1. Elkins High School 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night
October 2, 2017
6pm
9th – 10th

2. Please Meet our Counseling & CCR Staff
Counseling Rm – 402
CCR – Rm. 447
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3. Priorities for 9th & 10th Graders
Make sure you are on track to graduate – what type of graduation plan am I on?
Know your rank and GPA and what type of school would be appropriate and realistic for you
PSAT – all 9th-11th graders will test Wednesday,10/11 (less than 2 weeks) at Elkins HS
Take SAT/ACT in the spring of junior year

4. Diploma Plans & Graduation Requirements

5. Priorities for 9th & 10th Graders
Take SAT/ACT in the spring of junior year
Begin thinking about career goals
By using Naviance to review the Strengths Explorer/Career Interest Profiler & Cluster Finder Activity Results
Visit colleges – 3 day weekends & summer programs are best times
Summer internships or enrichment activities each summer
Continue to build high school resume
Get involved
Community Service
Employment
Extra-Curricular Activities

6. It Is Never Too Early...Let the Search Begin
What are you trying to achieve upon graduating from high school? Make sure it is a best fit for you.
College
Tech/Trade Training & High Skilled Career
Military Service
Always ask….What is the best fit?
Is a 2 year school or 4 year school the better choice for my student? Considerations:
Student’s maturity/responsibility
How did my student fare in high school?
Have open conversations about college at home

7. Get your FSA ID & start your FAFSA!
Fort Bend ISD COLLEGE NIGHTS!!! Wednesday October 5th, :00pm to 8:00pm Ridge Point High School 500 Waters Lake Blvd., Missouri City, TX Wednesday October 12th, :00pm to 8:00pm Travis High School Harlem Road, Richmond, TX Meet representatives from Ivy League schools, in and out of state public/private institutions, junior and community colleges, military academies, scholarship foundations, and much more! See your high school’s College & Career Readiness Advisor or Counselor for more details!
Both FBISD College Nights will have two Financial Aid/FAFSA Breakout Sessions
5:30pm to 6:00pm &
6:30pm to 7:00pm
Get your FSA ID & start your FAFSA!

8. Our Guests
VIPS