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Senior 2010

The road to life beyond high school. Where do you want to go from here?. Senior 2010. Becoming a Well Rounded Student. Grades and Test Scores Work and Community Service Extracurricular Activities Recommendations Balance between school and outside activities Video.

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Senior 2010

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  1. The road to life beyond high school. Where do you want to go from here? Senior 2010

  2. Becoming a Well Rounded Student • Grades and Test Scores • Work and Community Service • Extracurricular Activities • Recommendations • Balance between school and outside activities • Video

  3. Where do I start when I am so close to being finished? • #1 Testing • ACT and/or SAT • SAT = March 14, May 2 and June 6 • ACT = April 4, June 13 • Register online • Pay online, fee waivers available for eligible students see a counselor • Practice online or gather materials from counselor

  4. #2 College Visits • Visit possible colleges • What to consider: • Affiliation - Academic Environment • Size - Financial Aid • Community - Support Services • Location - Activities/ Social Clubs • Housing - Athletics • Student Body - Specialized Programs

  5. #2 College Visit Continued • Be sure to obtain a business card or something signed and dated by a college representative. CHS does not have “college visit” days. You will have an EXCUSED absence if you visit a college during the school year. • SO. . . Use your summer wisely. • Visiting is an important step in deciding what school to attend.

  6. #3 Get Involved • Use your summer to participate in extracurricular activities • Volunteer • Collect personal recommendation letters from sponsors and trusted family friends • Don’t make life after HS your Parent’s responsibility. • If you don’t know what you want to do or study, explore options that may be available to you.

  7. #4 Applying to College • Start this process early! Many schools have a Dec. 1 deadline for applications beginning this fall. • WWW. ApplyTexas.org • Utilize when possible • May have your transcripts and letters of recommendation sent electronically • Write the “optional essays” and use the scholarship link to apply for school specific scholarships.

  8. #5 Senior Year • Schedule to take a full course load of college or career preparation classes • Keep working on your grades • Continue your extracurricular and volunteer activities • Talk to your counselor, teachers, and parents about your final college choices. • Make a calendar showing application deadlines for admissions, financial aid and scholarships

  9. #5 Senior Year Cont. • Register for and re-take ACT or SAT. • Be sure you have requested that your test scores to be sent to colleges of your choice. • Attend college/career fairs offered by your school or in your area • FAFSA! • Scholarships!

  10. CHS Dual Credit Options • English IV – Eng. 1301 and 1302 • Government and Economics • Must have letter of permission from counselor or principal • Must have met college readiness standards on TAKS • Must pay all applicable fees and tuition to CJC • If completing during ‘09-‘10 year, must enroll in all four courses as classes are “block” scheduled

  11. CHS Senior Course Selection • Government/Economics • Dual Credit • AP Government • English IV • Dual Credit • AP English IV Most seniors on recommended plan this is all they need for graduation. Must have 24 credits to graduate.

  12. Transcript Check Recommended ProgramDistinguished Program • 4 English -All the same except: • 3 Math - 3 Foreign Language • 3 Science -2.5 Electives • 4 Social Studies -have 4 Advanced • 2 Foreign Language measures • 1.5 Physical Education : 3 on AP Exam • .5 Health :PSAT Commended • 1 Technology Application : GPA 3.0 on • 1 Fine Art College/Tech Prep. • 5 Communication • 3.5 Electives.

  13. CHS Approved Courses • New for ‘09 – ’10: • Dual Credit Welding • Senior Seminar • Health Science Tech II (must have had HST I) • Fundamentals of Criminal Law (must have had Intro. To Criminal Justice)

  14. But I STILL don’t know what I want to be when I grow up!?!? • What summer jobs have your really enjoyed? • Gap year? Could that be for you? • Military? • Technical School? • Bridges • Site Id: 0106995 • Password: bulldogs

  15. Top 10 Reasons To Continue Your Education Beyond High School. • You won’t get left behind. • Learn critical-thinking and analytical skills • Earn a higher income. • Exercise your mind. • Do what you love doing and get paid for it. • Meet new people. • Become a part of a cultural stew. • Make connections that can link you to a future. • Have fun. • Fulfill and dream- or begin one.

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