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WELCOME JUNIOR STUDENTS! JOHNSON COUNSELING STAFF Courtney Tarbox (Lead Counselor) A-BL Becky Hudkins BN-EC Patti Snider ED-HEP Julie Metcalf HER-MAK Richard Boeger MAL-PAS Mary Solis-Martinez PAT-SM Desi Meza SN-Z Lisa Williams
JOHNSON COUNSELING STAFF
Courtney Tarbox (Lead Counselor) A-BL Becky Hudkins BN-EC Patti Snider ED-HEP Julie Metcalf HER-MAK Richard Boeger MAL-PAS Mary Solis-Martinez PAT-SM Desi Meza SN-Z Lisa Williams STAN-Intervention Counselor Cynthia Miller Counselor Clerk (Transcript Requests) MaryLu Bjornson Counselor Clerk (VOE Forms) Pat Chavez Registrar CJ Johnson Data Processor
Class of 2020
FOUNDATION WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES STEM
(STUDENTS MUST EARN CREDIT IN ALGEBRA II, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS)
PUBLIC SERVICE ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ACADEMIC 4 CORE SCIENCE EDUCATION FINE ARTS ACCOUNTING AP & DUAL CREDIT MATH JROTC SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AVID COMPUTER SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE ENGLISH FASHION DESIGN ENGINEERING LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY FOREIGN LANGUAGE OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 MARKETING HUMAN SERVICES VIDEO PRODUCTION DEBATE YEARBOOK JOURNALISM NEWSPAPER BROADCAST JOURNALISM AUTOMOTIVE TECH
In order to graduate, students must also pass 5 End of Course exams: English I English II Algebra I Biology U.S. History
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
After meeting the requirements of the FHSP, students may also earn a Performance Acknowledgement for outstanding performance: In dual credit courses (12 + hours with grades of 80 or higher) On an AP Exam (score of 3 or higher) On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT (based on specific scores) In bilingualism and biliteracy (specific requirements apply) With a business or industry certification or license (based on exam performance)
PARENT NIGHT IN CTJ AUDITORIUM – January 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Johnson Auditorium
Courses that count for both high school and college credit- partnership with Alamo Colleges (SAC and St. Philip’s) College credits generally transfer to any state public college Students who plan to attend a private or out-of-state school should contact the university
HOW DO I GET IN
Students must apply to San Antonio College
Students must have a qualifying test score (SAT, ACT, or TSI) Students must submit required paperwork by deadlines (no late applications accepted)
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Students EARN both high school AND college credit if they earn a “C” or better each semester. An exam is not necessary for the awarding of college credit. Dual Credit grades will be recorded on student’s transcript from San Antonio College. Performance acknowledgement can be earned for each semester.
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Students take college- level courses in high school. To receive college credit, student must take AP exam and score 3, 4, or 5. Performance acknowledgement earned for scores of 3 >
DUAL CREDIT CLASSES AT CTJ
AP Biology AP English IV AP Spanish Language AP US History Accounting Art Appreciation Business Management College Algebra
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NOT SURE WHAT YOUR INTERESTS ARE?
Visit Kuder -a comprehensive online College & Career Planning System Go to www.neisd.net Log on to Launchpad Click on Kuder in the CTE folder
TAKE THE ADMISSIONS TESTS
SAT
The SAT tests the skills you’re learning in school: reading, writing and language, and math. Should test during the late Spring of junior year. Some colleges no longer require essay Register at www.collegeboard.org
ACT
The ACT measures skills related to courses in school in 4 areas: English, math, reading, and science. It reports those 4 scores, which are averaged together to form a composite score. Should test during the late Spring of junior year. Some colleges no longer require essay Register at www.act.org
SAT/ACT DATES AND DEADLINES
SAT TEST T DATE REGIS ISTRATION ION DEADL ADLINE INE LATE TE REGIS ISTR TRATION ATION DEADLINE ADLINE August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 15, 2018 October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018 November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018 March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019 May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019 ACT TEST T DATE REGIS ISTRATION ION DEADL ADLINE INE LATE TE REGIS ISTR TRATION ATION DEADLINE ADLINE September 8, 2018 August 12, 2018 August 26, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019
THE SERVICE ACADEMIES
APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR! To be accepted into any service academy exc xcept ept for the Coast Guard Academy, you must first be nominated to the school by either: A U.S. Senator A U.S. Representative The Vice President of the U.S., who can nominate applicants to any academy exc xcept ept the Merchant Marine Academy. WEST POINT ACADEMY (January 1) NAVAL ACADEMY (April 1) AIR FORCE ACADEMY (March 1) COAST GUARD ACADEMY (Does Not Require a Congressional Nomination) MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (June 1) For more information about the Service Academies, visit https: s://ww www. w.usa. usa.gov/mil gov/milita itary-col colleges leges
WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS?
REGISTER WITH NCAA A ELIGI GIBI BILITY LITY CENTER @
https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
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SEPTEMBER TEMBER
1ST OFFICIAL RANK POSTED ON 3 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT AND TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY ARY
FINAL OFFICIAL RANK POSTED ON TRANSCRIPT
MUST GRADUATE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
Texas Public Colleges/Universities are required to automatically accept students who rank in the top 10% of their class. But, students must apply, submit SAT/ACT scores, and meet all deadlines! Take application/essays seriously. Could determine whether you get into the program of your choice. (Essays can determine scholarship awards) After automatically admitting eligible Texas applicants each year, the university fills any remaining spaces in the freshman class through holistic review. Exception from Top 10% Rule: UT Austin
Class rank to be automatically admitted: Top 6%
Compare your SAT, ACT scores with admitted students Compare your rank with admitted students Know the cost: Do you have a plan for financing the tuition? Hooks: Do you have what they are looking for?
Legacy (parents attended) 1st generation to attend college Sport? Musical instrument? Geographical area—are they looking for someone from the Southwest?
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Safeties ies: Colleges that you feel you have a good chance of getting into. Good
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Reac aches es: Getting in is not a sure thing, but it’s realistic enough to be worth the effort of applying.
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From your sorted list, you should choose: 1 Safety 1-2 Good matches 1 Reach
RESUME FORMAT
Your college resume should include the following:
EDUCATION EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE HONORS/AWARDS WORK EXPERIENCE
ON YOUR RESUME, DON’T… Be humble Use abbreviations Stretch the truth Submit without proofreading
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR RESUME
www.myperfectresume.com KUDER found on NEISD Launchpad in CTE folder
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES
admissions officers browse social media profiles to learn more about admissions candidates. That means it’s pretty likely that decision- makers at colleges and scholarship-granting organizations are taking a peek at your profiles.
WHAT EVERY JAGUAR SHOULD KNOW...
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Rigor of Coursework Rank in Class Grade Point Average Test Scores from either SAT or ACT Personal Statements and Essays Extracurricular Activities Work Experience Recommendation Letters (from core teachers, employers) Interviews (Ivy League/Private Schools)
SUMMER/FALL OF SENIOR YEAR: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
Biographical Information (Apply Texas opens July 1st) Activities (resume- this is your brag sheet) Recommendation Letters (private schools might require) Complete all essays (including the optional ones!) College specific essay(s) follow directions get an early start make it your best use spell check ask yourself 2 questions: “Is what I write meaningful to me?” and “Am I the only one who could write this?”
3 and 3 ½ year academic record
Did you take rigorous courses?
Did your grades show steady upward trend? Did you finish strong?
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SAT
SAT will send 4 FREE score reports up to nine days after the test date to the colleges of your choice. Scores must be sent directly from College Board
ACT
ACT will send 4 FREE score reports. Scores must be sent directly from act.org
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI)
ASSESSMENT USED TO DETERMINE COURSE PLACEMENT IN COLLEGE AND TO QUALIFY FOR DUAL CREDIT COURSES CAN BE EXEMPT FROM EXAM WITH QUALIFYING SCORES ON SAT OR ACT WE WILL OFFER TSI TESTING IN THE SPRING. DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN VIRTUAL GUIDANCE.
Complete FAFSA online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) available October 1st of senior year. The FAFSA must be completed to be considered for scholarships from the university. Parents will need information from completed income tax return from prior prior year. Students must have parent information! You can not be considered independent until 24 years of age. Scholarships are out there, but you have to do the footwork! You should NOT pay for scholarships or scholarship searches. Be wary of scams and adding your name to lists!
Johnson Counseling Website: https://www.neisd.net/johnson/counselor Weekly Virtual Guidance email Remind 101: Text @2020ctj to #81010 San Antonio Education Partner: Keren Jimenez NEISD Transition Booklets (available on the Johnson and NEISD Websites) Café College: Serves as a free “one-stop-shop” for college access advice and workshops. No appointment is necessary. NCAA BigFuture on College Board website
Dual Credit/PSAT Results Parent & Student Night CTJ Auditorium January 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Spring College Fair at Johnson High School Held during all lunches (11:45 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.) Texas colleges/universities attend April 18, 2019 - Lower & Upper Foyer NEISD Career Night 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Blossom Athletic Center The purpose of Career Expo is to inform students of training, educational programs and career opportunities in many different fields April 23rd, 2019
JUNIOR YEAR MUST DO
SAT/ACT FEE WAIVERS
If an 11th or 12th grade student is enrolled in the Free or Reduced lunch program they qualify for: 2 SAT fee waivers 2 Subject test waivers 2 ACT fee waivers
SENIOR YEAR MUST DO
Free Application for Federal Student Aid October 1st of Senior Year (fafsa.ed.gov) Parent Information Needed
Prior prior tax information (2018 Taxes for Academic Year 2020-2021)
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Eligibility for Pell Grant, Work Study and Federal Loans EFC
FINANCIAL AID: SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply Now! Research! Research! Practice telling your story
Featured Scholarships for Juniors
CPS Energy SAFE Program Energy Industry Feb. 3, 2019 Questbridge Income Based (65,000) Highly Selective Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest June 3, 2019