go chargers ! ! ! class of 2017. counselors mrs. rodriguez (a-ci) mrs. gonzales (cl-gl) mr. sampson...

Go Chargers ! ! !

CLASS OF 2017

Counselors

• Mrs. Rodriguez (A-CI)

• Mrs. Gonzales (CL-GL)

• Mr. Sampson (GO – LAT)

• Mr. Cardenas (LAV – OH) + ESL L – Z

• Ms. Garcia ( OL –PUE) + AVID

• Mrs. Patterson–Lopez (PUL–SOL) +ESL A–K

• Mrs. Dimaline – (SOM – Z)

• Mrs. Fox - STAN

How can my counselor help me?

• College/ career planning• Academic and personal decision making• Support

Graduation Requirements4 x 4

• English 4.0 Health .5

• Math 4.0 Fine Arts 1.0

• Science 4.0 *Foreign Lang 2.0

• Social Studies 4.0 (DAP 3.0)

• Speech .5 Electives 5.0

• PE 1.0

Promotion Policy

11th Grade•Students must have 12.0 total credits to be promoted

12th Grade•Students must have 19.0 total credits or have all necessary courses needed for graduation on their schedule

RANK IN CLASS

• Required graduation courses, up to a maximum of 26 credits, taken in grades 9 to 12 through the end of the 7th semester will be used to calculate class rank.

• Elective courses that produce the highest weighted grade will be used to calculate rank.

• Class rank will be based upon a weighted grade average

Weighted Grade Averages

• WGA are determined by multiplying each semester grade of a ranked course by a rank factor and computing an average.

Course Level

• AP, GT/AP, and Dual Credit AP – 1.29• Pre AP, Honors, Dual Credit non-AP – 1.15• Regular -1.0• The WGA determines rank in class.

HONOR GRADUATES• Students achieving high standards of academic excellence

shall be recognized at the graduation ceremony as honor graduates based on the following criteria:

• Completion of the RHSP or the DAP• Everything completed through the end of the 1st semester of

your senior year.• Overall Weighted grade average of a 90 or above

HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS

• Summa Cum Laude – 100+• Magna Cum Laude – 95 -99• Cum Laude – 90 -94

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

• Take AP classes and AP tests at the end of the year to earn college credit

• Take dual credit classes (watch for details beginning December 2014 and need to apply by early spring for next school year)

Dual Credit

• US History-AP• College Algebra

• English 4 AP• Advanced Theatre

• Need the following: Dual Credit packet, forms, TSI

testing• http://www.neisd.net/churchill

What is Kuder?

• Kuder is a comprehensive internet-based educational and career planning solution for students:– Assess interest, skills, and work values– Create educational plans– Search and compare colleges– Search and compare careers– Explore occupational information– Develop resumes

Kuder• Registration• Go to http://www.txkuder.com• Select “New User” from Login Area• Select “Student”, choose grade level• Click “Continue” to create your account• Create “User Name” and “Password”• Use chargers as Password• Enter N code: N3825299EYA• Check “I have read and agree to terms and conditions of use”• Click “Register” to complete process

• Choose “Take an Assessment”

Student Clubs and OrganizationsGet Involved !

• Honor Societies• Spirit Groups• World Languages• Community Service• Fine Arts• Student Government• There are many groups/organizations to choose

from

SAT Prep

• Trinity 999-7601• Princeton Review • Kaplan• The Tutoring Group 250-1195• Jewish Community Center 287-1898• NEISD Community Education• Huntington Learning Center

Café College

• College Admission Assistance• Financial Aid Guidance• Career Exploration• College Applications• Workshops and One-on-One Advising• SAT & ACT Prep• Free Wi-Fi• www.cafecollege.org• Phone 210-207-4528• info@saedpartnership.org

Go Center

• SAEP representative is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm

• Assists in college planning• College Reps visit• College Research• Scholarship Research

• Go to our website: www.neisd.net/churchill• Click on “Academics”• Click on “Guidance”• Click on “High School Resume Template”

Building a High School Resume

Resume Tips

• Make it easy to read• Use a chronological format • List school related and non school related

activities and leadership positions• Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank,

SAT/ACT scores• Brag about yourself!

COLLEGE NIGHT 2014

• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM• BLOSSOM ATHLETIC CENTER• Meet representatives from over 100 colleges and

universities.• Ask questions about college admission, programs,

majors, housing, etc.

10th Grade Checklist

• Look at various college requirements• Plan for using summer wisely• Research majors/ careers• Keep up grades• Continue list of activities, honors, etc.

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Thank You!