Texas Tech University Preview Day: October 13

2025-2026 Senior Calendar (Updating)

2025-2026 Monthly Calendar (One Page)

Senior Seminar Beginning of the Year Information 2025-2026

School Profile 2025-2026

Applying for College Checklist

ASVAB October 8, 2025 Sign Up

September Senior Newsletter

ASVAB October 8, 2025 Sign Up 2024-2025 Junior Calendar​​​​

Scheduling Information

SHS Dual Credit & AP Information 2024-2025

Scheduling Information

SHS Dual Credit & AP Information 2024-2025

FAFSA 2024-2025 Powerpoint

FAFSA Handout

By December 1, the U.S. Department of Education plans to make the application available to all students.

Who Should File The FAFSA For The 2025 - 2026 Academic Year?

The short answer: all students who will be enrolled in college and would like to be considered for any form of financial aid in Award Year 25-26. Even students in the most affluent households with high incomes and lots of assets could benefit from filing a FAFSA. Federal Student Aid Website offers excellent information about the many types of student aid offered including the Direct Student Loan Program, Work-Study Programs, and grants.

Some federal aid programs do not require students to be in low-earning households. For example, all students, regardless of their family’s financial situation or their SAI, are eligible for a Direct Student Loan. To get a Direct Student Loan, students must file the FAFSA. No FAFSA – no loan.

5 Things To Do Before FAFSA

FAFSA Website

How to Create FSA ID Account & Username

Texas 4-year Public Colleges Offering Free Tuition

Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students. 

The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2025 and spring 2026 freshman applicants who rank within the top 6% of their high school graduating classes. A letter from University President Jay C. Hartzell is attached to this correspondence. 

This information should be shared with all high school junior-level students and their parents. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact Miguel Wasielewski, Vice Provost of Admissions at The University of Texas at Austin at (512) 475-6210.

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

SHS Dual Credit & AP Information 2025-2026

Important Fall 2024 Dates

• Aug. 23: Instructor deadline to upload syllabus
• Aug. 26: First day of classes
• Sept. 11: Census Date - Students wanting to drop the course after this date will be assigned a grade of W
• Sept. 29: Payment deadline - Last day for students to pay
• Sept. 20: Instructor deadline to submit course roster verification
• Nov. 26: Drop deadline
• Dec. 13: Last day of classes
• Dec. 16: Grades due by noon

 
Here is the link to the Dual Credit Cost and Payment Guide

• Courses are $50 per credit hour. A 3-hour course is $150.
• An installment plan is available for a $30 fee.
• Students who do not pay in full or set up the payment plan and pay the first installment by the 18th class day will be dropped from their class(es).

Here is the link to the Student Resource Page, which will give them access to support services: 

Other Important Information

• Blackboard courses may not appear for students until Monday when classes begin. Some instructors may open classes earlier, while others will not. 
• New ASU dual credit students will receive an email once they register for a course with instructions on how to activate their ASU technology accounts. Students can also go directly to Angelo Website to activate their accounts. Returning students can contact the IT Helpdesk at 325-942-2911 for login issues. 
• The fall 2024 payment deadline is Thursday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m.  Bill notifications will not be sent until the 6th day of class (September 5th) to allow time to finalize registration and adjust bills as needed.    
• Students will use Ramport to pay for classes. Blackboard is used for the instructional aspect of their classes.
• Students who have accommodations through an IEP or 504 can request accommodations through ASU here: Accommodations

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: 

• Courses are $50 per credit hour. A 3-hour course is $150.
• An installment plan is available for a $30 fee.
• Students who do not pay in full or set up the payment plan and pay the first installment by the 18th class day will be dropped from their class(es).

Here is the link to the Student Resource Page, which will give them access to support services: 

Other Important Information

• Blackboard courses may not show for students until classes begin on Monday.  Some instructors may open classes earlier, while others will not. 
• New ASU dual credit students will receive an email once registered in a course on how to activate their ASU technology accounts.  Students can also go directly to this website to activate their accounts.  Returning students can contact the IT Helpdesk at 325-942-2911 for login issues. 
• Students will use Ramport to pay for classes. Blackboard is used for the instructional aspect of their classes.

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. 

SHS Dual Credit & AP Meeting 2024

ASU Cost & Payment Guide

ASU Student Resources

ASU Disability Accommodations

2024 Fall Semester
(August 26, 2024 - December 12, 2024)

 
Here is the link to the Dual Credit Cost and Payment Guide: 

• Courses are $50 per credit hour. A 3-hour course is $150.

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: 

Other Important Information

• Blackboard courses may not appear for students until Monday when classes begin. Some instructors may open classes earlier, while others will not. 
• Students' login information will be on their South Plains College acceptance letter. Acceptance letters are emailed to the email address provided by the student on the application that was submitted. 
  • Login Format: Be sure to use all lowercase letters for your username. Your default password is in this format: Capital first letter of your first name, first four letters of your last name (lowercase), dollar symbol, last four of your Social Security Number, and exclamation point (!). EX: Jsmit$1234!
  • Note: If no SSN was submitted, substitute 6-digit birthday (mmddyy) in place of 4-digit SSN.
  • If you need help, please call the Help Desk at (806) 716-2600
• The fall 2023 payment deadline is Tuesday, September 3rd, at 3:00 p.m.     
• Students will use My SPC to pay for classes, and Blackboard will be used for the instructional aspect of their classes.
• Students who have accommodations through an IEP or 504 can request accommodations through SPC here: Accommodations

SPC Dual Credit Enrollment Steps 

Step 1. SPC Dual Credit Application

Here is the link to the Dual Credit Cost and Payment Guide: ​​​​

• Courses are $50 per credit hour. A 3-hour course is $150.

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

Other Important Information

• Blackboard courses may not show for students until classes begin on Monday.  Some instructors may open classes earlier, while others will not. 
• Students login information will be on their South Plains College acceptance letter. Acceptance letters are emailed to the email address provided by the student on the application that was submitted. 
  • Login Format: Be sure to use all lowercase letters for your username. Your default password is in this format: Capital first letter of your first name, first four letters of your last name (lowercase), dollar symbol, last four of your Social Security Number, and exclamation point (!). EX: Jsmit$1234!
  • Note: If no SSN was submitted, substitute 6-digit birthday (mmddyy) in place of 4-digit SSN.
  • If you need help, please call the Help Desk at (806) 716-2600​
• Students will use My SPC to pay for classes. Blackboard is used for the instructional aspect of their classes.

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. 

SHS Dual Credit & AP Meeting 2024

SPC Dual Credit Website

How to Pay for SPC Dual Credit Courses

SPC Disability Accommodations

*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:

Tips for AP

AP Credit Policy Search

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

SHS 2025-26 TESTING CALENDAR

Students must pass the five designated State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course tests to be eligible to receive a diploma from the state of Texas.

English I

Biology

Algebra I 

English II

U.S. History

STAAR Paper Administration Information

TEA STAAR Resources

PSAT 8/9 (optional for all 9^th graders)

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Students register and pay $15 through ParentSquare by Friday, September 19^th.

• About the PSAT 8/9
• PSAT 8/9 Study Guide

PSAT/NMSQT (given to all sophomores and to juniors that are GT and/or Top 10)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

All students will be registered at school for free.

• About the PSAT/NMSQT
• PSAT/NMSQT Study Guide  

SAT School Day

All seniors have the opportunity to take the SAT School Day in the fall.

The Fall 2025 SAT School Day will be offered on Wednesday, October 15^th. 

Students register and pay $60 through ParentSquare.

All juniors have the opportunity to take the SAT School Day in the spring.

The Spring 2026 SAT School Day will be Wednesday, March 4^th. 

ALL juniors are registered and paid for by SHS.

SAT National Testing

College Board SAT Dates & Registration

SAT & ACT Study Resources

What is on the SAT?

Free SAT Test Prep (Kaplan)

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

ACT Test Dates

Seniors have the opportunity to take an ACT at school in the fall of their senior year.

Students register and pay $60 through ParentSquare.

The Fall 2025 ACT for Seniors is Wednesday, October 29^th.

ACT National Testing Dates & Registration

SAT & ACT Study Resources

Free ACT Test Prep

Free SAT & ACT Practice Tests

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. 

ALL SOPHOMORES will take the TSIA2 ELAR on Thursday, January 8, 2026. 

*English teachers will be working with the sophomores in class to get them ready to take the TSIA2 ELAR.

ALL JUNIORS will take the TSIA2 Math on Friday, January 9, 2026.  

*Math teachers will be working with juniors in their math class to get them prepared for the TSIA2 Math.

ADDITIONAL TEST OPPORTUNITIES:
Students can also test in person or remotely through SPC throughout the year or at TTU.
SPC Testing

TTU Testing

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.

Click Sheet to pull TSIA2 Scores

TSIA Essay Guide

TSIA ELAR Content

TSIA Math Content

TSIA2 Study Resources

Accuplacer/TSIA Student Portal

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”:

College Readiness Scores

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.

Region 17 Counseling and Therapy Resources

Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)

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

• Mental Health Resources- Texas Education Agency

Local Resources

• 2-1-1 - Call this simple number to find more information about local resources related to food, housing, child care, crisis counseling, substance abuse treatment, and much more.
• Lubbock Area United Way  - food, supplies, housing, transportation, etc.
• Family Guidance & Outreach Center of Lubbock: Free online parenting and anger management classes.
• South Plains Community Action Association - Energy assistance, transportation, health services, child care, community services.

Resources for Talking with your Student

• How to Ask How Kids are Feeling
• How to Help Kids Handle Disappointment
• Five Ways for Teens to Manage Anxiety
• Helping Children Cope with Grief
• Handling Death and Grief
• How to Help a Grieving Teen
• Seven Ways to Help a Grieving Teenager
• How to Talk to your Kids about Fentanyl
• How to Talk to Kids about School Shootings 
• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News
• Talking to Children About the Shooting 

Region 17 Counseling and Therapy Resources

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.

When

Appointments are scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. We are available during most school holidays and breaks.

Where

Appointments are held virtually via Zoom. Students and parents/guardians are present for all appointments.

How

Contact your child’s school counselor to make a referral into the program.

TCHATT Team

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.

• TTUHSC- Free Online Support Groups
• Texas Education Agency Updates
• Calm - appealing meditation and relaxation for all ages
• Headspace - guided meditation and mindfulness
• Happify - activities, games, and meditation for stress and worry
• Stop, Breathe, Think - appealing tool that guides meditation and promotes compassion
• Dare - helps with anxiety
• Coloring Book - (several other options when searching app store)
• Adolescent Mental Health
• National Alliance on Mental Health
• National Institute on Mental Health
• Teen Mental Health
• Parenting Your Teen

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.

• Texas School Mental Health Resources

Reporting & Hotlines

• How to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
• Texas Abuse Hotline Website
• Texas Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-252-5400 This Hotline can be used if the situation is urgent and needs to be investigated within 24 hours.  Call 911 or local law enforcement if there is an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-78888 | Text: 233733

Education & Prevention

• Recognize the Signs of Abuse
• Child Abuse and Neglect Help Guide
• Prevention and Parenting Tips
• Positive Parenting Tips
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Child Abuse Prevention
• What is Human Trafficking
• Myths, Facts, & Statistics
• Recognizing Vulnerabilities & Recruiting
• Child Sex Trafficking
• Parent's Guide to Human Trafficking
• Human Trafficking Resources & Contacts  
• Human Trafficking Webinars & Training Videos
• Internet Safety 101: Rules & Tools for Children  (Spanish Version)
• Parent's Guide to Teaching Teens Online Safety
• Six Ways Your Kids Can Protect Their Online Identities
• Internet Safety for Teens

Crisis Phone Lines

• Lubbock Crisis Line - 806-765-8393
• STARCARE Lubbock Crisis Line - 806-740-1414
• Texas Youth Hotline (Texas DFPS) - 1-800-989-6884 or TEXT 512-872-5777
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline -  988
• National Crisis Text Line (24/7) - Text “HOME” to 741741 (Provides counseling support through text)
• Domestic Abuse Hotline - 806.747.6941 or 800.736.6941 
• Support Line (24/7) - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (Provides counseling support for those experiencing emotional or physical abuse.)
• Texas Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-252-5400 - This Hotline can be used if the situation is urgent and needs to be investigated within 24 hours.
• Texas Abuse Hotline Website  - This site can be used to report situations that DO NOT need to be investigated right away.
• Trevor Project Text Line (24/7) - Text “START” to 678678 (Provides support to young LGBTQ persons by text.)

• How to help your teen deal with the death of a friend
  Article from US News with tips and links for parents.
• Grief Share
  Friendly, caring group that will talk through the process with you. Support groups and seminars available.
• Journey of Hearts
  For anyone grieving a loss
• Recover from Grief
  Grief Loss Recovery. Hope and health through creative grieving.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
  TAPS offers peer-based support, crisis care, and grief and trauma resources for free to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one in the military.

• What is Anxiety
• TTUHSC offers free online support groups for anxiety
• Relaxation Techniques
• RAIN Relaxation
• Social Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Challenging Anxious Thoughts
• Interactive Activities for Anxiety

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Alcohol Addiction Center
• Public Health Surveillance and Alcohol-Related Injuries
• Recovery Centers of America's Drug Guide
• Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drug News
• UMC (NEIDS) Nurses Educating on Illegal Drugs and Synthetics

• JYF Podcast
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Mayo Clinic Teen Suicide Prevention Video
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center
• Texas Suicide Prevention
  Suicide prevention videos and info from Mental Health America of Texas.
• The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
  Resources and expertise for parents, educators, and students on youth suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention Information

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800-273-8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

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.

Sounds and Music

• Ocean Waves
• Rain
• Rain and Thunder
• Babbling Brook
• Campfire
• Bird Songs
• Forest
• Focus Music
• Relaxing Jazz
• Jazz Piano
• Calm Music
• Electronic
• Disney Piano
• Classical
• Waterfall
• Forest Brook

Live Animal Cameras

• San Diego Zoo
• Smithsonian Zoo
• Houston Zoo
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Hummingbirds

Puzzles and Games

• Sudoku
• Word Searches
• Mind Games
• Mensa Mind Games
• MahJong
• Pop A Job
• Puzzles

Yoga

• 10 Minute Morning Yoga
• Yoga For Teens
• Yoga for Beginners
• Yoga For Anxiety
• Wake Up Yoga
• Bedtime Yoga
• Rainbow Yoga
• Take 5 Yoga
• Yoga to Heal Stress

Guided Meditation

• Breathing Meditation
• 5 Minute Meditation
• Grounding Meditation
• 15 Minute Guided Meditation
• 3 Minute Meditation