Alvin High School 3
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
PAGE # 1........................................Table of Contents 2........................................Who to Contact at Alvin High School 3........................................College and Career Center 4........................................ACC “Steps to Enroll for New Dual Credit Students” 5........................................ACC “Testing Information- Dual Credit” 6........................................Student’s Timeline for College Admission 7........................................Top 10 Percent Rule for Automatic Admissions 8........................................The College Entrance Exam: A Junior Year Test 9........................................SAT vs ACT 10......................................2017 - 2018 ACT and SAT Test Dates 11......................................AP Exam Dates – May, 2018 12......................................Questions to Ask College Representatives 13......................................Choosing a College 14......................................Making the Most of Your College Visit 15......................................Texas Four-Year Colleges/Universities Median SAT/ACT Scores 16......................................College Costs - College Student 9 Month Budget 2017-2018 22......................................Ten Most Common Errors on the Application for Admission 23......................................ApplyTexas: Freshman General Application Information and Deadlines 28......................................Scholarships 29......................................30 Fastest Growing Occupations 30......................................Letters of Recommendation 31......................................Student Profile Packet for College and Scholarship Recommendations 32......................................Academic Resume 33......................................Sample Essay Questions 34......................................NOTES 1 WHO TO CONTACT AT ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL 802 S. Johnson Street Phone: 281/245-3000 Alvin, Texas 77511 FAX: 281/331-3053 Dr. Johnny Briseño, Principal Kim Eixman, Asst. Principal Karen Taylor, Asst. Principal C-F Tonya Patterson, Associate Principal Cavin Davis, Asst. Principal G-K Ashley Marquez, Asst. Principal L-O Robert Ford, Asst. Principal, P-S Heather Heil, Asst. Principal, T-B LEAD COUNSELOR ALPHA GROUP Carlene Leal Lead Counselor 281/245-2693 [email protected] COUNSELORS Dani Gilcrease W - B all grade levels 281/245-3627 [email protected] Karen Daly C - F all grade levels 281/245-2733 [email protected] Donna Ruby G - J all grade levels 281/245-2713 [email protected] Ashley Miller K - M all grade levels 281/245-2683 [email protected] Vicki Cleland N - R all grade levels 281/245-2663 [email protected] Ronald Fitzwater S - V all grade levels 281/245-2694 [email protected] Shannon Geletka Special Services – all students/ 281/245-2753 all grade levels [email protected] Michelle Deleon Advanced Academic Specialist/GT 281/245-6354 [email protected] ACC ACADEMIC ADVISOR Kennon Henry 281/245-2726 [email protected] For more information go to the AISD Web Site at www.alvinisd.net 2 ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL Welcome to the College and Career Center! The College and Career Center is located on the Alvin High School campus in B 102. This facility has 5 computers for students to use throughout the school day and after 3 p.m. by appointment. The College and Career Center is linked to the high school library; this gives students the opportunity to check out college and career materials directly from the center and search online the library holdings to see the selection of books that are available here in B 102. Colleges, universities, trade schools, and military organizations also schedule their visits through this center. Students can check in at the center to view the schedule to find out when their prospective school might visit our campus. Students can utilize the College and Career Center to explore possible career choices, qualification for various jobs, salary possibilities and educational preparation needed for each career and various free materials. In addition, many colleges and universities have sent materials for students to view while in the center. ACT and SAT materials and study guides are available for students to pick up. The College Board website now has new tools to help students begin and/or fine tune their post- secondary plans. They are launching a career interest inventory that in conjunction with students’ PSAT and SAT scores can help students choose a pathway. This tool considers both their interests and their demonstrated testing aptitude. You can visit the College Board interest inventory at MyRoad.CollegeBoard.com. In addition to the College and Career Center in B102, the Alvin High School library is open from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday to provide students additional opportunities to utilize this tool and for researching their suggested fields. Students and their parents are also encouraged to visit with their student’s counselor for additional guidance and assistance. Counselors are available for parent conferences by appointment. With the wealth of information available to students and parents in the College and Career Center, no student should leave high school without a goal in sight for his/her educational and career future. You are encouraged to make use of this center as often as you like. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 802 S Johnson St 281.245-3000 Alvin, TX 77511 281.331-3053 (fax) 3 If you are a Dual Degree student or are interested in obtaining your Dual Degree (Associates of Arts in General Studies), please visit directly with your ACC Dual Credit Advisor, Ms. Kennon Henry ([email protected]) 281-245-2726, room B-109 Steps to Enroll in Dual Credit Program for NEW Dual Credit Students www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit Dual Credit enrollment steps to be completed before course selection. Congratulations on getting a jump start on your college education! _____ 1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now! TIPS: - Select Get Started if you have never used Apply Texas before. - Complete My Profile information and save profile. - Immediately verify profile through email that was sent to your email address. - Login and under My Application select “Start a New Blank Application” - Then select “create a new 2 year college admission application.” - Select Alvin Community College in both Target College drop down menus. - Select YES you are completing application for Dual Credit while still in high school. - Select Fall semester. - Select ASSOCIATE OF ARTS-GENERAL STUDIES (DUAL CREDIT HS) as your major. - You will fill out five areas of info, verify them and submit. (When it asks how long have your parents lived in Texas, you are getting close!) - When complete the status of the ACC application will read submitted under My Applications. _____ 2. Take TSI Exam (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) or provide proof of exemption. $39.00 for entire exam or $15 per section if taken at ACC. If it is your first time testing, you must take the entire exam. See reverse side for exemption and testing information. If you require accommodations, contact the ACC Office of Disability Services office before registering for the TSI exam at 281.756.3533 or [email protected]. Check your high school’s website or contact them directly for their TSI dates and times. **After you have met testing requirements, you can select Dual Credit course(s) during high school course selection.** _____ 3. Complete Early Admissions Contract (EAC) and submit directly to your ACC Dual Credit Advisor. You can download the contract at www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit and under Enrollment Information. Parent/ guardian signature is required. _____ 4. Register for Dual Credit Orientation at www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit. Stay Informed: Text @dc20172018 to 81010 to receive texts about important dates and information. Follow us on Facebook at Alvin Community College - Dual Credit Follow us on Twitter @alvindualcredit Students taking classes at ACC campus will need to provide proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccine. Not required for classes at high school campus. Contact your ACC Dual Credit Advisor for assistance: PEARLAND HS / DAWSON HS ALVIN HS / DANBURY HS SHADOW CREEK HS TURNER CCHS MANVEL HS Christina Maartens Kennon Henry Dedrick Smith Gwendolyn Burgess Monica Silvas 281.412.1664 PHS 281.245.2726 281.245.3820 281.727.1611 281.245.2928 281.412.8898 DHS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Alvin Community College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you have a disability, have questions about accessibility, need assistance or require special accommodations contact the Office of Disability Services at 281-756-3533 or [email protected]. Accommodations for Dual Credit classes will only be provided once the student has registered with the ACC Office of Disability Services. 17-18 4 5 STUDENT’S TIMELINE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION JUNIOR YEAR SPRING Begin researching colleges and careers Dec. - March Parent and student attend academic conference with counselor April - June Take first SAT I or ACT Take the TSI Assessment if you are completing your last high school math course SUMMER BETWEEN 11TH & 12TH GRADE: SEND FOR APPLICATIONS - GET ORGANIZED! GREAT TIME TO COMBINE FAMILY VACATION & COLLEGE VISITS SENIOR YEAR FALL Complete online or mail college applications,