I  am excited to begin my 18th year in education. This will be my 7th year as the high school counselor in Olney. I am married, and have one child, and a dog named Ben. I graduated from McMurry University and earn my Masters in Counseling at Hardin Simmons University. I am honored to be here at OISD and love to work with our amazing staff, students, and families.

Course Selection Resources:

• OHS Course Selection Guide
• 4 Year Plan
• TEA Graduation Toolkit

FRESHMAN COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

• Rising Cub Information
• Freshman Course Selection Sheet

Current Student Course Selection Information 

• Sophomore Course Selection Sheet
• Junior Course Selection Sheet
• Senior Course Selection Sheet

STAAR EOC TESTING

Olney High School Spring Testing Dates

• English I and English II EOC- Tuesday, April 22nd
• US History-  Wednesday, April 23rd
• Biology-  Thursday, April 24th
• Algebra I – Tuesday, April 29^th

ACT

School Day Test: Tuesday, February 25^th    

Send ACT Scores

The ACT is changing! Starting 2025 for National Online Testing and Spring 2026 for School Day testing.

What's Changing?

• Reduced the number of questions overall (44 fewer)
• Reduced the test length. Students can receive their college-reportable Composite score after 125 minutes of testing, rather than up to 195.
• More time per question.
• Reduced the number of answer choices in math questions from five to four.
• Students can now choose to take the ACT National test with or without the science section. State and district customers will choose whether to include the science section with the ACT test for their students.

Payment is due by Friday, January 24^th

• ACT /KAPLAN Test Prep
• ACT Official Practice Exam

SAT

School Day Test: Thursday, March 6^th

Practice Material

The Khan Academy is an awesome website with easy to understand videos for everything you are learning in your math and science classes. they also have videos teaching test prep strategies for the SAT test. Check it out here.

Khan Academy

ACT vs. SAT

What's the difference between the ACT and the SAT?

Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Most colleges and universities accept either test. So as you begin to think about college and creating the best application package possible, your admissions plan should begin with the question, "Which test should I take?" When weighing your options, keep in mind that there are differences in test structure and the type of content assessed. Use the chart below to see which test makes the most of your strengths to help you determine which test might be best for you.

Should You Guess on the SAT and ACT?

ACT/SAT Score Range by Institution

TSI

The Texas Success Initiative is a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. Students entering college must meet the College Readiness Standards to be eligible for college-level courses in math, reading, and writing. Students must take developmental courses when they enter college in any subject(s) where they do not meet the standard as defined below.

Dual Credit Information 

Olney high school students will have the opportunity to take dual credit classes via

Angelo State University and Ranger College for the upcoming school year. Please review this

list of classes offered for dual credit.

AP/ DUAL CREDIT OVERLAY

^ College credit is earned via Ranger College

^^ College credit is earned via Angelo State University

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY

Spring 2025 Start Date: January 21st

Cost: $50 Semester Credit Hour 

A three-hour course would cost $150, and a four-hour course would cost $200. Cost options vary by high school.

Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program

The FAST program defines educationally disadvantaged students as those eligible for free/reduced lunch at any time in the four school years prior to dual credit enrollment. Students attending a public Texas school district who meet FAST qualifications will not be charged the cost of dual credit courses or course materials for those courses. ASU will work with the state agencies to identify eligible students each year.

How to Pay your Bill

1. Log into RamPort with the username and password provided to you in an email from ASU. If you cannot find this email, contact the Help Desk at 325-942-2911.
2. Click on the Academics > Dual Credit page in the menu on the left-hand side of the page.
3. Scroll down to view the Finances section.
4. Click on View Bill to view your bill, or Pay Online to pay your bill.
5. Payments are accepted by credit card or by e-check. Parent/guardian may pay if they are an authorized user. See instructions below.

RANGER COLLEGE

Spring Semester 2025: Monday, January 13th

Cost: $55 Semester Credit Hour 

UPDATE!

Ranger College is no longer using Campus Connect. The system has been replaced with MyRanger. 
To access the MyRanger portal, visit the website and click on "MyRanger" located at the top right-hand corner of the screen. 

Ranger College Site
Enter your Ranger College Student ID number and click "Continue." 

Click on "I Forgot My Password" to receive an email with a link to reset it. This link will be sent to the email address associated with your student account, which is typically the email provided when applying to Ranger College. 
 

How to pay your bill

 Advanced Placement

PreAP®/AP® core and elective courses challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in college-level coursework in high school and beyond. The advanced or above grade-level courses move at a faster pace, are more academically challenging and require more independent learning than academic courses. 

Advanced Placement® courses are extremely rigorous as they are college level courses, which follow a college curriculum approved by the College Board. Students taking these courses take the AP® tests offered in the spring, and the AP® tests have additional fees paid by the students. Students scoring 3, 4, or 5 on one or more of these tests may gain some college credit. Students should consult specific colleges/universities to verify accepted AP® scores and tests. The district offers the following AP® courses

AP Dates

AP AVAILABLE COURSES 

College Planning Overview

9th Grade Year

• These grades count when applying to college! Develop strong study skills and organizational habits that will help you now and for the years to come!

10th Grade Year

• Get good grades
• Volunteer 
• Get involved or stay involved in school activities (quality more important than quantity). Work toward leadership positions.
• Plan Jr. and Sr. year classes with graduation requirements in mind
• Consider career plans 

• Begin thinking about what you want in a college 

• Start your resume
• Pass English 2 EOC
• Take the Pre ACT

11th Grade Fall

• Take challenging classes and make good grades
• Attend College Fair (Sept.)
• Take PSAT one last time (National Merit)
• Practice for ACT/SAT
• Research colleges 
• Visit colleges
• Update your resume
• Stay involved in school activities
• Continue community service

11th Grade Spring

• Take the actual ACT/SAT— FREE FOR JUNIORS IN THE SPRING
• Visit colleges
• Potential college athletes: register for NCAA
• Narrow your college choices
• Stay in clubs/organizations​​​​​​​
• Community service
• Pass US History EOC

12th Grade Fall

• Take college preparatory classes
• Retake ACT/SAT if needed
• Apply to 3-5 colleges by Thanksgiving
• Keep track of deadlines
• Apply for FAFSA ID#
• Complete FAFSA for financial aid
• Apply for scholarships
• Continue with clubs/organizations
• Volunteer/community service 

12th Grade Spring 

• Apply for local scholarships/Know priority deadlines for consideration for scholarships and financial aid
• Keep your grades strong
• Select your college by May 1
• Be aware of deadlines to submit deposits
• for housing
• Graduate!