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Planning for High School and Beyond

Planning for High School and Beyond. 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%.

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Planning for High School and Beyond

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  1. Planning for High School and Beyond

  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%

  3. Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates • Professional Degree $109,600 • Doctoral Degree $89,400 • Master's Degree $62,300 • Bachelor's Degree $52,200 • Associate's Degree $38,200 • Some College $36,800 • High School Graduate $30,400 • Some High School $23,400

  4. Work-Life Earnings for Full-Time Employees (in $millions) • Professional Degree $4.4 • Doctoral Degree $3.4 • Master's Degree $2.5 • Bachelor's Degree $2.1 • Associate's Degree $1.6 • Some College $1.5 • High School Graduate $1.2 • Some High School $1.0

  5. GRADUATION OPTIONS RECOMMENDED PLAN • Required Credits of 26 • 4 each of English, Math, Science, Social Studies • 1 Credit PE • 2 Credits of Same Foreign Language • 1 each of Fine Arts, Computer Tech • ½ each Health, Speech • 2 ½ elective credits

  6. GRADUATION OPTIONSDistinguished Achievement • Students should complete all requirements of the Recommended High School Plan • Plus an additional Foreign Language credit (in the same language) • 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 • Test data: score of three or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination; score of four or above on an International Bacculaureate Examination score on the PSAT that qualifies for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher • College Courses: A grade of 3.0 (B) or higher in courses that count for college credit (dual and/or concurrent enrollment as well as some Tech Prep) • Professional License: A license awarded by a professional board or association

  8. Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses • HB1 requires all schools to offer students the equivalent of 12 semester hours of college credit while in high school • Dual credit partnerships are subject to THECB rules regarding articulation agreements • Courses taken at IHEs for high school credit must meet and exceed the TEKS for the courses they replace

  9. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM • Allen High School is one of 50 in Texas; 1 of 2 in Collin County • Application process prior to acceptance • Must also meet all state graduation requirements • Curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound student • Proficient in language, mathematics, and the experimental sciences • In-depth exploration of the study of human behavior and the process of educational inquiry • Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Action, Service component, and an Extended Essay

  10. SENATE BILL 111 • 24 hours of college credit • $5,000 at TTU* • $5,000 at TA&M* • $8,000 at UT* • * approximate rate based of 2010-11 rates

  11. AP OR IB? • The two overlap often and fit together well • AP is nicely done piecemeal • IB is an intertwined curriculum • Challenges a student’s strengths and weaknesses • Both give a boost during college admissions • Both save on the college bill

  12. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGYAHS • Agricultural Science • Business Science • Communication and Media Arts Sci • Health Science • Human Services Science • Science,Technology, Engineering and Math

  13. WHAT IS TECH PREP? • Carefully planned sequence of high school courses • Entry level job skills • No cost community college (transferable) courses • Opportunities for high skill and high wage employment

  14. HOW TO EARN TECH PREP CREDIT • Meet with the Career and Technology Advisor • Select a Tech Prep program at your high school • Register as a Tech Prep student, in the fall, in your class • Make a “B” or better • Enroll in a Tech Prep program at CC after high school graduation • Apply for your Tech Prep credits at the Registrar’s office • Complete 6 credits at CC or another community college • Your credits will appear on your college transcript

  15. CERTIFICATION • Certified Nursing Assistant • Certified Veterinary Assistant • Emergency Medical Technician • Microsoft Office Specialist • Pharmacy Tech • Rich Media Communication/Flash CS4 • ServSafe • Visual Communication/Adobe Photo

  16. TOWARD EXCELLENCE, ACCESS, & SUCCESSGRANT

  17. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Texas resident • Entering undergraduate (a student who is enrolled in the first 30 semester credit hours, excluding hours taken during concurrent enrollment in high school or courses for which the student received credit through examination) • Financial need and an EFC-(expected family contribution) of no more than $4,000

  18. MORE ELIGIBILITY • Completed the recommended or higher high school graduation program • Enrolled in an eligible Texas college or university within 16 months of high school graduation • Completed and submitted the FAFSA • Not convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance

  19. COLLEGE FINANCE 101 • 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

  20. MORECOLLEGE FINANCE101 WORK-STUDY— money a student earns by working at a college job LOAN- borrowed money that must be repaid

  21. 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!!!!!

  22. 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

  23. www.fastweb.com • Customized Personal Profile • 1.5 Million Scholarships • $3.4 Billion • Automatic email updates • Free!!!!!! • Begin Now

  24. Automatic College Admission • (TEC), 51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent of the student’s high school graduating class, or the top 9 percent of eligible 2012 summer/fall freshman applicants for admission to UT/Austin and the applicant..

  25. AUTOMATIC COLLEGE ADMISSION • Successfully completed the requirements for the RHSP or the DAP • or has a Composite ACT score of 26 or higher or earned at least 1,500 out of 2,400 on the SAT and…

  26. Automatic Admission • Enrolls in college no more than two years after graduating from high school • Submits an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution’s application deadline.

  27. GREAT WEBSITES!!!!!!! • www.act.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.collegefortexans.com • www.collegenet.com • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.fastweb.com

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