BUILDING AN EXCELLENT TRANSCRIPT

1. BUILDING AN EXCELLENT TRANSCRIPT PREPARING FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

2. Your Future • What are your plans after high school? • University? • Community College? • Military? • Technical/Trade School? • Work?

3. Time Out • Pause for Student Responses: • Show of hands—Who plans to . . . • Go into the military? • Go to Community College? • Go to Work? • Go to a University? • Go to a Technical School?

4. How many schools are in our great state of Texas? Any guesses?

8. Which school would you choose if you had to choose today? Hint: State Schools Cost Less Than Out of State Schools Unless They are Private Schools

9. Time Out • Please play video segment here entitled: Planning Ahead for College (13 minutes)

10. What do you need to do to be accepted to the school of your choice? • Grades • Attendance • Credits • STARR scores • PSAT/SAT/ACT Scores • Advanced Classes such as Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Classes • Extracurricular Involvement • Community Service • Leadership Positions

11. STARR Test End of Course The twelve EOC tests you must take are: 1. English 1 2. English 2 3. English 3 4. Algebra 1 5. Geometry 6. Algebra 2 7. Biology 8. Chemistry 9. Physics 10. World Geography 11. World History 12. U.S. History

12. Differences Between STARR and TAKS • Taken over specific content area. • Four hour time limit to complete the test • Questions are deeper and more complex • In Reading, greater emphasis on critical analysis • In Writing, Required to write two essays • English EOC administered over two days • In Science & Math, the number of open ended, griddable, questions will increase. • STARR score will count 15 % of the student’s final grade in the course. • To graduate, a student must have a yet to be determined cumulative score on all the EOC assessments taken in each content area. • Students on the RHSP must pass the Algebra 2 and English 3 EOC assessments. Passing standards are yet to be set.

13. STARR Testing Dates • English 1 Writing: March 26, 2012 • English 1 Reading, March 27, 2012 • English 2 Writing, March 28, 2012 • English 2 Reading, March 29, 2012 • Testing Window for Algebra, Geometry, Biology and World Geography, May 7-May 18, 2012. Dates are not yet determined. • Results will be available in late spring, 2012. The first retest opportunity will be in the summer, 2012.

14. Which will be YOUR Transcript?

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19. Begin With Today! How to Figure Your Grade Point Average and Keep Improving It Annually

20. How to Figure Your G.P.A. Regular Classes Pre-AP Classes 100=4.0 100=5.0 90-99=3.0-3.9 90-99-4.0-4.9 80-89=2.0-2.9 80-89=3.0-3.9 70-79=1.0-1.9 70-79=2.0-2.9 Examples: 92=3.2 92=4.2 81=2.1 80=3.0 77=1.7 75=2.5

21. GPA for Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Classes AP/DC Scale Examples 100=6.0 91=5.1 90-99=5.0-5.9 82=4.2 80-89=4.0-4.9 76=3.6 70-79=3.0-3.9 Note: Any grades below 70 on any scale are considered failing and will be calculated in a G.P.A. as a zero.

22. When is G.P.A. Calculated? Grade Point Averages are calculated as an average and grades utilized for calculations are only determined through semester (final term) grades.

23. Term I Report Card Grades G.P.A English 1A PAP=88 3.8 Algebra IA=92 3.2 W. Geo 1A PAP=80 3.0 Biology 1A=77 1.7 Athletics=100 4.0 Choir=98 3.8 Spanish 1A=96 3.6 23.1/7=3.30

24. Term 2 Report Card Grades G.P.A. English 1B PAP=92 4.2 Algebra 1B=84 2.4 W. Geo 1B PAP=76 2.6 Biology 1B=87 2.7 Athletics=100 4.0 Choir=87 2.7 Spanish 1B=75 1.5 20.1/7=2.871 Overall G.P.A.=3.30+2.871=6.171/2=3.0855 G.P.A. determines Class Rank.

25. Top 10% Rule • a) Each public university, except for the University of Texas at Austin shall admit first−time freshmen students for each semester in accordance with Texas Education Code, §§51.801 − 51.809. • (b) All applicants from Texas schools accredited by a generally recognized accrediting agency and who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class shall be admitted to a general • academic institution if the student meets the following conditions: • (1) The student graduated from high school within the two years prior to the academic year for which the student is applying, and; • (2) The student submitted a complete application as defined by the institution before the expiration of the institution's established deadline.

26. How is Class Rank Determined • Class Rank is posted on your final transcript from Crossland at the end of the school year. Your final freshman GPA and class rank will also be posted on the end of year report card. • (d) High school rank for students seeking automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution on the basis of their class rank is determined and reported as follows: • (1) Class rank shall be based on the end of the 11th grade, middle of the 12th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the application deadline. • In Granbury, Senior class rank is finalized and frozen at the end of the 5th six-week. • (2) The top 10 percent of a high school class shall not contain more than 10 percent of the total class size. • (3) The student's rank shall be reported by the applicant's high school or school district as a specific number out of a specific number total class size. • (4) Class rank shall be determined by the school or school district from which the student graduated or is expected to graduate.

27. How Much Does Postsecondary Education Cost? You can earn the right to MORE education no matter the cost!!

28. Time Out • Ask: Does anyone know how much it costs to attend: • A 4 year University? • Public? • Private? • Community College? • A Technical School?

29. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD COLLEGE STUDENT BUDGETS 2010-2011 **Info based on average costs for dependent students living off campus who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring.

33. How Can I Pay for and Who Will Pay for My Postsecondary Education? Financial Aid

34. Major Federal and State Financial Aid Resources Received in 2008 Number of aid recipients: 622,821 Source: THECB, 6/26/09

35. The Financial Aid Award Cycle The Institution 1. Calculates student need 2. Compares student attributes to the requirements of individual aid programs 3. Identifies viable programs and determines amounts to be offered to the student 4. Sends student an Award Letter

36. The Student 5. Reviews Award Letter 6. Accepts or rejects the aid that is offered 7. Notifies the college of his/her acceptance or rejection of the offer

37. The Institution 8. Holds funds for the student 9. Acquires loan guarantee (if applicable) The Student 11. Receives the aid

38. Do you know what you want to be when you “grow up?” How many years does it take to earn the degree to get you that dream job?

39. Time Out • What are your dreams & hopes for your future? • How do you want to use your passions in the field of work?

40. The Occupational Outlook Handbook • See http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm For information on: • Years of postsecondary education needed • Outlook of the career • Working Conditions • Salary Range • Description of Job

41. Teacher Time Out Please play video entitled: Becoming a Well-Rounded Student (11 minutes)

42. What can a Postsecondary Degree do for you?

44. U.S. MEDIAN INCOME FOR PERSONS AGE 25 AND OLDER, BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: 2007

45. Any Questions? Coming Soon to a Classroom Near You . . .

46. Graduation Plan: M - Minimum (24 credits) R - Recommended (26 credits) D - Distinguished (26 credits) (plus 4 advanced measures) Four Year Graduation Plans Granbury High School Class of 2014!!!!!!