Cleburne

High School

College 101

9th and 10th graders

Important People

Principal – Chris Jackson

Assistant Principals CounselorsJeri Hall (A – Fa) Phyllis Bauer (A – Fa)Mark McClure (Fe - Le) Tina Barnes (Fe – Le)Rina Ramos (Li – Ri) Glenna Pollock (Li – Ri)Chad Van Winkle (Ro – Z) Jennifer Cox (Ro – Z) Registrar – Donna Rollins (transcripts)

For every 100 ninth-graders

69 will graduate from high school

42 will enter college

28 will return to college for their sophomore year

20 will earn a bachelor’s degree within six years

How do I get there?• Read (People who read more… know more. It increases

your vocabulary, your knowledge and helps you during timed tests.)

• Challenge yourself• Get involved (clubs and/or organizations)

• Volunteer• Make good grades (transcripts get sent to colleges)

Get Involved

Find something you enjoy…then jump in and join the club. This can be sports, student council, yearbook, music, or art, etc. These activities will help you find your passion, make connections, develop leadership skills, and group skills.

CHS ClubsAnime ClubBeta ClubBPACheerleadingChoirExchangettesFCAFCCLAFFAFrench ClubGolden Girls Dance Team

Golden Pride BandHOSAKey ClubNational Art Honor SocietyNotional Honor SocietySign Language ClubSkills USASpanish ClubStudent CouncilThespian SocietyUIL

Volunteer

Help the communityGain experienceFind your passionLooks good on college applicationsHelps with scholarship qualifications

Know when to say NO

Being well-rounded is good, but don’t overdue it! Limit number of outside activities.Don’t stretch yourself too thin.BALANCE is the key to juggling grades, extracurricular

activities, and college planning.

Colleges and CareersType of College 4 Year 2 Year Career School

Careers TeacherEngineerRegistered NurseSports TrainerPre-Med

ChefFirefighterTeacher’s AssistantArchitectural TechnicianChild Care WorkerDental Hygienist

AutomotiveCosmetologyMassage TherapistReal EstateWelding

Degree Bachelors Associates Certificate

What Colleges Find ImportantFactor Importance

Grades in college prep courses 75%

Strength of curriculum 62%

Admission test scores 54%

Grades in all courses 52%

Essay or writing sample 27%

College Prep Courses AP Dual Credit Pre-AP

Same curriculum as regular class

More in-depth and faster paced

Can help boost GPA

Weighted more than a standard class

Weighted more more than a standard class

Earn college credit by passing the class

Get college coursework experience

Same curriculum as regular class

More in-depth and faster paced

Can help boost GPA

Weighted more than a standard class

Scholarships

Apply every year, starting NOW.Sign up at FastWeb.com, findtuition.com,

scholarships.com, and scholarshipexperts.com.Check out the counseling corner on CHS website for

more links to scholarship opportunities.Legitimate organizations don't promise or guarantee

anything or ask for money to apply.

PSAT results

10th and 11th graders take PSAT on campus.Pick up results today (if you have not already done so)!www.collegeboard.org/quickstart Your access code is at the bottom of your PSAT printout.Login to My College QuickStart to get into your

personalized test results, see missed questions with answers and explanations, and much more!

Resourceswww.collegeguidanceconsultants.com

(user name: cleburne, password: cleburne)

Counselor’s Corner on the CHS websitewww.comparecollegetx.comwww.commonapp.orgwww.collegeforalltexans.comwww.collegeboard.comwww.mappingyourfuture.orgCollege websites

How to contact us: 817-202-1200