Transcript upload/page/0184/10th Grade Course Selection PP

Sophomore Course
Selection Process
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RECAP
DHS Academic Handbook 2016-2017
Future Planning
High School System
Transcript information
GPA. Rank. NCAA Eligibility
HS graduation plans
Endorsements & 4 year plans
AT HOME - Complete Course Selection Sheet & 4
year plan
• 8TH GRADE
• NAVIANCE STRENGTHS EXPLORER
• PARENT AND STUDENT PRESENTED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• STUDENT SELECTS AN ENDORSEMENT/CAREER PATHWAY
• SELECTED COURSES FOR FRESHMAN YEAR
• 9TH GRADE
• NAVIANCE CAREER CLUSTER FINDER
• ENDORSEMENT FINALIZED
• 4 YEAR PLAN BASED ON ENDORSEMENT
• COURSE SELECTION FOR SOPHMORE YEAR
• Pages 1-20 includes:
• Earning credits, alternate credit opportunities, Pre-AP & AP
programs, grading, GPA, rank, UIL, NCAA, graduation programs and
more…
• Pages 20-111 includes:
• All courses offered based on Endorsement Plan
• Pages 122-129 includes:
• NCAA approved high school courses, planning websites, timeline for
each grade level to prepare for college
FUTURE LIFE
SKILLS & CAREER
INTERESTS
SUCCESSFUL CAREER?
OWN A BUSINESS?
OWN HOME?
MARRIAGE?
CHILDREN?
AT LEAST 1/3 OF EACH DAY
WILL BE SPENT DOING
THIS…...
SELECT ENDORSEMENT &
GRADUATION PLAN
ARTS & HUMANITIES?
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY?
PUBLIC SERVICES?
S.T.E.M.?
MULTIDISCIPLINARY?
POST SECONDARY
EDUCATION
WORK FORCE?
MILITARY?
CERTIFICATION?
LICENSURE?
ASSOCIATES DEGREE?
BACHELORS DEGREE?
MASTERS DEGREE?
DOCTRATE DEGREE?
• ON THE JOB TRAINING
• MILITARY
• COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
• 2 YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE –
• 2 + 2 PROGRAM – (TWO YEARS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THEN TRANSFER TO A UNIVERSITY)
• FOUR YEAR (or more) COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
• 4 YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE
• 6 YEAR MASTER DEGREE
• 7-10 YEAR DOCTORATE DEGREE
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE – TEACHER, NURSE, PSYCHOLOGIST, LAWYER, DOCTOR
• Semester grade of 70 or higher + meet attendance
requirements = Earned Credits
• Attendance – no more than 4 absences per semester.
• Can earned up to 7.0 credits per year
• Earned Credits + E.O.C. Exams = GRADUATION
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6.0 Credits = 10th Grade
12.0 Credits = 11th Grade
19.0 Credits = 12th Grade
26.0 Specific Credits + STAAR EOC Exams =
Graduation
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• G.P.A. Scale
• 0.00 to 6.000
• Calculation based on each semester grade
• Determines your class rank (how you compare)
• 1 to 851
• #1 = first in class / top student
Determines your future opportunities – college,
scholarships, college sports, job offerings, etc…
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• Grading Scale
• Grade Point Average
• Each semester grade is given
points. The points are averaged
together for the GPA.
3.5
4.0
4.0
Semester
Grade
AP/ Dual
Credit
Grade
Points
Pre-AP
Grade
Points
Regular
Grade
Points
95-100
6.0
5.0
4.0
90-94
5.5
4.5
3.5
85-89
5.0
4.0
3.0
80-84
4.5
3.5
2.5
75-79
4.0
3.0
2.0
70-74
3.5
2.5
1.5
0-69
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GPA=3.83
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Grades this year determine eligibility for next year
• Need an 80 this year in regular classes + Qualifying EOC scores (for each
course)
• Need a 75 in Pre-AP class + Qualifying EOC scores (for each course)
Plus
• Summer assignments completed
• Sign a commitment to the program
• Parent attend one of the mandatory Pre-AP/AP Parent meetings
Pages 5-8
Division 1 – 16 Core Courses
• 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 1 English/Math/Science, 2 Social Studies, 4
English/Math/Science/Social Studies/LOTE
Division 2 – 16 Core Courses
• 3 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, 3 English/Math/Science, 2 Social Studies, 4
English/Math/Science/Social Studies/LOTE
New eligibility requirements starting in August 2016
• Minimum GPA raised
• Ten core courses by the end of the junior year (7 of which must be from
English, Math, and Science)
• Multi-Year Scholarships
Page 14-17
FOUNDATION – 22 CREDITS
ONLY FOR SENIOR YEAR EMERGENCY OR SPECIAL PROGRAMS
FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT– 26 CREDITS
ENDORSEMENT REQUIRES 4 – 5 SPECIFIC CREDITS
FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT & DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT– 26 CREDITS
REQUIRES ALGEBRA 2
MUST PASS 5 STAAR EOC:
ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 2
ALGEBRA 1
BIOLOGY
U.S. HISTORY
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New Texas High School Diploma
Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 Credits
Algebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions
1 Math and 1 Science
S.T.E.M.
Algebra II
Required
Business
&
Industry
Endorsement – 26 Credits
Public
Services
Endorsement Requirements
Arts
&
Humanities
Foundation High School Program
22 Credits
Multidisciplinary
Studies
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4.0 credits of English
4.0 Credits of Math (includes Algebra 2)
4.0 Credits of Science
3.0 Credits of Social Studies
2.0 Credits of Foreign Language
1.0 Credit Fine Art
1.0 Credit P.E.
7.0 Electives – specific to endorsement
TOTAL = 26 credits
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Foundation
Endorsements
Distinguished
Achievements
Performance
Acknowledgement
Arts &
Humanities
Business &
Industry
Public
Services
STEM
Multi –
Disciplinary
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Outstanding Performance(s) in:
• Dual Credit
• Bilingualism and Biliteracy
• Advanced Placement Exams
• PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT
• Business or Industry Certificate or License
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• Attend school at least 95% of time and make a semester grade of
70 or higher to receive credit for course
• Earn 26 credits to complete the requirements of a graduation plan
with an endorsement
• Pass all of the 5 STAAR EOC exams – English1, English2, Algebra1,
Biology, US History
Arts &
Humanities
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Business &
Industry
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Fine Arts
Foreign Languages &
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Cultural Studies
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Social Sciences
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Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology &
Communications
Business Management &
Administration
English & Communication
Finance
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Transportation, Distribution, &
Logistics
Public Services
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AFJROTC
Education & Training
Government & Public
Administration
Health Science
Human Services
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
STEM
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Multidisciplinary
Studies
Engineering
Student selects additional
Advanced Math
credits from following
Advanced Science options:
• Advanced Coursework
from multiple
Endorsements
• Core Coursework
• College Course work
And completes Distinguished
Level of Achievement
9th Grade
10th Grade
English 1
Algebra I
World Geography or Human Geography
English 2
Geometry
World History
Biology
Foreign Language 1
PE
Fine Art 1
IPC or Chemistry
Foreign Language 2
Elective
Fine Art 2
11th Grade
English 3
Algebra 2
US History
Advanced Science
Fine Art 3
Elective
Elective
12th Grade
English 4
Advanced Math
Government/ Economics
Advanced Science
Fine Art 4
Elective
Elective
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
First Course
Second Course
Third Course
Final Course
Principles of Agriculture,
Food, and Natural
Resources
Small Animal Management
Livestock Production
Professional Standards
in Agribusiness
Principles of Agriculture,
Food, and Natural
Resources
Wildlife, Fisheries, and
Ecology Management
Forestry and Woodland
Ecosystems
Range Ecology & Ranch
Management
Principles of Agriculture,
Food, and Natural
Resources
Horticulture Science
Landscape Design and Turf
Grass Management
Professional Standards
in Agribusiness
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Selecting Courses for
Next School Year!
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English 2
Geometry
Chemistry or IPC
World History
Foreign Language 2
PE or Fine Art
Endorsement Elective
JUNIOR
HIGH
COLUMN Fill in Junior
High credits:
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• Each box is
1 semester
9TH
GRADE • Write in what you
COLUMN - earned credit in;
then write in your
Fill in 9th
current courses
grade
credits
Rank and GPA (grades)
Challenging Schedule (your transcript)
Standardized Test Scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
Extracurricular Activities
• Fine Arts, Sports, Organization, Clubs, Academic Competitions,
etc….
• Essay Writing
• Leadership Roles
• Letters of Recommendation
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• What you can see on Skyward:
• GPA
• Rank
• Unofficial Transcript
• Couse Selection
• Endorsement
• STAAR Test Scores
• Current Grades
• You have choices
• Take advantage of the opportunities
• Tutorials
• SMART Lunch – 2-3 hours a week
• LWOD – DHS Library – Tues & Thurs, 3-7pm
• Individual Tutorials – scheduled with your teacher
• Clubs and organizations – Get Involved!
• EVERYTHING counts in high school- every class, every absence,
every activity, etc.
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