
October 2022 Newsletter
WPISD CTE/CCMR Department Newsletter
From the Desk of Adlena Jacobs, Coordinator of CTE/CCMR
Student Academic Success
Increase the percentage of graduates who meet at least one college, career, or military readiness indicators with in the A-F accountability framework
Students, families, and community Connections
Increase student participation, experiences and service opportunities to ensure 90% of students are connected with areas of interest
In the newsletter
Monthly Recap
Our largest College Fair we have had so far. With over 35 colleges attendance and many networking opportunities for students.
East Texas Baptist University, Lincoln Tech, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Marines, North East Texas Community College, SMU, Southern Arkansas University, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, The University of Texas at Dallas, The University of Texas at Tyler, Trinity valley Community College, The University of Texas at Austin, Kilgore College, University of Texas at Arlington, Sam Houston State University, McMurry University, Northwest Lineman College, University of North Texas, UTI, U.sArmy, University of Louisiana Monroe
Field Trips
TSI testing
Seniors for Tuesday, November 19th (A-M) and Thursday, December 1st (N-Z).
INFORMATION FOR TSIA2 PREPARATION & TESTING
Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2)
The Texas Success Initiative is a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. Based on performance, a student may either be enrolled in a college level course that matches skill level or be placed in the appropriate developmental course or intervention to improve skills and prepare for success in college-level courses.
Not all students need to take the TSIA2. There are several ways to be exempt. Qualifying for a TSI Assessment exemption means that you can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions. A student is exempt from TSI requirements in all areas only if the student meets one of the following test conditions. Students may not combine scores from different administrations of the same test.
Dates are coming to you soon.
FAFSA Night
HSF Virtual College 101
HSF College 101 - Central/Mountain Time Zone| 10AM CT - 1PM CT - English Session
HSF’s College 101 is a free, bilingual, 3-hour, college preparation program, held virtually in various time zones, designed to help students (6th – 12th grade), and their parents, prepare, plan, and pay for a college education. Topics include preparing for and applying to college, researching financial aid and scholarship opportunities, understanding the real cost of a college education, maximizing the college experience, and successfully transitioning to a career after college. Sessions will be presented in both English and Spanish.
Si prefiere la sesión en español, por favor regístrese aquí.
HSF College 101 - Central/Mountain Time Zone| 10AM CT - 1PM CT - Spanish Session
CTE/CCMR Advisory Board
Thanks to local Subway for providing lunch and our CTE culinary arts "Spirit Cafe" providing desserts. The businesses were so pleased about what is there to offer.These local businesses will be partnering with our CTE programs this year to help our students gain industry career experience as well as developing Wills Point community.
Later that evening, we conducted our first Advisory Board committee. This committee include parents, community members, higher education partners and staff members, our next meeting will be in Nov. 28 at the CTE hospitality room at 530pm.
Scholarships
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Internships
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Resources
Greater Good
CTE/CCMR coordinator
Email: adlena.jacobs@wpisd.com
Website: https://www.wpisd.com/site/default.aspx?DomainID=1378
Phone: 903-873-5100 7010
CTE Department Instructional Leader
Email: shari.huffman@wpisd.com
Website: https://www.wpisd.com/Domain/696
Phone: 903-873-5100