Wildcat Counseling Newsletter

2023-2024 Course Selection

Juniors: It's time to start the process of choosing classes for Senior Year! Letters were mailed home to all current juniors with detailed information regarding course registration over winter break. Below is a summary of the events we have scheduled to help students and parents make the best choices for your final year of high school, including links to helpful resources.

Conference Sign-Up Links (Choose your date and time by January 23)

Academic Program Information and Applications

Graduation Plans and FAQ

Plano Senior High Course List

Collin College Dual Credit: 2023-2024

Juniors: Planning to take a Collin College Dual Credit class during senior year? Make plans to attend a session to get information on how to apply, register and pay for your classes. You can attend which ever session is most convenient.

January 19, 6:30pm at Clark High School

523 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano

January 26, 6:30pm via Zoom

Meeting ID 936 8135 1249, Passcode:172515

February 15, 6:30pm via Zoom

Meeting ID: 912 4618 5644, Passcode: 349462

SPRING AP EXAM PAYMENTS

If you're enrolled in a spring semester AP class, payments for the exam are now being accepted. Please visit the Total Registration website to make payment. Payment deadline is February 26.

Spring exam registration fee: $101 per exam ($15 for students eligible for free/reduced lunch)

AP exam registration for full-year or 1st semester classes will include an additional $40 late fee.

COLLIN COLLEGE TECHNICAL CAMPUS

Seniors: Looking for a different option for after High School? Check out Collin College's Technical Campus! Collin offers career training in a variety of programs that can be completed in as little as 6 months. Want more infortmatoon? Visit their website!

Collin College Technical Campus

Career Training Programs Include:

Architecture and Construction

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)

Construction Management

Construction Technology - Carpentry

Construction Technology - Electrical

Construction Technology - Facilities Management

Construction Technology - Plumbing

Construction Technology - Safety

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Interior Design

Welding Technology

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Electronic Engineering Technology

Industrial Automation

Activity Care Professional

Health Professions (CNA, EKG, PHLEB, PCT)

Medical Assisting Advanced Practice

Pharmacy Technician

Rehabilitation Aide

Vocational Nursing

Computer Networking

Automotive Technology

Collision Technology

ALL CURRENT JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE SAT AT PLANO SENIOR ON MARCH 22, 2023

Seniors can log in using the email they provided on test day to see their scores from the March 2022 SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/scores

SAT- If you’d like to take the SAT, you can register here: http://www.sat.org/

ACT- If you’d like to take the ACT, visit their website to register: https://www.act.org/

TSI- Click here for Plano ISD information about the Texas Success Initiative Assessment

ASVAB- Plano Senior High will be offering the ASVAB in the Spring. Check back for details!

What is the FAFSA?

FAFSA- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine a student’s eligibility for all types of federal and state financial aid. Completing the FAFSA or submitting an official FAFSA Opt-Out Form is a Texas Graduation Requirement. You can submit your proof of completion by logging into SchooLinks or you can contact your counselor for assistance. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Students not eligible to complete the FAFSA may be able to complete the TASFA. Only specific students qualify to complete the TASFA, see your counselor for more information.

THE FAFSA IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSION.

PRIORITY FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15TH!

A student who will not be applying for Financial Aid may choose to opt-out of completing the FAFSA by submitting an official opt-out form. Complete the form and upload it to your SchooLinks account or bring it to your Counselor:

English FAFSA Opt-Out Form

Spanish FAFSA Opt-Out Form

Hendrick Scholarship

This is a great opportunity for Plano ISD students who have overcome adversity to receive scholarships and support services to promote SUCCESS in life through education. Questions? Contact your counselor!

https://hendrickscholarship.org/scholarship-application/

(Paper applications are also available in the Counseling Office)

MESSENGER OF HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the United Methodist Men of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and is targeted especially for Plano ISD students. This scholarship is designed to help provide a means for students with a financial need, but who may not qualify for more conventional awards, to attend the college or vocational school of their choice.

https://form.jotform.com/222586390295161

(Paper applications are also available in the Counseling Office)