*Be prepared by taking as many advanced classes as possible
*Start preparing for standardized tests such as TAKS, PSAT, SAT, and ACT.
*Be involved in your school by partaking in extracurricular activities that highlight your interests.
*Be involved in your community by volunteering through various organizations.
*Maintain positive relationships with your teachers and administrators.
*Counselors are there for a reason - use them.
*And don't forget to HAVE FUN!

Following are the websites and applications for two of Texas Tech's biggest summer camps are now available online.

The first camp is RED RAIDER ACADEMY and it is held June 15-18th.

WHAT IS IT?
Red Raider Academy is a college-prep summer camp designed to help students start their journey to a four-year degree. They learn about our admissions process, explore a broad range of academic programs and experience student life on a traditional college campus. They also meet students from all over while getting the inside scoop on test-taking strategies, essay writing and how to have fun as a Red Raider!

WHO CAN ATTEND?
High School Juniors who are first-generation college students and/or demonstrate financial need. Students can be a part of Red Raider Academy the summer before they begin their senior year in high school.

HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Just fill out the online application and send in the additional forms requested to complete the application. Priority will be given to complete applications for Red Raider Academy 2010 received by April 1, 2010. Please visit www.admissions.ttu.edu/rra or contact Anna Delano at anna.delano@ttu.edu

The second camp is RED RAIDER EXPERIENCE and it is held July 12-13th.
WHAT IS IT?
Check out academics, campus life and special programs like study abroad and undergraduate research. Spend the night in the Honors College residence hall and tour top-notch scientific and performance facilities while students learn about degree programs in the area of their interest. Don’t worry – there’s plenty of time for fun, too!

WHO CAN ATTEND?
Students who have at least a 1200 SAT (critical reading and math), 26 ACT or hold top 10% class ranking, can be a part of Red Raider Experience the summer before they begin their senior year in high school.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Just fill out the online application and send in the additional forms to complete the application. Priority will be given to complete applications for Red Raider Experience 2010 received by April 1, 2010. Please visit www.admissions.ttu.edu/rre

If you have any questions, please contact Anna Delano at anna.delano@ttu.edu

The South Plains College Office of Enrollment Management will be hosting Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas on Saturday, December 5, 2009, on the Levelland Campus, with registration at 9:00 a.m.

Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas is a pre-college academic outreachy program designed to assist first generation and Spanishy speaking students and their families in preparing for college.

Students in attendance will be welcomed by current members of the Hispanic Student Organization and receive an informational packet which includes a SP
C catalog, a New Student checklist, and a contact list of faculty and staff by department and program. Students will choose from hands on program sessions offered in both English and Spanish including Admissions, Financial Aid, College Success and Campus Exploratioh.

The morning will conclude with lunch at 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served to participants following the workshops. Students will be engaged by a panel of current first generation SPC students, and door prizes will be awarded including Accuplacer testing waivers and five $1000 scholarships!

All students and their families are asked to RSVP online at www.southplainscollege.edu or by calling 806-716-2113.

For more information, call Kimbra Quinn, Director of Enrollment Management, at 806-716-2113.

The counselors also have brochures for any interested students.

Texas Tech will sponsor a free College Readiness Workshop for juniors and seniors on Saturday, September 19th.

Students will have the opportunity to take a practice ACT/SAT exam and get inside tips on admissions, academics and college life!

This event is open to high school juniors, seniors and their parents.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 13th

www.visit.ttu/events/college

Shallowater High School
Comprehensive College & Career Readiness Program

Student and Classroom Guidance

1. Every student in CATE class every year.
2. Every student on a career pathway for four-year plan.
3. Eighth grade classroom orientation to explain career pathways and class choices
4. Freshman Fish Camp
5. Sophomore Careers Investigation (PLAN)
6. Junior Careers Investigation (PSAT, ASVAB, Groundhog Job Shadow Day)
7. Senior College/Careers Investigation (SPC College Day, LISD College Night, Allied Health Day at SPC, Government Career Day at Lubbock Courthouse, Career Expo, Texas Tech University Day & SPC “Sneak Preview”)
8. Student Council Summit Career Sessions
9. Motivational speakers such as Chad Foster (materials for students, such as his book Teenagers Preparing for the Real World

Individual and Small Group Guidance

1. LEARN Talent Search representative on campus twice a month to aid students with college admissions and financial aid
2. Schedule career, college and military recruiters to speak with students.
3. Take seniors to SPC College Day and to Texas Tech University Day.
4. List and publish college preview days. Students have two individual college days per year.
5. Promote Texas Tech University’s Upward Bound program for first-generation and/or low-income students.
6. Participate in Texas Tech’s Project Future Leaders program for economically-disadvantaged students
7. Work with WIA’s Youth Zone to identify and aid “at-risk” students.
8. Work with Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the New Century Leadership program

Parental Guidance

1. Eighth grade parent orientation meeting to explains class choices, career pathways and four-year plans to parents
2. Dual credit meeting to explain SHS dual credit program and policies to parents
3. Senior parent meeting in the fall to discuss application procedures and deadlines, scholarships, financial aid, etc.
4. Team with Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority to offer a Financial Aid Night for parents in January.
5. Team with LEARN to offer two “Finish Your FAFSA” nights with senior parents.
6. LEARN representative on campus twice monthly to meet with parents and/or students.
7. Updated “Guidance & Counseling” link on SISD website.







Testing and Assessment

1. PLAN test for sophomores
2. PSAT test for juniors
3. ASVAB test for juniors.
4. ACT/SAT study nights for juniors and seniors. English and math teachers also do classroom preparation, such as SAT Vocabulary, SAT Question of the Day, etc….
5. DeVry Career Investigation for seniors.
6. Link for testing/assessment on website. (Practice sites, tips and hints, test day information)


Higher Education and Post-Secondary Training

1. Utilize the Go Center and display information on colleges and universities, college admission testing, financial aid, career opportunities and military information
2. Advertise, file, and distribute college applications.
3. Assist students with the application and financial aid process.
4. Offer students the chance to earn twenty-seven (27) dual credit hours.
5. Offer six Tech Prep programs with twenty-two classes at SHS. (Business Education, Innovative Career and Technology, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Technology Education, Health Science Technology Education)
6. Diversified Career Preparation class that allows students to earn credit while working.
7. Distribute scholarship booklets, monthly bulletins and updates through the Go Center, announcements, newspaper and website.


Recognition for Students

1. Top Ten Percent at Awards Banquet each year.
2. Texas Scholars announced at Awards Banquet.
3. Distinguished Achievement Plan graduates recognized at Awards Banquet and starred on graduation program.
4. Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Plan graduates wear medals at graduation.
5. Students participate in Groundhog Job Shadow Day in their chosen field.