College & Career News
A WEEKLY UPDATE FROM MRS. MARTINEZ
Hello!
Only a few short weeks of the 2023-2024 school year left and I cannot believe just how fast time is flying.
This year, I will be splitting my time between AHS (Mondays & Tuesday) and THS (Thursdays & Fridays) while Wednesdays will be my as need day - being on either campus as needed!
This is a live newsletter, so feel free to come back here as often as you need to see updated information!
Please check out the rest of the newsletter for so much information!
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TO DO - FINANCIAL AID (Graduation Requirement):
- Financial Aid GRADUATION REQUIREMENT–Students must complete one of the following for graduation and UPLOAD PROOF INTO SCHOOLINKS (Click the blue link for instructions)
- FAFSA - The 2024-2025 FAFSA (required for the class of 2024) is NOW OPEN @ FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
- TASFA - the TASFA form here and the TASFA website here.
- Opt-Out – If you do not wish to complete the FAFSA or TASFA, you can complete the OPT-OUT FORM
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SENIORS - Have you applied yet??
- Apply to a 2 or 4 year college! Use http://www.applytexas.org OR http://www.commonapp.org
- Apply to a trade school! https://www.tstc.edu/
- Request transcripts through SchooLinks. The registrar will be processing transcripts that are requested through SchooLinks. (See below for instructions on how to do this)
- Apply for scholarships! I post lots of scholarships down below so check back often.
- Finalize college plans. Narrow your list, choose a college, find a roommate, living arrangements, orientation, register for the TSI testing if needed.
- Explore career options!
- ASK ME QUESTIONS :)
ACCEPTED: As you get ACCEPTED to any college, university or military (even if you won't be attending) please upload them in SchooLinks. (Step-by-Step instructions found below). Once you've done that, I will send you an email with a link on what size shirt and if I can celebrate you on social media or not. You (the student) can fill that out and then send me a picture to use (if you'd like) and I will pass out ACCEPTED shirts once a month.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS: As you get scholarships (even if you won't be using them) please upload them in SchooLinks. (Step-by-Step instructions found below). Each offer will be found in the graduation program so please be sure you turn in all offers even if you will not be accepting it.
TRANSCRIPTS:
OFFICIAL transcripts must be requested in order to make all of your college applications complete. To request an official transcript you can go to SchooLinks - see instructions below.
Have a great day!
Requesting Transcripts in SchooLinks
Requesting Letters of Recommendations in SchooLinks
Uploading Accepted Letters in SchooLinks
Uploading your Scholarship Offers in SchooLinks
Requesting an Official Transcript for Scholarships or NCAA
How to Share Class Rank on College Applications in SchooLinks
Updating your Financial Aid Status in SchooLinks - Graduation Requirement
College Visits at AHS in H1
Houston Community College Visit on Tuesday 4/30/24
University of Houston - Downtown Visit on Tuesday 4/30/24
College Visits at THS in the CCR office (E138)
University of Houston-Downtown - 4/25/2024
Free Tuition
Based on Family Income
Free Tuition
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SCHOLARSHIPS
NCAA - On Demand Video
Certificates, Licenses, & Alternate Career Programs
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Military Branch Recruiter Contact Information
United States Air Force
MATTHEW A. RUSSELL, SSgt, USAF
Air Force Recruiter, EA Accessions
12881 Westheimer Rd., Suite B
Houston, TX, 77077
Work Cell: (281) 804-8543
United States Army
SGT DeJesus, Gian Carlos
U.S. Army Recruiter
Rosenberg Recruiting Station
Cell 📱: (713) 385-3846
Office ☎️: (281) 239-7733
Fax 📠: (281) 239-7799
Email 📪: gian.c.dejesuscaban.mil@army.mil
United States Marines
Sergeant Palacio, Tom P. (THS)
RSS Rosenberg
Cell: 281-202-9898
Office: 281-342-4466
Email: Tom.Palacio@Marines.usmc.mil
28120 Sw Freeway, Ste 502 C
Rosenberg, Tx 77471
Sergeant Martinez, Joseph (AHS)
United States Marine Recruiter
RS Houston, RSS Westheimer
Cell- (832)-334-9534
United States Navy
GSE1(SW/AW)
Pedro Montes
Navy Talent Scout (THS)
Cell: (832)586-2058
Email: pedro.e.montes3.mil@us.navy.mil
Address: 28120 Southwest Fwy, Suite 502B
Rosenberg, TX 77471
QM1(SW/EXW) Yehoshua Jones
Navy Talent Scout (AHS)
Cell: 346-510-7029
Texas Army National Guard
United States Coast Guard
MST2 Brandon Nidiffer
US Coast Guard
Recruiting Office Houston
3111 Woodbridge Dr Apt 160,
Houston, TX 77087
INTERNSHIPS
Upcoming Events
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Camps
Volunteer Opportunities
PGE Volunteer Opportunity
Pecan Grove Elementary PTO is looking for 20 responsible high school students to volunteer at our upcoming event!
Here are the details:
Event: PGE Spring Carnival
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Pecan Grove Elementary cafeteria
Duties: volunteers will help set up, monitor games & activities, and help clean up.
Please have students go to the following link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BABAD29ABFFC16-48884596-pgespring#/
Friday, Apr 12, 2024, 05:30 PM
Pecan Grove Elementary School, Old South Drive, Richmond, TX, USA
James Bowie Volunteer Opportunity
We have an upcoming PTO event on Friday, April 19, 2024, and we're looking to recruit approximately 30 high school student volunteers to assist. Below is the link to the signup genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BA8AD29A5F58-bowiepalooza3
Event: Bowie Palooza
Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Outdoors
Estimated Attendance: 650 (not open to the public)
Activities: Crafts, Games, Bounce Houses (Food Trucks will be available)
Volunteers are requested to arrive between 4:30pm and 4:45pm.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Friday, Apr 19, 2024, 05:00 PM
James Bowie Middle School, Plantation Drive, Richmond, TX, USA
SLCAF Arts Fest Volunteers Needed
The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation is putting on their annual Sugar Land Arts Fest April 27 and 28th. We are in need of volunteers to help with many different jobs throughout the festival! Service hours will be able to be signed if you volunteer! The location of the arts fest is the Smart Financial Center (18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479). Attached below are the links for the signup genius. Sign up today!! Let’s us know if you have any questions!
Have a great weekend!
Kind regards,
SLCAF Youth Board
Friday’s Sign up Genius:
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Saturday/Sunday Sign Up Genius:
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Saturday, Apr 27, 2024, 07:00 AM
18111 Lexington Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Contact your CCR
Travis High School | College & Career Readiness Advisor
Austin High School | College & Career Readiness Advisor
Email: becky.martinez@fortbendisd.com
Phone: 281-634-9264
Twitter: @Tracks4Tigers