GPA Waivers

Do you have a GPA of 4.0 or higher?  Will you have been in one of the programs on this list for at least 3 years next year?  You might be eligible to apply for a GPA Waiver.  To do that, simply fill out this online form- GPA Waiver Form.  This must be done by the first week of school. Common GPA waiver classes are: sports, orchestra, choir, theater, art, band, ROTC, some CTE classes, yearbook/newspaper, dance, & debate. Once your request has been received it will be processed and parents will get a notification in Parent Access.  Next year their approved course will have a course number that starts with the letter "R". Special Note- Class of 2018 students who waived a class last year MUST re-submit the waiver form for next year. If you have questions, please contact your counselor or Mrs. Joiner in the Tiger Den.

Workforce Dual Credit Parent Night

Lone Star College will host a parent and student information night 2/21 at 6:30 at their campus (777 College Park North Drive) in room 105.

This is a great way to learn about all of the classes that CISD has partnered with Lone Star to offer for our high school juniors and seniors!  These are classes like welding, machining, auto tech, CNA, and EMT.  Some of these courses are paid for by CISD!  Some have expenses that the student must cover.  But, this is a great way to find out more!!!!

Workforce Parent Night
2/21 6:30
LSC Conroe Campus
777 College Park North Dr
room 105

Destination College

Nervous about the college admissions process?  Not sure where to start?  Do you just want some extra help?  

Don't forget to sign up for Destination College!  It will be 6/11 from 8AM-4PM at College Park High School.  The registration fee is $25, lunch and door prizes will be provided.  Some of the door prizes even include free parking passes for the next year and prom tickets!  Sessions included are- college applications, essay writing, how to find the right fit, college 101, mock applications with real admissions officers, former students talking about their experiences, and a mini college fair.  

Applications can be found in Ms. Taylor and Ms. Abernathy's classrooms.  Or, you may visit the CCC.  Apply today since space is limited.

National Decision Day for c/o 2015!

National Decision Day is Wednesday 5/13/15!

All seniors are invited to come sign the banner indicating where they are going after high school.  

This includes 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, or the military.

Seniors need to come sign the banner outside of the auditorium during all lunches. It will be installed in the CCC after that so if a student does not sign on this date, there will be AMPLE opportunities for them to sign later.

The banners from the past 2 senior classes are posted in the athletic hallway so if you have not have seen these items before please come down for a visit. 

College and Career Center News

ACT-
Seniors now have the opportunity to take an ACT test on the CHS campus. This test was planned for Juniors only but has now been opened for both grades. This is a great chance to take the ACT during the school day.  Usually, students must take this test on a Saturday. (10th graders are not allowed to take this test at this time.) Please see the Fees and Fines Lady in the front office to reserve your seat.

Cost is $30.00, pay the Fees and Fines Lady in the front office to reserve your seat.
Test Date is: April 28, 2015

The ACT Bootcamp, on March 31, has been opened for any student in 11th or 12th grade. The cost is $100.00. This is a great way to prepare for the test and it is a severely discounted price. Please come to the CCC for more information about this opportunity.


College Visits in the CCC this week:

The University of Southern Mississippi
Tuesday, March 24, during all lunches in the CCC

Lamar University
Thursday, March 26, during all lunches in the CCC

Dual Credit registration kicks off this week:

Students who requested to take dual credit for the first time next year will receive a pass for their time slot and will return to class with a pass.

Juniors will register during 3rd period tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24.

Sophomores will register during 5th period on Wednesday, March 25.

College Visits in the College and Career Center

We have several college representatives coming to CHS next week:

Monday, 10/6 - Purdue University - in the CCC during all lunches

Wednesday, 10/8 - Baylor University - in the CCC @ 10:00 a.m.

                                   Hollins Univeristy - in the CCC from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, 10/9 - Southwestern University - in the CCC during all lunches

                               Colorado College - in the CCC from 11:30 - 1:00

Friday, 10/10 - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - in Ms. Tan's room (#232) during D Lunch

**If you are interested in attending any of these sessions, please see Mrs. Bernhard in the CCC to get a pass.**

College Fair

Make plans to attend our annual CISD College Night on 9/30 from 6:30-8:30 at the Lone Star Convention Center.  We will have sessions on Financial Aid, College Applications, and sessions in Spanish.  There will be over 150 colleges in attendance!

This is an exciting opportunity to learn about a variety of colleges and post-secondary programs.  In order to make the most of your time, we highly suggest that you register for a barcode,   When you register, just be sure to click on the event that looks like this:

Then, you input your information and get a barcode.  Show the barcode to the college reps and that way you don't have to fill out interest forms to get information, they just scan you!

While this is aimed at Juniors and Seniors, any high school student is welcome to attend.  The counselors look forward to seeing you there!