Handouts Schedule Card Graduation Plan List of Classes Dual Credit Form
Graduation Plan Endorsement Pathways for the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan and Foundation + Endorsement Plan Default Endorsement Pathways to an Endorsement are Individualized. Please view the FISD Course Catalog for recommended pathways and course prerequisites, including grade level allowances and many options.
Distinguished Level of Achievement Default Plan for Frisco ISD In order to be considered for Top Ten Percent Automatic Admission in Texas Public Universities, graduates MUST earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement. University of Texas Currently is Top Six Percent
Additional Graduation Requirements Five STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Exams English I 9 th Grade April 10 th 5 hour test Algebra I 8 th /9 th Grade May 8 th 4 hour test Biology 9 th Grade May 9 th 4 hour test English II 10 th Grade April 12 th 5 hour test US History 11 th Grade May 10 th 4 hour test Satisfactory Score Required
Rank and GPA Weighted grade points are used to determine rank in class. Courses taken in grades 9 12 through the regular school year will be used for GPA calculation. See the course academic guide for any exceptions to this rule. Courses taken in middle school for high school credit will be used for GPA calculation. Honor Graduate status is given to students with a 4.0 or higher GPA.
How Grade Points are Awarded Grade points are assigned each semester. The number of grade points assigned depends on the level of the course taken. Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of courses taken. No grade points will be awarded for a grade less than 70 AP/PAP Dual Credit On-Level Grade Point 95 100 5.5 94 99 5.4 93 98 5.3 92 97 5.2 91 96 5.1 90 95 100 5.0 89 94 99 4.9 88 93 98 4.8 87 92 97 4.7 86 91 96 4.6 85 90 95 4.5 84 89 94 4.4
AP Courses Shows colleges that you chose to take challenging rigorous courses Helps you develop time management and study skills needed for college Successful score on an AP Exam will save on college tuition Successful score on an AP Exam may help you advance and avoid required introductory courses
AP Courses Please be realistic in your choices Drop window will be at the end of the 1 st 6 weeks to on level courses Some AP courses do not have on level such as AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, etc Plan to take the AP Exam
AP Exam Registration 1 st Day to Register - February 2oth Register through www.mypaymentsplus.com Students must attend a Pre-Admin Session prior to test date. Dates and times will be announced.
Dual Credit Mandatory Meeting January 30 th at 6:00 PM Course Offerings- o, 3 rd, 4 th Periods English Both Fall and Spring Federal Government - One semester Economics One semester Math Biology Arts CTE courses Offered at WHS during 0 period English, Government, Economics See the course catalog for descriptions. Must meet the TSI College Readiness Standards If you do not achieve a passing grade of 70 or above in the first semester of a dual credit course, you will not be allowed to enroll in a dual credit course for the second semester.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) TSI is a program of assessment, advising, developmental education, and student support. Assessments: Collin College via College Board assessment Students may achieve exemption: SAT = Minimum - 480 Reading & Writing, 530 Math ACT = Minimum - 23 Composite, 19 English & Math
Career & Technology Education Work-Based Learning Classes Application Deadline February 16 th If you are applying for more than one class, tell your references (teachers) to expect more than one email to submit.
Other Application Courses Athletic Training Application is on the website See one of the Athletic Trainers for more information Sports Medicine Trainer Application Required Student Congress Application is on WHS website in the banner. See Mrs. Lancaster in E107 for more information ISM Independent Study and Mentorship Applications will be available around February 20 th Listen for announcements See Mrs. Secord in Room D107 for more information
Other Application Courses Practicum in Marketing at Wakeland Work-Based Learning 2 3 release periods possible Earn 3 credits for the year DECA membership is required See Mr. Drenowatz in E101 for more information You must complete the CTE online application Sports Management Internship Program @ Wakeland Articulated Program See Mr. Friedrich in Room E106 for more information You must complete the CTE online application You must also complete a Program Qualification Form (pick up in the counseling office)
Release Periods Seniors may request a release period Maximum of 2 Morning or Afternoon (any combination) Early Release or Late Arrivals will be adjusted if in conflict with selected courses. Release periods are not a priority. The best way to prepare for college is to take challenging courses.
Technology Credit
Just some reminders Dance I = PE & Fine Art (2.0 credits)- No Athletes Health Science (1.0) = Health credit 3D Modeling & Animation= Fine Art & Technology waiver (1.0) PE Partners is a full year class preference will be given to seniors Ag classes will be held at Frisco High School Some classes may require fees. Read the course description. Off Campus PE registration opens May 1 st at http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/off-campusphysical-education
Athletes Football only during the fall semester Volleyball only during the fall semester If you do not play a spring sport, then you will need to choose a class for the spring.
Do not add Dual Credit classes to this sheet.
Course Selections Approval from your Math, Science and English teachers is required! Draw a line beside your Math course, your Science course and your English course. Ask your teacher to sign-off on your selection Make sure you have 8 total classes on your card including release periods. If you want to make a change, draw 1 line through the course and write the new course in the blank to the right Make sure you include 4 good alternate choices Parent Signature is required!
Making a Schedule Change The master schedule will be based on the choices you have made on your schedule cards. Please review the courses very carefully! Deadline to make changes is April 13 th After April 13 th, only approved program changes (in or out of athletics, band, etc.) will be allowed through the second week of each semester.
Resources on the FISD Website
Read the Course Catalog! Description Fees Prerequisites
Preparing for College SAT/ACT Plan to take the ACT, SAT, or both by the end of your 11 th grade year. Sign Up for the Mock SAT Exam offered by our National Honor Society Registration is through MyPaymentsPlus Mock SAT Saturday, February 17 th These are offered in the fall and spring each year. Cost is $10 per exam.
Preparing for College SAT/ACT Free Test Prep Resources Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org SAT College Board - www.collegeboard.org ACT - www.act.org FISD has a contract with Princeton Review to provide SAT/ACT test preparation at a discount to our students. Many of the classes are offered at Wakeland High School Check the Princeton Review website at http://www.princetonreview.com for a list of test prep courses available.
Community Service Found on our website Log your hours Community Service Experience means You have good citizenship which is instrumental in the college admissions process You are passionate about making a difference in the world You are ready to take action and be involved Earn 100 hours or more and receive a special cord for graduation Only for Non-Profit Organizations! Your deadline to submit hours is April 1, 2019
College Events Frisco ISD Just Juniors will be on April 11 th at Lone Star High School at 6:30 pm A panel of college admission representatives will answer questions from the audience about the admission process Jumpstart Juniors will be May 23 th & 24 th - College Admission Representatives conduct presentations in junior level classes.
College Applications open as early as July 1, 2018 How to request a transcript
Create an account at www.parchment.com You should receive a code to open an account with Parchment through your school email in June. You will also be able to open an account without the code.
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov Application opens October 1, 2018 Everyone should complete - Determines eligibility for federal loans, grants, or workstudy programs. Many colleges require it for their own need-based aid packages Many colleges require it to qualify for their merit based scholarships
Go Center Sponsored by University of North Texas Available on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 12:00 Staffed by UNT students Assists students with college searches, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships Students can sign up by contacting their counselor
College Fair Wednesday Centennial High School January 24, 2018 6901 Coit Road 6 8 PM Frisco, Texas 75035 Open to all Frisco ISD students in grades 9-12. No registration required. Meet face-to-face with admissions representatives and learn about available majors, programs of study, the application process, financial aid and more.
Schedule Card Due January 31 st or February 1 st You will meet individually with your counselor Deadline for course changes is April 13th
WHS Counselors Laura Herod Kristy Phipps Stacy Purl Brenda Saldivar Holly McFarland Krystal Sanders A-B C-G H-Ma Mc-Sa Sc-Z College/Career
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