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Melissa High SchoolSenior Seminar –
Aug/Sept/Oct
Start Strong & Finish Strong
Deadlines matter!Grades matter!Until you walk across the stage, you are NOT finished!
Check Your Schedule and Transcript
Review your schedule/transcript to ensure you are in classes that meet graduation requirements and prepare you for your post high school goals.
Grade ClassificationMISD Policy
Ranked–At the end of each semester
JuneJanuary
–Seniors Only: 3rd Nine Weeks*
Diploma Distinctions: Recommended High School Diploma
4 Years of English 4 Years of Social Studies 4 Years of Math 4 Years of Science .5 Communications Applications 1 Year Fine Arts 1 Year PE 2 Years Foreign Language Electives
Complete the Recommended High School Plan
Add a third year of the same foreign language.
Must complete 4 Advanced Measures.– Complete and present an original advanced
research project.– Earn a qualifying score on AP exams.– Earn Commended Scholar on the National Merit
Qualifying Exam (PSAT) in the junior year.– Earn 3.0 GPA or better in 4 Dual Credit
Courses. Noted on transcript after graduation.
Diploma Distinctions: Distinguished Achievement Program
English Sequence
Advanced Recommended
9th Grade Honors English I* English I
10th Grade Honors English II* English II
11th Grade AP English III* English III
12th Grade Dual Credit English IV English IVDual Credit English IV
*Summer Reading Project Required
Social Studies Sequence
Advanced Recommended
9th Grade Honors World Geography
World Geography
10th Grade AP World History World History
11th Grade Dual Credit History US History
12th Grade Dual Credit Economics & Government
Economics & GovernmentDual Credit Eco/Govt.
Science Sequence
Advanced Recommended9th Grade Honors Biology Biology
10th Grade Honors Chemistry Chemistry
11th Grade Honors Physics Physics
12th Grade Dual Credit Environmental Science
Anatomy and Physiology or Forensics
Math Sequence
Advanced Recommended8th Grade Algebra I* 8th Grade Math
9th Grade Honors Geometry Algebra
10th Grade Honors Algebra II Geometry
11th Grade Dual Credit Alg/Trig Algebra II,
12th Grade Dual Credit Calculus Advance Quantitative ReasoningDual Credit Alg/TrigAP Computer Science
*Readiness Exam Required
High SchoolRequired Electives
Physical Education=1 Credit– PE, Athletics, Marching Band (Fall Only)
Fine Arts=1 Credit– Band, Art, Theatre , Theater Production
Foreign Language=2 Credits (3 for Distinguished Achievement Program)– Spanish
Speech=.5 Credits
Decide where you’re going after high school. Discuss college/career plans
with your family & counselor. Attend our district’s college
day.– September 12, 2013 from 9am-
11am. Reduce your college list to 3-5
colleges.
What do you need to do now (Aug/Sep/Oct)?
Ensure you have the materials to apply for colleges/military/financial aid-request the materials you do not have.– Colleges and scholarships will have a checklist of
required items you will need to submit with DEADLINES!
Continue to build, improve and update your academic portfolio with academic, extracurricular and community activities.
Attend workshops or ask for assistance on writing application essays.
You will need an official transcript for each school to which you are applying. These are obtained through the registrar.
Ask teachers/counselors for letters of recommendation. Prepare essays for inclusion with you application(s)-if
required.
College Application Begin to apply for colleges and financial
aid/scholarships. Many colleges in Texas accept the Texas
Common Application, acquired at www.applytexas.org . If the college to which you are applying does not accept this application, contact them directly or check their website to obtain an application for admission, housing, and financial aid information.
MEET ALL deadlines and complete ALL requirements for college and scholarship applications.
Scholarships
Local scholarships are distributed through the Melissa Education Foundation. Available in the Spring.
College search engines:– http://www.scholarships.com/– www.fastweb.com – www.meritaid.com– www.cappex.com– www.finaid.org
ACT/SAT
Register and take ACT/SAT if you have not already taken them:– College Board (SAT):
www.collegeboard.com Oct 5 & Nov 2
– ACT: www.act.org Sept 21 & Oct 26
Athletes
If you are an athlete hoping to compete for athletic scholarships, be sure to complete the NCAA Eligibility Center form online at www.web1.ncaa.org
Remember NCAA core GPA and your high school GPA are NOT the same
Additional Resources
Cardinal Graduation Guide Parents Counselor, Teachers,
Administrators Google Colleges
Questions?
Email the [email protected]@melissaisd.org
Email the Assistant [email protected]
Email the [email protected]
