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Grand Prairie High School

Grand Prairie High School . Freshmen: Welcome to High School. Administration. Ms. Kunschik, Principal Mr. Molinar, Associate Principal Mr. Mallard, Dean of Students Mr. Roberts, Assistant Principal Mr. Tarvin, Assistant Principal Ms. Tate, Assistant Principal Ms. Fox, Assistant Principal.

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Grand Prairie High School

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  1. Grand Prairie High School Freshmen: Welcome to High School

  2. Administration • Ms. Kunschik, Principal • Mr. Molinar, Associate Principal • Mr. Mallard, Dean of Students • Mr. Roberts, Assistant Principal • Mr. Tarvin, Assistant Principal • Ms. Tate, Assistant Principal • Ms. Fox, Assistant Principal

  3. Counselors and Other Support Staff • Margie Tyrone A-Cl • LaShaun Bougere Co-Gr • Jarita Galbreath Gu-Mar • Martha Garcia Mas-Re • Elias Mercado Rh-U • Patricia Calahan V-Z • Blanca McGee Social Worker • Danita Peterman CTE Counselor • Martha Gullett Registrar • Donna Cristerna Counseling Clerk

  4. ADVISE TX AdvisorMs. Keating *Texas A & M University* Bachelor of Art (B.A.) Political Science Provides assistance with the following: • Financial aid application • College application assistance • Scholarship searches • College/Universities searches • Registering for the ACT/SAT • Assistance with college essays (editing, etc)

  5. Research data says . . . All the relevant data supports that the transition from middle school to high school is the single most challenging academic transition a young person will experience.

  6. Research data says . . . If the 9th grade year is successful chances are greater that the student will successfully complete high school and will have options available upon graduation.

  7. The 2 Biggest Challenges for 9th Grade Students and their Parents: • Attendance and Punctuality • Realization that the High School program requires effort and responsibility on the part of thestudent.

  8. Attendance • All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws. • Students must be in attendance for 90% of the number of days scheduled in a semester in order to receive credit for each class.

  9. Attendance When a student’s attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at 75 percent of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal – usually attendance school and there may be a small fee. Denial of credit may be considered if attendance requirements are not met.

  10. Attendance • Being in school every day raises your student’s chances for scoring well on tests, and securing college admission and scholarship opportunities. Helping your child make regular attendance at school a habit now, can carry over when they seek employment. • Students who attend school regularly learn more and are more successful in school than students who do not. Parents who make school attendance a priority are also helping their children learn to accept responsibility. That is an important lesson for a successful life.  

  11. Punctuality There are natural consequences for lateness to school and lateness to classes. Detention and calls to parents are examples of consequences. Students can also receive ISS (in-school suspension) for chronic tardiness.

  12. Helping Students Find Their Way Post-Secondary Education, College Readiness Preparation, and Planning

  13. What is Post-Secondary Education? Education Beyond High School What are Your Options? • 4-Year Universities • Community Colleges/2 Year College • Trade Schools • Professional Schools

  14. What is College Readiness? • College readiness means that a student can enter a college classroom, without remediation, and successfully complete entry-level college requirements. • Students that are enrolled in remediation courses in their first year of college have only a 17-39% graduation rate (College Board 2004).

  15. Planning and Preparing for College – This is Your Time to………. • Research colleges and universities • Create a college research file • Visit college campuses • Meet with college representatives • Go to www.bigfuture.org/college-search to build a college list • Go to http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/ to find out how much money you will need to support your future lifestyle and to determine what kind of career you will need

  16. Planning and Preparing for College • Discussing educational and career goals with counselors, teachers, and parents • Obtaining information about colleges and academic programs • Obtaining information about financial aid opportunities (loans, grants, scholarships) • Exploring college majors and career interests • Community service • Student organizations (Student Council) • Take the PSAT • Know your G.P.A and Rank • Considering postsecondary education • Attend college/career fairs • Deciding to attend college • Selecting high school courses to prepare for postsecondary training (Pre-AP/AP) • Maintaining good grades

  17. Selecting a College/University

  18. What’s Important • Size • Location • Academic Programs • Campus Life • Cost • Diversity • Other Activities

  19. Ask Yourself These Questions • What do I want to achieve in the future? • What kind of career am I interested in? • What are my strengths and interests? • How can I find which careers are best for me? • If I go to college, where will I go? • Should I stay close to home or should I go far away?

  20. Ask Yourself These Questions • What are the pros and cons of staying close to home and going far away? • Should I go to a university, community college, technical school, or military? • What will it cost? • How can I afford college? • Will I have to work and go to school? • Is there financial aid available if I don’t get a scholarship?

  21. College Testing ACT, SAT, and TSI

  22. College Testing • ACT • www.actstudent.org • Fee waiver available for qualified students • Needed for 4 year universities • SAT • www.collegeboard.com • Fee waiver available for qualified students • Needed for 4 year universities • TSI • Needed for 2 year universities only

  23. Scholarships Websites

  24. Scholarships Websites • www.scholarships.com • www.collegexpress.com • www.collegeanswer.com • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.collegenet.com • www.scholarshipmonkey.com • www.cappex.com • www.zinch.com • www.scholarshippoints.com • www.nextstudent.com • www.studentscholarships.org • www.scholarshipexperts.com • www.supercollege.com • www.scholarshiphunter.com

  25. College Research Websites

  26. College Research & Important Websites • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.Gentx.org • www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha • www.careersandcolleges.com • http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/ • www.bigfuture.org/college-search • http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/ • www.collegemajors101.com • College-insight.org • nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/‎ • www.collegeview.com • www.goseecampus.com • www.unigo.com • https://collegeprowler.com • www.collegeview.com

  27. Reminders • Talk to your school counselor • Take the PSAT • Take more challenging courses • Attend college/career fairs • Research colleges/universities • Plan college visits • Research scholarships and other financial aid • Research the school of choice

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