1. Junior Parent Night
Class of 2018

2. Counselors
Stay in touch with the counselors via remind or on

3. 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
Mr. Murrell can help with college and career readiness needs- SAT/ACT registration, applying for financial aide, college applications, etc..

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. SAT & ACT
Sign up at
Sign up at

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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… 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

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

15. 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

16. NEISD Transcript Release Form

17. NEISD Transcript Release Form Page 2

18. 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

19. Questions????