Transcript WELCOME TO JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT!

THE COUNTDOWN
BEGINS…
The time to prepare
for senior year starts
NOW!
CONTACT US…
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Mrs. Zamora [email protected]
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GOO – PAM
Mrs. Field
[email protected]
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PAN – Z
Mr. Orris
[email protected]
Become a fan of the BHS Counselors Facebook Fan
Page!! www.facebook.com/bhscounselors
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS –
English-4 credits
 Math-4 credits (Alg1, Geom, Alg II)
 Science-4 credits (Bio, Chem, Physics)
 Social Studies-4 credits (WGeo, WHist, USHist, Gov/Econ)
 Communication Applications-.5 credits
 Fine Arts-1 credit
 Foreign Language-2 credits
 Physical Education-1 credit
 Electives-5.5 credits
TOTAL = 26
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Students must also pass all EXIT TAKS tests.
RIGHT NOW…
Sign up to take the ACT or SAT test
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
March 9
May 4
ACT
www.actstudent.org
February 9
April 13
June 8
Benefits to taking the test this year:
• Prepared for college/scholarship applications right away
• Have time to retake the test if you don’t do well
* Fee waivers for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
Go to the Career Center for more information
EARLY COLLEGE START PROGRAM
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Juniors still have time to take dual credit courses
through ACC in the Early College Start program
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They can take 2 during the summer and 2 each
semester in their senior year.
Free college classes offered here at BHS during
the day and in the evening
Students may already be eligible based on past
PSAT, TAKS, ACT, or SAT scores! If not, we will
offer the college readiness test here.
Students should meet with their counselor to
discuss how to get registered.
WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?
 GPA/Grades/Rank
 Courses
(Rigor)
 Test Scores
 Essays
 Letters of Recommendation
 Extracurricular activities (should
illustrate leadership/dedication)
For the Class of 2014, UT will only automatically
accept students in the top 7% of their class.
THIS SUMMER…
Collect information on options after high school
- Request information from colleges
- Schedule campus visits to see if the school is a good fit
- Research college/career options through Career Cruising
Volunteer and get involved! It looks great on applications.
Create or update your resume to have it ready for
applications next year.
-- Resume Builder in Career Cruising
Retake TAKS! (if needed)
IN THE FALL…
Meet with your counselor to check your credits and plan out
your year.
Letters of Recommendation
 Ask at least 3-4 people to write you one. Make sure to
give them plenty of time to write it! Provide them with
a resume.
 People to ask: teachers, administrators, counselors,
club sponsors, employers, pastors, etc
Scholarships
 Local scholarship information will be available online
mid-semester on Career Cruising
 Other scholarships will be posted on the BISD website,
on the bulletin board outside the Guidance Office, and
in the Career Center
IN THE FALL…
College Applications
* Check on the college websites for information on
deadlines
* Additional sites: www.collegeforalltexans.com
www.applytexas.org
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
PIN #
* Your FAFSA will be completed after Jan 1, 2014.
However, each senior and his/her parent should
register for a PIN # (your “electronic signature”) prior
to January. www.pin.ed.gov
HELPFUL HINTS
If you ever need your official transcript, see Mrs.
Braley in the Registrar’s Office
 When colleges request your SAT or ACT test
scores, you must request them to be sent directly
from the testing company, not BHS
 If you have attendance hours to make up, see
your AP for information on how many you owe
and when you can make them up
 If you’re struggling in a class, attend tutorials or
set up additional time with your teacher
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Teachers are available at least 3 times a week in the
morning from 8:00-8:30 – tutorial schedules are
posted outside each teacher’s door
CAREER CRUISING
**Career Cruising link is on the BHS website**
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Create a Portfolio
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Save schools or careers you’re interested in to your
portfolio
Keep track of scholarships or colleges you’ve
applied for
Resume Builder
Interest Inventory
College/Career Exploration
Four Year Plan
2013-2014 Course Selection
JUNIOR PARENT MEETING
Thursday
Feb. 7
6:30pm
BHS Cafeteria