Welcome to Senior 2013/2014 Parent
Night
October 3,2013
6:00 p.m.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
Angel Paxton Principal Cynthia Thompson Assistant Principal Yolanda Chamberlain ECHS Counselor Delia Pesina College & Career Liaison
Adriana Gomez Registrar
Graduation Requirements Curriculum 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
Communication Applications ½ ½
Technology Applications 1 1
Other Languages 2 3
Fine Arts 1 1
Electives 4 ½ 3 ½
TOTAL 26 26
Effective with the freshman entering in 2011-2012 and beyond, the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) recognizes students who demonstrate levels of performance equivalent to those of college students or work done by professionals in the areas of art, science, business, industry, or community service. Students must perform at the Advanced Academic Performance standard in Algebra II and English III of the End of Course Exams.
TAKS
• Students must satisfy requirements in all 4 areas of this exam.• English Language Arts• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies
• Level Retest for Seniors: October 21-24
Admissions & Applications Check admission requirements
Automatic Admission – does not guarantee a full financial ride!!
Top 10% - any public Texas college or university
Top 7% - University of Texas Common Application: www.applytexas.org Visit with college representatives – see
ECHS college and career calendar
College Entrance Exams
• SAT – pink flyer• ACT – buff flyer
• Early College High School Code is 443127• Fee waivers for students who qualify – Ms.
Pesina• Make sure to include college codes when
registering
ECHS Senior Night 7
SAT Fees
Basic fees $51.00 for the SAT (with plus writing)
(other charges may apply, i.e. late registration)
ECHS Senior Night 8
ACT Fees
Basic fees $36.50 for the ACT (No Writing)
$52.50 for the ACT Plus Writing
(other charges may apply)
ECHS Senior Night 9
Scholarship Info
Monthly Bulletin: updated monthly and available on ECHS’s web page at http://www.hcisd.org/Page/2734
Start searching for scholarships NOW Another resource www.fastweb.com – create
an account and access additional information Award letters – bring to Ms. Pesina
See Ms. Pesina or Mrs. Chamberlain for questions
PTSA
Student of the month Applications at ECHS front office Submit applications to front office
Scholarship Membership since enrolled at ECHS
Financial Aid
o Types of Financial Aid
Grants: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com Scholarships
Need Based Merit Based
Work Study Loans: http://www.hhloans.com
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
http: //www.fafsa.ed.gov
Upcoming FAFSA events In February and March 2014
*Bring completed tax return*
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement exams allow students the opportunity to earn college credit
Students prepare for exams Exam schedule May 5 – 16, 2016 Registration begins in mid March Fee reductions available for students in free or reduced lunch
program Credit based on
Score earned Each college sets their own guidelines
For more information visit
www/collegeboard.org/apstudents
Senior Clearance
Document all of your hours!!!40 hours needed
Events - Save the Dates
Senior Pictures Friday October 18 1pm-
6pm Sign up w/ Class officers
Texas Scholars Banquet April 22, 2014 @ 6p.m. Harlingen Community
Center
Top 10 Banquet April 29,2014 @6:30 p.m. TSTC Cultural Arts Center
Senior Trip
May 9-10, 2014 San Antonio/New
Braunfels
Senior Banquet May 20,2014 @ 6:30p.m. TSTC Cultural Center
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