Cypress Ranch Counseling Department 9 th Grade Presentation Fall 2016-17 Cypress Ranch Website http://cyranch.cfisd.net/en Cypress Ranch Celly Text @cypressranch to 23559 Follow us on twitter @cyranchcounsel Cypress Ranch Twitter @cyranchhs Like our Facebook page: Cypress Ranch Counselors Remind Text @crcollege to 81010- or to receive emails send an email to crcollege@mail.remind.com
2016-2017 Counseling Team
Cypress Ranch Counseling Team A - Can Danielle Abrams danielle.abrams@cfisd.net Car-E Lindsay Housson Lindsay.Housson@cfisd.net F - He Kristy Chavis kristy.chavis@cfisd.net Hi-Le Natasha Brooks natasha.brooks@cfisd.net Li Mo Jacinda Jordan jacinda.jordan@cfisd.net Mu - Ri Cate MacGregor cathy.macgregor@cfisd.net Ro- Tan Latrice Patton Latrice.patton@cfisd.net Tar- Z Brandye Jackson brandye.jackson@cfisd.net Clip board located on our office doors if we are with another student Coordinating Counselor: Dede Cash Secretaries: Lina Sanchez, Myrna Hartwig Scholarship Secretary: Elizabeth Frable elizabeth.frable@cfisd.net
Counselors Connection @ Lunches (Monday Thursday) Visit with the counselor on duty Sign up to see your counselor Provide information about Programs Opportunities Scheduling Career Planning
Level Changes (AP/K) watch deadlines The process may start with the parent, but will start with the K level teacher if: Automatic Change to L-level If: C- average for semester F for any grading period May Request Level Change If: Average < 80 on progress report Wish to move down at end of any grading period Level changes can occur at each grading period with the exception of the 3 rd and 6 th six-week periods.
Final Exam Exemption Policy 9 th grade one exam per semester GRADE Absences Allowed A 90-100 3 B 80-89 3 C 75-79 No Exemption C- 70-74 No Exemption F 69 and below No Exemption
Grade Classification Standards Grade Criteria for Promotion 9 th Promotion from Middle School 10 th 1 year of attendance and 5 credits, including English I and Algebra I 11 th 2 years of attendance and 11 credits 12 th 3 years of attendance and 17 credits Students MUST pass BOTH semesters of English I and Algebra I to be promoted as sophomore next year.
9 th Grade Year Basics 1. Meet high school graduation requirements 2. Work on GPA/class rank; earn college credit 3. Explore college/career options 4. Build résumé; get involved!
#1 Meet High School Graduation Requirements
Foundation with Endorsements English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Math (Alg 2 required for some) Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences Social Studies W.Geog or W.Hist + US History + Govt & Econ Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/substitute* 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 *A student who struggled in completing the first credit and is unlikely to complete the second credit may, with approval from a committee, substitute another course from a state-mandated list. MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students.
Foundation High School Program English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English credit Math Algebra I, Geometry, + additional math credit Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + additional science credit Social Studies W.Geog or W.Hist + US History, + Govt & Econ Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/substitute* Fine Arts (one full course) 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 *A student who struggled in completing the first credit and is unlikely to complete the second credit may, with approval from a committee, substitute another course from a state-mandated list. MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students.
Distinguished Level of Achievement To be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission and the Texas Grant a student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement. 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
Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance in the areas of 1. Dual credit; 2. Bilingual / Bi-literacy; 3. College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams; 4. PSAT, ACT ASPIRE, SAT, or ACT performance; or 5. Nationally or Internationally Recognized Business or Industry Certification or License.
The Five Endorsements Public Services 2 Options Arts & Humanities 4 Options Business & Industry 3 Options STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math 5 Options Multidisciplinary 2 Options ***Detailed list of each endorsement and their options are included in your packet***
Class of 2020 State Mandated Testing Requirements Five STAAR End-of Course (EOC) assessments English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, US History Move-in students from accredited home school programs, private school, or out-of-state public school settings with transcripted EOC courses will NOT be required to test in those subjects previously transcripted. In order to participate in graduation ceremony, students must meet testing AND course requirements.
#2 Work on GPA / Class Rank Earn College Credits
Grade Point Average (GPA) Cumulative grade point average is re-averaged each semester of high school All courses taken in high school are averaged in the GPA with a few non-credit exceptions The GPA for Cypress Fairbanks ISD is based upon a 6.0 weighted scale It is the student s GPA that determines the student s class rank
GRADE POINT TABLE FOR DETERMINING GPA GRADE LEVEL K, AP, DC & HORIZONS LEVELS L-LEVEL (ON LEVEL) A 7 grade points 6 grade points B 6 grade points 5 grade points C 5 grade points 4 grade points C- 4 grade points 3 grade points F 0 grade points 0 grade points
How to calculate GPA To compute: Determine each semester letter grade Award grade points Add points together Divide by total number of semester averages added together Carry out to 4 decimal points English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 80 (B) = 5 W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6 Biology 78 (C) = 4 Spanish I 83 (B) = 5 PACE 92 (A) = 6 PE / Ath 100(A) = 6 38 38 7 = 5.428 GPA
How is a Semester Average Calculated? 1 st Six Weeks Grade - added twice 2 nd Six Weeks Grade - added twice 3 rd Six Weeks Grade - added twice Semester Exam - counts as 1/7 of the semester grade* * Unless you are exempt from semester exams
What does an F do to my GPA? GPA Calculation without F : English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 80 (B) = 5 W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6 Biology 78 (C) = 4 Spanish I 83 (B) = 5 PACE 92 (A) = 6 PE / Ath. 100(A)= 6 38 38 7 = 5.42857 GPA GPA Calculation with F : English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 60 (F) = 0 W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6 Biology 78 (C) = 4 Spanish I 83 (B) = 5 PACE 92 (A) = 6 PE / Ath. 100(A) = 6 33 33 7 = 4.7142 GPA
CLASS RANKS 6 SEMESTERS CLASS OF 17 CLASS=827 TOP 10% (#1-83) 6.9091 6.6250 1 ST QUARTER (#1-207) 6.9091 6.3000 2 ND QUARTER (#208-414) 6.2927 5.7805 3 RD QUARTER (#415-621) 5.7708 5.1667 4 TH QUARTER (#622-827) 5.1628 2.1163
Course Type Credit 1 st Semester PACE 0.5 72 2 nd semester Grade Averaging English I 0.5 65 English I 0.5 83 Comm App 0.5 82 World Geo 0.5 82 World Geo 0.5 81 Algebra I 0.5 77 Algebra I 0 63 Biology I 0.5 71 Biology I 0.5 77 FPF - PE 0.5 95 Team Sports 0.5 92 Credits are awarded by the semester. It takes two semesters to earn one full credit. Students who fail the 1 st semester but pass the 2 nd semester of a course may grade average and earn one full credit if the grades average to 70. Students who pass the 1 st semester but fail the 2 nd semester will earn only ½ credit. The 2 nd semester of that course will have to be repeated.
Options for Earning HS Credit Original/Make Up Summer School District Credit By Exam (CBE) Correspondence Courses (Texas Tech) Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Students must have counselor permission before registering for these types of courses.
Honor Graduate Requirements Cum Laude - 6.00-6.24 GPA Magna Cum Laude - 6.25-6.49 GPA Summa Cum Laude - 6.5 + GPA Recognition at graduation ceremony and Senior Awards Night
Top 10% Admissions Automatic admission to Texas public institutions; Top 7% for UT Austin for the class of 2017 (percentage is determined each fall) Must submit completed application prior to deadline set by the university Apply no later than 2 years after graduating from high school Graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement Provide additional documents required by the university
Options for Earning College Credit Advanced Placement Program Offers a chance to receive college credit through AP exams, if passed. NEW HB 1992 an institution must not require more than three on an exam 9 th grade: Human Geography AP, World History AP 10 th grade: Human Geography AP, World History AP 11 th grade: U.S. History AP, English III AP, Psychology AP, Physics I AP, Comparative Government AP 12 th grade: Government AP, Macro Economics AP, European History AP, Calculus AB and BC AP, English IV AP, Biology AP, Chemistry AP, Physics C AP, Art AP Foreign Language AP is available depending on student interest. Dual Credit Earn both high school and college credit with Lone Star College for certain courses taken at the high school. Registration with Lone Star College with pre-requisite testing Conference and registration with one of our dual credit counselors Payment to Lone Star College. Parent and student meetings prior to registration times.
#3 Explore Career/College Options
Electives and Endorsements Electives are ways to explore interests and develop passions Elective choice takes on greater importance with Foundation Plan graduates as these lead to endorsements Elective strands can be good ways to develop leadership skills Choose electives carefully to assure you are earning at least one endorsement PACE-Students will actively work to develop a personalized plan for life success based on their career aspirations.
Top 10 Things Colleges Look For: A challenging high school curriculum Strong grades and an upward trend Solid scores on standardized tests Quality involvement in activities A record of community service Work or out of school experiences A well-written essay Positive recommendations from school personnel Additional recommendations from adults who know the student well Special attributes or awards
What are colleges saying now? Institutions are familiar with the multidisciplinary endorsement (4X4) Current HS coursework requirements for specific colleges College English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Lang UT 4 4 including Alg I & II, Adv Math 4 4 2 A&M 4 4 including Alg, I, Alg II, Geom 4 including bio, chem, physics 2 Texas Tech 4 4 4 2 Baylor 4 4 including Alg I, Alg II, Geom 4 including bio, chem, 3 2 Texas State 4 4 4 4 2 UofH 4 3 including Alg I, Alg II, Geom 2 including bio, chem or physic 3 2 UTSA 4 3 2 2.5 2 Some institutions prefer 3 years of the same foreign language. Specific majors vary on HS coursework requirements so be sure to check with your preferred institution!
What stands out to colleges? Growth and potential Interests and activities Character and personality Contribution to the college
# 4 Build Résumé Get Involved!
Get Involved! Make your years as a Mustang GREAT! Extracurricular Activities that you are INVOLVED with not merely a member. Join a UIL team: Athletics, Fine Arts program, UIL Academic team Join or Start a Club run for office, chair a committee Outside of school activities church, scouts, club sports
Volunteer Hours Any activity that benefits others for which you do not receive payment. (tutoring, babysitting, yard work, organized activities, mission trips) Begin NOW volunteering in the community, at school, or with your church Keep folder with record of hours accumulated More important than the number of hours, the lessons you learn/how service affects you. Write down a few notes you can use later for essays/résumé. Display of commitment to a specific cause; more important to college application than multiple short term volunteer activities.
How You Can Get Important Information Cypress Ranch Website http://cyranch.cfisd.net/en/ Counselor Page: http://cyranch.cfisd.net/en/parentsstudents/counseling/team/ Call Outs and Email-assure your information is updated in the system Marquee Fliers Cypress Ranch Celly Text @cypressranch to 23559 Follow us on twitter @cyranchcounsel Cypress Ranch Twitter @cyranchhs Like our Facebook page: Cypress Ranch Counselors Remind Text @crcollege to 81010- or to receive emails send an email to crcollege@mail.remind.com College Board website https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explorecareers College Board website https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/findcolleges TEXAS Grant http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid Cy-Fair ISD District website http://www.cfisd.net/en/parentsstudents/academics/college-career-readiness/
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