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Taking it to the Taking it to the Next Level Next Level Summer Creek High School Summer Creek High School Class of 2015 + Class of 2015 +
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Taking it to the Next Level. Summer Creek High School Class of 2015 +. Who’s Who at SC?. Trey Kraemer, Principal Paul Edwards, Associate Principal Jennifer Jacobs, Assistant Principal House Principal/Counselor Teams: Copper - Al Segura & Phyllis Cart - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Taking it to the Next LevelTaking it to the Next Level
Summer Creek High SchoolSummer Creek High SchoolClass of 2015 +Class of 2015 +
Who’s Who at SC?
• 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
• 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+
• 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:
• 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 on-level 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?
• 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
English 1 or English 1 PreAP
English 3 or AP English 3
English 2 or English 2 PreAP
English 4 or AP English 4 or English 4 Dual
9th
10th
11th
12th
Math
Algebra 1
Geometry or Geometry PreAP
PreCalculus PreAP/Dual
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 PreAP
AP Statistics or AP Calculus/Dual
Algebra 3 College Algebra Dual
Science
Biology or Biology PreAP
Principles of Physics or Physics or Physics PreAP
Chemistry or Chemistry PreAP
9th
10th
11th
12th Any 4th year Science
Social Studies
World Geography or World Geography PreAP
US History or AP US History or US History Dual
World History or AP World History
Government or AP Government or
Government Dual Virtual
9th
10th
11th
12th Economics or AP Economics or
Economics Dual Virtualand
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
• Choose from:– 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
• STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for ALL 9th Graders
Ways to Meet the Physical Education Requirement
• 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
– 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
All Available 9th Grade Electives are listed in Bridges. Options include:
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
– Basketball– Baseball (Boys Only)– Cross Country– Football (Boys Only)– Golf– Soccer– Softball (Girls Only)
– Swimming– Diving– Tennis– Track Boys– Volleyball (Girls Only)– Wrestling– Phys Ed Trainer
School Involvement– 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.comEmail counselor with change requestsVerification sheets will be distributed after spring breakCheck SCHS Website for deadlines
Advanced Academics Parent Meeting
May 22nd, 20126:00PM
Items Addressed:• Purchasing books for summer reading in
English.• Updates on Advanced Classes for 2012-
2013
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], [email protected], [email protected]
• 11th and 12th gradesA-J, [email protected], [email protected]
STAAR EOC
Summer Creek High School
For Parents
Trey Kraemer, Pr incipal 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-of-course (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)
English reading and writing will be tested on two separate days.
Summer Cr eek 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
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.
