Class of 2020 Parent Meeting

1. Class of 2020 Parent Meeting KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL

2. Class of 2020 Status • Minimum of 17 credits • Must be in third year of high school

3. Counselors Allison Wallace A-I Tequilla McMillan J-K and ESL Rachel Shol M-Z Amanda Gray IB Michelle McClendon Case Manager Mary-Margaret Bollato Graduation Advisor

4. House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements All students at Klein Oak High School are working towards a Foundation + Endorsement High School Diploma

5. STAAR • All graduating seniors must meet the passing standard on the EOC exams: • Next testing opportunities: English 1 June 24, 2019 English 2 June 6, 2019 Algebra 1 May 6, 2019 Biology May 7, 2019 US History May 8, 2019

6. Graduation Advisor____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Referral through Grade Level Counselor • Facilitate the Credit Recovery Program • Support the TXVSN coordinator on campus • Identify at-risk students, assess Klein Oak and student needs, and develop/coordinate interventions • Plan, implement and evaluate high school completion with underachieving student groups. • Maximize graduation outcomes for Klein Oak High School • Consult with all stakeholders to identify and address pertinent problems and concerns related to high school completion • Enhance success of students who are at-risk of dropping out of school • Collaborate with key individuals to support 8th to 9th grade transition for students who exhibit early warning signs for dropping out of school • Implement transition programs for students who are 1st generation college students • Identify students who have dropped out and provide support to encourage re-engagement in school and attain high school completion • Build relationships for support student success and outcomes

7. Credit Recovery • Online program offered during the school day, after school and Klein Oak summer school • Students may earn credit in courses they have previously failed • NCAA – may receive a numeric grade if completion is done under a certified teacher

8. Post-Secondary Planning • Research all opportunities available for your career interest University/College – 2-year or 4-year campus Public versus Private In-State or Out-of-State Large, Medium or Small Technical or Trade School Military Workforce Employment

9. Research, Research, Research • The internet is an excellent source for career information – take note of the requirements to apply whichever pathway you select • Make arrangements to visit and tour your place of interest – meet with prospective admissions offices/workforce employers to gather pertinent information • Set up an appointment with the Financial Aid/HR office to answer any of your questions

10. Military • It is recommended the student take the ASVAB exam offered twice (Fall and Spring) at Klein Oak. The local recruitment office will also set a date to test. • Air Force • Army • Navy • Marines • Coast Guard All branches of military service frequently visit Klein Oak’s campus during lunch periods. Students are encouraged to visit with a recruiter. They will receive specific information for the particular branch of service.

11. Community College • Most require the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) and not the ACT/SAT. If a student has taken an ACT/SAT exam they may be exempt from the TSI if their scores are high enough. The Community Colleges generally have a testing center on campus where a student may sign up to take the TSI exam. • Documents generally required for admission: Electronic application Official copy of the final high school transcript showing all grades and graduation date Official test scores (TSI, ACT or SAT)

12. University/College AdmissionsFour-Year Institutions • Colleges/universities search for well-rounded students who have taken rigorous courses showing interest in their major or intended career pathway • ‘Laundry lists’ are not what colleges/universities want to see – passion or in-depth involvement in a few activities or community service – set yourself apart from others – looking for uniqueness • Gain valuable experience through employment • Demonstrate leadership qualities by holding an office • Resume – build one and document everything

13. State of Texas Automatic Admissions • All Texas state public universities have automatic admission for the top 10% students in the Senior class. University of Texas is the exception with 6% of the top students admitted. • Automatic admission is into the universities. It does not guarantee admission to the degree program a student may pursue. Students are admitted to their major based on a holistic review. It is not based on application submission date. • Class of 2020 automatic admissions (top 10%) are required to have credit for Algebra 2. • Students not in the top 6% for UT and top 10% for A & M have the opportunity for admission through Academic Review. The process includes a holistic review of the student along with their score(s) on the SAT or ACT. • At this time we do not have information on whether there will be priority deadlines for UT and A & M next year.

14. Application Checklists • ALWAYS check the college admissions website for all application information – organization is key – MOST IMPORTANT – a deadline is a deadline – no exceptions made! Information on which application to use will be noted. The two most frequently used are: www.applytexas.org and www.commonapp.org. • Essay prompts are available beginning July 1 – make sure you know what is required, recommended and/or optional as an application is not complete if required. • Letters of Recommendation – are they required? Instructions on how many and who should you ask to write them is important information. • Official transcript – is required to be submitted with the application. An additional transcript may be necessary at midyear. A final transcript must be sent after graduation. Don’t forget to request to send it! • Admission tests – SAT or ACT – an application is not considered complete for admission until test scores are received – for test dates visit the College Board or ACT websites for updated information – www.collegeboard.org and ACT.org.

15. Official Transcript • A ‘picture’ of a student’s academic history in high school detailing all credits earned including failing grades. • Colleges/universities require a transcript to validate what a student reports on their application. Transcripts must be sent directly to the college/university by the Registrar. • Each transcript request form will be completed by the student/parent along with payment of a $2.00 fee. • Colleges/universities may request the transcript be sent up to three times: First – Preliminary - is sent with the application for admission Second – Midyear after first semester – may not be required by all colleges/universities Third – Final is sent to only the college/university student will be enrolling

16. Grading Scale versus GPA Scale • Klein ISD awards grade values based on a 6.0 grading scale. Each numeric grade receives its own grade point. Currently there 3 categories for grade points: Honors/GT/AP/IB/Dual Credit (highest grade point 6.0) Advanced (highest grade point 5.5) and Regular (highest grade point 5.0). Grade point values are awarded at the end of the semester based on the course in which the final examination is administered. • Klein ISD’s official GPA is on a 4.0 weighted scale. It is based on the lowest ‘A’ which is 90 on the 5.0. All grades above this point receive additional weights for the grades. (Ex. 98 on the Regular scale is 4.8. 98 on the 5.5 scale is 5.3. 98 on the 6.0 scale is 5.8.) The official GPA is calculated twice – Preliminary is after the completion of the junior year and Final is after the completion of the first semester of the senior year.

17. Financial Aid • All monies distributed to students are through the Financial Aid office on each college/university • FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid – parent and student must have a FSA ID number – https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsiad. Application opens on October 1, 2019 for the 2020 fall college admissions. • CSS/Financial Aid Profile may be required by some colleges/universities. Application available through www.collegeboard.com/profile. • Grants are free money and do not require repayment. • Loans may be deferred though they must be paid back. • Work Study are generally funds provided to the student through available jobs on campus.

18. Scholarships • Student should check the scholarship website of each college/university when applying for admission. • Scholarships are also available on the Klein Oak Counseling website. They are posted continuously as received. Check back frequently. • Check with parents employer or organizations parents may belong as they may provide opportunities for scholarships. • GI Bill – refer to the Federal Government website for details. • Hazelwood Act – refer to the Federal Government website for details. • Yellow Ribbon Program – scholarship for post 9/11 GI Bill veterans – refer to the Federal Government website for details. • Beware of scholarship scams – NEVER pay for a scholarship no matter how small. NEVER give a social security number . REMEMBER – if it sounds too good to be true it is!

19. Where to Find Information • Klein Oak website: • http://kleinoak.kleinisd.net/ • Counseling • Grade Level Information • Class of 2020

20. QUESTIONS?