Welcome to Junior 2013Parent Night

October 18, 2012

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 P.M.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

Angel Paxton Sanchez Principal Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison

Adriana Gomez Registrar

Graduation RequirementsCurriculum Areas Recommended High

School Program (RHSP)Distinguished Achievement

Program (DAP)

English/Language Arts 4 4

Mathematics 4 4

Science 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Physical Education 1 1

Health ½ ½

Communication Applications ½ ½

Technology Applications 1 1

Other Languages 2 3

Fine Arts 1 1

Electives 4 3

TOTAL 26 26

Please make sure that you follow the course sequence.

EX: You cannot take your fourth science before taking Physics.For more details please see the

course bulletin at www.hcisd.org/coursebulleting2012

TSTC Graduation Academic Core

Transfers to any public college/university in the state of Texas

Associates Degrees Make sure the courses in degree align with

your major at the respective college/university you plan to attend

Both require students to apply for graduation

TAKS• Students must satisfy requirements in all 4

areas of this exam.• English Language Arts - Mar 4• Mathematics - Apr 23• Science - Apr 24• Social Studies - Apr 25

Exit Level TAKS Retest: Apr 22 July 8-12

AP Tests Advanced Placement tests allow students the

opportunity to earn college credit Tests are offered in early May Students traditionally prepare for exams in AP

classes Registration begins in mid-March Cost to you: $5 or $10 per exam Credit is granted based on

Score earned Requirements set by college

Testing• SAT• ACT

New Requirements for both SAT & ACT Upload a Student picture

Prints on Admission Ticket

• Early College High School Code is 443127• TSTC School Code is 6843

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SAT 2012-13 Test Dates2011-12

Test DatesTest U.S. Registration Deadlines*

Regular Late(a fee applies)

October 6, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests

September September

November 3, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests

October October

December 1, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests

November November

January 26, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests

December January

March 9, 2013 SAT only February February

May 4, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests

April April

June 1, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests

May May

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SAT Fees Basic fees

SAT (with plus writing) $50 SAT Subject Tests

Basic registration fee (per registration) $23 Language with Listening Tests Add $23 All other SAT Subject Tests Add $12

   (other charges may apply, i.e. late registration $27, not covered by fee waiver)

SAT Tests The SAT measure what you have learned in school &

how well you can apply that knowledge Assesses how well you analyze & solve problems SAT scores are used for college admissions purposes

because the test predicts college success All scores are reported on the 200-800 scale Most students take the SAT in the spring of their junior

year and again in the fall of their senior year of high school

Ensure “Send Scores” is selected; sends up to 4 score reports free

Takes about 5 weeks to receive score reports

ACT The ACT is universally accepted for college admission. The ACT is curriculum-based. The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test Questions on the ACT are directly related to what students have

learned in high school courses in English, mathematics, and science.

The ACT also provides test takers with a unique interest inventory that provides valuable information for career and educational planning and a student profile section that provides a comprehensive profile of a student's work in high school and his or her future plans.

The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).

Ensure “Send Scores” is selected; sends up to 4 score reports free Takes 3-8 weeks to receive score reports Takes 5-8 weeks for the ACT plus Writing

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2008 – 2009 ACT Test Dates

ACT 2012-13 Test DatesTest Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 August  18 - 24, 2012

October  27, 2012 September 21, 2012 September  22 – Oct 5, 2012

December  8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November  3 -16, 2012

February  9, 2013 January 11, 2013  January  12 – 18, 2013

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2-013 March 9 – 22, 2013

June 8, 2013 May  3, 2013 May 4 – 17, 2013

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ACT Fees Basic fees

$35.00 for the ACT (No Writing)

$50.50 for the ACT Plus Writing

   (other charges may apply and the fee waivers do not cover the late charges)

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Scholarships Monthly Bulletin: ECHS’s web page

at http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734 Start searching for scholarships NOW Go to www.fastweb.com for more information Workshops in February 2013 See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for

questions

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College and Career Liaison

Ms. PesinaAvailable to assist with

applying for College See Handouts

ECHS College Check List

PTSAStudent of the month

Applications at ECHS front officeSubmit applications to front office

ScholarshipMembership since enrolled at

ECHS

Community Service40 Hours RequiredLog – ECHS Website

Click on ”for students”

College Course “Break”Seminar WeekCommunity Service Opportunities

MaymesterPlanning stageFlex out option

Thank you for being here tonight