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    College Board Opportunity Scholarships

    Applying to college can be a complicated process, but this program guides students through each important step and rewards their efforts. This unique scholarship program is open to all students, regardless of income, citizenship status, GPA, or test scores. It encourages students to complete six essential steps that move them closer to college with the chance to earn scholarships ranging from $500 to $40,000, for two- or four-year institutions. Half of all scholarships will be awarded to students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.

    Spread the word and urge your students to visit cb.org/opportunity to learn more and get started.

    Your students are eligible to earn scholarships by taking the following actions during certain windows in their junior and senior years:

    Build Your College List: $500
    Build a college list with at least six schools on BigFuture™.
    Junior year: December–July

    Practice for the SAT: $1,000
    Use Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy®, and practice for six-plus hours to get ready for test day.
    Junior year through fall senior year: December–October

    Improve Your Score: $2,000
    Improve your score on the SAT by 100 points or more either from the PSAT™ 10 to SAT, PSAT/NMSQT® to SAT, or SAT to SAT, after practicing on Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy for six hours.
    Spring junior year through winter senior year: April–January

    Strengthen Your College List: $500
    Strengthen your college list on BigFuture with a minimum of one safety, two match, and three reach schools.
    Summer and fall senior year: August–October

    Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
    Fill out the FAFSA® form to apply for financial aid.
    Fall and winter senior year: October–February

    Apply to Colleges: $1,000
    Apply to at least two colleges you want to attend.
    Fall and winter senior year: October–February

    Complete Your Journey: $40,000
    Complete all six scholarship steps within the action windows.
    Final drawing: March of senior year

     

     

    2020-2021 Course Selection Information

     
    Informational Meetings
    Monday, Jan. 13th, 7:05 pm - Parent Registration Information, Hutto High School Performing Arts Center
         Information about graduation requirements, course offerings, and course selection.  This is designed for parents of students that currently attend HHS.
     
    Thursday, Jan. 16th 6:30 pm - Dual Credit and REACH Meeting, Hutto High School Cafeteria
         Information about our Dual Credit or REACH programs will be presented and registration forms will be distributed.  Parents are encouraged to attend with their students.  
         Also, current Dual Credit and REACH students should attend to complete Registration forms.
     
    Monday, Feb. 3rd, 6:30 pm - REACH Meeting, Hutto High School Lecture Hall
         This is a repeat of the Jan. 16th meeting for anyone unable to attend the first meeting.  Information about the REACH program will be shared.  Parents are encouraged to attend with their students.
     
    Tuesday, Feb. 11th, 7;05 pm - 8th grade Parent Information Night and CTE Fair, Hutto High School Performing Arts Center
         This is an informational meeting for parents of current 8th-grade students that will be attending Hutto High School in 2020-2021.  Information will be presented about HHS graduation requirements, Endorsements, elective opportunities, and more.  
         Parents will be able to attend the CTE Fair and see the incredible opportunities for student involvement at HHS.
     
    Wednesday, Feb. 12th - 8th-grade students will participate in a field trip to visit HHS (AM only).  Students will receive information about HHS, graduation requirements, Endorsements, elective opportunities, and course selection.  
         Students will also have the opportunity to attend the CTE Fair to see the different programs available to them at HHS.
     
    Course Selection* dates
    Jan. 21-27 current 11th-grade students
    Jan. 28-31 current 10th-grade students
    Feb. 4-7 current 9th-grade students
    *During course selection, students will be provided a current transcript and meet individually with an HHS counselor to select their courses for the 2020-2021 school year.  
     
    2020-2021 Course Catalog
    The 2020-2021 Hutto ISD Secondary Catalog will be posted online soon.  The catalog will not be printed so the link to the catalog will be shared as soon as possible.  
    We encourage parents and students to view the catalog for information about grade point average, graduation requirements, credits, endorsement options, specific course information, and more.
     
     
     

    Junior Parent Night

    If you missed the Parent Night, please use this link to find the presentation that was used.  If you have questions, please follow up with Ms. Heselbarth, the 11th-grade counselor.

    Junior Parent presentation

    PSAT

    Hutto High School will offer the PSAT to all 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students.  The PSAT will be on Wednesday, October 16th.  No registration is required for students that attend HHS.

    Homeschool students that reside in Hutto ISD are welcome to test on the 16th but must pre-register.  Please contact Jeanette Hodge, Guidance Office Receptionist for more information.

    Don't forget your bar code for the Sept. 24th College Fair at Hutto HS

    Use this link TACRAO Bar Code website --to get your personalized bar code.  The bar code will be used to share your contact information with the college representatives.  

    Here are step-by-step instructions:

    1.  Go to www.gotocollegefairs.com
    2.  Select "Students Register Now" to create an account OR "Add a Fair/Update Account/Reprint Barcode" if you already have an account.
    3.  Click on Texas in the map
    4.  Check the box beside the top line.  Central Texas and Rio Grande Valley College Fairs 9/25/201/ - 9/29/2017 and then select the "Register Now" button.
    5.   Students will then be prompted to create or update their account.
    6.  After providing all requested information, click "Print my barcode"
    7.  Students can either bring their printed barcode or have their barcode on their phone.
    8.  College reps will scan the student's barcodes to collect their contact information.
     

    Senior Parent Night

    If you missed the Senior Parent Night on September 9th, you can find the presentation materials below.  If you have questions please contact the 12th-grade counselor Rachel Trembley at rachel.trembley@huttoisd.net, College & Career Advisor Erica Blando at erica.blando@huttoisd.net, or Advise Tx Advisor James Rowland at advisetexas@huttoisd.net.

     

     

     
     
      

    2019-2020 ACT & SAT Dates

    ACT

    Oct 26th @ HHS        Register by Sept 20th

    Dec 14th                  Register by Nov 8th

    Feb 8th                    Register by Jan 10th

    April 4th @ HHS        Register by February 28th

    June 13th                 Register by May 8th

    July 18th                  Register by June 19th

    www.actstudent.org

     

    SAT

    Oct 5th                    Register by Sept 6th

    Nov 2nd                  Register by Oct 3rd

    Dec 7th                   Register by Nov 8th

    March 14th              Register by Feb 14th

    May 2nd                   Register by April 3rd

    June 6th                  Register by May 8th

    www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org

     

    ImmTrac

    Texas Immunization Registry

    ImmTrac is the Texas immunization registry, a FREE service of the Texas Dept. of State Health Services.  This service creates an electronic record of your immunizations that can only be accessed by users like doctors, nurses, and schools.  This is a great resource for students heading off to college.

    To register call (800) 252-9152 or visit www.ImmTrac.com

      

    USEFUL LINKS 

    ACT Test Registration --online registration for ACTs

    SAT Test Registration --online registration for SATs

    TACRAO Bar Code website --bar code for college fairs

    ApplyTexas --online application for most Texas universities

    Texas Common Course Numbering System. --see how your dual credit courses will transfer to other colleges and/or universities

    HippoGuidance --the Guidance Office Facebook page

    Twitter --the Hutto HS Guidance Twitter account

    Online Reputation Management --A guide to assist high school students in protecting their online reputation while searching for college options and employment.

    Remind --receive a text message from the Guidance Office.  Class code is huttohs.

    ImmTrac --free immunization registry from Tx Dept. of State Health Services

    Alumni Transcript Request (only for students who have graduated) --Transcripts are $5 per copy.  Please allow 48 hours for Processing.  For current students, please request your transcripts through Naviance.

      

    Hey Parents!

    Did you know that you can access current grades for your students every day? With a Family Access account, you can see up-to-date information regarding your student's progress at HHS. It is a very useful tool for families! All you need is your log in information and internet access. If you are interested in accessing this program, simply email angelice.mcconnaughhay@huttoisd.net and we will get an account set up for your students