1. Lakeview Centennial High School Counseling Department
Senior Parent Night
Lakeview Centennial High School
Counseling Department

2. Who’s Who in the Counseling Office
Mr. Ballard – A – CRE
Ms. Mitchell – CRI - HEN
Mrs. Williams – HEO - MAT
Mr. Luna – MAU - RAMI
Ms. Ballard – 10th – 11th Collegiate
Ms. Shepherd – RAMO - TS
Mrs. Stafford – Lead Counselor & TU- Z
Mrs. Dotie – LIGHT Counselor
Mrs. Argueta – Counselor Aide
Mrs. Creekmore – Magnet Coordinator
Mrs. Underwood – Counselor Secretary
Mrs. Carrizales – Magnet & DC Aide
Registrar’s Office Mrs. Argueta – Data Clerk Mrs. Robles – Registrar

3. Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements Foundation Program
Foundation High School Program:
4 credits – ELA
3 credits – Math
3 credits – Science
3 credits- Social Studies
2 credits – LOTE
1 credit – Fine Arts
1 credit – PE
.5 credit – Health (not for 2018)
4.5 credits – Electives
No Endorsement Required
Foundation High School Program plus 1 Endorsement:
4 credits – ELA
4 credits – Math
4 credits – Science
3 credits – Social Studies
2 credits – LOTE
1 credit – Fine Arts
1 credit - PE
.5 credit – Health (not for 2018)
6.5 credits - Electives
At least 4 endorsement credits

4. Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements Foundation Program (cont’d)
Distinguished Level of Achievement High School Program
4 credits – ELA
4 credits – Math (Must include Alg. II)
4 credits – Science
3 credits – Social Studies
2 credits – LOTE
1 credit – Fine Arts
.5 credit – Health (not for 2018)
1 credit - PE
6.5 credits - Electives
At least 4 endorsement credits

5. Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank
GPA is based on semester grades
Rank – compares your GPA with the other students in the same grade at LCHS
Honors Graduate – 3.50 GPA
21st GISD Scholar –
Foundation w/endorsement Plan AND
3 years of the same foreign language, OR
AP Course, OR
Dual Credit course

6. Credit Recovery Fall Free/Spring Free/Maymester
Free online courses for students to make up credit needed for graduation. It is offered afterschool at Lakeview.
Students will need to listen to announcements and sign up with their counselor in the counseling office.

7. NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org
Register online by the end of junior year
Students who plan to play an athletic sport at a Div. I or Div. II school.
$90 application fee
Can be waived if you qualify for an ACT/SAT fee waiver.
Eligibility is based on test scores, grades, and required core courses taken.

8. WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR ?
Difficulty of high school courses
High School GPA / Class Rank
SAT / ACT scores
Insight from written essays
Community Service Involvement
Extracurricular Activities

9. Naviance

10. HOW DO YOU ACCESS IT? Go to: http://student.naviance.com/lakeviewchs
Username: SID# (EX: s123456)
Password: N Pin

11. Requesting Transcripts
Transcripts can ONLY be requested through NAVIANCE.
The registrar, Mrs. Robles is the only person authorized to send transcripts….Counselors DO NOT!
See the registrar and complete the “transcript request form”. Transcripts are free if sent electronically or $1 if need to be sent via mail.
Please allow hours for the transcript to be processed.
Dual Credit students – Go to DCCCD econnect account as well for your transcript.

12. Scholarship Websites moolahspot.com collegeanswer.com fastweb.com
collegeboard.org
adventuresineducation.com
scholarshipexperts.com
uncf.org
gmsp.org
ronbrown.org

13. FAFSA/TASFA Tuesdays 5–7:30 PM @ LCHS
Oct. 2, 2018 FAFSA
Oct. 9, 2018
Oct. 16, 2018
Oct. 23, 2018
Oct. 30, 2018
Nov. 13, 2018
FUN
Night Kick Off
Meeting Location: Library/Computer Lab
Parents Bring Your 2017
Tax Return

14. LCHS College Fairs Fall – Nov. 14th Spring – Feb. 20th
LCHS College Fairs Fall – Nov. 14th Spring – Feb. 20th During all lunches

15. Parent & Student Overview

16. Dallas County Promise covers the cost of tuition for up to 60 credit hours for up to three years (whichever comes first) at any Dallas County Community College (DCCCD) and a Success Coach for 2018 Dallas County high school graduates from participating campuses.

17. Dallas County Promise is built on three pillars to support student success
Free Tuition at DCCCD + transfer scholarships
Success Coach mentor support
Inspire changes to serve students better
More Students Enrolling, Completing, & Transferring

18. Three steps to receive free-tuition Promise & Success Coach
Pledge
SENIOR YEAR by February 8, 2019:
Make your Promise Pledge at
Your pledge is only complete once you see a submission confirmation
Apply
Complete application to DCCCD through ApplyTX
SENIOR YEAR by March 8, 2019
Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and list DCCCD college
Enroll
SENIOR YEAR by July 31, 2019:
Complete DCCCD Registration for Fall semester
Mention improvements: ApplyTX & TASFA 4

19. University Transfer Partnerships
ALL Dallas County Promise students
Free tuition (cost of classes) at UNT Dallas
Must meet Promise renewal requirements (2.0 GPA, 18 credit hours per year)
Completion of Bachelor’s degree
Select Dallas County Promise students
Free tuition (cost of classes) at SMU
Must meet additional GPA and income requirements
Completion of Bachelor’s degree

20. Promise Benefits to Students
Regardless of what FAFSA/TASFA comes back with, Promise students are guaranteed free tuition at any DCCCD campus
For ALL students at the 41 participating high schools regardless of income or high school GPA (and no essays!)
Promise Pledge also counts as DCCCD Rising Star scholarship application; students will automatically receive book stipend if they meet additional income and GPA requirements
3.0 GPA
Based on FAFSA application – financial need

21. Dallas Promise Student Information

22. Dual Credit What is it? Who can take it?
College courses that count toward high school graduation requirements and college credits
Courses are taken at LCHS during regular school hours
Who can take it?
9th - 12th graders that complete Dual Credit enrollment packet and pass the TSI Placement Tests
Dual Credit Application Packets are available now and due back in the Counseling office by September 30th .

23. Questions?