize. Take control of your "to do" list.
  -Set small goals and break tasks into smaller manageable chunks.
Write down feelings of sadness, frustration or anger.