The PAST is your lesson.
The PRESENT is your gift.
The FUTURE is your motivation.
Have you considered what you want to be or do after high school?
Now is the time to plan and prepare for your future after high school.
Academic planning and goal-setting strategies provide students with the tools and resources to explore colleges and universities, research career fields, and many armed forces opportunities.
Topics and Resources:
Grade Level Checklist
Colleges and Universities - How To's and Applications
Financial Aid Opportunities (FAFSA or TAFSA)
Military Readiness - Waco Area/McLennan County Armed Forces Recruiters
Scholarship Applications and Due Dates
Transcript Requests
State of Texas TEA Required Assessments and
College and University Entrance Assessments
(2024-2025 LVHS Campus and National Test Dates)
ASVAB Military Readiness Assessment (10th - 12th Grade)
Pre-ACT Pre-ACT (10th & 11th Grade)
PSAT Pre-SAT (10th & 11th Grade)
TSIA2 ELAR with Writing and MATH (10th - 12th Grade or by Teacher Recommendation)
ACT / SAT "SCHOOL DAY" SAT or ACT (11th - 12th Grade)
STAAR/ EOCs All students are required to take and pass each of the five (5) STAAR End-of-Course
assessments during their high school years. End of Course Assessments (EOCs) students are enrolled in the STAAR/EOC courses for two semesters during the school year.
9th grade: Algebra I, Biology and English Language Arts I
10th grade: English Language Arts II
11th grade: US History *
*Students taking dual credit in US History (HIST_1301/1302*) may take the US History EOC during their 10th grade year.
I look forward to working with and supporting all students on their post-secondary planning journey!
Sincerely,
Ms. Tia L. Barcelona
College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinator
555 N. Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705