Juniors 2016 11/13/2018

Junior Conference During individual meetings with your counselor you will: Go over credits/courses needed to graduate EOC tests still needed Post-Graduate Plans SAT/ACT Plans 11/13/2018

College Application: Getting Started Research 5+ schools In the Summer, visit and narrow down to 3-5 schools. 11/13/2018

Second Semester Junior Timeline Register for SAT/ACT for April, May or June If interested in the military, contact a recruiter Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if you plan to play Division I or II athletics Visit colleges – allowed 2 approved absences a year Ensure your high school course selections meet the admissions requirements of the college you plan to attend Make sure you are on Ms. Castellanos email distribution list: lcastellanos1@kleinisd.net ** DURING SUMMER – Begin college application/scholarship process 11/13/2018

NCAA If you plan to play Division I or II athletics you will need to register with the Eligibility Center before the end of your Junior year at: www.eligibilitycenter.org For more information see the Klein HS counselor website and/or your coach. 11/13/2018

College and Career Information College Board: bigfuture.collegeboard.org Texas Education Agency: www.texascollegeandcareer.org Apply Texas: www.applytexas.org Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com Every Chance Every Texan: www.everychanceeverytexan.org KHS Counselor Website: http://www.kleinhs.kleinisd.net ACT Profile: http://actprofile.org 11/13/2018

SAT/ACT Prep USAtestprep.com -Kleintx -Student verification: newton79 Collegeboard.org/quickstart -Use the code on your PSAT scores for a personalized study guide www.march2success.com www.khanacademy.org 11/13/2018

Grade Point Average (GPA) Preliminary Rank and GPA Distributed in September This is the one you use to apply to colleges Final Rank and GPA Distributed in February 11/13/2018

Texas Financial Aid Information Center (877) 782-7322 Toll Free Loans: you pay back/must qualify Grants: you do not pay back/must qualify Work Study—employment through the university/must qualify www.fafsa.gov apply starting October 1st of your Senior year—parents/students must have tax info ready. https://fsaid.ed.gov/ Sign up now for your FAFSA ID Scholarships: FREE money—you do not pay back ********* Texas Financial Aid Information Center (877) 782-7322 Toll Free Review the current list as examples 11/13/2018

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Scholarships Typically Based On…. Merit Talent Community Service Be SURE to get added to Mrs. Castellanos’ KHS Counselor email distribution list!!! lcastellanos1@kleinisd.net Follow the KHS Counselors on Twitter @KHSCounselors1 11/13/2018

Requirements to Graduate Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass all the following EOC tests: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History

--Texas Education Code (state law) Graduation Plans Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan “To be eligible for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution, students must successfully complete the Recommended or Distinguished high school program.” --Texas Education Code (state law)

Recommended Plan 26 total credits 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science 2 years of Foreign Lang. 1 year of PE/Equivalent 1 year of Fine Art Communication Applic. OR Professional Communication Electives

Distinguished Achievement Plan 26 Credits Same course requirements as Recommended IPC does not count toward the science requirement 3 years of Foreign Language 4 Advanced Measures AP scores Dual Credit Articulated-prep courses Commended or Semi-Finalist on PSAT

Course Request List sheet 7 Class Periods 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period 2(+) Alternates Student and Parent Signatures

To Do! Take home the packet & review thoroughly with a parent Reflect on information presented in the Career/Tech presentation (electives) Check for prerequisites, fees, forms, etc. Complete the Course Request List sheet & 4-year-plan—sign & have a parent sign Bring the Course Request List and 4-year-plan sheets with you when you meet with your counselor.

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after June 9, 2016 REMEMBER NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after June 9, 2016

Work Hard. Graduate!