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2 Administration Principal Associate Principal Director of Instruction Coordinating Counselor Athletic Coordinator Special Education Administrator Gary Kinninger Dirk Heath Kelly Ellis Karen Tyler Trent Faith Tami Perret

3 Assistant Principals John Allbritton A-B Dwight Williams C-E Jacob Chacon F-H Lisa Bergeron I-L, P Frank Fraley M-O Lynn Blakeslee Q-S Virginia Flores T-Z Counselors Brenda Armstrong A-B Gloria Pickett C-Eh Debbie Robbins-Williams Ei-Has Joyce Bontke Hat-Lh Heather Palasota Li-M Lori Hilsher N-Ric Kathy Benz Rid-Ta Karen Jacobs Tb-Z

4 Academic Support Staff Christina Hoover Karen Payne Academic Achievement Specialist Testing Coordinator Wendy Johnson Kelley Rasmussen Director of Instruction Helping Teacher Community Youth Services Specialist

5 Important High School Terms Credit A unit showing a student has successfully completed a course Each passing semester of a course earns 0.5 credits To become a 10 th grader you must have one year of attendance and earn at least 5 credits, including Algebra I and English I. GPA Grade Point Average The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted (see how to calculate on next slide) Higher GPAs equate to more college and scholarship opportunities Class Rank The measure of a student s performance in comparison to other students in the class (grade level)

6 How to Calculate GPA Determine each semester letter grade Award grade points Add points Divide by total number of classes, by semester Carry out to 4 decimal points Cumulative GPA=total grade points/total # of sem. grades (most MS grades are not in GPA) Eng I K 91 (A) 7 Alg I 80 (B) 5 W. Geog. 85 (B) 5 Bio 78 (C) 4 PACE 92 (A) 6 PE 99 (A) 6 Span 2 83 (B) 5 Total 38 GPA: 38/7 =

7 Grade Points Grading Scale Regular Level Advanced Level (K/AP/DC/HORIZONS) A = A = 6.0 A = 7.0 B = B = 5.0 B = 6.0 C = C = 4.0 C = 5.0 C- = C- = 3.0 C- = 4.0 F = 0-69 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 HONOR GRADUATES Summa Cum Laude: 6.5 GPA or higher Magna Cum Laude: 6.25 GPA or higher Cum Laude: 6.0 GPA or higher

8 Class Rank and GPA for Class of 2019 (854) Class Rank (781) GPA Top 10 % st Quarter nd Quarter rd Quarter th Quarter

9 Classes and Credits Credits + classes determine your grade placement in high school -Pass your classes and earn your credit Grade of 70 or higher to receive credit Credits are awarded at the end of each semester -Semester course = 0.5 credit -Full year course = 1.0 credit Cannot have Excessive Absences (EAs) -No credit earned for an EA -Must speak with your AP about making up the time

10 K Level vs On-Level K Level = Accelerated Level (Called Level 1 in Middle School) -Courses offered in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Gifted & Talented Education, and Computer Science -More rigor to the class -Moves at a faster pace Must meet eligibility requirements If struggling in Algebra I, think carefully before signing up for Geometry K

11 Advanced Classes Eligibility for K/AP- level course entry: A grade of 85+ yearly average in the previous on-level class in the same subject, OR 75+ second semester average in previous year of K- level class Students will be removed if their semester grade is 74 or below. Students will be removed if they have an F in a K/AP level class for any grading period (<70). Dropping from advanced classes to on-level classes will result in a schedule change.

12 Notes regarding K and AP classes Algebra I is not available for K-level credit All freshman will take Biology L or K next year. K/AP courses in high school require an additional 1-2 hour of studying per course each night Human Geography AP/World History AP are freshman college-level courses. College credit may be earned through AP test scores as determined by each college.

13 Grade Classification Standards 9 th grade Promotion from middle school 10 th grade 1 year of attendance and 5 credits, including credit for English I and Algebra I 11 th grade 2 years of attendance and 11 credits 12 th grade 3 years of attendance and 17 credits or early graduation plan

14 Top 10 % & Automatic Admission to Texas Public Universities (UT-6% 2019) A student must earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission. Requirements: 4 credits in math, including Algebra II 4 credits in science All other FHSP requirements, AND At least one endorsement Students will apply to college using the GPA and rank earned at the end of the Junior year of high school.

15 Credit from Middle School Classes Algebra I (1.0 credit) Art (1.0 credit) Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) (.5) Business Information Management (1.0 credit) Principles of Human Services (1.0 credit) Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (1.0 credit) Concepts of Applied Engineering (1.0 credit) Principles of Manufacturing (1.0 credit) Spanish 1-4, NS II IV (1.0 credit per course) French I II (1.0 credit per course) Professional Communications (.5 credit)

16 Finish Strong Your grades will determine course level placement for classes in 9 th grade. 8 th grade STAAR scores are very important. If satisfactory scores are not reached, you may be placed in: READ 180 or Algebra Lab to provide additional support for success on Exit level End of Course (EOC) exams in high school. This will limit the electives you get to select.

17 Graduation Requirements Academic Discipline Foundation + Endorsement Distinguished* English 4 credits 4 credits Math Advanced Math 4* (must include Algebra II) Science Advanced Science 4 Social Studies 3 3 Foreign Language 2 2 Fine Arts 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 Health.5.5 PACE.5.5 Electives additional 6 Total Credits for Graduation = *Eligible for top 10% admissions to Texas public 4-year institutions and TEXAS Grant eligibility

18 End of Course Exams (EOCs) 5 tests required for graduation: Grade 9 -Algebra I -English I -Biology Grade 10 - English II Grade 11 - US History

19 Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Public Service Endorsements STEM must have Alg. II, Chemistry and Physics Students must declare an Endorsement area by the end of 8 th grade (may choose more than 1) Students will review their Endorsement selection during PACE class.

20 What is your goal for the future? 4 year college 2 year college Technical or trade school Military service Workforce Select an endorsement that meets your goal. Know the academic requirements for your post- secondary training.

21 A typical 9 th grade schedule MS=8 th Grade Math English I Algebra I Biology World Geography/World History PACE / Health PE, Foreign Language Fine Art, Elective MS=Algebra I English I Geometry Biology World Geography/ World History PACE / Health PE, Foreign Language Fine Art, Elective

22 Athletics vs P.E. In high school, you must play a sport to be in athletics. Only certain sports, like football, allow 9 th graders to enroll. There is NO athletic period for 9 th baseball. Athletic Trainers are scheduled into an athletic class. If you play multiple sports, register for the sport that is played 1 st during the school year.

23 What s in the Course Offerings and Grade Classification Standards K and Advanced Courses Advanced Class Entry/Exit Criteria Other Learning Opportunities College Dual Credit Class Ranking Review of Graduation Requirements Description Book? Testing Requirements for High School Graduation Course Offerings Parents and Students Course Offerings and Description Book-HS

24 Registration Completed with your middle school counselor -Any changes before school is out, must be communicated with your current counselor. Choose courses wisely. Think about Endorsements. Deadline for schedule changes is typically the last day of school. Check with middle school counselor for the date.

25 Courses and Alternates Choose courses and alternates carefully! You must choose at least 2 alternate courses you would like to take if other courses you signed up for are not available due to: -class size -conflict in schedule -class not being offered -grade requirements not met -prerequisites not met

26 August 2019 There are NO course changes in August Schedules will only be changed in August if: Student does not meet prerequisite(s) for the course Student does not meet grade placement requirement for the course Student already has credit in the course Student is placed in an inappropriate level Student has not met grade requirement for K-level, AP, or HORIZONS placement Check with your middle school counselor for the last day to request a course change. We are allocated teachers and we hire teachers based on registration numbers from Spring registration.

27 Tips for Success at Cy Woods Credits + classes determine your grade placement in high school Pass your classes and earn your credits. Advocate for yourself Counselors Corner in the cafeteria during all lunches, Monday Thursday Complete all assignments on time Pass all EOCs Be on time to class Check your grades on-line Attend tutoring

28 Clubs and Organizations Joining a club is an opportunity to become involved at CWHS Clubs are ways to foster leadership qualities, meet new people, and enhance your school experience Club membership enriches a college application Many of your elective classes have a corresponding club (art, foreign language, computer science, etc.) Special Interest groups also have clubs such as robotics, Model United Nations, Wildcats for Cy- Hope

Remember---- Ninth grade is the year to : Improve

(NHS requirement) Volunteer in the community (NHS

29 Remember---- Ninth grade is the year to : Improve grades and study habits -Read, Read, Read -Attend tutorials after school Get involved in clubs and organizations -See list on CWHS website. (NHS requirement) Volunteer in the community (NHS requirement) Begin building a portfolio Be the best WILDCAT you can be!!

30 Exemplify the 212 Spirit At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it BOILS. And with boiling water, comes STEAM. And with steam, you can POWER A TRAIN. One extra degree makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

31 Go Wildcats! We look forward to seeing you at Cy Woods High School next year.

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class