HCISD College and Career Readiness Student and Parent Guide

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

STUDENT AND PARENT GUIDE

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STUDENT AND PARENT GUIDE

The mission of Harlingen CISD is to provide educational excellence for all students, cultivating college, career and workforce readiness, while providing students with choices for a meaningful and successful life.

The HCISD College and Career Readiness Student and Parent Guide provides a timeline of events and activities beginning in the 5th grade that HCISD offers to students and parents in preparation for life after high school. Students and parents will utilize the guide to identify resources to assist in planning and tracking academic, college, and career pathways.

It is our goal at HCISD to collaborate with students and parents in the development of an individualized academic and career plan that will ensure an effective educational experience aligned with personal goals and interests to prepare students for success. Please speak to any school counselor or college and career advisor for additional information.

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10TH GRADE

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11TH GRADE

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12TH GRADE

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ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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ELEMENTARY CAREER EXPO

Career Expo allows students to meet with high school programs, business partners and postsecondary partners to pique interest in careers.

Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, Director for Career and Technical Education, CTE Academy Coaches, Elementary Counselors

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION

Presentation covering middle school courses and career options, including tours of middle schools.

Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Academy Coaches

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Annual ARD meeting includes a possible representative from the middle school the student will be attending. This is encouraged in order to discuss opportunities for electives of interest and assist with transitioning.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

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CAREER INTEREST INVENTORY

Career Interest Inventory administered to all students via an online assessment program.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

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CAREER INTEREST SURVEY

Survey to expose students to careers of interest.

Administered to all students via an online assessment program.

Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Middle School Counselor

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Annual ARD meeting is held and includes the student’s Career Interest Survey in order to begin transition planning.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

STRENGTHS EXPLORER

Strengths Explorer Assessment administered to all students online to identify students’ academic and social strengths.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

INVESTIGATING CAREERS AND COLLEGE CAREER READINESS CLASS

Course that creates a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Interest Inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interests. A Transition Supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition, is completed.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

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CAREER INTEREST INVENTORY

Career Interest Inventory administered to all students via an online assessment program.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

STRENGTHS EXPLORER

Strengths Explorer Assessment administered to all students online to identify students’ academic and social strengths.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

INVESTIGATING CAREERS AND COLLEGE CAREER READINESS CLASS

COLLEGE AND CAREER PARENT NIGHT

Event for parents to discuss College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 8th grade students.

Person Responsible: Director of Advanced Academics, Director of Guidance and Counseling, Cano College and Career Room Advisor

COLLEGE AND CAREER PRESENTATION TO STUDENTS

Presentation to students to share College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 8th grade students.

Person Responsible: Counselors

Course that creates a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER EXPO

Students meet with high school programs, business partners and post-secondary partners to pique interest in careers and assist in selection of Endorsement and CTE Academy.

DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT MEETINGS

Presentation for students to discuss dual enrollment course selection and enrollment process.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

TEST PREP FOR PSAT 8/9 AND TSIA2

Test preparation for students taking PSAT 8/9 and TSIA2.

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, Director for Career and Technical Education, CTE Academy Coaches, Elementary Counselors

PSAT 8/9 TEST ADMINISTRATION

9TH GRADE ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE Academies and pathways, AP, PAP, and dual enrollment opportunities.

Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Academy Coaches

COLLEGE SEARCH

Online activity exposing students to different types of colleges and universities.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

BUILD RESUME

Administered to all 8th grade students in Honors/ Pre-AP classes and any interested students.

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 8th grade students in Honors/ Pre-AP classes and any student interested in dual enrollment.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

PSAT 8/9 AND TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Students learn how to create a resume.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

BUILD A HIGH SCHOOL FOUR-YEAR PLAN

As part of high school registration, students select an Endorsement and Academy to create course plan and select classes for enrollment.

Person Responsible: Investigating Careers Teacher, College and Career Readiness Teacher, Middle School Counselor

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Annual ARD meeting includes the student’s Interest Inventory to continue learning about student’s interests. A Transition Supplement is completed including goals for the student regarding post high school transition.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

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FALL SEMESTER

COLLEGE AND CAREER PRESENTATIONS

Representatives from universities and industries provide information to students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

STUDENT ATHLETES RECRUITING SEMINAR

Seminar designed to explain the recruitment process for student athletes interested in playing college sports.

Person Responsible: Academic Coordinator, Parent or Guardian, Student Athlete

TEST PREP FOR PSAT 8/9 AND TSIA2

Test preparation sessions for students taking PSAT 8/9 and TSIA2.

BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

CAREER CLUSTER FINDER

Activity administered to all students to build career awareness.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

HCISD COLLEGE NIGHT

University Representatives attend College Night to provide college admission information to students and parents.

Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, Counselors, College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT / NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Introductory orientation for new dual enrollment students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

COLLEGE AND CAREER PARENT NIGHT

Event for parents to discuss HCISD College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 9th grade students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

CTE PRESENTATIONS – COLLEGE AND CAREER

Presentation to all CTE students about College and Career Readiness.

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

PSAT 8/9 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 9th grade students in Honors/ Pre-AP classes and any interested students.

Person Responsible: Counselors and College and Career Room Advisors

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 9th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

PSAT 8/9 AND TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

SPRING SEMESTER BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

CAREER CLUSTER FINDER

Activity administered to all students to build career awareness.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, CTE Academy Coaches

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DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT MEETINGS Presentation for students to discuss dual enrollment course selection and enrollment process.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPO

Students meet with high school program representatives, business partners and postsecondary partners to pique interest in careers and assist in selection of graduation Endorsement and Academy.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

10TH GRADE ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION

Parent presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE Academies and pathways, and dual enrollment opportunities.

Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Academy Coaches

STUDENT ATHLETE COUNSELOR MEETING

Counselors meet with students who are interested in playing collegiate sports to discuss grades, class schedule and PSAT results, and to create a profile at the NCAA eligibility website.

Person Responsible: Student Athlete, Counselor

TEST PREP FOR TSIA2

Test preparation sessions for students taking PSAT 8/9 and TSIA2.

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 9th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

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STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Annual ARD meeting is held and includes Interest Inventories to continue learning about student’s interests. A Transition Supplement is completed including goals for the student regarding post high school transition.

A Graduation Course of Study supplement is also completed in order to have a review of credits and verify with school counselor.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

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BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

HCISD COLLEGE NIGHT

University Representatives attend College Night to provide admission information to students and parents.

Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, Counselors, College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT

Presentation to discuss graduation requirements and college readiness.

Person Responsible: Counselors, College and Career Advisors

DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMIC ADVISING PARENT NIGHT

Presentation to discuss TSIA2 and dual enrollment opportunities.

Person Responsible: Dual Enrollment Counselor

COLLEGE AND CAREER PRESENTATIONS

Representatives from universities and industries provide information at each campus.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MILITARY PRESENTATIONS

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

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MENTOR CONNECT

Mentorship program that connects a student with an educational professional to prepare students for today’s skilled workforce. Mentor Connect promotes College, Career, and Community Readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

STUDENT ATHLETE NCAA REGISTRATION

Students register for a profile page with the NCAA eligibility center. www.eligibilitycenter.org

Person Responsible: Academic Coordinator, Student Athlete, Counselor

TEST PREP FOR PSAT/NMSQT AND TSIA2

Test preparation sessions for students taking PSAT/ NMSQT and TSIA2.

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

PSAT/NMSQT TEST ADMINISTRATION Administered to all 10th grade students.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 10th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

PSAT/NMSQT AND TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

11TH GRADE REGISTRATION PRESENTATION Student presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE, and dual enrollment opportunities.

Person Responsible: Counselors, Academy Coaches

COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS

Admission presentations by college representatives.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MILITARY PRESENTATIONS

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MENTOR CONNECT

A mentorship program that connects a student with an educational professional in order to prepare students for today’s skilled workforce.

Mentor Connect promotes College, Career, and Community Readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

STUDENT ATHLETES COUNSELOR MEETING

Counselors meet with students who are interested in playing collegiate sports to upload an official transcript to the NCAA eligibility center account. www.eligibilitycenter.org

Person Responsible: Counselor, Student Athlete

TEST PREP FOR TSIA2

Test preparation sessions for students taking the PSAT and TSIA2.

SPRING SEMESTER

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT PARENT PRESENTATION

Administered to all 10th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Presentation to discuss TSIA2 and dual enrollment opportunities.

Person Responsible: Counselors

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TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Annual ARD includes Transition Supplement and Graduation Course of Study. ARD invitation may include an agency representative (Texas Workforce Solutions/Tropical Texas Behavior Health) with parent consent.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

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FALL SEMESTER BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisors, Counselors

HCISD COLLEGE NIGHT

University Representatives attend College Night to provide admission information to students and parents.

Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, Counselors, College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

JUNIOR PARENT PRESENTATION

Presentation to discuss graduation requirements and college readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

COLLEGE AND CAREER PRESENTATIONS

Representatives from universities and industries provide information at each campus.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MILITARY PRESENTATIONS

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MENTOR CONNECT

Mentorship program that connects a student with an educational professional and business professional in order to prepare students for today’s skilled workforce.

Mentor Connect promotes College, Career, and Community Readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Mentor Connect Community-based Sponsor

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FINE ARTS STUDENTS—DIRECTOR MEETING

Students meet with fine arts teachers to discuss collegiate fine art opportunities, including college auditions and portfolios.

Person Responsible: Campus Teacher/Director, Student, Parent or Guardian

TEST PREP FOR PSAT/NMSQT, TSIA2, SAT, ACT Test preparation sessions for students taking PSAT/ NMSQT, TSIA2, SAT, ACT. Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

PSAT/NMSQT TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to the top 50% of 11th grade students and any interested students.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS

Representatives from universities provide information at each campus.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MILITARY PRESENTATIONS

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MENTOR CONNECT

Mentorship program that connects a student with an educational professional and business professional in order to prepare students for today’s skilled workforce. Mentor Connect promotes College, Career, and Community Readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Community-based Sponsor

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 11th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

PSAT/NMSQT AND TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

FINE ARTS STUDENTS—DIRECTOR MEETING

Students meet with fine arts teachers to discuss collegiate fine art opportunities, including college auditions and portfolios.

Person Responsible: Student, Director/Teacher, Guardian

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

STUDENT ATHLETES COUNSELOR MEETING

ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB)

www.eligibilitycenter.org

Counselors meet with students who are interested in playing collegiate sports to upload an official transcript to the NCAA eligibility center account.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Assessment administered to all students interested in entering the military.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Person Responsible: Student, Counselor

TEST PREP FOR TSIA2, SAT, ACT

Test preparation sessions for students taking the PSAT and TSIA2, SAT, ACT.

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

SPRING SEMESTER

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Administered to all 11th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

SPRING COLLEGE FAIR

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Students and parents meet with university and college representatives.

TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Person Responsible: STAR network, College and Career Room Advisors

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

12TH GRADE REGISTRATION PRESENTATIONS

Student presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE and dual enrollment opportunities.

HHS, HHS South and HCHS ONLY - Administration of SAT to all 11th grade students on a regular school day.

Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Academy Coaches

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

SAT SCHOOL DAY

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SAT ADMINISTRATIONS

Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: SAT Coordinator

ACT SCHOOL DAY

HSHP ONLY – Administration to all 11th grade students on a regular school day.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

ACT ADMINISTRATIONS

Administration of ACT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: ACT Coordinator

ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB)

Assessment administered to all students interested in entering the military.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD MEETING

Annual ARD includes Transition supplement and Graduation Course of Study. ARD invitation may include a request to include agency representation (Texas Workforce Solutions/Tropical Texas Behavior Health) if parent consents. Prior to the student turning age 18 parents are given Transfer of Rights information and it is explained at this meeting.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

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BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

HCISD COLLEGE NIGHT

Students and parents meet with university and college representatives.

Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, Counselors, College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

HCISD APPLICATION DRIVES

Assistance for students and parents to complete college applications and FAFSA. Person Responsible: Director of Guidance and Counseling, College and Career Room Advisors

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Students apply to college via the ApplyTexas, Common Application, Coalition Application.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Counselors, Advise TX Advisor

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) application overview.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

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FAFSA OR TASFA APPLICATIONS

FINE ARTS STUDENTS—COLLEGE AUDITIONS

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Counselors, Advise TX Advisor

Person Responsible: Student

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH

Test preparation sessions for students taking the TSIA2, SAT, ACT.

Students complete the FAFSA or TASFA in each school’s College and Career Room.

Students apply for scholarships in each school’s College and Career Room.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Counselors, Advise TX Advisor

APPLICATION DRIVES

Assistance for students and parents to complete college applications.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

FAFSA DRIVES

Assistance for students and parents to complete FAFSA

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

SENIOR PARENT PRESENTATION

Graduation requirements and college application timeline.

Fine arts students will participate or submit a variety of college auditions and portfolios.

TEST PREP FOR TSIA2, SAT, ACT

Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 12th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

SAT SCHOOL DAY

HHS, HHS South and HCHS ONLY - Administration of SAT to all 11th grade students on a regular school day.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Person Responsible: Counselors, College and Career Room Advisors

SAT ADMINISTRATIONS

FINANCIAL AID PART 2

Person Responsible: SAT Coordinator

Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates.

Presentation covering graduation requirements and college application timeline.

ACT SCHOOL DAY

COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

Representatives from universities provide information at each campus.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MILITARY PRESENTATIONS

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MENTOR CONNECT

Mentorship program that connects a student with an educational professional and business professional in order to prepare students for today’s skilled workforce. Mentor Connect promotes College, Career, and Community Readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Community-based Sponsor

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HSHP ONLY – Administration to all 12th grade students on a regular school day.

ACT ADMINISTRATIONS

Administration of ACT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: ACT Coordinator

ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB)

Assessment administered to all students interested in entering the military.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

SPRING SEMESTER BUILD OR EDIT RESUME

Students learn how to create and edit a resume.

Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Students apply to college via the ApplyTexas, Common Application, or Coalition Application.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor, Advise TX Advisor

FAFSA OR TASFA APPLICATIONS

Students will complete FAFSA or TASFA.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor, Advise TX Advisor

SCHOLARSHIPS SEARCH

Students will apply for scholarships.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisor, Counselor, Advise TX Advisor

APPLICATION DRIVES

Assistance for students to complete college applications.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

FAFSA DRIVES

Assistance for students and parents to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Advise TX Advisor

FINANCIAL AID PART 2

Presentations for students and parents about understanding award letters and accepting aid.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS

Representatives from universities provide information at each campus.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MILITARY PRESENTATIONS

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors

MENTOR CONNECT

Mentorship program that connects a student with an educational professional and business professional in order to prepare students for today’s skilled workforce. Mentor Connect promotes College, Career, and Community Readiness.

Person Responsible: College and Career Room Advisors, Community-based Sponsor

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FINE ARTS STUDENTS—COLLEGE AUDITIONS

Fine arts students will participate or submit a variety of college auditions and portfolios.

Person Responsible: Student

STUDENT ATHLETES COUNSELOR MEETING

Counselors meet with students who are interested in playing collegiate sports to upload an official transcript to the NCAA eligibility center account. www.eligibilitycenter.org

Person Responsible: Student, Counselor

TEST PREP FOR TSIA2, SAT, ACT

Test preparation sessions for students taking TSIA2, SAT, ACT. Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review staff and/or HCISD trained staff

TSIA2 TEST ADMINISTRATION

Administered to all 12th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

TSIA2 SCORE INTERPRETATION

Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation.

SAT ADMINISTRATIONS

Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: SAT Coordinator

ACT ADMINISTRATIONS

Administration of ACT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: ACT Coordinator

ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB)

Administer Armed Servies Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to all students interested in entering the military.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – ANNUAL ARD/ GRADUATION MEETING Annual ARD includes Transition supplement and Graduation Course of Study. ARD invitation could include a request to include agency representation (Texas Workforce Solutions/Tropical Texas Behavior Health) if parent consents.

Graduation Supplement is completed.

Person Responsible: Assigned Classroom Teacher

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

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ADVANCED ACADEMIC

OPPORTUNITIES ENGLISH

English 6 Honors English 7 Honors English 8 Honors Pre-AP English I Pre-AP English II AP English III English III--Dual AP English IV English IV--Dual Independent Study in English Honors

MATH

Math 6 Honors Math 7 Honors Math 8 Honors Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Geometry Algebra II Honors Algebra II--Dual Pre-Calculus Honors Precalculus--Dual AP Statistics Statistics--Dual AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Calculus--Dual

SCIENCE

Science 6 Honors Science 7 Honors Science 8 Honors Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Chemistry Physics Honors Environmental Systems Honors AP Biology AP Biology--Dual AP Chemistry AP Chemistry--Dual AP Physics I AP Physics II Physics C AP Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology Honors

SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies 6 Honors Social Studies 7 Honors Social Studies 8 Honors Pre-AP World Geography World History Honors AP World History AP U.S. History U.S. History--Dual AP U.S. Government U.S. Government--Dual AP European History AP Economics Social Studies—Advanced Studies Honors Special Topics in Social Studies Honors AP Human Geography AP World History AP Psychology Psychology--Dual

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH Spanish III Honors Spanish III--Dual AP Spanish IV AP Spanish IV--Dual AP Spanish V French III Honors AP French IV AP French V American Sign Language III Honors Mandarin Chinese III Honors AP Latin IV

ELECTIVES

Pre-AP Visual Arts AP Art History AP Two-Dimensional Design Portfolio AP Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio AP Art/Drawing Portfolio AP Music Theory AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS ACADEMIES Harlingen CISD created academies to provide a steppingstone for students interested in getting a head start on a career upon graduating from high school. HCISD provides students with choices to include 12 individualized academies - the Apprenticeship Academy, Automotive Training Academy, Business Academy, Firefighter Academy, Health Science Academy, Information Technology Academy, Media Arts and Communications Academy, Natural Resources Academy, Pre-Engineering Academy, Pre-Law Academy, Pre-Veterinary Science Academy, and the Teacher Academy.

Each of the academies includes specific fields of study, or pathways, which afford students the ability to choose one that best fits their interests and passions from engineering and robotics to automotive technology. Within the student’s pathway of choice, HCISD teachers connect students with business professionals and experts in each of the 12 fields of study. Along with real-world experiences, career training, and certification opportunities, HCISD students enrolled in the academies graduate college, career, and community ready.

ACT The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is currently administered by ACT, a nonprofit organization of the same name. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test.

The ACT test is designed for the 10th, 11th, and/or 12th grade levels to provide schools and districts with the data necessary to position students for success after high school.

AP AP (Advanced Placement) is a program of classes developed by the College Board to give high school students an introduction to college-level classes with the potential to gain college credit. These courses require passing an AP exam at the end of the year to gain college credit.

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ARD “ARD” is an acronym for Admission, Review and Dismissal. An ARD meeting is a meeting of a group of people who help to determine whether a student is eligible for special education and develops the Individual Education Program (IEP) for eligible students.

ASVAB The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

CTE Career and Technical Education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content.

CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

ENDORSEMENT Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students must select an endorsement in the ninth grade. There are 5 areas students can choose from: Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, Multidisciplinary Studies, Public Service, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

Students must apply for the FAFSA every academic year for as long as they are enrolled in a college or university. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or eligible non-U.S. citizens, hold a valid Social Security number, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Alongside federal grants, loans, and workstudy aid, the FAFSA is also used to determine eligibility for state and institutional scholarships.

HONORS Honors classes offer the same curriculum as regular classes but are tailored for high-achieving students — covering additional topics or some topics in greater depth.

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NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is an organization in the United States that administers intercollegiate athletics. The NCAA functions as a general legislative and administrative authority for men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics. It formulates and enforces the rules of play for various sports and the eligibility criteria for athletes.

Both college-bound and continuing student-athletes must meet academic standards to participate in NCAA sports. While Division I and Division II schools slightly differ in their minimum standards, both require incoming students to complete at least 16 core courses in high school and earn a qualifying SAT or ACT test score. These academic requirements include courses in English, math, natural or physical science, and social science.

PAP Pre-Advanced Placement (PAP) classes are designed to give students rigorous academic experiences that will prepare them for Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The courses emphasize the academic study and performance skills to help prepare or continue the advanced learner to successfully complete the AP classes in that subject area.

PSAT 8/9 The PSAT 8/9 is the first exam in the College Board’s “SAT Suite of Assessments” and is offered to eighth and ninth graders. The purpose of the PSAT 8/9 is to establish a starting point in terms of college and career readiness as students transition to high school.

PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test that 10th and 11th graders take in October. Like the SAT, it measures the knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and math students learn in the classroom—the same knowledge and skills students need to succeed in college and career.

By taking the PSAT/NMSQT as a junior, students may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Additionally, the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 connect students to another $300 million in college scholarships for students across major demographics.

SAT The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice test created and administered by the College Board.

The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student’s readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.

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College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside high school GPA, the classes taken in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays.

TASFA The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas.

TASFA is for students who are ineligible for federal aid through FAFSA who are Texas residents, and went to high school for at least three years in the state. These include, but are not limited to, foreign nationals, legal permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens. You can only apply for either FAFSA or TASFA, not both.

TSIA2 The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA or TSIA2) is the state-mandated placement test (Texas Education Code §51.3062) that Texas public institutions must use to determine a student’s readiness for college-level courses. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with students’ academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors to determine course selection and where students will be most successful.

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