TWELFTH GRADE
Seniors
Remember—all graduation
requirements, including passing all parts
of TAKS, must be met before you can take
part in the graduation ceremony.
TWELFTH GRADE
It is critical that each student and his or
her parent carefully review the requirements
for graduation and the student’s transcript
to ensure the proper classes are selected
to meet graduation requirements. The
counselor will work diligently with you
to select the proper classes, but remember,
your graduation is ultimately your responsibility. Opportunities
to retake classes failed during the senior
year typically do not exist. Those
classes must be made up outside of school
hours, sometimes at considerable expense.
By senior year, you need to have plans for
post-graduation and you need to make sure
your selections adequately prepare you for
your future plans.
College—choose 3 to 5 schools: one
dream school that may seem like a stretch, one sure thing, and several
choices in between. Make sure you meet the admission requirements
and are registered for the proper entrance exams. APPLY EARLY. Do
not wait until just before the deadline or you may be too late.
Technical school—check with several
to make sure they have the kind of training you are looking for. Compare
their job placement rates and financial aid opportunities to determine
which is your best choice.
Military—talk to recruiters for several
branches of the service. See which one offers you the best
opportunities. Make an appointment to take the ASVAB and keep
in touch with the recruiter of the branch you select.
Work—make sure you have adequate job
skills for a career with a future, not just a temporary job. See
if the benefits plan offers incentives for further education.
Credits: 15.0+
Testing: Required - Exit Level
TAKS, all parts
Recommended: SAT I, ACT, THEA if needed,
AP, SAT II if appropriate
Courses: English IV, 4th year of math,
4th year of science, Government, Economics,
any other required course not previously passed.
12th Grade Timeline
(check off the items you have completed)
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August
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__Make sure that you have the classes
needed in your graduation plan and
required at the college or university
that you are planning to attend
__Take as many AP courses as you can
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September
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__Keep a calendar with deadlines posted
for easy visibility
__Register and take SAT and/or
the ACT
__Keep up with the scholarship bulletin
throughout the year
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October
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__Attend College Night!
__Check that you are scheduled to graduate
at the end of the year
__Meet with your counselor early to
discuss your plans, transcript requests,
fee waivers, & letters of recommendation
(2 weeks notice)
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November
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__Difficulty paying ACT or SAT registration
fees? See about getting a fee waiver
__Check for scholarship opportunities
in Counselor’s office, websites
(see below), etc. and complete & submit
application forms before deadlines
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December
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__Submit applications for college admission http://collegefortexans.com/applying/ and
housing (if applicable)
__Request your FAFSA pin # at www.pin.ed.gov
__Be ready to send out Mid Year Reports
in January
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January
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__Begin the FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/id
__Complete all necessary financial aid
forms; fill out at least one form that
can be used for federal aid
__Check to see if you will need to fill
out a CSS/Financial Aid Profile
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February
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__Submit your FAFSA if possible
__Write colleges to request information
and applications for admission. Be
sure to ask about financial aid, admissions
requirements, & deadlines
__If possible, visit the colleges that
most interest you
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March
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__Register for and take the SAT & ACT,
and SAT Subject
Tests, or any other exams required for
admission to the colleges to which you
are applying if you have not done so
__Continue attending college sessions
hosted at your school
__Determine which college/university
you will be attending
__Check AP Exam Registration dates
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April
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__Prepare your application carefully.
Follow the instructions, and PAY CLOSE
ATTENTION TO DEADLINES! Be sure to ask
your counselor and teachers at least
two weeks before your application deadlines
to submit the necessary documents to
colleges (your transcript, letters of
recommendation, etc.)
__Verify the college admissions office
has all your paperwork
__Review your FAFSA Student Aid Report
(SAR)
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May
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__Take AP
Exams Advanced Placement Program
__Register for and take the THEA Texas
Higher Education Assessment and/or CSI
if required at college or university
that you are planning to attend
__Finalize your housing arrangements
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June
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__Review your financial aid package;
determine if you will need additional
monies for college
__Determine a major if you haven’t
already
__Request final transcript be sent to
your college/university
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