Transcript Scheduling 2014-2015

Scheduling 2014-2015
HB 5 and graduation
Explore Results - 8th
Grade
Using your ACT Explore Results and what they mean…
Composite Score
College Readiness
World of Work Map
Your Skills
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You can use Explore Results to prepare for PLAN.
Planning to attend a 4 year college? Must be college ready.
PLAN Results - 10th Grade
Much like ACT Explore - ACT PLAN is a good place to compare your growth
from 8th grade - 10th grade.
Where are you now?
Composite Score
College Readiness
World of Work Map
Your skills
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You can STUDY for an ACT from these results! EXACT SAME QUESTIONS.
Planning to take dual credit? ACT PLAN can be used to determine dual credit
course eligibility.
PSAT Results
PRE- SAT exam
Log into www.collegebaord.org/quickstart for a full online report
What do my scores mean?
Critical Reading
Mathematics
Writing Skills
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Selection Index Score
Your Skills
Use these results to study for an SAT
PSAT scores CAN be used to see if you’re eligible for dual credit.
Why do I take all these tests?
Testing is a way to measure where you are and determine how much you
need to improve to get to where you are going.
PLAN/PSAT/SAT/ACT all show if you are on the right track for college
readiness.
4-year institutions REQUIRE you prove you are ready for college level work.
Other tests
TSI
EOC
How are test results used for dual
credit?
If you are planning to take dual credit courses, you must meet eligibility
requirements through testing.
ACT - Composite of 23; 19 in Math and Reading
SAT - Composite of 1070; 500 in Math and Reading
PSAT - Composite of 107; 50 in Math and Reading
PLAN - Composite of 23; 19 in Math and Reading
TSI - Math 350; Reading 351; Writing 363 or a 5/4.
*EOC - Alg. 2 4000 and Eng. 2 Level 2 scores (beginning in 2015-2016)
These scores along with the proper applications and tuition are required for
you to enroll in dual credit courses.
How are test results used for
scheduling?
World of Work Map
Where are your strengths? Passions? Skills?
What do you want to be when you “grow up?”
my college quick start and act.org both are great website for further career
exploration
State of Texas, HB 5 REQUIRES students to choose a pathway for
endorsement that could lead to a career field or college readiness
Labor Market: West Central
Choosing an Endorsement
•Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a school district
must ensure that each student, on entering ninth grade,
indicates in writing an endorsement that the student
intends to earn.
STEM
Public Services
Multidisciplinary
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Endorsements Requirements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully
completing:
•curriculum requirements for the endorsement
•four credits in mathematics
•four credits in science
•two additional elective credits
Total of 26 Credits for Graduation
Curriculum Requirements for
Graduation
English Language Arts
Four credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics
Three credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course
Science
Three credits
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies
Three credits
U.S. History
U..S. Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)
World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography (course not developed yet)
Curriculum Requirements Con’t
•Physical Education
One credit
•Languages Other Than English
Two credits in the same language or
Computer programming language
•Fine Arts
One credit
•Electives
Five credits
STEM Endorsement
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including
Algebra II, chemistry, and physics and:
(A) a coherent sequence courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same
career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher
course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative
courses approved by the commissioner of education. The final course in the sequence must be selected from the
STEM career cluster.
(B) a coherent sequence of four credits in computer science selected from the following:
Fundamentals of Computer Science
•(C) A total of five credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and two
additional mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
•(D) A total of five credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, physics, and two additional
science courses
•(E) In addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more
than two of the areas listed in (A), (B), (C), and (D)
CHS STEM Courses
3 STEM Pathways (Alg. II, Chemistry and Physics REQUIRED for this
endorsement)
MATH (4 credits)
Technology (4 Credits)
Pre-AP Algebra 1
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II
Pre-AP Pre Calculus
AP Calculus / DC Algebra
Science(4 credits)
Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP or AP Chemistry
Physics
DC Biology
DC Anatomy and Physiology
Business Information Mngmt 1
BIM II
Digital Media
Web Design
Robotics
Web Technology
Game Programming
Mobile App Development
* Industry Recognized Certifications
Business and Industry
Endorsement
A student may earn a business and industry endorsement by completing foundation and general
endorsement requirements and:
(A)a coherent sequence courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the
same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the
third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career
clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner of education. The final course in the
sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Marketing
Architecture & Construction Information Technology
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications Manufacturing
Business Management & Administration Hospitality &Tourism
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Finance
CHS Business and Industry
courses
B&I Technology
BIM 1
BIM II
Digital Media
Web Design
Robotics
Game Programming
Web Technology
Mobile App Development
B&I Agriculture
Princ. of Ag
Horticulture
Ag Mech/Metal Tech
Ag Facilities Design
Livestock & Small Animal
Wildlife & Range
Practicum in Ag/DC Weld
*Industry Recognized Certifications
B&I Culinary
Princ. of Hos
Culinary Art
Prac. in CA 1
Prac. in CA II
Public Service Endorsement
A student may earn a public services endorsement by completing foundation and general
endorsement requirements and:
(A )a coherent sequence courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses
in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course
that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all
CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner of education. The
final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:
•Education & Training
•Government & Public Administration
•Health Science
•Human Services
•Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
CHS Public Services Courses
Public Service in CTE Health Science
Med Terms
Principles of Health Science
Practicum in Health Sciences (CNA)
Practicum in Health Sciences (Pharm Tech)
Public Service in CTE Law
Principles of Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement 1
Law Enforcement 1(Dual Credit)
Court Systems
Arts and Humanities
A student may earn an arts and humanities endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
(A) A total of five social studies courses
(B) four levels of the same language in a language other than English
(C) two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels of a different language in a language other than English
(D) four levels of American sign language
(E) a coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts or innovative courses
approved by the commissioner
(F) four English elective credits by selecting from the following:
•English IV
•Independent Study in English
•Literary Genres
•Creative Writing
•Research and Technical Writing
•Humanities
•Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition; or
•International Baccalaureate Language Studies A1 Higher Level; or
•Communication Applications
CHS Arts and Humanities
Courses
Arts and Humanities in Fine Arts :
A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting from Band, Choir, Art,
Theatre.
Band I-IV
Choir I-IV
Art I-IV
Theatre I-IV
Distinguished Level of
Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully
completing:
• a total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II
• a total of four credits in science
• the remaining curriculum requirements
• the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for
top 10% automatic admission.
Performance Acknowledgement
A Student may earn an acknowledgement:
for outstanding performance:
• in a dual credit course (3.0-4.0 for 12 hours or more)
• on an AP test or IB exam (3 or higher on AP exam)
• on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT (based upon set
score criteria)
• for earning a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license
Dual Credit Courses
* Any student desiring to take dual credit courses must qualify for dual credit.
Dual credit courses are currently provided by Cisco College
Available Dual Credit Courses at CHS
English 4
Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Economics and Us Government
Psychology and Sociology
Algebra/Statistics
Spanish 3
Welding
Criminal Justice
Dual Credit Process
1. Apply for admissions to Cisco College (online application)
2. Meet TSI or other testing requirement
3. Complete the Dual Credit Request Form available on Cisco College
website
4. Register for class through CHS
5. PAY YOUR TUITION PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!
6. Purchase Textbooks
7. Apply yourself in class - dual credit does not equal easy!
Other Graduation Requirements
EOC Testing Required - Required Courses
English 1 - 5 hour test
English 2 - 5 hour test
Algebra 1 - 4 hour test
Biology - 4 hour test
US History - 4 hour test
How to declare your plan
Step 1:
https://docs.google.com/a/clydeisd.org/forms/d/1kL232gjHSkxBhF7WHSo5DSxnwUNIeaVKmVDsXai
it5E/viewform
View the google live form. Complete the live form.
You will choose all courses necessary to complete an endorsement.
This form declares your endorsement plan and sends a copy of the plan to you.
The document will need to be printed and signed.
Step 2:
Go to https://gb.txeis14.net/mz030902/Login.aspx and input your courses for next year. You will
ONLY choose courses for the 14-15 school year.
This schedule page will need to be printed and signed.
Step 3:
Return both forms to the counseling offices either at the HS or JrH