Transcript Taking it to the next Level

Taking it to the Next Level
Summer Creek High School
Class of 2015 +
Who’s Who at SC?
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Trey Kraemer, Principal
Paul Edwards, Associate Principal
Jennifer Jacobs, Assistant Principal
House Principal/Counselor Teams:
– Copper - Al Segura & Phyllis Cart
– Carbon - Reginald Spivey & Sharon Garcia
– Silver 1 – Eddie Palomarez & Jana Murray
– Silver 2 – Kelli Marchiando & Jaya McNair
– Gold - Laura Frazier & Neatra McMiller
School Motto
Parent Involvement with SCHS
• Home Access Center (HAC)
– Grades
– Attendance
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Email teachers
Know your child’s Counselor and Principal
PTSA
Booster Clubs
Volunteers
HISD Course Guide
• Valuable Information on:
– Career Pathways
– GPA/Credits
– Course Placement
– Course Descriptions
– Graduation Plans
– Links from SCHS Website
and www.bridges.com
Recommended Plan (26 cr)
Class of 2015+
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1 credit of PE classes, athletics, or a PE substitute
2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language
1 credit of Fine Arts
.5 credit of Speech (Teen Leadership)
5.5 additional elective credits
Distinguished Achievement
Program
• Recognizes exceptional achievement
• Still 26 credits
– Third credit of the same foreign language
– Four “advanced measures” – any combination of:
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Preapproved research project
AP Test Score of 3 or higher
PSAT recognition
80% or higher in College Credit course
Honors/PreAP Classes
• Available in many subject areas
• General rule:
– Should have an “A” in current onlevel class
– OR an “A” or “B” in current
Honors/Pre-AP class
• Open enrollment (teacher input
recommended)
Advanced Classes (H, PreAP, AP)
• WHY???
– Prepare for college
– Earn higher GPA
– Possible college credits
through AP exams and
Dual Credit
– Learn to think, read, and
write critically and
analytically
Who should take Advanced
Classes?
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Self-motivated
Hard-working
Challenge-seeking
Capable of handling faster pace
Willing to do more than the basics (more
challenging projects)
• Extra time to invest, but still keep
BALANCE
English
9th
English 1 or English 1 PreAP
10th
English 2 or English 2 PreAP
11th
English 3 or AP English 3
12th
English 4 or AP English 4 or English 4 Dual
Math
Algebra 1
Geometry or Geometry PreAP
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 PreAP
Algebra 3
College Algebra Dual
PreCalculus PreAP/Dual
AP Statistics or AP Calculus/Dual
Science
9th
Biology or Biology PreAP
10th
Chemistry or Chemistry PreAP
11th
12th
Principles of Physics or Physics or Physics PreAP
Any 4th year Science
Social Studies
9th
World Geography or World Geography PreAP
10th
World History or AP World History
11th
US History or AP US History or US History Dual
12th
Government or
AP Government or
Government Dual Virtual
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Economics or
AP Economics or
Economics Dual Virtual
Languages Other Than English
• Choose from:
– Spanish
– French
– American Sign Language
• Must take 2 years of the SAME language
– Ex: Spanish 1 & Spanish 2
• Wait until 10th grade UNLESS:
– You’re in Spanish 1 this year
– You plan to take 3 or 4 years of high school foreign
language
Fine Arts
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Art
Theater
Tech Theater
Orchestra
Band
Choir
Dance
Floral Design
• Must have one full credit of the same
class.
Teen Leadership
• One semester course
• Meets state requirement for
Communication Applications
• Focuses on:
– Developing Clear Communication
Skills
– Making Decisions and Setting
Goals
– Building Character
– Fostering Healthy Relationships
– Dealing with Stress and Conflict
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for ALL 9th Graders
Ways to Meet the Physical
Education Requirement
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PE Classes
Athletics (any school sport)
Fall semesters of Cheerleading
Fall semesters of Band
Army Junior ROTC
Off-Campus PE through
approved vendor (requires
approved application)
Electives
All Available 9th Grade Electives are listed in
Bridges. Options include:
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Journalism
Health
Debate
JROTC
Desktop Publishing
Digital Graphics & Animation
Touch System Data Entry
Business Info Management
Money Matters
Intro Cosmetology
AVID 1
– Principles of:
• Agriculture/Food/Natural
Resources
• Architecture &
Construction
• Business/Mktg/Finance
Education & Training
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Human Services
• Law/Public Safety/Security
AVID
• 1 credit elective taken each year
• Prepares students for college success
• Helps motivated “A-B-C” students with advanced
classes
• Focus on study skills
• 2 year commitment
• Applications available
• Interview required
Athletics
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Basketball
Baseball (Boys Only)
Cross Country
Football (Boys Only)
Golf
Soccer
Softball (Girls Only)
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Swimming
Diving
Tennis
Track Boys
Volleyball (Girls Only)
Wrestling
Phys Ed Trainer
School Involvement
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Academic UIL
Art Club
AVID Club
Band
Bon Appetit Club
Bulldog Bodies
Bulldog Book Club
Bulldog Bots
Bulldog Leadership Club
Cheerleaders
Choir
Christian Music Club
Christian Student Union
Color Guard
– Debate Club
– Fellowship of Christian
Athletes
– Fishing Club
– French Club
– Future Women of America
– Honor Society
– Journalism
– Key Club
– ROTC
– Spanish Club
– SCTV
– Starlettes
– Student Council
– Theatre
Course Selection Process
Students:
 Four year plans developed in Bridges
 Course selection for 2012-2013 populated
Parents:
 Review course selections at www.bridges.com
 Email counselor with change requests
 Verification sheets will be distributed after spring
break
 Check SCHS Website for deadlines
Advanced Academics Parent
Meeting
May 22nd, 2012
6:00PM
Items Addressed:
• Purchasing books for summer reading in
English.
• Updates on Advanced Classes for 20122013
Help???
• Email a Summer Creek HS Counselor at any
time. Contact information is available on our
counseling Website.
• 9th and 10th grades:
A-F, [email protected]
G-M, [email protected]
N-Z, [email protected]
• 11th and 12th grades
A-J, [email protected]
K-Z, [email protected]
STAAR EOC
For Parents
Summer Creek
High School
December 13, 2011
Dear Parents:
RE: End-of-Course Assessments for First Time 9th Grade Students
Prior to the beginning of this school year, information about the implementation of the new State of Texas
Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program which includes twelve end-of-course (EOC)
assessments was shared with parents and students at each high school. Since that time, the Texas
Education Agency has revised their guidance regarding the implementation of EOC assessments. The new
information has significant impact on the calculation of final grades and the award of credit for the twelve
EOC courses for first time 9th grade students.
As a result of legislation passed during the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature, districts are required to
use end-of-course assessment results as 15% of the final course grade for specific courses.
In May 2012, STAAR will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) for first time
9th grade students. At the high school level, grade-specific assessments will be replaced with 12 end-ofcourse (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English I,
English II, English III, World Geography, World History, and U.S. History.
Beginning with this year’s first time 9th grade students, graduation requirements will include successful
completion of EOC assessments. Additionally, the state is requiring the district to factor in the EOC
assessment as 15% of the final course grade for EOC assessed courses. Credit for an EOC course cannot
be awarded until grades from both semesters and the EOC are finalized and the final course grade is
determined to be 70% or better. Therefore, credit for EOC assessed courses will be awarded at the end of
the school year, after EOC scores are received from the state, and not at the semester as we have done in
the past.
Fall Semester report cards for first time 9th grade students will reflect credit earned for non-EOC assessed
courses but no credit for EOC assessed courses. In addition, grade point averages (GPA) will not be
calculated at mid-year for these students.
While we know that these changes significantly alter our practices from previous years, these changes are
necessary as a result of the guidance from TEA regarding the implementation of the EOC assessments
law. If you have additional questions about these changes, please contact your child’s counselor.
Sincerely,
Trey Kraemer
Principal
The new STAAR EOC
assessments will be implemented
with first time freshman
in 2011-2012.
(Cohort 2015)
Summer Creek High School
STAAR/EOC Calendar
2011 – 2012
DATE
TEST(S) GIVEN
March 26
STAAR/EOC English I Writing
March 27
STAAR/EOC English I Reading
May 8
STAAR/EOC Algebra I and Geometry
May 9
STAAR/EOC Biology
May 10
STAAR/EOC World Geography
English reading and writing will be tested on two separate days.
TAKS vs. STAAR/EOC
TAKS
STAAR/EOC
4 Exit Level Tests
12 EOC Exams
Untimed Test
Timed Test
4 Hour Limit
Reading/ELA TAKS was a one-day test.
English EOC exams will be two-day tests.
Grade average was not affected.
Counts for 15% of the final grade average.
Students tested according to grade level.
Students will test in courses with an EOC exam.
Given the year the course is taken.
Make Up Tests Not Available
Make Up Exams Allowed
TAKS-Accommodated was available.
An EOC “Accommodated” will not be offered.
Administered in
March, April, July, October
Administered in
March, May, July, late Fall
Students who “Met Expectation” on the
Exit TAKS had completed the assessment
requirement
for graduation.
Students will have unlimited
opportunities to re-take STAAR.
College/Career Readiness was not
addressed.
“Advanced Academic Performance”
on Algebra II and English III indicates students’
postsecondary readiness.
Other Important Points:
 Only Cohort 2015 students will take the EOC this year.
 Students repeating grade 9 this year will continue with TAKS as
the graduation requirement.
 Report cards will be mailed home until mid to late June.
Changes in Terminology
Commended Performance
Level III:
Advanced Academic Performance
Met Passing Standard
Level II:
Satisfactory Academic Performance
Did not meet Passing Standard
Level I:
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, a student must
have a cumulative score of the EOC
assessments taken in each content
area that indicates Level II
Satisfactory Academic Performance.
Graduation Requirements
A student must achieve a minimum
score for each EOC to count towards
the student’s cumulative score in
English, Math, Science,
or Social Studies.
Graduation Requirements
A student’s cumulative score is
determined using the student’s
highest score on each
EOC assessment.