Transcript WELCOME TO JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT!

THE COUNTDOWN
BEGINS…
The time to prepare
for senior year starts
NOW!
CONTACT US…
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A – GON
Mrs. Zamora [email protected]
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GOO - OGR
Mrs. Field
[email protected]
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OH – Z
Mr. Orris
[email protected]
Follow the Counselors on Twitter for the latest news
and announcements: BTXHSCounselors or BHS
webpage
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 credit
 Fine Arts-1 credit
 Foreign Language-2 credits
 Physical Education-1 credit
 Electives-5.5 credits
TOTAL = 26
Students must also pass all STAAR tests.
English I, II, Biology, Algebra I, US History
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RIGHT NOW…
Sign up to take the ACT or SAT test
SAT
ACT
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
March 14 deadline: Feb. 13
May 2 @ BHS
deadline: Apr. 6
June 6
deadline: May 8
April 18 @BHS deadline: Mar. 13
June 13
deadline: May 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
Misc:
• SAT Prep Class
• Start receiving College Planning text on Feb. 10
• Interested in playing college sports? Register with the NCAA
Clearinghouse – See Mrs. Johnson in the Career Center
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 (option to go to other ACC campuses or
online for $75 fee)
 Students may already be eligible based on past
PSAT, ACT, or SAT scores! If not, we will offer
the college readiness test here, the TSI.
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Students should meet with their counselor to
discuss how to get registered.
EDUCATION PAYS
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 2016, 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 Campus 2 Careers
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 Campus 2 Careers
Retake STAAR! (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 Campus 2 Careers
 Other scholarships will be posted on the BISD website,
Twitter, 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
****UT & A&M applications are due Dec. 1
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) PIN #
* Your FAFSA will be completed after Jan 1, 2015.
However, each senior and his/her parent should register for
a PIN # (your “electronic signature”) prior to January.
www.pin.ed.gov
MILITARY – Speak with a recruiter about scholarships for
college and then going into service. NAVY – deadline is Jan.
31.
HELPFUL HINTS
If you ever need your official transcript, see Mrs.
Crouch 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
Mrs. Turner 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
CAMPUS 2 CAREERS
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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
2015-2016 Course Selection
JUNIOR PARENT MEETING
Tuesday
Feb. 10
6:30pm
BHS Cafeteria
COMPUTER LAB SCHEDULING
Tuesday
Feb. 17 & 24