Transcript Magnolia West High Fish Bowl

Mustang Camp
August 2015
•Grades, GPA, Credits &
Transcripts
•Advanced Academics
•EOC (STAAR)
•Graduation Requirements
•HB 5 Endorsements
•Course Selection
Grading Scale for High School
A
B
C
D
F
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100 – 90
89 – 80
79 – 75
74 – 70
< 70
CLASSIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
• 9TH TO 10TH – 6.0 CREDITS
• 10TH TO 11TH – 12.0 CREDITS
• 11TH TO 12TH – 19.0 CREDITS
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GPA & Class Rank
 GPA’s and rank are determined by
semester averages.
 GPA’s are calculated on a weighted
scale.
 Per local district policy, the
Valedictorian, Salutatorian and top
10% for graduation will be determined
by the cumulative GPA at the end of
the 3rd 9 weeks of the SENIOR year.
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Class of 2018
6.0 Scale (Pre-AP/AP)
100 =
99 =
98 =
97 =
96 =
95 =
5.0 Scale (On-Level)
6.0
5.9
5.8
5.7
5.6
5.5 ETC…
Subject
English 2 PreAP
English 2
AP World History
World History
100 = 5.0
99 = 4.9
98 = 4.8
97 = 4.7
96 = 4.6
95 = 4.5
Semester Average
95 =
95 =
88 =
95 =
ETC…
Converted Grade Scale
6.0 Scale = 5.5
5.0 Scale = 4.5
6.0 Scale = 4.8
5.0 Scale = 4.5
*Dual Credit classes will no longer be calculated in GPA for 2017 and beyond.
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Semester & Year Grade
Calculations
Example: Algebra 1
2nd Nine Weeks
1st Nine Weeks
65
+
3rd Nine Weeks
75
63 + 77 = 140
60
=
4th Nine Weeks
+
140/2 = 70
79
1st Semester
63 (0 CR)
2nd Semester
=
77 (0.5 CR)
Yearly Average = 70 = 1.0 credit
4 Types of Advanced Courses:
Pre-AP, AP, DC and IB coursework
is available to anyone who…
• Wants to excel in specific academic
coursework
• Is motivated to spend the required amount of
time to meet the advanced academic standards
of the program
• Is committed to learning college-level
curriculum
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ADVANCED COURSES
2015-2016
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Pre-AP English 2
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra 2
Pre-AP Chemistry
AP World History
Pre-AP Spanish 2
Pre-AP Spanish 3
EOC (STAAR)
Graduation = Earn 26 credits AND
successfully pass all 5 EOC tests:
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
Biology
US History
PSAT Test
• Includes Verbal, Math, Writing sections
and is given in October each school year
• Freshmen & Sophomores test for practice – will
improve score on the SAT
• Juniors test with the opportunity for possible awards
& scholarships
• Juniors and Seniors test with SAT (Scholastic
Aptitude Test) to begin college application process
Community Service
• How many hours do I need to graduate?
– None BUT hours are strongly suggested for
college and scholarship applications
– There is a section for your hours on college
applications
– The average applicant has 50 hours- we
encourage you to have more!
• How do I track my hours?
– Document through x2VOL on Family
Connections
• Directions and Guidelines:
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– www.magnoliaisd.org/communityservice
Magnolia ISD
GRADUATION PLANS FOR
STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH
SCHOOL 2014-2015
House Bill 5
KEY COMPONENTS OF HB 5
HB5 created a new graduation plan called the Foundation
High School Graduation Plan with Endorsements
This plan consists of 3 key components:
1. Successfully passing 5 EOC ASSESSMENTS
2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
3. ENDORSEMENT - a personal pathway of study
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation Plans Class of 2018
Foundation with Endorsement
(Distinguished Level of
Achievement)
Discipline
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Language Other than English
Fine Arts
Health (MISD Requirement)
Speech (MISD Requirement)
Credits
4
4 (Alg. II)
4
4 Highly recommended
1
2
1
0.5
0.5
Endorsement/Elective Courses
5.0
Total Credits for Graduation:
26
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
Requirements beyond Endorsement(s):
A student in the top 10% of his/her class must
have earned the Distinguished Level of
Achievement to be eligible for automatic
admission to a Texas public college or
university
Requirements
26 Credits with an Endorsement(s) and:
• 4 math credits must include Algebra II
Key Points
1. The 4x4 (English, History, Math and
Science) is included in each
endorsement option.
2. PreAP and AP classes can be taken
regardless of your endorsement choice.
3. The main difference between each
endorsement will be the elective
pathways.
5 ENDORSEMENT AREAS
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
PUBLIC SERVICE
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Endorsements at a Glance…

MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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
STEM (SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY-ENGINEERING-MATH)
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
4 YEARS OF ROTC or
HEALTH SCIENCE or
COSMETOLOGY
ARTS & HUMANITIES





5 MATH COURSES or
5 SCIENCE COURSES
PUBLIC SERVICES


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4 X 4 (4 LEVELS OF EACH: ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES) or
ADVANCED ACADEMICS (A COMBINATION OF 4 AP, DC, OR IB COURSES)
ART, CHOIR, OR THEATER (4 YEARS) or
BAND, COLOR GUARD, DANCE, OR DRILL TEAM (4 YEARS) or
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (4 YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE OR 2 YEAR S OF
BOTH SPANISH AND FRENCH) or
SOCIAL STUDIES (5 YEARS)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
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





YEARBOOK, NEWSPAPER, OR DEBATE or
FINANCE or
MARKETING or
HORTICULTURE/FLORAL DESIGN or
AG MECHANICS / WELDING or
AUTO TECHNOLOGY or
CULINARY ARTS or
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Choose One Option:
1. 4 X 4 (4 YEARS OF EACH: ENGLISH,
MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES) or
2. 4 X 4 with ADVANCED ACADEMICS
(A COMBINATION OF 4 AP, DC, OR IB
COURSES)
What the colleges are saying…
“The Multidisciplinary
Endorsement is a must have. Other
endorsements on top of this will be
bonuses.”
•The Multidisciplinary endorsement allows
students to choose electives from ANY
endorsement area.
•The next 4 endorsements you will hear about
include the 4 x 4 core classes (English,
History, Math and Science)
•It is the elective focus that changes, not
the 4 x 4 core classes.
STEM
Choose One Option:
1. 5 MATH COURSES
or
2. 5 SCIENCE COURSES
PUBLIC SERVICE
Choose One Option:
1. ROTC (4 years)
2. HEALTH SCIENCE
3. COSMETOLOGY
or
or
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Choose One Option:
1. ART, CHOIR, OR THEATER (4 YEARS)
or
2. BAND, COLOR GUARD, DANCE, OR DRILL TEAM (4
YEARS) or
3. FOREIGN LANGUAGE (4 YEARS OF THE SAME
LANGUAGE OR 2 YEARS OF BOTH SPANISH AND FRENCH)
or
4. SOCIAL STUDIES (5 credits)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Choose One Option:
1. YEARBOOK, NEWSPAPER, OR DEBATE
2. FINANCE
3. MARKETING
or
or
4. HORTICULTURE/FLORAL DESIGN
5. AG MECHANICS / WELDING
6. AUTO TECHNOLOGY
7. CULINARY ARTS
or
or
8. AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION
or
or
or
Key Points
1. The 4x4 (English, History, Math and
Science) is included in each
endorsement option.
2. PreAP and AP classes can be taken
regardless of your endorsement choice.
3. The main difference between each
endorsement will be the elective
pathways.
Selecting an Endorsement
This time last year, MISD followed state
guidelines and required students to
choose an endorsement prior to 9th
grade. A parent/guardian signature
was required.
Magnolia ISD Four-Year Graduation Plan
Working Copy
Name: ________________________________________
The Four Year Plan is intended to give you and your parent(s) a guide to use as
you progress through high school. You will want to review the plan each year
to make sure you are taking the required courses for graduation. Make sure
that you are taking the academic courses that support your post-secondary
plans.
Endorsement:
My Post High School plans:
____ Multidisciplinary
Studies
____ STEM
____ Arts and
Humanities
____ Business/Industry
____ Public Services
(Check all that apply):
______ Two Year College
______ Technical Training
______ Four Year University /College
______ Employment
______ Military
Specialization Area: Performance Acknowledgment Options:
Dual Credit
PSAT, Act-Plan, SAT, or ACT
Bilingualism/Biliteracy
Business/Industry Certification
College Advanced Placement Test
9th Grade
High School Credits Earned
in Jr. High (Please Check)
Algebra I
Geometry
Spanish I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
English I
Math
Biology
Geography
PE:
10th Grade
English II
Math
Science
World History
ID #: _________________
Graduation Plans Class of 2018
Foundation with Endorsement
Distinguished
Level of Achievement
Discipline
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Language Other than
English
Fine Arts
Health (MISD Requirement)
Speech (MISD Requirement)
Endorsement/Elective
Courses
Total Credits for
Graduation:
4
4 (Alg. II)
4
3
1
2
1
0.5
0.5
6.0
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State Assessments Required for Graduation:
*English I
*Algebra I
*English II
*Biology
11th Grade
English III
Math
Science
US History
*US History
12th Grade
English
Math
Science
Government/Economics
Other: Summer School,
Correspondence, etc.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________
Date Initiated: ______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________
Date(s) Amended: ________________________
Selecting an Endorsement
This year, we are asking that you
choose one option within your chosen
endorsement.
Endorsements at a Glance…

MULTIDISCIPLINARY



STEM (SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY-ENGINEERING-MATH)



4 YEARS OF ROTC or
HEALTH SCIENCE or
COSMETOLOGY
ARTS & HUMANITIES





5 MATH COURSES or
5 SCIENCE COURSES
PUBLIC SERVICES




4 X 4 (4 LEVELS OF EACH: ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES) or
ADVANCED ACADEMICS (A COMBINATION OF 4 AP, DC, OR IB COURSES)
ART, CHOIR, OR THEATER (4 YEARS) or
BAND, COLOR GUARD, DANCE, OR DRILL TEAM (4 YEARS) or
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (4 YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE OR 2 YEAR S OF
BOTH SPANISH AND FRENCH) or
SOCIAL STUDIES (5 YEARS)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY








YEARBOOK, NEWSPAPER, OR DEBATE or
FINANCE or
MARKETING or
HORTICULTURE/FLORAL DESIGN or
AG MECHANICS / WELDING or
AUTO TECHNOLOGY or
CULINARY ARTS or
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION
My Post High School plans: (check all that apply)
____Two Year College
_____Technical Training
____Four Year University/College _____Employment
____Military
My Post High School plans: (check all that apply)
____Two Year College
_____Technical Training
____Four Year University/College _____Employment
____Military
My Post High School plans: (check all that apply)
____Two Year College
_____Technical Training
____Four Year University/College _____Employment
____Military
My Post High School plans: (check all that apply)
____Two Year College
_____Technical Training
____Four Year University/College _____Employment
____Military
My Post High School plans: (check all that apply)
____Two Year College
_____Technical Training
____Four Year University/College _____Employment
____Military
Required Information
I understand that in the event that the endorsement
pathway cannot be completed, my student will
default to the Multidisciplinary Endorsement.
Post High School Plans
Circle ONE Option
Example of a Completed Four Year Plan
Tonight, please return 1
signed ORANGE Four Year
Plan that best represents
your elective focus
(endorsement).
2015-2016 Course Selection
Current 9th graders will be meeting individually with
their counselors to select sophomore courses
beginning the week of April 6th.
The course selection sheet is in your packet.
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Summary
• The 4 x4 is included in each endorsement
option.
• PreAP and AP courses can be chosen in
every endorsement plan.
• A signed endorsement sheet has to be
completed and turned in this evening.
• Endorsements choices can be changed.
• Multidisciplinary offers the most flexibility in
regards to elective choices and
extracurricular activities.