1. SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT

2. 10 Tips for Parents
Help your student understand the college search process
Be realistic and non-judgmental
Be in the "back seat" - and not the driver - of the college search process
Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions
Be aware of deadlines and fees due
Know that things have changed since your college days
Don’t over-emphasize your own alma maters
Don’t compare your student with others
Don’t dwell on disappointments, like a rejection letter
Celebrate successes!

3. Things to Know Guidance Time Line Job Shadow College Visit
Oct. 1: FAFSA opens. Go to
October 11: Senior Day (underclassmen testing—half day)
Job Shadow
College Visit
Community Service
Work on college applications at CLHS
October12: College CLHS
Athletes in season must stay on campus in Room 821 with Mr. Wilke
Seniors are encouraged to attend the fair to ask last minute questions or get help with the application process for schools to which they are applying.
Seniors are excused after 8th period and are not required to attend the fair—must exit out the 800 Wing to vehicles.
October 12: Klein ISD College Fair—Champion Forest Baptist Church
January (Date TBD): LSC Tomball College Visit Day –for seniors who will start there in Fall 2018.
What if I am in the first quartile and could get automatic acceptance if CLHS ranked me?
Student MUST see Ms. Brennan to request a letter to be sent with official transcript stating that if CLHS did rank, the student would be in the first quartile. This does not apply to A&M or UT. They give our school a ranking based on the School Profile that accompanies transcript.
Athletes: Are you registered for NCAA Div. 1 or 2?

4. Walk Towards Graduation
Aug. 23 & 24: Cap & Gown Orders
This Fall: Formal Senior Class Portrait will be taken
End of February: Receive Cap and Gown
By April 1: 1 casual picture of each senior:
(G. Michael will provide 1 formal portrait of each senior)
Ideas:
Picture of senior involved in activity here at CLHS—Senior Year Only (this is what I prefer)
Outside activity senior is involved in—Senior Year Only
Picture must be clear and can include other seniors in the picture
Please do NOT send formal portraits. I am looking for a casual picture.
May 1: Candidate Reply Date—must let college know you are attending.
May 3: Senior College Pictures (fun ones)
By May 4: Request Final Transcript in Family Connection
May 7-18: AP exams
Week after DC class ends: Request transcript from LSC
TBD: Graduation Luncheon/Rehearsal
May 20: Graduation
Information can be found on pg. 4 of the Senior Handbook.

5. Community College? 4 year university? Technical College?
What Road is Your Student Taking?
Community College?
4 year university?
Technical College?
Culinary School?
Art Institute?
Gap Year?
***Ms. Brennan is here to answer questions about any of these.

6. The College Process Senior TimeLine Campus Visits FAQ’s
Types of College Applications
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Information can be found in the Senior Handbook.

7. The College Process College Application Process—From Beginning to End
Requesting Transcripts
TSI Exam
Letters of Recommendation
Waitlist
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Information can be found in the Senior Handbook.

8. Ms. Brennan’s Communication
Website s
Announcements
Classroom Visits
Senior Handbook