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ITS TIME!!!!Time to start
making plans for next year
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WHICH LEADS INTO THE NEXT YEAR
ANDTHEN BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WILL BE GRADUATION!!
Don’t doubt it for a momentTime flies
Make a plan and come out ahead
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POST SECONDARY = COLLEGE READY CTE CERTIFICATIONS TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS MILITARY CAREER ASSOCIATE DEGREE (2 year degree) BACHELOR DEGREE (4 year degree) GRADUATE DEGREES
Master’s Degree (4 year degree + 2)Doctoral Degree (Bachelor’s + Master’s + 2
years)
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! What is a passing grade?
What is a credit?
What is a transcript?
What is a graduation plan?
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION26 Credits INCLUDE: English: 4 Credits Mathematics: 3 Credits Science: 3 Credits Social Studies: 3 Credits Physical Education: 1 Credit Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits Fine Arts: 1 Credit Electives: 5 Credits with an Endorsement
Start your high School Classes in 8th grade.
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WHAT GRADUATION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE IN GISD? Foundation (Minimum)
Foundation w/Endorsement (Recommended)
Foundation w/Endorsement + Performance Acknowlegement
(Distinguished)
Choosing a plan will depend on if you want to take AP/DC classes and more demanding classes.
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8TH GRADE CLASSES EVERYONE WILL HAVE A 7 PERIOD DAY
High School Credit Options4 Core SubjectsELA 8th gradeMath 8th grade
Science Social Studies
All 8th Grade electives are high school
credit!!!!
English I Algebra I
F&W, Dance or Athletics PE CREDIT
Art, Choir, Band, or Theater Arts FINE ARTS CREDIT
GTT Gateway to Technology ELECTIVE CREDIT
Spanish I or Spanish I AP Foreign Language Credit
OR
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SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIESFOR 8TH GRADERS:
Gateway to Technology This is a class focusing on science, technology,
engineering and math. Spanish IV AP
If you are already a Spanish speaker you will have the opportunity to take a screening test to determine your admittance to the class THEN
YOU COULD EARN 4 CREDITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH
BY PASSING THE FINAL AP EXAM AT THE END OF THE COURSE
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WHY SHOULD I START TAKING HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES NOW? To get a head start on your credits!
To give you more room in your schedule to take electives like fine arts or career-prep classes
You will have opportunities to take more college classes!
Get started on your GHS credits in 8th grade!
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8TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS
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Granbury Independent School District Graduation Plan
ID #: _________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Last Name:____________________________ First Name: __________________ MI: ____
Campus: _____________________________ Counselor: ____________________________
Graduation Year: ______________________ Present Grade: ________________________
Possible Career Choices: 1. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________
My Post-High School plans include: (circle all that apply)
Two-Year College Four-Year College Military Technical School
Employment Other:______________________________________
Student Signature:__________________________ Parent Signature:____________________________
The following courses are required to receive a diploma from GHS:
English: 4 Credits
Mathematics: 3 Credits
Science: 3 Credits
Social Studies: 3 Credits
Physical Education: 1 Credit
Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits
Fine Arts: 1 Credit
Electives: 5 Credits
with an Endorsement
Place an “X” next to the Endorsement Area in which you are most interested:
STEM: ___Engineering ___Science ___Mathematics
Business & Industry: ___Ag ___Arts & A/V ___Business Management ___Information Technology ___Marketing ___Hospitality & Tourism ___Trans, Distrib, & Log ___Public Speaking
Public Services: ___Law and Public Safety ___JROTC
___Health Science ___Education & Training
Arts & Humanities: ___Social Studies ___American Sign Lang ___Languages Other than English ___Art ___Dance ___Music ___Theatre Arts
Multidisciplinary Studies: ___4 Advanced Courses ___4 AP Courses ___4 Credits in Foundation Areas
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OBSTACLES TO AVOID… Poor Attendance Missing Assignments Loss of Credit Missed Deadlines STAAR Failures
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FOCUS ON DEVELOPING… Good Study Habits Being Responsible Making Positive Choices Becoming Independent Planning Well Setting Goals
All students will have a Graduation Plan in place for their future!