1. Senior Parent Night

2. Counseling Assignments
Nancy Byers (Last names A-Gh)
Deborah McKenna (AVID students & Last names Gi-J)
Christina Vandiver (ESL students & Last names K-Ph)
Marsha Simmons (Last names Pi-Z)
Duane Teets, Lead Counselor (Pre IB & IB students)
Melissa Wood, College and Career Transition Coordinator (ACC)
Carol Reed, College Coach

3. Graduation requirements for class of Students must also pass all 5 STAAR tests: Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2 and US History

4. TSI – Texas Success Initiative
What is TSI?
Testing requirements set by the state to indicate college readiness
Why is TSI so important?
Meeting TSI prevents you from having to take developmental/remedial classes in college
Saves you $$$
How can students meet TSI before graduation?
TSI can be met through SAT or ACT scores
TSI can be met through ACC via a free test provided in the Spring semester
How can students find out if they meet TSI?
Seniors were given a form with their test scores through their English classes last week

5. AM I COLLEGE READY? (students were given a form with their scores)
TEST
COMPOSITE
READING/ENGLISH
MATH
SAT (prior to 3/16)
1070+
500+
SAT (after 3/16)
No Composite Score
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) 480+
530+
ACT
23+
19+
WRITING
READING
TSI ASSESSMENT
5 or 4/363
351
350

6. October 19th – Senior Summit Day
Various activities for students to participate in:
Application & Essay Assistance –
Opportunity for students to complete their college applications, fill out scholarships, complete resume, etc.
FAFSA (Financial Aid) & FSA ID Presentation
Financial Aid representatives will be on had to assist students with their FSA ID (electronic signature) in preparation for the October opening of the FAFSA.
Scholarships
Counselors will be presenting information on the various scholarship opportunities available to seniors
COOL Week
Initial orientation for students who initially applied and are among the top 80 respondents
Military Recruiters
Opportunity for students to visit with military recruiters who are interested in enlisting in the military
Options Other Than College
Student will be able to visit with representatives from non-traditional post secondary agencies the various programs available to students who do not want to attend 4-year school.
TSI Prep for Spring Testing –
Pre-Assessment Activity will be available for any senior who
would like to take the opportunity to complete TSI testing early or
wait until spring
College Visit –
take an official college visit day at the university of your choice
great way to use this day to visit your potential university!

7. College Visits On Campus at LHS – At the University –
Students must register to attend via Naviance
Passes to attend are sent to the student the morning of the presentation
At the University –
Students/Parents can set these up from the university web-site
Student MUST bring proof of attendance/campus visit back to LHS the next day for an excused absence (up to 2 excused abscences their Senior year).

8. Applications
Application Help – Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Sept & Oct
Application Help available during Pride Time
Register to attend in Naviance
Appetizers & Applications – Thursday, Sept 22, 5:30-7:30pm in LHS Library
College Reps available to meet and assist students with their college applications, essays, and answer any questions about the application process
Application Steps
Apply Texas or Common Application (We suggest you apply to 4 or more schools!)
Test Scores (SAT, ACT, TSI)
Application Fee or Fee Waiver
6th semester transcript (end of Junior Year)
Letters of Recommendation & Resume (if needed – at least 2 weeks turn-around time on recommendations)
Watch for deadlines!
Transcripts
Parchment – on-line system
Must choose a university
Must make payment on-line

9. Transcripts & Financial aid
Parchment – on-line system on LHS website
Must choose a university
Must make payment on-line
Financial Aid – Parent Informational Night – October 6pm in Little Theater
Outside Resources –
Please see the College & Career Center or Counselor for assistance;
DO NOT PAY for something that is FREE!!!
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) –
Opens on October 1 of Senior Year;
FREE FAFSA Assistance will be available at LHS on Nov. 3 (2-6pm), Nov. 10 (2-6pm), Feb. 23 (2-6pm) & March 23 (2-6pm)

10. Cool week – career opportunities on location
What is COOL Week?
This is an “internship” opportunity
A time to “try on” a career prior to going to college
How can students participate?
Complete Application – available Sept 6 – Sept 16
Commit to participating
Complete Orientation on October 19th (Senior Summit Day)
What are the requirements?
Must be a senior
Complete the application
Stay eligible
Have parent permission
How can I, as a parent, help?
Have a connection to a great location/placement
Complete the form and drop off or Mrs. Wood

11. College & Career Center
What can the College & Career Center Do For YOU?
Assist with college applications
Assist with transcript orders, letters of recommendation & resumes
Assist with application fee waivers
Assist with registration for SAT/ACT testing
Assist with TSI Testing
Assist in selecting courses for college & degree plans
And Much, Much MORE!
Contact Information: