Where does my child start?
When does my child start?
An overview
COUNSELOR CONVERSATIONS
TIDWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1-29-16
Debbie Adley: 8th Grade Counselor
Terry Harris: 7th Grade Counselor
Stefanie Jardine: 6th Grade Counselor
How does my child start?
Q and A: Parking Lot
As questions arise, please write them on the post it notes and place
On the parking lots. If your question is not answered through
The presentation, they we will address them at the end.
College and Career Readiness
https://youtu.be/AcNSpKX8kVs
What’s Next?
When does my child start?
How does my child determine his/her strengths?
How does my child know what endorsement
he/she should choose?
How does my child know if he/she should apply to an academy?
Naviance
What is it? Provides for self-exploration
Naviance allows students to better understand themselves, set goals, and
possibly unleash new interests they never knew they had!
Naviance: Self Exploration
Career Cluster FinderThis interest inventory matches possible career clusters to your interests and
can be re-taken as interests change. All grade levels have completed this
inventory.
Naviance: Strengths Explorer
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Strengths Explorer: Taken by 7th and
8th grade levels and allows students to
Uncover talents and reveal strengths.
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Students may only take this test once.
Career Key
This is completed by 8 th graders. It is a
personality inventory that matches
personality to potential career clusters.
This tool is helpful in determining
endorsements as well as potential
Academies.
Other uses for Naviance
College Search and virtual tours
Resume Building
College Applications
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
from teachers/staff
In middle school, students are introduced to
this versatile tool that will help them
navigate the path they will take in high
school and beyond.
The More students know about themselves,
the more equipped they will be to make
informed decisions about their future.
Endorsements
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Endorsements are areas of focus for
students much like a college major.
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There are 5 endorsements and they
align with NISD academies
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Can have multiple endorsements
4-year plans/ PGP
(Personal Graduation Plan)
All 8th graders will be creating a 4 year
plan this year with a chosen endorsement.
Dual Credit (Sophomore year decide)
House Bill 5 (HB5), passed by the 83 rd Texas
Legislature and signed by the governor,
provides for a new set of graduation plans
for Texas Students. These plans consist of a
foundation plan for every Texas student and
the five endorsements from which they can
choose. Students will earn a minimum of 26
credits in their 4 years.
Requirements:
AP Credit
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Math- 4 years
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Science: 4 years
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ELA: 4 years
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Social Studies: 3 years (state) 4 years
recommended and colleges prefer
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LOTE: 2 years
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Speech
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Fine Art
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Athletics
The Academies of Northwest
Northwest Academies
Timeline for 4 year plans
• 6th Grade: Begin exploring interests and career paths through Naviance
• 7th Grade: Above and introduction to Academies, 4 year plans and endorsements.
• 8th Grade: Above and Academy Fair in the fall followed by Academy Applications.
-Explanation of 4 year plans, endorsements.
-Students must choose an endorsement with parent approval and
signature. (These are not set in stone. Students will meet annually with
high school counselor to review and update as needed)
-In early spring, students will create 4 year plans