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!

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Class Meetings:

If you were unable to attend either the 9^th or 12^th grade class meetings from November, here are the presentations below:

9^th Grade November Class Meeting

12^th Grade November Class Meeting

CCMR Point- How do I? 

Meet the requirements in one of these four categories to show you have College, Career, & Military Readiness (CCMR):

1. Must have "college-ready" scores for one test or a combination of tests:
   1. TSI (ELAR: 945 ESSAY: 5 MATH: 950)
   2. SAT (READ/ WRITE: 480 MATH: 530)
   3. ACT (ENG/ READ: 40 MATH: 22)
2. Must complete one or more:
   1. Dual Credit (3 credit hours in Math, Science or English - or - 9 credit hours in any area)
   2. AP (score a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP Exam)
   3. Texas College Bridge Eng/Math (NEW: Counts for Senior Year ONLY: earn 90 on both Stage 1 and 2 and pass the essay portion in ELAR)
3. Must complete one or more:
   1. Industry Based Certifications (earn at least one qualifying IBC and complete at least 3 courses that earn 4 credits in aligned Program of Study)
   2. Special Education (graduate with Endorsement)
4. 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 Opportunities (counts for CCMR point):

Each date will test for English in the morning and Math in the afternoon. 
Students can test for one or both each date.
When that date is open for registration, the link to register will be added next to the date below.
Dates:

• February 19, 2026 English TSI Sign Up / Math TSI Sign Up
• April 16, 2026

Off periods for Juniors and Seniors!

Juniors who now have their CCMR point are allowed one off period for the 2026 school year. As always, Seniors with their CCMR point are allowed up to three off periods.

ASVAB Testing

An aptitude test that determines eligibility for enlistment and to match individuals with military jobs.

• Sign up for February 18, 2026- 8:30 AM in Lecture Hall