Pirates Community journal #SintonHS

Cultivating Parent Engagement

As we continue to strive for excellence at SHS, we are committed to ensuring that we meet the needs of our students and families. To help us better understand and address these needs, we kindly ask you to take a few minutes to complete our School Counseling Parent Needs Assessment survey (click the button below). Your feedback is invaluable in guiding our efforts and will play a critical role in shaping the support we provide. The survey is brief and will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

Click the button below to view our Pirate Platica Edition 1 video as our wonderful SHS department chairs are interviewed:

Important Dates

10/1--- Blood Drive at Sinton PD

11/1 --- ASVAB Testing for Grades 10-12 from 8:30am - 12 noon; The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test is an important tool that helps students explore a wide range of career options, both in the military and civilian sectors. It provides valuable insights into their skills and interests, guiding them towards potential career paths that align with their strengths. Even if your child does not plan to pursue a military career, the ASVAB offers critical information for career planning and decision-making. We highly encourage all eligible students of grades 10-12 to take advantage of this opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of their future possibilities.

INFORMATION FROM THE SHS OFFICES OF ACADEMICS

Spring Dual Credit Registration is in November--don't miss out, this is free college hours! All new students who want to register for Dual Credit must sign up and pass the TSI test.

As we continue to strive for academic excellence, we kindly ask for your support in encouraging your child to do their best on the upcoming MAP testing days. Regular school attendance is essential in helping them prepare for not only their content exams but also MAP and EOC tests. Your involvement and encouragement play a key role in your child's success, and together, we can ensure they are well-prepared for the road ahead.

College Ready

12th Graders:

By law, students must complete the financial aid application requirement for graduation.

• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Complete and submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)

The 2-page document below explains the financial aid application graduation requirement...or visit the site at the button link below to access the hyperlinks within the document:

• Seniors need to be sure that they take full advantage of their last year to set up payment plans in paying off any accumulated fees/dues owed from throughout their Sinton Pirate career before May graduation.
• Consider registering to take the ACT or SAT (If you didn't do so as a Junior).
• Begin a college admissions process calendar. On your calendar, keep track of everything regarding college admissions process, from standardized testing dates and college interviews to scholarship deadlines. Frequently review the 2025 Counselor's Google drive to find important information/scholarship announcements at: 12th Grade: Class of 2025 ---- mhccb64
• Make sure you're on the right track to fulfill graduation and college admission requirements.
• Start narrowing down your college choice list.
• Continue to apply for scholarships.

You will need to request transcripts through Google Classroom. There will be a form soon for you to complete. You will need to put whether you need an OFFICIAL or UNOFFICIAL transcript. OFFICIAL -- IN A SEALED ENVELOPE -- gets sent directly to the College/University digitally and can be used for scholarships. UNOFFICIAL -- are plain print outs NOT in an envelope

Dual Credit Students

• To take dual credit you must do and have the following:
• TSI scores
• Transcripts
• Registration form
• ApplyTexas application
• If you are absent from school, it is your responsibility to contact your professor. Please establish that rapport and also communicate with your in-class teacher facilitator.
• If you have a question about grades, Canvas, and/or assignments please contact your professor and let your in-class teacher facilitator know.

11th Graders:

• Begin a study routine for the ACT or SAT.
• Take the ACT or SAT. Even if you do not plan to attend college, take the tests as they will help you build a solid Plan B post high school.
• If you are taking any AP classes, strive to do well in them as they are excellent challenging courses to prepare you for college level coursework. Students in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam for the course and if you score a 3 or higher you are potentially provided college credit for the course(s).
• Keep applying for scholarships.
• Attend our college fair on September 9th and be prepared to plan in-person college visits.
• Research potential colleges using TikTok and YouTube.
• Frequently review the 2026 Counselor's Google drive to find important information/scholarship announcements at: 11th Grade: Class of 2026 ---- 7jff3sn

9th - 11th Graders:

Grade level Google Classrooms--check it often. all important information will be posted there:

• 9th Grade: Class of 2028 ---- iucwzcf
• 10th Grade: Class of 2027 ---- 53aiccj

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