Class of 2020,what’s next?

Leadership Team

Monica Speaks, Principal

Dr. Amber Rhoades, Dean of Instruction/Assistant Principal

Amber Bentley, Lead Counselor/12th Grade

Julio Marquina, Student Support Counselor/9th – 11th Grade

Amie Gray, Student Support Counselor Intern

Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 CreditsAlgebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions

Texas High School Diploma

Foundation High School Program

22 Credits

STEMBusiness

&

Industry

Public Services

Arts

&

Humanities

Multi-

disciplinary Studies

Endorsements – 26 Credits

College Admissions Requirements

College admission requirements may be less rigorous than the requirements for a college major of choice.

The number represents the subject credit requirements for admissions. The number in parentheses represents the recommended subject credit(s) for admissions.

The table represents the top 20 college applications made by CCISD’s 2016 graduates and the college admissions requirements.

Data source –Naviance Family Connection.

COLLEGE English Math ScienceSocial

Studies LOTE

UH-MAIN (691) 4 3 2 3 (2)

TX A&M (594) 4 4 4 2

UT Austin (539) 4 3 (4) 2 (3) 3 2 (3)

BAYLOR (351) 4 4 4 3 2

TX State (302) 4 4 4 3 2 (3)

Texas Tech (296) 4 4 4 2

UH Clear Lake (271) 4 4 4 4 2

UT San Antonio (257) (4) (3) (3) (2) (2)

SHSU (205) 4 2 2 3

Rice (169) 4 3 (4) 2(4) 2(4) 2 (4)

SFA (167) 4 3 3 (4) 2

UT Dallas (136) 4 3 (4) 3 (4) 3 (4) 2 (3)

UNT (133) (4) (4) (3) (4) (3)

LSU (132) 4 4 4 4 2

TAMU Galveston (127) 4 4 4 4 2

HBU (112) (4) (3) (3) (3) (1)

UH Downtown (93) (4) (4) (4) (4) (3)

TCU (88) 4 3 3 3 2

Lamar (85) 4 3 2 3 3

M H Baylor (71) 3 2 2

House Bill 588 - Top 10% Rule

• Rank in the Top 10% of your class.

• Must graduate Foundation with Endorsement-Distinguished Level of Achievement

• Enroll in college no more than 2 years after graduating from high school.

• Complete application process to a Texas public university before application deadline.

• The 2009 Legislative Session granted UT Austin permission to raise the admission standard to admit students in the top 7% of their graduating class.

Honor Graduates shall be determined after completion of the first semester of the senior year to include any student with the following cumulative grade point averages:

• Summa Cum Laude: 6.0-5.0

• Magna Cum Laude: 4.99-4.75

• Cum Laude: 4.74-4.5

Graduating with Honors

Post Secondary PlanningBy the year 2022…60-70% of jobs in Houston will require training beyond high school

Options Description / Anticipated Length of Study

On the job training Specific training offered by an employer, includes military service; less than 6 months

Vocational or Technical Certificate Gain additional entry level job skills; offered at many comprehensive high schools; 1 – 3 years

Private Trade School Specific skill training after high school for a particularoccupation; 3 months – 2 years

Associate’s Degree Offered at junior & community colleges; increase employment options with certifications; 2 years

Bachelor’s Degree Formal course of study ; significant increase in employment options with completion of an undergraduate curriculum; 4 years

Master’s Degree Advanced degree – may be required to pursue certain careers; 1 – 2 years beyond bachelor’s

Doctoral or Professional Degree Advanced degree – may be required to pursue certain careers; 3 – 5 years beyond bachelor’s

Military Service

• Educational and monetary benefits

• Learning useful new skills

• Full-time employment

• Job security

ASVAB

(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

• An aptitude test designed to provide you with career information for various civilian and military occupations.

Is College for You?

By attending college, you will:

• Expand your knowledge

and skills

• Learn to express your

thoughts clearly in

speaking and in writing

• Learn to grasp abstract

concepts and theories

• Increase your

understanding of the

world and our community

Real World Translation:

More Job OpportunitiesThe world is changing rapidly. College graduates have more job opportunities than those who do not pursue education beyond high school.

More Earning PotentialOn average, over a lifetime, someone who spends two years in college earns $250,000 more than someone who does not.

Which college is right for you?

Consider a Junior/Community College

1. Transition to college

2. Cost effective

3. Flexible schedule

4. Unsure of major or career interest

5. Ready to join the workforce with a certification or license

Which college is right for you?

•Choice of Majors & Degrees

•Cost

•Location

•Student Activities

•Personal Values

•Reasonableness of Acceptance

College Planning Tasks

➢Develop a preliminary list of colleges and universities, including reach schools, probable schools, and safety schools

➢Request admission literature and financial aid information from colleges & plan your college visits; look for organized campus visits for rising seniors

➢Confirm application deadlines

➢Develop resume; prepare visual and performing arts or sports portfolio if needed

➢Begin the search for scholarship opportunities

What Influences the Admission Decision?

• Class Rank and GPA

• Academic Record (transcript)

• Meet Admission Course Requirements

• College Entrance Exams

• Essays

• Extracurricular Activities

• Special Circumstances

• Interviews

• Leadership

• Special Interests/Talents

• Community Service

• Service to the School

• Recommendations

College Visit Policy

Per CCISD district policy, students may havetwo college visits in their junior year and twocollege visits in their senior year, with twoweek prior approval from their AssistantPrincipal and a letter from the college verifyingattendance on the campus. Absences for pre-approved college visits do not affect springfinal exam exemptions.

Tests for College-Bound Students

TSI Texas Success Initiative

• Standardized exam designed to assess college readiness for entering freshman-level students in the areas of mathematics, reading, and writing; must be completed before a student can earn any hours for coursework

• Some students may be able to exempt the TSIwith certain scores on other standardized exams, such as the SAT or ACT

Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/clearviewtxUsername: Student ID Password: Lunch Pin

Student Account (edit access)

• Update profile, including email address.

• Create an ongoing resume.

• Manage high school course planning.

• Research colleges and universities,

• Prepare for the ACT/SAT test with free test preparation provided by Method Test Prep.

• Investigate career interests and options using the Personality Inventory and Career Interest Profiler.

• Request transcripts

*Per CCISD policy, we do not submit testing information (PSAT, SAT,ACT, AP scores) to colleges/universities. You must request thisinformation be sent directly from the testing agency.

Parent Account (view access)

• Viewing rights only, no editing

• Parent Brag Questionnaire

Create an account:1) ApplyTexas will assign username2) Student will assign password

www.applytexas.org

ApplyTexas

Applying to San Jacinto Community

College

Required SUPPORTING Documents:must be requested by the student in Naviance.

ApplyTexas

1. Transcript

2. Test Scores*

Common Application

1. School Profile

2. School Report/Counselor Evaluation

3. Teacher Evaluations

4. Transcript

5. Test Scores*

*Per CCISD policy, we do not submit testing information (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP scores) to colleges/universities.

Students must request this information be sent directly from the testing agency.

Institution’s Unique Application

1. Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation

2. Transcript 3. Test Scores*

Senior Deficiencies

Deficiency letters and phone calls will be made/sent home the week of January 13th and January 20th.

Deficiency letters and phone calls will be made/sent home the week of March 23rd and March 30th.

Student conferences will be made weekly starting the week of March 30th for students that are not passing a course needed for graduation.

Fall Senior Dates

• October 2nd- Financial Aid Night at Clear Springs High School

• November 13th- College and Career Fair at Clear Falls High School

Upcoming Senior Dates

• TBD- San Jacinto College Application Day

• TBD- Signing Day

• April 9th- Junior/Senior Prom

• May 14th- Senior Awards/Superintendent Scholar Banquet

• May 19th, 20th, 22nd, and 26th - Senior Exams

• May 27th- Senior Clearance/Breakfast

• May 28th- Senior Graduation Practice

• May 29th - Graduation Speaker Practice at Clear Falls HS

• May 30th - Graduation!!