Transcript Junior (about to be Senior) Parent Meeting
Junior (about to be Senior) Parent Meeting
Dickinson High School Class of 2016 May 11, 2015 Ms. Owen, Counselor
Agenda
Senior Pictures
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July 13-15, from 9:30 to 2:30 in the DHS library
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Appointment postcards will go out in June
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Must follow dress code even though it’s summer: no facial hair, no piercings
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Yearbook pose is FREE
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Further questions: contact www.prestigeportraits.com
Graduation
26 credits of required courses + EOC (Algebra 1, English 1 &2, Biology, US History) =GRADUATION!
Important credits for most seniors
English 4, Government, Economics, 4th science, 4th math Attendance: Senior year is not the time for skipping More than 4 absences=NO CREDIT
Ceremony
Cap and Gown- the only thing needed to participate ~$40
See page 11 of the Academic Handbook for Requirements to Participate in Graduation Ceremony
Prom
Class of 2016 raises the funds for Prom The more raised, the less Prom tickets cost!
Prom tickets have cost approximately $50-$60 New Sponsor is Tracey Moore and Kimber Roque Goal:
$50,000
Current total:
$ 12,114 How we are going to get there:
Butter Braids Class of 2016 T-Shirts Car Washes and more!
Project Graduation
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Project Grad is organized by parents.
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Offers Seniors a safe and fun place to go after graduation.
Please make sure you have a flyer.
How you can help:
Contact Stephenie Patterson, 409-457-1728 [email protected]
Naviance
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Transcripts are ordered through Naviance. First 4 are free. $2.00 each after 4 (per year) You can see/print unofficial transcripts and GPAs on Skyward.
Scholarships (local will be available in August) College Searches Résumé How to access:
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DHS Home Webpage; bottom left corner
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student id
College Search
College & University Searches
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Naviance – “Colleges” – “SuperMatch college search”
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Research online
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Links for research:
Princeton Review college rankings http://www.princetonreview.com/college rankings/best-379-colleges CollegeBoard BigFuture college search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college search College and University search engine www.actstudent.org/collegesearch/index.php# College Board College and University search engine www.collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp
Peterson's College Search www.petersons.com/college-search.aspx
Community College Search www.aacc.nche.edu/Pages.CCFinder.aspx
College for All Texans www.collegeforalltexans.com
College Visits
Must turn in an official document from the college to have the absence excused
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2 college visits allowed junior year
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2 college visits allowed senior year
HOW?
Google the college’s name + campus tour. Be sure to register for a campus tour before you go!
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talk with an admissions counselor (especially if you have dual credit)
Check the college website to see if you can take a virtual tour.
Applying to College
Applications (2 or 4 year)
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Public colleges in Texas use the application at www.applytexas.org
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Private colleges use the application at www.commonapp.org
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Students can start their application in August, but it must be completed by the deadlines.
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Check college’s deadlines.
Common deadlines:
November 1 (early decision) ~ December 1 (most common) February 1 (late applications)
UT & Texas A&M have October 15 th deadline
Always relate the topic to:
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Educational Goals
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University Choice
Essay
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Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?
Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.
Dickinson High School College and Career Center
We are Open Daily!
Résumé
Every senior planning on going to college, getting a job, or applying for a scholarship needs a résumé.
Collecting and Creating:
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Volunteer Experiences
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Jobs Leadership Position(s)
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Clubs and Organizations Honors, Awards, Recognitions
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Extracurricular Activities
Naviance – “about me” – “resume”
SAT/ACT
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SAT and ACT are entrance tests for most 4 year universities
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SAT scores are required by college deadline
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Send scores to your desired school through CollegeBoard or ACT
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SAT- $52.50; ACT- $54.50
SAT/ACT
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Register online
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Total of 2 fee waivers are available for each test between junior & senior year if student is on free/reduced lunch
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Fee waiver available in College & Career Center
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Not replaceable sat.org actstudent.org collegeboard.org
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TSI
High schools must provide college prep courses for students who may not be ready for college level work.
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Some juniors will take the TSI (Texas State Initiative) assessment next week to assess college readiness for reading and mathematics.
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This test will determine which math and English courses you will need to take next school year.
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Need to prepare? There’s an app for that!
Go to itunes and search for Accuplacer Accuplacer.collegeboard.org/store has customized practice tests for Texas versions College Board has sample questions at: www.collegeboard.org/texas-sample-questions More info about the TSI: http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/accuplacer-tsi-assessment-student-brochure.pd
Military
To talk to a recruiter or visit the College and Career Center to sign up to be contacted by military recruiter of your choice.
ASVAB
ASVAB
measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. http://official-asvab.com/
Air Force
http://www.airforce.com
Army
http://www.goarmy.com
Coast Guard
http://www.uscg.mil.com/dod/coast_guard.html
Marine
http://www.marines.mil
Navy
http://www.navy.com
Scholarships
Local Scholarship Application
~ 40+ scholarships ~ Only available to Dickinson High School Students ~ Released in November ~ Due in February ~ Awards announced in May at Senior Awards Night
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on Naviance “colleges” – “national scholarship search” and “scholarships”
Scholarship Search Engines
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.scholarships.com
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com
http://www.schoolsoup.com
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-scholarships
Financial Aid
College and Career Center D-101
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Fall financial aid night
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Apply for financial aid through college apps
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Complete FAFSA in January of senior year
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FAFSA night to help complete application
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Parents must complete taxes for FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov
Senioritis What to expect:
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Adult?
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My classes don't matter because I have already been accepted to college
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Applying to college is boring or too hard
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I don’t plan on going to college
Senioritis
What you do about it:
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They can vote at 18, but still can't go to college or get a good job without a high school diploma.
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Colleges and employers want high school graduates; every senior has classes they must pass – even electives!
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Encourage them often to follow through; doing it for them may not be best – no regrets.
Get READY!!
Be sure to keep your email address updated in Skyward as well as your mailing address.
281-229-6434 It is going to be a great year! Enjoy IT!!