FBISD Graduation and Career Planning Fort Settlement Middle School 8 th Grade Parent Information Night PSAT 8/9 Endorsements Four Year Plans Spring 2016
Welcome! This presentation is designed to assist parents with general information about PSAT 8/9 Score Reports Endorsements and 4-year plans.
Part 1 PSAT 8/9
PSAT 8/9 Scores 1 Total Score 240 to 1440 Scale 2 Section Scores 120 to 720 Scale 2 Cross Test Scores 6 to 36 Scale 3 Test Scores 6 to 36 Scale 7 Subscores 1 to 15
PSAT 8/9 Score Report
PSAT 8/9 Score Report RED Need to Strengthen skills YELLOW Approaching Benchmark GREEN Meet or exceed Benchmark Reaching Benchmark means that the student is on track to be ready to succeed in select first year college courses.
PSAT 8/9 Score Report
PSAT 8/9 Score Report Gives students information on every question answered.
PSAT 8/9 Students Reports - Login www.collegeboard.org Online scores are now available via Student College Board Accounts Access code may be needed if name, address, DOB on account do not match NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final
PSAT 8/9 RESOURCES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS
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Part 2 Endorsements
Course Requirements: Endorsements Similar to a college major Endorsement pathways are typically a sequence of courses for 4 credits Can focus on Academics, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Career and Technical Education
Course Requirements: Endorsements 8 th grade students will select their endorsement in Skyward Family Access when they select their courses for next year. This is scheduled for February 9, 2016 during US History classes. Students will have the opportunity to change their endorsement if needed. The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent.
Course Requirements Endorsements STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Business and Industry Public Service Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Fort Bend Independent School District *Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan 26 credits STEM Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan 26 credits Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least one of the five Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Elective credits in coherent sequence 4 Elective credits in coherent sequence 4 Elective credits in coherent sequence 4 Elective credits in coherent sequence 4 Elective credits in coherent sequence Foundation Graduation Plan 22 credits 4 English ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education 3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History,.5 Health /.5 Speech US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4 Elective Credits *This is an overview of the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans. Please see next page(s) for the specific requirements of each Endorsement.
Endorsements: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Who?: Students considering a career in engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving. Careers: Robotics Technician Computer Programmer Medical Researcher Engineer Biochemist Microbiologist Environmentalist
Sample STEM Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE STEM PATHWAYS STEM MATH STEM SCIENCE STEM TECH APPS STEM CTE PROJECT LEAD THE WAY STEM CTE ENGINEERING Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Biology Chemistry Physics Computer Sci I Computer Sci II Computer Sci III Introduction to Engineering Aerospace Engineering Concepts of Engineering Principles of Manufacturing Pre-Calculus Calculus Environmental Science Chemistry AP Game Programming Biomedical Engineering Capstone: Engineering Design and Development Engineering Design and Problem Solving Scientific Research and Design
Endorsements: Business and Industry Who?: Students interested in agriculture, business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture. Careers: Accountant Aircraft Controller Interior Designer Electrician Chef Architect
Sample Business and Industry Endorsement Pathways Business & Industry Animal Science Principles of Agriculture Livestock Production Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management Vet Med Application SAMPLE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS Business & Industry Interior Design Principles of Human Service Interior Design Advanced Interior Design Practicum in Interior Design Business & Industry Video Prod. Principles of Arts and A/V A/V Production Animation Advanced A/V Production Business & Industry Sports Market. Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance Business Information Management Sports & Entert. Market./Prof Comm Entrepreneurship Business & Industry Automotive Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Business Information Management Automotive Tech Advanced Auto Tech
Endorsements: Public Services Who?: Students who love helping others and are interested in law enforcement, fire fighting, education, the military, or government. Careers: Teacher Social Worker Fire Fighter Private Investigator Animal Control Worker Mental Health Counselor
Sample Public Service Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE PUBLIC SERVICE PATHWAYS Public Service JROTC Public Service Clinical Medicine Public Service Education Public Service Cosmetology Public Service Nutrition JROTC I JROTC II JROTC III JROTC IV Principles of Health Science Medical Terminology AND Prof Comm. Anatomy and Physiology Health Science Principles of Ed. And Training Human Growth & Development Instructional Practices in Ed. Practicum in Education Principles of Human Services Fashion Design Cosmetology 1 Cosmetology 2 Principles of Human Services Human Growth & Development Lifetime Nut. & Wellness AND Prof Comm. Food Science
Endorsements: Arts and Humanities Who?: Students interested in the fine arts, world languages, and social studies. Careers: Actor Movie Director Translator Ambassador Musician
Sample Arts and Humanities Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS Arts & Humanities Social Studies Arts & Humanities World Lang. Arts & Humanities Band Arts & Humanities Theater Arts & Humanities English World Geography Spanish 1 Band I Theater 1 Photojournalism World History Spanish 2 Band II Theater 2 Yearbook U.S. History Spanish 3 Pre-AP Band III Theater 3 Yearbook 2 Government Spanish 4 AP Band IV Theater 4 Yearbook 3 Economics European History
Endorsements: Multidisciplinary Provides students an opportunity to earn an Endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas and/or Endorsements 4 AP or Dual Credit Core Subjects 4 X 4 Core Subjects Combination of CTE or Tech Apps from different Endorsements
Sample Multidisciplinary Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATHWAYS English IV AP Spanish IV AP Statistics AP World History Multidisciplinary Core AP Multidisciplinary Core 4x4 4 English credits (must include English 4) 4 Math credits 4 Science credits (must include Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies 4 credits Multidisciplinary Advanced CTE Mix and Match Architecture Design Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness AND Prof Comm. Digital Interactive Media Anatomy and Physiology
Course Selection for 9 th Grade On February 9, 2016 students will: Choose an endorsement. Select one course from each of the following: English Math Science Social Studies Select courses from other required areas to complete seven (7) class periods If one course marked (sem.) is selected, a second (sem.) course is also required. Parents must log in to their Skyward Family Access account to sign their student s endorsement selection.
Endorsements Specific course requirements vary by Endorsement See Course Selection Guide beginning on page 20 for more detailed info: Specific graduation requirements for each Endorsement All available Pathways by campus Sample Four Year Plans
Course Selection for 9 th Grade - Endorsements All students must log in to Family Access to Select an Endorsement.
Course Selection for 9 th Grade - Endorsements
Course Selection for 9 th Grade - Endorsements Students must sign the Endorsement using the electronic signature. A Guardian Signature is also required.
Course Selection for 9 th Grade - Endorsements Once the student has signed, the parent will need to login to Family Access to sign electronically.
Part 3 4-year plans
4-Year Plans
4-Year Plans All students will be inputting their 4 year plans into Naviance. Parents may view this by logging into the Naviance Family Connection. https://connection.naviance.com/familyconnection/auth/login/?hsid=fsettlementms
Course Selection for 9 th Grade Reminders Review the High School Course Selection Guide when selecting courses and an endorsement. List alternate choices in the areas provided. Enter selections and endorsement choice in Skyward Family Access. Turn in the course selection worksheet as instructed by the counselor. (Due February 9 th )
Dates to Remember Clements Parent Night Monday, January 25, 2016 Elkins Parent Night Thursday, January 28, 2016 The course selection window will be open starting February 1, 2016. Course Selection Worksheets are due to the FSMS counselor February 9, 2016.
Contacts Marla Angibeau Counselor Grade 8, Grade 7 Last Name A-L Marla.Angibeau@fortbendisd.com Claudia Teixeira Counselor Grade 6, Grade 7 Last Name M-Z Claudia.Teixeira@fortbendisd.com Quick Links www.collegeboard.org 2016-2017 High School Course Selection Guide https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=fsettlementms
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