Round Rock ISD will celebrate “Education: Go Get It Week” from Oct. 5-9 as a way of providing students with information about higher education options, standard college admission requirements, automatic college admission programs, and financial aid availability and requirements. The week is a result of Texas House Bill 2237 which requires school districts to designate a week in which to provide college and career information to students at the middle and high school level. RRISD will host a district-wide College Fair and Career Fair in addition to campus activities focusing on post-secondary opportunities available to students.
College Fair
The College Fair will be held at McNeil High School, 5720 McNeil Rd., on Oct. 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In addition to representatives from over 100 colleges and universities, there will be several informative presentations on a variety of related college topics, including financial aid. College fairs are an exciting chance to talk to admission representatives from a variety of colleges.
Parents and students are encouraged to begin investigating the college admission process as early as middle school. The attached form can help you navigate the college fair. College Fair Checklist
Think about the following questions:
- Do you want to attend a two- or four-year institution? Co-ed or single gender?
- What size school do you want to attend?
- What programs of study are you considering?
- How far from home do you want to go?
- Do you wish to participate in any specific extra-curricular activities or athletics
- Additional College Questions
Career Fair
Also as part of “Education: Go Get It Week” activities, the district is hosting a Career Fair for Pre-K through eighth grade students at Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Rd., on Oct. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to learning about potential careers, parents and students will be able to learn about the district’s new middle school program called “Future Forward,” a web-based career and college search program that can be accessed from home. Presenters will also discuss topics such as saving for college, financial aid and what colleges look for when selecting future students. Career Fair Agenda