Senior Conferences - Fall

Welcome back Class of 2027! We are excited to be a part of your senior year. Please take a moment to review the newsletter for important updates and information. We want to make sure you are on track for graduation and answer any questions you may have.

Our Student Success Advisor, Lisa Connell, can assist with college applications and scholarships. She is located in the Career Center, A140, and will have open office hours every Tuesday to assist as needed. You can visit her Tuesdays before school, during your lunch, and after school.

The SAT is offered at Brandeis on September 12th, October 3rd, December 3rd and May 1st.

To register to take the SAT visit their website below. You must have a College Board account to register for the SAT.

Don't forget to study for your SAT 😊

NISD allows 12th grade students up to 2 excused absences for college visits. Students must turn in a letter from the Admissions Office from the college/university during the visit. The letter must include the following:

1) On college/university letterhead

2) Student name

3) Date of visit

*These absences will not affect eligibility for Senior Exam Exemptions.

State law requires 12th grade students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the graduation requirement.

FAFSA for 26-27 will open October 1, 2026. You will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID in order to complete the application.

For more information on Financial Aid please visit the Federal Student Aid website or visit Ms. Zepeda in the Student Achievement Center, A140.

Many universities, including but not limited to, Texas A&M, UTSA, and Texas Tech are requiring students to fill out the Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR) which will require a copy of their transcript. Therefore, it is important to keep your Educational Planning Document.

In order to receive course credit, students must meet both the academic standard and the state attendance requirements. Grades and Attendance can be reviewed using the Home Access Center (HAC).

Promotion to the next grade level is based on accumulation of credits earned.

Grade 9 (0 - 5.5 credits)

Grade 10 (6 - 11.5 credits)

Grade 11 (12 - 18.5 credits)

Grade 12 (19+ credits)

Senior year is a busy time of year. Please allow the recommender at least two weeks to complete your Letter of Recommendation. Including a Resume is highly encouraged. This will help the recommender draft a thorough recommendation.

Recommenders may include a teacher, counselor, coach, or organization leader.

Attendance Allowances

A student must earn a 70 in the class and meet attendance requirements to earn credit.

No more than 9 absences for Fall semester.

No more than 9 absences for Spring semester.

17 absences for a full year class.

Please note that SAT, PSAT, AP, and ACT scores are not included with the transcript. You must request your scores directly from College Board or ACT.

Dual Credit students may view and request transcripts using the Alamo College District ACES portal.

Cost

Each transcript is $3.00 for Current students.

Each transcript is $5.00 for Former students.

If you are going to use Common App for your applications you will need to add your counselor as a "Recommender" in Common App. This will allow your counselor to upload a transcript on your behalf.

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