Clear Springs High School Home of the Chargers Welcome, Class of 2022!
Meet Your Clear Springs High School counselors Ms. Denise Cottenoir Lead Counselor Mrs. Deb Rom Last Names (A-D) Mrs. Angela Alksne Last Names (E-La) Mrs. Iraima Bauer Last Names (Le-Rh) Mrs. Tracie Knutson Last Names (Ri-Z) Mrs. Kristi Gann Special Programs Counselor Mrs. Karen Grayson Student Support Counselor Mrs. Natalie Nylen College & Career Specialist
Transitioning to High School and planning for the future Presented by Deb Rom Counselor & Denise Cottenoir Lead Counselor
Preparing For High School Transition and Post Secondary Options Naviance Family Connection Registration Process 4 Year Plan 8th grade registration with intermediate and high school counselors February 5 th 9 th Classroom guidance for students
Graduation Requirements Students must meet the following requirements to graduate and earn a CCISD Diploma: Complete the requirements for: Foundation High School Program (FHSP) with an Endorsement (26 credits) OR FHSP with an Endorsement, Distinguished Level of Achievement (26 credits) Must include Algebra II The Foundation High School Program (22 credits) Parent approval required after 10 th grade Meet State Assessment Requirements (STAAR)
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) Exams Minimum score Approaches Grade Level or Above is required in each subject: English I Algebra I Biology English II US History
Planning for High School Schedule: High schools offer 7 credits per year. Credits: Students must earn 26 required state credits in order to graduate. High school credits are earned by semester. 0.5 credit is earned for 1 semester (1 year = 2 semesters) 1.0 credit is earned for a full year Example: English IA = 0.5 credit in the fall semester English IB = 0.5 credit in the spring semester Total of 1.0 credit for English I
Planning for High School SAMPLE FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Course Name # Credits (Semester 1) # Credits (Semester 2) Total # Credits English I.5.5 1.0 Algebra I.5.5 1.0 Biology.5.5 1.0 World Geography.5.5 1.0 Spanish I.5.5 1.0 PE.5.5 1.0 Theater Arts I.5.5 1.0 TOTAL CREDITS 7.0
Foundation High School Program (FHSP) with Endorsement 26 Credits FHSP with Endorsement required credits 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 3 (4 recommended) Social Studies 2 World Language (Spanish, ASL, Chinese, French) 1 Fine Arts (Art, Theater Arts, Dance, Drill Team, Choir, Orchestra, Band, Principles of Floral Design) 1 PE (PE, Athletics, JROTC, Dance for PE, Drill Team, Band, Athletic Trainer, Cheerleading) 4 Endorsement credits
FHSP with Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) 26 Credits FHSP with Endorsement, including Algebra II DLA is a requirement for automatic admissions to a 4 year Texas public colleges for students in the Top 10%, (varies for UT Austin)
Texas High School Diploma Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits Algebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions 1 Math and 1 Science Endorsements 26 Credits Endorsement Requirements STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Foundation High School Program 22 Credits
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Required Courses: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics Career Cluster: STEM Includes Pathways Directly Related to: STEM Career Cluster (4 credits) or Science (5 credits) or Math (beyond Algebra II) (5 credits)
Business & Industry Career Clusters: Agriculture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, and Transportation Includes Pathways Directly Related to: Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters or Debate or Newspaper or Yearbook
Public Services Career Clusters: Education (TET), Health Science Includes Pathways Directly Related to: Public Services CTE Career Clusters or Leadership Education & Training (JROTC)
Arts & Humanities Includes Pathways Directly Related to: Social Studies or English Language Arts or World Languages & Cultures (WLC) or Fine Arts Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre
Multidisciplinary Studies Includes Pathways Directly Related to: Advanced Courses (prepares for workforce or postsecondary education) or 4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics), or Advanced Placement or Dual Credit
Superintendent s Scholars Earn grade of at least 95 in Level 2 courses Earn grade of at least 85 in Level 1 courses No discipline record Earn certificate and award Can qualify all four years of high school!
Now Looking Ahead Students: Get involved Connect with school Attend Fish Camp Begin documentation for an academic resume
College Admission Factors Transcript (AAR)-Rigor and Course Selection GPA/Rank College admission requirements may be greater than high school graduation requirements Test Scores SAT, ACT Resume Activities, Leadership, Service, Work, Enrichment Essay Special Talent (Auditions) Coaches and Teacher Recommendations Counselor Recommendations
The Registration Process To aid in the registration process each student will receive: Course Registration Worksheet Educational Planning Guide (EPG) Course Registration Card Skyward Guidance
9 th Grade Course List Worksheet The Course List Worksheet lists classes available at CSHS for the 2018-2019 school year. Students should pay close attention to courses prerequisites; some programs require an audition or skills assessment! Choose courses carefully! Schedule changes at the high school are for data mistakes or course errors only.
Education Planning Guide 2018 2019
Educational Planning Guide Graduation requirements Class rank and grade point average information General information pertaining to all district high schools Program and course descriptions provided Course names and numbers listed on the last pages of the catalog Career Pathways
Sample From the Educational Planning Guide
Course Selection Card Select one Endorsement choice. Circle one course from each of the 4 core subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies. Select level of coursework carefully. List elective courses in order of preference with first course being first choice. List alternate courses in order of preference.
Course Selection Card
Skyward Student Access Online Course Registration Course Selection Window: February 5-20 Enter Courses at Home Return Signed Course Card to your Counselor
Level I GPA Courses Level I courses (open to any student): Advanced Academic PreAP AP courses Level I courses are awarded extra grade points more rigorous Students who are identified through CCISD testing may take GT courses (English I & II Leadership PreAP/GT)
Planning for High School Choose courses carefully! Schedule changes at the high school are for data mistakes or course errors only. Verification letters will be delivered to students in April. Changes may be made up until May 4, 2018.
Remember Once the student s course selections have been verified and the May 4, 2018 deadline has passed, changes will not be allowed. Schedules will be created to match requests as much as possible. Course selection cards are due back to the Intermediate Counselors by February 20 th!
Alternative Ways to Earn Credits CCISD Summer School Clear Stars Evening Education Clear Access Education Distance Learning Credit-by-Exam Dual Credit Credit Recovery
AP/PreAP Information Session 6:30 P.M. in the College Center Hosted by Heather Wallace, Dean of Instruction
Dual Credit Information Session 7:00 P.M. in the PAC Hosted by Denise Cottenoir, Lead Counselor & Kelley Waters, COM DC Advisor
Thank You for Coming! Course Fair/EXPO in the Commons 7:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M.