Cypress Lakes High School Classes of 2018/2019

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1 Cypress Lakes High School Classes of 2018/2019 Information about High School Presented by the Cypress Lakes High School Counseling Department

Administration Principal Associate Principal Director of Instruction Sarah Harty Ken McCown Nancy Gause Assistant Principals Hoang Pham (A-DA)

2 Administration Principal Associate Principal Director of Instruction Sarah Harty Ken McCown Nancy Gause Assistant Principals Hoang Pham (A-DA) Sandra Paiz (MP-R) Linda Chacon (Freshman Academy Jay Janca (DB-HO) Ozzie Greene (HP-MO) Heather Elliott (S-Z) Shirrey Burton (Freshman Academy)

3 Counseling Team Kimberly Childress Coordinating Counselor Terri Charles (HP-MO) Tina Schutte (Special Populations) Carol Cosme (A-DA) Shakaria Maxey (MP-R) shakaria.maxey Amy Corbitt (Freshman Academy) Janice Gallaway (DB-HO) Valerie Pierce (SO-Z) Shelly James-Perelion (Freshman Academy) Our counseling team is here to serve the needs of all of our students. In order to best meet the needs of you and your student, it is always best to make an appointment before coming to our office. Thank you!

4 College and Career Michele Herman Monthly meetings/date TBD October 19: PSAT(for 10 th and 11 th graders) Visit College and Career Center during lunch.

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 A one semester course =.5 credits. A year long course=1 credit. 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 Grade Points Grading Scale Regular Level Advanced Level (K/AP) A = A = 6.0 A = 7.0 B = B = 5.0 B = 6.0 C = C = 4.0 C = 5.0 D = D = 3.0 D = 4.0 F = 0-69 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 HONOR GRADUATES Summa Cum Laude: Magna Cum Laude: Cum Laude: 6.5 GPA or higher 6.25 GPA or higher 6.0 GPA or higher

7 How to Calculate GPA Determine each semester letter grade Award grade points Add points Divide by total number of classes, by semester, for ENTIRE schooling Carry out to 4 decimal points 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 =

8 Grade Averaging Semester averages are figured by adding each 6 weeks grade twice + exam grade counted once, divided by 7. Year averages are an average of the Fall and Spring semester grades. Students MUST pass the Spring semester. A student that passes both semesters will receive full credit. A student can fail the Fall semester and make a high enough average in the Spring semester to average to a passing grade and receive credit for the whole year. A student that passes the Fall semester but fails the Spring semester will only need to make up /repeat the Spring semester. They will receive credit for passing the Fall semester. A student that fails both semesters receives no credit. FALL SPRING SEMESTER CREDIT 75 Pass 75 Pass 75 Pass Fail 75 Pass 70 Pass Fail 70 Pass 68 Fail 0.5 must make up Fall 75 Pass 65 Fail 70 Fail 0.5 must make up Spring 65 Fail 65 Fail 65 Fail 0.0

9 Promotion Standards 9 th Grade Middle School Promotion CLASS OF 2015 AND BEYOND 10 th Grade 1 year of HS attendance 5 credits, including English I and Algebra I 11 th Grade 2 years of HS attendance 11 credits 12 th Grade 3 years of high school attendance 17 credits

10 Home Access Center Parents have access to their student s grades. Check grades often. Contact teacher with questions or concerns.

11 Algebra I Art 1 High School Credit Earned In Middle School Classes Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) Business Information Management Principles of Human Services Concepts of Engineering Principles of Manufacturing Spanish 1-2 and Native speakers Spanish, French 1-2 Professional Communications

12 Foundation High School Program English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry, + 3 rd Math Credit Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 3 rd Science Credit Social Studies W.Geog/W.Hist + US History, + Govt & Eco Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 4 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 22 *Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students Student may not move to Foundation High School Program without Endorsement until AFTER their Sophomore year, and must consult with Counselor

13 Foundation with Endorsements English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Math Credits (Alg 2 required for some) Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences Social Studies W.Geog/W.Hist + US History + Gov t & Eco Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 6 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26 *Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students

14 Distinguished Level of Achievement A student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission program. The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires: 4 credits in math, including Algebra II 4 credits in science All Foundation High School Program requirements At least one endorsement

15 Five Endorsements Public Services Arts & Humanities Business & Industry STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Multidisciplinary

16 Course Levels L=on level K=level-one/above level move at a faster pace demand more out-of-class time to complete tasks more required reading H=Horizons AP=Advanced Placement(limited options) DC=Dual Credit(for grades 11 and 12)

17 Eligibility for Advanced Classes Eligibility for K-Level Course Entry: A grade of 85+ in previous semester of L level class in same subject area, or 75+ in previous semester of K (Level 1 Middle School) Students will be removed if they have a D in a K Level class at semester. Students will be removed if they have an F in a K Level class for any grading period.

18 State Testing Required for Graduation EOC/STAAR English I Biology Algebra I English II US History

19 Example 10 th Grade Schedule 1. English II 2. Geometry, Algebra II, Math Models or Algebraic Reasoning 3. Chemistry or Other Science LUNCH 4. World History or World Geography 5. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language 6. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language 7. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language

20 Example 11 th Grade Schedule 1. English III 2. Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Math Models or Algebraic Reasoning 3. Physics or Other Science LUNCH 4. US History 5. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language 6. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language 7. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language

21 Be Involved! Colleges look at more than GPA and Rank. Clubs/Organizations Scholars Program Sports Academic UIL Project Lead the Way CTE Certifications AP/Dual Credit Classes

22 Summary Graduating Classes: 2018 and 2019 Credits Required: Foundation (22) Foundation + Endorsements (26) Credits: 7 possible per year Endorsements: Public Services, Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Multidisciplinary EOC Tests: (5) English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology I, and US History Home Access Center: Students and parents have access to grades.

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