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Dr. Rees – Superintendent
Phil Eaton ~ Principal
Brandi Hendrix ~ Dean of Academics
Robert Morrison ~ Associate Principal
Kathy Miller ~ Assistant Principal
Tom Duoto ~ Assistant Principal
Eddie Lopez ~ Assistant Principal
Sherri Hardy ~ Assistant Principal
• Curt Campbell – 10th – 12th
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• Lead Counselor
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Daniele Jordan - 10th – 12th
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Leah Erickson - 10th – 12th
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Paulette Kirby - 10th – 12th
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Mark Strauss - 9th Grade
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Dana Ellis - 9th Grade
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Fran Gore - College & Career Counselor
• SCHEDULE ~ (white sheet)
• CHECK SHEET ~ (white sheet)
• TRANSCRIPT ~ (salmon sheet)
• Includes Rank & GPA
• Ranks will be re-run in September
• Additional Information ~
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Useful Websites and TSI Scores - postcard
Senior Year Calendar – blue sheet
Senior Fund Raiser Information
Bookmark
• 18 credits
• Earn the 26 required credits for your
graduation program
• Pass 5 sections of the STAAR
• All graduation requirements are on Page 5
of the Course Selection Guide
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• Located upstairs next to counseling office
• Computer work stations available for student use
• Other information available:
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College
Career Connection career research tools
SAT/ACT/THEA/Compass information
LSC Montgomery Campus Liaison
Scholarships
Career resources
Military information
• The information below is contained on the College &
Career Center website:
• Go to www.misd.org
• Choose Montgomery High School
(from the drop down menu under Schools)
• Click on Counselor’s Corner
• Academic Information
• College & Career Information
New K-12 Resource Guide
Get an overview of key
College Board programs,
resources, conferences
and more —
for K-12 students and
parents.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Use your SAT username and
password
• University?
• Community College?
• Technical School?
• Military?
• Workforce?
• Seniors have TWO college visitation days
• You must fill out a College Visit Day Request
form in the Attendance Office
(form must be turned in 48 hours in advance)
• Must bring verification of visit to college,
giving the date of the visit, to the Attendance
Clerk on the day you return
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You must take SAT and/or ACT to be accepted to a 4 year university
• A.C.T.
English, Math, Reading, Science and optional Writing component. The
ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational
development and their ability to complete college-level work
• S.A.T. Reasoning Test
Critical Reading, Math and Writing. The SAT is the benchmark
standardized assessment of the critical reading, mathematical
reasoning, and writing skills students have developed over time and
that they need to be successful in college.
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Spring 2015 the writing portion of the test will be dropped
• S.A.T. Subject Test
The more selective & competitive colleges may require a subject test
(see college’s website for details)
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FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS CAN GET A FEE WAIVER
(come to the College & Career Center)
REGISTRATION for COLLEGE
NIGHT
WHEN
Tuesday, October 9, 2014
6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE
Lone Star Civic Center
9055 Airport Road (FM 1484), Conroe, TX
www.gotocollegefairs.com/texas
Over 500 college
reps in
attendance
On-line
registration with
barcode for
getting faster
information from
colleges and
universities
Take
SAT &
ACT
Apply for
Scholarships
*Sept-Nov
Fill out
Apply Texas or
College
Applications
Check on
College
Level
Readiness
Take
ASVAB
Apply for
College/
University
Specific
Scholarships
Complete
College
Applications
MHS PTO is partnering with Princeton Review for ACT and SAT Prep Classes.
Become a member of PTO and get all the latest information.
Complete the
local
scholarship
packet
Take THEA/
Compass/
Accuplacer
(2-year
Community
Colleges)
Apply for FAFSA
(PIN # at
www.pin.ed.gov)
Review
Acceptance
Letters
Apply for FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Deadline
for 4-year
University
Acceptance
(MUST
respond by
this date)
• Someone who knows you well
• Give that person 2-weeks advance notice
• Complete an Information Required for
Counselor Recommendation Form
• (purple sheet) (located online under MHS Counselor’s Corner)
Due Friday September 12, 2014
• You must submit an
to any
college, along with a completed application
• Complete a purple “Transcript Request Form”
with MHS Registrar – located in front office
• Allow 2 days for processing
• 3 free copies; each additional copy is $2
• Keep a copy for yourself
• IMPORTANT!!
• Fill out a Request to have a final transcript sent to the
Technical School/College/University that you decide
to attend
FOUR YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
• Apply Texas at www.applytexas.org
• One application can be sent to Texas Public
Colleges
• If applying to more than one select private
school, complete the Common Application at
www.commonapp.org – this can be used for
several colleges, but read the fine print
concerning essays and supplements
• TAKE YOUR TIME ON THE APPLICATION
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On-line Application
SAT/ACT Scores (sent directly by the testing institution)
Official High School Transcript (6 semester transcript)
Application fee (fee waiver available to those on
free/reduced lunch)
• Include any necessary essay(s) or optional resume/letter
of recommendations
• Housing: Fee + Copy of Bacterial Meningitis Shot
Record
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Applications
• Texas Automatic Admission: This means the
student will automatically get acceptance to the
Texas public university as long as they meet all
deadline dates and application requirements
• Specific Schools Automatic Admission is
dependent on the student’s class rank and/or
SAT/ACT scores
• Universities will take a 6 semester rank – end of
Junior year
• Depending on deadlines, some universities will take
the 7 semester rank – after 1st semester of Senior
year
• Only the top 7% of the class will be
automatically accepted to
• All of the applicants will be considered for
individual review
• Students need to go
…this is a competition!
• Have your COMPLETE application to the college or university by
the deadline date. No “trick-or-treating” till your application is
complete!
• Send in all essays required and if nothing is listed, send in at
least one essay
• PROOF READ by at least 3 people
• List EVERY activity or club you have ever participated in
throughout High School
• What is Individual Review?
Applicants who do NOT meet the requirements for
Automatic Admission may have their file individually
reviewed by a committee of admission officers
• Additional information may be requested for the
review committee, such as:
• Letter of Recommendation (up to 3)
• Persuasive statement from the student explaining
special circumstances (example: why grades were
lower during a certain semester)
• OPEN ADMISSION: These colleges/universities
accept all students that apply to that school
• IMPORTANT: All students must still qualify to
take college level classes based on TSI test
scores.
• You must complete the Application process and
attend an orientation.
• To successfully enroll in Community Colleges:
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Complete your application
Submit High School Transcript
Submit College Level Placement TSI scores
Complete FAFSA
Meet with a First Time College Academic Advisor
at campus or on-line
• Take a field trip or College Visit Day to the campus
• You can do all of these steps in the Career
Center:
• Apply on-line to LSC
• Meet with an LSC College Connections Advisor
• Meet with LSC Financial Aid Rep
• This test checks for college readiness for
college level Math, English, Writing
courses
• Test can be taken 6 days per week at LSC
• Test can be retaken for those sections not
mastered
• ACT/SAT scores could be used for the
testing requirement
TSI Scores Postcard
• Keep these scores, you can use them for
college entrance exams at most
Community Colleges, Technical Schools
and Workforce Educational Programs
Look at your postcard that is in your senior packet, the
back of the card has useful websites!
TSI Scores Exemptions
SAT, ACT, STAAR, TAKS and TSI scores are valid for 5 years if the student has
enrolled in an institution of higher education during that time period (does not
have to be just LSCS); TAAS scores are valid for 3 years if the student has
enrolled in an institution of higher education during that time period (does not
have to be just LSCS).
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SAT 1070 combined with 500 Verbal/Critical Reading
1070 combined with 500 Verbal/Critical Reading
1070 with 500 Math
ACT 23 composite with 19 English
23 composite with 19 English
23 composite with 19 Math
STAAR
English III: Level II: 2000 (Reading) and 2000 (Writing)
English III: Level II: 2000 (Reading) and 2000 (Writing)
Algebra II: Level II 4000+
• Applies when you do not score on the
college level (meet TSI Requirements)
• Pay same amount as a regular college
class
• Get college credit (credit does not apply
towards degree program)
• Math/English/Reading
“AWESOME ONLINE RESOURCE”
The “Official SAT & ACT Online Practice Test”
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice
http://actstudent.org/testprep/index.html
https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm
MHS after school SAT Test Prep Class is offered in
the Fall & Spring; listen for announcements & check
MHS website
• Steps to a career immediately after High School
• Career/Technical Schools
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High School Diploma or GED
Fill out an application. Contact the Admissions Office
Send transcript to the school of your choice.
Meet with Trade School counselor for course advising.
Call to set up an appointment.
• Contact Financial Aid Office for possible scholarships
and FAFSA information.
• Your career field may also offer on the job training
• Start applying during your Junior year
• You will need an endorsement from a senator or
government official
• Application process is highly competitive
• Refer to each Military Academy’s website to get specific
information on applying to that school
• ROTC Scholarship deadlines are in December
• Speak to your local recruiter or College ROTC instructor
• Read your contract and know how long you have to serve in
the military once you graduate from college
• Steps to take when enrolling in the MILITARY
• Choose a Branch
• Take the ASVAB Test
– Testing date - October 1st, 2014
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Contact your local recruiter
Enroll in Selective Service
Enlist in the Military
Ask your recruiter about Military college
Payment Plans
• What is the A.S.V.A.B. test?
• Military Career Aptitude Test
• Offered by the Military & each recruiter will
schedule your testing
• It’s FREE!
• Test will be administered on MHS Campus
• Wednesday October 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM
• Helps with Career Direction
• Complete Career Interest Survey
• Career Cruising – www.careercruising.com
• Do What You Are – Lone Star College
www.lonestar.edu/dowhatyouare.htm
• Research jobs of interest
• Work in Texas – www.workintexas.com
• Network with people in career field of interest
• Employment Services
• Take the ASVAB for the career interest section
• GRANTS (need based – do not have to repay as
long as you maintain a certain G.P.A.)
• LOANS (six months after your last class date)
• WORK STUDY PROGRAM (arranged by
college – job on campus)
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• F.A.F.S.A. ~ Financial Aid is a Federal Program
• FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
• www.fafsa.ed.gov ~ Make sure you use the correct website
• Apply for PIN # in January
• Apply for FAFSA in February
• Need 2014 parent/student tax return information
• FAFSA presentation ~ February ~ 2014, FAFSA
Completion workshop with FA experts to assist
APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!
• COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WEBSITE
• MHS Counselor’s Corner
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INTERNET
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
WATCH LOCAL BUSINESSES
PARENTS: CHECK THEIR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS
• You must FIRST apply to the college/university
• THEN you can list that college/university on
the FAFSA application!!!
• Some colleges have a supplemental Financial
Aid Form
(always follow instructions listed by each institution
you have completed an application for)
THEY’RE AFTER YOUR $MONEY$
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Scam Artist
Credit Card Companies
Lending Institutions
Scholarships charging
money to apply
• THIS IS THE TIME FOR YOU
TO DISCUSS BUDGETING
WITH YOUR PARENTS
DON’T FORGET…
• You will need to complete the necessary
NCAA Clearing House forms!
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• $$$ Registration Fee
• Fee waiver if you are on free/reduced
lunch
• As soon as you receive a scholarship or
college/military acceptance, bring a COPY of
the award letter to the College & Career or
Counseling Centers.
• Even if you DO NOT plan to ACCEPT an
offered scholarship, let us know about ALL of
your offers!
• MHS wants to recognize YOU at Senior
Scholars night in May!
Senior Class Reminder 101
To receive messages via text:
 Text @04f01
 To 469-208-5717
 Send
 You will be asked for your name. Please reply
and send
 You are now set up.
Senior Class Fundraiser
August 8th to September 5th
Money goes towards:
• Senior Awards
Selling Trashbags
$15 for a roll of bags
• Prom
 Sell 10 rolls – sample free
• Senior Breakfast
 Sell 20 rolls - Prom ticket
• Graduation
 Sell 35 rolls – bring a guest
• Other issues
School rules still apply to
Seniors!
 Be on time – School
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starts at 7:20 AM
Tardies will count!
Be at school
Graduation is near and
you need your credits
Listen to
announcements
Check Senior Home Page
Class of
2015
Have a
great year!
Parking Permits
Locations
 Gold Lot (NGC)
Inside the red must be out by
2:50pm.
 Early Release
 Band
 Football
 Request
 Purple Lot (Main)
 Others
Must haves:
 Parking Application in
hand signed by student
and parent
 Valid Driver’s License
 Updated insurance
 $60
 Student schedule
GRADUATION…
TAMU Reed Arena