1. Welcome Junior Parents!!
Helping Your Child Prepare for Graduation and Beyond!!

2. On Track for Graduation?
26 Credits
5 STAAR EOC TESTS
(English 1, Algebra 1, Biology, English 2, U.S. History)
GPA/Rank
Endorsement

3. SAT School Day Wednesday, March 7th
The district pays for all juniors to take the SAT on this day (a $60 value)
Free Practice available with Khan Academy
Students can link their PSAT scores with Khan and get an individualized practice plan

4. ACT Opportunity Saturday, April 14th – EHS is a test site
Registration deadline – March 9th
Fee Waivers available if students qualify for free/reduced lunch
Counselors can help students sign up
Sign up and free practice available at

5. College Hours while in High School
TSI test – college placement exam
Math, Reading, Writing
Possible courses Senior Year
English 1301 & 1302 (6 hours) – embedded in English 4
College Algebra (3 hours)
U.S. Government (3 hours)
Economics (3 hours)

6. College & Career Plans
2 year college – either to gain a certification or associate’s degree or to earn hours to transfer to a 4 year university
4 year university – important to know admissions standards (GPA/Rank & SAT/ACT scores)
Trade School
Military

7. College & Career Investigation Resources
Texas Career Check
College Board Big Future

8. Category
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Description
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Annual Wages
$95,239.00
$71,778.00
Preferred Education Level
Master's Degree
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Annual Growth Rate for Texas
3.03%
3.67%
Projected Annual Openings for Texas
805
440
View Occupation Summary

9. Steps to Applying for College
Check admissions requirements on the school’s website
Texas public colleges/universities use - opens July 1st
For private or out of state colleges, check the school’s website for application instructions

10. Steps to Applying for College cont.
4) After application is submitted, students will need to send:
High school transcript
SAT/ACT scores
Application fee or fee waiver
Proof of meningitis shot

11. Texas Tech University Guaranteed Admission
Class Rank
SAT Score
ACT Score
Top 10%
No minimum
First Quarter (excluding top 10%)
1180 24
Second Quarter
1260 26
Third Quarter
1290 27
Fourth Quarter
Application Review

12. West Texas A&M Guaranteed Admission
Class Rank
SAT Score
ACT Score
First Quarter
No minimum
Second Quarter 18
Third Quarter 21
Fourth Quarter 23

13. Community College Admission
No GPA minimum
They want to see that students have taken the SAT or ACT but there is usually no minimum score

14. Paying for College Financial Aid Scholarships Grants Loans
College/University Institutional Scholarships
Organizational Scholarships

15. Gloria Salazar, LEARN Trio Program