Transcript Grand Prairie High School Junior/Senior College Guide

Freshmen: Welcome to High School
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Mr. Arendse, Principal
Ms. Christi Farish, Dean of
Curriculum/Instruction
Mr. Tarvin, Assistant Principal
Ms. Tate, Assistant Principal
Ms. Fox, Assistant Principal
Mr. Lewis Robinson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Benny Reed, Assistant Principal
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Latonya Irving
Melisa Hohnstreiter
Jacqueline Rodgers
Aracely Coleman
Charita Lovely
Janet Farris
Patricia Calahan
Blanca McGee
Danita Peterman
Eunice De La Barcena
Beatrice Ramirez
A-Casti
Casto-Gan
Gar-John
Jol-Mon
Moo-Roc
Rod-U
V-Z
Social Worker
CTE Counselor
Registrar
Counseling Clerk
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*Texas A & M University*
Bachelor of Art (B.A.)
Sociology
Provides assistance with the following:
 Financial aid application
 College application assistance
 Scholarship searches
 College/Universities searches
 Registering for the ACT/SAT
Assistance with college essays (editing, etc)
All the relevant data supports
that the transition from middle
school to high school is the
single most challenging
academic transition a young
person will experience.
If the 9th grade year is
successful chances are greater
that the student will
successfully complete high
school and will have options
available upon graduation.
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Attendance and Punctuality
Realization that the High School
program requires effort and
responsibility on the part of the
student.
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All students are expected to attend
regularly in accordance with public
school laws.
Students must be in attendance for
90% of the number of days scheduled
in a semester in order to receive credit
for each class.
When a student’s attendance drops below 90
percent but remains at 75 percent of the days
the class is offered, the student may earn
credit for the class by completing a plan
approved by the principal – usually
attendance school and there may be a small
fee. Denial of credit may be considered if
attendance requirements are not met.
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Being in school every day raises your student’s
chances for scoring well on tests, and securing
college admission and scholarship
opportunities. Helping your child make regular
attendance at school a habit now, can carry over
when they seek employment.
Students who attend school regularly learn more
and are more successful in school than students
who do not. Parents who make school attendance a
priority are also helping their children learn to
accept responsibility. That is an important lesson
for a successful life.
There are natural consequences for lateness to
school and lateness to classes.
Detention and calls to parents are examples of
consequences. Students can also receive ISS
(in-school suspension) for chronic tardiness.
Post-Secondary Education, College Readiness
Preparation, and Planning
Education Beyond High School
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What are Your Options?
 4-Year Universities
Community Colleges/2 Year College
 Trade Schools
 Professional Schools
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College readiness means that a student can
enter a college classroom, without
remediation, and successfully complete
entry-level college requirements.
Students that are enrolled in remediation
courses in their first year of college have only
a 17-39% graduation rate (College Board
2004).
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Research colleges and universities
Create a college research file
Visit college campuses
Meet with college representatives
Go to www.bigfuture.org/college-search to
build a college list
Go to http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/ to
find out how much money you will need to
support your future lifestyle and to determine
what kind of career you will need
Planning and Preparing for College
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Take the PSAT
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Know your G.P.A and Rank
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Considering postsecondary
education
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Attend college/career fairs
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Deciding to attend college
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Selecting high school courses to
prepare for postsecondary training
(Pre-AP/AP)
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Maintaining good grades
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Discussing educational and career
goals with counselors, teachers,
and parents
Obtaining information about
colleges and academic programs
Obtaining information about
financial aid opportunities (loans,
grants, scholarships)
Exploring college majors and
career interests
Community service
Student organizations (Student
Council)
Size
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Academic Programs
 Campus Life
 Cost
 Diversity
 Other Activities
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What do I want to achieve in the future?
 What kind of career am I interested in?
 What are my strengths and interests?
How can I find which careers are best for me?
 If I go to college, where will I go?
Should I stay close to home or should I go far
away?
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What are the pros and cons of staying close
to home and going far away?
 Should I go to a university, community
college, technical school, or military?
 What will it cost?
 How can I afford college?
 Will I have to work and go to school?
Is there financial aid available if I don’t get a
scholarship?
ACT, SAT, and TSI
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ACT
◦ www.actstudent.org
◦ Fee waiver available for qualified students
◦ Needed for 4 year universities
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SAT
◦ www.collegeboard.com
◦ Fee waiver available for qualified students
◦ Needed for 4 year universities
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TSI
◦ Needed for 2 year universities only
www.scholarships.com
 www.collegexpress.com
 www.collegeanswer.com
 www.fastweb.com
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.collegenet.com
 www.scholarshipmonkey.com
 www.cappex.com
 www.zinch.com
 www.scholarshippoints.com
 www.nextstudent.com
 www.studentscholarships.org
 www.scholarshipexperts.com
 www.supercollege.com
 www.scholarshiphunter.com
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www.collegeboard.org
 www.actstudent.org
 www.Gentx.org
 www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha
 www.careersandcolleges.com
 http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/
 www.bigfuture.org/college-search
 http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/
 www.collegemajors101.com
 College-insight.org
 nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
 www.collegeview.com
 www.goseecampus.com
 www.unigo.com
 https://collegeprowler.com
 www.collegeview.com
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Talk to your school counselor
Take the PSAT
Take more challenging courses
Attend college/career fairs
Research colleges/universities
Plan college visits
Research scholarships and other financial aid
Research the school of choice