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Preparing for College

Preparing for College. Putting the Pieces Together. Key pieces for success. Parental Involvement Set expectations and goals Academic checks Get Organized Plan Early Get plugged in. Understanding How the Pieces Fit. Understanding High School requirements GPA/ Credits

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Preparing for College

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  1. Preparing for College Putting the Pieces Together

  2. Key pieces for success • Parental Involvement • Set expectations and goals • Academic checks • Get Organized • Plan Early • Get plugged in

  3. Understanding How the Pieces Fit • Understanding High School requirements • GPA/ Credits • Roles: Student, Teacher, Parent, Counselor • Graduation Plans • College admissions tests • College Credit and Placements tests • GPA Calculations • College Applications • Career Pathways

  4. What are the Pieces Made Of? • TX. High School Requirements: High School course guides • GPA (grade point average) begins in 9th grade • What Is a Credit? • One credit = 1 full year in a class • One half credit = 1 semester in a class • To earn credit: • Average must be 70% or higher • Must have 90% attendance

  5. The Big Picture: TX. Recommended Graduation Plan • 2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language • 1 credit of Fine Arts • 1 credit of Physical Education • 1/2 credit of Speech • 5.5 additional electives 4 English 4 Math 4 Science + 4 Social Studies

  6. Graduating on theDistinguished Achievement Program • Recommended Plan 26 Credits PLUS: • Three credits of the same foreign language • IPC and Math Models do not count as one of the four sciences or maths • Four “advanced measures” • Preapproved research project • AP Test Score of 3 or higher • PSAT recognition (National Merit Scholar) • 80% or higher in College Dual Credit course or articulated courses

  7. Parental Piece • BE INVOLVED • Setting expectations for your child and following thru • Meeting Teachers and counselor • Know the requirements • Check grades and homework in Home Access Center (HAC). If you need access information, contact Sandra Washington at 281 641-5426 or email- sandra.washington@humble.k12.tx.us

  8. Planning Piece • Know course requirements • Get a binder and collect data • Prepare and study • Higher GPA can mean better opportunities • Choose a career path • Research careers and best school to attend • Look for scholarships • Set goals and timelines

  9. Get Plugged in Piece • Get in clubs & organizations • Community service clubs can promote: • Communication skills • Decision making skills • Goal Setting • Build Character Development • Healthy Relationships • Being involved can promote better standards, expectations and grades

  10. Plan Early • It begins the 1st day of high school • Stay Informed • Know your requirements • Ask lots of questions • Talk to Teachers/Counselor • Pick classes and a career for YOU!

  11. College Planning • Think about your future • Choose a program of study • Prepare for college tests • Take required College test • Choose a university or trade • Fill out applications and scholarships, grants &loans

  12. ACT/SAT DATES SAT remaining 2012-2013 Dates: Test Date Registration Date January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012 March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013 May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 June 1, 2013 May 7, 2013 ACT remaining 2012-2013 dates TEST DATE Registration Date February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 April13, 2013 March 8, 2013 June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013

  13. Solving the Puzzle • MOM and DAD • Counselor • Teachers • You!

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