Welcome to Senior 2013/2014 Parent

Night

October 3,2013

6:00 p.m.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

Angel Paxton Principal Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison

Adriana Gomez Registrar

Graduation Requirements Curriculum Areas Recommended High

School Program (RHSP)Distinguished Achievement

Program (DAP)

English/Language Arts 4 4

Mathematics 4 4

Science 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Physical Education 1 1

Communication Applications ½ ½

Technology Applications 1 1

Other Languages 2 3

Fine Arts 1 1

Electives 4 ½ 3 ½

TOTAL 26 26

Effective with the freshman entering in 2011-2012 and beyond, the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) recognizes students who demonstrate levels of performance equivalent to those of college students or work done by professionals in the areas of art, science, business, industry, or community service. Students must perform at the Advanced Academic Performance standard in Algebra II and English III of the End of Course Exams.

TAKS

• Students must satisfy requirements in all 4 areas of this exam.• English Language Arts• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies

• Level Retest for Seniors: October 21-24

Admissions & Applications Check admission requirements

Automatic Admission – does not guarantee a full financial ride!!

Top 10% - any public Texas college or university

Top 7% - University of Texas Common Application: www.applytexas.org Visit with college representatives – see

ECHS college and career calendar

College Entrance Exams

• SAT – pink flyer• ACT – buff flyer

• Early College High School Code is 443127• Fee waivers for students who qualify – Ms.

Pesina• Make sure to include college codes when

registering

ECHS Senior Night 7

SAT Fees

Basic fees $51.00 for the SAT (with plus writing)

   (other charges may apply, i.e. late registration)

ECHS Senior Night 8

ACT Fees

Basic fees $36.50 for the ACT (No Writing)

$52.50 for the ACT Plus Writing

   (other charges may apply)

ECHS Senior Night 9

Scholarship Info

Monthly Bulletin: updated monthly and available on ECHS’s web page at http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734

Start searching for scholarships NOW Another resource www.fastweb.com – create

an account and access additional information Award letters – bring to Ms. Pesina

See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for questions

PTSA

Student of the month Applications at ECHS front office Submit applications to front office

Scholarship Membership since enrolled at ECHS

Financial Aid

o Types of Financial Aid

Grants: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com Scholarships

Need Based Merit Based

Work Study Loans: http://www.hhloans.com

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

http: //www.fafsa.ed.gov

Upcoming FAFSA events In February and March 2014

*Bring completed tax return*

Advanced Placement

Advanced placement exams allow students the opportunity to earn college credit

Students prepare for exams Exam schedule May 5 – 16, 2016 Registration begins in mid March Fee reductions available for students in free or reduced lunch

program Credit based on

Score earned Each college sets their own guidelines

For more information visit

www/collegeboard.org/apstudents

Senior Clearance

Document all of your hours!!!40 hours needed

Events - Save the Dates

Senior Pictures Friday October 18 1pm-

6pm Sign up w/ Class officers

Texas Scholars Banquet April 22, 2014 @ 6p.m. Harlingen Community

Center

Top 10 Banquet April 29,2014 @6:30 p.m. TSTC Cultural Arts Center

Senior Trip

May 9-10, 2014 San Antonio/New

Braunfels

Senior Banquet May 20,2014 @ 6:30p.m. TSTC Cultural Center