Senior Remind App:Text @madsens22 to 81010
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: FOUNDATION PROGRAM WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT (INCLUDES ONE ENDORSEMENT)• English: 4 credits
• Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra 2 required)
• Science: 4 credits
• Social Studies: 4 credits
• Language other than English: 2 credits
• Health: .5 credit
• PE: 1 credit
• Fine Art: 1 credit
• Electives: 6.5 credits (including your endorsement)
• Total credits: 26
You can get your transcript on Skyward
under the ‘Portfolio’ tab
RANK IN CLASS
• Required graduation courses (26 only)
• Rank is calculated through the end of the 7th semester
• Elective courses that produce the highest weighted grade will be used to calculate rank
• Class rank will be based upon a weighted grade average
• Classes taken in middle school do NOT count toward rank
HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATION
Summa Cum Laude – 100+
Magna Cum Laude – 95 -99
Cum Laude – 90 -94
• MUST complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement diploma (26 credits with an endorsement)
• Overall weighted GPA NOT rank weighted GPA
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL….WHAT’S NEXT???
Work/MilitaryTalk to Recruiters
Take ASVAB (10/05/21)
Selective Service Registration:
Here
Trade/Technical Training
Visit http://www.trade-schools.net
This will allow you to search by
trade/area/interest
College
WHERE TO START: INTEREST INVENTORIES
COLLEGE: COMPARING INSTITUTIONS
College Navigator
more search options: 25% test score ACT/SAT; Net price indicator
College Scorecard
extremely visual; easy comparison
Big FutureFilter for what type of school you are looking for...fit
COLLEGE VISIT VERIFICATION
▶Students may take up to 2 days per school year during a student’s junior and senior years
▶The higher education institution has a form that must verify the visit with a signature and date. Ask for this form before you leave the visit and turn in to the attendance office when you return to Madison.
IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
Regular Admissions deadlines are typically November 1st (many apps open July 1)
If applying to a Texas Public School-
www.applytexas.org
If applying to a U.S. Private School-
www.commonapp.org
Other common platforms: Coalition, SendEdu
Check college websites for specific admissions information and deadlines
SAT Collegeboard.org Score: 400-1600
ACT ACT.orgIncludes science section
Score: 1-36
TSI (Texas Success
Initiative)
Taken at Madison or Your College
To help college determine if you are ready for college
level courseworkYou may be exempt based
on SAT/ACT scores
SAT School Day Oct 28: ONLY those who did not take it on
March 24
Detailed SAT vs ACT information:
HERE
**Fee waivers available from Mrs. Avalos in the Counseling
office ([email protected])
COLLEGE READINESS TESTS
Khan Academy Official SAT Practice
FREE
ACT AcademyFREE
Café CollegeFREE
Ms. Cole is our San Antonio Educational Partnership
Representative
FREE SAT/ACT TEST PREPARATION
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST AND COST
▶ All transcripts must be requested via ScribOrder (online) at neisdtx.scriborder.com/
▶ All transcripts are $5.00 and can be paid online▶ In the spring you will be given a coupon code for a free
final transcript to be sent to your chosen college/university
▶ You will have two weeks to fulfill that order; after which time the coupon code will be cancelled
2022
The counseling office welcomes:
Mrs. Meghan Myers (College, Career, and Military Readiness Specialist)• Mrs. Myers coordinates AP testing, SAT School Day , PSAT, ASVAB, and and TSI testing,
organizes Alamo Community College programs, supports students and parents with college applications, Financial Aid (FAFSA) and scholarships, coordinates college visits, helps connect students with military recruiters and provides guidance for students interested in trade or technical school. Her email address is [email protected]
Mr. Justice Medina (San Antonio Educational Partnership Advisor) • Mr. Medina can assist you with all your post-secondary needs. He helps college applications,
FAFSA, Scholarships, resume and essay writing. He is also our expert on the Café College Scholarship application process. You can make an advising appointment with Mr. Medina. Contact him at https://saedpartnership.org/road-to-success His email is [email protected]
GO CENTERJoin the Class of 2022 Google Classroom
hereThe join code is: j7vkmw
https://linktr.ee/MadisonGoCenter
Go Center Remind:Text @mavsgocent to 81010
9/28/21 Virtual Financial Aid Family night 6-7 PM via Zoom
10/01/21 FAFSA OPENS (You MUST complete this for graduation)
10/05/21-ASVAB Testing (2 Sessions- 9:00 am and 12:30 pm)
10/9/21 Parent Meetings BY APPOINTMENT from 9-1:00 in the library to help families fill out FAFSA
10/28/21 SAT School Day (ONLY if you did not take it on SAT school day last year (March 24))
11/17/21—NEISD College Fair
IMPORTANT DATES
Email or meet with your counselor if you have questions!!
A – Bt Mrs. Stelter [email protected]
Bu-F Mrs. Moyer [email protected]
G – Jo Mrs. Padilla [email protected]
Jp – Ng Mrs. Ozuna-Martinez [email protected]
Nh – Sa Mrs. Clarke [email protected]
Sb – Z Ms. Brandvold [email protected]
AG Mrs. Suarez [email protected]