BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR INFORMATION

2015/2016

GRADUATION

May 29 @ 12:30 Tarrant County Convention Center

BHS COUNSELORSA-D Mrs. TravisE-He & Sped. Ms. RamseyHi-M Ms. ConawayN-Sh Mrs. Del HierroSi-Z Mrs. Larson Student Assistance Mrs. Allen

COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT

MONDAY, October 26, 2015

6:00-8:00 PMBCTAL

There will be break out sessions for Financial Aid.

BRING YOUR PARENTS!

Wear your favorite college shirt!

BHS College 101

• October 5, 2015 6:00 Parent meeting for seniors and juniors in the cafeteria.

• We will be presenting on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, letters of recommendation etc.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

• November 9th 6:00 -6:30 Parent meeting about the TCC Endowment Scholarship in cafeteria.

• 6:30 PTSA is hosting a college financial planning event.

Texas Success Initiative formerly THEA (Accuplacer)

College Placement Test—required for Texas public colleges

Now includes a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)

Exemptions for certain SAT, ACT, PSAT scores

BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOLCode….

SAT or ACT?

Seniors should take SAT and/or ACT with optional writing tests.

Test covers Algebra 2.

Check your packet for this year’s dates.

TEST DEADLINES & DATES

• SAT I (www.collegeboard.com)• ACT (www.act.org)Register on-line.

SCHOOL CODE IS 445137

TEST PREP It is very import to prepare. There are many free resources or companies you can pay for classes that will help you.

SAT II

ALL SAT II tests are subject specific.

Only take this test IF your college or majorRequires it.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

• TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES www.applytexas.org/

• COMMON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES www.commonapp.org

• KEEP A PAPER COPY

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUICK GUIDE

4 Things:• Complete application for college/university

Keep a copy for your records.

• Pay Application fee to college/university

• Send official transcript to college/university

• Send SAT/ACT test scores to college/university

• Meet deadlines

APPLY for HOUSING

NOTE: Some

schools Require

a housing Deposit

BEFORE you are

admitted to the

school or

university.

RECOMMENDATIONS• Fill out the request form,

make copies, give to the person writing the recommendation. This is your time to sell yourself so brag about yourself and your accomplishments.

• ALLOW TIME between request and deadline.

• Forms available in the Counselor’s Office.

TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts go

directly from our office to the institution you are applying to.

Test scores must be sent from SAT or ACT.

$1.00 per document Request from Janet

Adams, Registrar in Counseling Office.

I need a transcript,

please

I’m Mrs. Adams, may I

help you?

PREVIEW DAYS/COLLEGE VISITS

CHECK COLLEGE WEBSITES

SEE COUNSELOR BOARD FOR ADVERTISED DATES, PLACES AND TIMES

WATCH

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NCAA Clearinghouse

Students interested in playing Division I or II sports in college MUST register on-line for the clearinghouse BEFORE recruiters can talk to students or coaches regarding students.

Register at www.ncaa.org

Request transcript from Mrs. Adams

FINANCIAL AID QUICK GUIDE

• Types of financial aid available

• Financial aid eligibility

• How to apply for financial aidFAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA!!!

FAFSA

FAFSA

FAFSA

SCHOLARSHIPS

Helpful websites• www.fastweb.com• www.srnexpress.com• www.collegefortexans.com• www.collegeboard.com/pay • www.birdvillehigh.com under

Scholarships

You must complete the applications to be eligible to receive the money!

SCHOLARSHIPS

BEWARE!

It is NOT necessary and there are no benefits in paying for these services:

• FAFSA filing• Scholarship searches

TCC Scholarship

Details on BISD website– Enrolled in BISD all of 11th and

12th grades– Complete all FAFSA process by

August 1 or January 15 prior to enrollment

– Set up and check MyTCC e-mails.

– Application to TCC for admissions

TCC Days

• October 16th TCC will be doing presentations through on level Govt. and Eco. classes. If you are taking dual credit or AP and wish to hear the presentation ask your teacher to allow you to attend one of the presentations.

• October 23rd TCC will be in the library assisting with PAA(Pre-Assessment Activity) and application to TCC.

• November 9th. Parent meeting about TCC Scholarship 6:00 in the cafeteria.

SENIOR ASSEMBLY

Share ALL offered scholarships with Mrs. Travis for end of year Senior Scholarship Assembly and graduation

recognition

SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR

WATCH YOUR DEADLINES

STAAR to Graduate

TEST NEEDEDRETESTS

December 1-4English 1 & 2

Algebra 1

Biology

US History

STAAR STAAR

STAARSTAAR STAAR

GO centerInformation can be found in the counseling

office, cafeteria, and library. Students can go to careercrusing.com:

• Explore careers, colleges, and jobs• Register for ACT/SAT• Research and Apply for Scholarships• Fill out College Applications• Complete Financial Aid Forms• Build resume

InCafeteria

At Home

Stay Connected

• Text Message Reminders Text 81010 type in @bhstud and hit send.

• Facebook: Look for updates on the Birdville High School FB Page.

• Twitter: Follow us on Twitter@Birdville_High

Selective Service

• Men ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., must register with Selective Service. It’s the law! You can register on-line at http://www.sss.gov

Graduation Plans

SBOE Recommended

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SBOE Recommended Plan• English 1-4• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and 4th math• Biology, Chemistry or IPC, Physics, and 4thScience• World Geography, World

History, US History, Government

and Economics• 2 yrs same Foreign Language• One Fine Arts credit• .5 Health/.5 Speech• One PE Credit• One Technology Credit. • 26 credits Total

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLANComplete SBOE Recommended Plan plus

years

SAMEForeign Language

AdvancedMeasures

• 3-5 on AP Tests prior to senior year

• Dual, Concurrent, and/orATC college enrollment with grade of B or better

See EPG for more options

TEXAS SCHOLARSComplete: State Board of Education (SBOE) Recommended Graduation Plan

OR

Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)

ANDTWO Advanced Measures

How does College Work?

G-Rated ONLY• Admissions, scholarship committees,

employers, etc are now checking facebook/twitter, etc. Be clean and politically correct and don’t post anything to anyone you don’t want EVERYONE to see!!!