Cypress Ranch Counseling Department 10 th Grade Fall Presentation 2014-2015
Counselors A - B Danielle Trahan danielle.trahan@cfisd.net C - E Dede Johnson deirdre.johnson@cfisd.net F - He Kristy Chavis kristy.chavis@cfisd.net Hi - Le Natasha Brooks natasha.arceneauxbrooks@cfisd.net Lf - M Jacinda Jordan jacinda.jordan@cfisd.net N - Ri Jessica Anger jessica.anger@cfisd.net Ro- Ta Katie Hopkins katherine.hopkins@cfisd.net Te - Z Brandye Jackson brandye.jackson@cfisd.net Coordinating Counselor: Merrily Brannigan Secretaries: Lina Sanchez, Myrna Hartwig and Kara Bietz College and Scholarship Secretary Elizabeth Frable- elizabeth.frable@cfisd.net
Counselors Connection During All Lunches Monday Thursday Visit with the counselor on duty Sign up to see your counselor Provide information about: Scheduling, Career Planning, Programs & Opportunities
Opportunities for Sophomores Hugh O Brian Youth Leadership Program HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools the opportunity to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences for a week during the summer. Students can pick up applications at Counselor Connection starting Monday, October 6, 2014. Applications are due back to the Counseling Office by Monday, November 3, 2014. One male and one female will be chosen by a committee. Winners will be announced before the winter break. The Leadership Program will be held at The University of Texas at Austin, June 2015.
Opportunities for Sophomores Kiawanis Foundation - Sophomore of the Year 10 th graders that demonstrate leadership abilities, are selfdirected learners, and those that volunteer in their community are encouraged to apply for this $600 college scholarship opportunity. Students can pick up applications at Counselor Connection starting Monday, October 6, 2014. Applications are due back to the Counseling Office by Monday, November 3, 2014.
Graduation Requirements Class of 2017 Minimum 4 English 3 Math, 3 Social Studies 2 Sciences (Biology & IPC) or 3 Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) Academic Elective PACE, Health, and Prof Comm 1 PE 1 Fine Arts + Electives 22 Credits Recommended 4 English, Math, Science, Social Studies PACE, Health, and Prof Comm 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 2 Foreign Language + Electives 26 Credits
Personal Goal An additional credit of foreign language Any combination of four advanced measures from the following options: A score of 3 or better on an Advanced Placement Exam A grade of B or better in courses that count for college credit in high school (AP, Dual Credit) A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition (Commended Scholar or higher by National Merit, National Achievement Scholarship, or National Hispanic Scholar) Original research under the direction of a mentor - presented & judged Course Selection Considerations: Math Models and AP Computer Science may NOT serve as 4 th math credit IPC may NOT serve as 4 th science credit, unless taken prior to Chemistry and Physics.
English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Math (Alg 2 required for some) 4 Credits 4 Credits 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 TOTAL STATE CREDITS 4 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 6 Credits 26 Credits *A student who struggled in completing the first credit and is unlikely to complete the second credit may, with approval from counselor, substitute another course from a state-mandated list. 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 *Students need to make an appointment with their counselor if interested in graduating under this plan.
GRADE POINT TABLE FOR DETERMINING GPA GRADE LEVEL OR COURSE K, AP & 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 D 4 grade points 3 grade points F 0 grade points 0 grade points
Level Changes (AP/K) Automatic Change to L-level if: D average for semester F for any grading period May Request Level Change if: Average < 80 on progress report Wish to move at progress report or six-week grading period
What does an F do to my GPA? GPA Calculation without F : English II 91 (A) = 6 Geometry 80 (B) = 5 W. Hist K 85 (B) = 6 Chemistry 78 (C) = 4 Art I Photo 83 (B) = 5 Spanish III K 92 (A) = 7 PE / Ath 100(A)= 6 39 39 7 =5.571 GPA GPA Calculation with F : English II 91 (A) = 6 Geometry 60 (F) = 0 W. Hist K 85 (B) = 6 Chemistry 78 (C) = 4 Art I Photo 83 (B) = 5 Spanish III K 92 (A) = 7 PE / Ath 100(A) = 6 34 34 7=4.8571 GPA
CLASS RANKS TOP 10% (#1-70) 6.9091 6.5741 1 ST QUARTER (#1 176) 6.9091 6.1731 2 ND QUARTER (#177-352) 6.1724 5.5818 3 RD QUARTER (#353 528) 5.5741 4.8462 4 TH QUARTER (#529 705) 4.8400 2.5345 Based on a 6.0 Weighted Scale
Top 10% Admissions Automatic admission to Texas public institutions; (7% for UT Austin this fall; 8% for the class of 2016) Must submit completed application prior to deadline set by the university Graduate under Recommended Program or DAP Provide additional documents required by the university Note: Universities may limit the number of first time freshmen eligible for admission due to enrollment caps check with specific universities for details.
ALL students must complete the last two years of their four year plan. This requirement will be completed during English II classes on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
Options for Earning HS Credit Original/Make Up Summer School District Credit By Exam (CBE) Correspondence Courses (Texas Tech or University of Texas) Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) *Students must have counselor permission before registering for these types of courses.
Options for Earning College Credit Advanced Placement Program Offers a chance to receive college credit through AP exams, if passed. (The exam score and type of credit awarded varies with each university.) 9 th grade: Human Geography AP, World History AP 10 th grade: World History AP, Computer Science AP 11 th grade: U.S. History AP, English III AP, Psych AP,Comparative Gov AP, Statistics AP, Physics I AP 12 th grade: Gov AP, Macro Eco AP, European Hist AP, Calculus AB and BC AP, English IV AP, Biology II AP, Chem II AP, Physics C AP, Art AP Foreign Language AP is available based upon enrollment.
Options for Earning College Credit Dual Credit Earn both high school and college credit through Lone Star College for certain courses taken at the high school. 11 th grade: U.S. History DC, English III DC, College Algebra DC, Pre-Calculus DC 12 th grade: English IV DC, Government DC, Calculus AB and BC DC, Biology DC
Final Exam Exemption Policy 10 th grade two per semester GRADE Absences Allowed A 90-100 3 B 80-89 3 C 75-79 No Exemption D 70-74 No Exemption F 69 and below No Exemption
STAAR EOC Testing Dates for 10 th Grade April 1, 2015-English II Students must pass all STAAR End-of-course (EOC) (English I, English II, Algebra, Biology, US History) Students must pass ALL EOC s to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
PSAT/NMSQT Official practice test for the SAT test College-readiness test; measures: * Critical Reading skills * Math problem-solving skills * Writing skills Does not require you to recall specific facts from your classes
Wednesday, October 15 PSAT/NMSQT Will be given during the school day Cost - $18 Register and pay for test ONLINE (https://user.totalregistration.net/psat/441689) September 8 th October 3 th Late Registration $20 Cash Only October 4 th October 10 th, on a test availability basis only. All sophomores are encouraged to register and take this test.
Reasons to take the PSAT Scholars Program Sophomores that qualified last year scored 154+ on the PSAT. If you qualify, you participate in summer classes that better prepare you for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying PSAT in 11 th grade and subsequent SAT/ACT testing for college admission.
PSAT/NMSQT Scoring Scores are reported on a scale of 20 80 for each section (Critical Reading, Math, & Writing) Results will be given to the students during the 2 nd semester Average 10 th grade scores: (Selection Index: 128) Critical Reading 43 Math 44 Writing 41 Prepare for the Junior level PSAT test (National Merit qualifying test) by enrolling in a SAT Prep course during your Junior year
PSAT Preparation Visit www.collegeboard.com/psat for additional practice test items Sign up to receive the SAT Question of the Day www.sat.collegeboard.org Become familiar with test format, directions, types of questions Test is timed; bubble as you go
Aspire Test Measures academic progress in high school. It is designed to improve students' preparation for education, training, and work after high school. Aspire is the official practice test for the ACT test. Replacing the PLAN test. Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Free of charge. Students will receive a score report highlighting areas of strength and weakness.
Career Exploration Career Unit through English II at start of spring semester. Career Day for all sophomores early February. Students attend informational sessions with current professionals representing various career clusters.
National Honor Society Requirements By invitation only Current GPA Requirement - 5.8000+ Teachers score on: Classroom attitude General Conduct School citizenship Responsibility Consistency Leadership potential Candidates must complete: A service and leadership form Written essay Contact Info: Ms. Emogene Aceto Emogene.Aceto@cfisd.net
Volunteer Hours Begin NOW volunteering in the community, at school, or with your church. Keep record of hours accumulated on cell phone. More important than the hours, the lessons you learn/how service affects you. Display of commitment to a specific cause; more important to college application than multiple short term volunteer activities.
Get Involved! Goal: 3 Extracurricular Activities that you are INVOLVED with not merely a member. Join a UIL team: Athletics, Fine Arts program, UIL Academic team, etc. Join or Start a Club run for office, chair a committee, etc. Outside of school activities church, scouts, club sports, NCL, etc.
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