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1 WELCOME FUTURE ROUGH RIDERS CLASS OF 2020 Foundation Graduation Plan, Course Selection, & High School Information

2 INTRODUCTIONS Administrators Patrick Torres, Principal Javonna Bass, Academic Principal Jeffery Smith, House Principal Ona Winders, House Principal Erica Moody, House Principal Counselors Becky Ludlow, Lead Counselor Vera Borg, House Counselor Robin Little, House Counselor Kelly Miller, House Counselor Natalie Johnson, Intervention Counselor College & Career Readiness Specialist, Kati St. John

3 PRINCIPAL S COMMENTS SHS Social Media Saginaw High School Facebook-- facebook.com/saginawhstx Web Page-- SHS, A Great School

MORE INFORMATION MEDIA Get information on happenings at

rep visits and more SHS Counseling Remind (Remind 101)

the class of 2020 Twitter -- @SHSCounselorsTX &

4 MORE INFORMATION MEDIA Get information on happenings at SHS registration, scholarship opportunities, college rep visits and more SHS Counseling Remind (Remind 101) To: Receive updates pertinent to the class of 2020 Twitter Web Page Saginaw High School/Counseling Department

5 COURSE SELECTION PROCESS Late Fall/Early Winter Presentation from High School College & Career Readiness Specialist about grad plan and endorsements. Early Winter Meet with 8 th Grade Counselor to make initial endorsement decision and complete 4 year plan. Beginning of March Meet with High School Counselors to finalize and submit 9 th grade course selections. 9 th Grade Year Confirm endorsement selection and 4 year plan with counselor and parents. 10 th through 11 th Grade Yearly update during course selection.

6 CAREER CRUISING Matchmaker My Skills My Course (4-year) Plan College & Career Searches Scholarship Searches Resume Building Using Career Cruising is part of our district and campus initiatives.

7 SHARE Click on Share my Plan Need parent address Parent gets own login to view

8 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Start with Senior Year Where Do You Want to Be? Ensures Prerequisite Path

9 LOOKING AT THE PLAN Red or Blue Alerts Alternates Learn More

10 HELP & INFO

11 DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT (26 CREDITS) English (4 Credits) English 1, English 2, English 3 & an advanced English class Mathematics (4 Credits) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 & an advanced math class Science (4 Credits) Biology & Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science classes Social Studies (4 Credits) World Geography, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government & Economics Fine Arts (1 Credit) World Language (2 Credits) Physical Education (1 Credit) Electives (6 Credits) Endorsement Students must also fulfill the requirements of 1 or more endorsements.

12 ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

13 ARTS & HUMANITIES: ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS Five credits in Social Studies including one social studies elective credit. Four credits from one discipline of fine arts Example: Choir 1, Choir 2, Choir 3 & Choir 4 Four credits of the same language in a language other than English. Example: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 & Spanish 4 Four credits from two different world languages, two credits in each. Example: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, French 1 & French 2

14 MULTIDISCIPLINARY: ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4, Algebra 2, and Chemistry or Physics. Four credits in Advanced Placement or Dual Credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Language Other Than English, or Fine Arts.

15 STEM: ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS Four credits in Career & Technical Education including three courses (one advanced) from the Engineering & Technology courses. Five total science credits including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and two additional science courses. Five total math credits including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and two additional math classes.

16 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY: ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS Four credits in Career & Technical Education including three courses (one advanced) from the Business & Industries courses from the same career cluster. Four English elective credits including three levels in debate, newspaper, or yearbook.

17 PUBLIC SERVICES: ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS Four credits in Career & Technical Education including three courses (one advanced) from the Public Services courses from the same career cluster. Four credits in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

18 COURSE DESCRIPTION HANDBOOK emsisd.com Departments Counseling & Campus Support Academic Planning Course Description Handbook Saginaw High School Counseling Department Course Description Handbook careercruising.com Important Documents

19 Explore AP Myth vs Reality What AP Students Say Info for Parents & Students

20 Pre-AP and AP, What Are the Benefits? Better preparation for college Better preparation for SAT/ACT AP classes can help you earn college credits Extra points added to your grade point average

21 What if I decide Pre-AP or AP is not for me after school starts? SAVE Process Pre-AP and AP classes take extra time, effort and a commitment from you, but you can do it!

22 Pre-AP Classes English I Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP * Biology Pre-AP Art I Pre-AP Art II Drawing Pre-AP * Spanish V Literature Pre- AP for Spanish Speakers * * Must have taken the prerequisite in 8 th grade.

23 AP Human Geography AP Classes

Expectation that students will take related exam College credit may be earned for scores of 3 or

24 AP CLASSES AND EXAMS Exam fee Fee-reduced exams College Board and the State of Texas will pay a portion of the fees for students who are currently receiving free or reduced lunches. Expectation that students will take related exam College credit may be earned for scores of 3 or higher Check with your university See your Counselor or College and Career Readiness Specialist for eligibility requirements.

25 Dual Credit A partnership between Tarrant County College Northwest Campus and Eagle Mountain -Saginaw ISD provides opportunities for students to gain both high school and college credit at the same time. We also offer a couple of courses through University of Texas at Austin. Dual credit courses add GPA points. Please be aware that these are college courses taught by college instructors with college rules. Eligibility: Completion of high school sophomore year Overall grade B average Obtain permission from the high school Enroll at the college/university offering the course(s) Meet the entrance requirements of the college/university including the required placement exams Classes offered: See the Course Description Handbook Cost: Current tuition rates for the class you are taking. Textbooks

Grade Point Average Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the semester grades you earn in every class you take for state credit towards graduation.

26 Grade Point Average Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the semester grades you earn in every class you take for state credit towards graduation. Pre-AP, AP and Dual Credit classes give you extra points per semester grade calculated into your GPA. Pre-AP and Dual Credit Courses add 5 points. AP Courses add 10 points

27 ARE GRADES REALLY IMPORTANT? All grades go into the GPA. AP, PAP, & Dual Credit classes give added points. Top 10% UT in Austin) on Distinguished Level of Achievement get automatic admission.

28 WHAT IS A CREDIT? A credit is earned with successful completion of one year of a class. A one-semester course will earn 0.5 credit when successfully completed. English 1 = year-long course = 1.0 cr Money Matters = one-semester course = 0.5 cr 5.5 credits are required to be a sophomore (and in 2 nd year) 12 credits are required to be a junior (and in 3 rd year) 19 credits are required to be a senior (and in 4 th year) 26 credits are required to graduate

29 WHAT ABOUT STAAR TESTS? Pass 5 to graduate English 1 Algebra 1 Biology English 2 U.S. History

30 WHY GET INVOLVED? Co- & Extracurricular Clubs Community Service Leadership

31 TONIGHT Visit with teachers, coaches, advisors, and students in various programs. Help your students make their choices. Course selection changes must be made by June 1. There will be no changes made in August

32 THANK YOU FOR COMING

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes. Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes HHS Counselors Patti Wilson (Lead) wilsonp@friscoisd.org Valerie Harrison(A D) harrisonv@friscoisd.org Laurie Guerrero