Counseling
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Welcome to the Fossil Ridge Counseling web page! Please feel free to browse the various topics of interest. We will do our best to keep updated and helpful hints throughout the school year to help you. Thank you so much for being a part of this Panther Community, we appreciate you!
Class Meeting Info:
Beginning of Year Class Meetings
Senior Class Meeting Presentation
Junior Class Meeting Presentation
CCMR Point- How do I?
Meet the requirements in one of these four categories to show you have College, Career, & Military Readiness (CCMR):
- Must have "college-ready" scores for one test or a combination of tests:
- TSI (ELAR: 945 ESSAY: 5 MATH: 950)
- SAT (READ/ WRITE: 480 MATH: 530)
- ACT (ENG/ READ: 40 MATH: 22)
- Must complete one or more:
- Dual Credit (3 credit hours in Math, Science or English - or - 9 credit hours in any area)
- AP (score a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP Exam)
- Must complete one or more:
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Industry Based Certifications (Complete at least 3 courses that earn 4 credits in aligned Program of Study + IBC passed in same pathway)
- Special Education (graduate with Endorsement)
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- Military-Ready Requirements - enlist in U.S. Armed Forces (any of the 6 branches or Texas National Guard) and submit copy of DD Form 4 contract to lead high school counselor
TSI Testing Opportunity
The first TSI testing opportunity will be offered on October 6th for the Read/Write TSI Test and on October 7th for the Math TSI Test for Seniors only. Seniors who are currently in English 4 and do not have their English CCMR will be signed up for the Read/Write TSI test automatically. Seniors in the College Prep Math course and any others who do not have their Math CCMR will be signed up for the Math TSI test automatically. Any other Senior who already has their CCMR point and wants to take the TSI for college purposes are welcome to sign themselves up for this free testing opportunity using the links below:
TSI Read/Write Test Sign-Up Link: October 6th from 8:30-12:00 in Lecture Hall
TSI Math Test Sign-Up Link: October 7th from 8:30-12:00 in Lecture Hall
*Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT on October 6th so will not be having this testing opportunity.
Future TSI Testing Dates:
November 11th: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM, TSI Math @ 12:30PM
December 9th: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM, TSI Math @ 12:30PM
January 14th: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM, TSI Math @ 12:30PM
February 3rd: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM
February 4th: TSI Math @ 8:30AM
March 10th: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM, TSI Math @ 12:30PM
April 14th: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM, TSI Math @ 12:30PM
May 11th: TSI Read/Write @ 8:30AM, TSI Math @ 12:30PM
TCC Interest Form for Seniors: Every year, Keller ISD and FRHS partners with Tarrant County College to help interested students go through the registration and enrollment process for TCC from the comfort of their high school campus. If your student is interested in having a one-on-one meeting with a TCC representative at FRHS, please fill out this interest form: TCCD.EDU/YESTCC
FRHS Counseling Mission Statement:
The Fossil Ridge Counseling Department advocates for all students by providing equitable access to a comprehensive and developmental counseling program supporting each student's individual academic, career, social, and personal development through trusting relationships and partnerships with our diverse community of families, school staff, and stakeholders.
