CLEAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

CLEAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

CLEAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Principal: Gail Love Associate Principal: Joseph Ruiz Dean of Instruction: Heather Wallace AP Lori Diaz (A-D) AP Alice Schwarz (E-K) AP Elizabeth Raska(L-RE) AP Troy Scott (RH-Z)

CLEAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM Lead Counselor : Mary Margaret Rucker Secretary: Alma Block Career Specialist: Kathleen Gandin Student Support: Karen Grayson Counselor: Jennifer Thomas (A-D) Counselor: Angela Alksne (E-K) Counselor: Ronda Kempton (L-Re) Counselor: Tracie Knutson (Rh Z) Special Programs: Deb Rom (A-Z)

PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL Schedule: High schools have 7 credits per year. Credits: Students must earn 26 required state credits in order to graduate. High school credits are earned by semester. 0.5 credit is earned for 1 semester (1 year = 2 semesters) 1.0 credit is earned for a full year Example: English IA = 0.5 credit in the fall semester English IB = 0.5 credit in the spring semester Total of 1.0 credit for English I

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must meet the following requirements to graduate and earn a CCISD Diploma: Complete the requirements for: The Foundation High School Program (22 credits) Parent approval required after 10 th grade OR Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement (26 credits) OR Distinguished Level of Achievement with an Endorsement (26 credits) Must include Algebra II Meet State Assessment Requirements (STAAR EOC) EPG pgs. 10-15

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course exams (EOC) Level II Satisfactory scale score is required in each subject area: English I English II Algebra I Biology US History

Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits Algebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions 1 Math and 1 Science Endorsements 26 Credits Endorsement Requirements STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Foundation High School Program 22 Credits

4 3 22 Credits EPG Pg. 16, Parent approval required AFTER 10 th grade English Math: Algebra I, Geometry, and 1 Additional Math 3 Science: Biology, IPC/Chemistry/Physics, and 1 Additional Science 3 Social Studies: World Geography or World History, US History, US Government and Economics 2 Languages Other Than English 1 PE or PE Substitute 1 Fine Arts 5 Electives STAAR EOC Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area: (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

FHSP with Endorsement 1 Additional Math 1 Additional Science 26 CREDITS Endorsement Requirements Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies STAAR EOC Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area: (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

EPG pgs 17-19 Required Courses: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics Career Cluster: STEM Includes Courses Directly Related to: STEM Career Cluster or Science or Math (beyond Algebra II)

STEM Endorsement

STEM COURSE OPTIONS

Business & Industry Required Courses: 4 th Math and 4 th Science Career Clusters: Agriculture, Architecture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Finance, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Transportation Includes Courses Directly Related to: Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters Debate or Newspaper or Yearbook EPG pgs. 20-24

Business & Industry

Business & Industry Course Options

Public Services Required Courses: 4 th Math and 4 th Science Career Clusters: Education, Health Science, and Human Services Includes Courses Directly Related to: Public Services CTE Career Clusters or Leadership Development (JROTC) EPG pgs 25-27

Public Services

Public Services Course Options

Arts & Humanities Required Courses: 4 th Math and 4 th *Science *(may be substituted with parent approval for another course in ELA, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts) Includes Courses Directly Related to: Social Studies or English Language Arts or Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or Fine Arts Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre EPG pgs 29-34

Arts & Humanities

Arts & Humanities Course Options

Multidisciplinary Studies Required Courses: 4 th Math and 4 th Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Advanced Courses (prepares for workforce or postsecondary education) or 4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics), or Advanced Placement or Dual Credit EPG pgs 35-36

Multidisciplinary Studies

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) FHSP with Endorsement, including Algebra II Eligible for 4 year Texas public colleges Automatic Admission if DLA and Top 10% (except UT Austin) STAAR EOC Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area: (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History) EPG pg 37

Performance Acknowledgements Outstanding Performance(s) in: Dual Credit Bilingualism and Biliteracy Advanced Placement Exams PSAT, SAT or ACT Business or Industry Certificate or License EPG pg 37

Superintendent s Scholars Earn grade of at least 95 in Level 2 courses Earn grade of at least 85 in Level 1 courses No discipline record Earn certificate and award Can qualify all four years of high school!

Looking ahead: Students: Get involved Connect with school Begin documentation for an academic resume

College Admission Factors Transcript (AAR)-Rigor and Course Selection GPA/Rank (cumulative four years) College admission requirements may be greater than high school graduation requirements Test Scores STAAR, SAT, ACT, TSIA Resume Activities, Leadership, Service, Work, Enrichment Essay Special Talent (Auditions) Coaches and Teacher Recommendations Counselor Recommendations

The table represents the top 20 college applications made by CCISD s 2014 graduates and the college admissions requirements. Data source Naviance Family Connection. COLLEGE English Math Science Social Studies LOTE UH-MAIN (691) 4 3 2 3 (2) TX A&M (594) 4 4 4 2 UT Austin (539) 4 3 (4) 2 (3) 3 2 (3) BAYLOR (351) 4 4 4 3 2 TX State (302) 4 4 4 3 2 (3) Texas Tech (296) 4 4 4 2 UH Clear Lake (271) 4 4 4 4 2 UT San Antonio (257) (4) (3) (3) (2) (2) SHSU (205) 4 2 2 3 Rice (169) 4 3 (4) 2(4) 2(4) 2 (4) SFA (167) 4 3 3 (4) 2 UT Dallas (136) 4 3 (4) 3 (4) 3 (4) 2 (3) UNT (133) (4) (4) (3) (4) (3) LSU (132) 4 4 4 4 2 TAMU Galveston (127) 4 4 4 4 2 HBU (112) (4) (3) (3) (3) (1) UH Downtown (93) (4) (4) (4) (4) (3) TCU (88) 4 3 3 3 2 Lamar (85) 4 3 2 3 3 M H Baylor (71) 3 2 2 The number represents the subject credit requirements for admissions. The number in parentheses represents the recommended subject credit(s) for admissions. College admission requirements may be less rigorous than the requirements for a college major of choice.

Course Registration Process To aid in the registration process each student will receive: Educational Planning Guide (EPG) Course Registration Card Course Registration Worksheet Skyward Guidance Please visit CSHScounselors.weebly.com for additional resources.

Educational Planning Guide

Educational Planning Guide Graduation requirements Class rank and grade point average information General information pertaining to all district high schools Program and course descriptions provided Course names and numbers listed on the last pages of the catalog Career Pathways

Course Selection Card Select one Endorsement choice Circle one course from each of the 4 core subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies Select level of coursework carefully (see level change process) List elective courses in order of preference with first course being first choice List alternate elective courses in order of preference Course descriptions begin on pg 94 of the 2016-2017 EPG.

Course Level Changes Considered at third and ninth week of the first semester. If there is space in the requested class If the grade in the current class is less than 75%, the student has completed all required work, AND made every effort to be successful in class.

Other Things to Consider Advanced Academic (AA) Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) Advanced Placement AP (AP)

AA, Pre-AP, and AP Why take AA, Pre-AP & AP courses? More Challenging Stretch Academically Receive extra grade points for GPA

Level 1 GPA Courses Level I courses (open to any student): Advanced Academic PreAP AP courses Level I courses are awarded extra grade points more rigorous Students who are identified through CCISD testing may take GT courses (English I & II Leadership PreAP/GT)

Pitfalls of AA, Pre-AP & AP Taking too many AA, Pre-AP & AP classes (can be overwhelming) AA, Pre-AP/AP classes that don t correlate with student s strengths Inability to balance AA, Pre-AP, AP classes and extra-curricular activities Higher expectations in high school AA, Pre-AP/AP

Planning for High School Choose courses carefully! Schedule changes at the high school are for data mistakes or course errors only. Verification letters will be mailed home in April. Changes may be made up until May 6, 2016.

Remember Once the student s course selections have been verified and the May 6, 2016 deadline has passed, changes will not be allowed. Schedules will be created to match requests as much as possible. Course selection cards are due back to the Intermediate Counselors by Monday, February 22 nd!

Alternative Ways to Earn Credits CCISD Summer School Clear Stars Evening Education Clear Access Education Distance Learning Credit-by-Exam Dual Credit Credit Recovery

Course Selection help On the website: Downloadable copy of this presentation Step-by-step instructions Videos Planning guides Detailed tutorial for the online registration process CSHScounselors.weebly.com

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