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Manvel High SchoolSENIOR PARENT PRESENTATION

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS

▪ Alfredia Foster (Lead Counselor) afoster@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2921

▪ Enitsha Cooper (A) eallencooper@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2218

▪ Kushana Collier (B-Flor) kcollier@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2242

▪ Jamie McRae (Flow-Lop) jmcrae@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2114

▪ Katy Gibbs (Lor-Roc) kgibbs@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2875

▪ Amanda Wade (Rod-Z) awade@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2089

▪ Monica Silvas (ACC Academic Advisor) msilvas@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2928

▪ Beth Bartlett (Counselor Clerk) bbartlett@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2249

SENIOR Classification

▪Students must have earned a total of 19 credits to be classified as a senior at the beginning of the year. ▪Reclassification of 4th year students will take place once the student reaches 19 credits

SENIOR FALL UPDATE MEETING(Sept. 10th - Sept. 26th)

▪ Transcript Review (Credit Check - update audit sheet)

▪ GPA /Class Rank

▪ Current schedule

▪ Graduation Requirements/Endorsements/DLA/Performance Acknowledgements

▪ Credit Recovery

▪ EOC testing

▪ SAT/ACT/TSI Testing

▪ College Application Process

▪ Update letter mailed home to parent

FALL SEMESTER - Graduation Update

Student: Rick D. Maverick ID#: 111111 Dear Parents/Guardians: Your student is planning to graduate on May 25, 2019. The following state requirements must be met:· Earn credit in all of the required coursework set by the State Board of Education· Pass all Five End of Course Exams (English I, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History) Your student must earn the following credits in order to graduate in May 2019:Currently Enrolled Courses Needed: Credit Recovery Courses Needed: ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________ ___________________________________ EOC (check indicates met requirement):Eng. 1 ____ Eng. 2 ____ Alg. 1____ US. Hist._____ Biology _____ If both requirements (Courses/EOC) are not met, then he/she will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor.

Graduation Requirements

Foundation High Program

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Foundation Plan + Endorsements

Courses Required Credits

English (English I, English II, English III + 4th English credit) 4 credits

Math (Alg. 1, Geometry, 2 Adv. Math credit) 4 Credits

Science (Biology, 3 Adv. Science credits) 4 Credits

3 Social Studies (US History, Govt., Econ., & World Hist. or W. Geo.)

3 Credits

Languages other than English (LOTE 1 + LOTE 2) 2 Credits

Fine Art (Art, Band, Choir, Theater Arts, Dance, Floral Design) 1 Credit

PE 1 Credit

Speech ½ Credit

Electives 6 ½ Credits

TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26 Credits7

Endorsements

Arts and Humanities Business and Industry

Public Services STEM

Multidisciplinary

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Distinguished Level of Achievement

● Successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program

● Completing at least one endorsement● Completing 4 credits in English, 4 credits in Science and 4 credits in math to

include Algebra 2.

To qualify for Top 10% Automatic Admissions, students must graduate at the Distinguished Level of Achievement.

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Performance Acknowledgements

Students may earn performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance in/on one of the following:

1. Dual Credit Courses/Dual Degree 2. AP Exam3. PSAT, SAT, ACT4. Bilingualism or Biliteracy5. Obtaining a national or international business or industry certification or

license.

Performance Acknowledgements earned will be added to student transcripts at the end of senior year.

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CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS

Edgenuity is not an approved non-traditional course option with NCAA. Student athletes are encouraged to re-enroll in any failed course.

Credit Recovery Exam

● Failed grade in course is between 60-69%

● $25 per exam● Administered at MHS with credit

recovery teacher.

Grades earned will be recorded on transcript but not calculated into GPA

Online (Edgenuity)

● Failed grade in course below 60%● Can be enrolled in credit recovery course

during school day● Work can be done at home and at school● ALL TEST MUST BE TAKEN AT MHS.● Lab will be open after school and during

Mav Lab

Grades earned will be recorded on transcript but not calculated into GPA

2018 Fall EOC Retest Dates

December 3, 2018 English 1

December 4, 2018 Algebra 1 & USH

December 5, 2018 English 2

December 6, 2018 Biology

MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL GPA/RANK

Preliminary Rank : 375 Seniors (June 2018)

▪ 1st Quarter (1 - 94)

▪ 2nd Quarter (95 -188)

▪ 3rd Quarter (189 - 282)

▪ 4th Quarter (283 - 375)

Rank is based on the 6.0 weighted grading scale

GPA will be calculated at the end of 1st semester

Final GPA/Ranking to determine honor graduates (Valedictorian, Salutatorian, top 10%) will be done in April 2019.

SAT/ACT TESTING

Rebecca Root

Advanced Academic Specialist

ADVANCED ACADEMICS CONTACT

Name Rebecca Root

Email rsroot@alvinisd.net

Phone 281-245-2253

Website www.alvinisd.net/Domain/1868

Twitter @MHSAdvAca

Room C138

2017 SAT/ACT DATES & REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

Registration Site

SAT – August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 15,, 2018 www.collegeboard.org

ACT – September 8, 2018 August 12, 2018 August 26, 2018 www.act.org

SAT – October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018 www.collegeboard.org

ACT – October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 www.act.org

SAT – November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 www.collegeboard.org

SAT – December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018 www.collegeboard.org

ACT – December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 www.act.org

COSTSAmount Item Item Amount

$47.50 SAT ACT (no writing) $50.50

$64.50 SAT with Essay ACT with writing $67.00

$26 + $22 for each subject

SAT Subject Tests

$29 Late Registration Late Registration $30

$29 Test center, date, or test change

Test center, date, or test change

$30

4 included Score report requests at registration

Score report requests at registration

4 included

Free Scores by web Scores by web Free

18-19 SAT/ACT TEST PREP DATES

SATSeptember 15 -SCHS

October 13 - MHS

November 10 - AHS

January 19 - SCHS

February 2 - AHS

February 2 - MHS

ACTSeptember 22 - MHS

October 20 - AHS

October 20 - SCHS

January 12 - MHS

January 19 - AHS

February 2 - SCHS

Registration form is online at the MHS Advanced Academics page along with prep resources.

RESOURCES

SAT▪ Khan Academy (free)▪ satpractice.org▪ Sample Practice Questions▪ Study Plan

▪ The Official SAT Guide

ACT▪ ACT Academy (free)

▪ actstudent.org▪ Sample Practice Questions▪ One Full Test▪ Test Tips

▪ The Official ACT Prep Guide

▪ ACT Online Prep ($)

Short quiz to determine which test might be a better fit:https://www.kaptest.com/inside-the-tests/act-vs-sat

COLLEGE AND CAREER Information

Requesting TranscriptsClick Here to Request Transcripts

▪ Complete all requested information▪ Request is sent directly to registrar who sends

transcript to desired location

Link is also on MHS Counselor Web Page, Requesting Transcripts Tab

TESTING & FEE WAIVERS College Entrance exams are: SAT – apply at sat.collegeboard.orgACT – apply at actstudent.org TSI - If attending a Community or Junior College

If eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch, you will be eligible to receive a fee waiver for the following:▪ SAT▪ ACT ▪ NCAA Eligibility Center & NAIA Eligibility Center▪ College Applications (verify with college)

APPLYING▪ Apply Texas for in-state schools - applytexas.org ( Texas A&M, University of

Houston, UT Austin, etc.)

▪ Common Application for out-of-state 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, we consider academic achievement, personal achievement, and special circumstances (UT Austin).

▪ Early Decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college.

▪ Early Action plans are non binding — 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?

▪ Transcript (types of courses taken while in high school)

▪ Test Scores

▪ Essay

▪ Expanded Resume

▪ Achievements/Distinguishing Characteristics/ Honors/Awards

▪ Leadership Positions/Qualities

▪ Unique Talent/Athletic Talent

▪ Diversity in background/Life Experience /Interest

▪ Letters of Recommendation

▪Students must be cleared by the eligibility center before they can receive athletic scholarships or compete at a Division I or Division II institution. ▪Division I Qualifier GPA requirement: 2.3 (core courses only)▪Check testing sliding scale to determine SAT/ACT score needed based on students GPA▪Must meet 16 Core Course Requirements (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, LOTE)▪HS Transcripts are uploaded to the NCAA Eligibility Center by registrar at MHS

▪Registration Fee $80

▪Fee waivers available if student qualifies for free/reduced lunch

▪Enter code 9999 when registering for SAT/ACT to have scores sent to NCAA Eligibility Center

www.eligibilitycenter.org

● Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center at PlayNAIA.org● Register during junior year or at the beginning of senior year.● Must meet two of the three requirements below:

○ minimum score of 16 on ACT and 860 on SAT○ Minimum overall high school GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale○ Graduate in the top half of high school class

● When registering for SAT/ACT enter code 9876 to have scores sent to NAIA Eligibility Center

● Fee to register for NAIA Eligibility = $80○ Fee waiver is available for students who qualify for free or reduced

lunch

MILITARY CHOICES & BENEFITS ▪ Army

▪ Marines

▪ Navy

▪ Air Force

▪ National Guard

▪ Coast Guard

▪ Hazelwood Act – (Texas Residents) If you are a veteran in good standing that did not use your educational benefits your child is eligible to use benefits.

▪ Each branch offers a variety of educational benefits please contact recruiters for details

▪ Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) $180,000 Scholarship Opportunity- www.nrotc.navy.mil

▪ Airforce- www.afrotc.com/scholarships for more information

▪ ASVAB will be given on October 10, 2018 at MHS 8:00 am

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

Presented by: Alvin Community College Financial Aid Dept.

FAFSA (FSA ID)

▪ Students can obtain their FSA ID now by going to www.StudentAid.gov/fsaid

▪ FSA ID is a username and password that you will use to log into certain US Department of Education websites such as www.fafsa.gov

▪ The FSA ID has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN▪ Parents will need your own FSA ID to sign your child’s FAFSA

electronically. ▪ If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the

same FSA ID to sign all applications.

Submitting FAFSA Form2019-2020

If you plan to attend college from

You will submit this FAFSA

You can submit the FAFSA from

Using Income and Tax information from

July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 2018-2019 Oct. 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019

2016

July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 2019-2020 Oct. 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020

2017

IMPORTANT DATES▪ 10/1/18 FAFSA Opens for 2018

▪ 10/2/18 College Application Workshop (during all 3 lunch periods)

▪ 10/9/18 Financial Aid Workshop - applying for FSA Pin (during all 3 lunch periods)

▪ 10/ 10/18 ASVAB (all seniors)

▪ 10/16/18 Parent Workshop - FAFSA Completion (Library/5:30-7:30pm) (Bring tax returns to assist with completing FAFSA)

Student College Application Assistance (3:30 - 7:30)

▪ 11/1/18 Local Scholarship applications open

▪ 11/02/18 Suggested college application completion

▪ 11/12 - 11/16 Generation Texas Week (planned activities daily)

▪ 11/13/18 Alvin ISD College Fair @ JB Hensler College & Career Academy 6:00-8:30 pm

▪ 12/11/18 Scholarship Application Assistance (C138) 3:30-7:00

▪ 1/31/19 Deadline for submitting completed Local Scholarship applications

▪ 3/15/19 University FAFSA Completion Deadline

5/25/19 Graduation for the Class of 2019

Alvin ISD Local Scholarships

Scott Bryant

sbryant@alvinisd.net

MHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP:

▪ November 1, 2018 Local Scholarships available online

▪ Compete with fellow seniors, Assets, Alvin HS and Shadow Creek HS students

▪ February 10, 2019 (midnight) -Deadline to turn in

▪ Local Scholarships are all electronic and will be completed online.

▪ Students will receive a letter in the mail starting in April if they have been chosen as a recipient of a scholarship

▪ Announcement of all scholarship recipients will take place at the Senior Awards Night.

Senior Awards Night April 30, 2019

● 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 thecolleges 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).

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 Systemwww.tccns.org/tccns

Reverse Transfer● After completing 60hrs 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 Credit Advisor to learn more about this option!

Tips & Reminders✓ Remember to send both your ACC and high school transcript as you apply and once you have

selected your school of choice.

✓ Be sure to schedule a meeting with an advisor to discuss the classes you have already taken. Have your unofficial ACC transcript from WebACCess available! Do this prior to summer or fall registration.

✓ Attend the first orientation session that you can. If you are continuing to ACC, New StudentOrientation is required.

✓ DO NOT sign up for a course you have already taken. Be sure to pay attention to the course name.

✓ If you have kept copies of your syllabus, take those along with you, if the transferability of thecourse is questioned.

✓ Be sure to have your proof of the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination. You will not be allowed toregister for on campus courses without this documentation or a waiver.

Tips & Reminders✓ Dual Credit 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.

✓ Dual Credit Technical courses are not guaranteed to transfer at the university level but maytransfer between community colleges. If you have questions, let us know.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ A list of ACC’s Core Curriculum can be found in the ACC catalog (pg. 47)

When in doubt, always ask questions!!!!Mrs. Reagan Metoyer-Director of Advising

(rmetoyer@alvincollege.edu)

Mrs.Christina Maartens-ACC Advisor (Pearland/Dawson HS) (cmaartens@alvincollege.edu)

Ms. Gwendolyn Burgess-ACC Advisor (Turner CCHS)(gburgess@alvincollege.edu)

Mrs.Alpha Trevino-ACC Advisor (Alvin & Danbury HS) (atrevino@alvincollege.edu)

Ms. Monica Silvas- ACC Advisor (Manvel HS) (msilvas@alvincollege.edu)

Ms. Latisha Harrison-ACC Advisor (Shadow Creek HS)(lharrison@alvincollege.edu)

Mrs. Akilah A. Martin-Director of College & Career Pathways (amartin@alvincollege.edu)

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

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