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Welcome to Junior 2013Parent Night

Welcome to Junior 2013Parent Night. October 18, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 P.M. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!. Angel Paxton Sanchez Principal Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison

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Welcome to Junior 2013Parent Night

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  1. Welcome to Junior 2013Parent Night October 18, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 P.M.

  2. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! • Angel Paxton Sanchez Principal • Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal • Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor • Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison • Adriana Gomez Registrar

  3. Graduation Requirements

  4. Please make sure that you follow the course sequence. EX: You cannot take your fourth science before taking Physics. For more details please see the course bulletin at www.hcisd.org/coursebulleting2012

  5. TSTC Graduation • Academic Core • Transfers to any public college/university in the state of Texas • Associates Degrees • Make sure the courses in degree align with your major at the respective college/university you plan to attend • Both require students to apply for graduation

  6. TAKS • Students must satisfy requirements in all 4 areas of this exam. • English Language Arts - Mar 4 • Mathematics - Apr 23 • Science - Apr 24 • Social Studies - Apr 25 Exit Level TAKS Retest: Apr 22 July 8-12

  7. AP Tests • Advanced Placement tests allow students the opportunity to earn college credit • Tests are offered in early May • Students traditionally prepare for exams in AP classes • Registration begins in mid-March • Cost to you: $5 or $10 per exam • Credit is granted based on • Score earned • Requirements set by college

  8. Testing • SAT • ACT New Requirements for both SAT & ACT • Upload a Student picture • Prints on Admission Ticket • Early College High School Code is 443127 • TSTC School Code is 6843

  9. SAT 2012-13 Test Dates ECHS Seniors 2013

  10. SAT Fees • Basic fees • SAT (with plus writing) $50 • SAT Subject Tests • Basic registration fee (per registration) $23 • Language with Listening Tests Add $23 • All other SAT Subject Tests Add $12 (other charges may apply, i.e. late registration $27, not covered by fee waiver) ECHS Seniors 2013

  11. SAT Tests • The SAT measure what you have learned in school & how well you can apply that knowledge • Assesses how well you analyze & solve problems • SAT scores are used for college admissions purposes because the test predicts college success • All scores are reported on the 200-800 scale • Most students take the SAT in the spring of their junior year and again in the fall of their senior year of high school • Ensure “Send Scores” is selected; sends up to 4 score reports free • Takes about 5 weeks to receive score reports

  12. ACT • The ACT is universally accepted for college admission. • The ACT is curriculum-based. • The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test • Questions on the ACT are directly related to what students have learned in high school courses in English, mathematics, and science. • The ACT also provides test takers with a unique interest inventory that provides valuable information for career and educational planning and a student profile section that provides a comprehensive profile of a student's work in high school and his or her future plans. • The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). • Ensure “Send Scores” is selected; sends up to 4 score reports free • Takes 3-8 weeks to receive score reports • Takes 5-8 weeks for the ACT plus Writing

  13. ACT 2012-13 Test Dates 2008 – 2009 ACT Test Dates ECHS Seniors 2013

  14. ACT Fees • Basic fees $35.00 for the ACT (No Writing) $50.50 for the ACT Plus Writing (other charges may apply and the fee waivers do not cover the late charges) ECHS Seniors 2013

  15. Scholarships • Monthly Bulletin: ECHS’s web page • at http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734 • Start searching for scholarships NOW • Go to www.fastweb.com for more information • Workshops in February 2013 • See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for questions ECHS Seniors 2013

  16. College and Career Liaison • Ms. Pesina • Available to assist with applying for College • See Handouts • ECHS College Check List ECHS Seniors 2013

  17. PTSA • Student of the month • Applications at ECHS front office • Submit applications to front office • Scholarship • Membership since enrolled at ECHS

  18. Community Service • 40 Hours Required • Log – ECHS Website • Click on ”for students”

  19. College Course “Break” • Seminar Week • Community Service Opportunities

  20. Maymester • Planning stage • Flex out option

  21. Thank you for being here tonight

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