Junior Conference2013-2014

Now is the time to make sure that you are on track to graduate next year. You don’t want to be left behind when all your friends have moved on.

Don’t Get left behind!

1.The required 26 credits for recommended/distinguished plan.

2.Pass the required five STAAR tests.3.Maintain good grades and Attendance!

Three things needed to graduate next year

Recommended Plan

Distinguished planRecommended Program with Specific Acceptable Math & Science Courses

3 Levels of the Same Language

What if I decide PAP is not for me after school starts?

You must stay in the class a minimum of 3 weeks.

You must attend tutorials. You cannot have any zeros. A meeting will be held with your parents,

your teacher, your counselor, an administrator and you.

During the meeting, we will decide if you should be allowed to drop to a lower level or be required to stay in the class on an improvement plan.So decide now if you are willing to put forth the effort required for a PAP class.

If you take at least two classes eligible for college credit (ex. Dual credit or AP classes) you will become a Texas scholar. You will receive a medallion to wear at graduation.

Texas Scholars

You must pass each subject English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History

STAAR Tests

• To receive credit in a class, a student MUST attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. If a student attends less than 90 percent, they must make up attendance hours.

• It is recommended students immediately begin making up attendance hours.

• Keep track of your absences; hours owed and served.• Please refer to this website for more info: http://www.emsisd.com/domain/1416

Attendance

What should I be doing NOW to reach my goal?

Check out the Junior Timeline handout.

Junior Timeline

What I am going to do after high school?

Why should I attend college?

College graduates earn more money.You can meet new people.You can make connections to future

employers.You can do what you love and get paid for it.College can be a lot of fun!

Where should I go?Check out the College Match Maker at College BoardTypes of schoolsLocationMajorsCost and Financial AidAdmissionsSports & ActivitiesHousing & ProgramsSpecialized Optionshttp://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jspPick Three! Dream School, Reach School, Back up School

COLLEGE FAIR

Hollenstein Career Center

November 7th6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

2013

College Visits Juniors can miss up to two school days for college visits

but you must bring a note back from the college that you have visited. Visits do not count against exemptions!

Check out Campus life Campus Media sites Talk to current students

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/college-visits/index.html

Top Ten% Rule

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent of the student's high school graduating class, or the top 7 percent of eligible 2014 summer/fall freshman applicants for admission to the University of Texas at Austin, and the applicant: (1) successfully completed the requirements for the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP); or (2) satisfied ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment or earned on the SAT assessment a score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 or the equivalent.

What tests do I need?

SAT http://sat.collegeboard.org/home?affiliateId=nav&bannerId=g-cbh-sat

ACT http://www.actstudent.org/ THEA Accuplacer ASVAB (military assessment) SAT Subject Tests

Monday, Nov. 18 8:30 am to 3:15 pm $45 Hollenstein Career & Technology Center Register in your counseling center, cash or check payable to Test Prep Seminars, or on-line at www.testprepseminars.org before Nov. 15

Bring a sack lunch, pencils, pens, and a calculator.

Resumes

Check Microsoft Publisher for templates

Extracurricular Activities

Community ServiceTalents/Awards/Honors

Employment/Internships

Summer ActivitiesHobbies

How much will college cost?O New state law requires that all Texas public

schools use a net price calculator developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

O www.CollegeForAllTexans.com

What types of financial aid are there?

Scholarships- free money (you must apply) from the university or outside organizations.

Grants- free money from the state or federal government based on financial need

Loans- either parent or student loans must be paid back GI bill- you serve in the military then they give you money

for college or parents can pass down GI bill to their children http://www.gibill.va.gov/

How do I find scholarships?One great website is E-Scholarship Monthlywww.collegeguidanceconsultants.comUsername: boswellPassword: boswell

It is possible to find scholarships now even though you are not a senior yet.Check with Clubs Associations Church Employers Relatives Local scholarships at Boswell (next year)

How can I get a head start on college?

By taking AP and Dual Credit Classes now! For example taking government and economics

this summer or next school through the dual credit classes will earn you 6 hours of college credit. That is half a semester!

Another example would be take the English language AP exam and score a 3 and you would earn 3 hours at UTA.

Take that same English language AP exam and score a 4 or 5 and you would earn 6 hours at UTA

AP and dual credit can really pay off in keeping college costs down.

What if I want to play sports in college?

The NCAA requires that all athletes who may play a sport for a Division I or II school register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during their junior of high school. www.eligibilitycenter.orghttp://www.emsisd.com/98210710131434787/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=66264

Public Technical Schools

TSTC – Texas State Technical College Financial aid and scholarships

available Housing available Waco, Harlingen, Marshall and West

Texas Complete a training course in 18 –

24 months or less.

Technical Schools

Offer highly specialized and advanced technical education Public – affordable Private – more expensive

** make comparisons

Career Fields available:AccountingArchitectural draftingArtAutomotive technologyBusiness administrationBusiness managementCivil engineering technologyComputer and information sysCourt reportingDental assisting /hygieneDietetics and nutritionDraftingDrama & theaterEarly childhood education

Electronics engineering techExecutive assistant/secretaryFashion designFashion merchandisingFinance & bankingFire science/fire fightingHotel/restaurant managementIndustrial engineering technologyJournalismLaw enforcement/police scienceLegal assisting/paralegalMarketingMechanical engineering tech

Medical administrative assistingMedical lab technologyMusicNursingOccupational therapy assistantPhysical therapist assistantRadiology technologyRegistered nurseReal estateRespiratory therapySocial WorkTravel & tourismWelding

Community colleges offer training in specialized careers in 18 to 24 months programs.

FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARHIPS!!

Community Colleges (TCC)

Military

Branches Army Air Force Navy Marines

• Recruiters on campus every Wednesday during lunch.

For more info visit: www.military.com

Questions?Comments?Please share this info with your parents.