Post on 25-Feb-2016
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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION
Block Scheduling
• 8 periods but over two days:A Day: 1st-4th periodsB Day: 5th-8th periods
• Some classes meet both days: AthleticsDouble Block Math Classes
Rank and GPA
• Grade Point Average is calculated on a 4.0 scale(unweighted)
• Ranking is calculated on a 6.0 scale with additional points awarded for advanced core classes
(weighted)
Class rank determines what percentage of the class you are in (top 5%, top 10%, top 25% or first quartile, etc)
Classification
• <6 credits = Freshman• 6-12 credits = Sophomore• 13-19 credits = Junior• 20 and more credits = Senior
Testing
• Final exams• STAAR• PSAT• SAT & ACT• TSI• ASVAB
Transcripts
• Student’s permanent record—information on it never goes away
• Includes all courses and state assessments taken• www.parchment.com
9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings
• GHS & EVHS: Go to Counselors’ Website at each high school, dates and times to sign up for individual meetings are detailed there
General Time Windows: EVHS: 2/18-3/5GHS: 2/24-3/7
Career Cruising
• Course and Four Year Planner• Interest and Skills Assessment• Career Portfolio• Job Skills• Student Resume Builder
• www.careercruising.comAccess codes:GHS: georgetown careersEVHS: eastview careers
Staying Informed
• The two best ways to stay informed:
1. Keep your email address updated in the school student management system
2. Check your high school’s website often
HOUSE BILL 5
Changes caused by HB5
• Reduced 15 End of Course (EOC) Exams to 5• Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, US History
• Created a new Graduation Plan• Foundations Graduation Plan (w/ Endorsements)• Enables a high school student to choose an endorsement
(“major”) and take courses specific to their interest.• Moving Forward• SBOE decisions this past Friday• Board approval
Graduation Plans
Foundations High School Program
Foundations + Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
22 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits
English – 4 English – 4 English – 4
Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II)
Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4
Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3
Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2
PE – 1 PE – 1 PE – 1
Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1
Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health)
Road To Graduation
Foundations Graduation Plan4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social
Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, and 5 Electives
Endorsements
• 5 Endorsements 1. Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, History, Languages,
Political Science, etc.)2. Business & Industry (Architecture, Automotive,
Communications, Finance, etc.)3. Public Service (Education, Health Science, Law
Enforcement, etc.)4. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 5. Multi-Disciplinary (Mix and match electives but requires
Distinguished Graduation Plan)
Roads To Graduation
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Multi-disciplinary
Foundations Graduation Plan4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Arts, 1 PE, and
5 Electives
Public Service STEM
Performance Ackowledgements
• Additional Criteria that requires no additional credits1. Advanced Coursework2. Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy3. Advanced Placement Examination4. College Ready Examination5. Workforce Readiness
Roads to Graduation
Foundation
Endorsements
Distinguished Achievement
(Algebra II)
PerformanceAcknowledgements
Graduation Plans
Foundations High School Program
Foundations + Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
22 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits
English – 4 English – 4 English – 4
Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II)
Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4
Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3
Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2
PE – 1 PE – 1 PE – 1
Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1
Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health)
Contact
AdministrationGHS 512-943-5100
EVHS 512-943-1800
CounselorsGHS 512-943-5102
EVHS 512-943-1802