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1 Franklin High School Class Meetings

2 Your Mai Campus A-Cl Ms. Winn Cm-Har Mrs. Schuler Has-Mon Mrs. Lafleur Moo-Rol Mr. Hunter Rom-Z Vacancy Magnet Campus A-Li Mrs. Martinez Ll-Z Mrs. Angel

3 Start thinking about college Visit the Go Center to find out about different colleges. Junior year is a good time for college visits. Explore the websites of your chosen colleges for important high school information. The PSAT is a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This contest awards more scholarships than any other.

Taking the SAT and/or ACT ACT Sections: math, reading, science, English, writing Measures academic achievement in 5 subject areas Score on each section ranges from 1-36.

4 Taking the SAT and/or ACT ACT Sections: math, reading, science, English, writing Measures academic achievement in 5 subject areas Score on each section ranges from The composite score is an average of the section scores. SAT Sections: math, evidencebased reading and writing, optional essay Emphasis on reasoning Emphasis on the meaning of words in context Scores range from 400 to Essay results reported separated.

5 Top 10% Rule Students who graduate in the top ten percent of their graduating class are eligible for admission to any public college or university in Texas. *Exception UT Austin admits top 6%

6 FRANKLIN GO CENTER Sign up for the schoology and get the latest information and resources on scholarships, college visits, and the college application process all from the comfort of your laptop or visit Ms. Schoenbrun in room L135. Remind Text Schoology XTSX3-KS3WV

NCAA Eligibility Center Athletes desiring to play at the collegiate level should register at this website: www.

7 NCAA Eligibility Center Athletes desiring to play at the collegiate level should register at this website: ***Credits earned through Credit by Exam or on Edgenuity DO NOT count toward the core requirements for NCAA eligibility.

8 Pre-AP/AP vs. Dual Credit The decision should be primarily based on where you are planning to attend college. Colleges always look for rigor of schedule.

AP vs. Dual Credit AP AP classes ALWAYS count as HS credit. Classes are taken on the FHS Campus. College level coursework with an AP exam that could potentially earn college credit.

Open enrollment Students must pay to take the AP exam. (Fee is much less if you qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.

9 AP vs. Dual Credit AP AP classes ALWAYS count as HS credit. Classes are taken on the FHS Campus. College level coursework with an AP exam that could potentially earn college credit. Acceptance of credit nationwide is based on the individual University. Typically a score of 3 or higher is required to earn credit. Student must contact college to verify acceptance. Open enrollment Students must pay to take the AP exam. (Fee is much less if you qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.) Dual Credit Check with your chosen college to see if the DC course counts as the named HS course or as an elective. Classes are taken on the FHS Campus. Coursework will transfer to most Texas public universities with a grade of C or better. Coursework might transfer to other Universities. Student must contact college to verify acceptance. Students must meet required TSI score. Tuition is free.

OnRamps students are enrolled in a yearlong high school course facilitated by a high school teacher who is trained and certified by OnRamps to teach the course on their local campus.

10 OnRamps students are enrolled in a yearlong high school course facilitated by a high school teacher who is trained and certified by OnRamps to teach the course on their local campus. During the first half of the course, OnRamps students complete a series of required assignments that are designated by an Instructor of Record at the university to determine eligibility to be dually enrolled in the university course. Students who successfully complete the high school version of the course receive credit from their local high school. In addition, students who successfully complete the spring college course receive three core credits from the university guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Texas.

11 On Ramps Courses available at FHS Pre-Calculus English 3 US History Earth and Space Physics

12 Pre-AP Course Offerings English 1 Pre-AP English 2 Pre-AP Algebra 1 Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra 2 Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology Pre-AP Spanish 3 Pre-AP French 3 Pre-AP

13 AP Course Offerings AP English 3 AP English 4 Calculus AB AP (year long) Calculus AB AP (fall) Double Blocked Physics 1 AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Calculus BC AP (Spring) Double Blocked Physics 2 AP Statistics AP AP Spanish 4 AP Human Geography AP Spanish 5 AP World History AP French 4 AP US History AP Macro Economics* AP Psychology AP US Govt AP Art Drawing AP Art 2D Design AP Art 3D Design AP Art History AP Comparative Govt (Elective Credit Only) AP European History * Will satisfy Economics graduation requirement

14 Dual Credit Courses Offered at Franklin Dual Credit U.S. History Dual Credit Macro Economics Dual Credit Sociology Dual Credit English III Dual Credit English IV (British Literature, must have had DC English III Dual Credit Music Appreciation Dual Credit Speech Dual Credit Learning Framework Courses offerings are based on student request and student must pass TSI test to qualify

15 Magnet Programs available Franklin has five pathways Physician preparation Early admission Texas Tech Nursing Legal Studies Cougar New Tech Music and media production Engineering Current magnet students, see your counselor for guidance in course selections

Cougar New Tech Traditional SCHOOL Teacher has monopoly on information Student seldom asked to create or problem solve Learning is not related to other content areas or real world Student works

16 Cougar New Tech Traditional SCHOOL Teacher has monopoly on information Student seldom asked to create or problem solve Learning is not related to other content areas or real world Student works primarily alone Student feedback is minimal and not geared toward improvement. New Tech Information is accessible from many sources Student is engaged in content based problems and projects Content is integrated with other subjects and real world issues Student feedback is detailed and used for improvement. Student is expected to work with others. Limited seating for current freshmen is available for New Tech. Please see Mr. Sharp.

18 English 1 English 2 English 3 Advanced English Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Advanced Mathematics Biology I One Adv. Science Course, Category 1 Two Adv. Science Courses, Category 2 World History or World Geography US History Government Economics

19 Foreign Language (Same Language) 2.0 Credits P.E. or P.E Equivalent 1.0 Credit 0.5 Health OR 1.0 Health Science I Pro Comm (Speech).5 Credits Fine Arts Same Genre 1.0 Credit Technology Credit 1.0 Credit Elective Credit 0.5 to 1.0 Credit

Course (1 credit)math of Models, Pre- Calculus, PAP Pre-Calculus, DC

20 Math 4 credits Algebra I or PAP Algebra I (1 credit) Geometry or PAP Geometry (1 credit) Algebra 2 or PAP Algebra 2 (1 credit) Advanced Math Course (1 credit)math of Models, Pre- Calculus, PAP Pre-Calculus, DC Pre- Calculus, Statistics, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, or Algebraic Reasoning

Science 4 credits Biology or PAP Biology - 1.0 Credit 1 advanced Science course from Category 1 1.

21 Science 4 credits Biology or PAP Biology Credit 1 advanced Science course from Category credit (Chemistry) 1 advanced Science course from Category credit (Physics) 1 advanced Science course from Category credit

Social Studies 3 credits World Geography or AP Human Geography World History or AP World History BOTH WORLD GEOG AND WORLD HISTORY ARE RECOMMENDED

22 Social Studies 3 credits World Geography or AP Human Geography World History or AP World History BOTH WORLD GEOG AND WORLD HISTORY ARE RECOMMENDED U.S. History, Dual Credit U.S History or AP U.S. History Economics or AP Economics or Dual Credit Macro Economics Us Government or AP US Government

23 Spanish French Foreign Language 2 credits (Must be 2 years of the same language) It is the district recommendation that NATIVE speakers of a language be placed in Level 3 courses (i.e. Spanish 3). FHS will adhere to this recommendation unless the parent opts out via written request.

Theatre DC Music Appreciation (Must enroll in full year to satisfy fine art

24 Fine Arts 1 credit Art AP Art History Band and Marching Band Choir Principles of Dance World Dance Forms Ballroom Dance Guitar Orchestra Piano Theater Technical Theatre DC Music Appreciation (Must enroll in full year to satisfy fine art requirement but 1 semester will be dual credit) Music Appreciation Must be 1.0 credit in the SAME genre

25 Technology 1 credit Principles of Architectural Design Business Info. Mgmt. I (BIM) Principles of Applied Engineering (STEM) Digital Interactive Multimedia Digital Design and Media Production Interior Design Engineering Design & Presentation Must be 1.0 credit of the SAME course

26 Speech Pro Comm.5 credit or Dual Credit Speech (3 hour course meets 1 day per week after school) AND.5 Credit

27 PE Aerobics P.E. 1 credit PE Individual Sports Major Sports-Coach approved. Most of these are double-blocked. Air Force JROTC Marching Band Dance Any combination of these courses

Endorsements 4 Credits What is an Endorsement? An endorsement is earned when a student completes a sequence of courses in a concentrated area of study.

28 Endorsements 4 Credits What is an Endorsement? An endorsement is earned when a student completes a sequence of courses in a concentrated area of study. Endorsement Areas: *Arts and Humanities *Business and Industry *Multidisciplinary *Public Services *Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

29 Your Endorsement Letter: Graduation is granted based on completing Foundation and Endorsement courses. A signed copy is on file with your counselor from 9 th Grade

End Of Course Exams you must pass before graduation: End Of Course Exams: English 1 English 2 Biology Algebra 1 US History Students who earned credit for any of the above listed

30 End Of Course Exams you must pass before graduation: End Of Course Exams: English 1 English 2 Biology Algebra 1 US History Students who earned credit for any of the above listed courses at an accredited school outside of Texas or at an accredited private school in El Paso, prior to enrolling in EPISD do not have to take the STARR EOC tests in those subjects.

31 Thank You

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017 Junior Scheduling Assembly February 22, 2017 Graduation Requirements State Assessments Assessment Requirements New Jersey Biology Competency Test Taken when enrolled in Biology course PARCC English Language