Request to see a
Counselor Form 		Schedule Change Request Form 
If you need to see a counselor, please complete
this form and print or e-mail to
Mrs. Jozelle Guerra   jguerra@poteetisd.org 
Mrs. Linda Garcia   lgarcia@poteetisd.org
Mrs. Irma Sanchez   ISanchez@poteetisd.org		 To request a schedule change, please complete this form and return it to the front office.
Because it requires signatures, it cannot be e-mailed unless it is first scanned.

Update Parent/Student contact Info Link:

In an effort to provide a convenient way for you to keep your contact information updated, you can complete an online form. This information will be kept on file.

 


Exemption Guidelines for 2012-2013 Exemption Form  
To be eligible for regular semester test exemption: 

ALL STUDENT GRADES 9, 10, 11 & 12

1. Have a semester of 90 to 100 in any period with no more than 3 absences (not counting

  school related excused absences).

2. Have a semester average of 80 to 89 in any period with not more than 2 absences (not

  counting school related excused absences).

3. Have a semester average of 70 to 79 in any period with not more than 1 absences (not  counting  school related excused absences).

4. You may be eligible for any or all 8 periods. ( Excluding Aggie time)

5. A student cannot be exempt from a class if he or she has an unexcused absence in the class

during the semester.

6. A student cannot be exempt from a class if he or she has more than 4 tardies in the

  class during the semester.

7. A student cannot be exempt from a class if he or she has been assigned to ISS or DAEP.

 

EVERYONE – THIS SHEET WILL NEED TO BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE BY THE STUDENT NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M. on Friday, December 14, 2012

COLLEGE BOUND

Scholarship Newsletters
October 2011November 2011 February 2012
March 2012 April 2012  
   
   

ESC-20 College and Career Readiness Websitehttp://learn421.net/ccr

These links contain valuable information for any student who plans on attending college.
Please contact Mrs. Irma Sanchez if you have any questions. 830.742.3521 ext. 1120

College Links: 

www.collegefortexans.comPreparing, applying, and paying for college
www.everychanceeverytexan.orgHelpful hints for the college-bound student
www.texastomorrowfunds.orgGet an early start tackling tuition costs
 http://collegescholarships.com/texas.htm 
 http://www.collegeatlas.org/texascolleges-and-universities.html 

All-Purpose

avid.panam.eduThe AVID Center Special Research Projects Office
www.braintrack.comCollege and university directory
www.collegeispossible.comPreparing, paying, choosing the right college
www.collegenet.comGuide to colleges, universities, financial aid
www.diversityabroad.comInternational education opportunities
www.educationplanner.orgAES free college planning site
www.free.ed.govFederal resources for education excellence
www.infoplease.com/edu/higheredApply for college, scholarships, financial aid
www.knowhow2go.orgCollege prep for middle and high school
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigatorFederal resource to research schools
www.students.govAnswers questions on education and careers
www.theclic.netManage your college experience on one page
www.unigo.comFind, review, and explore America's colleges
www.xap.comCollege advice, admission applications

 

College Entrance Exams

www.actstudent.orgACT registration, scores, test dates and more
www.collegeboard.comSAT registration, scores, test prep and more



College Admissions

Prepare for College

www.eaop.orgUC outreach program
www.makingitcount.comHow to succeed in college
www.mappingyourfuture.orgMapping your future
www.zinch.comCreate profiles, connect with admissions offices


Choose a College

www.myroad.collegeboard.comCollege and career planning
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu...Ranking of America's best colleges


Apply to College

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ad...Information for UC admissions
Application Fee StatusCollege or University Application Fee Status

Financial Aid & Scholarships

www.collegeanswer.comAnswers to your paying-for-college questions
www.fafsa.ed.govU.S. Dept. of Education FAFSA introduction
www.fastweb.comSearch for scholarships
www.finaid.orgGuide to financial aid
www.freecollegemoney.orgFree college money
www.hsf.netHispanic scholarship fund
www.icanaffordcollege.comI can afford college
www.nslds.ed.govNational student loan data system
www.salliemae.comPlan, find student loans, apply online
www.scholarships.comScholarship search engine
www.simpletuition.comSearch and compare student loans
www.studentaid.ed.govFree info from the U.S. Department of Education

 

 

STAAR Information for the 9th Grade Students entering High School

First time 9th grade students in 2011-2012 will be administered STAAR assessments in order to meet graduation requirements. STAAR assessments will be administered in Algebra I & II, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English I, II & III, World Geography & U.S History.
The STAAR EOC assessment scores will account for 15% of a student's final grade in the course.
To graduate under STAAR a student must achieve a cumulative score that is at least equal to the product of the number of EOC assessments taken in each foundation content area (ELA, Math, Science, and SS) andn a scale score that indicates satisfactory performance.


  Things to remember:
1. Come to school every day. ( If your child is absent, please provide a letter stating the student's name, reason and date  of  absence(s) with date letter was written, signed by parent with working phone number.
2. Tuesday and Thursday nights, the library is open for students and parents.
3. Tutoring is available - please contact your teachers.
4. Please see Ed Solis if you need to make up hours.
5. Meet with your counselor if you have any questions about your transcripts or credits.