1. Welcome to Junior 2013Parent Night October 18, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 P.M.

2. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!  Angel Paxton Sanchez Principal  Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal  Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor  Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison  Adriana Gomez Registrar

3. Graduation Requirements Curriculum AreasRecommended High School Program (RHSP) Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) English/Language Arts44 Mathematics44 Science44 Social Studies44 Physical Education11 Health½½ Communication Applications½½ Technology Applications11 Other Languages23 Fine Arts11 Electives43 TOTAL26

5. TSTC Graduation Academic Core Transfers to any public college/university in the state of Texas Associates Degrees Make sure the courses in degree align with your major at the respective college/university you plan to attend Both require students to apply for graduation

6. TAKS Students must satisfy requirements in all 4 areas of this exam. English Language Arts - Mar 4 Mathematics - Apr 23 Science - Apr 24 Social Studies - Apr 25 Exit Level TAKS Retest: Apr 22 July 8-12

7. AP Tests Advanced Placement tests allow students the opportunity to earn college credit Tests are offered in early May Students traditionally prepare for exams in AP classes Registration begins in mid-March Cost to you: $5 or $10 per exam Credit is granted based on Score earned Requirements set by college

8. Testing SAT ACT New Requirements for both SAT & ACT Upload a Student picture Prints on Admission Ticket Early College High School Code is 443127 TSTC School Code is 6843

9. SAT 2012-13 Test Dates 2011-12 Test Dates TestU.S. Registration Deadlines* RegularLate (a fee applies) October 6, 2012SAT & Subject Tests September November 3, 2012SAT & Subject Tests October December 1, 2013SAT & Subject Tests November January 26, 2013SAT & Subject Tests DecemberJanuary March 9, 2013SAT onlyFebruary May 4, 2013SAT & Subject Tests April June 1, 2013SAT & Subject Tests May ECHS Seniors 20139

10. SAT Fees Basic fees SAT (with plus writing)$50 SAT Subject Tests Basic registration fee (per registration) $23 Language with Listening Tests Add $23 All other SAT Subject Tests Add $12 (other charges may apply, i.e. late registration $27, not covered by fee waiver)other charges ECHS Seniors 201310

11. SAT Tests The SAT measure what you have learned in school & how well you can apply that knowledge Assesses how well you analyze & solve problems SAT scores are used for college admissions purposes because the test predicts college success All scores are reported on the 200-800 scale Most students take the SAT in the spring of their junior year and again in the fall of their senior year of high school Ensure “Send Scores” is selected; sends up to 4 score reports free Takes about 5 weeks to receive score reports

12. ACT The ACT is universally accepted for college admission. The ACT is curriculum-based. The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test Questions on the ACT are directly related to what students have learned in high school courses in English, mathematics, and science. The ACT also provides test takers with a unique interest inventory that provides valuable information for career and educational planning and a student profile section that provides a comprehensive profile of a student's work in high school and his or her future plans. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Ensure “Send Scores” is selected; sends up to 4 score reports free Takes 3-8 weeks to receive score reports Takes 5-8 weeks for the ACT plus Writing

13. 2008 – 2009 ACT Test Dates ACT 2012-13 Test Dates Test DateRegistration Deadline(Late Fee Required) September 8, 2012August 17, 2012August 18 - 24, 2012 October 27, 2012September 21, 2012September 22 – Oct 5, 2012 December 8, 2012November 2, 2012November 3 -16, 2012 February 9, 2013January 11, 2013 January 12 – 18, 2013 April 13, 2013March 8, 2-013March 9 – 22, 2013 June 8, 2013May 3, 2013May 4 – 17, 2013 ECHS Seniors 201313

14. ACT Fees Basic fees $35.00 for the ACT (No Writing) $50.50 for the ACT Plus Writing (other charges may apply and the fee waivers do not cover the late charges)other charges ECHS Seniors 201314

15. Scholarships Monthly Bulletin: ECHS’s web page at http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734 Start searching for scholarships NOW Go to www.fastweb.com for more informationwww.fastweb.com Workshops in February 2013 See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for questions ECHS Seniors 201315

16. College and Career Liaison Ms. Pesina Available to assist with applying for College See Handouts ECHS College Check List ECHS Seniors 201316

17. PTSA Student of the month Applications at ECHS front office Submit applications to front office Scholarship Membership since enrolled at ECHS

18. Community Service 40 Hours Required Log – ECHS Website Click on ”for students”

19. College Course “Break” Seminar Week Community Service Opportunities

20. Maymester Planning stage Flex out option