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DeSoto High School Junior Class Meeting September 26, 2019 7:30 PM DeSoto High School Administration Team Shon Joseph Principal Shon.Joseph@desotoisd.org John Jackson Associate Principal John.Jackson@desotoisd.org

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DeSoto High School

Junior Class Meeting September 26, 2019 7:30 PM

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DeSoto High School Administration Team

 Shon Joseph

 Principal  Shon.Joseph@desotoisd.org

 John Jackson

 Associate Principal  John.Jackson@desotoisd.org

 Verlean West

 Assistant Principal – Juniors  Verlean.West@desotoisd.org

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AWESOME FACT

 Do you know what GRADE DeSoto High Received from TEA this year?

A B C D F

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DeSoto High School TEA Rating

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DeSoto High School Highlights

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What is LETS GEAR UP Linking Education To Success Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

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DHS ISD POSTSECONDARY TEAM

LETS GEAR UP NEXT GEN GEAR UP TO AND THROUGH UT ADVISE TEXAS UT OUTREACH

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Junior Checklist

 Transcript Review  Create a College Board Account

1. www.collegeboard
2. FSA ID fafsa.ed.gov

 Create a College, Career Certifications or Military Service Lists

1. Bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
2. Collegeforalltexans.com
3. www.officialasvab.com

 Visit Colleges or College Fairs  Visit Counselor

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FALL CHECKLIST

 PSAT/NMSQT  College, Career, or Military Profile  Estimate Your Financial aid Need  Prep for SAT

, ACT , ASVAB, TSI

 Prepare and Take EOCs December  Register for December ACT and SAT  Study for SAT Subject Tests  Monitor Your Grades  Continue to Practice for AP Exams

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SPRING CHECKLIST

 January OPT IN to the COLLEGE BOARD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS at

cb.org/opportunity

 SAT SCHOOL DAY – MARCH 4, 2019  Starting looking at United States Military Academies  Develop 5 to 20 College that interest you (DO NOT LIMIT YOUR SEARCH)

 Reach  Target  Safe

 SAT/ACT/ASVAB/TSI – April – July

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SUMMER CHECKLIST

 Register with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center

 Ncaaclearinghouse.net

 Get Your FSA ID  Find a full-time or part-time job  Visit colleges  Create a Resume  Download Applications

 Apply Texas – www.applytexas.org  Common Black College Application – http://commonblackcollegeapp  Common Application – www.commonapp.org

 SCHOLARSHIPS! SCHOLARSHIPS! SCHOLARSHIPS!

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https://txparentportal.emetric.net/login

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SAVE THE DATES

FALL EOC TESTING

 DECEMBER 10th – 13th

 English I  English II  Algebra I  Biology  US History  **RETESTING ONLY**

SPRING EOC TESTING

 April 7th

 English I

 April 8th

 English II

 May 5th – 8th; May 12th – 15th

 Algebra I  Biology  US History

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SAT SCHOOL DAY

MARCH 4, 2019 FREE FOR ALL JUNIOR SCHOLARS

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ACT and SAT Registration Information

Fee Type What is this? SAT Cost ACT Cost Registration Fee

The normal fee for each administration of the test you register for $64.50 ($49.50 without essay) $67 ($50.50 without essay)

Late Fee

Charged if you register after the regular deadline but before the final late deadline $30 $30

Waitlist Fee

Charged if you register after the late registration deadline and are seated on test day. $53 $55 (standby testing)

Change Fee

Charged if you change the test center, test date, or test type $30 $32

Questions and Answers

An optional service that sends you the test questions and correct answers (useful for seeing what mistakes you made) $18 $22

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ACT Test Dates & Deadlines

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline ACT Scores Available September 14, 2019 August 16th September 24th October 26, 2019 September 20th November 12th December 14, 2019 November 8th December 26th February 8, 2020 January 10th February 25th April 4, 2020 February 28th April 14th June 13, 2020 May 8yh June 23rd July 18, 2020 June 19th July 28th

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SAT Test Dates & Deadlines

SAT Test Date Registration Deadline SAT Score Available August 24, 2019 July 26th September 6th October 5, 2019 September 6th October 18th November 2, 2019 October 3rd November 15th December 7, 2019 November 8th December 20th March 14, 2020 February 14th March 27th May 2, 2020 April 3rd May 15th June 6, 2020 May 8th July 15th

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QUESTIONS

 Robin.johnsonford@desotoisd.org

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DESOTO ISD POSTSECONDARY READINESS TEAM

 Robin.johnsonford@desotoisd.org  Iesha.Jackson@desotoisd.org  taylorterry@Austin.utexas.edu  Taryn.bright@Austin.utexas.edu