Central High School Just for Juniors Class of 2020

1. Central High School Just for Juniors Class of 2020

2. Administration David Hinson Principal Scott Goodwin Associate Principal, Seniors Tim Wilkerson Assistant Principal, Juniors Christine Magryta Assistant Principal, Sophomores Jennifer Morgan Assistant Principal, Freshmen Khristi Mize Assistant Principal, Academic Testing Chelsea Allison Assistant Principal

3. Counseling Department Lisa Cherryhomes A-Cl Kelli Adams Cm-Gom Blandi Thomas Gon-Kr Rachel Fulton Ks-Nem Betty Moore (Lead) Nen-Pa Ursula Compton Pb-Sp LuDawn Hubbard Sq-Z Melanie Maine Intervention Pam King Office Manager Pam Cipriani Secretary Susan Taylor Registrar Jen Suelzer Data Clerk

4. What should I be doing? • March – April • Register to take the ACT and/or SAT • Finalize your senior schedule of courses • Search for college information • Dallas/Fort Worth National College Fair • KISD College Fair • Make a list of schools of interest and schedule a college visit/tour • Begin researching college costs and scholarships • Learn about the financial aid process • Investigate activities, community service, volunteer work and/or employment

5. What should I be doing? • May-August • Begin creating a resume highlighting your high school activities, achievements, leadership roles and community service hours • Fill out the Apply Texas Application • Register with NCAA Eligibility Center if you are a candidate for college athletics • Complete the Senior Profile Access a Central High School Junior Checklist on the CHS website. Handouts are also available in the Counseling Office.

6. College Fairs • Dallas/Fort Worth National College Fair Dallas Market Center North Hall Saturday, March 23, 2019, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to register at http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs • KISD College Fair Fossil Ridge High School • April 16, 6:00 p.m.

7. ACT Dates Test Date April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019 Cost: $50.50 With Writing: $67.00 Register online at actstudent.org Fee Waiver Available CHS Code (CEEB Code): 442583 Registration Deadline March 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 June 14, 2019

8. ACT Prep • Kaplan online prep live program Virtual classroom experience with live instruction • ACT online prep Test prep anytime and anywhere • The Official ACT Prep Guide Only test book from makers of ACT • ACT sample questions • ACT Academy Additional information at www.act.org/the-act/testprep

9. ACT Characteristics • The test has four sections plus an optional writing • English • Math • Science • Reading • Optional writing • No penalty for guessing • Questions are curriculum-based • Works with Kaplan Test Prep https:///www.kaptest.com/

10. SAT Dates Test Date March 9, 2019 May 4, 2019 June 1, 2019 Cost: $47.50 With essay: $64.50 Register online at sat.org/register Fee waiver available CHS Code (CEEB Code): 442583 Registration Deadline February 8, 2019 April 5, 2019 May 3, 2019

11. SAT Prep • Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep Free and personalized practice • Daily practice app Daily practice questions and score practice tests instantly • SAT practice tests Practice test on paper to simulate test day • SAT study groups Guidance in setting up your own study group • Sample questions Additional information at www.sat.org/practice

12. SAT Characteristics • Two parts plus optional essay • Reading/Writing/Language • Math • Optional essay • No penalty for guessing • Questions are curriculum based • Partners with Khan Academy

13. College Admission Criteria • Quality of applicant’s curriculum • Rigor of courses (Pre-AP/AP, Dual Credit) • Grades in college prep courses • SAT/ACT scores • Cumulative GPA/Rank in class • Other factors colleges might consider • Essays • Letters of recommendation • Extracurricular activities • Texas Top 10% Rule

14. Higher Education Options • Universities • Public • Private • Proprietary • Online Colleges • Liberal Arts Colleges • Community Colleges • Technical Schools • U. S. Service Academies • Air Force Academy Air Force • Coast Guard Academy Coast Guard • Naval Academy Corps Navy & Marines • West Point Military Academy Army • Merchant Marine Academy Any branch

15. Prioritize College Preferences • Admission requirements • Location: urban or suburban • Size: Small/Medium/Large • Resident Halls and dining facilities • Two year versus four year schools • In state versus out-of-state schools • Number and types of classes taught by grad students • Clubs and organizations • Student to faculty ratio • Majors Be sure to utilize ACT or College Board’s (SAT) “College Search” functions.

16. Scholarships • E-Scholarships USA • https://www.kellerisd.net/chs • Our school • Counseling • Scholarships -Username: keller -Password: keller • Local scholarships • https://www.kellerisd.net/chs • Our school • Counseling • Scholarships • Other scholarships • Fastweb: www.fastweb.com • Private schools: www.Christianconnector.com • Texas: www.everychanceeverytexan.com

17. Scholarships • Raise.Me • Free service that matches students with colleges to earn micro-scholarships • Earn scholarships by doing things that will improve your chances of college admission • When you reach a goal, you earn micro-scholarships, starting as early as 9th grade • Lets you keep track of your achievements and the money you earn in form of micro-scholarships • Micro-scholarships can be earned for: -Good grades -Taking advanced level courses -Holding leadership positions in sports or school organizations -Community involvements, such as volunteering and scouting -Work experience -Taking care of family members -And more!

18. Sign up for Raise.Me • Go to https://www.raise.me/join/central-high-school-tx • Click “I’m a Student” • Enter your email or phone number • Create a password • Enter your registration information • Select your high school, report card schedule, and graduation year • Start following colleges and entering your achievements, starting with 9th grade • Update every semester • Watch your micro-scholarships pile up

19. Financial Aid • FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Opens for seniors of 2020 on 10/1/19 • You will use your 2018 taxes • Be aware of scam websites • Types of financial aid • Loans • Employment • Grants • Scholarships

20. College Athletics • NCAA Eligibility Center • Certifies academic credentials of college-bound student athletes for Division I or II • Enroll by end of junior or beginning of senior year • Cost $80.00 • www.eligibilitycenter.org • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics • Small colleges • www.playnaia.org • National Junior College Athletic Association • Junior colleges • www.njcaa.org

21. Important Websites • Explore majors and careers at www.collegeboard.com/csearc/majors/careers/profiles • Explore career outlooks in Texas at www.twc.state.tx.us • College for Texans at www.collegefortexans.com • Explore how to finance and be successful in college at www.GoCollege.com • Apply to many universities using the Common Application at www.commonapp.org • Apply to universities in Texas at www.applytexas.org

22. Requesting Official Transcript How to: • Log on to the Keller ISD website – www.kellerisd.net • On the home page under the ‘Student/Families’ tab, select ‘Resources’ • Select ‘Transcripts/Records’ • Click link at center of page that says “Click here to order your transcript” • Follow the Instructions to the left of the page for Current/Former/Graduated students If you have any questions, please contact Scribsoft Technical Support at (877)287-6512.

23. Grade Classification • To be a senior you will need: • 18 credits • To graduate you will need: • 26 credits (including all required courses) • Complete an Endorsement (Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Multidisciplinary, Public Service, STEM) • Pass all five (5) STAAR End of Course exams (English I & II, Algebra I, Biology, US History)

24. 2019-20 Courses Last day to make changes to course requests for next year is April 1, 2019

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