Counselor Center Online
Administrative Assistant to Counselors
• Dalia Gonzalez: dalia.gonzalez@channelview.isd.esc4.net
Grade-level Counselors
• 12th Neysha Small: neysha.small@channelview.isd.esc4.net
(281) 457-7366
• 11th Beth Fawcett: elizabeth.fawcett@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7304
• 10th Ellery Stevenson: ellery.stevenson@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7303
• 9th Mrs. Doris Graves: doris.graves@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
Lead Counselor & At-Risk Coordinator
• Mrs. Leah Veazey: leah.veazey@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7347
CYS/Crisis Counselor
• Heidi Robinson: heidi.robinson@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7312
Special Services Counselor
• Doris Graves: doris.graves@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
Grade-level Assistant Principals
• 12th Alan Smith: alan.smith@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
• 11th Brian Moore: brian.moore@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
• 10th Tim Walker: tim.walker@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
• 9th (A-L) Janeth Melancon: janeth.melancon@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
• 9th (M-Z) Mia Young: mia.young@channelview.isd.esc4.net(281) 457-7328
• Parents who need to see the counselor: Parents who need to speak with the counselor may stop in to the counseling center, schedule an appointment with the counseling center secretary, or leave a message on the counselor’s voice mail. The counselor will then return the call and set up an appointment.
• What is CYS? CYS stands for Community Youth Services. We are a partnership between Harris County and the School District. CYS deals with truancy, runaway, suicide, drug abuse, family conflicts, and marginal child abuse. The CYS worker provides crisis counseling, makes home visits to families, gives information and referral services for community resources, assists with runaways through crisis counseling, referrals, and voluntary shelter placement when necessary, assists families in arranging long term, voluntary placement when alternatives have failed, is a liaison person between the School, Probation Dept., and CPS to help interpret policy and procedures, and contracts for services for children.
• Class Rank: Unofficial class ranking shall occur and be made available to students following the end of the first semester of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years.
• THEA: Texas Higher Education Assessment (Mr. Stevenson)
• SAT, ACT Registration Books: These are available in the counseling center. Students are responsible for mailing their forms to SAT or ACT.
• PSAT Registration: This test is administered, to juniors only, in October of each year. Students need to sign up in the counseling center to take the PSAT.
• PLAN: This test is administered, to sophomores only, in December of each year. Students need to sign up in the counseling center to take the PLAN.
• Financial Aid Forms: Students should see the senior counselor for information about financial aid.
• NCAA Clearing House: Students should log on to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and complete the application process. Then, print a copy and turn it into Mrs. Hall at the athletic office (828 Sheldon Rd.).
• Change of Address or Phone Number: A change of address form is available in the front office. Please include a copy of a utility bill for verification of the new address.
• Withdrawal Procedures: The grade-level assistant principal is the first person that must be notified in the event of a student withdrawal. The withdrawal process takes a full day, so it is best to begin it as early in the day as possible.
• Transcripts: Transcript order forms are available in the front office. Please provide 48 hrs. notice for receipt of transcripts.
• ACR: Accelerated Credit Recovery is a program which allows junior and senior students the opportunity to regain credit for courses they have previously taken, but not passed. Programs are offered before and after school. Students should see the junior or senior counselor to sign up.
• Credit By Exam: Students may pick up an application from their counselor. Study guides are available online at www.dci.ttu.edu. Tests are offered twice/ school year. (November, and June). Students must receive a grade of 90% or above in order to receive credit for a class which they have not previously taken. There is no charge for the tests.
• Schedule Changes: Students may request a change in course selections for the Fall’05 semester beginning with the registration period and ending June 3, 2005. Requests for second semester changes must be made before the Christmas holidays. Students requesting changes will be required to turn in a schedule request form with a parent signature to the counseling center secretary to be stamped with the date received. These changes will be granted provided there is available space in the requested course.
• Report Cards: Report cards will be mailed home for the 1st, 3rd, and 6th grading periods. Report cards for the 2nd, 4th, and 5th grading periods will be handed out to students. Parents wishing to have all report cards mailed may submit three self-addresses envelopes to the counseling center. Report cards are mailed/ handed out one week following the end of a grading period.
• Progress Reports: Progress reports will be delivered to students following the 3rd week of each grading period.
• GT Testing: Mr. Stevenson
| Grading Period | Dates | Report Cards Mailed | Total Days |
| 1st Six Weeks | Aug. 22-Sept. 30 | Oct. 7 | 29 |
| 2nd Six Weeks | Oct. 3-Nov. 11 | Nov. 18 | 29 |
| 3rd Six Weeks | Nov. 14- Jan. 20 | Jan. 27 | 33 |
| 4th Six Weeks | Jan. 23-Mar. 3 | Mar. 17 | 29 |
| 5th Six Weeks | Mar. 13-Apr. 21 | Apr. 28 | 29 |
| 6th Six Weeks | Apr. 24-Jun 1 | Jun. 9 | 28 |
Tutorials: Teachers will provide tutorial times to their students. Mandatory tutorials are provided for students who have failed one or more of their core subjects in any given grading period. Transportation is provided home for students attending the afternoon sessions. It is the student’s responsibility to attend their scheduled tutorials. The tutorial schedule is as follows:
• ENGLISH: Monday & Tuesday: 4:00-6:00 Rm. 122
• MATH: Monday & Tuesday: 4:00-6:00 Rm. 211
• SCIENCE: Wednesday & Thursday: 4:00-6:00 Rm. 229
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Wednesday & Thursday: 4:00-6:00 Rm. 103
Grade Level Promotion
• Students register as freshmen upon successful completion of their 8th grade year. At the end of the freshman year, and upon successful completion of 6 credit hours, students will be classified as sophomores. At the end of the sophomore, and upon successful completion of 11 credit hours, students will be classified as juniors. At the end of the junior year, and upon successful completion of 17 credit hours, students will be classified as seniors. Reclassified students will remain at their current classification until the semester following that in which the requisite number of credits are gained.
Graduation Requirements
Regular |
State Recommended Program (Texas Scholars) |
*Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) |
|
| Courses: (College board advanced placement courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate areas) |
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| English: (English 4 may be satisfied by Practical English 4) |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics: Must consist of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. Many major colleges and universities require a minimum of 3 ½ years of mathematics. | 3 |
3 |
3 |
| Science: Must be selected from: Biology, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry, and Physics | 2 |
3 |
3 |
| Social Studies: Must include World Geography, World History , US History, and Government | 3 ½ |
3 ½ |
3 ½ |
| Economics | ½ |
½ |
½ |
| Languages Other Than English (courses must be in the same language) |
0 |
2 |
3 |
| Physical Education/Foundations of Personal fitness (A student is permitted to substitute dance/ drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, or a two-or-three period career & technology course.) |
1 ½ (limit 2) |
1 ½ |
1 ½ |
| Health Education | ½ |
½ |
½ |
| Technology Applications: Courses may be selected from Business computer Information Systems (BCIS), or Business Computer Programming & other selected Industrial Technology courses | 1 |
1 |
1 |
| Fine Arts: selected from Band, Choir, Art, Theatre Arts, and Dance | 1 |
1 |
1 |
| Speech: Communication Applications | ½ |
½ |
½ |
| Electives | 7 ½ |
1 |
1 |
| Electives for the Recommended and DAP graduation programs must be selected from the State approved courses including JROTC for 1-4 credits and Drivers Education for ½ credit | 0 |
3 ½ |
2 ½ |
| TOTAL | 25 |
25 |
25 |
• September
• October 12th: PSAT (juniors)
• October 17-21: TAKS exit-level retest
• November 14: College Night/ Financial Aid
• November 14-17: Credit by exam administration and Junior Class Parent Night
• November 30: TX Scholars Presentation
• December 6-8: TAKS exit level retest
• December 7: PLAN
• February 21-24: TAKS Reading, Writing, Eng/Language Arts and Exit; Level Tests for ACR and GT Placement
The Texas Scholars Program is a joint effort between school districts and the business community to demonstrate to students the vital link between a strong academic foundation and success in the workplace. Key to the success of the program are the experienced business professionals making presentations to our 10th grade students. The presentations emphasize the fact that students who complete the Texas Scholars curriculum, officially known as the Recommended High School Program, are better prepared for college, technical school, or the workplace.
The Texas Scholars Program has been endorsed by colleges and universities, the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Business and Education Coalition, and Channelview ISD
• Channelview HS Coordinator: Loree Munro, sophomore counselor• Texas Scholars Website: www.texasscholars.org
Senior Counselor: Mr. Stevenson will provide additional assistance with all areas of college application process, scholarship information, and financial aid. Interested students should make an appointment to see him for this information.
• Texas Application Online
• Applying for College (this link has information about college selection, lists of all higher education institutions in Texas, student checklist, and more)
• College Searches
• SAT-ACT links
After you have made a decision concerning which college you wish to attend, you will need to initiate the admission process. While each college may have procedures tailored for that individual college, some generalities can be stated which will apply to all colleges. Apply early. Be accurate and complete. Meet deadlines. Entrance requirements differ from college to college. Most require specific high school courses and specify an admissions test. (See section on admission exams). It is your responsibility to determine whether or not you meet admission criteria and take the proper tests.
This information is readily available in the catalog published by the college or may be accessed on your PC through the Internet.
You must accurately complete and return all necessary forms along with any other required documents and fees prior to published deadlines. Applications for admission are requested from the Office of Admissions. Click here for a sample letter which you may use as a guide when requesting information from a college. If you do not know the address of the college, you may find this information in the counselor’s office.
THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADMISSION PROCESS
- Take the required admission tests and have the score report sent to the college by the testing program.
- Accurately complete the application for admission and any other document required by the college. In some instances, the student will be required to write an autobiography and essays. Students may also be required to include a photograph.
- Provide high school recommendations. Many colleges require recommendations from high school teachers and the principal and/or the counselor. Your senior counselor will assist you in completing these recommendations and will send them to the college along with the transcript and application. Give the counselor and teachers two weeks notice. Recommendations are confidential and must be mailed directly to the college.
- Attach the application fee, if required. Since this fee is nonrefundable, it is advisable for you to narrow your choices to two or three schools before applying.
- Arrange with your high school registrar to send your transcript to the college(s) of your choice. You must complete a transcript request form and pay a $2.00 fee for each transcript sent to colleges. Many colleges prefer the transcript and application be mailed together. Therefore, you must take your completed application to the registrar or senior counselor because official transcripts must be mailed from the school.
- Complete any required health forms.
- Apply for housing by completing an application and submitting the required fee. The time to apply for housing varies from college to college. Check college catalogs for deadlines. Some require that the student is accepted for admission before an application for housing is mailed to the student. Other colleges will accept housing requests prior to accepting the student. Housing is critical in most schools, and residence halls are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Many colleges will also assist students in locating off-campus housing if they are unable to place them. Some colleges require freshman students to live on campus.
- Apply for financial aid after January first of your senior year. This is a separate procedure and all requests should be directed to the college’s office of financial aid. (See section in this booklet.) Please note: before any prospective student can be considered for financial aid, he/she must be accepted for admission. An application for financial aid does not constitute an application for admission and vice versa.
- If you have not received a response to your application for admission within a reasonable length of time, contact an admissions counselor.
- Arrange to have a formal transcript sent upon graduation. One final transcript is mailed free. A fee is charged for each additional one.
Early admissions, or as some colleges call it, the Early Decision Plan, is designed for the student who has determined that a particular college is his first choice and is willing to await the outcome of his application before applying elsewhere. You will have to check the college catalog to determine if Early Admissions will be available. You must also check the deadline date for applying for early admissions.
Most colleges require that admission applications and the financial aid applications be received by a specific date. The schools own financial aid form should be filed early in the fall. If you are thinking about the Early Admission Plan, you should plan to take the required college entrance tests the summer before your senior year. Also, check to see if your college or university requires SAT II’s. If they do, you may need to take those before October of your senior year. The ideal time to check into Early Admissions procedures is during your junior year in high school.
School administrators, counselors, and teachers find it difficult, if not impossible, to predict acceptance for students at highly competitive institutions.
Colleges vary in the kinds of things they list as a basis for candidate selection. Generally, they list the following: (not necessarily in this order, nor containing all of these items):
Academic:
- Secondary School Record (Transcript)
- Class Rank
- National entrance exam test scores (SAT I, SAT II, ACT)
- School’s Recommendation
- Interview (required by a few colleges)
Other:
- Character, personality, leadership and extra-curricular activities
- Health (health record and medical examination)
State of Texas Top 10 Percent Automatic College Admission Policy
Students who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas. Some institutions also automatically admit students who are in the top 25 percent of their class. To be eligible for automatic admission, a student must:
- Graduate in the top 10 percent of his/her class at a public or private high school in Texas
- Enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school;
- Submit an application to a Texas public university for admission by the institution’s application deadline; and
- Take the TASP test or meet the requirements for TASP exemption.
Once a student is admitted, a university may review a student’s high school records to determine if the student is prepared for college-level course work. Some students may be required to take developmental, enrichment, or orientation courses during the semester prior to the first semester of college.
Miscellaneous Notes on Admissions
It is very important that your grades represent your best efforts academically. Improved grades over past performance indicate to a college, perhaps, a greater seriousness of purpose about education; a decline of grades over past performance, on the other hand, may seem as slackening of effort or less ability for more advanced work. (In either case, the latter point, a decline of grades, may cause an admissions committee to reject what might have seemed an otherwise acceptable candidate for admission.) This statement is not intended to imply that you should “water down” your course load and/or stress grades above learning! The colleges will be looking at the quality of course selection, as well as grades, and too “light” a load will cause a student to be out-of practice for the heavy course load awaiting him in college. In short, carry a balanced program and do your best work!
Beginning in a two-year college may better prepare you to meet the rigorous demands of a larger university.
• Financial Aid Reference Guide
• Principles of Financial Aid