John Paul Stevens HS College, Career, and Military Readiness Center

Room A.106 (Across from Counseling and next door to the VPO)

Hours: 8:15 am-4:45 pm.

High School Code (for SAT & ACT purposes): 446215

Follow on Twitter at @FalconsCCMRC for all the latest college, career, & military resources, events, and updates on new scholarships!!

Stevens Falcons in grades 9-12 (yes, ALL Falcons!) can visit their CCMRC to learn more about the opportunities available to them after they graduate from high school, whether they want to pursue a college education, serve in the United States Military, or enter the workforce. This is also a great place where undecided Falcons can learn more about themselves to determine the best fit for them.

Services include:

• Assistance with college preparation applications, essays, SAT/ACT/TSI test registrations, college and SAT/ACT waivers (if applicable), financial aid applications, finding scholarships, resumes, etc.

• Need to order a current transcript? See more info below to learn how you can do so!

• Assistance with ASVAB registration and test prep, as well as providing local military recruiter contact information.

• College and Career research (ex. Choices 360, Texas Reality Check, My Next Move, etc.)

• Resource books available to students for check-out!

• Planning to visit a college very soon? (NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many college and universities have suspended their campus tours and in-person information sessions for prospective students. However, in lieu of these visits, many colleges are offering virtual tour experiences and info sessions. Visit the websites of the colleges you are interested in applying to in order to learn more about virtual visits!)

**Disclaimer: Just as a friendly reminder, if you or your student has concerns with grades or class schedules, the student will need to contact their guidance counselor. Your CCMA is unable to assist with academic matters like these and is also not authorized to share Grade Point Average information. Please refer to our guidance counselor roster by visiting The Stevens Counselor Connection Newsletter.

Current and Former NISD Students can ONLY request their official and unofficial transcripts through the NISD Transcript ordering site at https://nisdtx.scriborder.com/applicationCurrent

Please note that this is the only way to obtain a copy of a transcript. Guidance Counselors and other school staff members cannot pull this information and email it to students or other individuals.

View the HOW TO ORDER YOUR TRANSCRIPT Smore site at: https://www.smore.com/g7f56-how-to-order-your-transcript

• Currently hiring for:

• Deputy Sheriff – Detention
  (up to 32 Hours Per week; Full time temporary - $17.44 Hourly)

• Deputy Sheriff – Detention Cadet
  (Full time Regular - $3,020.00 Monthly)

• Contact a recruiter at (210) 335- JOBS (5627) or apply at http://bcsocareers.com

• BCSO Recruiting - 7141 W US HWY 90 Access rd. Suite #105, San Antonio, TX 78227

• • Considering a Gap Year after high school graduation?

  • Want to be a role model and make a difference in lives of young people?

  • Earn a living stipend, real-world experience and a college scholarship

  • Serve in San Antonio or one of 28 other cities across the U.S.

  • To apply or learn more information, visit cityyear.org

Application: Apply Online at www.AlamoAcademies.com/apply

Visit the application checklist for next steps at:

www.AlamoAcademies.com/applicationChecklist

For more information on the Alamo Academies, visit https://alamoacademies.com/

Class of 2021: http://spr.ly/6019G0fEV

Class of 2022: http://spr.ly/6018G0fEp

Class of 2023: http://spr.ly/6017G0fET

Class of 2024: http://spr.ly/6015G0fER

Learn about the Basics of HS Endorsements: https://texasoncourse.org/whats-new/blog-high-school-endorsements-the-basics/

Endorsement Basics Handout (by Texas On-Course)

Basic Endorsement Milestones (by Texas On-Course)

Five Endorsement Areas (by Texas On-Course)

The 2021-2022 FAFSA (or Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is set to open on October 1st, 2020.

In the meantime, students and parents can prepare for it now by each creating their own FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) by visiting https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas.

You will need the following items in order to create an FSA ID:

• A valid email address that you have access to
• Your social security number
• Your Date of Birth

Then, save your student and parent FSA IDs, and return to https://studentaid.gov/ on October 1st to begin your 2021-2022 FAFSA!

The sooner you can do your FAFSA, the more beneficial it is for the student! The Texas Priority FAFSA deadline is January 15th, 2021.

The FAFSA (or Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Opens to graduating seniors and students who will be attending college in 2021-22 on October 1st. Here's what you will need to apply for federal student aid!!

All Northside ISD High Schools hosted a Virtual Financial Aid Night on Sept. 29, 2020, with a financial aid advisor from Texas A&M San Antonio as a guest presenter. I've included both the video recording of her presentation, as well as the Power Point slides.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Also, please utilize these resources for additional help:

• Federal Student Aid website (FAFSA), Helpline 1-800-433-3243

• Cafe College Financial Aid Resources

• Alamo Colleges District Financial Aid Saturdays (1st Saturday of each month, starting Sat. October 3rd; see attachment below)

• Alamo Colleges District Financial Aid TV

https://studentaid.gov/help/multiple-children-college/

As a limited number of campuses are safely resuming campus tours, here's what juniors and seniors need to do if they wish to go on a college visit! Juniors and Seniors no longer need to pick up a teacher consent form from my office, but will need to follow the updated check list below in order to receive excused school business.

Please be advised that it is very important that you verify whether or not the college you are interested in is offering visits to prospective students. If your college is offering tours or other events for prospective students, make sure that you register as soon as possible, as spots may be limited due to social distancing policies.

Don't feel ready for an in-person college visit just yet? No worries! Many colleges continue to offer virtual tour and visit options for your convenience! Stay safe, Falcons!

For 4 years in a row, Stevens HS has worked closely with the San Antonio Education Partnership. The SAEP operates a wonderful college readiness resource center located in downtown San Antonio called cafecollege. This year I am very excited to announce that our new SAEP Advisor this year is Ms. Rachel Maldonado! To learn more about Ms. Maldonado, click here.

• All students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to schedule a virtual advising appointment with an SAEP Advisor, please click here.
• Click here to view a list of upcoming SAEP Virtual Events.

Recommended Scholarship Sites for all HS Students

Scholarships 360 - scholarships360.com

Chegg Scholarships - https://www.chegg.com/scholarships

Choices 360 (create a free account using activation code TX01156) - www.choices360.com

JLV College Counseling - https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/

Northside Education Foundation (NEF) - https://nisd.net/nef/scholarships

Raise.Me - https://www.raise.me/

Tuition Funding Sources - https://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/

cafécollege Scholarships Brochure - https://cafecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Scholarships-Brochure-with-live-links.pdf

College Board Opportunity Scholarships (for 11th & 12th graders) - https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

Click here to find a list of the most current scholarship opportunities. Some are open for grades 9-12, but most are specifically for Class of 2021 seniors. This scholarships list will be frequently updated as more become announced throughout the year.

You will need log into your NISD Student email account in order to view the list and save a copy of it to your Google Drive.

SAT & ACT Not Required at Most Universities

As you may have already heard, many universities and colleges across the U.S. have adopted test-optional admissions policies for the Class of 2021. Check out this list of participating colleges that are going test-optional!

https://www.collegelifetoday.com/tips/organizing/college-not-requiring-sat/

Also, view the attachment below labeled 2020-21 College Entrance Requirements.

It is entirely up to each student if they would like to take an SAT or ACT this year, but I will also not discourage any students from doing so.

Testing Fee Waivers

If you or your student are concerned about testing fees, please email april.felan@nisd.net to verify your eligibility for a testing fee waiver code.

ACT:

• http://tiny.cc/wcpamz
• https://www.march2success.com/
  
• https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html#student-parent
  

SAT:

• http://tiny.cc/cepamz
• https://www.march2success.com/
• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/khan-academy
  
• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
  

PSAT:

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice?SFMC_cid=EM371842-&rid=52549546

TSI (Texas Success Initiative):

• https://www.mometrix.com/academy/tsi-practice-test/
• https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice
• https://www.tsipracticetest.com/
• https://www.test-guide.com/free-tsi-practice-tests.html
  

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery):

• https://asvabtutor.com/asvab-practice-tests/
  
• https://www.studyguidezone.com/asvabtest.htm
• https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab

• https://www.test-guide.com/asvab-study-guide.html
  

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Students graduating in 2022 who are interested in attending one of the US Military Academies should begin preparing for the process now. Contact Mrs. Felan-Butler for additional guidance.

Army

Director of Admissions

United States Military Academy

Building 606

West Point, New York 10996

1-845-938-4041

http://www.usma.edu/

Navy/Marines

United States Naval Academy

117 Decatur Road

Annapolis, Maryland

21402-5018

(410) 293-4361

https://www.usna.edu/

Air Force

Director of Admissions

HQ USAF/RRS

2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200

USAF Academy, Colorado 80840

1-800-443-9266

https://www.usafa.edu/

Coast Guard

Director of Admissions

United States Coast Guard Academy

31 Mohegan Avenue

New London, Connecticut 06320-8103

1-800-888-8724 or 860-701-6815

http://www.cga.edu

Merchant Marines

Director of Admissions

United States Merchant Marine Academy

300 Steamboat Rd, Admissions Center

Kings Point, New York 11024-1699

1-866-546-4778 or 516 773-5391

http: //www.usmma.edu

Are you considering serving in the United States Military after high school? If so, be sure to contact a recruiter for more information. These are the recruiters currently assigned to work with Stevens HS students, as of 8/27/2020 (contacts are subject to change throughout the year):

The United States Air Force

SSgt Tilah N. Worthy

11223 Potranco Rd

San Antonio, TX 78253

tilah.worthy@us.af.mil

Office:210-673-6468

Cell 210-819-0126

The U.S. Air Force Reserve

TSgt Brasil Segura
210-389-8412
brasil.segura.1@us.af.mil

The Texas Army National Guard

SSG Kristen M Garza

9418 Potranco Rd., Suite 101

San Antonio, TX 78253

Cell: 210-632-6371

Kristen.m.garza.mil@mail.mil

Note: Text or call to schedule a visit.

The United States Army

Christopher Cortes, SSG

11223 Potranco Road,

San Antonio, TX 78251

Office: 210-645-7454

Mobile: 210-391-2924

christopher.cortesrivera.mil@mail.mil

The United States Coast Guard

MK1 John Cantu

8347 Perrin Beitel Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78218

210-854-7863

john.r.cantu@uscg.mil

The United States Marine Corps

Sgt Andrea L. Ha

11223 Potranco Rd,

San Antonio, Tx 78253

C. 210.380.8374

Andrea.Ha@marines.usmc.mil

The United States Navy

Kenkasa Wright, HM2(SW)

Navy Recruiter

11223 Potranco Road, Suite 208

San Antonio, TX 78251

O:210-680-5706

C:210-238-0712

kenkasa.wright@navy.mil

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