Class of 2016 Senior To
Do List?
Elkins HS Class of 2016
Presented by your Counselors Dept & CCR Advisor
74 days & Counting
Senior Check List
1. Make sure that you get your name on the list for the
April 29th FBISD District Decision Day
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Turn in your College & Scholarship form and complete your
graduation survey ( an email will be sent today with
instructions)
2. Make sure that you meet Graduation Requirements
3. Make sure that you meet “College Ready” requirements and
if you do not then schedule to take the TSI Assessment.
4. Bacterial Meningitis shot is not an option
5. Senior Activities, Exemption Activities, and “I am College
Ready” t-shirts and drawing qualifications
April 29th
FBISD District Decision Day
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Make sure that you get your name on the list for the April 29th FBISD District Decision Day
Senior Decision Day April 29 at Mercer Stadium
To celebrate the Class of 2016 and their post-high school journey, the FBISD College and Career Readiness
Department is hosting a district wide Decision Day celebration at Mercer Stadium on April 29, 2016 in
conjunction with National Decision Day.
Students will hear from guest speakers and college admissions representatives, and can win prizes,
including laptops, dorm items, and other resources useful in college.
Who should attend?
Seniors who have been accepted and have made a decision to attend a 2-year, 4-year, military, tech or
trade school and who meet the district eligibility to attend senior events and field trips:
The district eligibility criterion states that students must not have any of the following infractions below:
- Failed an EOC test
- Level 3 discipline infraction
- Not on track to graduate (missing a credit or be enrolled in O lab)
In order to attend eligible students must complete the following by 3:00 pm April 1st:
• Complete at least questions 1 and 2 of the EHS Graduation Survey (the complete survey is due May
4th)
• Turn in a permission slip to the CCR Center – They will be passed out in your English classes.
When and where is it?
Friday, April 29
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mercer Stadium
Buses will pick up eligible EHS seniors at 8:50am ..
Graduation Requirements - Testing
• The State of Texas requires all students in the class of 2016 to
score a Level II satisfactory on Algebra I, Biology, English I and
II, and US History to graduate from high school.
• If you have any questions see your counselor or Ms. Novosad
in Room 434.
• The next testing opportunity will be at the end of this month
here at Elkins.
• Look for signs around the school for the exact schedule.
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What is TSI & Why is it
Needed?
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The state of Texas spends $200 million a year re-teaching students that
are not college ready when they go to college
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http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/TSIPracticeTests/tsipracticetests.htm ( 18
seconds)
http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/TSIPracticeTests/math/math.htm ( 2 minutes –
Math)
• If you are an incoming college student in Texas, you
are required to take the TSI Assessment — unless
you are already exempt — to determine your readiness for college-level
work.
• Based on how you perform, you may either be enrolled in a
college-level course that matches your skill level or
be placed in the appropriate developmental course or
intervention to improve your skills and prepare you for
success in college-level courses.
TSI Exempt and do not have to
take test if…
You are exempt from the TSI if you meet one of the following:
• SAT scores
• minimum qualifying score of 1070 composite - with 500 Critical
Reading and 500 Math.
• Scores must be within the past 5 years
• ACT scores
• minimum qualifying score of 23 composite, with 19 English and
19 Math.
• Scores must be within the past 5 years
How and Where to take the
TSI Test
• Attention:
• Students going to WCJC or HCC for TSI Testing, Must complete the
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Appropriate college application @ (www.applytexas.org) or
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WCJC $29 - http://www.wcjc.edu/Admissions/admissions-andregistration/
HCC $29 - http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/apply/
And, pre-assessment through the school you are testing at BEFORE
sending them to test! See websites above with info.
• Neither site is really set up for this and usually requires the student
to do these two items in advance of scheduling an appointment to
test.
• Blinn College requires a specific test score reporting method. Stop
by the CCR Center for instructions.
Bacterial Meningitis Shot
• The Bacterial Meningitis shot is not OPTIONAL
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2-U1S74OH0 ( 3.5 minutes)
You have to get to register for class
You have to get to attend new student conference
You will not receive your scholarships if you are not enrolled in
college.
• If you have insurance then your shot will be paid for. If you do
not have insurance then I will help you find an inexpensive or free
option.
Senior Activities & Exemptions
Upcoming Scholarships
• Remember Scholarship reporting is due 1 month before
graduation - May 4th
• Why not brag on yourself?
• Why leave money on the table because you have not applied
for scholarships?
Upcoming Scholarships