JERSEY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL Senior parent night September

JERSEY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL Senior parent night September 26, 2016 6: 30 pm -auditorium

JVHS Counselors House J: Sally Davis Sheri Ragsdale (A-L) (M-Z) House V: Michele Landry Denise Malveaux (A-L) (M-Z) House H: Trina Wuensche Holly Coneway (A-L) (M-Z) House S: Jennifer Simpson Karen Tyler (A-L) (M-Z) 9 TH Grade Academy Coordinating Counselor Maria Lewis College & Career Specialist Mr. Eric Hernandez

SENIOR AP AND CLASS SPONSORS ** APs: -Yolonda Sneed -Mike Ray **Class Sponsors -Ms. Linda Gross -Ms. Laura Oswalt SENIOR FEES- $85 Fall/$105 after Christmas https: //cyfair. schoolcashonline. com

Important Dates n Oct. 1 FAFSA Available n Oct. 4 College Talk: Financial Aid/Scholarships Paying for College 6: 30 PM D-LGI n Oct. 11 th 5: 00 -8: 00 PM, Berry Center Career and College Night n Oct. 18 th 6: 00 -8: 00 PM, Berry Center FAFSA Night n Nov. 1 st Military Academy Night 7: 00 -9: 00 PM Berry Center

Important Dates (continued) n May 2 nd -13 th AP Exams n May 15 Senior Awards Night n May 19 Prom n May 26 Graduation

GRADUATION Date: May 26 Time: 8: 00 am Location: The Berry Center HONOR GRADUATES: 6. 50 – Summa Cum Laude 6. 25 – Magna Cum Laude 6. 0 – Cum Laude

Graduation Requirements Must have all required and elective credits to graduate in 2017. n n 22 credits Minimum Graduation Plan 26 credits Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan: 3 rd year of a Foreign Language PLUS 4 advanced measures Must pass all EOC tests to receive diploma and participate in Graduation n English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History Correspondence courses: must be completed and grade recorded by Dec. 1 st Summer Graduation ceremony after Summer School in August

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE *Students who are planning on playing college sports in a Division 1 or II college or university must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse early in their senior year. *Register online at: www. ncaaclearninghouse. net

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE n *Core courses must be passed each semester. n Check NCAA website for courses that must be passed and courses that are not accepted such as Correspondence Courses. n *Order official transcript from Registrar to be mailed to Clearing house

COLLEGE VISITATION DAYS n Definitely visit colleges n Seniors have 2 college days (must be used by Prom) n See Attendance Office forms n AP and Parent signature MUST be obtained PRIOR to each college day n Must get a college STAMP/SEAL on form ON visitation day or it will not be approved by Attendance Office n College Days do not count against attendance or exemptions

Final Exam Exemptions n Must have and 80+ semester average n No more than 3 semester absences n Seniors get 4 Fall and 7 Spring exemptions n n School-sponsored field trips and college days are the ONLY absence codes that do not count against exemptions Fees, suspension, alternative discipline placements and U in conduct cause immediate loss of exemptions

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION n See Ms. Magallan in Attendance for Personal Data Sheet form and College Applications ONLY n Recommendation letters are not necessary for most colleges, but may be needed for scholarships n See Mrs. Flores in the Library n Choose someone who knows you well – teacher, employer, club sponsor, etc. n Written request at least 3 weeks before you need it. n Students, it is always nice to write a thank you note to the person recommending you

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE n Ranking information available – students should have already picked up at Counselors’ Corner n Next ranking in January 2017 n Order transcripts for college admission and scholarships

Important Vaccination Bacterial Meningitis Immunization record MUST be received by the school you will be attending.

POST-Secondary Options n Employment n Military n Trade or technical school n Community college n Junior college n 4 year college or university

MILITARY **Access recruiters on campus

Junior Colleges and Trade Schools n Trade or Technical Schools: -offer intensive training in particular area -often help locate employment upon graduation n Community or Junior Colleges: -offer core courses that will transfer to a 4 year university or college -offer certification and training programs -good transition for students not wanting to start off at a large college

4 year Colleges and Universities n Take SAT/ACT and/or subject tests n Complete application early n Send transcript n Send recommendations n Apply for financial aid n Apply for housing

TESTING EOC (If not previously passed) SAT or ACT - for college admission SAT Subject Test - for certain colleges TSI (Texas Success Initiative) – must be taken prior to registration to a Texas college; if not exempt. Junior or Community Colleges are open admissions and do not require SAT or ACT tests but do require the TSI, if not exempt.

TSI Texas Success Initiative n State Law requires all students attending public institutions of higher education be assessed in reading, writing and math before enrolling in classes. The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state legislated program designed to improve student success in college. n All students, unless considered TSI Exempt, must take the TSI assessment prior to enrolling in classes. Students scoring below the placement test standards are required to enroll in developmental courses which do not apply towards a degree or certificate. n Students who have recently taken approved college assessment tests (SAT, ACT) may be exempt from part or all placement tests. n Students who have completed the approved developmental course sequence may also be exempt from placement testing.

Testing 2016 -2017 n SAT Dates: n ACT Dates: -Oct. 1 -Sept. 10 -Nov. 5 -Dec. 3 -Jan. 21 -March 11 -May 6 -June 3 -Oct. 22 -Dec. 10 -Feb. 11 -April 8 -June 10 Register online: www. collegeboard. org Register online: www. act. org There are registration fees and deadlines!!!

Testing 2016 -2017 n JV School Code 443381 n JV Test Center Code 44495 n Check to see which test the college of your choice prefers and check scores needed. n Consider taking both the SAT and the ACT. n Decide which one you tested better on. n Test again, if necessary.

Steps to Completing College Applications 1. Fill out the application carefully and thoroughly, including required essays. Most are done online. 2. Request an official transcript be sent to the college from the Registrar’s office. 3. Have SAT/ACT test scores sent to the college from the testing agency. 4. Apply to all schools by winter break, if possible. 5. Have essays proofread by an English teacher.

College Applications n Apply Texas – used for all Texas state schools www. applytexas. org n Students graduating in the top 10% are automatically admitted to Texas State public colleges if application and supporting materials are completed and submitted on time. n EXCEPTION: UT: n n Summer/Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 applicants: Top 8% Summer/Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 applicants: Top 7% n Private universities have their own applications or you may use the Common Application: www. commonapp. org

Types of Financial Aid n Grants and Scholarships – funds are given as a gift and do not have to be repaid. May require a certain grade point average to maintain the financial gift. n Loans – funds have to be repaid with interest n Work Study – funds are earned on an hourly basis for services rendered. Typically, are part -time jobs on campus.

Applying for Financial Aid n Complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year, starting October 1 of senior year -apply for a student & parent PIN number at: www. pin. ed. gov -apply for financial aid online at: www. fafsa. ed. gov n FAFSA is not a scholarship application. n Some scholarships require FAFSA information to determine financial need.

TASFA n Texas application for state financial aid n Available for undocumented students n www. collegeforalltexans. com

HELPFUL WEBSITES: n www. fafsa. ed. gov n www. fastweb. com n www. aie. org n www. texas-colleges-trade-vocational-schools. org n www. degreesearch. com n www. collegebound. net n www. hotjobs. yahoo. com n www. collegeforalltexans. com (TX application for state financial aid, TAFSA for undocumented students)

College and Career Center Upcoming Dates n October Class Visits – FAFSA (Govt & Eco) n Tue. Oct. 4 – College Talk @ JV – FAFSA & Scholarships n Tue. Oct. 11 – College Night – Berry Center n Tue Oct. 18 – FAFSA Night - Berry Center n Fri. Oct. 28 – HARN College Fair during school

ha. Ve a great Year!