Elkins High School 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night October 2, 2017 6pm 9th – 10th
Please Meet our Counseling & CCR Staff Counseling Rm – 402 CCR – Rm. 447 Video https://youtu.be/KLAnTs5yi wY Video 2 https://youtu.be/bvteruuBknA
Priorities for 9th & 10th Graders Make sure you are on track to graduate – what type of graduation plan am I on? Know your rank and GPA and what type of school would be appropriate and realistic for you PSAT – all 9th-11th graders will test Wednesday,10/11 (less than 2 weeks) at Elkins HS https://youtu.be/VRF4MWfm9KY Take SAT/ACT in the spring of junior year
Diploma Plans & Graduation Requirements
Priorities for 9th & 10th Graders Take SAT/ACT in the spring of junior year Begin thinking about career goals By using Naviance to review the Strengths Explorer/Career Interest Profiler & Cluster Finder Activity Results Visit colleges – 3 day weekends & summer programs are best times Summer internships or enrichment activities each summer Continue to build high school resume Get involved Community Service Employment Extra-Curricular Activities
It Is Never Too Early...Let the Search Begin What are you trying to achieve upon graduating from high school? Make sure it is a best fit for you. College Tech/Trade Training & High Skilled Career Military Service Always ask….What is the best fit? Is a 2 year school or 4 year school the better choice for my student? Considerations: Student’s maturity/responsibility How did my student fare in high school? Have open conversations about college at home
Get your FSA ID & start your FAFSA! Fort Bend ISD COLLEGE NIGHTS!!! Wednesday October 5th, 2016 6:00pm to 8:00pm Ridge Point High School 500 Waters Lake Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459 Wednesday October 12th, 2016 6:00pm to 8:00pm Travis High School 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX 77406 Meet representatives from Ivy League schools, in and out of state public/private institutions, junior and community colleges, military academies, scholarship foundations, and much more! See your high school’s College & Career Readiness Advisor or Counselor for more details! Both FBISD College Nights will have two Financial Aid/FAFSA Breakout Sessions 5:30pm to 6:00pm & 6:30pm to 7:00pm Get your FSA ID & start your FAFSA!
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