1. SENIOR INFORMATION Class of 2018
BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR INFORMATION
Class of 2018

2. BHS COUNSELORS A-D Mrs. Travis E-He & Sped. Ms. Ramsey
Hi-M Ms. Conaway
N-Sh Ms. Stevenson
Si-Z Mrs. Larson
Student Assistance Mrs. Allen
Graduation Coach Mrs. Griffith

3. BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Code….
445137

4. I’m a senior…now what? CONGRATULATIONS!
Check credits
HB5 Graduation Plan
26 credits
Endorsement
Pass EOC’s
Complete current classes with passing grades!
No attendance issues! Don’t NC a class.
Take the word senioritis out of your vocabulary. This year matters. Work hard. Have fun. Graduate.

5. HB5 Graduation Plan Endorsements English- 4 credits Math- 4 credits
Science- 4 credits
Social Studies- 3-4 credits
Foreign Language- 2 credits
Physical Education- 1 credit
Fine Arts- 1 credit
Heath- .5 credit
Professional Communications- .5 credit
Technology- .5 credit
Endorsement/Electives- 5.5 credits
26 total credits
Endorsements
Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multi-disciplinary
Other questions or different graduation plan- your counselor will verify with you during senior meetings beginning this month

6. DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL 26 credits
To earn a distinguished level of achievement you must successfully complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement, including 4 credits in science and 4 credits in mathematics to include Algebra 2.

7. Performance Acknowledgments
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their diploma and transcript for outstanding performance on any of the following:
Completing at least 12 hours of college academic courses including those taken for dual credit and advanced technical credit
In bilingualism and biliteracy
On a college AP exam
On the PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT
For earning a nationally or internationally recognized industry certification

8. Important Dates to remember!

9. June 3rd at 7:00 pm Tarrant County Convention Center
GRADUATION
June 3rd at 7:00 pm Tarrant County Convention Center

10. Monday, October 23rd 6:00-8:00 PM BCTAL
COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT
Monday, October 23rd
6:00-8:00 PM
BCTAL
There will be break out sessions for Financial Aid
Bring your parents and wear your favorite college shirt!

11. COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT
Monday, September 18th in Fort Worth at the Amon Carter from 6-8.
Where: Texas Room at Amon Carter, Jr. Exhibit Hall
Attend one of the college and career events!

12. Texas Success Initiative formerly THEA (Accuplacer)
College Placement Test— required for Texas public colleges
Now includes a Pre- Assessment Activity (PAA)
Exemptions for certain SAT, ACT, PSAT scores

13. Apply: SAT/ACT Scores
Students must arrange for the scores be sent straight from the testing company. You can request scores be sent from:
SAT:
ACT:
If you have not taken either exam, please schedule one AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
You may take them again and some schools “superscore” your best scores together.
Jamie

14. SAT II ALL SAT II tests are subject specific. Only take this test IF
your college or major
Requires it.

15. TEST PREP It is very import to prepare
TEST PREP It is very import to prepare. There are many free resources or companies you can pay for classes that will help you.

16. How does College Work?

17. Review your options

18. APPLICATIONS
TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
COMMON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
TCC Application day is on October 5th. Must sign up with counselor during individual meeting.

19. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUICK GUIDE
4 Things:
Complete application for college/university Keep a copy for your records. Application fee ranges from $25.00-$75.00 (many are about $40.00)
Pay Application fee to college/university
Send official transcript to college/university
Send SAT/ACT test scores to college/university
Meet deadlines

20. Regular Decision, Early Action, and Early Decision
Deadlines: Pay close attention to application deadlines!
Rolling Admission or Regular Decision: The vast majority of students who apply to a given institution will do so through regular decision.
Early Action: Students will submit their applications before the regular deadline and will be informed of their admissions decision soon after (typically in January or February).
Early Decision: Similar to Early Action, students will submit their applications before the Regular Decision deadline and receive their admissions decisions soon after. The most significant difference is that Early Decision is binding, which means that any student who applies and is admitted to a school through Early Decision is expected to enroll.
Jackie

21. APPLY for HOUSING
NOTE: Some schools Require a housing Deposit BEFORE you are admitted to the school or university.

22. RECOMMENDATIONS
Fill out the request form, make copies, give to the person writing the recommendation. This is your time to sell yourself so brag about yourself and your accomplishments.
ALLOW TIME between request and deadline.
Forms available in the Counselor’s Office.

23. TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts go directly from our office to the institution you are applying to.
Test scores must be sent from SAT or ACT.
$1.00 per document
Request from Janet Adams, Registrar in Counseling Office.
I’m Mrs. Adams, may I help you?
I need a transcript, please

24. PREVIEW DAYS/COLLEGE VISITS
CHECK COLLEGE WEBSITES
SEE COUNSELOR BOARD FOR ADVERTISED DATES, PLACES AND TIMES
WATCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS

25. NCAA Clearinghouse
Students interested in playing Division I or II sports in college MUST register on-line for the clearinghouse BEFORE recruiters can talk to students or coaches regarding students. Register at Request transcript from Mrs. Adams

26. Scholarship and Financial Aid
Check counselor website Sign up for Remind 101 alerts about scholarships Look at Facebook posts from counseling office about scholarships Use the internet it will be your best friend when searching for scholarships. Check with the school you are applying to. FAFSA help night is October 3rd from 5:30-7:30

27. BEWARE!
It is NOT necessary and there are no benefits in paying for these services:
FAFSA filing
Scholarship searches

28. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Go to for the application. YOU MUST FILL THIS OUT TO RECEIVE ANY FINANCIAL AID FROM ANY UNIVERSITY.
The application will be available October 1, 2017 and you will use your 2016 tax information. Be sure to have this document sent to the university of your choice.
FAFSA evening at BHS from 5:30-7:30 pm
FINANCIAL AID IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, SO TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS YOU CAN!
Randy

29. TCC Scholarship Details on BISD website
Enrolled in BISD all of 11th and 12th grades
Complete all FAFSA process by July 1st
Set up and check MyTCC s.
Application to TCC for admissions
Lunch visit on October 3rd to help assist
March 20th BISD Scholarship overview
TCC application spring event 11-1 on April 5th and 6th during lunches

30. Scholarships
See scholarship board in cafeteria for monthly scholarships!
You can apply at any time – START NOW!
Most of the big scholarships come from the university you attend.
Remember, you can still get scholarships WHILE attending college, so you do NOT have to have all of your money up front.
Most scholarship awards will be sent directly to the college – make sure they know where to send the money!
Write THANK YOU NOTES!
Randy

31. Other Research Where to look for Scholarships and College Information
Zinch.com
Cappex
Fastweb
Local Scholarships -in the Counseling office and webpage
CollegeBoard
Randy

32. TCC Days
During your senior meeting if you are interested in TCC you must sign up with your counselor to complete the interest survey.
October 5th TCC will be in the library assisting with PAA(Pre-Assessment Activity) and application to TCC for students that signed up with their counselor. You will go to the library during your government/econ class. If you don’t have this class, please see your counselor.
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33. SENIOR ASSEMBLY SENIOR! SENIOR! SENIOR! SENIOR!
Share ALL offered scholarships with Mrs. Travis for end of year Senior Scholarship Assembly and graduation recognition!
SENIOR! SENIOR! SENIOR! SENIOR!

34. WATCH YOUR DEADLINES

35. STAAR to Graduate December 5-7 English 1 & 2 December 4th/6th
TEST NEEDED
RETESTS
December 5-7
English 1 & 2
December 4th/6th
Algebra 1
December 5th
Biology
December 6th
US History
STAAR
STAAR
STAAR
STAAR

36. At Home
GO center
Information can be found in the counseling office and library. Students can go to careercrusing.com:
Explore careers, colleges, and jobs
Register for ACT/SAT
Research and Apply for Scholarships
Fill out College Applications
Complete Financial Aid Forms
Build resume

37. Stay Connected
Text Message Reminders Text type in @bhstud and hit send.
Facebook: Look for updates on the Birdville High School FB Page.
Twitter: Follow us on

38. Selective Service
Men ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., must register with Selective Service. It’s the law! You can register on-line at

39. G-Rated ONLY
Admissions, scholarship committees, employers, etc are now checking facebook/twitter, etc. Be clean and politically correct and don’t post anything to anyone you don’t want EVERYONE to see!!! It will impact your college, career and life.

40. After applications are submitted….
RELAX!!!
Don’t catch senioritis – stay healthy and do well.
Check the status of your application on the college website to make sure your application is complete.
Be patient…it may take 2-4 weeks for your application status to be complete.
Share your college acceptance with your counselor!
*Junior year gets you in, senior year keeps you in!*
Jamie

41. Good Luck
We hope you have a great senior year. Be prepared to come to Senior Conferences with questions and remember we are here to help you so don’t be afraid to come and see us.

42. Questions? Ask your counselor during your senior meeting or sign up in the counseling office!
All available

44. Best of luck on your journey!
THANK YOU!
Best of luck on your journey!