Manvel High School SENIOR PARENT/STUDENT PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
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 ▪ Ashley Burns (Lor-Roc) aburns@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. ▪ 4th year students are reclassified at the end of fall semester.
SENIOR FALL UPDATE MEETING (SEPT. 19 - OCT. 19th) ▪ 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
Graduation Requirements Foundation High Program 7
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. 3 Credits Geo.) 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 Credits 8
Endorsements Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Services STEM Multidisciplinary 9
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. 10
Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance in/on one of the following: 1. Dual Credit Courses 2. AP Exam 3. PSAT, SAT, ACT 4. Bilingualism or Biliteracy 5. Obtaining a national or internationally business or industry certification or license. 11
CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS ▪ Credit Recovery Exam – failing grade in course is between 60-69% ($25 per exam). Exams are given at MHS with Credit Recovery Teacher. ▪ Online Credit Recovery (Edgenuity) – failing grade in course below 60%. ▪ Enrolled in a credit recovery class during the school day. ▪ Work can be done after school/from home as well. Test must be taken at MHS. ▪ Lab is open Monday and Friday from 3:00-5:00 Library Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00-5:00 Rm. C120 ▪ Grades earned via credit recovery options will be recorded on the student's transcript, but will not be calculated into the student's GPA. Edgenuity is not an approved non-traditional course option with NCAA. Student athletes are encouraged to re-enroll in any failed course.
STAAR EOC TESTING Retest Dates Passing Standards December 4 th English 1 English 1 Level 2 (3750) December 5 th Algebra 1 & USH English 2 Level 2 (3750) December 6 th English 2 Algebra 1 Level 2 (3500) December 7 th Biology Biology Level 2 (3500) US Hist. Level 2 (3500)
MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL GPA/RANK Preliminary Rank : 542 Seniors (June 2017) ▪ 1 st Quarter (1 - 135) ▪ 2 nd Quarter (136 - 270) ▪ 3 rd Quarter (271 - 405) ▪ 4 th Quarter (406 - 542) Rank is based on the 6.0 weighted grading scale Final GPA/Ranking will be done in April 2018. Valedictorian/Salutatorian and Top 10% will be finalized in April 2018
ARTICULATION CREDIT ▪ Alvin ISD has an Articulation Agreement with Alvin Community College. ▪ These courses allow students to earn college credit while in high school. ▪ Students must have a final passing grade of 80% or higher to be able to earn the credit. ▪ These credits will ONLY transfer with students attending Alvin Community College after they graduate from high school ▪ These credits will not automatically go on the student's college transcript. Your student must apply for articulation credit at ACC within the first 15 months after graduating from high school. ▪ Articulated Credit Courses are NOT Dual Credit courses
ARTICULATED CREDIT COURSES ▪ Child Guidance ▪ Forensic Science ▪ Instructional Practice in ▪ Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Education and Training ▪ Culinary Arts ▪ Practicum in Education and ▪ Principles of Health Science Training ▪ Medical Terminology ▪ Audio Video Production ▪ Principles of Construction ▪ Advanced AV Production ▪ Introduction to Engineering ▪ Practicum in AV Production Design ▪ Computer Maintenance ▪ Law Enforcement 1
ARTICULATED CREDIT COURSES ▪ Business Information Mgt. ▪ Entrepreneurship ▪ Anatomy and Physiology ▪ Touch System Data Entry
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 B123
2017 SAT/ACT DATES & REGISTRATION DEADLINES Test Date Registration Late Registration Registration Site Deadline Deadline August 15, , 2017 SAT – August 26, 2017 July 28, 2017 www.collegeboard.org ACT – September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 18, 2017 www.act.org SAT – October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 September 27, 2017 www.collegeboard.org ACT – October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 October 6, 2017 www.act.org SAT – November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017 www.collegeboard.org SAT – December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017 www.collegeboard.org ACT – December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 17, 2017 www.act.org
COSTS Amount Item Item Amount $46 SAT ACT (no writing) $46 $60 SAT with Essay ACT with writing $62.50 $26 + $21 for SAT Subject each subject Tests $29 Late Registration Late Registration $29.50 $29 Test center, Test center, $26 date, or test date, or test change change 4 included Score report Score report 4 included requests at requests at registration registration Free Scores by web Scores by web Free
17-18 SAT/ACT TEST PREP DATES SAT ACT September 21 -AHS October 14 - SCHS October 21 - MHS November 18 - MHS November 11 - SCHS January 27 - SCHS February 17 - SCHS March 24 - AHS April 14 - AHS May 19 - AHS May 19 - MHS June 16 - MHS Registration form is online at the MHS Advanced Academics page along with prep resources.
RESOURCES SAT ACT ▪ Khan Academy (free) ▪ actstudent.org ▪ Sample Practice Questions ▪ satpractice.org ▪ Sample Practice Questions ▪ One Full Test ▪ Study Plan ▪ Test Tips ▪ The Official SAT Guide ▪ The Official ACT Prep Guide ▪ ACT Online Prep ($) 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 Transcripts Click 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.org ACT – apply at actstudent.org Depending on the school you are applying to or the major you are selecting you may also want and need to take an SAT Subject Test . If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch you will be eligible for fee waivers for the following: SAT, ACT, NCAA Eligibility Center and some college applications
APPLYING ▪ Apply Texas for in-state schools - applytexas.org ( Texas A&M, Univeristy of Houston, UT Austin) ▪ 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 nonbinding — 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) ▪ 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
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