Personal Graduation Plans Endorsements & Pathways Colored Sheet Location: Misd.org- MHS- Page 6 of the 2018-2019 Course Selection Guide Link
ENDORSEMENTS Business & Industry STEM Multidisciplinary Public Services Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry Pathways- Pink Section Agricultural Animal Systems Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Plant Systems AV Tech & Communication Restaurant Food & Beverage Business Management Business Marketing Financial Management & Accounting IT Web & Digital Media Manufacturing Journalism Debate
STEM Blue Section Engineering (PLTW) Computer Science (PLTW) Science Pathway (5 Credits) Math Pathway (5 Credits)
Public Services- Green Section Education Training Human Services Interior & Fashion Design Health Science- Medical Law Enforcement Services MCJROTC
Arts & Humanities- Purple Section Art Band Choir- Women Choir- Men Dance Theatre Arts Social Studies Pathway
Multidisciplinary- Yellow Section 4 Credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry 4 AP courses to include one credit in each of the four foundation subjects 4 Advanced Courses from within one endorsement area that are not in coherent sequence. (Advanced elective courses do not include Intro or Principle courses).
Understand Your Academic Record Example Graduation Plan & Endorsement
Does this need to change? Pick up a Selection Form today and come by the counseling office on either campus and resubmit this form. MR. C 10/19/2017 014927
Course Selection Procedures For 2018-2019 10 th Grade, Class of 2020
Materials You Received Today: 1. Draft Registration Form 2. Blank Registration Form (white and yellow duplicate) 3. Copy of Your Academic Record 4. List of Common Courses for 2018-2019 5. Advanced/AP Parent/Student Contract (Optional) (white and yellow duplicate)
Refer to the course selection guide online at the MHS website and at the Counselor s Corner website.
Know Your Graduation Plan Graduation plan descriptions are in the Montgomery High School Course Selection Guide: Page 4 FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT OR DISTINGUISHED Review your graduation plan using your strengths and post-secondary goals.
Understand Your Graduation Plan Page 4
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Understand Your Academic Record Top: Check for your demographics Check for EOC assessments Example Middle: Check classes by year Grades Credits Check total credits Bottom: GPA/Rank Graduation Type Endorsement
English English I Level or Advanced English II Level or Advanced English III Level, AP or Dual Credit English IV Level, AP, Dual Credit OR an additional English course
Mathematics All students must complete 4 credits in Math Foundation Plan With Endorsement - Algebra I, Geometry, and 2 additional math credits. Choice for the 3 rd Math Credit includes Math Models, Algebraic Reasoning or Algebra II. Choice for the 4 th Math credit includes: Algebra II, Pre Cal, AQR, Dual Credit and/or AP offerings. (Check with your current math teacher for his/her recommendation.) Distinguished Plan - Must include the completion of Algebra II. ANY MATH COURSE SELECTED WILL REQUIRE A CURRENT TEACHER S SIGNATURE in the SPRING of 2018.
Science All students must complete 4 credits in Science Biology or Advanced Biology Chemistry, or Advanced Chemistry/ IPC (if applicable) 3 rd and 4 th Credit options include: Physics Pathophysiology (CTE) Aquatic Science Principles of Engineering (CTE) Astronomy AP Biology Environmental Science AP Chemistry Animal Science (CTE) AP Physics 1, 2 Forensic Science (CTE) AP Environmental Science Anatomy & Physiology (CTE) Chemistry (if applicable) IPC MUST be taken prior to Chemistry.
Social Studies World Geography Level or Advanced or AP Human Geography World History Level, Advanced or AP U.S. History Level, AP or Dual Credit U.S. Gov t and Economics Level, AP or Dual Credit
Foreign Language Regardless of your graduation plan (Foundation w/ Endorsement, Distinguished), you are required to complete 2 credits of the same foreign language. If you are not currently in a foreign language class this year, you WILL need to register for either Spanish I or French I. Remember there are DC Credit offerings for Spanish III and IV, as well as AP Spanish Language and AP French Language.
Required Electives Required by the state of TEXAS 1 Credit - Fine Arts 1 Credit - Physical Education or equivalent 0.5 Credit Professional Communications/Teen Leadership/1 full year of Debate Required by MISD 1 Credit Business Information Management (BIM) 0.5 Credit Health
Electives Elective means choice Electives can be chosen from any subject area. Academic electives MAY be an additional science or math course or going beyond the required courses in an area. Think about your interests and goals, then choose electives according to your Endorsement. You will need at least 3 credits in your Endorsement. DO NOT sign up for an elective that you haven t completed the required prerequisite(s). DO NOT sign up for an elective OR alternate course that you are not willing to remain in for the upcoming year. DO NOT put Office Aide on your registration form You MUST complete an Office Aide Application from the counseling office and be approved prior to registering for the course.
Course Selection Guide Sample Page Course Name Course Number Course Description Review Prerequisites Course Length
Use the yellow draft copy to write out your course selections. Once you have decided on your primary and alternate requests, copy the information from the draft to the white registration form. Bring the completed WHITE COPY of the registration form with you to enter your classes in My Zone on Friday, October 27th Registration Form
What It Looks Like Filled Out Full year courses go all the way across You will get teacher signatures in the Spring of 2018. Semester courses two per line Choose alternate courses wisely Student and parent signatures
Advanced/AP Parent/Student Is it necessary? YES! This completed, signed contract MUST be submitted with your course selection form if you are choosing to enroll in advanced or Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Contract- update
Dual Credit and AP Courses Dual Credit Courses Dual Credit classes require students passing all or portions of the TSI test. Do Not sign up for a Dual Credit course without the required scores. If you have questions please see Mrs. Tullis in the Counseling Center. AP Courses Payment for all AP courses will be invoiced through the MY SCHOOL BUCKS online system and payment is due the first 6 weeks of school. If you have questions please see Mrs. Thompson in the Counseling Center.
Points To Remember Review your course history Review your graduation plan requirements Decide what you need to take to meet your goals Fill out the DRAFT - Double check it!! - ASK QUESTIONS!! CHECK PRE-REQUISITES in the course selection guide Complete Dual Credit requirements (if it applies to you) Complete the white Registration Form Again, you will obtain required teacher/sponsor/coach signatures in the Spring of 2018. Bring the completed WHITE COPY of the registration form with you to enter your classes in My Zone on Friday, October 27th.