Senior Parent Night Lakeview Centennial High School Counseling

Senior Parent Night Lakeview Centennial High School Counseling Department

Who’s Who in the Counseling Office Mrs. Tracy Stafford – Lead Counselor 12 th grade JO – Z Mr. Mark Ballard – 11 th – NU – Z 12 th – A - JI Mrs. Chelsea Atwell – 11 th grade A – NO Ms. Trelica Dotie – 10 th grade M – Z - 10 th grade A - L Mrs. Cynthia Williams – 9 th grade A - LOU Mr. Ivan Luna – 9 th grade LOV - Z Mrs. Ingram – Counselor Aide Mrs. Creekmore – Magnet Coordinator Mrs. Arugeta – Counselor Secretary Mrs. Carrizales – Magnet & DC Aide Registrar’s Office Mrs. Argueta – Data Clerk Mrs. Robles – Registrar

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank �GPA is based on semester grades �Rank – compares your GPA with the other students in the same grade at LCHS �Honors Graduate – 3. 50 GPA � 21 st GISD Scholar – �Foundation w/endorsement Plan AND � 3 years of the same foreign language, OR �AP Course, OR �Dual Credit course

Credit Recovery �Fall Free/Spring Free/Maymester �Free online courses for students to make up credit needed for graduation. It is offered afterschool at Lakeview. �Students will need to listen to announcements and sign up with their counselor in the counseling office.

NCAA www. eligibilitycenter. org �Register online by the end of junior year �Students who plan to play an athletic sport at a Div. I or Div. II school. �$90 application fee �Can be waived if you qualify for an ACT/SAT fee waiver. �Eligibility is based on test scores, grades, and required core courses taken.

WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR ? • Difficulty of high school courses • High School GPA / Class Rank • SAT / ACT scores • Insight from written essays • Community Service Involvement • Extracurricular Activities

Naviance

HOW DO YOU ACCESS IT? Go to: http: //student. naviance. com/lakeviewchs • Username: SID# (EX: s 123456) • Password: N Pin

Requesting Transcripts �Transcripts can ONLY be requested through NAVIANCE. �The registrar, Mrs. Robles is the only person authorized to send transcripts…. Counselors DO NOT! �See the registrar and complete the “transcript request form” if need to be mailed. Transcripts are free if sent electronically or $1 if need to be sent via mail. �Please allow 24 - 48 hours for the transcript to be processed. �Dual Credit students – Go to DCCCD econnect account as well for your transcript.

Scholarship Websites �moolahspot. com �fastweb. com �collegeboard. org �adventuresineducation. com �scholarshipexperts. com �uncf. org �Goingmerry. com �ronbrown. org �Raiseme. com

CLASS OF 2020 FAFSA/TAFSA Fun Nights @LCHS Library/Computer Lab FALL DATES SPRING DATES Oct. 1, 2019 6 -8 PM FAFSA Jan. 14, 2020 6 -7: 30 PM Fun Night Kick off Feb. 4, 2020 6 -7: 30 PM Nov. 6, 2019 6 -7: 30 PM Dec. 3, 2019 6 -7: 30 PM * Parents Bring Your 2018 Tax Returns

LCHS College Fairs Fall –November 13 th Spring – February 26 th During all lunches

Parent & Student Overview

Dallas County Promise covers the cost of tuition for up to 60 credit hours for up to three years (whichever comes first) at any Dallas County Community College (DCCCD) and a Success Coach for 2018 Dallas County high school graduates from participating campuses.

Dallas County Promise is built on three pillars to support student success Free Tuition at DCCCD + transfer scholarships Success Coach mentor support Inspire changes to serve students better More Students Enrolling, Completing, & Transferring

Three steps to receive free-tuition Promise & Success Coach q. Pledge SENIOR YEAR by February 7, 2020: q. Apply SENIOR YEAR by February 7, 2020: • Make your Promise Pledge at www. Dallas. County. Promise. org • Your pledge is only complete once you see a submission confirmation • Complete application to DCCCD through Apply. TX SENIOR YEAR by March 6, 2020 • Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and list DCCCD college q. Enroll 4 SENIOR YEAR by July 31, 2020 • Complete DCCCD Registration for Fall semester

Promise Benefits to Students 1. Regardless of what FAFSA/TASFA comes back with, Promise students are guaranteed free tuition at any DCCCD campus 2. For ALL students at the 41 participating high schools regardless of income or high school GPA (and no essays!) 3. Promise Pledge also counts as DCCCD Rising Star scholarship application; students will automatically receive book stipend if they meet additional income and GPA requirements 1. 3. 0 GPA 2. Based on FAFSA application – financial need

Dallas Promise Student Information

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