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LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2009 “Living in the Bonus” Junior Parent Night

LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2009 “Living in the Bonus” Junior Parent Night Brent A. Parsons, M.Ed. Junior Guidance Counselor 435-8001 or brent.parsons@leanderisd.org. Junior Parent Night Welcome “Living in the Bonus” A Timeline PSAT/SAT/ACT TAKS College Credit Dates to Remember

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LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2009 “Living in the Bonus” Junior Parent Night

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  1. LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2009 “Living in the Bonus” Junior Parent Night Brent A. Parsons, M.Ed. Junior Guidance Counselor 435-8001 or brent.parsons@leanderisd.org

  2. Junior Parent Night Welcome “Living in the Bonus” A Timeline PSAT/SAT/ACT TAKS College Credit Dates to Remember Bridges “Getting Started” Scholarships and Financial Aid Important web-sites

  3. Junior Year Timeline • October College Night/PSAT • Service School Applications • Oct.-Dec. Register for SAT/ACT • Register for ACC (spring/summer/fall) • Jan.-Mar. Consider & visit colleges/ TAKS/ 08-09 sch. • April-June Review all test scores/Retest if needed • June/Aug Visit colleges/take ACC courses (free) • Finalize Senior Schedule

  4. PSAT Online College Planning package My College Quick Start Look for Your Code Interactive supplemental score report My SAT Study Plan Personalized list of colleges & majors College & career planning www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

  5. SAT/ACT (critical thinking & problem solving) Subject Tests (some colleges) Register on-line/by mail www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.actstudent.org (ACT) (Free On-line Resources)

  6. TAKS Exit Level Must pass to graduate with 5 opportunities to pass Dates 07-08: ELA: 04 March Math/Sci/SS: 30 April/01-02 May Preparation: Free Study Guides Available TEA online interactive: www.tea.state.tx.us

  7. Diplomas 26 Credits Required Recommended Diploma: English 4 credits Language 2 credits Math 3 credits PE 1.5 credits Science 3 credits Technology 1 credit Social Studies 4 credits Speech ½ credit Fine Arts 1 credit Health ½ credit Distinguished Diploma: Language 3 credits 4 advanced measures Advanced Diploma: Math 4 credits 2 advanced measures

  8. College Credit Opportunities At Austin Community College Spring 08/Summer 08 Fall 08/Spring 09 Explore Dual and Co-enrollment classes

  9. Dates to Remember • 15 October ASSET Test at VRHS (10/08 deadline) • 06 November ACC new student on-line orientation • (Must have completed checklist for advising) • 06 November ACC Advising, LHS Grotto, all Lunches • 19 Nov.-09 Jan. ACC spring registration- New Students • 01 April 08-09 Senior Schedules Completed • 28 March ACC Advising at LHS • 30 Apr.-02 May TAKS Exit Level • 05-21 May ACC Summer Regis. – New Students • Jun-Aug Senior Schedule Changes

  10. Reasons for Attending College • Increasing earning power • Career preparation • Learning opportunities • Studying new and different subjects • Involvement in extracurricular activities • Meeting new and interesting people • Achieving a personal goal • Influence of family and friends

  11. What to be when I grow up? www.bridges.com Site ID: 0108178 Password: leanderhs Offerings: Career Finder Occupation Profiles Scholarship Finder Compare Schools College Major Profiles Interest Inventory Volunteering

  12. Getting Started • Follow these steps: • KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR REASONS FOR ATTENDING COLLEGE • CONSIDER COLLEGE CHARACTERISTICS • LIST, COMPARE, AND VISIT COLLEGES • APPLY FOR ADMISSION AND MEET ALL DEADLINES • REVIEW AND FINALIZE YOUR PLANS

  13. Scholarships • What to do now! • Construct a Resume and Document Achievements • Community activities • Volunteer • Membership • School activities • Leadership opportunities • Academics • Watch LHS Guidance web-site / Plan for next year • Watch college web-site & visit financial aid office • Scams

  14. Texas Financial Aid Information Center • The Texas Legislature has created a center for students and parents to access information about state and federal financial aid. • The site is the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Guaranteed Student loan Corporation, and the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. • You and your parents can call the Texas Financial Aid Information Center toll free at (877)782-7322 to start finding what is available.

  15. Important Web-Sites • www.applytexas.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.bridges.com • www.lhs.leanderisd.org • www.texasscholars.org • www.thecb.state.tx.us • www.testprep.collegefortexans.com • www.fastweb.com • www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/mspmain.html • www.ed.gov/finaid.html

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