SENIOR YEAR

On this page are ACTION items that each Senior Spartan student needs to complete in a timely manner.  
Each bold GREEN title (with a Spartan Symbol) is an ACTION item that needs to be completed.  
​All other bold titles will contain information that is important.
​This page will be updated as needed, so check back often. Remember all words that are underlined are an active link. 

​During the first semester of your senior year, your Alpha Counselor will meet with you and go over the following Graduation/Application Process Checklist.  You will take home an exact copy of this form to share with your family as you begin your T-2-4-M Post-Secondary plans. 

Senior Conversation PDF of PowerPoint

Check your FASFA Account:
It is your responsibility to create an account starting October 1st.  
It is your responsibility to call the schools you have applied to this year and check if anything is missing from your file, once you receive an award letter after being accepted into an institution.
 
If you need further information, please contact the schools you have applied to directly.  They are your best problem solvers and helpers everything FASFA related. 

FASFA opens on Oct 1st of every year. 

You will need your parents tax information in order to complete the application.

​​SBISD Student Email Account Information
The counselors will be communicating with you through your MYSBISD.ORG email address. When emailing your counselor, please do so using your MYSBISD.ORG account. 
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Please make sure you have all the Login and Password Information  you need for the account. Use the link above to find your information.

If you have issues with your MYSBISD.ORG email account, please seek assistance from the Library.  

Download A PDF Scanner App To Your Phone or Other Device
Scanner App Information
Above is a link to various types of  PDF Scanners with ratings on each.

Below are "free and pay for" scanner apps that you will need to put on your phone. 

Having a scanner will be something you need in order to ensure all documents that are needed for your application(s) are available when you need them.  Having a scanner is not required but it is highly recommended that you have a scanner app and use it.  

The counseling staff would like to see students take the responsibility to scan any items needed for colleges/universities or application including scholarships.

 Checklist of Responsibilities By Month
 *****Check your Skyward email for information. Weekly/Monthly emails to all students and registered parents.*****

Fill Out The Brag Sheets - Parent and Student
The  ​The Brag Sheet(s) are an opportunity for you to write about the things that make you unique.  In order for a letter of recommendation, these forms must be filled out with as much information as possible so that your letter can be specific to you and your talents.

​You can do this one of two ways:
1.  Students: Pick up a paper copy from your Alpha Counselor or print a copy from the link below.
2.  Parents: Email your students Alpha Counselor to leave a copy at the front desk or print a copy from the link below.
​(Students: You were given information during your English class during the month of May.  Keep this information because it is helpful when you start your Senior year.)
​If you are having issues with Naviance, please let your Alpha Counselor know as soon as possible.  ​

Read and Print off the following sheets:
​Timelines & Letters of Recommendation
Letter of Recommendation Form To Give to Teachers -updated 6/5/2017 (Can be used for all graduates of all years)