Ready, Set, Plan
Grapevine Colleyville ISD Junior Presentation
2012-2013
Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Plan
All plans require 26 state credits
Must pass all sections of the exit TAKS to receive a high
school diploma
Graduation Plans
• All graduation plans require:
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
4 Years (credits)
4 Years (credits)
4 Years (credits)
4 Years (credits)
Graduation Requirements
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Health
Communication Application
PE
Fine Art
Technology
Foreign Lang.
0.5 credit
0.5 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
2.0 (Recommended)
3.0 (DAP/ Comm. Sch.)
Graduation Requirements
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Check correct spelling of name and address
Review symbols for courses
Check summer school and middle school classes
If you think there may be an error please make an
appointment to see your counselor
Transcript Check
• Many college applications will use this transcript for
admittance
• New ranking available in September and again in March
Junior Transcript
• What are the options for you after the successful
completion of high school?
• What tests and credits must I have?
• THEA or Accuplacer
• SAT and/or ACT
• Career Testing
• ASVAB
• Bridges
Getting Ready for Post
Secondary Options
www.bridges.com
• CHHS
• SITE ID
PASSWORD
0050325
Panthers
• GHS
• SITE ID
PASSWORD
0053692
Mustangs
PORTFOLIO SITE ID & PASSWORD IS THE
STUDENT’S NOVELLE NUMBER
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Apprenticeships
Career/ Work
Military
Technical School
Community College
4 year college or university
After High School
E5 APPRENTICESHIP
• The E5 Electrical Contractors provide scholarships to team oriented high school
graduates! Education and training is provided, all while making money in a hands-on,
fast paced environment. This year, E5 and a specific E5 member company are proud to
announce the offering of two scholarships to two deserving High School Graduates into
our Electrical Apprenticeship Program. With employment and schooling, this
scholarship is valued at $125,000 over the 4-year program
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPRENTICESHIPS, VISIT:
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ACT.ORG
TARRANT COUNTY WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Apprenticeships
• GI Bill provides financial assistance for college
• Training in any job that will also benefit the private sector
after discharge from military
• Recruiters are always on campus. Make sure you discuss
this option with parents.
www.todaysmilitary.com
Military
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Texas State Technical College
UTI
Johnson & Wales
Culinary Institute of America
Dallas Art Institute
Technical Schools
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TCC Cornerstone Program (Honors College)
TCC Bridges Program
Earn an Associate’s Degree or Certification
Gateway into a 4 year college/ university
Less Expensive
Can provide testing and career counseling
Community/ Junior
College
• More options of degrees
• Can pursue many different careers with degrees of study
for each
• May continue your education by earning a Master’s or
Doctoral degree
• Internship programs sometimes lead to career
opportunities
College or University
• Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors and other
informed individuals
• Get their ideas, but begin to make decisions that will
work for you.
• Take responsibility for securing information.
• Visit college campuses and websites to get information
Where do I start?
• Many colleges have set visit days where they have
everything open and available to see. Check their
websites
• Set an appointment with an admissions counselor and get
their name and business card. Let them know who you
are and why you want to attend their college.
• Meet with a financial aid counselor
A Word About College
Visits
• Visit the dorms and see college life.
• Visit a classroom and a professor in your chosen field of
study.
• Make sure you also see the town where the college is.
Remember, you may be there for 4 years or more.
• Get proof of attendance of the visit to turn in to CHHS or
GHS attendance office.
A Word About College
Visits
• Secure a large binder or file box
• Organize: test scores, transcripts, college information…
• Do your research:
• CHHS or GHS Counseling Center Career Links
• Internet/Big Future
• Make sure your course selections match what the college requires.
• Set up profiles with matching institutions that are free:
• Fastweb.com
• Cappex.com
• More on High School Websites
Get Organized
• Web search for scholarships- Many sites are
listed on the CHHS Scholarship newsletters
published every six weeks or the GHS Counseling
website and facebook.
• Takes time so start early!
• Listen to the announcements and review the CHHS
monthly Scholarship newsletter or the GHS Counseling
website and facebook.
• Check with your parents’ work place for scholarship
opportunities.
Scholarships
GHS Counseling Page
• National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam
• Good predictor test for the SAT. May assist in helping
determine whether to take the SAT or ACT
• Provides an access code to set up “My College
Quickstart”
PSAT
• Fall 2012
• College and Career Search using My College QuickStart
• Use your access code from your PSAT results to set up your
own personal planning page.
Time Table
• Register to start your account – FREE
• CollegeQuickStart
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My SAT Study Plan
My Online Score Report
My College Matches
My Major and Career Matches
• Go to Big Future on College Board to explore careers and
colleges
Collegeboard.com
Big Future
MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART
Personal Planning
My SAT Study Plan
My Major and Career
Matches
MY ROAD
My College Matches
• Spring 2013
• Register for appropriate classes
• Visit possible college web sites for entrance information
• Register to take the SAT and/or the ACT (SATwww.collegeboard.org , ACT- www.act.org) Spring Testing
• Take AP exams
Time Table
www.collegeboard.org
SAT Test Dates (2012-13)
www.act.org
ACT Test Dates (2012-2013)
• If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you
may be eligible for fee waivers to take the SAT and/ or
ACT.
• See your counselor for more information
SAT/ ACT Fee Waivers
• Remember to have your SAT and ACT scores sent
directly to the colleges or universities that you are
considering. It costs an additional ($15) to send later
• Also, some colleges allow “Super-scoring” of test scores,
but most do not. Check with the college.
SAT/ ACT Tests
• Visit college, technical schools or community colleges
(You have 2 college visit days this year to use)
• Make an appointment
• Admissions, financial aid and academic departments
• Be prepared and bring questions, a transcript with test
scores and financial aid information
• See a dorm room and cafeteria
• Begin college applications
Summer 2013
CHHS
Come to the Senior Forum informational evening in
September, 2013
GHS
Senior Profile Meeting in September, 2013
Complete college applications
Student assessment
Letters of recommendation
Transcripts
Fall 2012
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Make final decision about post secondary choice
Complete FASFA (in January)
Submit scholarship applications
Take AP tests
Spring 2013
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Stay on top of your studies
Register for appropriate senior classes
Visits college campuses
Get a binder and organize materials
Start applications this summer
Review possible choices and finances with parents
Set realistic goals
Next Steps
 Community Scholar Ambassador
 Scholarships may be available for those who earn extra hours- turn
in the hours! 100 hours require
 Make sure to turn in all hours early so they can be verified and
counted
 Must have three years of foreign language
 May not have failed any courses
CHHS Community Scholar
Ambassador Program
 COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS
 Community Service Mandate: The student must complete 100 hours of
approved community service by the end of March of their senior year.
 Academic Mandate: The student must also achieve four credits in both math
AND science, three credits in the same foreign language, and maintain a 70%
or higher semester average in every course taken.
 COMMUNITY SERVICE AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS
 The student must earn a total of 100 hours of approved community service
hours by the end of March of their senior year. There is no academic mandate
associated with the Community Service Ambassador designation
GHS Ambassador
Program
• Workshop Wednesdays are held every week during all
lunch periods. They assist with numerous topics and are
held in the lecture hall:
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Study and test taking skills
Essay writing
Financial Aid
Etc.
Workshop Wednesdays
CHHS
Facebook- Join the CHHS and
GHS Counseling Page!!