Transcript 9th to 10th Grade PreRegistration 2015 - Arlington ISD

Arlington High School
9th Grade Orientation
Class of 2018
Your Arlington High Counselors
10th -12th Grade Counselors
Mrs.Darst
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Mrs. Novoselsky
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Mrs. Dorsey
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Mrs. Hunt
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Gi-Kim
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10th-12th Grade Counselors
Mrs. Horne
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Mrs. Miller
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Mrs.Hancock
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AVID students
9th Grade Orientation
• Graduation Requirements & Plans
• Career and Technology Magazine
• Course Selection Sheets
Graduation Programs
• Foundation Program
• Foundation with Endorsement Program
• Foundation with Distinguished Achievement
Program
Graduation Requirements
Foundation Program
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4 English Credits
3 Math Credits(Alg I, Geom)
3 Science Credits
Bio plus IPC or Chem or Physics
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3 Social Studies Credits
World Geography or World History,
US History, Government and Economics
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2 Foreign Language (same)
1 Physical Ed Credit***
1 Fine Arts Credit
5 Elective Credits
Foundation Distinguished Program
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4 English Credits
4 Math Credits (Alg I, Geom ,Alg II)
4 Science Credits
Bio, IPC or adv. science plus 2 more classes
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3 Social Studies Credits
World Geography or World History,
US History, Government and Economics
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2 Foreign Language (same)
1 Physical Ed***
1 Fine Arts Credit
7 Elective Credits
Credit Requirements specific to 1
endorsement
***Students can now earn 4.0 PE waiver credits***
(PE waiver ex. – athletics,, ROTC, band)
Graduation Requirements
Performance Acknowledgement
Outstanding performance in one the following areas:
• In a dual credit courses-12 hours worth
• In bilingualism and biliteracy
• On a college advanced placement test or IB exam
• On the PSAT, the ACT-plan, the SAT or the ACT
• Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business
or industry certification or license.
Career Paths
Science,
Technology,
Engineering
Math
Arts and
Humanities
Business
and
Industry
Public
Service
Multidisciplinary
Studies
STEM Endorsement
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Careers
Science
Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
• Engineer (civil, aerospace
mechanical, electrical, biomedical)
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Architect
Teacher
Robotics
Web Designer
Mobile App Designer
Video Game Programmer
Pilot
Physician/Optometrist/Dentist
Lawyer
Vet
Business and Industry
Careers
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Agriculture
Architecture
Arts. A/V, Communications
Business Management
Finance
Hospitality Service
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation and
Logistics
• Language Arts
• Vet/Animal Facilities Mgr
• Carpenter, Plumber, HVAC Tech,
Electrician
• Designer, Broadcaster, Animator,
Film/Video Editor, News Anchor
• Human Resources, Recruiter,
Data Specialist, Accountant,
Mortgage Lender, Credit Analyst
• Chef, Restaurant Mgr
• Software Developer
• Welder, Robotics Technician
• Municipal Water Dept
• Sales, Sports Mktg, Judge
• Automotive Engine Repairer
• Writer, Politician
Public Service
• Health Science
• Human Services
• Law, Public Safety,
Corrections and
Security
• Education
Careers
• Physician, Medical
Assistant, Biomedical
Engineer, Nurse,
Sonographer, Surgical
Tech.
• Hairdresser, Salon Owner
• Lawyer, Police Officer,
Firefighter, Paramedic,
EMT
• Teacher
Arts and Humanities
Careers
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Social Studies
Foreign Language
Art
Theatre Arts
Music
English
• Teacher, Travel Agent,
Cartographer
• Translator, Interpreter, FBI,
CIA, Military Liaison,
Airlines, Teacher
• Architect, Fashion or
Interior Design, Tattoo
Artist, Animator, Set
Designer
• Choreographer, Actor,
Director
• Composer, Producer,
Conductor, Performer
• Journalist, Public Relations,
Publisher. Writer
Graduation Requirements
18
Classification
Credits
12
6
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Alternative Methods for
Earning Credit
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Summer School
Night School
Credit Recovery (Edgenuity/E2020)
Correspondence
Credit by Exam
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To graduate, a student must pass all of the EOC assessments taken in each
content area.
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The 5 EOC assessments are:
• English I, English II
• Algebra I
• Biology
• U.S. History.
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Students not meeting the testing requirements in April/May will have the
opportunity for tutoring in June and retesting in July even if a student passes the
course.
Career Cruising
Register at www.aisd.net.
Click on Student Info. Click on Career Cruising
Icon to log in to Course Planner.
Username:
Student ID #
Password:
First 5 Letters Of Your Last
Name Followed By Your ID#
Courses
currently
enrolled in
will show in
one column
Add or fix
courses for
next school
year in the
next column
Click on
Diploma &
Certification
Tab
To See Credits
Achieved,
Planned,
& Remaining
Plan Ahead
Dual Credit
• Dual Credit courses are courses that receive high school and college
credit and are open to students entering their Junior or Senior year.
• To be eligible to enroll in a Dual Credit class, students must have a 7.0
overall grade point average on a 12 point scale and must pass the
Texas Success Initiative exam.
• Dual Credit courses are offered during the school year. Many are also
offered during summer school.
Available Core & Elective Courses
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English IV
Government
Economics
U.S. History
Psychology
Sociology
Dual Credit Workforce Courses
• PLAN AHEAD! You can take courses your tenth
grade year that will prepare you for dual credit
career and technical courses you can take your
junior and senior years. See your counselor for
more information.
Some Career and Technical Programs With Dual Credit
Courses
• Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
• Heating, AC, & Refrigerator Technology
• Business
• Accounting Assistant I
• Culinary Arts I
• Game & Simulation Programming
• AISD Fire Academy
• Welding Basic
• Automotive Engine Analysis
International Baccalaureate
Programme
• You will take 7 courses from at least 5 different
core areas beginning in the 11th grade
• You will earn 150 CAS (creativity, action,
service) hours
• You will write an extended essay of 3500-4000
words
• You will need to turn in an enrollment request
form to your counselor spring semester of 10th
grade year
• Try to complete your PE and fine arts by end of
10th grade.
Points to Remember
• Course selections will be locked in on
the day you register in the computer
lab. You will need to see your counselor
after this date to make any changes.
• NO ELECTIVE CHANGES AFTER
THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL HIRING IS BASED ON PREREGISTRATION NUMBERS.
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