We are thrilled to be in the 2024-2025 school year at Monterey High School! You and your child are officially one year closer to Graduation!

With that said, there is still much to accomplish! Junior year is by far the hardest year for your child in high school. Encourage your child to do the following things to ensure success:

• Be prepared for class (i.e. homework, reading, etc.)
• Communicate with teachers when they are struggling
• Attend tutorials
• Keep up with grades (make sure you and your child have a gradebook account)

Juniors and Seniors may take course work as pass/fail by declaring their intent prior to the end of the first nine weeks of class, provided the following criteria are met.

1. Graduation requirement must be fulfilled within the core area where pass/fail is requested.
2. Pre-AP and AP courses may not be taken as pass/fail.
3. Student must have a minimum grade point average of 4.0.

Those achieving a grade of 70 or higher shall be awarded credit, but a numerical grade will not be recorded on the transcript nor included in the student's grade point average. The pass/fail grade will be indicated on the semester final grade. By taking a non-weighted class pass/fail, this grade is not calculated in the grade point average. Thus, the student is not penalized for taking a course that does not receive the extra grade points. Students taking 2nd semester courses pass/fail must declare their intent prior to the end of the third nine weeks.

Deadline to turn in a Pass/Fail form to your alpha counselor is October 11th @ 4:05

As you examine colleges, keep all of these factors in mind:

• Location
• Academics
• Admissions Policy
• Size
• Cost

Almost all colleges/universities have a website that offers admissions requirements and information.

Below is a great college comparison worksheet.

Fall

• Make sure your child meets with his/her school counselor.
• Encourage your child to set goals for the school year. Working toward specific goals helps your high-schooler stay motivated and focused.
• Help your child stay organized. Work with your 11th grader to make weekly or monthly to-do lists to keep on top of the tasks required for applying to colleges.
• Juniors will take the SAT in the spring so help your student prepare for this college admissions test.

We had many self selected 11th graders who will participate in taking the PSAT/NMSQT during the school day on October 22nd. These students are eligible to qualify for National Merit.

Additionally, this is a great look at what students can expect on the SAT (used for college admissions and scholarships). 11th graders will take the SAT during the school day March 4, 2025. Students will be able to access their score reports, take individual practice tests, and get a wealth of other information to prepare them for college and beyond.

Students are now able to link their PSAT scores to Khan Academy for free through College Board. Go to www.satpractice.org for more information. This tool creates customized test review questions based on individual student areas of need. Students can download an app for Khan Academy and spend a few minutes daily practicing for this important test. Strong PSAT/SAT scores can translate into lots of scholarship money down the road! Encourage your child to take full advantage of these resources now.

College Board has some really great resources when you are planning for college.

-Plan for college

-Find a college that fits you

-SAT practice

-Learn ways to pay for college

-Understanding college costs

-Scholarship searches

-How to complete the FAFSA

-Explore Careers

-Guide to choosing a major

If a student is not sure of the type of career/occupation they would like to pursue after high school, taking an interest inventory is a great place to start. This is a collection of questions about his or her likes and dislikes. Below is a link to Texas Career Check put out by the Texas Workforce Commission. It is free and they have many great resources valuable to students and their families.

The interest Profiler is a series of 60 questions. Once the questions are answered, it will then generate a list of top occupation matches along with the average salary and number of annual openings in the state of Texas. Students can then research these careers and look at the level of education required for each to help them formulate a plan.

5 Alternatives To Going To College

1. Trade or Vocational School
2. Enlist in the Military
3. Volunteer overseas (Americorps or Peace Corps)
4. Get an Entry Level Job
5. Entrepreneurship

Hannah Jones, Alpha A-C

219-1983 hannah.jones2@lubbockisd.org

Kristen Lewis, Alpha D and Lead

219-1998 kristen.lewis@lubbockisd.org

Jennifer Strong, Alpha E-I

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Donna Short, Alpha J-M

219-2028 donna.short@lubbockisd.org

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219-2036 adrienne.greaser@lubbockisd.org

Crystal Scott, Alpha S-Z

219-2087 crystal.scott@lubbockisd.org

Katelyn Graham, Special Services

219-2065 katelyn.graham@lubbockisd.org

Website: https://www.lubbockisd.org/mhs
Location: 3211 47th Street, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: 806-219-1900