Post on 13-Dec-2015
Grapevine High School
Class of 2017
A - C Cathy Lamb
D – Hn KellyWallace
Ho-Mc Gail Madden
Md-Sa Nan Poe Sb-Z Sonya Barron
Your GHS Counselors
Visit our website for additional information:
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/2998
(Look for Counselors)
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Incoming Freshmen & New Student Information
• Timeline for course Selections• Program of Studies• Clubs and Organizations• Frequently Asked Questions• Athletic Options and Contacts• PAP and AP Information
Begin with the end in mind…What post-secondary institution
do you want to go to?What do you want to study?
What kind of career goal(s) have you set for yourself?
What kind of life do you want for your family?
English - 4Mathematics - 4Science - 4Social Studies – 3.5Economics - .5Health - .5Physical Education - 1Fine Arts - 1Speech - .5Technical Credit - 1Other Languages-2 Electives- 4
Total Credits-26 State Credits
State Recommended Graduation Requirements
State Recommended Plan requires taking Levels I and II in the same language other than English courses.
English-4Mathematics-4Science-4Social Studies-3.5Economics-.5Health-.5Physical Education-1Fine Arts-1Speech-.5Technical Credit-1Other Languages-3Electives-3
Total Credits- 26 State Credits
State Distinguished Achievement Graduation Requirements
PLUS
Four of the following advanced measures are required:
•A score of 3 or above on any College Board Advanced Placement Exam
•A grade of 3 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech prep programs
•A commended (semi-finalist or finalist) score on the PSAT
•Locally articulated courses identified in a local tech-prep articulation agreement between a college and a school district.
The Recommended Program requires: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Additional SBOE approved Math
course
Mathematics
The Recommended Program requires:
Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Science Elective
(Aquatic Science, Astronomy, Forensics, etc.)
Science
The Recommended Program requires:
World Geography World History US History US Government (+ Economics)
Social Studies
ArtDance ChoirTheatreBand
Fine Arts
1 Credit Required
The following substitutes for PE Marching Band (Fall Only) Drill Team Cheerleading
Dance 1 may count as PE or Fine Arts Credit
Physical Education
If y0u plan to take a sport in high school, make sure to check the website for tryout times. If you would like to contact the coach, their information is on the Counseling Website under Upcoming Freshmen tab “Athletic Contacts”.
Athletics
Professional Communications is a ½ credit requirement.
Speech
1 Credit required
See Program of Studies pg. 2for a list of possible courses.
You may already have all or part of your Tech Credit.
Touch Systems and Concepts of Engineering count as ½ credit each toward you technology credit.
Technical Credits
Other LanguagesLevels I and II of the same language
(State Recommended)Levels I, II, and III of the same
language ( DAP) Any language other than English
Why the fuss about Pre-AP/ AP Courses?
Receives more weight and can increase a student’s GPA.
Provides more advanced curriculum and challenging course work.
Usually requires additional time outside of class –
1.0 -2.0 hours per class.
How do I decide if pre-AP or AP courses are right for me?
Do you complete homework when it is assigned?
Do you enjoy completing projects to demonstrate understanding of material?
Are you an independent worker?Are you willing to work hard and challenge
yourself?
Students are expected to make informed decisions during the course selection process.Students enrolled in Pre-AP, AP, or GT class will only be able to change levels: During 1st 5 days, at 6 weeks or at semester.
This is ONLY for level changes, not for “change of mind”!
Students will NOT be able to make any other changes to their schedule after May 1st.
Schedule Changes (pg. 1 of Program of Studies)
Every class you are in counts!!
At the end of the semester, every class with a grade above 70 you receive ½ a credit.
Every class with a grade below 70 you receive 0 credits and a 0 is factored into your GPA!
Your goal: Credit in every class you take each semester you are in high school.
How credits are awarded
To be promoted:You need a total of 6 credits at the end of your
freshman year to become a sophomore.
Basically, that means passing 6 of your classes first semester and 6 of your classes
second semester.
Remember that too many absences in any class could cause you to lose credit. You
may need to do “seat time” to regain credit.
Attendance is important!!!
If you plan to do several years of an activity, such as band, athletics, choir, etc., it is very important to update your Personal Learning Plan (4 yr plan)each year to make sure that you have enough time to take all the courses that are required. You may need to take summer classes, online courses, etc.
See your counselor for help.
If You Want To Do Several Years Of An Activity, Read This!
Several summer courses for credit will be offered such as:
HealthProfessional Communications
Digital MultimediaAnd others……
***The information will be available on line on the district website soon after Spring Break***
Get a Jump on High School
Choose classes that will stretch, but not
stress you. Gains in GPA and class rank come from a
combination of challenging courses AND good grades.
If a course was too difficult in the past, it is quite possible that the next level course will be too difficult as well. Talk with your teacher for advice.
Map out a time management plan identifying preparation time for classes, time requirements for extracurricular activities and free time.
Hints for Course Selection
Course
Request
Verificatio
n
will be
available
online April
19- - April
29.
All Course selections
must be entered into
Skyward by February
25.
ALL SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY MAY 1st.
COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS
Community Service Mandate: The student must complete 100 hours of approved community service by the end of March of their senior year.
Academic Mandate: The student must also achieve four credits in both math AND science, three credits in the same foreign language, and maintain a 70% or higher semester average in every course taken.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS
The student must earn a total of 100 hours of approved community service hours by the end of March of their senior year. There is no academic mandate associated with the Community Service Ambassador designation
http://www.gcisd-k12.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=3077
GHS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Monday, February 11, 2013
GHS AUDITORIUM7:00-9:00 pm
MUSTANG NATION 8TH GRADE NIGHT
Getting Down to Business
Grapevine High School 9th Grade Course Request Form
PRESS HARD SO THAT IT GOES THROUGH! You cannot erase on this
form!
Step 1—Write your demographic information. (Name, etc)
Check that you can read it on the yellow and pink
copies!
STEP 1 Fill out this information as
neatly as possible!PLEASE PRINT!PRESS HARD!
English – circle one 0101 English I0102 English I P-AP0130 Global Studies (must be taken w/0131)0970 ESOL IMath – circle one 0202 Algebra I0203 Algebra I P-AP0202E Algebra I ESL0205 Geometry0206 Geometry P-AP0208 Algebra II P-APScience – circle one 0300 Integrated Physics and Chem. (must also take 0302)0302 Biology I0303 Biology P-APSocial Studies – circle one 0400 World Geography0401 World Geography P-AP0400E World Geography ESL0427 AP Human Geography0131 Global Studies (must be taken w/0130)
Circle your choice for all four core classes
You need to have a total of 14 selections when entering into Skyward, 7 for each semester.
If you plan on taking athletics, band, choir, etc. do circle that now.
If you are in a foreign language in middle school and you want to continue in that language or if you want to begin your language, circle that now.
Continue choosing classes until you have 7 credits.
Try to take classes that are required first.
Now What?
Alternates
Important!! Select three alternate electives, in order of priority, to be used if your schedule cannot be arranged with your original selections. Choose carefully because you are committing to your primary selections and/or alternate selections, if necessary. Course # Course Name1. ___________ _______________________________2. ___________ ________________________________3. ___________ ________________________________4.____________ _________________________________
White copy goes home to show your parents and to use for your Skyward online registration.
Yellow copy is turned in to High school counselor today before you leave
Pink copy goes to middle school counselorTake all other materials you received
today home to review with your parents and enter your courses in Skyward by Feb. 25th
Forms