Counselor Assignments

Secretaries

Counselors’ Corner

Counselors are available during lunches Monday through Thursday to allow students to visit with their counselor without missing instructional time. The scholarship bulletin and other information about colleges and special programs are also available at Counselors’ Corner. 

ACT Online Prep

Help your students prepare with ACT Online Prep School Edition. Students receive two full practice tests with complete scoring, two practice essays for the Writing Test, a comprehensive content review for each of the four required tests, and a diagnostic test and personalized Study Path. And Internet delivery allows students access anytime. Educators can analyze student data by reviewing the total time spent on each section of the site, score and usage details for each student, aggregate reports organized by test and subject area, and item-response analysis to assist teachers in curriculum review. Price $19.95   www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/

 Conversation about College Financial Aid

Darlene Davenport, director of guidance and counseling, joined Kellli Durham for a Conversation about College Financial Aid and completing the FAFSA application. This program is posted on the district website under CFTV Online. Darlene was so informative.Click on this link - information - to see conversation about college finacial aid.

2012 College guides

• 2012 College Guide
• 2012 Admissions Chart

High School Years Newsletter

Click on the link below to access the monthly High School Years newsletter

• High School Years Newsletter

Home Access Center

Did you know that you can view your student’s grades and attendance in real-time?  Home Access Center allows you to log-in using your student’s id number and a password assigned to you by the school district.  Do you need the district assigned password?  You’ll need to complete the Home Access Center password request form which is available at the Cypress Woods receptionist’ desk

students with learning disabilities

If your student plans on taking the SAT, ACT or an AP tests and is a student with a learning disability that requires extended time or other accommodations, you will need to complete a Student Eligibility Packet for CollegeBoard and/or for ACT.  These packets are available through the diagnosticians’ office or the counselors' office.  CollegeBoard and ACT both require current testing and documentation for the disability, and the accommodation requested must be one that the student uses daily in the classroom.

Registration

2013-14 Registration form (current 10th)
2013-14 Electives
2013-14 Registration (current 10th)
Course Description Booklet

Parent Guidance meeting

Unable to attend the guidance meeting? Below is all the information you will need!

• Graduation Requirement
• STAAR Information
• Tutorial Schedule

Junior Parent Information

• Parent Information for Junior Parents

Registration

2013-14 Registration form (current 11th)
2013-14 Electives
2013-14 Registration (current 11th)
Course Description Booklet

2013 College guides

• 2013 College Guide
• 2013 Admissions Chart

Parent Guidance meeting

Unable to attend the guidance meeting? Below is all the information you will need!

• Graduation Requirement
• Parent Information
• Presentation
• STAAR Information
• Tutorial Schedule

Parent Guidance meeting

Unable to attend the guidance meeting? Below is all the information you will need!

• Presentation
• Tutorial Schedule

2013 College guides

• 2013 College Guide
• 2013 Admissions Chart

AP Credit Policy

AP Credit Policy - Click on the link and search for individual college or university's AP credit policy.

checklist for juniors and seniors

Not sure what needs to be done to be ready for college? CLICK HERE for more information!

college applications

Seniors planning to attend a four-year university next August 2013 must complete the following:

• Take or re-take the SAT/ACT
• Visit college campuses; talk to admission officers on campus.
• Complete college applications during the first semester of the senior year.  Don’t wait until the deadline.
  • www.applytexas.org
  • www.commonapp.org
• Order FAFSA pin numbers for yourself and a parent
  • http://www.pin.ed.gov
• Complete the FAFSA  (federal student aid) form in January.
  • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Attend Financial Aid Night at the Berry Center
• Look at housing options
• Visit the colleges’ financial aid office to see what aid is available at a particular college.  Each college has a pool of money available for scholarships and this money is usually available on a first come, first served basis. Remember, financial aid includes scholarships, loans, grants, personal savings and work study programs.
• Check with the college admissions’ office to see if you need to take a THEA or other placement test.  Some colleges will not allow you to register for classes without placement information.
  

recommendation letters

CLICK HERE to get a Wildcat profile packet to give to teachers, counselors and others that you are requesting a recommendation letter from.  Remember to always provide your recommender with a stamped envelope with the college’s address typed on the front ( no return address).  Allow the recommender three weeks to prepare the letter.

transcripts

You may order official transcripts (sent directly to the college) through the registrar’s office by completing the Transcript Request form.  Allow three weeks for processing.  The cost is $2.00. 

Don't forget to order your final transcript for the college you’ll be attending in May before graduation.  The registrar’s office is not open during the summer months and colleges may not allow you to begin classes until they receive your final transcript from high school.

other senior news (click on the link)

• WILDCAT PROFILE PACKET
• APPLYING TO A 2-YEAR COLLEGE
• BEST COLLEGES 2012
• COLLEGES WITH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
• FASTWEB FAFSA GUIDE FOR HIGH SCHOOL

scholarships

There are TONS of scholarships out there!...that means FREE money! Take advantage of this, it’s important! Check out the monthly scholarship bulletins or see Ms Smith for questions.

Apply for as many scholarships as you can.  Each month you can check the senior scholarship bulletin and visit the scholarship websites that are available on the bulletin.

• Scholarship Bulletin
• Districtswide Scholarship Opportunities

Attention: Below are some of our most popular scholarships. For more scholarships and for more detailed information on each, please refer to the Scholarship Bulletin and/or see Mrs. Smith in the Registrar's Office.

• For Juniors who excel in Science or Math….here’s a scholarship for you, the Evelyn Frensley Scholarship. Must be nominated by a teacher or counselor.
• The Scholarship department has a new listing of 10 different scholarships from StudentScholarships.org. You should check em out!...anyone can meet the eligibility requirements!
• If you’re going to Lone Star Cy Fair College this Fall, check out the Board of Trustees Scholarship. Must demonstrate financial need.
• For any seniors majoring in Art, the Kerstin Wyman Memorial Scholarship is for you!
• The UT Tex Schramm Scholarship is for senior men attending UT Austin this Fall. Must show leadership, character and community service involvement.
• Here’s a scholarship for high school junior student-athletes….the Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program….for those of you who want to improve yourself, your teammates and your sport.
• The Kerstin Wyman Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 is to be awarded to a deserving graduating senior who will be attending college and majoring in fine arts.
• The Minute Maid Grand Slam Scholarship is for seniors who have participated in a youth baseball or softball program. Must show evidence of admission into a college/university
• Executive Women Scholarship…for senior men and women who demonstrate financial need and community involvement.
• Big Sun Scholarship…for senior athletes.
• CyFair H.O.P.E. Scholarship…major in Physical Education.
• CyFair Women’s Club…for senior men and women involved in community service, demonstrate academic achievement, and leadership qualities.
• The Dana Michelle Pettaway Scholarship…For seniors enrolling in college in the fall and at least 20 volunteer hours.
• For Senior women with a parent/guardian as a CyFair ISD employee, then apply for the Delta Kappa Gamma International Scholarship.
• For Seniors who exemplify achievement, leadership, and college/career potential…apply for the Thelma Maresh Scholarship.
• The Alpha Kappa Alpha-Chi Omicron Scholarship is for ANY senior in good standing and will attend college in the Fall.
• If you graduated from Ault Elementary, then take advantage of the Ault Scholarship.
• If you’re a senior and graduated 5th grade from Ault Elementary….then you need to apply for the Ault Elementary Scholarship!
• Senior Women!....Interested in joining a Sorority?...Find out how….see Ms Smith, in the Registrar office.
• Also for senior women….apply for the Priscilla Petty Scholarship. You must have been accepted into a 4-year college in Texas and intend to study Poli Sci, Government, Eco, or Business.
• Willowbrook Rotary Foundation Scholarship - for graduating seniors who have overcome significant challenges in life and are now committed to bettering themselves by continuing their education at a local two year college. The scholarship is for two academic years, max of $2500.00. Please pick up application from Ms Smith in the Registrar Office and return by May 1.
• The Best Buy Scholarship is for grades 9-12. Must demonstrate good grades and community service.
• The CyFair Women’s Club, is not only for women but for men as well. Grades, community and leadership are must haves for this one.
• University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business is introducing a brand new scholarship, Bauer Excellence Scholarship. This is for incoming, “first-time-in-college” freshmen.
• For Juniors, NASA has their Aerospace Scholars Program. In this program you will engage in activities and hands-on engineering experiences at NASA Johnson Space Center.
• In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.....We have the… “MaryEllen Locher Foundation Scholarship Fund” Students must have lost a parent to the disease or have a parent who has survived breast cancer. ….There’s also many more Cancer Awareness Scholarships out there!...so check ‘em out!
• Right NOW is the time to apply for scholarships!...there are so many out there that will “fit” each of you! Some include…Medical, Dental , Pharmacy, Engineering scholarships, The American Legion, The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, African American scholarships
• This is the time of year that you need to apply for scholarships! There are a lot out there right now!...so please get you a copy of the November scholarship bulletin.

** FOR DETAILS ON ALL THE ABOVE, SEE MS SMITH IN THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, OR CALL, 281-213-1865, EMAIL JENNIFER.SMITH2@CFISD.NET.

College News

• Any seniors attending LSU this Fall, just a reminder that the deadline for Freshman Enrollment Deposit is May 1st.
• The Princeton Review is hosting a free private AP Calculus AB practice test and strategy session this Sunday April 14th at our River Oaks location, 3730 Upper Kirby Dr. 2-6pm with light refreshments. If interested, call 1-800-273-8439 Ext. 5708. www.princetonreview.com>
• This Thursday, April 11th, is the National College Fair at Reliant Center.
• Texas A&M Corpus Christi has their STEM Summer Program for those of you who are interested in oceanography research or engineering.
• The University of Texas of The Permian Basin has their Falcon visitation day on Saturday April 27th.
• Texas Tech has their Camp LEAD program this summer. For rising juniors, this program promotes the development of each student’s leadership skills.
• The University of Houston Honors College is hosting the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Academy on June 29th. This event is for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors.
• Wagner College in New York has a Summer Pre-College Program for high school students. Wagner College is nationally known for their Liberal Arts program.
• Landmark College in Vermont is the college of choice for students with learning disabilities. They have a Summer College Program for high school juniors and seniors that will increase their potential for successful social connections while developing stronger academic routines.
• LSU has partnered with Baton Rouge Community College for the Tiger Bridge Program. The program is for students who apply to LSU but fall short of the required admission standards to take courses at BRCC that will transfer to LSU.
• Lone Star College CyFair is having their Open House on Saturday April 6th. There will be financial aid help, tours, prizes, food and much more!
• Texas Tech has an opportunity for Juniors!...“The Raiderland Express”, a bus trip that Texas Tech sponsors. The Houston area bus will depart April 26th, and returns the 28th.
• Here’s a summer program for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in wildlife and conservation….The Wildlife Conservation Camp to be held in July.
• Attend the National College Fair at Reliant Center on April 11th. This event is for ALL students and it’s FREE to students and parents.
• If you’re attending LSU this Fall, the deadline for payment for the Freshman Enrollment Deposit is May 1st.
• If you’re interested in Sam Houston State and you’re academically talented, then check out the Elliott Bowers Honors College.
• The University of Mary Hardin Baylor has their “Sader Days” kicking off in February. These campus visitation days are FREE to attend.
• Auburn University has scholarships that go up to $60K…so if you’re interested in Auburn, you need to check those out. There’s also new information regarding cost of attendance, deadlines, and entrance requirements.
• Interested in Roanoke College in Virginia?...they are one of the top liberal arts colleges ranked by US News & World Report.
• If you’re interested in Boston University, please check out their new changes in the admission requirements.
• The University of Southern California Common application is now available. If you're interested in USC, visit www.commonapp.org to complete the application for 2013-2014 admission.
• Auburn University we have new information regarding entrance requirements, cost of attendance and scholarships.
• UT's McCombs School of Business we have new detailed information outlining the school
• Pepperdine University is having Fall Admission Events. For locations and to register, visit:www.seaver.pepperdine.edu.
• OSU....get a listing of On-Campus Events from Ms Smith.
• Need volunteer hours?!....the Houston Food Bank is now looking for students who are looking to make a difference and impact in the community during the Fall of this school year.
• Visit SFA!!...Come see what "The Lumberjack Experience" is all about! Attend their Showcase Saturday, April 6.

**Attention Seniors!**

Very Important!....You must complete the College & Scholarship Information Form. Please get one from either the Counselor's Office or Registrar Office. For the scholarship information, please list ALL scholarships/awards AND $ AMOUNTS you have been offered, even those you do not plan to accept. As your offered more scholarships/awards thru the end of the year, please complete another form with that new information. Turn in these forms to Ms Smith in the Registrar Office or the Counselor Office.

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship

for High School Junior Student-Athletes who are currently juniors with a GPA average of 2.5 or above. A minimum of 10 student-athletes from the Houston area will each receive scholarships for $2000.00. Apply online, www.houston.positivecoach.org/scholarships. Deadline is May 31. For questions, Sonja DeWitt at sonja@positivecoach.org.

LSU Freshman Admission

Upon admission to LSU, all entering freshmen are required to submit a $250 Freshman Enrollment Deposit (Fall tuition prepayment), which indicates intent to enroll at LSU in Fall 2013. Here are a few things to remember about the enrollment deposit and how it fits into the admissions process: