1. Lakeview Centennial High School Counseling Department
Junior 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. 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 .

4. Class of 2020 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

5. Class of 2020 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

6. How Many Credits Do I Need?
In order to be considered a:
11th grader – 12 credits
12th grader – 18 credits

7. 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

8. 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.

9. PSAT/NMSQT - Juniors Prepare students for the SAT
Wednesday, October 10, 2017 – all Juniors will take the PSAT
Benefits:
Prepare students for the SAT
Enter students into scholarship & recognition competitions (National Merit Scholarship)
Assists in identifying & improving specific academic skills
Identify students for possible enrollment in AP classes using AP potential

10. SAT Exam for Juniors
Lakeview will host the SAT exam for ALL juniors on Wednesday, March 13th. It will be free of charge!

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Naviance

14. NAVIANCE What is it?
Naviance is a web-based planning and advising system for schools, with resources for counselors, teachers, administrators, students and parents.
Family Connection is the family component of Naviance that allows users to access online resources, communication and planning tools.
Naviance links parents, students and the counselors.

15. HOW DO YOU ACCESS IT? Go to:
Username: SID# (EX: s123456)
Password: N Pin

16. What is expected for Naviance

17. Scholarship Websites moolahspot.com collegeanswer.com fastweb.com
collegeboard.org
adventuresineducation.com
scholarshipexperts.com
uncf.org
gmsp.org
Raise.me

18. Turning Scholarships Into An Incentive That Builds College-Going Culture

19. “Levels the college playing field and paying field”
A New Approach: Micro-Scholarships
$$$
YES
High School Career $
Apply
Accept
$1,200
“A” in Calculus
$5,000
1450 on SATs
$250
Soccer Captain
$50
Campus Visit
Question...what if students could EARN EARLIER? What if they could earn as early as 9th grade?
We’d use the same scholarship dollars. For students who have not successfully navigated high school, they may change behavior to do better in school earlier one. Thus resulting in thousands more students motivated and on track to go to college in the first place.
We work with all types of high school students from every state, race, income level, type of high school…
All high schools students can create a profile
Students list all of their achievements - in and out of the classroom - as they progress they earn for their individual achievements
With colleges - current financial aid frameworks can reward achievements they want to see in the students that they want to enroll
This is the concept of a “micro-scholarship”
“Levels the college playing field and paying field”

20. Need to give access to the right institution for them
Current Texas Partners
When it comes to doing this effectively, it requires providing students with a goal…and that’s college
Need to give access to the right institution for them
Our goal is that every student using RaiseMe sees an institution they are excited about
This requires having a focus on diversity of institution - type, size, location, specialty, etc
So when we take all of this together we can impact student behavior and outcomes
And we are seeing this …

21. From the Students

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

24. Questions?