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WELCOME PARENTS

WELCOME PARENTS. CLASS OF. 2011. Tonight’s Objectives. Understand the requirements for successfully completing high school. Begin thinking about plans after high school. Know where and when to begin the process for post high school/college entry. NEED TO KNOW:. Matt Bolinger

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WELCOME PARENTS

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  1. WELCOME PARENTS CLASS OF 2011

  2. Tonight’s Objectives • Understand the requirements for successfully completing high school. • Begin thinking about plans after high school. • Know where and when to begin the process for post high school/college entry.

  3. NEED TO KNOW: • Matt Bolinger • 11th Grade Principal • 13th year in Education – 1st in Goose Creek • Lee Grad • Kristi Elliott • 11th grade Counselor • 17th year in education - 2nd in Goose Creek • Sterling Grad – Lee College • Connie Whiddon • 11th Grade Secretary • 14th year in Goose Creek • Sterling Grad • Lisa Reasoner • College/Career Center - SCHOLARSHIPS • 12th year in Goose Creek • Lee Grad – Lee College

  4. GCCISD Graduation Requirements Required for student entering Grade 9 after to 2007-2008

  5. Dual Credit • Earn credit for High School and College • Lee College • TAKS (2200 on subj. area or ACCUPLACER in subj. area) • www.applytexas.org • $101 for up to 6 hrs • TXVN – Texas Virtual Schools Network • TAKS SCORES (2200 on math and ELA, 3 on writing) PSAT, SAT, ACT • www.stateu.com • FREE

  6. APPROVED COURSE LIST LC www.Lee.edu • English 1301 or 2322 (= Eng 4) • Government – 2301 AND 2302 • Economics • Math – Indp. studies, calculus • Science – Enviro, anatomy/physiology, bio, chem, physics • Electives • Psychology • Sociology • Cultural topics • Creative writing • Communication applications • Journalism • BCIS • Electrical trades, Petro Chemical Processing, CISCO, Const. Engineering Technology, Professional Office Technology • American Sign Language On-Line or in Classroom

  7. Texas Virtual School Courses www.Stateu.com • English 3 and 4 • Algebra 2 and Indep Study • Biology, Chem, Physics, Astronomy • US History, Special Topics in SS • Government • Economics • Indep study in technology • Electives • Art appreciation, music appreciation, world lit, etc… All On-Line

  8. What are you going to do after High School? College Military Work Technical School Apprentice Program

  9. Data: Predict the answers… • How many Texans (25 and older) hold a bachelor’s degree or higher? • Average annual income for a person with a high school diploma is approximately… • …with an associate’s degree, approximately • …with a bachelor’s degree, approximately *Based on the latest available statistics (2006) About 25% $31,000 $39,000 $56,000

  10. New Jobs Require Higher Level Education Slide adapted from presentation given by Steve Gunderson of the GraystoneGroup, March 2004

  11. Consider this………. • Your student’s strengths and weakness • Both academic and work habits • Analyze their interests and values • Interest inventories, passion, CATE, part-time job • Prepare for a career and expand your learning • Start at an associates, or bachelors, plan for a Ph. D. • Extracurricular activities and social life • Influence of family and friends

  12. 16 Career Clusters www.careerclusters.org

  13. VISIT to help find the “Right Fit” Where do I want to go?? • Size • Courses of Study • Location • Cost/Scholarships • Admission Requirements for Freshman, transfer • Facilities & Technology • Athletic & Extracurricular • Programs • Location • Religious Affiliation

  14. College / Post-Secondary Plan • www.collegeforalltexans.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.act.org

  15. Checklist for Juniors • Register for college entrance exams (SAT & ACT) • Look at admission requirements • Start keeping a portfolio • Scholarships – beginning of Sr. year • Attend College Night • When: December 2, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Where: Goose Creek Memorial High School

  16. 2009 – 2010 SAT Testing Dates • www.collegeboard.com

  17. 2009 – 2010 ACT Testing Dates • www.act.org

  18. Why Keep a Portfolio? • It is a way of collecting and organizing academic, extracurricular and job-related experiences. • This information is used for applications for colleges, scholarships and employment. • The portfolio is designed to keep your information organized and in one place.

  19. What Goes in a Portfolio? • Personal Information • Birth certificate, ss#, TDL#, immunization record, income tax returns • Academic Information • Transcript, test scores, academic recognition, teacher recommendations, academic camps, reflections on the types of classes that were most interesting • Extracurricular Activities • Awards, certificates, clubs/organizations, leadership roles, travel • Job History/Community Service • Church/Service projects, letters of thanks, resume, letters of recommendation, responsibilities, performance evaluations, • Resources • Scholarships , college info, college visit log

  20. www.gccisd.net Goose Creek Memorial High SchoolGeneral Scholarship List

  21. Websites • College for Texans • www.collegefortexans.com • Resources for College Search and Admissions: • www.collegeboard.com -- The College Board • www.actstudent.org -- ACT • www.learningexpresslibrary.com -- Learning Express Library for ACT/SAT test preparation • www.number2.com -- Free ACT/SAT test preparation • www.commonapp.org -- Common Application • Resources for Financial Aid: • www.college.gov -- Information for students and parents • www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov -- Gives early predictor of financial aid • www.pin.ed.gov -- Apply for student and parent PIN’s • www.fafsa.ed.gov -- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid • www.collegeboard.com -- Instructions, demo and general information about the CSS Profile • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net -- Information on NCAA eligibility requirements and how to register • www.finaid.org -- Information on federal aid, financial planning, scholarships, EFC calculator, loan comparison • www.tasfaa.com -- Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators • Other Useful Websites: • www.srnexpress.comwww.fastaid.comwww.peterson.com • www.fastweb.comwww.finaid.orgwww.absolutelyscholarships.com • www.collegenet.comwww.gocollege.comwww.ed.gov/studentaid

  22. College Night December 2 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. GCM BE HERE!!!

  23. GCCISD COLLEGE WEEK Immigration, Citizenship, and College SeminarWhen: Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Baytown Community CenterGCCISD Board of Trustees President, Agustin Loredo, will address the affects of immigration on college access.  Transportation will be provided to and from the Baytown Community Center at Ashbel Smith, Bowie, Carver, and Lamar elementary schools at 5:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the seminar following. GCCISD Annual College NightWhen: Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.Where: Goose Creek Memorial High SchoolHave one-on-one conversations with colleges, universities, military organizations, and other college access programs. Presentations will address college admission, financial aid, and dual enrollment. A special presentation at 6 p.m. will give you key questions to ask college representatives at the college fair. College Cost Estimator When: Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.Where: Ross S. Sterling High SchoolDave Murray, President of the National Center for College Costs, will answer your questions: How do you find the right fit in a college? How do you pay for it? Each family will receive a college cost estimator that will personalize financial planning for your student’s college education. Transportation will be provided from all elementary schools at 5:30 p.m.A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the seminar following.   contact LeRonda Lockhart at Leronda.lockhart@gccisd.net or 281-420-1591

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