Senior Senior Conference Conference 2010-2011 2010-2011 New Braunfels High School New Braunfels High School New Braunfels, Texas New Braunfels, Texas
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1. Senior Conference 2010-2011 New Braunfels High School New
Braunfels, Texas
2. Counselors Newkirk: Special Populations Jones: A - Ei
McDougal: El Lem Norman: Leo - Roc Torres: Rod - Z Lead
Counselor
3. Recommended & Distinguished Graduation Plans
Recommended
English 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science 4 credits
Social Studies 4 credits
Speech .5 credit
PE 1 credit
Second Language 2 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit
Health .5 credit
Electives 5 credits
Total 26 credits
Distinguished
English 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science 4 credits
Social Studies 4 credits
Speech .5 credit
PE 1 credit
Second Language 3 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit
Health .5 credit
Electives 4 credits
Plus 4 advanced measures
Total 26 credits
4. Science
** IPC cannot be used on the Distinguished Graduation Plan
5. Math Math Models cannot be used on the Distinguished
Graduation Plan
6. Recommended & Distinguished Graduation Plans
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Subject Area
Courses
English I, II, III, IV
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 4th
math listed in NB course catalog
Recommended : Biology, IPC, Chemistry or Physics
and 4 th science listed in NB couse catalog
Distinguished: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 4 th
science listed in NB course catalog
World Geography, World History, US History
Government (.5) Economics (.5)
7. Recommended & Distinguished Graduation Plans Speech
Speech or Ag. Communications Health Health PE PE, Athletics, Rotc,
Fall only=Band, & Cheerleading Languages Spanish, French,
German, Chinese Fine Arts Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theater
8. Distinguished Plan Advanced Measures
Any combination of the following:
AP Score of 3 or above on College Board Advanced Placement Exam
PSAT qualifying score for commended Nat'l Hispanic or Outstanding
African American student Dual Credit A grade of 80 or higher on
dual credit courses (1 measure per semster.) ISM Original research/
project conducted under direction of a mentorI
9. Gear up for the future
10. Automatic Admission to Texas Public Colleges and
Universities
All top NBISD high school graduates who successfully complete
the Recommended or Distinguished diploma program will be
automatically admitted into Texas public University or College if
one of the following requirements is met:
Applicant is in the top 10% of their class at the end of their
Junior year or after the first semester of their senior year (as
long as the college application deadlines are met. Some
universities may accept 2 nd semester senior ranksyou must check
each college website).
OR
If applying for the University of Texas in Austin, fall 2011
Freshman applicants must be in the top 8% at the end of their
Junior year. The automatic admission requirements for the class of
2012 will be announced on September 15, 2010.
Applicants must check the deadlines for admissions for each
Texas College/University as they vary greatly. All deadline
information may be found on the College/University website.
11. Application Process
Write each school
Applications may be accessed and completed online.
Watch out for deadlines!
UT/A&M Dec.1 st
Get consent from parents/guardian
Complete applications using guidelines
12. Application Process
Students must get transcript request forms
Request forms from registrar two weeks in advance.
Request can be made at the receptionist desk. Fee $2.00
Transcripts include grades, test scores, rank-in-class, grade
point average and a copy of most recent report card.
If counselor has a section of application to complete, submit
in advance of the mailing date.
AT LEAST TWO WEEKS
13. Application Process
It is the responsibility of the student to mail applications
and supporting documents to the receiving institutions before
deadlines.
14. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Get recommendations from people you know well.
Give plenty of notice: a minimum of two weeks. Otherwise you
might miss a deadline.
Supply information about yourself. Pick up a parent and student
brag sheet form the counseling office.
Remind the adult to keep a copy in case you will be asking for
additional recommendations.
Reading : sentence completions, short & long critical
reading passages, reading comprehension
Writing : grammar, usage, word choice and
a mandatory essay
Penalty : of a point for each wrong answer on multiple
choice
Scores : 200-800 per section added together 2-12 for the
essay
ACT
Math : up to trigonometry
Reading : four passages, one each of Prose
Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, & Natural Science
Writing : optional essay
Science : charts, graphs, and data interpretation
English : stresses grammar
Penalty : None
Scores : 1-36 for each subject , averaged for a composite
score
18. TASP THEA or Accuplacer
19. THEA/Accuplacer
All students entering a Texas 2 or 4 Year public college or
university must take the THEA or Accuplacer test PRIOR to enrolling
in college level courses. If you feel you are eligible for an
exemption from this test, visit the testing or advising office of
your college choice(s) before you register for the test so that
your status for exemption can be determined.
20. Types of Financial Aid Grants Scholarships Loans Work Study
See MS. Truitt for more information.
21. Financial Aid Help
Fill out the FAFSAWorksheet for January applications
Financial-aid officers use this form to determine the amount of
your financial-aid award.
Remember: You must submit a new FAFSA every year youre in
college to qualify for federal aid.
Fill out the paper FAFSA or fill it out online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Visit with Mrs. Truitt if you need help
22.
Start with Mrs. Truitt in the Career Center or the
financial-aid office at your selected college/university.
The internet also offers a wealth of information about
scholarships and financial-aid. WiredScholar.com and FastWeb.com
are two good sites for learning about financial aid on the
Web.
Learn about Loans subsidized and unsubsidized (unsubsidized
accrues interest from the beginning )
23. Important Date Visit Mrs. Truitt in the Career Center for
upcoming Financial Aid Day!
24. BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP FRAUD
Claims that should raise red flags
the grant is guaranteed or your money back
you cant get this information anywhere else
may I have your credit card or bank number to hold this
scholarship
well do all the work
youve been selected by the foundation to receive a scholarship
or grant or youre a finalist
25. NCAA Clearinghouse All Student-Athletes must register with
the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse See Mrs. Truitt for more
information! Hotline 877-622-2321 www.eligibilitycenter.org.
26. OPTIONS OTHER THAN COLLEGE Going on for Further Training
Private trade Technical Business Vocational Schools Going
Immediately to Work You should do some researching now about job
opportunities in the immediate and long-range future. Visit the
Career Center .
27. Thinking about a community college? You can earn: Academic
credits to transfer to a four-year college An Associates degree Or
a Technical certificate Check with Ms. Truitt for college reps.
visiting our campus. Your future depends on you!
28. San Antonio College Northwest Vista Northeast Lakeview
College St. Philips College Palo Alto College Central Texas
Technology
29. Going into the Military? Talk to recruiters from the
various services and schedule a visit. Take the Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Oct. 13 2010 Gather
information about specialized military opportunities such as the
academies, ROTC scholarships, the national guard and reserve
programs. Websites: www. goarmy.com navy.com marines.com
airforce.com
30. A Crate Idea
A Crate idea to help you organize for the college/career
exploration process that you will be involved in during your senior
year.
Recommended file folders
Career Planning
Standardized Tests
College Planning
Activities Resume
Campus Visits
Portfolio
Interview
Personal Statement/Essay
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Military/ROTC Scholarship
NCAA
Special thanks to Evelyn Yeagle for the documentation of this crate
idea.
31. Senior Graduation may 26 , 2011 See you there!