Scholarship

Great scholarship opportunity from Dispute Resolution Center - http://goo.gl/b3ZDN

Notice the deadline to submit intent is January 8.

Also, keep your eye on your Naviance account!  We always send these notices out to students using that program.

Careers

Learn more about different careers by attending the Career Expo at Lone Star College:
http://goo.gl/N3r63

CHS Alums

A message from the College and Career Center:

Two CHS graduates will be on campus to visit with students during the lunch hours. Sidney Baker will be at the military table on Dec. 14 and Dec. 17:  "Meet A Real Aggie"

Brian Umlang will be with the UT area rep.January 14 to let students talk to a "Real Longhorn".

All visits to CHS must be approved in advance.  For information about this program, please contact Kay Roberts in the College and Career Center.

Generations Texas Week

This is Generations Texas Week for CHS!  This week is designed to help students explore their options for furthering their education after high school.  Each day has a different theme and a different set of activities.

Monday 11/26- College Options- Dr. Null will be making announcements throughout the day and we will have Lone Star Community College here during all lunches.

Tuesday 11/27- Back to Your Future- Students, faculty, and staff wear college shirts.  Teachers will spend class time discussing their educational journey after high school.

Wednesday 11/28- Transitions- We will have different colleges in the CCC during all lunches focusing on how to transition from high school to post secondary education.

Thursday 11/29- Paying Your Way- We will have a video about financial aid and scholarships during Tiger Time and there will be a Financial Aid presentation at 6:30 pm in the CCC.

Friday 11/30- What Can I Do?- Students will be encouraged to explore several of our career related websites to see what they can do with each major they are interested in studying.  

Band Results

Several of you guys have asked about the band's competition season this year, so I am providing a "recap" for anyone interested.




-1st place, US Bands Regionals competition, Spring ISD Stadium

-1st division, Katy ISD Festival

-2nd place, US Bands Regionals competition, Woodforest Stadium

-1st division, UIL Regionals, AREA Advancement, Woodforest Stadium



caption awards for the season:



-Best Music Band

-Best Overall Visual Band

-Best Overall Effect Band



We are very proud of the kids. Thank you for your strong support of the these kids throughout their competition season.

College and Career Center Website

Our College and Career Center's website has been revamped and is full of all types of information!  Go to https://sites.google.com/a/conroeisd.net/chsccc/home to see it!

Also, the Junior/Senior handbook can be found on the CCC website, or you can use the link http://goo.gl/UPRT3

Algebra website

Our Algebra team has a great website!  http://goo.gl/PWBnq

This site has links to class notes and other great stuff!  Be sure to use the link for the textbook.  The online textbook is a great resource.  It has videos, practice quizzes, power points, and all types of items students can use to practice at home.

Junior meetings have started!

We have started our junior meetings!  One of our counselors asks students what they dream about doing after high school.

News Flash

Conroe HS juniors now have access to Kaplan's SAT Test Prep program online!  For more details go to  goo.gl/dLovi .  Juniors will receive their access key in English class next week.  But, if you would like yours early contact Mrs. Joiner in the Tiger Den.

Guidance Groups

We have 2 different counseling groups that students can apply to attend.




1. Test Anxiety group- This group is run by me. The students will meet 3-4 times to learn strategies to manage anxiety related to testing. To become a part of this group the student will need to fill out the attached form and return it to me by October 26.  The application can be found at http://goo.gl/Skf3u



2. Study Skills group- This group will be part of Tiger Time during the spring semester. The student will attend the group for 9 weeks. To become a part of this group the student will need to return the attached form to me in the Tiger Den by December 14th. The application can be found at http://goo.gl/mqOBo

College Visits to the CCC

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING VISITS BY COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES


College and Career Center

Colorado State University October 9, 2012

The Cleveland Institute of Art October 19, 2012

Case Western Reserve October 22, 2012

Do you need money for college?

The CHS College and Career Center staff will present a four part series of workshops this fall. All welcome to attend – you did not have to attend previous sessions to come this Monday.


Date: 10/8/2012

Session 1: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Session 2: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“Finding Money for College”

October 8

Location: The College and Career Center; enter through the front doors and follow the signs to the CCC.

No reservation is required.

Why is the PSAT important

As we get closer to the October 17 PSAT testing date for 10th and 11th graders (optional for 9th graders), the benefits of this test have become more apparent:


• Students will get practice taking a timed test: TAKS testing was on an unlimited time basis, STAAR/EOC tests are timed

• Students and parents will receive a score report that will provide an estimate of what the student's SAT score might be

• The PSAT score report comes with an access code that translates to five different services provided for FREE by the College Board, the creator of the PSAT

• The PSAT score from the test taken in the junior year is used to determine National Merit winners. There are National Awards for Hispanic and African American students that also use these PSAT results. The benefits of these honors appear in many ways when it is time to attend college. All students should do their best on this exam. CHS honorees this year are: National Merit Commended Scholar: Tanner VandeWalle National Hispanic Recognition: David Rodriguez

Pink Defying Gravity, Inc Conference

The Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, Inc. is excited to partner with Pink Defying Gravity, Inc. for their 4th bi-annual Young Women's Leadership Conference, SPARK! The Conference is on October 13th, 2012 at Summer Creek High School in Humble ISD from 8:30 am-3:00 pm for young women grades 6th-12th. The primary mission of the SPARK! Conference is to empower young women to discover their uniqueness. Please visit http://pinkdefyinggravity.org/programs/ for more information on this year's Conference topics and updates.
For the first time, the parents of the girls are invited to attend the conference. We will have two speakers from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm who will speak to parents on the issues of college readiness and internet safety. We want the parents to be informed about things that affect their daughters.

Thank you for encouraging your students and their parents to attend. Please contact Mrs. Joiner for questions or comments.

Scholarships

Are you ready to start working on your scholarship search?  We recommend the websites on this list http://goo.gl/Y2khq 

It is important for students to remember that they should never pay to have to search for scholarships!  Remember that we can help you in the College and Career Center.

Women's Energy Network

Check out Women's Energy Network for a great conference and scholarship opportunity! http://www.womensenergynetwork.org/?nd=ywedetails

See Ms. Roberts in the CCC for the scholarship application, it is due October 1.

Parent Workshops in the College/Career Center

We will be hosting several parent workshops in the College and Career Center.  Parents can come at either 7:30am-8:30am or 6:30pm-7:30pm.  For all sessions, enter through the front doors and follow the signs to the CCC.

Topics:
"All Things Applications" 9/17
"How to Choose a College" 9/24
"Understanding Financial Aid" 10/1
"Finding Money for College" 10/8

We hope to see you there!

Don't forget to register for CISD College Night

We will have over 180 college reps at CISD College Night on 10/9.  We are asking that students pre-register and get a barcode.  The college reps will be able to scan your barcode to get your information.  This way you will not have to fill out any paper work and you can save time!  To register follow the directions below.

Distinguished Achievement Program

It is time for seniors to apply for our highest diploma called the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP).  This program gives students a special distinction in the graduation program and on their final transcript. Seniors must have had at least three years of a foreign language to be eligible.  Seniors currently in their third year of a foreign language are also eligible.  They also must complete a total of four "alternative measures".  These can be things like: dual credit classes, scoring a 3 or higher on an AP exam, being a National Merit Scholar or Hispanic Scholar, or advancing with their science fair project.

It is an honor to be a DAP student.  In order to start the process, simply fill out the form below and return it to Mrs. Joiner in the Tiger Den by November 9th.  She will let you know if you qualify or not by January.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Joiner at lajoiner@conroeisd.net or 936-709-5676.  Copies of the form are also available in the counselors' offices and in the Tiger Den.

Mini College Fair at CHS

Houston Area Recruiters Network bringing mini-college fair to CHS Sept. 18




Thirteen colleges are sending representatives to CHS on Tuesday, Sept. 18. They will be available during all four lunches; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Colleges represented will be: Houston Baptist U., Sam Houston State, Texas State, Lamar U., University of North TX, Texas Tech, Louisiana State, Stephen F. Austin, University of Houston, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, UT Austin, Texas A&M. This is a personal opportunity for SENIORS to connect with these universities. This is a time to request business cards from the representatives recruiting from Conroe High School to arrange for individualized attention at a later date.

St. Edwards coming to CHS

Saint Edwards University is sending a representative to the CHS campus on Tuesday, Sept. 11. He will be in the College and Career Center through all four lunch periods; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Eds is a small, private, liberal arts college located in Austin, TX. They are affiliated with the Catholic Church but they welcome any and all students regardless of their religious affiliation. Special strengths of this university are: Creative Writing, Theater, Business, Social Sciences.

Free SAT Prep Classes at U of H

Academic Letter Jacket

Conroe High School sponsors academic letter jackets.  Any student that attended CHS last year and is currently enrolled this year is eligible for a letter jacket if they had a cumulative average of 90 or above last school year.  Mrs. Hall is our counselor in charge of academic letter jackets this year.  She will be meeting with all eligible students next Tuesday.  Then, students will need to bring their completed packets and payment with them to the fitting on September 20th.

Congratulations to all the students that are eligible!!!

Leadership High School

Leadership High School is sponsored by the Lone Star College System and is open each year to 2 juniors from each of the Montgomery County high schools.  It is a great chance to learn more about what it takes to be a leader and it gives students a chance to network with other students.  This program also allows you to meet other leaders with in our county and ways to make a difference in our community.  The application is due 9/21, see http://goo.gl/sE6zJ for the appication.

Get a barcode for College Fair!

CISD will host our annual College Fair on October 9th and we are trying something new! 

We are encouraging students to register ahead of time.  This way students will not have to take time out of their evening to fill out information cards for the college reps.  Instead, the rep will just scan your barcode.  To register go to http://www.gotocollegefairs.com/ and print out your barcode.  You will then bring that barcode with you to the College Fair.

College Fair

Save the date for our annual CISD College Fair!!!  It will be at the Lone Star Convention Center on October 9.  This is a great chance to see over 100 colleges and universities all in one place.

Test Prep Boot Camp

Each year CISD hosts a test prep boot camp.  It is a great way to prepare for the SAT, ACT, or PSAT.  This year it will be on September 15.  For more information and to register go to http://goo.gl/SABQl

College Colors Day

We will be celebrating College Colors Day on Thursday 8/30!  Wear your favorite university or college colors to school that day!

http://www.collegecolorsday.com/

Schedules

Schedules will be given out for textbook pickup according to the schedule on the CHS website - http://chs.conroeisd.net/Information

These schedules are considered "draft".  Students will receive their final schedule on the first day of school during homeroom.

Please remember that the deadline to make changes to elective choices was April 4/27/12.  We are no longer able to make elective changes for the 2012-2013 school.

Wow!  Prom is tonight and Graduation is next weekend!  Check out http://chs.conroeisd.net/GraduationInformation for information about graduation.  It has the link to watch the graduation live and how to order DVDs of the ceremony.

Course Selection

Students will receive their course verifications and progress reports during Tiger Time on Thursday 3/1.  The deadline to make changes to next year's course requests is 4/27.  Students may make changes on the back of their course verification form or by using the change form available in any counselors' office.

During course selection remember the following things:

To be in a Pre-AP/AP/DC class students must also turn in a signed CISD Advanced Course Agreement to their counselor.  These forms are also available in any counselors' office.

To be in a Dual Credit class you must do the following things:
1. Sign up for the course during course selection, if you did not circle the course use the change form to do so now.
2. Apply for admissions to Lone Star College
3. Take the qualifying test ECompass, register at http://ready.conroeisd.net/
4. Come to the Dual Credit meeting in the LGI on 4/16 at 2:45
5. Bring completed Lone Star registration forms and money to the CCC on 4/30

Alternate courses are important! 
1. You can add more using the change form. 
2. Counselors use these when a class you picked does not work in your schedule
3. If you signed up for a class with pre-requisites you do not have, counselors will use your alternate instead

PAWS

Congratulations go to our freshmen that won this month's PAWS (people acting wisely at school).  These got to come and visit with Edd the dog.  They got to eat homemade brownies and play with the dog.

Jennifer Ayala
Matthew Castro
DeDe Dock
Pablo Fernandez
Crystal Hays-Fretwell
Ronald Jenkins
Saul Licea
Gerardo
Madison McKee
Tyra Norris

Course Selection

We have already begun selecting courses for next year.  Students turned in draft course selection sheets last week during Tiger Time and were given final sheets to be returned to their counselor last Friday.  Students will get their verification sheets during Tiger Time on 3/1.  They will get until 4/27 to make changes to their requests for next year.  If you have any questions, contact your student's counselor.