Junior Guidance Class of 2019 Carroll Senior High

Junior Guidance Class of 2019 Carroll Senior High School Fall 2017

CSHS Guidance Staff Counselors Alpha Tracey Flores A-D Melissa Woodward E-K Keri Bettencourt L-Q Tammy Grasmick R-Z Office Staff Deidra Mulloy Ann Fore Shela Daniel Position Registrar Receptionist Secretary

Transcripts A transcript shows all courses a student has taken for high school credit. All grades, including grades below 70, will be recorded. Transcripts will show the following: • Completed Courses • Summer School Courses • Correspondence Courses/Credit By Exams • GPA • Rank in class if top ten percent Stop by the guidance to pick up a free copy of your transcript!

Credits and Graduation Plans 26 credits required for graduation Foundations- Distinguished Level of Achievement with at least one endorsement Required STAAR/EOC assessments must also be passed: • English 1 • English 2 • US History Algebra 1 Biology

Success Scholar distinction requires you successfully complete all of the Foundations- DLA requirements plus: • Third year of same Foreign Language • A 70 or higher average in every course taken • 100 hours of Community Service Each student will enter hours into x 2 VOL through his/her Naviance account. Instructions for logging hours into x 2 VOL are in the Documents Library on your Naviance home page.

Campus Chats What are campus chats? Campus chats consist of college representatives from around the United States visiting CSHS during the school day beginning at 1: 05 PM. Students have the opportunity to introduce themselves to college recruiters, hear valuable information about the specific school and ask lots of questions. For a list of colleges that are scheduled for upcoming Campus Chats, look under the “Colleges” Tab on your Naviance account!

College Visits Juniors are allowed two days of college visitation per year. Prior to visiting the college, the student must inform the Attendance Office and pick up an Official College Visit Form. See your Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Miller, if you have any questions regarding your attendance and/or official college visits.

College Fair October 25, 2017 6: 00 – 8: 00 p. m. CSHS Gyms

• Pre-register for the fair by going to www. gotocollegefairs. com Select ‘TACRAO’ for the fair you plan to attend • Spend more time talking with college reps and less time filling out information cards. • About half the reps will have barcode scanners; not all scanners will be able to read smartphones, so be sure to print out the paper barcode. • By registering, students can elaborate on their special interests, accomplishments, and extracurricular activities. • Information is shared securely and accurately only with the colleges of the student’s choosing.

PSAT October 11, 2017 Go to the CSHS website to register and pay online at: https: //aptestservice. com/cshs/ Registration MUST be completed no later than 4: 00 PM on Sept 29 th. The cost is $22. (an additional $10 late fee will be charged for registration beginning Sept 25 th) Test begins at 8: 00 a. m. You will be assigned to a specific testing room at CSHS. Room numbers will be posted in the Library windows.

PSAT What to bring to the test: • Photo ID • Two #2 Pencils • Calculator (four-function, scientific or graphing) Do NOT Bring Cell Phones Cell phones are NOT allowed in the testing room and it will be your responsibility to find a secure location during the test.

Why Take the PSAT? • PSAT Scores are used to develop a free, personalized SAT study with Khan Academy®. • Scores on the PSAT in junior year may qualify students for recognition and scholarship opportunities though the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the National Hispanic Recognition Program. For more details about the PSAT, go to: https: //collegereadiness. collegeboard. org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

National Merit Semifinalists Established in 1955, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that • aims to identify and honor academically talented U. S. high school students; • to stimulate increased support for their education; and • to provide efficient and effective scholarship program management for organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate scholarships. Juniors who fall in the top ½ of 1% become finalists. Each student is assigned a selection index; it is the sum of your math, critical reasoning and writing scores. The selection index changes per year. This prestigious status provides numerous scholarship possibilities.

SAT and ACT We advise students to take the SAT and/or ACT during the spring of their junior year. SAT Registration: www. collegeboard. org ACT Registration: www. actstudent. org

SAT Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. These are the only national admission tests where you choose the tests that best showcase your achievements and interests. There are 20 SAT Subject Tests available. SAT Subject Tests allow you to differentiate yourself in the college admission process or send a strong message regarding your readiness to study specific majors or programs in college. SAT Subject Tests should be taken as close as possible to the time when you complete the course that corresponds to the test.

Testing Timeline PSAT: October 11, 2017 SAT: Spring 2018 ACT: Spring 2018 STAAR/EOC: May 2018 AP Exams: May 2018 Summer/Fall 2018: Student may use this time to retake the SAT or ACT.

Planning Ahead • A student’s GPA is one of the determining factors when colleges review applications. The junior year is extremely important. • Colleges looks for challenging curriculum. They want students to take the most challenging courses in which they can be successful. • Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend. • Solid scores on standardized tests (SAT/ACT) • Passionate involvement in a few activities, demonstrating leadership and initiative.

College Admissions • In addition to the previous listed items, colleges appreciate community service activities. A student’s activity should demonstrate concern for other people and a global view. • Work or out-of-school experiences that illustrate responsibility, dedication, and development of areas of interest. • A well-written essay that provides insight into the student’s unique personality, values and goals. • Letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors that provide evidence of integrity, special skills and positive character traits.

College Admissions • Supplemental recommendations by adults who have had significant direct contact with the student. • Anything unique that makes the student stand out from the pool of applicants. • Overall, colleges are seeking students who will be active, contributing members of the student body at their school.

Junior Conferences! • Meet with your counselor to discuss college planning, career goals, and more! • Make sure your email address is updated in Naviance…information regarding scheduling your junior conference will be sent via email using the address you have listed in Naviance.

Boys State/Girls State • Interested in government and leadership? • Talk with your counselor about being nominated to represent CSHS at Boys State or Girls State this summer

Naviance http: //connection. naviance. com/carroll • College search • Career Interest/personality type Inventories • Resume builder • Scholarship search • Find out about upcoming campus chats If you have misplaced your username or password, email your counselor.

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We look forward to working with you! Tracey Flores tracey. flores@southlakecarroll. edu Melissa Woodward melissa. woodward@southlakecarroll. edu Keri Bettencourt keri. bettencourt@southlakecarroll. edu Tammy Grasmick tamara. grasmick@southlakecarroll. edu Guidance Office Main: (817) 949 -5813 Fax: (817) 949 -5959