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PREPARING FOR COLLEGELet’s make it happen together
Summer Creek High School
SCHS Counselors● John Sheridan A-Cha● Neatra McMiller Che-Gi● Chastidy Ervin Gl-Lab● Jana Murray Lac-Or● Sharon Garcia Os-Sl● Lauren Grayson Sm-Z● Laura Frazier -Student Support Counselor
•Get organized •Plan Early
•Get plugged in
KEYS TO SUCCESS
THE BASICS
•Understanding high school requirements•GPA/Credits•Roles: Student, teacher, parent(s), counselor •Graduation Plans
•College admission tests•College credit and placement tests•GPA Calculations
MORE OF THE BASICS
• Texas High School requirements: High School course guides. https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/78/2019-2020%20Humble%20ISD%20High%20School%20Planning%20Guide_Final.pdf
• GPA begins in 9th grade• What is a credit?
One credit= 1 full year in a classOne half credit=1 semester in a class
*To earn creditAverage must be 70% or higher Must have 90% attendance
THE BIG PICTURE: FHSP WITH AN ENDORSEMENT
• 4 English • 4 Math (must include Algebra 2 for DLA)• 4 Science• 4 Social Studies• 2 credits of the same Foreign Language• 1 credit of Fine Art• 1 credit of PE• 6 electives (4 of them in your endorsement pathway)
PLANNING 101• Know course requirements • Get a binder and collect data• Prepare and study• Higher GPA can mean better opportunities • Choose a career path/endorsement• Research careers and schools to attend for college visits • Look for scholarships• Set goals and timelines• Organization is KEY
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
• Think about your future• Choose a program of study• Prepare for college tests• Fill out applications and scholarships, grants and loans• Colleges look primarily at
• GPA and Class Rank • High school course load, community service,extracurricular
involvement, projects, letters of recommendation
Letters of Recommendation Information
ACT/SAT DATESSAT remaining 2019-2020 dates ACT remaining 2019-2020 datesTest Dates: Test Dates:
• August 24 *September 14• October 5 *October 26• November 2 *December 14• December 7 *February 8• March 14 *April 4• May 2 *June 13• June 6 *July 1
PSAT/NMSQT
When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Where: Summer Creek High School
Register: www.aptsusa.com/summercreek
*Register by September 18th
Cost: $18Questions? See Mrs. Fairchild in Yale House—2604
To Register
GET PLUGGED IN
• Get involved in clubs and organizations • Community service clubs can promote
• Communication skills • Decision making skills • Goal Setting • Build Character Development • Healthy Relationships • Being involved can promote better standards,
expectations and grades.
WHO CAN HELP?
•Parents/guardians•Counselors •Teachers •Principals•YOU!
Naviance
● For the 2019-2020 school year Naviance is the program that Humble ISD will be using to create a 4 year plan to ensure students are on track to graduate. On this program students will also be able to explore interests, strengths, college preparation, and more!!
● The course selection process will be done in the Spring. More information will be communicated.
Stay Connected❖ Twitter: Go to @CounselorsSCHS or @schsclassof21 or @HumbleISD_SCHS
❖ Facebook: Go to Summer Creek High School, Humble ISD
❖ Remind 101:❏ Counselors-Enter the number 81010 and then text @bef2cbd
❖ Summer Creek Webpage:❏ Click on Information tab- Class of 2021, Counselor’s page, and College and Career page.❏ NewsRoom tab- Daily Announcements
❖ Class Sponsors: ❏ Daniel Porter [email protected]❏ [email protected]
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