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Juniors 2016 11/13/2018
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Junior Conference During individual meetings with your counselor you will: Go over credits/courses needed to graduate EOC tests still needed Post-Graduate Plans SAT/ACT Plans 11/13/2018
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College Application: Getting Started
Research 5+ schools In the Summer, visit and narrow down to 3-5 schools. 11/13/2018
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Second Semester Junior Timeline
Register for SAT/ACT for April, May or June If interested in the military, contact a recruiter Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if you plan to play Division I or II athletics Visit colleges – allowed 2 approved absences a year Ensure your high school course selections meet the admissions requirements of the college you plan to attend Make sure you are on Ms. Castellanos distribution list: ** DURING SUMMER – Begin college application/scholarship process 11/13/2018
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NCAA If you plan to play Division I or II athletics you will need to register with the Eligibility Center before the end of your Junior year at: For more information see the Klein HS counselor website and/or your coach. 11/13/2018
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College and Career Information
College Board: bigfuture.collegeboard.org Texas Education Agency: Apply Texas: Career Cruising: Every Chance Every Texan: KHS Counselor Website: ACT Profile: 11/13/2018
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SAT/ACT Prep USAtestprep.com -Kleintx -Student verification: newton79
Collegeboard.org/quickstart -Use the code on your PSAT scores for a personalized study guide 11/13/2018
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Grade Point Average (GPA)
Preliminary Rank and GPA Distributed in September This is the one you use to apply to colleges Final Rank and GPA Distributed in February 11/13/2018
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Texas Financial Aid Information Center (877) 782-7322 Toll Free
Loans: you pay back/must qualify Grants: you do not pay back/must qualify Work Study—employment through the university/must qualify apply starting October 1st of your Senior year—parents/students must have tax info ready. Sign up now for your FAFSA ID Scholarships: FREE money—you do not pay back ********* Texas Financial Aid Information Center (877) Toll Free Review the current list as examples 11/13/2018
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Scholarships www.fastweb.com http://www.aie.org/ www.collegenet.com
Avoid Being Scammed: Information about financial aid scams and tips to avoid being scammed is available: Federal Trade Commission’s website at: 11/13/2018
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Scholarships Typically Based On….
Merit Talent Community Service Be SURE to get added to Mrs. Castellanos’ KHS Counselor distribution list!!! Follow the KHS Counselors on 11/13/2018
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Requirements to Graduate
Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass all the following EOC tests: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History
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--Texas Education Code (state law)
Graduation Plans Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan “To be eligible for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution, students must successfully complete the Recommended or Distinguished high school program.” --Texas Education Code (state law)
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Recommended Plan 26 total credits 4 years of English
4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science 2 years of Foreign Lang. 1 year of PE/Equivalent 1 year of Fine Art Communication Applic. OR Professional Communication Electives
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Distinguished Achievement Plan
26 Credits Same course requirements as Recommended IPC does not count toward the science requirement 3 years of Foreign Language 4 Advanced Measures AP scores Dual Credit Articulated-prep courses Commended or Semi-Finalist on PSAT
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Course Request List sheet
7 Class Periods 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period 2(+) Alternates Student and Parent Signatures
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To Do! Take home the packet & review thoroughly with a parent
Reflect on information presented in the Career/Tech presentation (electives) Check for prerequisites, fees, forms, etc. Complete the Course Request List sheet & 4-year-plan—sign & have a parent sign Bring the Course Request List and 4-year-plan sheets with you when you meet with your counselor.
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NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after June 9, 2016
REMEMBER NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after June 9, 2016
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Work Hard. Graduate!
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