College, Career, Military Readiness

Mrs. Harris, your College and Career Advisor, is available for students to seek advice in regard to postsecondary planning, assistance with college applications, applications for scholarships, revisions to college essays, informing students about different colleges, and assisting with military recruitment. Parents are also welcome to reach out to Mrs. Harris if they have questions and concerns regarding post-secondary education/careers. 

The College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) Center prepares all Elkins HS students to achieve post-secondary goals and aspirations. The CCR center will be open for students to seek advice, work on college applications, apply for scholarships, write and revise college essays, pick up college brochures, and attend college visits. 

The CCMR Center is located next to the library.

The CCR center is open Monday through Friday before school and during all lunches (as long as there is no presentation scheduled) for students to stop in and seek advice, work on applications, research and apply for scholarships, write and revise college essays, pick up college materials, etc. One-on-one student meetings can be scheduled here and one-on-one virtual parent meetings can be scheduled here.

The CCR Newsletter is live and will be updated weekly. Please check back often for updates. 

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• What does it mean to be College Ready?

  A student who is “college ready” is prepared for any postsecondary goal without the need for college remediation. The student meets the minimum Texas Success Initiative scores through the SAT, ACT, or TSIA2.

  *College Remediation: College Remediation is enrolling in additional developmental courses (English and Math) at a 2 or 4 year institution to prepare a student to complete standard college-level courses. These courses will not count towards the students degree plan and must be taken prior to enrolling in standard college-level courses.   

  What does it mean to be Career Ready?

  The student has completed or is working towards an industry certificate. The student has met TSI benchmark through the SAT, ACT, or TSIA2.

  What does it mean to be Military Ready?

  The student has successfully completed the ASVAB exam and met the required score for a specific branch of the military. The student has completed and submitted enlistment documentation to the recruiter and high school.

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We are excited to announce that a new resource guide is now available for students and their parents as they move through grades 5-12. The guide offers insights into transitioning into middle school, high school, and then to college or career. This guide provides things for parents and students to think about, ask, and be aware of as they work to become college and career ready.  The guide suggests high school courses and beyond high school graduation goals.

If you feel you might benefit from this information, please see the link below:

Link: Parent and Student Transition Guide_SEL and EP_08.01.24.pdf 

How to Guide (Below ⇓) - Search for Scholarships and Submit Proof of FAFSA for Grad Requirements in SchooLinks

Search for Scholarships and submit proof of FAFSA for Grad Requirements in SchooLinks

Mrs. Veronica Harris

About Me

• • • • • Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, but Houston has been home for many, many years
        • Graduate of the University of Houston (B.S.in Education) and Lamar University (M. Ed in School Counseling)
        • Been in Education for 12+ total years, and I've worked in college access/college advising for 4+ years
        • Love watching sports and movies, reading, traveling, eating good food, spending time with family and friends, and working with students

Phone: 281-634-9033

Email: veronica.harris@fortbendisd.gov