1. Ready, Set, Plan Grapevine Colleyville ISD Junior Presentation 2012-2013

2. Graduation Plans  Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Plan  All plans require 26 state credits  Must pass all sections of the exit TAKS to receive a high school diploma

3. Graduation Requirements All graduation plans require: English4 Years (credits) Math4 Years (credits) Science4 Years (credits) Social Studies4 Years (credits)

4. Graduation Requirements Health 0.5 credit Communication Application0.5 credit PE1.0 credit Fine Art1.0 credit Technology1.0 credit Foreign Lang.2.0 (Recommended) 3.0 (DAP/ Comm. Sch.)

5. Transcript Check Check correct spelling of name and address Review symbols for courses Check summer school and middle school classes If you think there may be an error please make an appointment to see your counselor

6. Junior Transcript Many college applications will use this transcript for admittance New ranking available in September and again in March

7. Getting Ready for Post Secondary Options What are the options for you after the successful completion of high school? What tests and credits must I have? THEA or Accuplacer SAT and/or ACT Career Testing ASVAB Bridges

8. www.bridges.com CHHS SITE ID0050325 PASSWORDPanthers GHS SITE ID0053692 PASSWORDMustangs PORTFOLIO SITE ID & PASSWORD IS THE STUDENT’S NOVELLE NUMBER

9. After High School Apprenticeships Career/ Work Military Technical School Community College 4 year college or university

10. Apprenticeships E5 APPRENTICESHIP The E5 Electrical Contractors provide scholarships to team oriented high school graduates! Education and training is provided, all while making money in a hands-on, fast paced environment. This year, E5 and a specific E5 member company are proud to announce the offering of two scholarships to two deserving High School Graduates into our Electrical Apprenticeship Program. With employment and schooling, this scholarship is valued at $125,000 over the 4-year program FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPRENTICESHIPS, VISIT: ACT.ORG TARRANT COUNTY WORKFORCE COMMISSION

11. Military GI Bill provides financial assistance for college Training in any job that will also benefit the private sector after discharge from military Recruiters are always on campus. Make sure you discuss this option with parents. www.todaysmilitary.com

12. Technical Schools Texas State Technical College UTI Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute of America Dallas Art Institute

13. Community/ Junior College TCC Cornerstone Program (Honors College) TCC Bridges Program Earn an Associate’s Degree or Certification Gateway into a 4 year college/ university Less Expensive Can provide testing and career counseling

14. College or University More options of degrees Can pursue many different careers with degrees of study for each May continue your education by earning a Master’s or Doctoral degree Internship programs sometimes lead to career opportunities

15. Where do I start? Talk to your parents, teachers, counselors and other informed individuals Get their ideas, but begin to make decisions that will work for you. Take responsibility for securing information. Visit college campuses and websites to get information

16. A Word About College Visits Many colleges have set visit days where they have everything open and available to see. Check their websites Set an appointment with an admissions counselor and get their name and business card. Let them know who you are and why you want to attend their college. Meet with a financial aid counselor

17. A Word About College Visits Visit the dorms and see college life. Visit a classroom and a professor in your chosen field of study. Make sure you also see the town where the college is. Remember, you may be there for 4 years or more. Get proof of attendance of the visit to turn in to CHHS or GHS attendance office.

18. Get Organized Secure a large binder or file box Organize: test scores, transcripts, college information… Do your research: CHHS or GHS Counseling Center Career Links Internet/Big Future Make sure your course selections match what the college requires. Set up profiles with matching institutions that are free: Fastweb.com Cappex.com More on High School Websites

19. Scholarships Web search for scholarships- Many sites are listed on the CHHS Scholarship newsletters published every six weeks or the GHS Counseling website and facebook. Takes time so start early! Listen to the announcements and review the CHHS monthly Scholarship newsletter or the GHS Counseling website and facebook. Check with your parents’ work place for scholarship opportunities.

20. GHS Counseling Page

21. PSAT National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam Good predictor test for the SAT. May assist in helping determine whether to take the SAT or ACT Provides an access code to set up “My College Quickstart”

22. Time Table Fall 2012 College and Career Search using My College QuickStart Use your access code from your PSAT results to set up your own personal planning page.

23. Collegeboard.com Register to start your account – FREE CollegeQuickStart My SAT Study Plan My Online Score Report My College Matches My Major and Career Matches Go to Big Future on College Board to explore careers and colleges

24. Big Future

25. MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART

26. Personal Planning

27. My SAT Study Plan

28. My Major and Career Matches

29. MY ROAD

30. My College Matches

31. Time Table Spring 2013 Register for appropriate classes Visit possible college web sites for entrance information Register to take the SAT and/or the ACT (SAT- www.collegeboard.org, ACT- www.act.org) Spring Testing www.collegeboard.orgwww.act.org Take AP exams

32. SAT Test Dates (2012-13) www.collegeboard.org

33. ACT Test Dates (2012-2013) www.act.org

34. SAT/ ACT Fee Waivers If you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for fee waivers to take the SAT and/ or ACT. See your counselor for more information

35. SAT/ ACT Tests Remember to have your SAT and ACT scores sent directly to the colleges or universities that you are considering. It costs an additional ($15) to send later Also, some colleges allow “Super-scoring” of test scores, but most do not. Check with the college.

36. Summer 2013 Visit college, technical schools or community colleges (You have 2 college visit days this year to use) Make an appointment Admissions, financial aid and academic departments Be prepared and bring questions, a transcript with test scores and financial aid information See a dorm room and cafeteria Begin college applications

37. Fall 2012  CHHS  Come to the Senior Forum informational evening in September, 2013  GHS  Senior Profile Meeting in September, 2013  Complete college applications  Student assessment  Letters of recommendation  Transcripts

38. Spring 2013 Make final decision about post secondary choice Complete FASFA (in January) Submit scholarship applications Take AP tests

39. Next Steps Stay on top of your studies Register for appropriate senior classes Visits college campuses Get a binder and organize materials Start applications this summer Review possible choices and finances with parents Set realistic goals

40. CHHS Community Scholar Ambassador Program  Community Scholar Ambassador  Scholarships may be available for those who earn extra hours- turn in the hours! 100 hours require  Make sure to turn in all hours early so they can be verified and counted  Must have three years of foreign language  May not have failed any courses

41. GHS Ambassador Program  COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS  Community Service Mandate: The student must complete 100 hours of approved community service by the end of March of their senior year.  Academic Mandate: The student must also achieve four credits in both math AND science, three credits in the same foreign language, and maintain a 70% or higher semester average in every course taken.  COMMUNITY SERVICE AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS  The student must earn a total of 100 hours of approved community service hours by the end of March of their senior year. There is no academic mandate associated with the Community Service Ambassador designation

42. Workshop Wednesdays CHHS Workshop Wednesdays are held every week during all lunch periods. They assist with numerous topics and are held in the lecture hall: Study and test taking skills Essay writing Financial Aid Etc.

43. Facebook- Join the CHHS and GHS Counseling Page!!