Junior Parent Night Class of 2018

Counselors Stay in touch with the counselors via remind or on Twitter @JMHSCounselors

College Advising Corps Campus Representative - Kirk Murrell Available in the Go Center: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Parent conferences may be scheduled through Mr. Murrell at 356-1416 Mr. Murrell can help with college and career readiness needs- SAT/ACT registration, applying for financial aide, college applications, etc.. www.raise.me

Junior Transition Booklet This booklet was produced by NEISD counselors for NEISD students and parents. Make sure you read through this booklet as we discuss some of the key points today.

Options After High School WORK--Some students will enter the workforce immediately after high school Kuder Navigator--a comprehensive online career planning system. See handout. MILITARY SERVICE--Joining the military enables you to serve your country and begin earning a salary right away Can earn your college degree while serving Gov’t will pay a large part of college expenses after you leave the service CAREER/TRADE/TECHNICAL TRAINING--Attend career specific training COLLEGE--Begin learning about a particular field of study to pursue more education and prepare for a lifetime career. 2 Year or 4 year options

College Application Process Gathering Information and Choosing Likely Schools College Visits: 2 per school are excused Visit the GO Center--Mr. Murrell is an excellent resource to learn more about colleges Information in the GO Center Career/College searches College Admission requirements FAFSA Apply Texas/Common App Scholarship Information College Entrance Exams Plan to take the SAT/ACT during the Spring of your Junior Year Fee Waivers TSI--Texas Success Initiative--designed to help university or college determine if you are ready for college level coursework in reading, writing and mathematics.

SAT & ACT Sign up at www.collegeboard.org Sign up at www.act.org

Other Assessments ASVAB--Multiple aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. EOCs--All students are required to pass 5 EOCs in order to proceed to graduation English I Algebra I Biology I English II US History

Graduation Requirements under the foundations Graduation plan 5 Endorsement Areas- * Multidisciplinary Studies * STEM *Business & Industry *Public Services *Arts & Humanities

Dual Credit Courses Take college classes while in high school for FREE!! NEISD offers numerous dual credit courses. These courses count for both high school and college credit. College credits generally transfer to any state public college. Dual credit application process begins in January/February time frame. Students must complete the Apply Texas Application process. Students must meet certain requirements to be eligible for dual credit. Huge opportunity to take advantage of for FREE. Save College Funds

Advanced placement courses Students can challenge themselves by taking AP courses: AP English Language III AP Biology AP US Government AP Statistics AP English Literature IV AP Chemistry AP Economics AP US History AP Environmental Systems AB AP Physics AP Design Portfolio AP Calculus AP Calculus BC AP Psychology AP Drawing Portfolio AP Spanish Language AP World History AP Latin AP French Language AP Human Geography AP Music Theory AP German Language AP Computer Science A Take advantage of what you have learned in AP Courses:  EARN COLLEGE CREDIT by taking the AP exam in May This could mean students would not have to take the course in college or it could count for an elective.

Class Rank Students earn credits through graduation...See page 19 Classes taken during middle school do NOT count toward rank Rank is based on a maximum of 26 credits through the end of the seventh semester More than 26 credits; the electives with the highest weighted grade is calculated AP/Dual Credit AP…...1.29 Rank Factor PreAP/Honors/GT non AP/Dual Credit non AP….1.15 Rank Factor Regular….1.00 Rank Factor Honor Graduate Designations Summa Cum Laude….100+ Magna Cum Laude….95-99 Cum Laude….90-94

College Visitation Students are allowed 2 days a year for college visitation. Must bring proof of your visitation to the attendance office.

How To Get A Transcript See Ms. Welsh in the Counseling Office Fill out, completely, the Authorization for Release of Student Records Form – if student is under 18, parent signature is required All transcripts for scholarships are free 1st transcript for college admission application is free $5.00 fee for each transcript after the first

NEISD Transcript Release Form

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What Should My child Be Working on Now? Decide what your plans are after high school Create a Resume: Include: Honors courses Community service Clubs &/or Organizations Awards & Recognitions Talents & hobbies Jobs Research colleges & Universities they are interested in applying Take an Interest Inventory Assessment--Kuder Navigator Prepare to take the SAT/ACT Visit the GO Center http://www.neisd.net/madison/Guidance.cfm

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