Class of 2021 Parent Meeting

Meet Your Counselor A-Cam Pamela Branch Can-Esp Tashanna Boutte Esq-Has Shayla Rodriguez-Bell Hat-Lof Judy Hooper Log-Ngo Mary Kay Chapman Ngu-Rin Kristi Kitterman Rio-Su Kristi Gardner Sv-Z Nicole Rao-Flores

Important High School Terms Transcript Permanent academic record Includes Attendance, Testing, Semester Grades, GPA, Rank Credit A unit showing a student has successfully completed a course Each passing semester of a course earns 0.5 credits GPA Grade Point Average The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted 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)

Promotion Standards 9 th Grade Middle School Promotion 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 Promotion Standards 3 years of high school attendance 17 credits

Grade Points Grading Scale Regular Level Advanced Level (K/AP) A = 90-100 A = 6.0 A = 7.0 B = 80-89 B = 5.0 B = 6.0 C = 75-79 C = 4.0 C = 5.0 D = 70-74 D = 3.0 D = 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

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

AP vs Dual Credit Must meet grade requirements Option to pay and test in the Spring for possible college credit Must score a 3, 4 or 5 on AP test to be eligible for credit Individual college determines award of credit Must meet grade requirements Must take the placement test at Lone Star Must pay each semester Must pass class for credit to be awarded Individual college determines award of credit Application process

PASS / FAIL Options Available to Juniors & Seniors Can only take 2 courses PASS/FAIL Does not count into your GPA Does count for credit Grade does count for UIL eligibility and honor roll Is posted on your transcript as: P = PASS (70 or above) - credit F = FAIL (below a 70) no credit Must complete an application at the beginning of the semester Courses are in addition to the requirements needed for graduation Some Courses Available: Athletics III-IV Band III-IV Orchestra III-IV Dance III-IV Art III-IV Debate III-IV Theater Arts III-IV Sociology Psychology Foreign Language Creative Writing Keyboarding AND MANY MORE

Grade Averaging 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. FALL SPRING SEMESTER CREDIT 75 Pass 75 Pass 75 Pass 1.0 65 Fail 75 Pass 70 Pass 1.0 75 Pass 65 Fail 70 Fail 0.5 must make up Spring 65 Fail 70 Pass 68 Fail 0.5 must make up Fall 65 Fail 65 Fail 65 Fail 0.0

5 Endorsement Areas STEM Science, Technology (including computer science), Engineering, and advanced Math Business & Industry Information Technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts) Public Service Health Science occupations, education, human services (child guidance, cosmetology), JROTC Arts and Humanities Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history, fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre) Multidisciplinary Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas

A Typical 9 th Grade Schedule 1. English I 2. Algebra I or Geometry 3. Biology 4. PACE + Health or Elective 5. World Geography/Human Geography or LOTE 6. PE/BAND/ROTC/Dance or Athletic Sport 7. Endorsement Choice or Fine Art Options in RED can be changed according to the ENDORSEMENT that you choose!

Course Numbers Ends in (0) half year (semester) course Example Health #46120 Example PACE #00120 Ends in (3) full year course Example Theater Arts #74123

Athletics Open Enrollment anyone can register Try-outs are held later to determine if you make the team if not, schedule change into PE Basketball Boys Basketball Girls Cross Country Boys Cross Country Girls Football Golf Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Girls Softball Girls Swimming Tennis Track Boys Track Girls Volleyball Girls Wrestling Boys Wrestling Girls Try-outs Only Register for: Team Sports Foundations of Personal Fitness If you make the team schedule change into the sport Baseball Golf Boys Cheerleading

CTE Options

WELDING I & II Cy-Fair High School campus shuttle provided Prerequisite is Principles of Manufacturing

Life at CyFalls WE ARE ONE

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Cypress Falls Eagles Class of 2021

https://sites.google.com/site/cyfallscollegecareercenter Twitter: @CyFallsCCS Christy Taylor christine.taylor@cfisd.net 281-463-5504 How can I help your student! Classroom Presentations about College & Careers Training for application essay writing Advise on career options Advise students and parents on the ENTIRE college going process Encourage, Motivate, Inspire students about higher education and options SAT/ACT Registrations and Fee Waivers College and Career Talk Night Sessions Course Planning and Advising Dual Credit Career Exploration College Search and Applications Financial Aid and Scholarships FAFSA/TAFSA Search and Applications

Completing The 4 Year Plan Choose your courses carefully make sure to follow your ENDORSEMENT plan No changes after the last day of school May 25, 2017 Parents should contact the middle school counselor with any questions

What we want parents to know We are constantly changing schedules due to multiple reasons Large class size Athletic changes Testing scores Class prerequisites EOC (End of Course) Exams Required for Graduation: English I & II Algebra I Biology US History Everything counts in high school! Get involved know what your students are doing

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