Welcome to Junior 2013/2014 Parent Night March 7,2013 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!  Angel Paxton Sanchez Principal  Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal  Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor  Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison  Adriana Gomez Registrar

Graduation Requirements Curriculum AreasRecommended High School Program (RHSP) Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) English/Language Arts44 Mathematics44 Science44 Social Studies44 Physical Education11 Communication Applications½½ Technology Applications11 Other Languages23 Fine Arts11 Electives4 ½3 ½ TOTAL26 Effective with the freshman entering in 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.

GPA – Grade Point Average Do your best! Applying for college starts fall 2014 Junior year GPA will be on applications

State of Texas Assessment for Academic Readiness (STAAR) Beginning in the school year, the state of Texas implemented a new state assessment program that will eventually replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Beginning with the entering freshman class and all subsequent classes, students must take and earn a passing cumulative average on 12 End-of-Course (EOC) exams. STAAR End-of-Course exams will be required for the following courses: · English I, English II, English III; · Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II; · Biology, Chemistry, Physics; · World Geography, World History, U.S. History. In accordance with state law, the EOC must count for 15% of a student’s final grade for the course. (This was waived this school year and last school year)

Summer School at TSTC Only courses that do not have an EOC attached to them Courses that students may need to catch up on from freshmen or sophomore year

PSAT/NMSQT Measures Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills Why Take It? Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC Help prepare for the SAT Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service

College Entrance Exams SAT ACT Early College High School Code is

SAT Fees Basic fees $49.00 for the SAT (with plus writing) (other charges may apply, i.e. late registration)other charges ECHS Senior Night9

SAT Tests The SAT measure what you have learned in school and how well you can apply that knowledge Assesses how well you analyze and solve problems SAT scores are used for college admissions purposes because the test predicts college success All scores are reported on the scale Most students take the SAT in the spring of their junior year and again in the fall of their senior year of high school

ACT The ACT is universally accepted for college admission. The ACT is curriculum-based. The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test Questions on the ACT are directly related to what students have learned in high school courses in English, mathematics, and science. The ACT also provides test takers with a unique interest inventory that provides valuable information for career and educational planning and a student profile section that provides a comprehensive profile of a student's work in high school and his or her future plans. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).

ACT Fees Basic fees $34.00 for the ACT (No Writing) $49.50 for the ACT Plus Writing (other charges may apply)other charges ECHS Senior Night12

Scholarships Monthly Bulletin: ECHS’s web page at Start searching for scholarships NOW Go to for more informationwww.fastweb.com See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for questions ECHS Senior Night13

PTSA Student of the month Applications at ECHS front office Submit applications to front office Scholarship Membership since enrolled at ECHS