WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT (1) High School Graduation Requirements-Class of 2023 (2) 7 th Grade Registration
Foundation High School Program + Endorsements Graduation Requirements and Endorsement Options
General Information This plan provides personal choice, flexibility, & options. Students and parents are required to select (in writing) an endorsement area and create a 4-Year Plan. Opportunities to review and/or modify your plan will be available in High School. Students are only required to earn one endorsement.
5 Endorsement Areas STEM Science, Technology (including computer science), Engineering, and advanced Math Business & Industry Information Technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts) Public Service Health Science occupations, education, human services (child guidance, cosmetology), JROTC Arts and Humanities Political science, cultural studies, history, world languages, fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre) Multidisciplinary Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas
Distinguished Level of Achievement A student must graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic general admission program at any Texas public university and also to be considered for the Texas Grant. Note: Colleges may limit the number of first time freshmen eligible for admission due to enrollment caps (i.e., University of Texas) In some instances, students may be admitted to the university but not to the college of choice within the university. Colleges may admit students on a first-come-first-admitted basis or may use a lottery system. 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
Graduation Plans for the Class of 2018 and Beyond Foundation + Endorsement(s) Distinguished Level of Achievement Discipline Credits Credits Credits English and PACE (1/2) 4 ½ Math 3 1 Including Algebra II Science 3 1 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 PE (1) and Health (1/2) 1 ½ Electives/Endorsement Courses 4 2 Total Credits for Graduation 22 26 26
High School Credits in Middle School Algebra I (1.0 credit) Math High School Credits in Middle School Art Art I (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only, Counts in HS GPA as an L-level credit)
High School Credits in Middle School LOTE Spanish IA (0.5 credit, 7 th grade only) Spanish IB (0.5 credit, 8 th grade only) Spanish I (1.0 credit) Spanish II (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only) French I (1.0 credit) French II (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only)
High School Credits in Middle School Family & Consumer Science Principles of Human Service (1.0 credit) Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only) High School Credits in Middle School Speech Professional Communication (0.5 credit)
High School Credits in Middle School Career & Technology Education Principles of Applied Engineering (1.0 credit, 7 th grade only Class is being redesigned; No longer just a woodshop class) Principles of Manufacturing (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only Class focuses on manufacturing/building)
High School Credits in Middle School Business & Technology Applications Touch Systems Data Entry/Keyboarding (0.5 credit) Business Information Management/BIM I (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only) Principles of Information Technology/PIT (1.0 credit, 8 th grade only)
6 th to 7 th Grade Registration What classes do I take next year? Required classes Electives
REQUIRED COURSES 1. Language Arts 2. Math 3. Science 4. Texas History 5. P.E. /Full Year Athletics 6. Elective/Reading Workshop 7. Elective/Math Lab
Advanced Classes Eligibility for entry into Level 1 Classes Students must have an 85 or higher end-of-year average in that subject area and a signed parent permission letter. Students earning Level III Advanced on STAAR will be automatically placed in Level I. *opt out* (Does not apply to Math) **Level 1 classes move at a faster pace and demand more out of class time for assignments. **Students are expected to be independent and self-directed learners. **These classes are designed to challenge students beyond grade level.
Dyslexia/Reading Workshop/Math Lab Dyslexia class will take the place of an elective. Students who score below the recommended district criteria on STAAR or who fail core academic courses (ELAR/Math) may be required to take math lab and/or reading workshop during the elective period(s). Encourage students to do their best!
Students Choose One Physical Education Class: Course # Physical Education/Athletics Choose One Option with an X 6743 Athletics, Girls (Full Year Commitment): Doctor s Physical Required 6753 Athletics, Boys (Full Year Commitment): Doctor s Physical Required 6713 PE (Full Year) 6003 Off-Campus PE, OCPE (Full Year) Student MUST leave campus during first or last period. Student MUST maintain 15-hour per week training in an approved program. Deadline for application May 1 st Students enrolled in Athletics MUST have a doctor s physical prior to participation
FULL YEAR COURSES Course Course Description Prerequisites High School Number Credit 7173 Band Full year commitment 7233 Orchestra Full year commitment 7333 Choir - GIRLS Full year commitment 7343 Choir - BOYS Full year commitment 7303 Intermediate Theatre Arts AMT or Theatre Arts 6 and teacher recommendation. 7433 Beginning Art 7443 Advanced Art Sixth grade full year art and art teacher approval 8443 Yearbook Application process and teacher approval (Limited Enrollment) Application due March 3 rd 7713 Spanish I You must have a second semester average of 80+ in 6 th grade on-level language arts or 75+ in Level 1 or Horizons language arts. (Spanish Native Speaker screening occurs late Spring) 7733 Spanish IA 2 year program to complete Spanish I. Spanish IB must be taken in 8 th grade. 7613 French I You must have a second semester average of 80+ in 6 th grade on-level language arts or 75+ in Level 1 or Horizons language arts. 1 ½ 1
7993 Principles of Human Services HALF-YEAR COURSES (1 SEMESTER) You would need to choose two of these courses. 7390 Art Design 7810 Exploring Foods and Fabrics FULL YEAR COURSES (continued) Course Course Description Prerequisites High School Number Credit 8223 Principles of Applied Engineering 1 1 8350 Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) 7280 Beginning Theatre Arts 7460 Professional Communications You must have a 75+ average in language arts/reading in 6 th grade. 9860 Office Assistant Good Conduct. Priority given to 8 th grade students. ½ ½ 8430 Yearbook Application process and teacher approval (Limited enrollment) Application due March 3 rd
Write down the names of your elective choices & the course #s Semester Semester 1 st Elective Do NOT fill in this section if the 1 st elective you chose was a FULL year elective. Course # Course Name Course # Course Name 2 nd Elective Do NOT fill in this section if the 2 nd elective you chose was a FULL year elective. Course # Course Name Course # Course Name
Make sure to include 2 Alternate Elective Choices. Alternate Elective Choices: To be used if an elective listed above is full, if student does not meet grade requirement, or if elective will not fit into student s schedule. Course #: Course #: Course Name: Course Name:
Students will turn in their Blue registration sheets to their World Cultures teacher by Friday, March 3rd HS and MS course description booklet (Spillane website under Parents & students/academics/course descriptions)