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NEWS - SOPHOMORES - CLASS OF 2027

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UPCOMING DATES OF IMPORTANCE:
Exemption Guidelines & Exam Schedule: (Spring 2025)
https://hs.shisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1649807&type=d&pREC_ID=1793784
 

2025-2026 Registration Information

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! If you are a returning SHISD Student or a new student living in-district, please see the registration information below.

 

If you do not live within the boundaries of Spring Hill ISD and are interested in transferring you may access our Student Transfer Application at: bit.ly/Fall-2025-Student-Transfer-App

 

Returning Student Registration:

If you are registering a RETURNING STUDENT, click here to log in to Skyward Student. Use your Login and Password to sign in. Follow the instructions to complete registration.

 

A Proof of Residency* in Spring Hill ISD will need to be presented in person to your student's campus on designated dates this summer.

 

New Student Registration For Those Living In-District:

If you are enrolling a NEW STUDENT who lives in Spring Hill ISD, click here to register.

 

A Proof of Residency* in Spring Hill ISD will need to be presented in person to your student's campus on designated dates this summer.

 

Students who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and will be enrolling in Kindergarten will take a Kindergarten pre-assessment. Assessments are by appointment only and will last approximately 20 minutes. Call Spring Hill Primary at 903-323-7848 to schedule an appointment.

 

Assessments will be scheduled on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, April 29

8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 30

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Thursday, May 1

8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

*A current utility bill (a fixed utility bill indicating service at a verifiable address within the boundaries of Spring Hill ISD e.g. natural gas, electricity, or water service). Disconnect notices will not be accepted. Phone, cable, internet, or satellite services are not considered fixed utilities and cannot be considered.

 

A NEWSFLASH from Your Counselor…..

  • Attend school daily. You cannot be successful in your classes if you are not at school.  You must be in attendance 90% of each semester in order to receive credit for your classes.
  • If you are having trouble in a class, GO TO TUTORIALS. Your teachers are available to help you before and after school. Each teacher will have their tutorial schedule posted outside their room.  Attend “Thursday Night at the Library” from 4:15-6:15 pm to get extra help or make up work!  THIS IS FREE TUTORIAL TIME!!!
  • Do your homework. Study for tests.  Stay awake in class. Turn in all assigned work.
  • We have 145 SOPHOMORES so the top 10% are those ranked 1-15!
  • Credits are earned for passing courses at the end of each semester. You must have at least 12 state credits to be a Junior by the end of the school year.
  • Your Endorsement is listed on your transcript. All students are pursuing one of the FIVE endorsements.
  • Start now preparing for your End of Course (EOC) Exams. Remember you have 5 exams that you MUST pass in order to graduate high school (Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2, US History).  Those tests are taken in April.  All retests are taken in June and again in December.
  • Time management is important. With more and more freedom comes greater responsibility.  You must take care of your business.  If you miss school for an extracurricular activity or illness, it is YOUR responsibility to get your make up work.  Don’t just assume the teacher is going to hunt you down and beg you to make up your work. ALERT- they won’t.  Teachers expect YOU to be responsible for YOU!
  • Be careful of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Snapchat, Instagram, KIKS). While these outlets may be fun and entertaining to some, they can cause you much heartache if they are abused.  Be respectful and mindful of what you post and how you comment.  Remember, what you post and how you comment today lasts FOREVER!  Employers and college and military recruiters will check your social media accounts and anything damaging can and will come back to haunt you!!!!
  • The school website as well as your teachers’ and counselor’s website can provide a wealth of information. Get familiar with the website to be well informed on important information.  shisd.net  Check your teacher’s and counselor’s website often.  We all update our websites to help YOU.
  • Make sure YOU and your parents have access to Skyward family. This is important to view grades, attendance, class progress and where we will upload you transcript to your portfolio.  Download the Skyward App on your Smartphone!
  • Make sure you are aware of the SHHS Exemption Policy (Spring) – on the school’s website/High School
  • Don’t hesitate to swing by my office anytime with questions or concerns about credits, your endorsement, and your graduation program. For the next couple of years we will be working together toward the same goal…. GRADUATION 2027!  Have a great year! – Childers

Kilgore College Dual Credit Information: THIS IS FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO PURSUE DUAL CREDIT CLASSES WHILE STILL ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL.  THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO YOU BEGINNING THE SUMMER AFTER YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR…THE PROCESS IS LENGTHY SO I ADVISE THAT YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR TESTING EARLY AS IT MAY TAKE SOME OF YOU MORE THAN ONE TIME TO TEST TO QUALIFY FOR DUAL CREDIT CLASSES.  REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 31st for SUMMER 1, SUMMER 2, and FALL 2025.

STEPS TO TAKE IF PURSUING ENROLLMENT IN A KILGORE COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT COURSE AND ARE TSI TESTING ON THE SPRING HILL CAMPUS OR ON THE KILGORE COLLEGE (LONGVIEW) CAMPUS.

  1. Go to kilgore.edu
  2. Click on Admissions / Click on the Apply Now Box/Click on Start Here
  3. Click on DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS / Click on LEARN MORE
  4. Click on DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION
  5. Fill out application and Submit
  6. WAIT for your KC ID# to be EMAILED to you (Use a personal email address you check often)
  7. Check your email often for your KC ID#
  8. When you receive your KC ID#... put the number in the “Notes” of your phone or somewhere SAFE! You will need this number over and over again!

 While Waiting on Your KC ID#:

  1. Go to your counselor and get a DUAL CREDIT CONSENT FORM & SH CONTRACT. These documents must be signed by you and your parent – Turn in to your Counselor.

After You Receive Your KC ID#: FOLLOW EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 BELOW

Option 1:

1.       Go see your counselor to sign up to take the TSI test at SHHS.

2024-25 Tests Dates:

Oct 23

Nov 13

Jan 22

Feb 5, 19

Mar 5, 26

Apr 16, 30

2.       Complete the PAA Assignment and bring your completion certificate to Mrs. Williamson before test day.

3.       Pay for your TSI Test:

$20.00 (WHOLE TEST)

$10.00 (SINGLE SECTION/RETEST)

Option 2:

1.       BE AT A COMPUTER THAT YOU CAN PRINT FROM

2.       Got to www.tsipreview.com/welcome/KilgoreCollege

3.       Click the GET STARTED button

4.       Click the NEXT button

5.       Fill out the demographic information USE THE SAME EMAIL ADDRESS YOU USED ON YOUR DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION AND YOU MUST KNOW YOUR KC ID# IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS STEP.

6.       Make sure you accept the TSI PAA User Agreement and go to STEP 2

7.       Complete the TSI Pre Assessment Activity (PAA) and PRINT a copy of your certificate (This will be emailed to you at the email address you entered. You must turn in this certificate when signing up to take the TSI)

 

Show up on time on your scheduled test day to C105/C103 Computer Lab

Go IN PERSON TO KILGORE COLLEGE To Schedule your TSI Test – COST $40

*Once you have proven college readiness with your TSIA2 SCORES- see your counselor to confirm the courses you want to take so she can upload your registration.

After you have registered…you will need to pay for your courses (see payment info)

On Test Day - BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION/ITEMS:

1.       KC ID #

2.       PAA CERTIFICATE (You printed this out when you took the TSI pre assessment)

3.       $40.00 if you are taking both parts of the TSI/$20.00 if you are taking only one part of the TSI

4.       PICTURE ID- OR YOUR PLAN TO GET AN ID (You must have a picture ID on testing day. IE: Driver’s License, Permit, etc)

5.       You are now signed up and ready to take the TSI AT KILGORE COLLEGE (Longview or Kilgore Location)

 

 

TSIA2 TUTORIALS – https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org

TSIA2 LEARNING RESOURCES: https://accuplacer.pearsonperspective.com/perspective/home?passCode=ACCUPLACER_family

TSIA2 ELAR LEARNING RESOURCES: https://accuplacer.pearsonperspective.com/perspective/getLRsByBasicSearch?selectedCourseId=401

TSIA2 MATH LEARNING RESOURCES: https://accuplacer.pearsonperspective.com/perspective/getLRsByBasicSearch?selectedCourseId=400

TSIA2: Passing Standards: Math- 950             ELAR/Writing – 945/5

Registration and Payment Process Registration for classes is necessary for every semester of attendance at KC. High school counselors work with Dual Credit students in a variety of ways to facilitate registration, but all necessary forms must be submitted to the Kilgore College Registrar’s Office. Additional information regarding registration is available from the Registrar’s Office at (903) 983-8202, or on-line at KC Registrar. Student account statement information is accessible through the student’s accesskc student portal. Please note that all statement information is now in electronic format and is accessible through accesskc. Paper statements/invoices are not mailed.

Financial Aid for Swift Transfers (FAST) As part of House Bill 8, The FAST Program allows eligible students to enroll at no cost to the student in dual credit courses with Kilgore College. For students not eligible for FAST, a maximum rate of $55 per credit hour will be set, regardless of taxing district status. The FAST Program also applies to any eligible students who enroll in summer semesters as well as the December and May min-semesters. Further information and updates related to HB 8 and the FAST Program will be communicated to ISD’s as needed. Identification of FAST Students Kilgore College and the ISD will work together to establish a procedure for identifying all students eligible to enroll at no cost in dual credit courses. Additional procedures will be established to ensure the accurate and timely exchange of information necessary to identify these students.

COST OF A FACE TO FACE CLASS – APPROX: $170.61

COST OF AN ONLINE CLASS – APPROX:  $225.61

HB 8 FREE TUITION INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS who are on the Free & Reduced lunch program:

The state of Texas looks at data from the previous four years to determine eligibility for tuition waiver.  As such, for Fall 2024, they will look back at the four previous years from that time.  There are several criteria that have to be met to be eligible for free dual credit.  Being on free and reduced lunch is a part of that criteria, but we can’t guarantee that it will make any student automatically qualify.  That determination is ultimately made by the state after names are submitted to the state.

Payment KC has several convenient payment options available to students. For more information please visit Payment Options.

  • PAY NOW:Allows students to make a payment towards their balance due on account. PAY NOW is a secure online payment system offered through our partnership with Transact. Students can pay their account conveniently 24/7 online from any Internet connection. Transact accepts several different types of payments methods. For login directions and payment deadlines, please visit AccessKC.
  • PAY IN PERSON:If one of the above methods is not convenient, students can pay in person at the Cashier’s Office located in Kilgore on the west end of the Devall Student Center. Or visit the Cashier’s Office located on the KC-Longview campus in the Hendrix Building
  • SEND AN EMAIL:Send an email with your name, Student ID and phone number to [email protected] and someone from the Cashier’s Office will call you to take your payment.  No payment information can be accepted through email.
  • MAIL YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: 
    Kilgore College, Cashier’s Office
    , 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662.Please allow 10 business daysbefore the posted payment deadline for processing your payment.

Helpful Contact Information: Many of your questions regarding dual credit at Kilgore College may be answered by your high school counselor or the Kilgore College Dual Credit Handbook. In addition, below is a list of frequently contacted offices at Kilgore College.

If, for some reason, you do not know your nine-digit KC ID# you must contact:

Ce’Ara Latson – [email protected]

 

Academic Dual Credit: (903) 988-7509

Workforce Dual Credit: (903) 983-8192

Bookstore in Kilgore: (903) 983-8277

Dual Credit Specialist/Registrar’s Office: (903) 983-8114

Bookstore in Longview: (903) 236-2060

 

Advising and Counseling: (903) 983-8206

Cashier’s Office: (903) 983-8108

 

*** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TSI ASSESSMENT***

Requirements of the TSI Assessment test:  All first-time-in-college students are required to take the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment if not previously tested and enrolled, TSI complete or exempt before the institution's first class day of the fall 2013 semester. 

  • Students must complete a pre-assessment activity prior to taking the TSI Assessment and print out the TSI PAA certificate.

Exemptions:  A student who meets one of the exemption standards is not required to take the TSI Assessment and is not required to enroll in any developmental coursework resulting from such an assessment. 

ACT EXEMPTION – Combined score of 40 on Reading/Writing and a 22 in Math

SAT EXEMPTION – 480 EBRW and 530 on math.  There is no combined score.

About the Test:

  • The TSI Assessment is an online adaptive test and must be taken in a testing center.
  • The test is not timed.  The length of the assessment will depend on each individual student (1-5 hours) however; the placement exam should only take 2 1/2-3 hours (64 questions total).
  • There are 3 parts to the test; the placement exam, diagnostic tests and ABE (Adult Basic Education) tests
  • Cost of the test at KC is $40 (full test) and $20 (partial test)

Passing Standards for the TSI Test:

Math:  950                 English:  945            Essay:  score of 5 or greater

General Information:

  • Student must provide a valid photo ID upon arrival for testing or you CANNOT TEST!
  • Student must provide the TSI PAA Certificate upon arrival for testing or you CANNOT TEST!
  • Students Score reports will be available immediately following the completion of the exam

Retesting

Students may retest without a waiting period according to the testing center availability.

Practice for the TSI Assessment:

ONLINE STUDY APP - https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org

or Google the TSI assessment and there are several online practice tests available.

 

Notes for the TSI Essay:  Things to keep in mind while writing the essay for TSI test

This assignment is most like the STAAR English 2 Persuasive prompt.

The essay is graded by a computer, so you can do some things to improve your chances

  1. Write enough to get close to 600 words, 4-5 paragraphs
  2. The computer is programmed to look for keywords, so find synonyms for key words in the prompt.  For example, if the prompt is about the value of a college education, use a variety of words like college, university, higher education, degrees, classes, etc.
  3. Write good sentences, avoiding sentence fragments and run-ons.
  4. For this essay, do not attempt to take creative risks.  The computer is not able to distinguish your humor, sarcasm, or unusual creative voice.  Write in a business-like manner.
  5. Take your time and use the strategies taught in your English classes.

KC DUAL CREDIT COURSES:

US HISTORY 1301 - replaces high school US history 1st semester

US HISTORY 1302 - replaces high school US history 2nd semester

ECON 2301 – replaces high school economics        

GOVT 2305 – replaces high school government

ENGL 1301 – replaces the 1st semester of required high school senior English

ENGL 1302 – replaces the 2nd semester of required high school senior English

SPCH 1315 – replaces required high school professional communications class

PSYCH 2301 – elective credit only

SOCIO 1301 – elective credit only

MATH 1314/1342 – will go on transcript as Ind. Study in Math 2 (can count for 5th math)

 

TSI ONLINE TUTORIALS:  https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org

 

TSIA2 Scores:

The College Board has graciously created a portal for students to use to retrieve their TSIA/Accuplacer test scores: 

Student Portal

https://studentportal.accuplacer.org/?SFMC_cid=EM106580-&rid=47693047#/home

 

To access your TSIA2 Scores online after you leave the testing room, you will need to know your unique SHHS Student ID.  This ID is different from your KC ID.  Please put this into the notes of your phone so that when you graduate from high school and move on you will be able to pull up your TSI scores to show your prospective college/university your passing TSI Scores. You would have also used a PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT.

 

Please refer to the Spring Hill Website (www.shisd.net) and go to High School to view the Course Descriptions – High School to begin thinking about your junior year course offerings.  We will be making our annual course selections presentation in February.  A power-point presentation is also available on the school’s website under High School and then go to Course Selections – High School to view.

 

SHHS GPA SCALE The GPA is the cumulative numerical average of final semester grades earned for completion of a high school diploma. The GPA provides a profile of a student’s overall performance in high school. The District shall apply the same class rank calculation method and rules for local graduation honors for all student in a graduating class, regardless of the school year in which a student first earned high school credit.

 

Numerical G.P.A TABLE:

100 4.0                 90   3.0                 80   2.0                 70   1.0

99   3.9                 89   2.9                 79   1.9

98   3.8                 88   2.8                 78   1.8

97   3.7                 87   2.7                 77   1.7

96   3.6                 86   2.6                 76   1.6

95   3.5                 85   2.5                 75   1.5

94   3.4                 84   2.4                 74   1.4

93   3.3                 83   2.3                 73   1.3

92   3.2                 82   2.2                 72   1.2

91   3.1                 81   2.1                 71   1.1  

 

CLASS RANK:  The following courses shall carry grade points and be included in the calculation for class ranking:

ENG 1 (regular/honors)

ALG 1(taken in high school)

Biology(regular/honors)

World Geography (regular/honors)

Spanish 1, 2, 3 (taken in high school)

 

ENG 2 (regular/honors)

Geometry(regular/honors)

Integrated Physics & Chemistry

World History (regular/AP)

AP Art (Drawing/2D Design/3D Design)

ENG 3 (regular/AP)

Financial Math

Algebra 2(regular/honors)

Ind.Study in Math 1 (if used as a 4th or 5th Math Credit)

Ind. Study in Math 2 (Dual credit Math 1314/1342)

Pre- Calculus

AP Calculus

Chemistry (regular/honors)

Physics (honors)

Forensic Science

Anat & Physiology

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

 

US History (regular, Dual Credit and AP)

Govt (regular, Dual Credit and AP)

Economics (regular, Dual Credit and AP)

All Dual Credit College Courses that substitute for a core-course listed: (HIST1301/HIST 1302, ENGL1301/ENGL1302, GOVT2305/ECON2301, PHYS 1401/1402, MTH 1314/1342)

 

ENG 4 (Regular/AP/Dual)

 

 

 

AP Seminar

AP Research

 

Advanced credit courses are given different weight amounts for the semester grades – only in overall GPA. This weight difference is not recorded on the report card, or transcript, but is automatically calculated in the computer when figuring the grade point average at the end of each semester.

Honors, Dual Credit and AP courses receive the weighted points if and only if the student earns a minimum of a 70 for the semester average.

The following courses are state approved Advanced Courses: AP Calculus (AB), AP English Literature, AP English Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government, AP Art Drawing, AP Art 2D Design, AP Art 3D Design, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP World History, AP US History, AP Seminar, and AP Research.

Locally approved advanced courses: Honors English I, Honors English II, Honors World Geography, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, and Spanish III.

The following college course work for high school credit (dual credit courses) will be considered advanced credit: HIST 1301/1302, ENGL 1301/1302, PHYS 1401/1402, MATH 1314/1342, GOVT 2305, and ECON 2301

Weight for Advanced Credit Courses (that are not AP): Students taking a locally approved advanced credit course or an approved college academic course for high school credit will earn an additional one (+1) point towards the grade point average. Example: A student’s average in Pre-Calculus is 93, which is a GPA equivalent of 3.3. Adding 1 point for the advanced course designation brings the GPA equivalent to 4.3 grade points for this course.

The following weighted system will apply for all AP courses taken at Spring Hill High School: Two (+2) additional grade points will be awarded for the successful completion of each AP class in which they are enrolled. No additional points are awarded on the basis of the AP Exam score. Example: A student’s average in AP English Language is 93, which is a GPA equivalent of 3.3.Adding 2 points for the AP designation brings the GPA equivalent to 5.3 grade points for this course.

 

 

 

 

 

CLASS OF 2027 – NEWSFLASH

Many of you were able to enjoy the Exemption Policy!! What a wonderful thing to take advantage of at the end of a semester. Keep in mind for Absences count per class from DAY ONE.  Juniors are able to participate in the Exemption policy both FALL and SPRING.  If you are out of class for over 10 minutes, you will be counted absent.  Yes, this is considered an ABSENCE in case you are confused.  Bring a doctor’s note within 3 DAYS of being absent. Read the Exemption policy posted online.
Remember “THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY” is available to all students for tutoring, make-up work, earning back time for absences, and access to online credit recovery.  Take advantage of this FREE opportunity every Thursday from 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm in the high school library.
Listen daily to the announcements!  You might miss an opportunity to sign up for something fun, a volunteer opportunity, a scholarship opportunity, NHS, STUCO or a change in a practice. 
REVIEW/AUDIT your high school transcript and make sure you know what credits are required/remaining for your senior year. Don’t forget about your endorsement!!!!!
We have 144 sophomores enrolled when this transcript was printed.  The TOP 10% would be #1-#15.  If you’re in the top 10% of your high school graduating class, you’re eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas.  If you’re admitted to college through the Top 10% Rule, you will still be required to provide SAT or ACT scores, but these scores are not used for admissions purposes – check with your specific college or university about test scores needed.  Additionally, in Texas, you will be required to take the TSIA2 Assessment (unless you are exempt based on your ACT or SAT scores) After you’re admitted, the university may review your high school records to determine if you’re ready for college-level work. If you need additional preparation, you may be required to take a developmental, enrichment or orientation course prior to your first semester of college. Please keep in mind that admission to a university does not guarantee acceptance into a particular program of study (major) or academic department.
Remember, you must pass ALL 5 EOC exams to graduate high school. (Alg1, Biology, English 1, English 2, and US History)
Subject:  The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy -Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students. The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible 2024 fall freshman applicants who rank within the top 5% of their high school graduating classes, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review. Each fall, the university notifies Texas school officials of the class rank that current high school juniors need to attain by the end of their junior year in order to be automatically admitted.  This percent is TBD for the Class of 2027.
AP Students:  Your scores are available to view online at  www.collegeboard.com. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 1992, legislation requiring all Texas public colleges and universities to award credit to students who submit scores of 3 and higher on AP Exams.  This applies to entering freshmen at Texas public institutions of higher education beginning in the fall of 2016. Students planning on attending out-of-state institutions must find out if your institution will accept a 3, 4, 5 and which courses you will get credit for. Log on to www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy. Click on “AP Credit Policy Info,” type in your college’s name, click on the college, and click on the “click here for this Institutions AP credit and placement Policy on the Web.”
Continue to take the most rigorous courses offered that you can handle academically.  Push yourself; don't take the easy route.  Your GPA began in the 9th grade year and all of your core-classes count in the overall GPA.  (see the following SHHS school website- http://www.shisd.net/hsinfo.html and go to the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for more information about GPA)  Remember to visit with your current teachers about decision making for next year courses especially MATH and any HONORS/AP…Take the right courses for YOU. 
PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE ATHLETES: Register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you want to play college athletics. http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html
Participate in activities that are important to colleges.  Colleges are interested in seeing that you chose a challenging curriculum, including good electives.  They will also look at your non-academic activities.  This is where your clubs, leadership positions, and community involvement will help.  It is better to show you were truly involved and committed to a few organizations than to compile a long list of clubs in which you had membership. 
Continue to update your resume and update it often as you have events to add.  On this resume, you should list all of your school activities, community activities, church activities, honors, awards, volunteer hours and projects, work experience, technology skills, and advanced courses you have taken.  Don't leave out a thing!  Then when you are ready your senior year to compile a professional resume to attach to your scholarship applications, you won't need to try to recall all that information. You will have it at your fingertips!  Also, you will need to provide anyone who will write you a letter of recommendation for college or scholarships a copy of this resume.
Now is the time to seriously begin thinking about what college or technical school you would like to attend.  Start planning your College Visits.  During your Junior and Senior years, you may be granted up to 2 college days each year to visit a college campus.  College days cannot be taken in December, the week prior to Spring Break, nor in May.  This absence is excused and will NOT count against your exemptions as long as you fill out and turn in the proper paperwork.  In order to take a college day, you must complete and return the College Day form ONE WEEK prior to the college day. Get this sheet from the wire rack in the high school office.  If you are on the failure list at any time with an "I" or a grade of "69" or less, or if you have failed a semester course you cannot take an excused college day.  You must bring an official note from the college you visited (on college letterhead) to excuse the absence for exemption purposes.  Spring Break and summer are also good times to arrange a visit your top colleges.  Be sure to make appointments ahead of time for a tour of the campus and set up time to visit with the financial aid officer and/or the Freshman academic advisor.
JUNIOR YEAR:  It is important that you register for and take either the ACT or SAT sometime during your junior year - get the study guide for the test you plan to take and begin preparing.  It has been suggested (but not required) to take both the ACT and SAT at least once to determine the one on which you perform better. See Counselor’s website subpage on "College Entrance Exams" for more information about dates/costs etc.  Flyers and free practice booklets are available in the College & Career Center in the High School Office.  Do not wait until your senior year to take these tests, especially if you want to qualify for your school's early admissions.  Colleges begin notifying prepared students of admissions in December (of the Sr. year) but only if you have applied and have all the requirements in place during the first semester of your senior year.  **** You are responsible for sending your ACT, SAT and TSI scores to the college or university of your choice. I do not send them because they won't accept them from me!  Be sure to use the "Free" score reporting option when signing up for either the ACT or the SAT.
Protect your ONLINE REPUTATION
Meningitis Vaccination now required for all students entering college in Spring of 2012 or after….This is for new & transfer students under 30 years of age...   Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, Texas state law (Senate Bill 1107) requires the following:  All entering students under 30 years of age must provide documentation of receiving an initial bacterial meningitis vaccination dose or booster within the last 5 years. This includes all new and transfer students, as well as former students who are re-enrolling after a break in enrollment.  Students must show proof of having the vaccination at least 10 days prior to the start of the semester
JUNIOR MALES: You must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday.  IT IS THE LAW!!!!  Men can now submit their registration information when they turn 17 years 3 months and will automatically be registered upon turning 18.  Pick up a registration form at the post office or go to www.sss.gov
 
Dates of Importance:
PSAT DATE – OCTOBER 29th – SIGN UP IN THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE ($20)
ASVAB – NOVEMBER 20th – SIGN UP IN THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE (FREE)
Make plans to attend -College Night in November at Maude Cobb Convention Center. The date is ____________…This is a free event! Students can sign up by going to:

www.gotocollegefairs.com.

 

 2025-26 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines: Register online at www.act.org

Test Date

Deadline

Late Deadline

September 6, 2025

August 1

August 19

October 18, 2025

September 12

September 30

December 13, 2025

November 7

November 24

February 14, 2026

January 7

January 21

April 11, 2026

March 6

March 24

June 13, 2026

May 8

May 27

July 11, 2026

June 5

June 24

 

2025-26 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines - Register online at collegeboard.com

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Online/Phone Late Registration Deadline

Aug 23, 2025

AUGUST 8

AUG 12

Sept 13, 2025

AUGUST 29

SEPT 2

Oct 4, 2025

SEPT 19

SEPT 23

Nov 8, 2025

OCT 24

OCT 28

Dec 6, 2025

NOV 21

NOV 25

Mar 14, 2026

FEB 27

MARCH 3

May 2, 2026

APR 17

APRIL 21

June 6, 2026

MAY 22

MAY 26