Argyle High School Parent Meeting Course Registration 2016-17 8 th Grade to Freshman Transition Class of 2020
Argyle High School Principal: James Hill Assistant Principals: Christy Keck John King Counselors: Margo Bigbee A-L Connie Correll M-Z
Agenda Hand-outs Timeline for Course Registration Course Selection Considerations GPA and Rank HB 5 Graduation Plan and Endorsements Distinguished Level of Achievement Professional Acknowledgements Testing Important Links Questions
Hand-outs FHSP Requirements Performance Acknowledgements and Distinguished Level of Achievement Requirements Endorsement ptions Personal Graduation Plan Form Course Selection Sheet
Timeline for Course Registration Mrs. Shobe has been meeting with students in groups. She started on Thursday, March 3. The students received a registration packet containing the same information that is in your hand-out.
Timeline for Course Registration The Personal Graduation Plan must be signed by a parent. The students will take the PGP and the registration packet home. Students will be required to return the signed PGP and Course Request Form. The AHS counselors will be meeting with the 8 th graders after Spring Break - March 22 and 23. We will be doing course selection on chrome books or computer.
Course Selection Considerations If there is a question regarding courses for next year, we encourage students to check with current teachers regarding placement for next year. Students must pass the related 8 th Grade STAAR assessment to be in PAP/AP courses next year. Schedule changes will be very limited. It is important for students to choose carefully now. Level changes will need to be completed within the first 6 weeks and only after consultation with teacher, parent and administrator.
Grade Point Average and Rank Class of 2020
Grade Point Average The District shall include in the calculation all grades earned in grades 9-12 for state credit and grades earned for high school credit in grades 7 and 8 Exclusions Grades earned by credit by examination Summer school programs Courses repeated due to failure Courses repeated for local credit Correspondence courses Marching band in the fall semester for state credit n-line instruction
Grade Point Average and Rank AHS uses a 100 point weighted GPA scale. GPA is cumulative. It is recalculated each semester. GPA determines class rank. The State of Texas says a student can have automatic admission to any public university if he/she is in the top 10% of the class. The student must complete an application and meet all deadlines. (UT at Austin is the only exception it is currently the top 7%.)
Grade Point Average Pre-AP and Honors courses will be weighted by 7% of the semester grade. (This includes UIL courses limit of two UIL courses each school year) AP and Dual courses will be weighted by 10% of the semester grade. The grade earned will be reflected on the transcript and report card. The weight is added into the calculation of the GPA. Most colleges are making admissions decisions based on the transcript from the end of the junior year.
HB 5 Foundation Graduation Plan and Endorsements Class of 2020
Foundation High School Plan Requires a total of 22 credits to include: English (4 Credits) Eng. I, Eng. II, Eng. III and an advanced English Math (3 Credits) Algebra I, Geometry and an advanced math Science (3 Credits) Biology, IPC or Chemistry I or Physics and an advanced science Social Studies (3 Credits) World Geography or Human Geography AP or World History, US History, Government, and Economics LTE (2 Credits) Spanish I and II or French I and II Physical Education (1 Credit) Fine Arts (1 Credit) Elective Credits (5 Credits)
Endorsements The FHSP plus at least one endorsement requires 26 credits. An endorsement is earned by: completing the FHSP taking a 4th math credit (to include Algebra II) taking a 4th science credit completing a specified coherent sequence of courses in one or more of these five endorsement areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Things To Consider In choosing an endorsement, students need to consider interests and career goals. It is important for students to consider this as career exploration. This is not locking them into a college major.
Things To Consider The law states that students may change or add endorsements. But please consider that many of the endorsements require a sequence of at least three courses. pting ut - if a student chooses not to seek an endorsement, there is a stategenerated form that must be signed by the student and parent. The student may not opt out until the end of the sophomore year or after.
Things to Consider Since we have not had a class graduate under HB 5, we cannot be sure how colleges are going to view the endorsements. We have been told that the emphasis will still be on course choice and rigor and not necessarily the endorsement area(s). (Multidisciplinary) Some of the endorsement options require students to attend the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex in Denton. Students must fill out an application and have three consecutive periods available in their schedule.
Areas of Endorsements STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Endorsements - To earn the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra 2, 4 science credits to include both Chemistry, Physics and one of the options below: Engineering - Must attend ATC beginning sophomore year to earn this option. 10 th Intro to Engineering Design (Fall), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Spring) 11 th Principles of Engineering (Fall), Digital Electronics (Spring), 12 th Engineering Scientific Research and Design (Fall) (Can Count as 4 th Science), Engineering Design and Development (Spring) Math The student must complete Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II and two additional math courses for which Alg. II is a pre-requisite. Science The student must complete Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and two additional science courses.
Endorsements Business and Industry To earn the Business & Industry endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II and an additional science as well as complete one of the options below. (26 credits) CTE Clusters: Architecture and Construction (Must attend ATC) Arts, Audio/Visual and Communications (Must attend ATC) Business Management and Administration (AHS) Year 1 - BUSIM I Year 2 - Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance/Business Law Year 3 - BUSIM II Year 4 Business Management Finance (AHS) Year 1 - BUSIM I Year 2 - Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance/Money Matters Year 3 - Accounting I Year 4 - Accounting II
Endorsements Business and Industry Hospitality and Tourism (Must attend ATC) Information Technology (Must attend ATC) Manufacturing (Must attend ATC) Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (Must attend ATC) English - A coherent sequence of 4 English elective credits that include Journalism I AND at least three levels in Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Newspaper Journalism, Advanced Yearbook Journalism, or Debate.
Endorsements Public Services To earn the Public Services endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II, an additional science, and one of the options below. CTE Clusters - Education and Training - (Must attend ATC) Health Science - (AHS) Year 1 - Principles of Health Science Year 2 - Health Science I Year 3 Anatomy and Physiology Year 4 - Practicum in Health Science Human Services - (Must attend ATC) Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security - (Must attend ATC)
Endorsements Arts and Humanities To earn the Arts and Humanities endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II, an additional science and one of the five options below. A total of five Social Studies credits. Four levels of the same Language ther Than English (LTE). Two levels each of two different LTE s. A coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts. Four English elective credits. (A total of 7 credits)
Endorsements - Multidisciplinary To earn the Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II, an additional science credit and one of the options below. Four credits in each of the four core foundation areas including English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics. Four credits in Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit (DC) in the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LTE or Fine Arts. *This endorsement includes the courses that most colleges have listed for admission consideration. It also incorporates courses required by the NCAA Clearinghouse.
NEW CURSES Bible: Impact on History and Literature (1 Credit - English Elective) Human Geography AP (1 Credit - Weighted Course- Can count as required Social Studies credit) Dance I (1 Credit /Fine Art) Choir I and II (1 Credit /Fine Art) Journalism I (1 Credit Students interested in Yearbook or Newspaper)
Distinguished Level of Achievement Class of 2020
Distinguished Level of Achievement To be considered for the top 10% a student must meet the Distinguished Level of Achievement. Distinguished Level of Achievement may be earned by meeting the four requirements below. The achievement will be noted on the diploma and transcript. Successfully completing the FHSP Earning at least one Endorsement -Completing four levels of Science and four levels of Math to include Algebra II
Professional Acknowledgements Class of 2020
Professional Acknowledgements You may earn Performance Acknowledgments on your transcript in multiple areas. utstanding Performance in Dual Credit Courses by successfully completing 12 college hours of dual credit courses with a minimum grade of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale R by earning an associate degree while in high school. utstanding Performance in Bilingualism and Biliteracy in two or more languages by Maintaining an 80% average in English Language Arts courses AND one of the following: Earning 3 credits in a Language ther Than English (LTE) with 80% average Demonstrating proficiency in TEKS Level 4 or higher LTE with 80% average grade. Scoring a 3 on AP LTE exam or scoring an Intermediate-High or equivalent on a national LTE assessment exam. If student is and English language learner there are other requirements that must also be met. See your counselor. utstanding Performance in College Advanced Placement by scoring a 3 or above on an AP exam. utstanding Performance on the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT by attaining scores of: Commended scholar or higher by the College Board on the PSAT/NMSQT College readiness benchmark scores on at least 2 of 4 on ACT PLAN Combined 1250 on reading/math of SAT Composite without writing of 28 on ACT Earning a Nationally or Internationally Recognized business or industry certification or license or government-required credential. [The SBE defined this as a credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards recognized and supported by a national or internationally known business, industry, profession or government.]
Testing and Accountability Class of 2020
Testing STAAR EC s STAAR Testing (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) The STAAR End-of-Course (EC) assessments include: English I English II Algebra I Biology US History Students who do not meet minimum standards will be given another opportunity to test in the summer. If the summer score is below the minimum standard or if the student is unable to take the summer assessment(s), the student will be placed in a test preparation/acceleration course.
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