RPHS CCR Newsletter

The Ridge Point College and Career Readiness Center prepares our nearly 3000 students for college, trade school, military or employment. Students and parents are encouraged to visit the CCR Center in room K145 or reach out to me via email or my website. Susanna Jakubik, College and Career Readiness Advisor

All students attending a Texas public school need to demonstrate college readiness before they will be allowed to enroll and select their college classes (which is different than applying or getting admitted). Colleges determine this via the following test scores:

SAT: 530+ on Math, 480+ on English

ACT: 22+ on Math, 40+ on Reading and Writing

TSI: 950+ on Math, 945+ on Reading, 5+ on Essay

Students can use a combination of these to demonstrate readiness (i.e., their SAT Math score+ their TSI English/essay score). In addition, students who meet these benchmarks also earn their CCMR point, which benefits them with an honor cord to wear at graduation plus the ability to earn an off campus or office aide period their senior year.

Current seniors who do not have their CCMR point but earn it before December 18 can have a schedule change for the spring semester to include an off period, provided it works with their schedule and graduation requirements.

RPHS will be offering the TSI free of charge to any junior or senior on November 19, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Students can register here as long as there is space and can use these various options for test prep.

RPHS will be hosting the fall college fair on Friday, September 18 during all lunches.

We are expecting more than 40 colleges, trade schools and military branches, and students are encouraged to visit the tables to ask questions about majors, admissions, financial aid and more.

The district college fair and financial aid information night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 from 6pm-8pm at Austin High School.

Students can explore various colleges and universities and learn all about the financial aid application, which opens on October 1 and is a graduation requirement.

All sophomores and juniors present on PSAT testing day will be tested during the school day, free of charge.

• Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 a.m.: 11th grade
• Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 a.m.: 10th grade

To ensure that you are fully prepared, please ensure that you do the following:

• Restart your school computer to download any Windows updates.
• Verify that you have Bluebook on your laptop, and open and close it to download and install any Bluebook updates.
• When in Bluebook, click "Test Your Device" to make sure you have adequate memory and disk space and are running the Windows 11 operating system.
• Search for System on your laptop and ensure your Microsoft Windows version is 24H2 or higher (Windows 11). If it's lower than 24H2 please visit the tech center to upgrade your PC.
• If your Bluebook version is lower than VSN-0.9.725 BT-2026-09-03 20:36, then you need to visit the tech center in N203 to upgrade your PC.

To prepare for the test, students are encouraged to take practice tests on the Bluebook app and the free PrepStep resources available through the RPHS library here.

Students who attend the Reese center in the morning will remain on campus that day. 10th or 11th graders who are late will miss the PSAT and there are no makeups. There is no late arrival for seniors on PSAT testing days; all non-testers will attend their regular schedules.

Please direct any questions about the PSAT to RPHS Campus Assessment Coordinator Missy Rogers.

Colleges, military branches, trade schools and businesses will often visit Ridge Point so that students can connect with representatives face to face. Please register if registration is required. All on-campus college visits are excused absences and do not count against exemptions. College visits are reserved for current juniors and seniors.

RPHS Fall College Fair: Friday, September 18, during all lunches, Commons. No registration required.

Vanderbilt University: Tuesday, September 22, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Wharton County Junior College: Wednesday, September 23, during all lunches, Commons. No

registration required.

Rice University: Thursday, September 24, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University of Tampa: Thursday, September 24, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Boston University: Thursday, October 1, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Belmont University: Thursday, October 1, 11:30-12, Commons. No registration required.

Suffolk University: Thursday, October 1, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University of Maryland: Tuesday, October 6, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Virginia Tech University: Tuesday, October 6, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Texas Army National Guard: Wednesday, October 7, during all lunches, Commons. No

registration required.

Seton Hall University: Thursday, October 8, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University of Texas at Austin: Thursday, October 8, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Texas State University: Tuesday, October 20, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University of Houston - Downtown: Tuesday, October 20, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

United States Army: Wednesday, October 21, during all lunches, Commons. No registration required.

University of Colorado: Thursday, October 22, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Case Western Reserve University: Thursday, October 22, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University of Buffalo: Tuesday, November 3, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Greater Houston Pool Management (Lifeguard employment): WednesdayNovember 4, during all lunches, Commons. No registration required.

University of Memphis: Thursday, November 5, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

St. Mary's University: Thursday, November 10, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

The University of Texas - San Antonio: Thursday, December 3, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Seniors, the 2027-28 FAFSA and TASFA will open on October 1, 2026. Students will have to complete one of these applications (or an opt-out form) by February 1, 2027.

Initial information is on my website here; more information to come!

Students or parents wishing to purchase a yearbook ad can do so now through the Jostens website. The following items are available:

• Full page ($450)
• Half page ($230)
• Quarter page ($120)
• Eighth page ($65)

All prices will increase by $10 on October 24, so order yours today. Yearbooks are still on sale here. Please reach out to yearbook advisor Dr. Hayley Booth with any questions.

Reminder that any senior who wants their photo included in the Athlon yearbook must take their photo with Cady Photography no later than December 31, 2026. Book your session now at cady.com/schedule.

If you are only interested in taking the yearbook photo, please select the Basic session when booking. CADY Studios will provide the tux and drape for the yearbook photo. Please wear a camisole for the drape option and a white t-shirt for the tux. You will not need to bring any additional clothing items with you if you are only taking your yearbook photo.

Please click here for some FAQs that may help to answer any additional questions, but please do not hesitate to reach out to yearbook advisor Hayley Booth for further clarification or assistance.

SAT

Next test date: October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

Register for this test and see other test dates here.

PSAT

Next test date: October 27, 2026 (11th), October 29, 2026 (10th)

Registration deadline: None, all 10th and 11th grade students present on test day will test

ACT

Next test date: October 17, 2026
Late registration deadline: September 29, 2026

Register for this test and see other test dates here.

TSI

Next test date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Register for this test here using FBISD student credentials. Parents should not register their student.

ASVAB

Next test date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Register for this test here using FBISD student credentials. Parents should not register their student.

Need a fee waiver for the ACT or SAT? Please review the eligibility requirements on this request form.

Need accommodations for the PSAT, ACT, SAT or AP exam? Click here for instructions.

Students who apply to Texas colleges via ApplyTexas will pay NO application fees if they apply between October 12 and October 18, 2026.

University of Texas at Austin applicants who use Common App will also pay NO application fees if they apply during the same week.

Join the Class of 2027 Remind by texting the following numbers (by last name):

A-D: text @73d9ga to the number 81010
E-J: text @kgeagaa to the number 81010
K-O: text @8g9d9k to the number 81010
P-S: text @ggeeh9 to the number 81010
T-Z: text @rphsco2 to the number 81010

This will be used by me and the senior class sponsors to share quick bits of information with seniors and their families.

What is the Senior Package? The Senior Package is a way to pay out many common senior expenses over time. All items in the Package will also be available a la carte. All seniors will receive a Class of 2027 t-shirt at no charge.

What is included in the 2027 Senior Package?

• 1 Prom ticket
• 1 Senior Scram ticket
• 1 Senior yard sign
• 1 Senior class panoramic photo
• 1 Yearbook

How much does it cost? The 2027 Package is $475, payable at once or in five $100 installments.

How can I sign up for the Senior Package? Click here to visit the Class of 2027 Revtrak site. Make at least the first payment by August 10 in order to receive your t-shirt and yard sign on the first day of school.

Deadline Registration for the Senior Package closes on December 31, 2026.

Questions? Contact 2027 Senior Class Sponsors Amy Amadi or Sue Breaux.

If you would like to order a yard sign in addition to or instead of the one included in the Package, they are available for sale now for $20. Please click here to order on Revtrak.

Orders can be picked up in K145 (the CCR Center) the day after they are paid for online. All orders made before school started are available for pickup in K145.

The proceeds of all yard sign sales, including those sold in the Package, will be put toward scholarships for the Class of 2027 that will be announced at Senior Breakfast in May.

Ridge Point High School

500 Waters Lake Boulevard, room K145

Missouri City, TX 77459
susanna.jakubik@fortbendisd.gov

(281) 634-7407

Click here for the RPHS CCR website

SCHOOL CODE: 444836