Birdville High School Senior Information 2015/2016
Birdville High School provides valuable information for seniors in the 2015/2016 academic year, including details on graduation, counselors, college career events, scholarship opportunities, college placement tests, and test deadlines. Parents and students can access essential resources and guidance for academic and career readiness at Birdville High School.
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BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR INFORMATION 2015/2016
GRADUATION May 29 @ 12:30 Tarrant County Convention Center
BHS COUNSELORS A A- -D Mrs. Travis D Mrs. Travis E E- -He & Sped. Ms. Ramsey He & Sped. Ms. Ramsey Hi Hi- -M Ms. Conaway M Ms. Conaway N N- -Sh Sh Si Si- -Z Mrs. Larson Z Mrs. Larson Student Assistance Mrs. Allen Student Assistance Mrs. Allen Mrs. Del Hierro Mrs. Del Hierro
COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT MONDAY, October 26, 2015 6:00-8:00 PM BCTAL There will be break out sessions for Financial Aid. BRING YOUR PARENTS! Wear your favorite college shirt!
BHS College 101 October 5, 2015 6:00 Parent meeting for seniors and juniors in the cafeteria. We will be presenting on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, letters of recommendation etc.
Scholarship and Financial Aid November 9th 6:00 -6:30 Parent meeting about the TCC Endowment Scholarship in cafeteria. 6:30 PTSA is hosting a college financial planning event.
Texas Success Initiative formerly THEA (Accuplacer) College Placement Test required for Texas public colleges Now includes a Pre- Assessment Activity (PAA) Exemptions for certain SAT, ACT, PSAT scores
BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Code . 445137
SAT or ACT? Seniors should take SAT and/or ACT with optional writing tests. Test covers Algebra 2. Check your packet for this year s dates.
TEST DEADLINES & DATES SAT I SAT I (www.collegeboard.com) (www.collegeboard.com) ACT ACT (www.act.org) (www.act.org) Register on Register on- -line. line. SCHOOL CODE IS SCHOOL CODE IS 445137
TEST PREP It is very import to prepare. There are many free resources or companies you can pay for classes that will help you.
SAT II ALL SAT II tests are subject specific. Only take this test IF your college or major Requires it.
COMMON COMMON APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION FOR TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES www.applytexas.org/ www.applytexas.org/ COMMON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE COMMON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITIES www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org KEEP A PAPER COPY KEEP A PAPER COPY
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUICK GUIDE 4 Things: 4 Things: Complete application for college/university Complete application for college/university Keep a copy for your records. Keep a copy for your records. Pay Application fee to college/university Pay Application fee to college/university Send official transcript to college/university Send official transcript to college/university Send SAT/ACT test scores to college/university Send SAT/ACT test scores to college/university Meet deadlines Meet deadlines
APPLY for HOUSING NOTE: Some schools Require a housing Deposit BEFORE you are admitted to the school or university.
RECOMMENDATIONS Fill out the request form, make copies, give to the person writing the recommendation. This is your time to sell yourself so brag about yourself and your accomplishments. ALLOW TIME between request and deadline. Forms available in the Counselor s Office.
TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts go directly from our office to the institution you are applying to. Test scores must be sent from SAT or ACT. $1.00 per document Request from Janet Adams, Registrar in Counseling Office. I m Mrs. Adams, may I help you? I need a transcript, please
PREVIEW DAYS/COLLEGE VISITS CHECK COLLEGE WEBSITES SEE COUNSELOR BOARD FOR ADVERTISED DATES, PLACES AND TIMES WATCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
NCAA Clearinghouse Students interested in playing Division I or II sports in college MUST register on-line for the clearinghouse BEFORE recruiters can talk to students or coaches regarding students. Register at www.ncaa.org Request transcript from Mrs. Adams
FINANCIAL AID QUICK GUIDE FAFSA FAFSA Types of Types of financial aid financial aid available available Financial aid Financial aid eligibility eligibility How to apply How to apply for financial for financial aid aid FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA!!! FAFSA!!! FAFSA
You must complete the You must complete the applications to be eligible to applications to be eligible to SCHOLARSHIPS receive the money! receive the money! Helpful websites www.fastweb.com www.srnexpress.com www.collegefortexans.com www.collegeboard.com/pay www.birdvillehigh.comunder Scholarships SCHOLARSHIPS
BEWARE! It is NOT necessary and there are no benefits in paying for these services: FAFSA filing Scholarship searches
TCC Scholarship Details on BISD website Enrolled in BISD all of 11th and 12th grades Complete all FAFSA process by August 1 or January 15 prior to enrollment Set up and check MyTCC e- mails. Application to TCC for admissions
TCC Days October 16th TCC will be doing presentations through on level Govt. and Eco. classes. If you are taking dual credit or AP and wish to hear the presentation ask your teacher to allow you to attend one of the presentations. October 23rd TCC will be in the library assisting with PAA(Pre-Assessment Activity) and application to TCC. November 9th. Parent meeting about TCC Scholarship 6:00 in the cafeteria.
SENIOR ASSEMBLY Share ALL offered scholarships with Mrs. Travis for end of year Senior Scholarship Assembly and graduation recognition SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR
STAAR to Graduate STAAR STAAR RETESTS December 1-4 TEST NEEDED English 1 & 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History STAAR STAAR STAAR
At Home GO center Information can be found in the counseling office, cafeteria, and library. Students can go to careercrusing.com: Explore careers, colleges, and jobs Register for ACT/SAT Research and Apply for Scholarships Fill out College Applications Complete Financial Aid Forms Build resume In Cafeteria
Stay Connected Text Message Reminders Text 81010 type in @bhstud and hit send. Facebook: Look for updates on the Birdville High School FB Page. Twitter: Follow us on Twitter@Birdville_High
Selective Service Men ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., must register with Selective Service. It s the law! You can register on-line at http://www.sss.gov
Graduation Plans Scholar Texas
SBOE Recommended Plan English 1-4 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and 4th math Biology, Chemistry or IPC, Physics, and 4thScience World Geography, World History, US History, Government and Economics 2 yrs same Foreign Language One Fine Arts credit .5 Health/.5 Speech One PE Credit One Technology Credit. 26 credits Total
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLAN Complete SBOE Recommended Plan plus Advanced Measures 3 4 years SAME 3-5 on AP Tests prior to senior year Dual, Concurrent, and/or ATC college enrollment with grade of B or better See EPG for more options Foreign Language AND
TEXAS SCHOLARS Complete: State Board of Education (SBOE) Recommended Graduation Plan OR Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) AND TWO Advanced Measures
G-Rated ONLY Admissions, scholarship committees, employers, etc are now checking facebook/twitter, etc. Be clean and politically correct and don t post anything to anyone you don t want EVERYONE to see!!!
