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THE MAKING OF THE SIX YEAR PLAN

THE MAKING OF THE SIX YEAR PLAN. With your future in mind…. WHY THIS MEETING?. The importance of higher education The advantages of completing the recommended or higher high school program Coursework for graduation TEXAS Grant Program Financial Aid

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THE MAKING OF THE SIX YEAR PLAN

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  1. THE MAKING OF THE SIX YEAR PLAN With your future in mind…

  2. WHY THIS MEETING? • The importance of higher education • The advantages of completing the recommended or higher high school program • Coursework for graduation • TEXAS Grant Program • Financial Aid • *Automatic admission to top 10% (could be changing soon)

  3. VOCABULARY • “Recommended” Plan • “Distinguished” Achievement • Advanced Measures • “IB” Program • Grant • Scholarship • Work-Study • Loan • SAT/ACT • Automatic College Admission • Public University/College • Private/Non-Profit Institution • Community/Junior College • Public Technical College

  4. THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION • The better the education, the more choices and opportunities available • High School diplomas open the door to your future • 80% of today’s careers REQUIRE education beyond high school

  5. GRADUATION OPTION #1RECOMMENDED PLAN • Required Credits of 26 • 4 each of English, Math, Social Studies and Science 1 ½ Credits PE • 2 Credits of Same Foreign Language • 1 each of Fine Arts, Computer Tech • ½ each Health, Speech • 3 ½ elective credits (things you WANT to take because you like them)

  6. GRADUATION OPTION#2 Distinguished Achievement • Students complete all requirements of the Recommended High School Plan • Plus an additional Foreign Language credit (in the same language; total of 3 FL classes; uses up one elective) • AND any combination of four of the advanced measures approved by the State Board of Education

  7. ADVANCED MEASURES • Original research and/or project judged by a panel of professionals in the field of focus (will be done teacher’s help along with a class) • Test data (tests taken after AP courses): • score of three or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination; • score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate Examination • score on the PSAT that qualifies for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher 3. College Courses: • A grade of 3.0 (B) or higher in courses that count for college credit (**dual and/or concurrent enrollment) 4. Professional License: A license awarded by a professional board or association (Cosmetology, Mechanics, etc.) **NOTE: Dual means you get HS credit AND College credit for the SAME class Concurrent means you only get credit for one, even though you’re enrolled in both

  8. Advanced Academics Programs at AHS • The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a challenging academic program designed to provide motivated high school students with college-level academic courses. AP courses, with qualifying exam grades, are accepted for credit, advanced placement, or both. • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) is a rigorous pre-university program leading to assessments in six subject areas for full diplomacy. IB offers a curriculum noted for its depth and international perspective. IB full diploma students are also required to engage in community service, individual research, and a TOK course. High scores on IB exams often entitle students to credit or placement at university. • Freshmen and Sophomores are serviced in the Pre-AP/IB program which is designed to prepare students for enrollment in either the AP or IB program. This program exposes students to both AP and IB styles.

  9. Similarities between AP and IB • Driven by an Honor Code • Rigorous programs devoted to students who wish to excel academically • Involve dedicated, creative, and AP/IB trained teachers • Can earn the Texas distinguished diploma with both programs • Value students’ independent research, thinking and writing • Can earn college credit based off exam scores; to find specific college acceptance policies, search that university’s web page • You can have a life outside of both programs! • Fees for both tests; exam fees are paid by Allen ISD for Ss who qualify for F&R lunch • Final exam exemption for AP and IB courses

  10. Cost of one three credit hour class: Collin College $115 (2 years = $2,415 plus 2 years at a State University = $21,315) State University $900 (4 years = $37,800) Private Christian University $2300 (4 years = $96,600) Who pays for your college? What about books, food, living expenses, car, entertainment?

  11. Scholarship List…start NOW! • School Specific Elementary Scholarship I.E. Boon Scholarship or Green Scholarship if you were a student at these schools. • Ereckson Middle School Scholarship • Lowery Freshman Center Scholarship • Foundation of Allen Schools • Angela Guest Memorial Scholarship

  12. COLLEGE FINANCE101 • GRANTS-money that is given to a student, usually because of financial need • SCHOLARSHIPS-money that is awarded because of exceptional achievement, talent, or skill • WORK-STUDY—money a student earns by working at a college job (clerk, aide, etc.) • LOAN-borrowed money that must be repaid

  13. TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESSTEXAS Grant • Pays tuition for up to 150 semester credit hours • $1,795.00 per semester for a public university (TAMU, UNT, UT, etc.) • $635.00 per semester for a community college (Quad C) • $980.00 per semester for a public technical college (ITT Technical; DeVry; TSTI; etc.) • $1,795.00 per semester for a private, non-profit institution (Baylor; SMU; TCU; etc.) **Based on financial need.

  14. TEXAS GRANTELIGIBLITY • Be a Texas resident • Have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a controlled substance • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstratefinancial need • Graduate on the Recommended Plan or higher • Apply to and be accepted by a non-profit Texas college or university

  15. APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS • Start early • Use the Internet • Be persistent • Be organized • Be aware of deadlines • Look to the college for the larger portion • Apply for local scholarships • Beware of scams!!!!!

  16. NEVER, EVER PAY SOMEONE TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOU!!!!! • UNCLAIMED SCHOLARSHIP MONEY • GUARANTEE A SCHOLARSHIP • ACCESS TO SPECIAL SOURCES OF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY • BEST SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

  17. www.fastweb.com • Customized Personal Profile • Over $1Billion • 600,000 Scholarships • Automatic email updates • Free!!!!!! • Begin Now

  18. AUTOMATIC COLLEGE ADMISSION IF… • Graduate in the top **10 % of his/her class at a public or private high school in Texas (**Requires extra grade points—could be changing soon) • Enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school • Submit an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution’s application deadline.

  19. HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE SAT/ACT? • SAT/ACT Preparation Center • SAT/ACT Question of the Day • SAT/ACT practice books. • PSAT/NMSQT in the ninth and tenth grade for practice. • PSAT/NMSQT as a junior.

  20. GREAT WEBSITES!!!!!!! • www.collegefortexans.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov (TEXAS Grant) • www.finaid.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.collegenet.com • www.act.com • www.fastweb.com

  21. STOP HERE Review Vocabulary: • “Recommended” Plan • “Distinguished” Achievement • Advanced Measures • “IB” Program • Grant • Scholarship • Work-Study • Loan • SAT • Automatic College Admission • Public University/College • Private/Non-Profit Institution • Community/Junior College • Public Technical College

  22. Key Changes for your student… • Math – Algebra I, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra II • *If your student takes Algebra I and Geometry and makes less than an 80, they should consider Math Models for grade 11. This course gives a good review before tackling Algebra II. This course CANNOT be taken their senior year. AISD is trying to encourage all students to take a difficult math class their senior year. • *If your student takes Algebra I in 8th grade, they must still take 4 years of math classes in High School. • Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other State Approved Science Course • You must take 4 years of science classes. IPC can be taken in grade 10, but does not count toward the Distinguished Achievement Plan for Graduation.

  23. Math Options… 4 Credits Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Mathematical Studies, Math Models with Application, Math Standards *Most classes are also offered as Pre-AP, AP, or IB.

  24. Science Options…4 Credits • 9th Grade – Biology or Pre-AP Biology • 10th Grade – IPC, Physics or Chemistry • *IPC does not count toward the Distinguished Achievement Plan for Graduation. • 11th Grade – Physics or Chemistry • 12th Grade – Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Systems, Aquatic Science, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems, AP Biology, IB Biology, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry, AP Physics, IB Physics, AP Environmental Science, IB Environmental Systems • *Most classes are also offered as Pre-AP, AP, or IB.

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