Welcome to the Freshmen Parent Meeting

Welcome to the Freshmen Parent Meeting

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Counselor o r n Every lunch Monday, e r over 700 students. In the Library Opened September 13 th Wednesday, and Friday Last year we met with

Tonight s Goals What is the process and timelines for course selection and endorsements. Learn some common terminology and basics concepts about the what the state requirements are for graduation Students and parents will have a better understanding about Endorsements. Learn some basic features of Career Cruising.

Endorsement Timeline Spring 8 th Grade: Students met with counselors and made initial endorsement decision. Fall 9 th Grade: Freshmen Presentation on Endorsements Fall 9 th Grade: Revisit/Confirm/Change endorsement choice from 8 th grade. Information was sent out through Twitter, Facebook, Remind & on the BHS Counselor Website about sign ups for meetings. 10 th through 11 th Grade: Yearly update during registration process.

Freshmen Endorsement sign up Where we are in the process: The sign up window for Freshman Conferences is open from October 12th - October 20th at noon. After that time, counselors will begin seeing all students who do not have a Parent/Student meeting scheduled. You can sign up for your appointment @ http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aa8aa2aa1f58-freshmen

Step 1: Courses Selected in Career Cruising during the Endorsement meetings (Starting Oct 23 rd ) Master Schedule is created based on student s choices in Skyward. Step 2: Periods Chosen in Skyward. (April 30 & May 1) Adjustment Window (May 21 st May 25 th )

High School Life Get involved! Join clubs and organizations. Participate in fine arts and athletics. Take harder courses whenever possible. Colleges are looking for well-rounded students!

A quick definition Credit: A credit is what you earn when you pass one full year of one class. A one semester class will earn ½ credit when passed. English 1 = 1 credit = year-long class Professional Communications=.5 credit = semester class You will need a total of 26 credits to graduate

Grade Classification In high school you move up grades according to credits, not years. Freshman Promotion from 8 th grade Sophomore 5.5 to 11.5 credits Junior 12 to 18.5 credits Senior 19 plus credits

Credits and Attendance Per district policy, a student in any grade level shall not be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance 90 percent of the days the class is offered.

Pre-AP Classes English I Pre-AP English II Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-AP Spanish II Pre-AP Art I Pre-AP Art II Drawing Pre-AP Art III Drawing Pre-AP Art III Graphic Design Pre-AP Art III Photography Pre-AP Art III Sculpture Pre-AP French III Pre-AP German III Pre-AP Spanish III Pre-AP Spanish V Literature Pre-AP for Spanish Speakers Computer Science Pre-AP

AP Classes English III AP English IV AP AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Environmental Science AP Human Geography AP World History AP European History AP U.S. History AP U.S. Government AP Economics AP Psychology AP Art IV Drawing Portfolio AP Art IV 2-D Design Portfolio AP Art History AP Music Theory AP French IV AP German IV AP Spanish IV AP Spanish V Literature AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles AP

AP Classes Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in May. Students may gain college credit for AP test scores of 3 or above. The awarding of college credit is based upon individual university policies and standards. There is a cost for exams. Fee-reduced exams College Board and the State of Texas will pay a portion of the fees for students who are currently receiving free or reduced lunches. See your counselor or college access specialist for eligibility requirements.

Dual Credit A partnership between Tarrant County College Northwest Campus and Eagle Mountain -Saginaw ISD provides opportunities for students to gain both high school and college credit at the same time. Eligibility: Completion of high school sophomore year Overall grade B average Obtain permission from the high school Enroll at the college/university offering the course(s) Meet the entrance requirements of the college/university including the required placement exams Classes offered on campus: English 3 English 4 Pre-Calculus OnRamps U.S. History Government Economics Business Information Management 2 Advanced Aircraft Technology Fire Fighter I Cost: Approximately $165 per three hour class (based upon current Tarrant County College tuition rates) Textbooks Students who wish to take other courses through an accredited college or university must have prior approval to receive dual credit. Not all courses offered by colleges meet the requirements for awarding of high school credit.

Grade Point Average Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the semester grades you earn in every class you take for state credit towards graduation. For students entering high school 2013-2014 and after Pre-AP and Dual Credit add 5 points to your GPA and AP Courses add 10 points to your weighted GPA. (This policy includes any Pre-AP or AP course taken this year in 8 th grade.)

Automatic College Admission (Top 10% Rule) Earn a grade point average (GPA) in the top 10% of graduating class University of Texas at Austin varies from year to year. (Class 2019 top 6%) Graduate on the Distinguished Level of Achievement with Endorsement. Meet all application and transcript submission deadlines

Distinguished Level of Achievement Program with Endorsements English (4 Credits) English 1, English 2, English 3 & English 4 Mathematics (4 Credits) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 & one advanced math classes Science (4 Credits) Biology & Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science class Social Studies (4 Credits) World Geography, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government & Economics Fine Arts (1 Credit) World Language (2 Credits) Physical Education (1 Credit) Electives (2 Credits) Endorsement (4 Credits in the selected field) TOTAL: (26 Credits)

What is an endorsement? An endorsement is a focused study in an area of interest to the student. Each endorsement requires four credits in the same subject field. Why do I need one? TEA (Texas Education Agency) requires students as of the CLASS of 2018 to have one on file as part of their high school graduation plan.

Five Endorsements Areas Multidisciplinary Studies Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Service Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Sample Career Goal = Physician STEM Endorsement Science Business & Industry Endorsement Public Services Endorsement Multidisciplinary Endorsement Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Health Sciences Human Services Combination of coursework via multiple endorsements and pathways 24

Career Cruising Matchmaker My Skills My Course (4-year) Plan College & Career Searches Scholarship Searches Resume Building Cannot remember login? Fill out electronic Counselor Request form.

Getting Around Student s My Plan page Links to other areas Matchmaker date(s) Uploaded documents Progress bar

Matchmaker

My Skills

Looking at the Careers

My Course Plan 8 th grade courses-gray bar on left 9 th grade courses should match May or may not have 10-12 th grade courses + sign means select a course

Begin with the end in mind Start with Senior Year Where Do You Want to Be? Choose advanced endorsement course first Work backwards Choose prerequisite for advanced course next Ensures prerequisites are met

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Freshmen Endorsement sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aa8aa2aa1f58-freshmen Remind 101 Class of 2021: Text @bhscof2021 to 682.224.7495