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8th Grade Scheduling Information
Congratulations on becoming a 9th-grade parent! This is an exciting time in the life of your child. Your student is about to enter HIGH SCHOOL and begin making important career and life decisions unique to their individual interests and needs. To begin the planning process, here are a few things to help the transition from eighth to ninth grade go as smoothly as possible.
Shallowater ISD expects ALL students and their parents/guardians to attend a mandatory individual meeting. These meetings will allow parents to visit with a counselor one-on-one for a brief 10-15 minute appointment to complete the following:
WHAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE THIS MEETING
*All links are available below.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE SCHEDULING EVENT
Students are encouraged to attend! If they would like to attend, please check them out at the Middle School, and a pass will be provided to allow them to return to class.
We will have appointments on February 26th, February 27th, and February 28th. Please view the sign-up list on ParentSquare and find a convenient time for us to meet.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone!
2023-2024 Specific Scholarships and Deadlines for Seniors
Click on a scholarship to learn more about it.
West Texas AGC 2024 Scholarship (Deadline 03.31.2024)
2024 TTA Foundation Scholarship (Deadline 03.31.2024)
Texas WPF Scholarship Application (Deadline 04.19.2024)
Shallowater Education Foundation Senior Scholarship (Deadline 04.07.2024)
Shallowater Athletic Booster Club (Deadline 04.26.2024 to Counselor's Office)
2023-2024 General Scholarship Websites for Seniors
Click on a scholarship to learn more about it.
The Mega List of Scholarships 2023-2024
Big Future College Board Scholarships
Scholarship Buddy Texas Scholarships
Comptroller Texas List of Scholarships Alphabetical 2024
Texas Scholarship Directory (List of 100+ Scholarships)
Texas Tech University Scholarship Information
Lubbock Christian University Scholarship Information
Wayland Baptist University Financial Aid & Scholarships
West Texas A & M University Scholarship Information
Angelo State University Scholarship Information
University of North Texas Scholarship Information
Tarleton State University Scholarship Information
Texas A & M University Scholarship Information
The University of Texas at Austin Scholarship Information
South Plains College Scholarship Information
ASU Dual Credit Enrollment Steps
Step 1. ASU Dual Credit Application
Step 2. ASU Agreement Form (Use this only if you cannot find the emailed one)
Here is the link to the Dual Credit Cost and Payment Guide: https://www.angelo.edu/dual-credit/cost-and-payment-guide.php
Here is the link to the Student Resource Page, which will give them access to support services: https://www.angelo.edu/dual-credit/student-resources/
Other Important Information
Dual Credit Information
*Students are required to pass the TSIA2 before they are allowed to take any Dual Credit or AP Courses at SHS.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you're ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
SPC Dual Credit Enrollment Steps
Step 1. SPC Dual Credit Application
Here is the link to the Dual Credit Cost and Payment Guide: ​https://www.southplainscollege.edu/dualcredit/Paying_for_Courses_updated.mp4​​​
Here is the link to the South Plains College Dual Credit Page, which will give them access to Student Support Services, Important Student Account Links, and Student Assistance Tutorial Videos: ​https://www.southplainscollege.edu/dualcredit/​​​
Other Important Information
Dual Credit Information
*Students are required to pass the TSIA2 before they are allowed to take any Dual Credit or AP Courses at SHS.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you're ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
*Students are required to pass the TSIA2 before they are allowed to take any Dual Credit or AP Courses at SHS.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you're ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
Advanced Placement Information Links:
Students who receive accommodations routinely in class and on state exams may also apply for accommodations on CollegeBoard exams. See the link below for more information.
CollegeBoard Accommodations
Take college classes over the summer online through ASU! ASU offers a variety of courses during Summer 1 and Summer 2 sessions.
Summer 1 (June 3- July 5)
Summer 2 (July 8- Aug. 9)
We are excited that you’re interested in summer online dual credit courses. Here are a few things you should know to be successful in your course(s):
Take college classes over the summer online through SPC! SPC offers a variety of courses during Summer 1 and Summer 2 sessions.
SPC SUMMER DUAL CREDIT COURSES
Summer 1 (June 3- July 5)
Summer 2 (July 8- Aug. 8)
We are excited that you’re interested in summer online dual credit courses. Here are a few things you should know to be successful in your course(s):
Graduation Information & Requirements
Required Algebra 2 Notification
High School Graduation Programs Paradigm
SOPHOMORE TEST INFORMATION
PSAT/NMSQT scores are now available at https://studentscores. See the links below for additional tools and resources to help students prepare for the SAT. For help GETTING SCORES click here For help UNDERSTANDING SCORES click here For help USING SCORES click here To request a printed copy of your PSAT/NMSQT score report, you can email Tammy Blackburn - tblackburn@shallowaterisd.net . |
PSAT Study Resources
PSAT/NMSQT INFORMATION & STUDY RESOURCES:
SAT Test Dates
SAT Dates 2023-2024College Board SAT Registration
SAT & ACT Study Resources
Free SAT Practice & Preparation
Students who receive accommodations routinely in class and on state exams may also apply for accommodations on CollegeBoard exams. See the link below for more information.
CollegeBoard Accommodations
TSIA 2 Information
*Students are required to pass the TSIA2 before they are allowed to take any Dual Credit or AP Courses at SHS.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you're ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
The students have an ACCUPLACER icon on their Classlink page which takes them to the homepage with access to the Student Portal with study resources. There are also resources and links attached here to help students prepare.
College readiness can be defined as the level of preparation a student needs to enroll and succeed—without remediation—in a postsecondary institution (college or university).
Below are the scores that deem a student “college ready”:
What is the ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to over one million military applicants, and high school and post-secondary students. The ASVAB subtests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. ASVAB scores are used primarily to determine enlistment eligibility, assign applicants to military jobs, and aid students in career exploration.
The Shallowater Independent School District Counseling and Guidance Program is comprised of four components and is based on The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs:
Below you will find many helpful resources at the local, state, and federal levels that can assist you and your family with a wide range of topics such as mental health, drugs, abuse, coping with stress, and much more.
State & National Resources
Local Resources
Resources for Talking with your Student
Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
The Texas Child Health Access Network Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program seeks to improve the mental health of communities across Texas through collaboration with independent school districts (ISDs). TCHATT assists in directing counseling and telepsychiatry to students across our region, linking families with community resources, and providing educational materials for school personnel through community learning collaboratives. TCHATT improves access to mental health care expertise through free, time-limited mental health services to children and adolescents in need of behavioral or emotional assessment and care. Services are available to students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
The TCHATT team is made up of licensed mental health clinicians, clinical child psychologists, and child and adolescent psychiatrists. If intervention is needed, the student will receive sessions with TCHATT providers via Telemedicine. If additional services are needed beyond the sessions offered, referrals and connections to services will be recommended by the TCHATT team. This may include communication with Primary Care Providers (PCP), community therapists, Local Mental Health Authorities, Communities in Schools, etc.
Appointments are scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. We are available during most school holidays and breaks.
Appointments are held virtually via Zoom. Students and parents/guardians are present for all appointments.
Contact your child’s school counselor to make a referral into the program.
Our multidisciplinary team is made up of licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, clinical child psychologists, licensed vocational nurses, advanced practice psychiatric mental health practitioners, and child and adolescent psychiatrists.
We work collaboratively to effectively assess, refer, and treat students. We focus on the larger context that the student is situated in, including their current circumstances, and work together with the school counselor and family members to gain an informed understanding.
We value individualized care and work with the student, family, and school to ensure adequate access to services. We strive to establish coordination between student, family, school, and community health providers to better meet the needs of the student while maintaining a family-centered approach.
Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
Student's mental, social, and emotional health are important to us. Counselors have put together a few resources on this page to help parents and students. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.
This database was created in response to Senate Bill 11 from the 86th Texas Legislature, which required the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop a rubric for Education Service Centers (ESCs) to use in identifying resources that are available to schools in their respective regions, along with a list of statewide resources available to school districts to address the mental health of students.
Reporting & Hotlines
Education & Prevention
Crisis Phone Lines
Disclaimer: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help, you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional.
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