JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT

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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
CLEAR BROOK HIGH SCHOOL

• October 24, 2005

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Counselors

• Georgia Lovell
• A to D (10-12),
• Medical SLC
• Joyce Young
• E to La (10-12),
• Business SLC
• Suzanne Knowles
• Lb to Ric (10-12),
• VPA SLC
• Suzie Thomas
• Rid to Z (10-12),
• Eng SLC

• Mary Margaret Rucker
• Head Counselor, VPA SLC, Foreign Exchange
• Trey Hughes
• Support Counselor, Medical SLC
• Lance Horst
• Freshman Counselor,
• Communications SLC

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Kristi LaMell - Principal

• Tim Rogers Visual and Performing Arts SLC
• Jennifer Gault Medical SLC Assistant Principal
• Steve Keyes Communications SLC
• Assistant Principal
• Sven Schultz Engineering SLC Assistant
  Principal
• Nina Zoch Business SLC Assistant
  Principal

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Sabrina Koogler

• Clear Brook High School
• SLC Team Leader

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PTSA
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Pam Campbell

• San Jacinto College South
• Dual Credit Coordinator
• 281.929.4653
• Pamela.Campbell_at_sjcd.edu

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Career Lab

• Coordinator
• Ruth Caroccio
• My Roads-
• Explore Educational Career Opportunities

http//myroad.collegeboard.com
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www.ccisd.net

• Scholarships
• Alerts
• Communique
• College Resources
• Enrichment Programs

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Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Plan 22 State Credits
• Recommended Plan 24 State Credits
• Distinguished Achievement Plan 24 State Credits
  4 Advanced Measures
• Completion of the ELA, Math, Science, and Social
  Studies TAKS

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Graduation With Honors Cumulative GPA After 7
Semesters

• Summa Cum Laude 4.5
• Magna Cum Laude 4.3-4.49
• Cum Laude 4.0-4.29

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Valedictorian/Salutatorian

• Outlined in Board Policy EIC Local
• Minimum of 3 honors courses each year
• Four Year Graduate
• Enrolled at CBHS entire junior and senior years
• Highest GPA Valedictorian
• Second Highest GPA Salutatorian
• Tie-breaker System Numeric GPA for courses
  outlinedc in board policy

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Transcripts

• Dual Credit coursework-students must request from
  the college to assure proper credit is issued
• Students should review transcripts and report any
  errors to the counselor

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Absences and Credits

• 2005-2006 Student Handbook, page ____
• 90 Attendance Requirement by the State of Texas

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Regaining Lost Credits

• Appeals through the SLC office due to excessive
  absences
• Failure of a required course
• Repeat at CBHS (if possible), credit recovery
• Pasadena-Community Evening School
• Houston Learning Academy
• Correspondence/CBE

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K-12 Planet

• K-12 Planet is a program that gives parents and
  students secure access to a copy of the
  information found in the school student
  management software.
• Grades
• Homework and Schedules
• Attendance
• Activities

www.k12planet.com
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TAKS

• TAKS EXIT DATES FOR 11th GRADE
• English/Language ArtsFebruary 21, 2006
• MathApril 19, 2006
• Social Studies April 21, 2006
• ScienceApril 20, 2006

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www.tea.state.tx.us

• Student Guide to Graduation
• Release Practice Tests
• TAKS Information Booklets
• Resources for Students and Parents

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Eleventh Grade Planning Calendar
Its never too early to begin planning for Life
After High School. Please check below for a
planning calendar for you to use during your
junior year to keep you on the road to college,
technical school, the military, or wherever you
choose to go.

• FALL
• In October, take the Preliminary SAT/National
  Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
  When you fill out your test sheet, check the box
  that releases your name to colleges so you can
  start receiving brochures from them.
• Return your internet access permission form to
  receive an Internet Sticker that will allow you
  to register for My Road. Dont forget that you
  will also need an e-mail address to open your My
  Road account.
• Explore your college options. List things you
  might be interested in regarding the college
  websites you visit. Read about majors and
  careers. Use the College Search to become
  familiar with colleges that have the
  characteristics you are looking for.
• Attend College Night at Clear Brook High School
  on November 16th, 2005.

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• WINTER
• Review your PSAT score carefully. Use the score
  report and your test booklet to review your
  skills and work to improve them before taking the
  PSAT next year.
• Plan to take the SAT or the ACT during your
  spring semester. Visit the www.collegeboard.com
  or the www.act.org websites to register and
  review for the exams.

• Get involved in activities outside the classroom.
  Work toward leadership positions in the
  activities that you like best. Become involved
  in community service and other volunteer
  activities.
• Work on your writing skills. Youll need them no
  matter what you do. Find a teacher or another
  adult who will advise and encourage you to write
  well.
• Plan to attend the Financial Aide Night at Clear
  Creek High School on December 5th, 2005.

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• SPRING
• Keep your grades up so you can have the highest
  G.P.A. and class rank possible.
• Prepare for any AP exams that you are planning to
  take.
• Make good decisions about courses during
  registration for 12th grade.
• Attend Career Night at Clear Lake High School on
  March 27th, 2006.
• Check college web sites to determine admission
  requirements. Make sure that you choose courses
  to satisfy those requirements.
• Read all the mail you receive from colleges. You
  may see something you like. Consider visiting a
  college campus during spring break (check before
  hand to ensure the college is not also on break)
  or during the summer.
• SUMMER
• Visit colleges over the summer. Take tours of
  campuses that you might be
• interested in.

• Request applications from colleges from which you
  plan to apply. Finalize your resume, and begin
  thinking about the entrance essays you will be
  required to write. Get to know the admissions
  counselor for each school you would like to apply
  to.

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PSAT

• October 12, 2005
• Clear Brook High School
• 11 Check or Money Orders Only
• NO CASH NO REFUNDS
• Registration will be held in the Commons during
  all lunch periods

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A Step to the FuturePSAT/NMSQT

• The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College
  Board and the National Merit Scholarship
  Corporation.

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Benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT

• The test provides
• The best practice for the SAT Reasoning Test.
• The option to receive information from colleges
  and scholarship services through the secure
  Student Search Service
• The entry point to compete for National Merit
  Scholarships, including the National Achievement,
  and Hispanic Recognition Programs.
• Information about college major interests
• Motivation for students to think actively about
  preparing for college.

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SAT
www.collegeboard.com

• Test Dates
• November 5, 2005
• December 3, 2005
• January 28, 2006
• April 1, 2006
• May 6, 2006

• Registration Deadlines
• September 30, 2005
• October 28, 2005
• December 22, 2005
• February 24, 2006
• April 4, 2006

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www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeboard.com/splash
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ACT
www.act.org

• Registration Deadlines
• November 4, 2005
• January 6, 2006
• March 3, 2006
• May 5, 2006

• Test Dates
• December 10, 2005
• February, 11, 2006
• April 8, 2006
• June 10, 2006

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www.act.org
www.act.org
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THEA
www.thea.nesinc.com

• Test Dates
• March 4, 2005
• April 22, 2006
• June 17, 2006
• June 29, 2006

• Registration Deadlines
• February 3, 2006
• March 24, 2006
• May 19, 2006
• July 29, 2006

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www.thea.nesinc.com
www.thea.nesinc.com
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NCAA
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

• Prospective College Student Athletes
• need to register on-line to determine
• eligibility for Division I and Division II
• schools

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www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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What do you want to do?

• University
• Junior/Community College
• Military Institute/College
• Military Service
• Work

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Factors Colleges Consider

• Academic Record
• College Entrance Exams
• Essays
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Community Service
• Recommendations
• Work Experience
• Interviews/Auditions

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Events to Remember

• College NightNovember 16th
• Clear Brook High School, 700 P.M.
• Financial Aid NightDecember 5th
• Clear Creek High School, 700 P.M.
• Career Night March 27th
• Clear Lake High School, 700 P.M.

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COMMENCEMENT

• 2005-2006 Student Handbook, page 41
• Completion of Coursework Requirements
• Pass all portions of TAKS tests
• Comply with Student Code of Conduct
• Meet all financial commitments with school
• Comply with grooming code and cap/gown
• Resolve all appeals related to loss of credits

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Questions/Answers
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THANK YOU FOR COMING