ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS of 2019 PARENTSTUDENT

ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS of 2019 PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION

Senior Class of 2019 Sienna Flores, Sponsor Text 81010 @alvin 2019

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR. . . • Lots of memory making! • Lots of photo opportunities! • Lots of chances to get involved!

Financially speaking. . . • There are lots of cost that we do not realize are coming our way as senior parents. • The national average for a high school senior year is $1400. • Where is that money spent? –Senior pictures –Yearbook and yearbook ad’s –Cap and Gown –Graduation announcements –T-shirts –Prom –Kid Day –Senior Trip to Typhoon Texas –Powderpuff –Kings of the Court –Testing Fees –College Applications –Graduation Party –Special attire for Graduation and Baccalaureate –Not to mention any other extra curricular activities your student may participate in.

How to stay informed? • Sign up for Remind! –Text 81010 @alvin 2019 –Sign up for my Senior E-newsletter • Read the Senior Information included in the Jacket Weekly email • Take a Senior Events letter tonight. • Ask your Senior: What’s new?

What to know now? • Yearbook are on sale! They are the cheapest they will be this year RIGHT NOW! –$70. 00 –Order at Balfour. com or LK 129 –Contact Jtompkins@alvinisd. net • Did your Senior miss Senior yearbook photos over the summer? –Sign up for a photo time outside CM 216. –Photos will be taken on Tuesday & Wednesday 10/2 & 10/3

Senior Class Information Sienna Flores, Senior Class Sponsor Fall Semester Dates October Monday- 1 st FAFSA enrollment opens Tuesday & Wednesday- 2 nd & 3 rd Senior Photo Retakes LAST OPPORTUNITY Wednesday- 10 th ASVAB Tuesday- 16 th Homecoming Parade Friday- 19 th Homecoming Game Saturday- 20 th Homecoming Dance, AHS Cafeteria 7 pm-11 pm Friday- 26 th Balfour presentation for Cap and Gown packets during homeroom November Wednesday-1 st Local Scholarship Packets are available (tentative) Friday- 2 nd Senior Pep Rally Thursday & Friday- 8 th & 9 th Balfour in the cafeteria for cap & gown orders Tuesday- 13 th AHS hosts AISD College Night at the JB Hensler Center 6: 30 pm-8: 00 December Thursday- 13 th Powderpuff, AHS Memorial Stadium Wednesday- 19 th ASVAB

Senior Class Information Spring Semester Dates February Saturday- 9 th Kings of the Court, Competition Gym Sunday- 10 th Local Scholarship Packet Due (tentative) Wednesday- 20 th Senior Panoramic Photo March April Saturday- 6 th Prom, Galveston Convention Center, 8 pm. Midnight Thursday- 18 th Kid Day Monday- 29 th Senior Awards Night May Sunday- 19 th Baccalaureate Location and time TBA Monday- 20 th Senior Walk Friday- 24 th Senior Sunset Saturday- 25 th Graduation, NRG Center, 1 pm

SENIOR COUNSELOR CONFERENCES

AHS Counselors & Advanced Academics Specialist Counselors for students with last names starting with the letters: W-B Dani Gilcrease 281 -245 -3627 C-F Karen Daly 281 -245 -2733 G-J Donna Ruby 281 -245 -2713 K-M Ashley Miller 281 -245 -2683 N-R Vicki Cleland 281 -245 -2663 S-V Ron Fitzwater 281 -245 -2694 Special Programs Shannon Geletka 281 -245 -2753 Lead 281 -245 -2693 Carlene Leal ACC Dual Enrollment Alpha Trevino 281 -245 -2726 Michelle De. Leon Adv Academics Specialist 281 -245 -3000

SENIOR CLASSIFICATION ▪ Students must have earned a total of 19 credits to be classified as a senior at the beginning of the year. ▪ 4 th year students are reclassified at the as soon as they reach 19 credits.

SENIOR FALL UPDATE MEETING (September through October) ▪ Transcript Review (Credit Check - update audit sheet) ▪ GPA /Class Rank Review ▪ Current schedule ▪ Graduation requirements ▪ Credit Recovery ▪ EOC testing ▪ SAT/ACT Testing ▪ College Application Process

PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE GRADUATION PLANS Foundation 22 Credits (administrative approval only) FHSP + Endorsements 26 Credits 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, and an advanced ELA credit 3 credits Math – Algebra I, Geometry, and an advanced math credit 3 credits Science – Biology, two advanced science credits 4 credits Math – Algebra I, Geometry, and two advanced math credits 4 credits Science – Biology, three advanced science credits Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits *Necessary to be considered for Top 10% Honors/Automatic Admission 4 credits English – ELA I, III, and an advanced ELA credit 4 credits Math – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 1 adv math 4 credits Science – Biology, three advanced science credits 3 credits Social Studies – U. S. History, Government, Economics, and either World Geography or World History 3 credits Social Studies – U. S. History, Government, Economics, and either World Geo or World History 2 credits in Languages other than English 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Prin of Floral Dsn) 1 credit in Physical Education 0. 5 credit in Speech* 4. 5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) 6. 5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) *Not required for students who enter high school in 2016 -17 or after school year. 6. 5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Principles of Floral Design) 1 credit in Physical Education

CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS ▪ Credit Recovery Exam - failing grade in course is between 60 -69% ▪ Exams are given at AHS with Credit Recovery Teacher. ▪ Online Credit Recovery (Edgenuity) – failing grade in course below 60% or loss of credit due to lack of attendance. ▪ May be enrolled in a credit recovery class during the school day if there is room in the class and student’s schedule. ▪ Work can be done after school/from home as well. ▪ Students will receive a credit recovery grade of P for passing and F for failing for any credit recovery online class or credit recovery test ▪ Or a student may re-enroll in a failed course to earn credit Edgenuity Online Credit Recovery is not an approved nontraditional course option with NCAA. Student athletes are encouraged to re-enroll in any failed course.

STAAR EOC TESTING Students must take and pass English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History to be eligible for graduation. If needed, retest dates are below: Retest Dates Monday, December 3 -English 1 EOC Re-test Tuesday, December 4 -Biology and USH EOC Re-test Wednesday, December 5 -English 2 EOC Re-test Thursday, December 6 -Algebra 1 EOC Re-test Make-ups will be scheduled Tuesday-Friday of that week.

COLLEGE AND CAREER & ADVANCED ACADEMICS INFORMATION Michelle De. Leon, Advanced Academics Specialist

2016 -2017 SAT/ACT TESTING DATES SAT August 25, 2018 October 6, 2018 November 3, 2018 December 1, 2018 ACT March 9, 2019 September 8, 2018 May 4, 2019 October 27, 2018 June 1, 2019 December 8, 2018 February 9, 2019 Tests administered at AHS April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019

SAT COSTS Test Amount SAT $47. 50 SAT with Essay $64. 5 SAT Subject Test Registration Fees Registration Fee(This covers one test date, on which you can take one, two, or three Subject Tests) $26 Each SAT Subject Test(Except $22 Language Tests with Listening) additional per test Late Registration $29 Test center, date, or test change $29 Score report requests at registration 4 included Scores by web Free

ACT COSTS Test Amount ACT (no Writing) $50. 50 ACT with writing $67. 00 Late Registration $30. 00 Test center, date, or test change $30. 00 Score report requests at registration 4 included Scores by web Free

TESTING & FEE WAIVERS College Entrance exams are: SAT – apply at sat. collegeboard. org ACT – apply at actstudent. org Depending on the school you are applying to or the major you are selecting you may also want and need to take an SAT Subject Test. If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch you will be eligible for fee waivers for the following: SAT, ACT, NCAA Clearinghouse and some college applications

NEW SAT FORMAT CHANGES ▪ No penalty for guessing ▪ Words in Context ▪ Command of Evidence ▪ Math that Matters Most ▪ Problem Solving and Data Analysis: All areas of math including problems related to science and history/social studies ▪ Heart of Algebra: Basic Algebra I & II ▪ Passport to Advanced Math: Advanced Algebra II ▪ Additional Topics in Math: Geometry, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers ▪ The Great Global Conversation and U. S. Founding Documents ▪ More resources available ▪ Aligned more to what students are learning

2018 -2019 SAT PRACTICE TEST DATES Register for Alvin ISD SAT Practice Session: https: //goo. gl/forms/KYrq. JYJPCELMq. Veg 2 Cost: Free for Alvin ISD Students SAT Date Registration Deadline Late Registration (Additional $29. 00) Alvin ISD SAT Practice Session (Must Register in Advance) August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 7, 2018 October 6, 2018 Sept. 7, 2018 Sept. 26, 2018 SCHS SAT Practice Session Sept. 15, 2018 November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 MHS SAT Practice Session Oct. 13, 2018 Dec. 1, 2018 Nov. 20, 2018 AHS SAT Practice Session Nov. 10, 2018 March 6, 2019 - SAT School Day at SCHS (Juniors only) Registration opens. Nov. 16, 2018 Deadline: Dec. 21, 2018 No Late Registrations accepted SCHS SAT Practice Session January 19, 2019 March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019 MHS Practice Session February 2, 2018 AHS Practice Session February 2, 2018 May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019

2018 -19 ACT Practice Test Dates Register for Alvin ISD ACT Practice Session: https: //goo. gl/forms/KYrq. JYJPCELMq. Veg 2 Cost: Free for Alvin ISD Students Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration (Additional $29. 50) Alvin ISD ACT Practice Session (Must Register in Advance) September 8, 2018 August 10, 2018 Aug. 11 -26, 2018 MHS ACT Practice Session Sept. 22, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 Sept. 29 -Oct. 14, 2018 SCHS ACT Practice Session October 20, 2018 AHS Practice Session October 20, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 Nov. 3 -19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12 -18, 2018 MHS ACT Practice Session January 12, 2019 AHS ACT Practice Session January 19 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9 -25, 2019 SCHS ACT Practice Session February 2, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4 -20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15 -24, 2019

RESOURCES ACT SAT ▪ The Official SAT Guide ▪ Khan Academy ▪ Has practices designed for student needs ▪ Sample Practice Questions and Study Plan ▪ satpractice. org ▪ actstudent. org ▪ Sample Practice Questions ▪ One Full Test ▪ Test Tips ▪ ACT Academy ▪ The Official ACT Prep Guide

APPLYING TO COLLEGE ▪ Apply Texas for in-state schools - applytexas. org ( Texas A&M, Univeristy of Houston, UT Austin) ▪ Common Application for out-of-state and private schools commonapp. org/ ( Rice, Southern Methodist, Texas Christian University) ▪ If your school is not on either of these networks- you will need to visit the school website for application instructions ▪ Open Enrollment – Junior colleges, 2 year schools ▪ Holistic Review process – During holistic review, colleges/universities consider academic achievement, personal achievement, and special circumstances. ▪ Early Decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. ▪ Early Action plans are nonbinding — students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1. ▪ Early applications look favorable and may be considered for scholarships

ADMISSIONS, WHAT MAKES YOU AN ATTRACTIVE CANDIDATE? ▪ Colleges look at… • What courses and levels (AP/PAP/DC) that AHS offers • What courses and levels the student took • How well the student performed in their chosen courses ▪ Transcript (types of courses) Send High School and Dual Enrollment Transcripts (if applicable) ▪ Test Scores (SAT/ACT/TSI) ▪ Essay ▪ Academic Resume ▪ Achievements/Distinguishing Characteristics/ Honors/Awards ▪ Leadership Positions/Qualities ▪ Unique Talent/Athletic Talent ▪ Diversity in background/Life Experience /Interest ▪ Letters of Recommendation

Life After Dual Credit: Making it Count

Making it Count…. • Applying • Submitting and requesting your ACC transcript. • TSI • Transfer Equivalency Guides • Financial Aid • Reverse Transfer • Additional Tips • Orientation • Bacterial Meningitis • Selecting classes for summer and/or fall

Applying • Apply as an entering freshman • After completing one semester at the university, you will then be reclassified based on the hours of credit you have received and transferred in. • General Classification Chart (verify with your school of choice): • 0 -29 Freshman • 30 -59 Sophomore • 60+ Upperclassman • If you are continuing to ACC, you are already an ACC student! You do not need to complete an admission application. • Be sure to send your ACC and High School transcripts to the colleges as you apply.

Your ACC TRANSCRIPT • You will need an unofficial and official copy of your transcript! • Official copies should be sent as you apply and once you have been accepted. • If you will be attending ACC, there is nothing additional for you to do! Official Transcripts are $7. 50 each

Texas Success Initiative • If you have taken English Dual Credit, and/or successfully passed TSI or met the SAT/ACT exemption, you do not need any additional testing in Reading or Writing. • If you have taken Math 1314, and/or successfully passed TSI or met the SAT/ACT exemption, you do not need any additional testing in Math. • Students planning to attend universities must still take the SAT and/or ACT. • Students continuing with ACC or any other community college do not need to take the SAT and/or ACT (unless required for entry into a specific program).

Transfer Equivalency Guides Once you have determined a school and major, review their course equivalency guide to see how your courses will transfer for that major. Not all classes taken will transfer directly into your major. Some will transfer as electives. Texas Common Course Numbering System www. tccns. org/tccns

Financial Aid: 4 Steps STEP 1: Complete the admission process. You must be fully admitted for your financial aid eligibility to be determined. STEP 2: Pin Number. Students must obtain a PIN to electronically sign the FAFSA. For dependent students, your parent must have a PIN also. STEP 3: Complete the FAFSA The FREE Application for Federal Aid www. fafsa. gov ACC School Code is 003539 STEP 4: Submit all required documents. After receipt and review of FAFSA, students will receive an email requesting any additional documentation. **If prompted and eligible, use the data retrieval tool to avoid additional verification processes. ** http: //www. alvincollege. edu/Financial. Aid. aspx

Reverse Transfer • After completing 60 hrs of course work (between ACC and your university of choice) you may become eligible for an Associate’s degree through the Reverse Transfer Articulation program. • To qualify students must: *Complete 18 ACC credit hours *Have a minimum 2. 0 ACC GPA *Complete the Texas Core Curriculum *Complete the degree requirements for the ACC Associates of Art General Studies Degree. Visit with your ACC Dual Enrollment Advisor to learn more about this option!

Tips & Reminders ü Remember to send both your ACC and high school transcript as you apply and once you have selected your school of choice. ü Be sure to schedule a meeting with an advisor to discuss the classes you have already taken. Have your unofficial ACC transcript from Web. ACCess available! Do this prior to summer or fall registration. ü Attend the first orientation session that you can. If you are continuing to ACC, New Student Orientation is required. ü DO NOT sign up for a course you have already taken. Be sure to pay attention to the course name. ü If you have kept copies of your syllabus, take those along with you, if the transferability of the course is questioned. ü Be sure to have your proof of the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination. You will not be allowed to register for on campus courses without this documentation or a waiver.

Tips & Reminders ü Dual Enrollment Academic courses are guaranteed to transfer with a grade C or higher to any Texas Public College/University according to the Core Curriculum transfer rules and regulations. If you have any challenges transferring a course, please let us know immediately. ü Dual Enrollment Technical courses are not guaranteed to transfer at the university level but may transfer between community colleges. If you have questions, let us know. ü All majors are different. How the transferred course is applied to your degree depends on what the degree requires. Some courses may transfer directly into your major, others may only transfer as elective credit. ü Core completers will receive credit for each course transferred. Students will not be required to pass additional core curriculum courses at the transferees public institution unless the THECB has approved an expanded core curriculum at the institution. ü A list of ACC’s Core Curriculum can be found in the ACC catalog (pg. 47)

When in doubt, always ask questions!!!! Ms. Regan Metoyer-Peterson-Director of Advising (rmetoyer@alvincollege. edu) Ms. Christina Maartens-ACC Advisor (Pearland/Dawson HS) (cmaartens@alvincollege. edu) Ms. Gwendolyn Burgess-ACC Advisor (Turner CCHS) (gburgess@alvincollege. edu) Ms. Alpha Trevino-ACC Advisor (Alvin & Danbury HS) (atrevino@alvincollege. edu) Ms. Monica Silvas- ACC Advisor (Manvel HS) (msilvas@alvincollege. edu) Mr. La. Tisha Harrison-ACC Advisor (Shadow Creek HS) (lharrison@alvincollege. edu) Ms. Akilah A. Martin-Director of College & Career Pathways (amartin@alvincollege. edu)

Alvin ISD Local Scholarships Scot Bryant sbryant@alvinisd. net

AHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: ▪ November 2018 - Local Scholarships available online We will notify parents through e-news, senior remind, and social media as soon as the link is available. If we are able to access parent emails through our Skyward student database, we will add email messages to the notification process. ▪ AHS Students compete with fellow AHS & AISD seniors ▪ Local Scholarships are all electronic and will be completed online. ▪ February 10 th -Deadline to turn in ▪ Announcement of scholarship recipients will take place at the Senior Awards Night on April 29 th.

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