Presented by: Shelly-Ann James-Perelion Amy Corbitt A L M- Z
Administration Principal Associate Principal Director of Instruction Lead Counselor Sarah Harty Ken McCown Nancy Gause Kimberly Childress
Alpha A-L CLFA Administrators Linda Chacon Shelly-Ann James-Perelion Linda.chacon@cfisd.net Shellyann.jamesperelion@cfisd.net Alpha M-Z Shirrey Burton Amy Corbitt Shirrey.burton@cfisd.net Amy.corbitt@cfisd.net
CLFA Starting Strong to Finish Strong Core classes housed on north side of the building: attendance, discipline, referrals, achievement 2 Assistant Principals & 2 Counselors Students housed in teams: Apollo, Athena, Poseidon Freshman planners: organization, weekly update
CLFA Team Pride Team Apollo Be the Light Team Athena Be Wise, Be Courageous, Be Inspiring Team Poseidon Just Keep Swimming
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 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)
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: Magna Cum Laude: Cum Laude: 6.5 GPA or higher 6.25 GPA or higher 6.0 GPA or higher
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 1.0 65 Fail 75 Pass 70 Pass 1.0 65 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
How do I recover a credit? Year Long Courses: Failed 1 st semester, passed second semester First and Second semester must average to a 70 or above Example: 60(fall)+80(spring)=70 (you get 1 credit) Failed 2 nd semester, passed first semester You only earn ½ credit Example: 80 (fall)+60 (spring) = ½ credit You must attend summer school, take Credit by Exam, or retake spring course
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 = 5.4256
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
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
State Testing Required for Graduation EOC/STAAR English I Biology Algebra I English II US History
Example 9 th Grade Schedule 1. English I 2. Algebra I or Geometry 3. Biology LUNCH 4. World Geography/World History or elective 5. PACE + Health 6. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language 7. Fine Art or PE or Foreign Language
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
Foundation with Endorsements English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Maths (Alg 2 required for some) Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences 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 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
Five Endorsements Public Services 2 Options Arts & Humanities 4 Options Business & Industry 3 Options STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math 5 Options Multidisciplinary 3 Options
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
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
Be A P.R.O. Passionate, Resilient, Opportunistic Attendance Parent/Teacher communication (HAC) Attend tutorials Extra-curricular activities Build up resiliency
Summary Graduating Classes: 2020 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.