2012-2013 Junior Presentation
•Credits and Classifications
•Attendance/TAKS
•High School Graduation Requirements
•Measures/Dual Credit
•Important Items and Dates
•College Admission Exams
•SAT vs. ACT
•NCAA
•Selective Service Registration
•Important Websites
NBHS COUNSELING STAFF
John McDougal
Goo - O
Socorro Torres
P-Z
Lead Counselor
Rene Vega
A-Gon
Tiffany Newkirk
Program Counselor
Grade Classification
Credits Earned
Classifications
5-11.5
Grade 10
(Sophomore)
12-18.5
Grade 11
(Junior)
19+
Grade 12
(Senior)
Attendance Plan
Consistent student attendance is critical for student achievement
and success. The primary responsibility for school attendance rests
with the parents and students themselves. The school will assist
parents and students in meeting this responsibility. Students at
NBHS will be required to attend 90% of their classes to achieve
credit (TEC 25.092).
 Parent/Student Notification:
 Nature of Absences:
5-9 absences, future absences
late transportation, normal
will lead to Saturday school.
illness, personal/family
 Tardies:
situations; 3 days to turn in
Student’s responsibility to
notes.
reach his/her class on time
• Doctor Notes:
everyday.
only doctor notes will be
accepted for illnesses, injury
or other medical conditions.
*****Refer to Attendance Plan on NBHS website*****
Graduation Requirements
26 Credits Required
English
Math
Science
Recommended Diploma:
4 credits
Foreign Language
4 credits
PE
4 credits
Speech
Social Studies 4 credits
Electives
4/5 credit
2 credits
1 credits
½ credit
(Communication Applications)
Fine Arts
1 credit
Health
½ credit
Distinguished Diploma:
In addition to the credits above
3 Credits of the Same Foreign Language
4 advanced measures must be completed before graduation
Ways to Earn 4 Measures
PSAT
A student can receive 1 measure for a score on the PSAT that qualifies a
student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or Semifinalist by
National Merit Scholarship.
Original Research Project
An original research project in the field that is the focus of the project
An original research project is conducted under the direction of
mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience.
Dual Credit
If a student completes a semester with a 3.0-80 or better in the following
courses and is approved for Dual Credit status, he/she will receive 1
measure per semester.
AP Exams
A score of 3 or better on an AP exam will receive 1 measure .
Dual Credit Options
If a student completes a semester with a 3.0/80 or better in the following courses
and is approved for Dual Credit status, he/she will receive 1 measure per semester.
Students can only be enrolled in 2 dual credit courses per semester.
Anatomy & Physiology Dual Credit
Environmental Science Dual Credit
***Biology Dual Credit***
***English IV Dual Credit***
Spanish III Dual Credit
Spanish IV Dual Credit
BCIS II
Administrative Procedures/Business Education Career Prep
Second Semester Dual Credit Courses
College Algebra Dual Credit
Speech (Communication Applications)
**Potential Classes for next school year.**
Senior 2013-2014 Registration
 Do you know what you need to take to graduate?
 Visit one to one with your counselor and select
courses for the upcoming school year.
 Choice cards will be given out in January
 Students will register online in February
Dual Credit Registration
 In order to insure proper registration for Dual Credit,
please attend a student/parent dual credit information
session:
To Be Announced
Three Step Process:
 Students must turn in a dual credit application to the
counseling office .
 Students must submit an Apply Texas application online
correctly before the deadline set by St Philip’s.
 Students must submit a bacterial meningitis waiver form
Important Items
•Stay informed with the Career Center Newsletter, Daily TV
announcements, and NBHS Website.
•Continue to take the more challenging courses, building your
academic skills. (Monitor grades on TX Connect.)
•Continue to build your leadership and teamwork skills by being
involved.
•Start exploring and planning college and universities campus visits.
•Continue to discuss your career and college interests with your high
school counselor. (Visit the College and Career Center)
•Work on your resume for colleges, and possible employers.
Preparing For College: Important Dates for
your 11th grade year
January - Send letters or e-mails to the colleges on your list requesting
information. Start evaluating these schools.
February -Plan visits with your parents to the schools that interest you. If
possible, arrange to be on campus while classes are in session. Contact
Admission offices and attend local or regional college fairs.
March - Begin to narrow your list of colleges and career choices. If you intend to
apply for an ROTC scholarship and Military Service Academies, begin this
process now.
May - Update your list of activities and awards. Consider taking a course at the
local community college this summer. Look for a summer job or volunteer
activity.
Sign up for and prepare for the last ACT and SAT on the last test dates of this
academic year.
Important Dates for You!!
June- Begin writing your resume and start assembling
writing samples, portfolios, auditions tapes, or any other
information that you may use in your college application.
July- Try to narrow your school choices- selecting 2 to 3
schools is recommended.
August- If you’re planning to attend a school that has an
early decision deadline, start the admission and
scholarship application process. KEEP COPIES
Be aware of deadlines for admission, dorm
reservations, scholarships and financial aide dates
as they will differ between schools.
When you visit a college
You can find a list of questions to ask at:
http://www.collegeatlas.org/texas-colleges-anduniversities.html
Also, the National Survey on Student Engagement offers a
college visit pocket guide at
http://www.nsse.iub.edu/html/pocket_guide_intro.cfm,
Downloadable in English and Spanish
And don't forget to take good notes. You can easily become
confused if visiting several colleges. It might be helpful to take
along a camera or camcorder to help capture the feel of each
campus.
Top 10%
 The University of Texas will automatically admit
all eligible 2014 summer/fall freshman applicants
who rank within the top 7% of their high school
graduating classes.
 All other students, who are eligible, will
automatically be admitted to a state
university/college if they rank in the top 10% of
their high school graduating classes.
ACT/SAT Available Test Dates For 2012-2013
ACT: Dec 8
Feb 9
April 13
June 8
SAT: Jan 26
Mar 9
May 4
Jun 1
SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Exams
Register for the SAT at sat.org
ACT
Register for the ACT at actstudent.org/start
www.fairtest.org
A resource with a list of colleges and universities that do not
require the ACT or SAT
SAT vs. ACT
SAT
 No Science Reasoning
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No Trigonometry
More Vocabulary
Guessing Penalty
Does not test English
Grammar
 Includes an
Experimental Section
 Includes writing
Component
 Includes Multiple
Choice and Grids
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ACT
Science Reasoning
Math Section includes
Trigonometry
Less Vocabulary
No Guessing Penalty
Tests English Grammar
No Experimental Section
Optional Writing
Component
All Multiple Choice
When should I take the SAT/ACT?
SAT and ACT – The best time to take any test is when you are academically ready
to do so.
To determine your optimum test time in 11th grade, consider the following:
- It is recommended that you have recently finished English III PreAP
or AP English Language.
- You should have finished at least Algebra II for SAT and Trigonometry
for ACT.
In order to be adequately prepared to apply to colleges in 12th grade, it is
recommended that students test at least once (SAT and/or ACT) in the 11th grade. By
doing so, students have at least one more opportunity to re-test in 12th grade.
SAT Subject Tests - Take the subject test if needed; contact
your College Counselor.
ACT/SAT Testing Vouchers
 Students interested in receiving a testing voucher
for either ACT or SAT will need to see Ms. Truitt in
the Career Center.
 You must be eligible for free or reduced lunch
College/University Applications
 The Apply Texas is the college application used to
apply to Texas Public Colleges/Universities.
 The Common Application is the college/university
application used to apply to most colleges outside
of the state of Texas and private universities.
 You could be exempt from college entrance exams
if: Next Page
NCAA
If you are looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I
or Division II college or university in the future, follow these steps in your 11th grade
year:
1.Logging on to the Eligibility Center's new Website at www.eligibilitycenter.org;
2. Selecting the “Fall 2010 or After” icon;
3. Selecting the “New Account” tab at the top of the screen; and
4. Beginning the registration process.
5. Questions, call 877-622-2321
NEW RULE FOR NCAA DIVISION 1 (Online Courses)
If you plan to apply to a Division 1 school, NCAA will no longer accept classes taken online
through BYU or American University that were taken after August 1st 2010.
If you have taken a class through one of these online institutions after August 1st 2010
please see your counselor to discuss eligibility as soon as possible.
Selective Service
Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the
U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with
Selective Service.
The Selective Service System and the registration requirement for America's
young men provide our Nation with a structure and a system of guidelines
which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if
the country should need it. America's leaders agree that despite the success
of the All-Volunteer Force, registration with Selective Service must continue
as a key component of national security strategy.
http://www.sss.gov/Processing/Processing.aspx?Func
Failure to register with SS may affect your Financial Aid
benefits
It’s the Law!
Important Websites
http://www.newbraunfels.txed.net/hsweb/index.html
http://www.applytexas.org
http://www.collegeboard.com
http://www.actstudent.org
http://www.texasscholars.org
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us
http://www.testprep.collegefortexans.com
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/mspmain.html
http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html
http://www.nsse.iub.edu/html/pocket_guide_intro.cfm
http://www.actstudent.org/college/visit.html.
Seniors 2014
Closing
in on
Your Future!!
Go Unicorns !!!!!