PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Transitioning High School
Students to College
Rosie Robles, Vera Boda,
Cynthia Martinez, Diana, Cuevas, Erika Carpio
OBJECTIVE
• The participant will understand the role and
the support services provided by the
College Transition Specialists.
• The participant will understand the process
needed to seamlessly transition from high
school to partner institutions.
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Vision
Summary of Student Support
Roles at Partner Institutions
Importance of Partnership with Institutions
Student experiences
Questions
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Vision
Dr. Daniel King’s vision was to increase
matriculation, retention, and completion
through the support provided by the College
Transition Specialists.
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Support At High School
• Attend & Assist Senior Student/Parent Events
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District College Night
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Financial Aid Drives (Day/Evening Event)
Career Fairs
• Senior Clearance Event/One Stop Shop @ STC/UTPA
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Coordinate event with partner institutions (IHE)
Collaborate with Financial Aid Officers
√ Apply Texas
√ Financial Aid
√ TSI (Texas Success Initiative)
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Support At High School
• Monitor–SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress)
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Grade point Average (GPA)
Completion Rate (67%)
Maximum Time Frame (1.5)
Excess Hours (30)
Withdrawals
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Support At IHE
• Comprehensive Advising
 Admission Process
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Apply Texas Re-Apply/Transfer
FAFSA Re-Apply
Entrance Assessment / Scores
Apply to Special Program
Appeal Process
Degree Works
Counseling
Academic Status
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Monitor Course Progress>Transcripts>Pass/Fail>Course Repeat>GPA
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Holds>Registration>Academic Counseling
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Admission Appeals
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Support At IHE
• Financial Aid Status (SAP)
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Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
67% Completion
Financial Aid Appeal
• Student Retention/Completion
 Major>Student Interest Inventory
 Degree Plan: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Transfer Plan
 Degree Evaluation
 What if Analysis
 Graduation
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Importance & Impact of IHE Partnerships
• Access
 Office Space
 Data
• Meetings/Trainings at IHE
 Advising Meetings
 Department Meetings
 School of Colleges Meetings
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Importance & Impact of IHE Partnerships
• Networking With Departments
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Admissions
Data
Cashiers
Financial Aid
Academic & Faculty Advisors
• Resources
 Materials
 Staff
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PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Questions
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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