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Welcome Senior Parents!

Welcome Senior Parents!. We are so glad you are here . Senior Parent Night September 12, 2012 Claudia Taylor Johnson High School. Counseling Staff Patti Snider A – CLE Becky Hudkins CLI-HEIK Richard Boeger HEIL – McGO Amy Dominguez-Ibarra McGR – ROP

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Welcome Senior Parents!

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  1. Welcome Senior Parents! We are so glad you are here

  2. Senior Parent NightSeptember 12, 2012Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Counseling Staff Patti Snider A – CLE Becky Hudkins CLI-HEIK Richard Boeger HEIL – McGO Amy Dominguez-Ibarra McGR – ROP Shar Huffman ROQ – Z Carri Elliott STAN Counselor Becky Driver Counselor Clerk Brenda Cales Data Processor Malissa Cox Registrar Christina Garza Secretary

  3. What Do We Do All Day? Phone calls Emails Course Convention Summa Reception Transcript Verification (2700 + & counting!) Dual Credit College Guidance College Updates Testing! AP, PSAT, TAKS, Telpas, EOC, Correspondence Lunch Duty • Individual Counseling • Senior Conferences • Junior Assemblies • Parent Night Meetings • 504/ARD Meetings • Student Registrations • National Merit Reception • SAT waivers • Class Leveling • College Night • Schedule Changes

  4. Agenda • Johnson High School Graduates • Planning for your Senior Year • College Application Process (Fall) • The Financial Aid Monster (Spring) • Graduation is just around the corner

  5. School Profile • 92% of Johnson grads attend college (57% - 4 year institution, 35% -- 2 year institution, 3% military) • 2012 – 1 National Merit winner, 7 National Merit Finalist, 16 Commended Scholars, 18 National Hispanic Scholars, 4 National Achievement Scholars and 1 National Achievement Winner • Profile accompanies transcripts

  6. RANK vs. HONOR GRADUATE • Official Ranking • First official rank delivered on September 21. • Covers grade point average of all classes required for graduation through end of summer school, 2012. • Last and final official rank delivered in January after calculation of fall semester grades in classes required for graduation. • Honor Graduates • Determined by averaging grades from ALL classes taken through fall semester of senior year. • Delivered with final official rank in January. • Summa cum laude: 100 or > GPA • Magna cum laude: 95-99 GPA • Cum laude: 90-94 GPA

  7. Exceptions EIC Board Policy:All courses required for graduation under the recommended program shall be included except those courses taken outside the school day, including but not limited to classes taken during night school, pass/fail classes, correspondence courses, credit by exam grades, summer foreign study programs, or grades exempted by an ARD committee, credits earned in middle school, or classes taken more than once.

  8. Class of 2012 Rank Profile • Top 5% 108.95-116.82 GPA • Top 10% 106.06-108.92 GPA • Top 15% 103.92-106.04 GPA • Top 20% 101.98-103.83 GPA • 1st quarter 100.47-101.97 GPA • 2nd quarter 92.99-100.45 GPA • 3rd quarter 85.55-92.92 GPA • 4th quarter 69.22-85.53 GPA

  9. Planning for my Senior Year-Senior Conference • Meet in small groups • Begin Sept. 24th ; Ends late October • Senior Worksheet • College Information • Senior Booklet - On Line • Available Scholarships Posted on Counseling Website

  10. Johnson Jaguar Senior Conference 2012-2013 Senior Worksheet for_________________________________________________________________ Student Rank Number____out of ______ SAT Score: Rdg:________Math:____________ Grad Plan: Min Rec DAP ACT Score: Composite____________________ THEA exempt: Yes No TAKS ELA_____M______S______SS______ (SAT: R/M = or > 500; total of 1070 ACT: E/M = 19; Composite 23 or >) Credits Earned:_______Credits Required to Graduate:________________________________________ DAP Measures Earned: In Progress: 1.____________________________ 2.__________________________________ 3.____________________________ 4.__________________________________ ABSENCES: More than 9 absences in a class per semester results in NO CREDIT! Post Grad Plans: Military Junior College 4 yr University College Possibilities: Admission Requirements: Deadline: 1._______________________________ SAT:_____________ACT:_____________ ______ 2._______________________________ SAT:_____________ACT:_____________ ______ 3._______________________________ SAT:_____________ACT:_____________ ______ 4._______________________________ SAT:_____________ACT:_____________ ______ Possible Career Interest:_______________________________________________________________ Concerns, Special Circumstances:________________________________________________________ Topics Discussed: Scholarships___BCCEligiblity____FAFSA_____RecLetters____Campus Visits_____

  11. Planning for my Senior Year-Senior BookletCounselor Webpage • Senior Calendar—Important Dates/ Timeline • SAT / ACT / THEA Testing Dates • Application Information • Scholarships • Financial Aid • Helpful Websites

  12. Planning for My Senior Year-Choosing a College • Trips to College Campuses • College Rep Visits @ Johnson during lunches • College Night – October 31, 2012@ BAC 6pm – 8 pm • Preferred Demographics • Size of school • Majors offered • Size of city • Public vs. Private • Resources www.collegeboard.com, US News & World Report, Internet

  13. Step 1: The Application • Texas Common Application--www.applytexas.org • Letters of Recommendation (resume, addressed stamped envelope, thank you) • Resume – List Everything! • Essays • Make It Your Best (choose major personal character trait and choose event that exemplifies the trait) • Proofread! • Get it Critiqued (essayedge.com) • Make Yourself Shine! • On-line is Preferred • Importance of College/University Websites & Contacts

  14. Step 1 Continued: ADDITIONAL FORMS(Usually required from private schools)Counselor Page: Print and give to Ms. Driver in the career center when you request transcriptMid-Year Report:Send after 1st semester grades have been posted

  15. Forms due to Counseling Office • Transcript Release Form • 18-year-old student can sign off • Under 18 form needs parent signature • College Acceptance Letters • Scholarship Awards • In May, Final Transcript Request Form • Request College Transcript in June from San Antonio College (Dual Credit Student Only)

  16. Texas Application FAQ 1. How are college hours determined? • AP scores are converted by each college/university. Those scores will not be counted in the application process. Your child will need to contact the college/university to find out how many hours will be awarded. • Dual Credit courses are 3 hours per semester unless it is a science course which is 4 hours per semester. Only hours that have been completed can be counted.

  17. Step 2: Send Transcripts • Order official transcripts from Ms. Driver in the Counseling Office • 1st transcript is FREE • Transcripts for any scholarship applications are free • All other transcripts will cost $5.00 • Allow 5 days for processing—plan ahead! • We do not Fed Ex or UPS transcripts • Student or parent cannot hand carry an official transcript

  18. Step 3: Send test scores • Student must send SAT/ACT scores directly to universities • Students can take them multiple times • SAT/ACT scores are no longer on transcripts • SAT next test date: October 6 Late Registration deadline Sept. 21 (www.collegeboard.org) • ACT next test date: October 27 Registration deadline September 21 (www.actstudent.org) • Send to prospective universities when taking college entrance exams

  19. SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Measures skills closely related to the content of courses in 4 areas: English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 0 to 36, with 23.4 being the Johnson HS average. • Measures ability to do college-level work in critical reading/math/writing areas. • Each section uses scale from 200-800. • Perfect score: 2400

  20. New to SAT and ACT • You will be prompted to provide an acceptable photo during registration. The photo will appear on your admission ticket. (This photo on the admission ticket will be required beginning with the March tests.) • You must present your admission ticket with your acceptable photo ID to enter your test center. No ticket, no ID, no admission! • Standby test takers will not be admitted unless preregistered on line. • Changes to test center, date or test type will not be permitted on test day. • Be sure to read what acceptable photo ID means

  21. SAT SUBJECT TESTS:*Measures specific knowledge from specific courses taken in high school*Required by some colleges*Generally not used for admissions, but for placement in freshmen classes.*Used for engineering majors in many colleges*Important to check university/department requirements!

  22. College Board Websitewww.collegeboard.org New address • Find suggestions for essays • PSAT test • SAT question of the day • Practice SAT tests • Helpful planning guides

  23. Pay Attention to Deadlines! • December 1st:Think Halloween! • January 15th:Think Christmas! (before break!) • Recommended Time Frame: Have application/transcript/scores mailed a month before deadline • HONORS PROGRAMS: Often have earlier deadlines. Check dates. • SCHOLARSHIPS: Often have earlier deadlines. Check dates.

  24. Let’s review! • First: Complete the Application & send after receiving rank (9-21-12) • Second: Send the Transcript after submitted application • Third: Send Test Scores directly from College Board/ACT

  25. Financial Aid • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid • All students/parents should complete the FAFSA • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • March 1-Priority Deadline • Beware of Scams • Search Engines: • Fastweb.com • Schoolsoup.com • CollegeforTexans.com

  26. Sources of Financial Aid • College Financial Aid Office: 90% of aid controlled by this office (Grants, Loans, Work Study, Scholarships) • Institutional Scholarships:Scholarships for specific majors. • Community Organizations: Foundations, Businesses, Religions, Military (Scholarships)

  27. Available Resources US Dept of Education: Free copy of The Student Guide How to Finance College Education 1-800-4333-3243 Johnson Career Center Index of Majors and Graduate Degrees College Catalogs Minnie Piper Stevens Foundation Frost Bldg at 410 & Nacogdoches

  28. All 18 year old males Must register for Selective Services in order to be eligible for financial aid through FAFSA.

  29. DIPLOMAS Names printed on diplomas will be the name on your child’s birth certificate!This name is printed on your child’s report card.If you see a mistake, please contact Mrs. Cales, data processor.

  30. Tips for a Successful Senior Year • Stay organized • Keep a current calendar of senior events • Sign up for ctjguidanceTwitter and Facebook updates • Check Counseling website regularly • Listen to announcements • Attend College Night and Financial Aid meetings • Read the Senior Booklet • Meet deadlines

  31. GOOD LUCK!

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