Bridgeland Counseling Team A Da Tashanna Boutte Tashanna.Boutte@cfisd.net De HK Jennifer Cabello Jennifer.Cabello@cfisd.net HL ML Andi Lembcke Andrea.Lembcke@cfisd.net Secretary: Sandra Vines Sandra.Vines@cfisd.net Mo Sc Melissa Sheninger Melissa.Sheninger@cfisd.net Se Z Jennifer Watson Jennifer.Watson@cfisd.net Secretary: Annette Beltran Annette.Beltran@cfisd.net Coordinating Counselor: Secretary: Community Youth Services: Shayla Rodriguez-Bell Tricia Summa LaSondra McElroy Lasondra.Mcelroy@cfisd.net
Counselor Corner at Lunches (Monday Friday) Visit with the counselor on duty Sign up to see your counselor Provide information about Programs Opportunities Scheduling Career Planning
Advanced Classes Eligibility for K/AP-Level Course Entry: A grade of 85+ (previous yearly average) of L level class in same subject area OR 75+ in previous semester of K Students will be removed if they have a C- in a K/AP Level class at Semester Students will be removed if they have an F in a K/AP Level class for any grading period
Final Exam Exemption Policy 9 th grade one exam per semester Grade Absences Allowed A 90 100 3 B 80 89 3 C 75 79 No exemption C- 70 74 No exemption F 69 below No exemption
Grade Classification Standards
9 th Grade Year Basics 1.Meet high school graduation requirements 2.Work on GPA/class rank; earn college credit 3.Explore college/career options 4.Build resume; get involved! 5.Pass STAAR EOC tests
Foundation High School Program English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry, + 3 rd Math Credit Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 3 rd Science Credit Social Studies W.Geog/W.Hist + US History, + Govt&Eco Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 4 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 22 *Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students Student may not move to Foundation High School Program until AFTER their Sophomore year and must consult with Counselor
Foundation with Endorsements English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Maths (Alg 2 required for some) Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences Social Studies W. Geog/W. Hist + US History + Govt & Eco Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 6 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26 *Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students
Distinguished Level of Achievement To be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission a student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement. The Distinguished level of Achievement requires: 4 credits in math including Algebra II 4 credits in science All Foundation High School Program requirements At least one endorsement
1. Career & Technology Education- Four credits by taking at least 2 courses in same career cluster of the following cluster with at least 1 advanced course in the education and training, health sciences or human services sequences 2. JROTC- Four course for 4 credits
1. Social Studies A total of 5 courses for 5 credits 2. Foreign Language Four levels of same language OR Two levels of different languages 3. Fine Arts Four course in same fine arts area OR Two courses in one fine arts area and two courses in different fine arts area
1. Career & Technology Education 4 credits by taking at least 2 courses in the SAME career cluster with at least 1 advanced course 2. English Four English ELECTIVE credits (in addition to required English credits) with three levels in journalism, public speaking, or debate 3. Technology Four technology applications credits in animations, computer programming, business, a/v production
The STEM endorsement must include Algebra II, Chemistry, AND Physics as core components regardless of STEM options 1. Computer Science 4 Courses 2. CTE- Four credits by taking at least 2 courses in the same cluster that lead to a final course in the STEM cluster with at least 1 course at advanced level 3. Math 5 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite 4. Science 5 credits: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 2 courses from the 4 th science course state mandated list 5. Combination Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics, an additional math course, and additional science course, And three additional credits from Option 1 (Computer Science) and/or option 2 (CTE) in the STEM endorsement
1. 4x4 Four courses in each of the 4 core subject areas including English IV and Chemistry and/or Physic 2. AP Four AP credits or four Dual Credit course from among English, Math, Science, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts 3. Career & Technology Education Four courses that prep a student to enter the workforce/postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area, or among endorsement areas not in a coherent sequence
What colleges are saying A rigorous, well-rounded academic program 4 credits of English, 4 credits of math ( including algebra 2), and 4 credits of science (including Chemistry and Physics) 3 4 credits of social studies (some require World Geo and World History. 2 years of the same foreign language is required (3 years of the same language is preferred) Followed one s passions though electives or Well-rounded exploration of possibilities through electives
Grade Point Average (GPA) Cumulative grade point average is re-averaged each semester of high school All courses taken in high school are averaged in the GPA with a few non-credit exceptions The GPA for Cypress Fair ISD is based upon a 6.0 weighted scale It is the student s GPA that determines the student s class rank
Grading Scale L- Level On level Advanced Levels K/AP/DC & Horizons A = 90-100 A = 6.0 A = 7.0 B = 80-89 B = 5.0 B = 6.0 C = 75-79 C = 4.0 C = 5.0 C- = 70-74 C- = 3.0 C- = 4.0 F = 0-69 F= 0.0 F = 0.0
Honor Graduate Requirements Cum Laude - 6.00 6.24 GPA Magna Cum Laude - 6.25 6.49 GPA Summa Cum Laude - 6.5 + GPA Recognition at graduation ceremony and Senior Award Night
To compute: Determine each semester letter grade Award grade points Add points together Divide by total number of semester averages added together Carry out to 4 decimal points English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 80 (B) = 5 W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6 Biology 78 (C) = 4 Spanish I 83 (B) = 5 PACE 92 (A) =6 PE/ Ath. 100 (A) =6 = 38 38 / 7 = 5.428 GPA
What does an F do to my GPA GPA Calculation without F : English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 80 (B) = 5 W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6 Biology 78 (C) = 4 Spanish I 83 (B) = 5 Pace 92 (A) = 6 PE/Ath. 100 (A) = 6 38 38 / 7 = 5.42857 GPA GPA Calculation with F : English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 60 (F) = 0 W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6 Biology 78 (C) = 4 Spanish I 83 (B) = 5 Pace 92 (A) = 6 PE/Ath. 100 (A) = 6 33 33/7=4.7142 GPA
How is a semester Average Calculated 1 st 9 Week Grade added three times 2 nd 9 Week Grade added three times Semester Exam counts as 1/7 of the semester grade* *Unless you are exempt from semester exam
Year averages are an average of the Fall and Spring semester grades. Students MUST pass the Spring semester. A student that passes both semesters will receive full credit. Fall Spring YEAR CREDIT 75 Pass 75 PASS 75 PASS 1.0 65 FAIL 75 PASS 70 PASS 1.0 65 FAIL 70 PASS 68 FAIL.5 MUST MAKE UP FALL 75 PASS 65 FAIL 70 FAIL.5 MUST MAKE UP SPRING 65 FAIL 65 FAIL 65 FAIL 0.0
Top 10% Admissions Automatic admission to Texas public institutions; Currently - Top 8% for UT Austin for the class of 2016 ( percentage is determined each fall) 2019-2020 Top 6% for UT Must submit completed application prior to deadline set by the university Apply no later than 2 years after graduating from high school Graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement Provide additional documents required by the university
Advanced Placement Program Offers a chance to receive college credit through AP exam, if passed. ( The exam score and type of credit awarded varies with each university.) 9 th /10 th grade: Human Geog AP or World History AP 11 th/ 12th grade: U.S. History AP, English III AP, English IV AP, Psychology AP, Various Science AP courses, Computer Science AP courses, Government/ Economics AP, Language AP courses, Art AP courses Statistics AP and Calculus AB/BC AP Dual Credit Earn both high school and college credit with Lone Star College for certain courses taken at the high school. Registration with Lone Star College with pre-requisite testing Payment to Lone Star College Parent and Student meetings prior to registration times. More information will be available in the Spring
Summer School District Credit By Exam (CBE) Correspondence Course (Texas Tech) Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) **Students must have counselor permission before registering for these types of courses
PACE Personal, Academic, & Career Explorations Semester course designed to assist students in the transition from middle school to high school and build skills that will assist them in the future transitions to career, college, adulthood, and independence. Students will actively work to develop a personalized plan for life success based on their career aspirations.
Electives are ways to explore interests and develop passions Elective choice takes on greater importance with Foundation Plan graduates as these lead to endorsements Elective strands can be good ways to develop leadership skills
Career Options Fair October 24, 2017 5:30-7:30 PM @ The Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress Information Sessions: 5:45 pm 6:15 pm 6:45 pm For students grade 6-12 and parents Graduation endorsement options and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs 21 st century skills for the global marketplace Browse the Career Fair to speak directly to representatives from a variety of trade/technical schools and programs as well as representatives from each high school CTE program.
# 4 Build Résumé Get Involved!
Get Involved! Make your years as a Bridgeland BEAR GREAT! Extracurricular Activities that you are INVOLVED with not merely a member. Join a UIL team: Athletics, Fine Arts program, UIL Academic team Join or Start a Club run for office, chair a committee Outside of school activities church, scouts, club sports Our Freshman & Sophomores have opportunities to be leaders
Clubs and Organizations Club Name Sponsor(s) Meeting Date(s) Mtg Location Hosa Chris Oldham 10/10/2017 1509 Bridgeland FFA Sydney Harris 10/2/2017 1557 Green Garden Club Kirsten Hudges 9/27/2017 2231 Building bridges/no Place for Hate Lisa Locklin/Karen Lutz Wednesdays 1306 Drama Club Cory Kelly 9/27/2017 Blk Box Theater Book Club Michelle Walker 10/17/2017 Library Book Battles Michelle Walker 10/10/2017 Library Girls with Games Boys with Books Michelle Walker 10/3/22017 Library Computer Club McGowan 10/4/2017 2004 Game Design McGowan 10/3/2017 2004 Math Club Hudson Rains 10/5/2017 3017 Science Olympiad E Braun/J Headlee 10/19/2017 1121 YLPA/YMPA TaShanda Franklin Mon and Wed Cafeteria Key Club Michelle Williams Wednesday 1206 Model UN Megan Puckett Tuesday 1318
Volunteer Hours Any activity that benefits others for which you do not receive payment. (tutoring, babysitting, yardwork, organized activities, missions trips) Begin NOW volunteering in the community, at school, or with your church Keep folder with record of hours accumulated More important than the number of hours, the lessons you learn/how service Affects you. Write down a few notes you can use later for essays/résumé. Display of commitment to a specific cause; more important to college application than multiple short term volunteer activitie
# 5 Testing! Prepare and Pass End of Course Exams
Class of 2021 State Mandated Testing Requirements STAAR End-of Course (EOC) assessment English I & II, Algebra I, Biology, US History All CFISD students must pass all EOC STAAR assessments in order to walk in Graduation ceremonies. Move-in students from home school, private school, or out-of-state public school settings with transcripted EOC course will NOT be required to test in those subjects previously transcripted. Students earning credit through other options (CBE, correspondence, summer school) in EOC-tested courses will be required to take an EOC for that course. Can retest to reach passing in December, Spring, or Summer
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