1. Planning for High School and Beyond Presented by AISD Middle School Counselors 2013-2014

2. WHY THIS MEETING? The importance of higher education Coursework for graduation *Automatic admission of Top 10% Financial Aid * Check with the university – not all are 10%

3. Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non- Graduates Professional Degree$115,000 Doctoral Degree$101,000 Master's Degree$ 81,000 Bachelor's Degree$ 64,000 Associate's Degree$ 50,000 Some College$ 46,000 High School Graduate $ 40,000 Some High School $ 29,000

4. Work-Life Earnings for Full- Time Employees (in $millions) Professional Degree$4.4 Doctoral Degree$3.4 Master's Degree$2.5 Bachelor's Degree$2.1 Associate's Degree$1.6 Some College$1.5 High School Graduate$1.2 Some High School$1.0

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 26 Credits 22 Foundation Credits Required of ALL Students 4 Additional Credits 1 Math Credit 1 Science Credit 2 Elective Credits (Vary by endorsement)

6. Foundation Requirements 22 Credit 4 Credits English 3 Credits each of Math, Science, Social Studies 1 Credit PE 2 Credits of the Same Foreign Language 1 Credit Fine Arts.5 Credit Health 4.5 elective Credits

7. ENDORSEMENTS 1 Credit each math and science 2 Elective Credits (vary by endorsement) Endorsements are: Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Multidisciplinary Public Service STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

8. TO EARN DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Students should complete the 26 credits consisting of the Foundation plus an endorsement. Credits must include Algebra 2 and an Advanced Science

9. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bilingualism and Bi-literacy Test data: Outstanding performance on a college AP test or IB exam Outstanding performance on PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT College Courses: Outstanding performance in a dual credit course OR Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification of license

10. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM Allen High School is one of 102 in Texas Application process prior to acceptance Must also meet all state graduation requirements Curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound student Proficient in language, mathematics, and the experimental sciences In-depth exploration of the study of human behavior and the process of educational inquiry Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Action, Service component, and an Extended Essay

11. AP OR IB? The two overlap often and fit together well AP is nicely done piecemeal IB is an intertwined curriculum Challenges a student’s strengths and weaknesses Both give a boost during college admissions Both save on the college bill

12. Certifications available at AHS through CTE programs Agriculture Science Floral Design Veterinary Assistant Business Science Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Communications and Media Arts Science Adobe Certified Associate in Flash CS6 Adobe Certified Associate in Photoshop CS6 Health Science Certified Nurse Aide Emergency Medical Technician Pharmacy Technician

13. Certifications available at AHS through CTE programs Human Services Science Food Handlers ProStart Certification ServSafe Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) CISCO Certified Network Associate Comp TIA A+ Comp TIA Network+ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

14. Automatic College Admission (TEC), 51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent * of the student’s high school graduating class. The University of Texas gives automatic admission to the top 7%. *Varies with each University

15. Automatic Admission Enrolls in college no more than two years after graduating from high school Submits an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution’s application deadline.

16. COLLEGE FINANCE 101 GRANTS-money that is given to a student, usually because of financial need SCHOLARSHIPS- money that is awarded because of exceptional achievement, talent, or skill

17. MORE COLLEGE FINANCE 101 WORK-STUDY— money a student earns by working at a college job LOAN- borrowed money that must be repaid

18. APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Start early Use the Internet Be persistent Be organized Be aware of deadlines Look to the college for the larger portion Apply for local scholarships Beware of scams!!!!!

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22. Curtis Middle School Counselors Jolene Johnson, 7 th Grade Roxanne LeCroy, 8 th Grade Visit us on our webpages@ http://allenisd.org/curtisms

23. Ereckson Middle School Counselors Kim Petty, 8 th Grade Renae Perez, 7 th Grade Visit us on our webpages @ http://allenisd.org/erecksonms

24. Ford Middle School Counselors Heather Youngquist 8 th Grade Debra Day 7 th Grade Visit us on our webpages @ http://allenisd.org/fordms