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Superindent
Richard Cooper
Assistant Superindent
Dr. Barbie McMath
Welcome to the Wills Point Department of College and Career Readiness
The mission of Wills Point ISD 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 WPISD College and Career Readiness Students and Parent Roadmap provides a timeline of events and activities beginning with the 5th grade that WPISD 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. Its our goal at WPISD 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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Wills Point Junior High
th Grade
Career and College Exploration
Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting
Interest inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interest. A transition supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition is completed.
Person Responsible: Transition Counselor
Career Interest Inventory
Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program
Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Junior High Counselor
Investigating Careers and college Readiness lass
Course that creates a foundation for success in high school, future studies and careers
Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High Counselor
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th Grade
Career and College Exploration
Career Interest Inventory
Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program
Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Junior High Counselor
Investigating Careers and college Readiness lass
Course that creates a foundation for success in high school, future studies and careers
Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High Counselor
8 th Grade
Wills Point Junior High
Career Interest Inventory
Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program
Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Junior High Counselor
Investigating Careers and college Readiness class
Course that creates a foundation for success in high school, future studies and careers
Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High Counselor
Junior High 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 WPHS CTE
Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor, Teachers Director for Career and Technical Education. CTE Ambassadors
9th Grade Orientation and Registraton
Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE programs of study, dual credit and enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: High School Counselors, CTE Teachers, Junior High Counselor, CTE Ambassadors
College Search
Online Activity exploring students to different types of colleges and universities
Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High CTE Teachers, Junior Cousnelor, Investigating Careers Teacher
Presentation to students to share College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 8th grade students
Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor College and Career Presentation to Students
Dual Enrollment Student Meetings
Presentations for students to discuss dual enrollment courses selection and enrollment process
Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor
Test Prep for PSAT 8/9 and TSIA 2
Test Preparation for students taking PSAT 8/9 and TSIA2
Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review
PSAT 8/9 Test Administration
Administered to all 8th grade students in Honors classes and any interested students.
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting
Interest inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interest. A transition supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition is completed.
Person Responsible: Transition Counselor
HVAC
9 th Grade
High School 101
Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program
Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Junior High Counselor
Career Cluster Finder
Activity Administered to all students to build career awareness
Person Responsible: Classroom teacher, High school 101 teacher, Counselor
WPHS College Fair
University Representatives attend Collage fair to provide college admission information to students and parents
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, High school Counselors,
Dual Enrollment Academic Advisement/ New Student Orientation
Introductory orientation for new dual enrollment students.
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
College and Career Parent Night
Event for parents to discuss WPHS College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 9th Grad students
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator
CTE Presentations- College and Career
Presentation to all CTE students about College and Career Readiness
Person Responsible: CTE Director
College and Career Presentation to Students
Presentation to students to share College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 8th grade students.
Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor
Dual Enrollment Student Meetings
HVAC
Presentations for students to discuss dual enrollment courses selection and enrollment process
Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor
Test Prep for PSAT 8/9 and TSIA 2
Test Preparation for students taking PSAT 8/9 and TSIA2
Person Responsible: Provided by Princeton Review
PSAT 8/9 Test Administration
Administered to all 8th grade students in Honors classes and any interested students.
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
Dual Enrollment Student Meetings
Presentations for students to discuss dual enrollment courses selection and enrollment process
Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor
Student Athletes Recruiting Seminar
Seminar designed to explain the recruitment process for student athletes interested in playing college sports
Person Responsible: Athletic Coordinator, high School Counselor
Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting
Interest inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interest A transition supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition is completed
Person Responsible: Transition Counselor
10 th Grade
Dual Enrollment Student Meetings
Presentation for students to discuss dual enrollment course selection and enrollment process
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
10 th Grade Orientation and Registration
Parent Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE Programs of Study and dual enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Ambassadors, CTE Director
College and Career Expo
Students meet with high school program representatives, business partners and post secondary partners to pique interest in careers and assist in selection of graduation endorsement and CTE programs.
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, High school Counselors,
Student Athlete Cousnelor 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: Dual Credit Counselor , CCMR coordinator, English Teacher
TSAI2 Test Administration
Administered to all 9th-10th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
Students learn how to create and edit a resume
Person Responsible: Classroom teacher Build or Edit Resume
Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator College Fair
University Representatives attend College Night to provide admission information to students
Sophomore Parent Night
Presentation to discuss graduation requirements and college readiness
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, Counselors
Dual Enrollment Academic Advising Parent Night
Presentation to discuss TSAI2 and dual enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: Dual Enrollment Counselor
Representatives from universities and industries provide information
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator College and Career Presentations
Military Presentations
Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.
Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator
Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting
Interest inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interest A transition supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition is completed
Person Responsible: Transition Counselor
Administer to all 10th graders
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
Student Athlete NCAA Registration
Students register for a profile page with NCAA eligibility center
Person Responsible: Counselor
Mentor Connect
Mentorship /Internship program that connects student with an educational professional to prepare students for todays skilled workforce Promoting College, Career and Community Readiness
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator
11 th Grade
Dual Enrollment Student Meetings
Presentation for students to discuss dual enrollment course selection and enrollment process
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
11 th Grade Orientation and Registration
Parent Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE Programs of Study and dual enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Ambassadors, CTE Director
College and Career Expo
Students meet with high school program representatives, business partners and post secondary partners to pique interest in careers and assist in selection of graduation endorsement and CTE programs.
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, High school Counselors,
Student Athlete Cousnelor 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 takingTSIA2
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor , CCMR coordinator, English Teacher
TSAI2 Test Administration
Administered to all 9th-10th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
Students learn how to create and edit a resume
Person Responsible: Classroom teacher Build or Edit Resume
Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator College Fair
University Representatives attend College Night to provide admission information to students
Junior Parent Night
Presentation to discuss graduation requirements and college readiness
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, Counselors
Dual Enrollment Academic Advising Parent Night
Presentation to discuss TSAI2 and dual enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: Dual Enrollment Counselor
Representatives from universities and industries provide information, and becoming CCMR complete
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator College and Career Presentations
Military Presentations
Presentations by military recruiters for interested students
Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator
Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting
Interest inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interest. A transition supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition is completed
Person Responsible: Transition Counselor
11 th Grade
College prep Course Presentation
Sessions for students & Parents about College Prep course and requirements and becoming CCMR complete
Person Responsible: Counselor, Principal, CCMR coordinator
TSIA 2 Score Intepretations
Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
ACT
Administration of ACT on national Saturday dates
Person Responsible: Student
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB)
Assessment Administered to all students interested in entering the military
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
SAT School Day
Administration of SAT to all 11th Grade students
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
12 th Grade Registration
Student Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE , CCMR status, Dual enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Director
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, parent, , student
SAT Administration
Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
Student Athlete NCAA Registration
Students register for a profile page with NCA eligibility center
Person Responsible: Counselor
Mentor Connect
Mentorship /Internship program that connects student with an educational professional to prepare students for todays skilled workforce
Promoting College, Career and Community
Readiness
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator
Juniors
12 th Grade
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor, CCMR Coordinator College Night
Students and parents meet with university and college Representatives
WPHS Application Drives
Assistance for students and parents to complete college applications and FAFSA
Person Responsible: Counselors, CCMR Coordinator, TVCC
College and Career Expo
Students meet with high school program representatives, business partners and post secondary partners to pique interest in careers and assist in selection of graduation endorsement and CTE programs.
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, High school Counselors,
Student Athlete Cousnelor 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
Students apply to college via the Apply Texas, Common Application, Coalition Application
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor , CCMR coordinator, English Teacher, Student, parent College Applications
Financial Aid informational Presentation
FAFSA or Texas Application for State Financial Aid application overview
Person Responsible: TVCC
Students learn how to create and edit a resume
Person Responsible: Classroom teacher Build or Edit Resume
Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator College Fair
University Representatives attend College Night to provide admission information to students
Senior Parent Night
Presentation to discuss graduation requirements and college readiness
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator, Counselors
Fine Arts Students- College Auditions
Fine Arts students will partincipate or submit a vaeriety of college auditions and portfolios.
Person Responsible: Student
Representatives from universities and industries provide information
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator College and Career Presentations
Military Presentations
Presentations by military recruiters for interested students
Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator
Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting
Interest inventory is used to continue learning about the student’s interest. A transition supplement, including goals for the student regarding post high school transition is completed
Person Responsible: Transition Counselor
Student Athlete NCAA Registration
Students register for a profile page with NCA eligibility center
Person Responsible: Counselor
Mentor Connect
Mentorship /Internship program that connects student with an educational professional to prepare students for todays skilled workforce
Promoting College, Career and Community
Readiness
Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator
Seniors
12 th Grade
SAT School Day
Administration of SAT to all 11th Grade students
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
TSIA 2 Score Interpretations
Sessions for students and parents to provide information and resources about scores and continued preparation
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB)
Assessment Administered to all students interested in entering the military
Person Responsible: Principal Designee
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, parent, , student
12 th Grade Registration
Student Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE , CCMR status, Dual enrollment opportunities
Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Director
SAT Administration
Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
ACT
Administration of ACT on national Saturday dates
Person Responsible: Student
Test prep for TSAI2, SAT, ACT
Test preparation sessions for students taking the TSIA2, SAT, ACT.
Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor
College prep Course Presentation
Sessions for students & Parents about College Prep course and requirements
Person Responsible:Counselor, Principal, CCMR coordinator
ARD
Glossary of Terms
ACT
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the united States It is currently administered by ACT, a nonprofit organzation of the sme name. The ACT test coves four academic skill areas; English, mathematics, reading, and scienfitc reasoning. It also offers an optional direct wrtiing test. The ACT test is designed for the 10th, 11th, and /or12th grade levels to provide schools and siticst with the data necssary to position students for succes after high school
‘ARD’ is an acronym for Admission Review and Deismissal An Ard meeting is a meeting of a group of people who help to determine whether a student is eleigble for special education and develops the individual education program (IEP) for eligble students
Career and Technical Education programs after a seuqence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content CTE content is aligned with challengng academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a farm completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eleigility 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 elgible non- U S citizens , hold a valid social security number and have a high school diploma or equivalent Algonsidee federal grants, loans, and work study aid, the FAFSA is also used to determine eleigibity for state and inistutial scholarhips
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
ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic occupational succes in the military
College prep Course
Classes that prepare you for your future educational career as a college student College prep course strengthen high school seniors English and Math skills prior to enrolling in college and setting them on a path to postsecondary success.
Endorsements
Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interst or skills et They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area Students must select an endosrsement in the ninth grade There are 5 areas students can choose from: Arts and Humanaities, Business and Industry, Multidisciplinary studies, Purlbic Service, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Glossary of Terms
NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is an organization in the United State 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 course in high school and earn a qualifying SAT or ACT test score. These academic requirements include courses in English, math, natural or physical sciences and social sciences.
SAT
PSAT 8/9
The PSAT is the first exam in the College Board’s “ SAT Suite of Assessments” and its offered to 8th and 9th 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, student may meet the requirements to enter the Nation merit Scholarship program , an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Additionally, the STA, PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 connect students to another $300 million in college scholarships for students across major demographics.
TASFA
TSIA2
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment ( TSIA or TSIA 2) is the state-mandated placement test (Texas Education Code 51 3062 that Texas public institutions must use to determine a students 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 demine course selection and where students will be most successful
The SAT is an entrance exam use 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 students readiness for college and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside thigh school GPA, thee classes taken in high school, letters of recommendations from teachers or mentors extracurricular activities, admissions interviews and personal essays
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.