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SENIOR Mr. Davies Mr. Cooley Ms. Galvan Ms. Gracia Coach Muse Mr. Carroll CLASS SPONSORS
Important
Dates
Oct 15th - Pep Rally and Homecoming Game
Oct 16th - Homecoming Dance
Oct 22nd - Senior Photo Session #1 @ Park
Nov 2nd - Senior Photo Session #2 @ Park
Jan 5th - Senior Class Meeting #2
May 14th - Senior Prom
May 29th - Graduation
Mr. CyPark
Powderpuff Game
Senior vs. Staff Basketball Game
Senior Walks (elementary schools/Cypress Park)
Senior Sunrise / Senior Sunset
Senior Day At The Park
Senior Panoramic Photo
Class Dues
$260 NOW THROUGH NOV 19TH!
$300 AFTER NOV 19TH
CPHS Senior Package Purchased Separately
Get them first!
Prom Ticket $125.00
Senior Shirts (Senior, Homecoming, & Prom) $60.00 ($20 each)
Yearbook $95.00 (cost subject to change)
Senior Breakfast $5.00
Senior Sunrise $5.00
Seniors vs. Faculty Bball Game $5.00
Senior Day At The Park $22.00
Cap and gown, graduation announcements, and senior photos are
sold separately from various companies.
Senior Shirt Winner
Homecoming Game - October 15th @ CFFCU 7PM
Homecoming Dance - October 16th @ Park 8-11 PM
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Counseling Department
Mrs. Mayfield Mrs. Lloyd Mrs. Gilliam Mrs. Francies
Lead Counselor A-CAD CAE-FOR FOS-JES
Ms. Sampson Mrs. Draudt Mrs. Rhodes Mrs. Suarez Ms. Baron
JET-MEZ MF-PIN PIO-SHE SHF-Z College and
Career Specialist
Grade Classification Standards
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9th grade - Promotion from middle school
10th grade - 1 year of attendance and 5 credits, including
credit for English I and Algebra I
11th grade - 2 years of attendance and 11 credits
12th grade - 3 years of attendance and 17 credits or early
graduation planCredits
➢ Awarded at end of each semester
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Semester course = .5 credit
Full year course = 1.0 credit
➢ Fall semester CAN bridge with Spring semester to average to a 70
➢ Spring semester CANNOT bridge with Fall semester – Must pass Spring
with 70
➢ Excessive absences (EA)
➢No credit earned for an EA
➢Will need to speak with AP about making up the timeOther Learning opportunities
➢ Texas Tech $$$
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➢ Texas Virtual School Network $$$
➢ HCC Adult HS $$
➢ Summer School $$
➢ Brautigam High School $$
➢ Credit By Exam $
➢ DCR - No costs associated with earned credits. Must meet criteria.Types of Courses
➢On Level
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➢K-Level Advanced/Horizons
➢AP - Advanced Placement; college level class; test at the end of
the course to possibly attain college credit
➢Dual Credit - Advanced; college level class; earning both high
school and college credit for the class taught on high school
campus). February - DC interest meetingGPA and Rank
➢ Weighted GPA on a 6.0 scale
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➢ Honor graduate designation:
6.5 – Summa cum laude
6.25 – Magna cum laude
6.0 – Cum laude
➢ Your student’s rank is how his/her GPA compares to the rest of his class
➢ Seniors are ranked again end of January 2022
➢ Top 10% Automatic Admissions
○ Texas state public colleges and universities
■ Application and supporting materials must be completed and submitted on time
○ Class of 2022, Top 6% for UT-AustinPass/Fail Option
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● Who’s eligible? Juniors or seniors who will have earned more than the required 22 or 26 credits
(depending on grad plan).
● Next opportunity is for Spring 2022 semester
● Restrictions?
○ Students may Pass/Fail up to 2.0 credits – 1.0 junior year and 1.0 senior year
● Numerical grade on report card, P/F on transcript
● Is not utilized in GPA calculation
● The actual Pass/Fail forms must be completed and turned in by the deadline given by the teacher
each semester
● Only district approved courses can be pass/fail. See your counselor or elective course teacher.Dual-Credit vs. Advanced Placement
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Dual-Credit Advanced Placement - AP
Become enrolled with Lone Star Cy Fair Enroll in high school AP course only
College and HS campus course
Pay fees for a typical one-semester course, Pay for AP exam (approximately $99)
most cost approximately $78
Grade in course determines credit; must Score on one test determines credit
earn a C to receive college credit.
Credit at a community college transfers to University determines whether test score is
the majority of Universities in the US acceptable and type/amount of credit.
Accepted nationally at universities and
collegesFoundation + Endorsement:
Foundation: 22 Credits Endorsement: 26 credits
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English: 4 Additional Math: 1
Science: 3 Additional Science: 1
Math: 3 Additional Electives: 2
Social Studies: 3 *** Electives must
Foreign Language: 2 lead to a specific
PE: 1 endorsement
Fine Arts: 1 *** Students may
PACE/Health: .5/.5 have multiple
Electives: 4 endorsements
**For student to receive a diploma and participate in graduation
ceremony, all EOC tests must be passed or waived by the state.
***Seniors must submit the FAFSA/TAFSA application2020-1 Course Description Booklet
5 Endorsement Areas
∙ STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and advanced Math
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∙ Business & Industry – Information Technology, database management,
marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding,
automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts)
∙ Public Service – Health Science occupations, education, human services (child
guidance, cosmetology), JROTC
∙ Arts and Humanities – Political science, literature, world languages, cultural
studies, history, fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre)
∙ Multidisciplinary – Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of
courses from each of the other four endorsement areasDistinguished Level of Achievement
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❖ A student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for
the top 10% automatic admission program.
❖ The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires:
❖ 4 credits in math, including Algebra II
❖ 4 credits in science
❖ All Foundation High School Program requirements
❖ At least one endorsementNational Honor Society
N.H.S. is an organization for students who are talented
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academically, portray leadership, and are actively involved in
the community.
Sponsor: Adella.Ramirez@cfisd.net
•Requires an application and prerequisites
✓Minimum 5.8 GPA
✓Junior or senior classification
✓All E’s and S’s in conduct for current school year
✓Attendance in current high school for at least one semesterSAT Test for ALL Juniors
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❖ All juniors will take SAT test for FREE in March
➢ Paid by district
❖ Can be used for college admissions
❖ Can send scores to up to four colleges during pre-
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NCAA Eligibility
● Athletes
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(register- speak with your coach!)
● 16 core courses required for eligibility as determined by the NCAA
● GPA in 16 core courses is not the same as the cumulative GPA on a
transcript.
● SAT/ACT scores needed are based on core course GPA
● Students who want to become eligible for college recruitment must register
online with the NCAA Clearinghouse at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
● Athletic Department hosts annual parent meeting in Spring for current
athletesCounseling Team @ The Park
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● 11th graders - Student conferences late January through
February
○ ASVAB
○ SAT
● 12th graders - Student conferences begin this week through
the month of October.
○ Finding Your Future BookletChoices After Graduation
EMPLOYMENT
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CAREER & TECHNICAL TRAINING
MILITARY SERVICE
2 YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYWorkforce/Technical schools
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● Take advantage of certification opportunities while still
in high school
○ usually much cheaper than after high school!
● Check community colleges and technical schools in the area
for programs that are the right fit for your goals
● Research positions that want the certifications you are looking
to obtainMilitary Options
● Student-initiated contact
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● Take the ASVAB test
● Go online and research the different branches
● Talk to recruiters
● Recognize that there are a variety of
jobs in the military
● Many benefits
(medical, education, housing)ASVAB
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❖ FREE vocational and aptitude test
❖ Offered in January - sign-up available later this
semester
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EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS
LIKELYCollege Visitation Days
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●2 “college days” each year ● Parent’s signature prior to visit
◦ Junior year ● Excused absence
◦ Senior year ◦ Completed form (proper
signatures/seals)
●Forms *No business cards accepted--if
◦ Online school does not have stamp/seal,
you need a letter on the school’s
letterhead
**Last date to take College Visitation ◦ Return form to attendance office
day: December 10th for fall semester
May 6th for spring semester within 3 days
◦ No penalty for exemptionsCollege Readiness
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE – requires students planning to attend a Texas public
college/university meet college entrance exam standards in READING, MATH, and WRITING
to enter into college level coursework.
Students failing to meet minimum passing standards MUST be placed in developmental
programs/classes.
Composite score of 23+
ACT * a minimum 19 on both English and Math
www.actstudent.org
EBRW 480 and Math 530
SAT www.collegeboard.org
Math: 950-990
TSIA2 ELAR: 945-990 with 5-8 on essay
AssessmentIf I would like to start at Lone Star…
● Care Academy – English IV L and/or Advanced Algebra
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● SAT/ACT may be helpful but not required
● If you want to go to a 4 year university after Lone Star, make
sure classes you take at Lone Star are needed for future goals.
Once you complete classes at Lone Star, you will apply as a
transfer student to your desired 4 year college or university.
● To apply, go to www.goapplytexas.orgFactors in Admissions for 4 year colleges
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Academic Record
SAT/ACT
More Factors:
❖ Demonstrated
Interest
Extracurricular Activities
❖ Interview
❖ Institutional
Priorities
Essays
Letters of RecommendationCovid Update
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Many colleges and universities are waiving the SAT and ACT scores (test optional).
Students will be reviewed holistically. The college will look at a variety of factors including the
student’s grades, rigor of courses, extracurricular activities, community service, work history,
leadership, and essays. Some may also require a letter of recommendation, resume, or interview.
Check with each institution on their specific policy via the schools website.
For some applications, you may have to declare if you want to be considered as test-optional or
not.
If you have the opportunity to test, it may benefit you for admissions or scholarships.Overview of College Applications
1. Fill out each application (usually found on one of the following
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platforms) carefully and thoroughly,
including required essays. Once completed, be sure to pay and
submit.
Apply Texas – used for all Texas state schools including Lone Star
Coalition - used by 150 colleges and universities nationwide
Common App - used by 900 colleges and universities throughout US and
internationally
Send Edu - free, secure electronic document transfer service for
counselors, teachers, student references and other officials
involved in the application completion processOverview of College Applications
2. Request an official transcript from the Registrar’s
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Office. Note: Some universities are now requiring self-reported
academic records.
3. Complete student profile with Counseling Office if using any
platform other than Apply Texas. Once the student returns the
profile, the counseling office will begin the student college
application folder. If needed, depending on specific college
admission requirements, the counselor will upload and
fill out information based on what is requested.Rise Up! Take Courage! Do It!
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Student Profile PacketOverview of College Applications
4. If needed, send SAT/ACT test scores to the college
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from the testing agency (before or after application is complete)
5. Apply to all schools by Nov. 1st if possible
◦ Must meet prospective school’s deadline
6. Keep a copy of all information and a record of
submissionsCollege Applications Continued
● Top 10% Automatic Admissions
○ Texas state public colleges and universities
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Application and supporting materials must be completed
and submitted on time
○ Class of 2022, Top 6% for UT-Austin
● The student needs to regularly check email communication from colleges
and college portals and communicate with the counselor and college
throughout this process until all information is submitted and completed.
● If a student earns credit from Lone Star and a transcript is needed for a
college application, the student needs to request a transcript from Lone
Star through the student’s myLoneStar account or go online to
Lone Star and request one.College Application Fee
Many applications require a fee and will not be processed until they are paid. Some
waivers are available if you qualify.
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WAYS TO AVOID FEES
FEE WAIVERS FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY
• College Board (if SAT taken on a fee • Speak with the colleges:
waiver) • Applying on special days
• NACAC • Applying in person
• ACT • Campus visit waiver
• Tax or FAFSA information
CHECK THE COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Check with each college to see if they accept waivers and how they accept them. The easiest way is to
google Application Fee Waiver + College Name. After that, see Ms. Baron if NACAC waiver is needed.What to do after you Submit the
Application
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Once you submit, wait to hear from the university
Create an account with the university
Submit any additional documents and watch for status
updates
Managing accounts, usernames, passwords and email is
criticalFinancial Aid and Scholarships
FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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Applications should be submitted, starting October 1st of 12th
grade year. www.fafsa.gov or (800) 433-3243
TAFSA - Texas Application for State Financial Aid is available for
non-citizens who are Tx residents, and went to high school for at
least 3 years in Texas.
Financial Aid Options to Pay for College Presentation
Oct. -- Cypress Park High School
Funding Your Future Workshop Nov. 10th 6:00 PM- VirtualFinancial Aid and Scholarships
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The Cy-Fair ISD website provides scholarship information at
https://www.cfisd.net/Page/1813 under Academics/College and
Career/Scholarships
The CyPark College and Career Website highlights scholarships
that are available for students in CFISD and the greater Houston
area.
https://sites.google.com/cfisd.net/cypark-online/college-
career/paying-for-collegeSenior Year FALL Timeline
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● Sept - Oct: Meet with counselor for individual senior conferences
● Oct: FAFSA application opens
● Deadlines for college application due at different times. Check deadlines and apply
early!
● After completing applications, start looking for scholarships. Watch out for
deadlines and apply early! (notice a trend here???)
● College visits - complete before Dec. 10th!Senior Year SPRING Timeline
● Work on scholarships
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● Complete spring college visits before May 6th
● Senior Awards Night in May
● Keep those grades UP! Avoid Senioritis!!!!!
● GRADUATION!!! Friday, May 27th!Connect with Counselors and Ms. Baron
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School Website Parents & Students Counseling
cyparkcounselors_and_ccs Cypress Park HS Counselors
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