CCMR Road map Guide Book

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Innovative education that inspires every student's unlimited potential!

Superindent Richard Cooper

Assistant Superindent Dr. Barbie McMath

Assistant Superindent Brian Clements

High School Principal Jason Phillips

CTE/CCMR Coordinator Adlena Jacobs

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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College Career Military Readiness Road map Table of Contents

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6th Grade

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7th Grade

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8thGrade

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9thGrade

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10th Grade

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11th Grade

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12th Grade

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Glossary of Terms

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Wills Point Junior High

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th Grade

Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program

Career and College Exploration Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Junior High Counselor

HVAC

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

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Career Interest Inventory

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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

Career Interest Inventory Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program

Career and College Exploration 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

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Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High Counselor

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th Grade

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Wills Point Junior High Career Interest Inventory

College and Career Presentation to Students

Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program

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

Person Responsible: CTE Teacher, Junior High Counselor

Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor HVAC

Investigating Careers and college Readiness class

Dual Enrollment Student Meetings

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

Presentations for students to discuss dual enrollment courses selection and enrollment process

Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High Counselor

Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor

Junior High Career Expo

Test Prep for PSAT 8/9 and TSIA 2

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

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

Person Responsible: Teacher, Junior High CTE Teachers, Junior Cousnelor, Investigating Careers Teacher

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High School 101

College and Career Presentation to Students

Career Interest Inventory Administered to all students via an online assessment program

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

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,

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

Dual Enrollment Academic Advisement/ New Student Orientation

Administered to all 8th grade students in Honors classes and any interested students.

Introductory orientation for new dual enrollment students.

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor

College and Career Parent Night

Dual Enrollment Student Meetings Presentations for students to discuss dual enrollment courses selection and enrollment process Person Responsible: Junior High Counselor

Event for parents to discuss WPHS College and Career Readiness initiatives and opportunities for 9th Grad students

Student Athletes Recruiting Seminar

Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator

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

CTE Presentations- College and Career Presentation to all CTE students about College and Career Readiness Person Responsible: CTE Director

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

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Dual Enrollment Student Meetings

Build or Edit Resume

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

Students learn how to create and edit a resume Person Responsible: Classroom teacher

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

College Fair University Representatives attend College HVAC Night to provide admission information to students.

Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator

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

College and Career Presentations Representatives from universities and industries provide information Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator

Test Prep for TSIA2 Test Preparation sessions for students taking PSAT 8/9 and TSIA2

Military Presentations

Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor , CCMR coordinator, English Teacher

Presentations by military recruiters for interested students.

Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator

TSAI2 Test Administration

Student with Special Needs- Annual Ard Meeting

Administered to all 9th-10th grade students who have yet to meet passing standards.

Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor

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

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PSAT/NMSQT 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 a student with an educational professional to prepare students for todays skilled workforce.

Promoting College, Career and Community Readiness Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator

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Dual Enrollment Student Meetings

Build or Edit Resume

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

Students learn how to create and edit a resume Person Responsible: Classroom teacher

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

College Fair University Representatives attend College HVAC Night to provide admission information to students.

Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator

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

College and Career Presentations Representatives from universities and industries provide information, and becoming CCMR complete

Test Prep for TSIA2

Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator

Test Preparation sessions for students takingTSIA2

Military Presentations

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

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

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College prep Course Presentation

SAT School Day

Sessions for students & Parents about College Prep course and requirements and becoming CCMR complete

Administration of SAT to all 11th Grade students Person Responsible: Principal Designee

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

HVAC

12 th Grade Registration Student Presentation covering graduation requirements, CTE , CCMR status, Dual enrollment opportunities Person Responsible: Counselors, CTE Director

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

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

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

SAT Administration Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor

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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

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College Night

Build or Edit Resume

Students and parents meet with university and college Representatives

Students learn how to create and edit a resume Person Responsible: Classroom teacher

Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor, CCMR Coordinator

WPHS Application Drives Assistance for students and parents to complete college applications and FAFSA Person Responsible: Counselors, CCMR Coordinator, TVCC

College Fair University Representatives attend College HVAC Night to provide admission information to students.

Person Responsible: CCMR Coordinator

Senior Parent Night

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

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

College and Career Presentations Representatives from universities and industries provide information Person Responsible: CCMR coordinator

College Applications Students apply to college via the Apply Texas, Common Application, Coalition Application Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor , CCMR coordinator, English Teacher, Student, parent

Financial Aid informational Presentation FAFSA or Texas Application for State Financial Aid application overview Person Responsible: TVCC

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

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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

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SAT School Day

SAT Administration

Administration of SAT to all 11th Grade students

Administration of SAT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor

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

ACT Administration of ACT on national Saturday dates.

Person Responsible: Student HVAC

Test prep for TSAI2, SAT, ACT Test preparation sessions for students taking the TSIA2, SAT, ACT. Person Responsible: Dual Credit Counselor

Person Responsible: Principal Designee

College prep Course Presentation Fine Arts students-Director Meeting Students meet with fine arts teachers to discuss collegiate fine art opportunities, including college auditions and portfolios.

Sessions for students & Parents about College Prep course and requirements Person Responsible:Counselor, Principal, CCMR coordinator

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

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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 ‘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.

CTE 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

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.

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 Endorsements scholarhips.

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 Honors area. Students must select an endosrsement in the Honors classes offer the same curriculum as ninth grade. There are 5 areas students can choose regular classes but are tailored for high from: Arts and Humanaities, Business and Industry, achieving students- covering additional Multidisciplinary studies, Purlbic Service, and Science, topics or some topics in greater depth.

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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Glossary of Terms NCAA

PSAT 8/9

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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