BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR INFORMATION
2015/2016
GRADUATION
May 29 @ 12:30 Tarrant County Convention Center
BHS COUNSELORSA-D Mrs. TravisE-He & Sped. Ms. RamseyHi-M Ms. ConawayN-Sh Mrs. Del HierroSi-Z Mrs. Larson Student Assistance Mrs. Allen
COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT
MONDAY, October 26, 2015
6:00-8:00 PMBCTAL
There will be break out sessions for Financial Aid.
BRING YOUR PARENTS!
Wear your favorite college shirt!
BHS College 101
• October 5, 2015 6:00 Parent meeting for seniors and juniors in the cafeteria.
• We will be presenting on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, letters of recommendation etc.
Scholarship and Financial Aid
• November 9th 6:00 -6:30 Parent meeting about the TCC Endowment Scholarship in cafeteria.
• 6:30 PTSA is hosting a college financial planning event.
Texas Success Initiative formerly THEA (Accuplacer)
College Placement Test—required for Texas public colleges
Now includes a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
Exemptions for certain SAT, ACT, PSAT scores
BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOLCode….
SAT or ACT?
Seniors should take SAT and/or ACT with optional writing tests.
Test covers Algebra 2.
Check your packet for this year’s dates.
TEST DEADLINES & DATES
• SAT I (www.collegeboard.com)• ACT (www.act.org)Register on-line.
SCHOOL CODE IS 445137
TEST PREP It is very import to prepare. There are many free resources or companies you can pay for classes that will help you.
SAT II
ALL SAT II tests are subject specific.
Only take this test IF your college or majorRequires it.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
• TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES www.applytexas.org/
• COMMON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES www.commonapp.org
• KEEP A PAPER COPY
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUICK GUIDE
4 Things:• Complete application for college/university
Keep a copy for your records.
• Pay Application fee to college/university
• Send official transcript to college/university
• Send SAT/ACT test scores to college/university
• Meet deadlines
APPLY for HOUSING
NOTE: Some
schools Require
a housing Deposit
BEFORE you are
admitted to the
school or
university.
RECOMMENDATIONS• Fill out the request form,
make copies, give to the person writing the recommendation. This is your time to sell yourself so brag about yourself and your accomplishments.
• ALLOW TIME between request and deadline.
• Forms available in the Counselor’s Office.
TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts go
directly from our office to the institution you are applying to.
Test scores must be sent from SAT or ACT.
$1.00 per document Request from Janet
Adams, Registrar in Counseling Office.
I need a transcript,
please
I’m Mrs. Adams, may I
help you?
PREVIEW DAYS/COLLEGE VISITS
CHECK COLLEGE WEBSITES
SEE COUNSELOR BOARD FOR ADVERTISED DATES, PLACES AND TIMES
WATCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NCAA Clearinghouse
Students interested in playing Division I or II sports in college MUST register on-line for the clearinghouse BEFORE recruiters can talk to students or coaches regarding students.
Register at www.ncaa.org
Request transcript from Mrs. Adams
FINANCIAL AID QUICK GUIDE
• Types of financial aid available
• Financial aid eligibility
• How to apply for financial aidFAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA!!!
FAFSA
FAFSA
FAFSA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Helpful websites• www.fastweb.com• www.srnexpress.com• www.collegefortexans.com• www.collegeboard.com/pay • www.birdvillehigh.com under
Scholarships
You must complete the applications to be eligible to receive the money!
SCHOLARSHIPS
BEWARE!
It is NOT necessary and there are no benefits in paying for these services:
• FAFSA filing• Scholarship searches
TCC Scholarship
Details on BISD website– Enrolled in BISD all of 11th and
12th grades– Complete all FAFSA process by
August 1 or January 15 prior to enrollment
– Set up and check MyTCC e-mails.
– Application to TCC for admissions
TCC Days
• October 16th TCC will be doing presentations through on level Govt. and Eco. classes. If you are taking dual credit or AP and wish to hear the presentation ask your teacher to allow you to attend one of the presentations.
• October 23rd TCC will be in the library assisting with PAA(Pre-Assessment Activity) and application to TCC.
• November 9th. Parent meeting about TCC Scholarship 6:00 in the cafeteria.
SENIOR ASSEMBLY
Share ALL offered scholarships with Mrs. Travis for end of year Senior Scholarship Assembly and graduation
recognition
SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR
WATCH YOUR DEADLINES
STAAR to Graduate
TEST NEEDEDRETESTS
December 1-4English 1 & 2
Algebra 1
Biology
US History
STAAR STAAR
STAARSTAAR STAAR
GO centerInformation can be found in the counseling
office, cafeteria, and library. Students can go to careercrusing.com:
• Explore careers, colleges, and jobs• Register for ACT/SAT• Research and Apply for Scholarships• Fill out College Applications• Complete Financial Aid Forms• Build resume
InCafeteria
At Home
Stay Connected
• Text Message Reminders Text 81010 type in @bhstud and hit send.
• Facebook: Look for updates on the Birdville High School FB Page.
• Twitter: Follow us on Twitter@Birdville_High
Selective Service
• Men ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., must register with Selective Service. It’s the law! You can register on-line at http://www.sss.gov
Graduation Plans
SBOE Recommended
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SBOE Recommended Plan• English 1-4• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and 4th math• Biology, Chemistry or IPC, Physics, and 4thScience• World Geography, World
History, US History, Government
and Economics• 2 yrs same Foreign Language• One Fine Arts credit• .5 Health/.5 Speech• One PE Credit• One Technology Credit. • 26 credits Total
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLANComplete SBOE Recommended Plan plus
years
SAMEForeign Language
AdvancedMeasures
• 3-5 on AP Tests prior to senior year
• Dual, Concurrent, and/orATC college enrollment with grade of B or better
See EPG for more options
TEXAS SCHOLARSComplete: State Board of Education (SBOE) Recommended Graduation Plan
OR
Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)
ANDTWO Advanced Measures
How does College Work?
G-Rated ONLY• Admissions, scholarship committees,
employers, etc are now checking facebook/twitter, etc. Be clean and politically correct and don’t post anything to anyone you don’t want EVERYONE to see!!!