Franklin High School 2017-18 Pre-Registration
Your Mai Campus A-Cl Ms. Winn Cm-Har Mrs. Schuler Has-Mon Mrs. Lafleur Moo-Rol Mr. Hunter Rom-Z Vacancy Magnet Campus A-Li Mrs. Martinez Ll-Z Mrs. Angel
Start thinking about college Visit the Go Center to find out about different colleges. Junior year is a good time for college visits. Explore the websites of your chosen colleges for important high school information. The PSAT is a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This contest awards more scholarships than any other.
Taking the SAT and/or ACT ACT Sections: math, reading, science, English, writing Measures academic achievement in 5 subject areas Score on each section ranges from 1-36. The composite score is an average of the section scores. www.act.org SAT Sections: math, evidencebased reading and writing, optional essay Emphasis on reasoning Emphasis on the meaning of words in context Scores range from 400 to 1600. Essay results reported separated. www.collegeboard.com
Top 10% Rule Students who graduate in the top ten percent of their graduating class are eligible for admission to any public college or university in Texas. *Exception UT Austin admits top 7%
FRANKLIN GO CENTER SCHOOLOGY COURSES Sign up for the following 3 courses and get the latest information and resources on scholarships, college visits, and the college application process all from the comfort of your laptop or visit Mr. Couder in room s133 on the main campus or 142 at the magnet campus. Scholarship Course Access Code: S267K-NFZ5T College Visits Course Access Code 6KKDX-4VC43 Important College Info. 4K7QC-F7MVP
raise.me Micro-Scholarships What is raise.me? Discover colleges and earn scholarships for your academic and extracurricular achievements throughout high school. ( Micro-Scholarships ) You could be eligible to earn Micro- Scholarships towards our partner colleges. These achievements can include good grades, participating in clubs, playing on a sports team, & volunteering. They can include AP courses, honors classes, and dual credit courses, too.
NCAA Eligibility Center Athletes desiring to play at the collegiate level should register at this website: www.eligibilitycenter.org ***Credits earned through Credit by Exam or on Odyssey DO NOT count toward the core requirements for NCAA eligibility.
Gifted and Talented Independent Study Class Students work with community mentors to plan and carry out a project of their choosing. Students must be designated GT Counts as an elective
Pre-AP/AP vs. Dual Credit The decision should be primarily based on where you are planning to attend college. Colleges always look for rigor of schedule.
Pre-AP Course Offerings English 1 Pre-AP English 2 Pre-AP Algebra 1 Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra 2 Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology Pre-AP Spanish 3 Pre-AP French 3 Pre-AP
AP Course Offerings AP English 3 AP English 4 Calculus AB AP (year long) Calculus AB AP (fall) Physics 1 AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Calculus BC AP (Spring) Physics 2 AP Statistics AP AP Spanish 4 AP Human Geography AP Spanish 5 AP World History AP French 4 AP US History AP Macro Economics* AP Micro Economics* AP US Govt AP Comparative Govt (Elective Credit Only) AP European History AP Psychology AP Art Drawing AP Art 2D Design AP Art 3D Design AP Art History * Will satisfy Economics graduation requirement & students may enroll in both
AP vs. Dual Credit AP AP classes ALWAYS count as HS credit. Classes are taken on the FHS Campus. College level coursework with an AP exam that could potentially earn college credit. Acceptance of credit nationwide is based on the individual University. Typically a score of 3 or higher is required to earn credit. Student must contact college to verify acceptance. Open enrollment Students must pay to take the AP exam. (Fee is much less if you qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.) Dual Credit Check with your chosen college to see if the DC course counts as the named HS course or as an elective. Classes are taken on the FHS Campus. Coursework will transfer to most Texas public universities with a grade of C or better. Coursework might transfer to other Universities. Student must contact college to verify acceptance. Students must meet TSI (college readiness) standards to enroll. Tuition is free.
Dual Credit Courses Offered at Franklin Dual Credit U.S. History Dual Credit Macro Economics Dual Credit Sociology Dual Credit English III Dual Credit English IV Dual Credit Geology (lab) Dual Credit Pre-Calculus (lab one semester) Dual Credit Music Appreciation Dual Credit Speech Dual Credit Learning Framework Courses offerings are based on student request and student must pass TSI test to qualify
Dual Credit English 3 & 4 College Credit at Franklin Regular English curriculum with college level essays. You do not have to be a great writer. You will be taught how to write. Dual Credit English 3 is a prerequisite to Dual Credit English 4. No cost. You take the course here during Junior and/or Senior English for free just pay with your hard work. Warning: Because this is EPCC, this credit will not transfer to all colleges. Check with your selected colleges to see if Dual Credit will work for you.
Time to select courses On the Pre-registration form: Start by marking your Endorsement Select 8 Courses Use the HB5 Planning Guide to complete your 8 courses. Make sure you are registering for courses that meet your graduation requirements & Endorsement 3 Alternate courses
English 1 English 2 English 3 Advanced English Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Advanced Mathematics Biology I One Adv. Science Course, Category 1 Two Adv. Science Courses, Category 2 World History or World Geography US History Government Economics
Foreign Language (Same Language) 2.0 Credits P.E. or P.E Equivalent 1.0 Credit 0.5 Health OR 1.0 Health Science I Communication Apps (Speech).5 Credits Fine Arts Same Genre 1.0 Credit Technology Credit 1.0 Credit Elective Credit 0.5 to 1.0 Credit
English 4 credits English I or PAP English I English II or PAP English II English III, AP English III or DC English III Advanced English course or English 4, AP English 4, or DC English 4 (must pass DC English 3)
Math 4 credits Algebra I or PAP Algebra I (1 credit) Geometry or PAP Geometry (1 credit) Algebra 2 or PAP Algebra 2 (1 credit) Advanced Math Course (1 credit)math of Models, Pre- Calculus, PAP Pre-Calculus, DC Pre- Calculus, Statistics, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, or Algebraic Reasoning
Science 4 credits Biology or PAP Biology - 1.0 Credit 1 advanced Science course from Category 1 1.0 credit (Chemistry) 1 advanced Science course from Category 2 1.0 credit (Physics) 1 advanced Science course from Category 2 1.0 credit
Social Studies 3 credits World Geography or AP Human Geography World History or AP World History BOTH WORLD GEOG AND WORLD HISTORY ARE RECOMMENDED U.S. History, Dual Credit U.S History or AP U.S. History Economics or AP Economics or Dual Credit Macro Economics or Dual Credit Micro Economics Us Government or AP US Government
Spanish French Foreign Language 2 credits (Must be 2 years of the same language) It is the district recommendation that NATIVE speakers of a language be placed in Level 3 courses (i.e. Spanish 3). FHS will adhere to this recommendation unless the parent opts out via written request.
Fine Arts 1 credit Art AP Art History Band and Marching Band Choir Principles of Dance World Dance Forms Ballroom Dance Guitar Orchestra Piano Theater Technical Theatre DC Music Appreciation (Must enroll in full year to satisfy fine art requirement but 1 semester will be dual credit) Music Appreciation Must be 1.0 credit in the SAME genre
Technology 1 credit Principles of Architectural Design Business Info. Mgmt. I (BIM) Principles of Applied Engineering (STEM) Digital Interactive Multimedia Digital Design and Media Production Interior Design Engineering Design & Presentation Must be 1.0 credit of the SAME course
Speech Communication Applications.5 credit or Dual Credit Speech (0 period only) AND.5 Credit
PE Aerobics P.E. 1 credit PE Individual Sports Major Sports-Coach approved. Most of these are double-blocked. Air Force JROTC Marching Band Dance Any combination of these courses
Endorsements 4 Credits What is an Endorsement? An endorsement is earned when a student completes a sequence of courses in a concentrated area of study. Endorsement Areas: *Arts and Humanities *Business and Industry *Multidisciplinary *Public Services *Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Arts and Humanities (A) Five Social Studies (B) LOTE, Same Language ( 1 X 4) (C) LOTE, Different Languages (2 X 2) (E) Fine Arts, 4 courses from 1 or 2 categories (F) English Language Arts
Business and Industry (A) CCTE 3-D Animation (A) CCTE Architectural Design (A) CCTE Automotive Repair-- Collision, ASE Certification, Diesel (A) CCTE Computer Maintenance (A) CCTE Construction Technology (A) CCTE Cosmetology-Manicurist or Cosmetology (A) CCTE Electrical Technology (A) CCTE Fashion Design (A) CCTE Graphic Design (A) CCTE Metal Trades (Welding) (A) CCTE Networking and Security (A) CCTE Veterinary Assistant (A) Accounting (B) English-debate, yearbook, or newspaper (D) Business Combination
Public Service (A) CCTE Culinary Arts * (A) CCTE Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Administration * (A) CCTE Emergency Medical Technician * (A) CCTE Pharmacy Technician * * Only available at CCTE (A) CCTE Sports Medicine * (A) CCTE Law Enforcement * (A) Child Development Lab-CDL (B) JROTC
(A) CCTE Engineering Design (C) 5 credits Math (D) 5 credits Science
CCTE Courses Courses are held at CCTE and transportation is provided. Most courses meet every other day, morning or afternoon. Health Sciences, Cosmetology, Nail Tech, and Auto Tech meet daily. Vet Tech and Health Science-90 G.P.A to be accepted to program
Multi-Disciplinary Studies (B) Core Concentration (C) Advanced (AP & Dual Credit classes)
Your Endorsement Letter: Graduation is granted based on completing Foundation and Endorsement courses. A signed copy is on file with your counselor from 9 th Grade
Performance Acknowledgments Dual Credit Courses Bilingualism AP Test Scores PSAT, ACT-PLAN, ACT/SAT Scores Business or Industry Certification/License
End Of Course Exams you must pass before graduation: End Of Course Exams: English 1 English 2 Biology Algebra 1 US History Students who earned credit for any of the above listed courses at an accredited school outside of Texas or at an accredited private school in El Paso, prior to enrolling in EPISD do not have to take the STARR EOC tests in those subjects.
Community Service Hours "Community Service is service performed for approved persons, organizations or agencies outside of the student's home and/or family. All students are required to meet the 15 hour/semester Community Service requirement in order to graduate. (30 hours total for each school year) Students will be responsible for logging in their service hours. For more information and to log in hours go to: www.episd.org/service Students that have not completed community service hours will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremony but will receive diploma.
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