planning for high school and beyond presented by aisd middle school counselors 2013-2014
TRANSCRIPT
WHY THIS MEETING?
• The importance of higher education
• Coursework for graduation• *Automatic admission of Top 10% • Financial Aid
* Check with the university – not all are 10%
Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates
• Professional Degree $115,000 • Doctoral Degree $101,000• Master's Degree $ 81,000 • Bachelor's Degree $ 64,000• Associate's Degree $ 50,000• Some College $ 46,000 • High School Graduate $ 40,000• Some High School $ 29,000
Work-Life Earnings for Full-Time Employees (in $millions)• Professional Degree $4.4• Doctoral Degree $3.4• Master's Degree $2.5• Bachelor's Degree $2.1 • Associate's Degree $1.6 • Some College $1.5 • High School Graduate $1.2 • Some High School $1.0
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:26 Credits
• 22 Foundation Credits
• Required of ALL Students
• 4 Additional Credits
• 1 Math Credit• 1 Science Credit• 2 Elective
Credits
(Vary by endorsement)
Foundation Requirements22 Credit
• 4 Credits English • 3 Credits each of Math, Science, Social
Studies • 1 Credit PE• 2 Credits of the Same Foreign Language• 1 Credit Fine Arts• .5 Credit Health• 4.5 elective Credits
ENDORSEMENTS• 1 Credit each math and science• 2 Elective Credits (vary by endorsement)
Endorsements are:• Arts and Humanities• Business and Industry• Multidisciplinary• Public Service• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics)
TO EARN DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
• Students should complete the 26 credits consisting of the Foundation plus an endorsement.
• Credits must include Algebra 2 and an Advanced Science
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• Bilingualism and Bi-literacy• Test data:
Outstanding performance on a college AP test or IB examOutstanding performance on PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT
• College Courses:Outstanding performance in a dual credit course
OR
Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification of license
INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMA PROGRAM• Allen High School is
one of 102 in Texas• Application process
prior to acceptance• Must also meet all
state graduation requirements
• Curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound student
• Proficient in language, mathematics, and the experimental sciences
• In-depth exploration of the study of human behavior and the process of educational inquiry
• Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Action, Service component, and an Extended Essay
AP OR IB?• The two overlap often and fit together well• AP is nicely done piecemeal• IB is an intertwined curriculum• Challenges a student’s strengths and
weaknesses• Both give a boost during college
admissions• Both save on the college bill
Certifications available at AHS through CTE programs
Agriculture Science • Floral Design • Veterinary Assistant
Business Science • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Communications and Media Arts Science • Adobe Certified Associate in Flash CS6 • Adobe Certified Associate in Photoshop CS6
Health Science • Certified Nurse Aide • Emergency Medical Technician • Pharmacy Technician
Certifications available at AHS through CTE programs
Human Services Science • Food Handlers • ProStart Certification • ServSafe
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • CISCO Certified Network Associate • Comp TIA A+ • Comp TIA Network+ • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Automatic College Admission
• (TEC), 51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent * of the student’s high school graduating class. The University of Texas gives automatic admission to the top 7%.
*Varies with each University
Automatic Admission
• Enrolls in college no more than two years after graduating from high school
• Submits an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution’s application deadline.
COLLEGE FINANCE 101
• GRANTS-money that is given to a student, usually because of financial need
• SCHOLARSHIPS-money that is awarded because of exceptional achievement, talent, or skill
MORECOLLEGE FINANCE
101WORK-STUDY—money a student earns by working at a college job
LOAN-borrowed money that must be repaid
APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS• Start early• Use the Internet• Be persistent• Be organized• Be aware of deadlines• Look to the college for the
larger portion• Apply for local scholarships• Beware of scams!!!!!
NEVER, EVER PAY SOMEONE TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP FOR
YOU!!!!!• UNCLAIMED
SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
• GUARANTEE A SCHOLARSHIP
• ACCESS TO SPECIAL SOURCES OF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
• BEST SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
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GREAT WEBSITES!!!!!!!
• www.act.com• www.collegeboard.com• www.collegefortexans.com• www.collegenet.com• www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.fastweb.com
Curtis Middle School Counselors Jolene Johnson, 7th GradeRoxanne LeCroy, 8th Grade
Visit us on our webpages@
http://allenisd.org/curtisms
Ereckson Middle School CounselorsKim Petty, 8th Grade
Renae Perez, 7th Grade
Visit us on our webpages @
http://allenisd.org/erecksonms