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Conroe High School
Welcome
Sophomore Tigers
How do I get to be a Sophomore?
You must earn 6 credits
Look at your transcript
Earn credits by:
Passing the semesters with a 70 or higher
Having good attendance
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What if I failed in the fall?
You can average your 2 semesters
You can go to after school CHOOSE now
You can attend Summer School
Summer School
 Dates will be announced soon
 Classes available for:
Repeat Credit (Most academic core courses)
First Time Credit (Health, PE, Communication Appl,
Technology, Fine Arts, Govt. and Eco.)
Accelerated Summer School— Initial credit Spanish and
math
 Information and Registration Forms available
in the Counselor’s office
 Sign Up in April
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2012
All students are required to earn a minimum of 26 credits to graduate.
 SUBJECT
Credits
 English
4.0
 Mathematics-Must Include:
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Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2*
(three credits in grades 9-12)
Science-Must Include: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Social Studies (World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco.)
Foreign Language (Same language)
Health
P.E. (1/2 credit must be Foundations) or P.E. Substitute
Fine Arts
Communication Applications (Speech)
Technology
Electives
TOTAL CREDITS
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.0
0.5
1.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
3.5
26.0
Who should take Pre-AP courses?
 The most successful
students are willing to
work very hard.
 If a student plans to take
AP courses, the earlier the
preparation, the easier the
transition.
 There are only 24 hours in
a day. Evaluate how much
time will be spent in other
activities.
Amount of Homework to Expect in High
School
Level classes
30-45 minutes per class per night
Pre-AP Classes
Approximately 60-90 minutes per class per night
More reading, writing, and research-based assignments
 Greater degree of critical thinking skills
 Faster pace
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Registering for
Pre-AP Courses
 During course selection students turn in a
commitment form and indicate it on their course
selection sheet.
 We recommend that students take pre-AP if they
have been able to maintain grades above 80 in
advanced classes or grades above a 90 in level
courses.
 You will remain in the course, we will not be able
to move you to level
Core Courses
at
Conroe High School
Social Studies
English
 English II
 English II Pre-AP
Science
 Chemistry
 Chemistry Pre-AP
 World History
 World History Pre-AP
 World History AP
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Math
Geometry (have Alg credit)
Geometry Pre-AP (have
Alg credit)
Algebra II (have credit for
Alg and Geom)
Algebra II Pre-AP (have
credit for Alg and Geom)
Conroe High School
Registration Process
During registration, students will receive the following:
 Course Description Guide
 Course Selection Sheet
Course Description Guide
Front of book
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General Information
Graduation Requirements
Description of different levels
Policies and procedures
G.P.A./Class Rank System
Description of all courses
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Appropriate Grade Level
How many credits the course earns
What prerequisites the course has
Additional fees for certain courses (ie: cost of supplies and
materials for ART I is $30.00)
7 Period Class Day
 Typical Schedule
English II or English II Pre-AP
Geometry or Geometry Pre-P
World History or World History Pre-AP or World
History AP
Chemistry or Chemistry Pre-AP
3 periods are left and may be filled with
 PE or PE substitute
 Fine Art
 Health/Communication Applications
 Technology
 Foreign Language
 Other electives
Special
ConsiderationsBand and Drill Team- fall semester earns PE credit, spring
semester earns Fine Art credit
ROTC- earns PE credit or elective credit
Foreign Language- must be 2 yrs of same language, need to
have passed Reading TAKS
Athletics- requires a physical, will require time after school and
weekends
Once you earn credit in a class you can not take it again
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Pre-AP courses require the parent’s signature and the Commitment Statement
Without parent signature and Commitment Statement students will go into level courses
Final deadline to make changes is 5/15
Choosing alternates
If you do not choose an
alternate the counselor may
will pick for you and you will
not be permitted to change.
Athletics
Circle the sport that comes first
You must have physical
Involves after school
Fine Arts
Art 1, Art 2 Ceramics/Drawing/Painting/Sculpture
Theatre Arts 1, 2, 3
Technical Theater (must have taken Theater)
Band/Orchestra
Choir
Dance
One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation.
Electives, Communication App,
Health
 TECHNOLOGY: Lists of courses that satisfy the Technology
Requirement are in the course description book
 Technology Systems, BCIS, Computer Applications
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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES:
Agriculture, Applied Technology, Business, Criminal Justice
Home Economics, Industrial Technology
Be sure to check the Course Description Book for pre-requisites and other
requirements
 OTHER ELECTIVES:
 Journalism, Yearbook, ROTC (waives 1 PE credit)
 Enrollment may be limited in elective courses due to classroom and
equipment availability.
WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR CHANGES, SIGNED BY A PARENT OR
GUARDIAN, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY
MAY 15, 2009.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
COMMITMENT STATEMENT FOR PRE-AP COURSE(S)
I have read and I understand the expectations for participating in the PreAdvanced Placement courses at Conroe High School as stated in the
Course Description Guide. I understand the criteria and I am personally
committed to expend the time and effort necessary for success. I accept
that I must work to the best of my ability in order to be a part of this
program. By entering into an Pre-AP course, I understand that I am making
the commitment to that course for the entire school year.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
Course Selection Timeline
•Presentation to students 2/2-2/6
•Individual counselor meetings 2/9-2/27
•Course selection sheets turned in at meeting
or may be turned in to the counselors office
prior to meeting
•Verification sheets- at counselor meeting and
mailed home.
Deadline for all schedule changes,
May 15th .
When do I get my schedule?
Postcard will come in the summer with
dates and times for textbook/schedule
pickup
The schedule you get in the summer is
your “draft” schedule
Your FINAL schedule will be given to you
the first day of school during homeroom
Questions??????
•See your counselor
•Counselors Corner is 2/17 6:30-8:30
•Read the Course Description Book
Thank you