to your HIGH SCHOOL Pre-Registration Process

SM1 SM2 SM3 SM4 Language Arts 09/10 ENG 1:Q /11 ENG 2:H 78 * /11 ENG 2:R /12 APENGLAN:P Speech 08/09 COMMAPP J Mathematics 09/10 ALG /10 GEOM:Q /11 ALG /11 PRE CALC Loss of Credit Averaging Policy

A student will automatically lose credit for their classes if they miss more than 4 days in a nine week period whether or not the absences are excused. Upon return of an absence, a student has only 3 days in which to submit an excuse to the attendance office, otherwise the absence will remain unexcused.  If the absences are excused, a student will be given the opportunity to attend Saturday schools for every additional day they missed. Deadlines do apply.  If the absences are unexcused, a student will lose credit for the classes and will not be able to make them up by attending Saturday schools. Students will be given the opportunity to turn in an “Appeal Letter” if there are extenuating circumstances. Loss of Credit-Attendance Policy

The student must have a semester grade of at least a 65 to qualify for the averaging of two semesters. The average of both semesters must be a 70 or higher for credit to be earned. Averaging policy does not apply for lost credits due to attendance. Averaging Policy

10 th grade 6 credits 11 th grade12 credits 12 th grade18 credits

26 credits Total number of Credits to Graduate

Total Credits

 Local Credit by Exam--- students may take a local CBE for a course they have previously failed or lost credit in. (70%)  Plato--recovery program available to students 2 days a week from 4-6:00 p.m. These classes are for courses that students have failed, or lost credit due to attendance, however, they must meet specific requirements.  Summer School---students can recover credits that they previously failed or lost credit in or can take classes (Speech, Health or BUSIM1) for acceleration for $150 per ½ credit.  Correspondence courses---through Texas Tech or the University of Texas at Austin, students may take correspondence courses. The course must be approved by the students’ counselor. Additional ways to earn credits

While students are considered for NHS during the Junior year, student records are evaluated at the start of freshman year. Students must meet specific criteria:  GPA must be a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Must have completed 4 Pre AP courses and be enrolled in at least 1 more their Junior year.  Must receive no more than 1 “Denial” from:  Any grade below a 70  Negative comments from the staff  5 Unexcused absences  Loss of credit due to excessive absences  Referrals and detentions DAEP placement = automatic denial National Honor Society

Students must complete a packet which includes:  Co-curricular Activities  Leadership positions  Recognitions and Awards  Service Activities:  Students must complete 20 hours of community service (1/2 of which need to be in tutoring)  15 additional hours are required their Senior year (1/2 of which need to be in tutoring) National Honor Society cont.

Only the core classes are calculated into the Grade Point Average…….. English Math Science Social Studies Courses taken through Summer School, Ed Options, AEP, Credit By Exam or off campus programs are not calculated into the GPA GPA(Grade Point Average)

CPCollege Prep Pre-APPre Advanced Placement DEDual Enrollment APAdvanced Placement ELLEnglish Language Learners Level of Courses

 Pre-AP, Dual and AP English courses may have a required summer reading list  AP courses, including Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language may have a required summer assignment  Pre-AP and AP courses have a contract, outlining the level of commitment and exit criteria, which must be signed when classes begin For additional details on summer assignments, visit the high school website, Counselor’s Corner Important Reminders about Advanced courses

HB 5 Beginning with the th graders and beyond, the Foundation High School Program will replace the DAP, Recommended and Minimum High School Programs. Students may earn one or more endorsements in the following areas: Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Services STEM Multidisciplinary

Endorsement #1 Arts and Humanities Includes courses directly related to: Political Science World Languages Cultural studies English Literature History Fine Arts

Endorsement #2 Business & Industry Includes courses directly related to: Accounting Information Technology Communications Architecture Finance Construction HVAC Graphic Design Marketing Logistics Agricultural Science Welding Automotive Technology Database Management

Endorsement #3 Public Services Includes courses directly related to: Health Sciences and Occupations Education and Training Law Enforcement Human Services

Endorsement #4 STEM Includes courses directly related to: Science Technology Engineering Advanced Math Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics are required courses for this endorsement.

Endorsement #5 Multidisciplinary Studies Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.

Arts & Humanities -- None --- Business & Industry Public Services Multidisciplinary Studies --- None --- STEM

 PLEASE select your courses carefully based on your commitment level and interests…..  When selecting classes, refer to your transcript, 4 year plan or Endorsement and elective course sheet (available on the website, Counselors Corner).  You must select 9 courses. If you don’t, WE WILL !!  You must write down the name and the number of the course you are selecting  Indicate additional courses you are interested in.

Current Schedule: 1) ______________ 2) _____________ 3) ______________ 4)_____________ 5) ____________ Student Name:_________________________________ ID#:______________ Phone #:_________________ Current Grade Level: 9 th or 10 th and Career Cluster #______ Plan on graduating in 4 years_________, 3 ½ years _________ or 3 years __________ Endorsement #1 ARTS & HUMANITIES Courses related to arts, foreign languages and social studies #2 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Agriculture Architecture and Constr. Audio/Video Business Information Technology Automotive #3 PUBLIC SERVICE Education & Training Health Sci. Human Services Law, Public Safety and Corr. Services #4 STEM Science Technology Engineering Math #5 MULTI- DISCIPLINARY Combination of 1-11 Career Clusters For qualifying courses, see Elective Course Sheet. 1.____________________ (Endorsement Elective) Circle and Write down course name and number

_________ Teacher Recommendation Social Studies 3 CourseCPPre-APDualAP World Geography 9 th grade: Recommended for Endorsement 1, 2, 4 or 5 or World History 10 th grade: Recommended for Endorsement 1, 3 or N/A N/A N/A 0311 US History *0320/ Government I & Economics 0332/ / / / 0325 Government II (Elective ONLY) N/A 2330N/A 2.____________________ (Social Studies or Elective)

Circle and Write down course name and number 3.__ (Language Arts) Ex: English II CP 0132 Lang Arts 4 CourseCP Pre- AP AP DE th ESL ESL 90 EXT English I N/A /2115 English II N/A /2116 English III *0140/ N/A English IV N/A * Year Long Course paired with DE US History __ Teacher Recommendation

4. ______ (Mathematics) Ex: Geometry CP 0370 Mathematics 4 CourseCP Pre- AP AP DE th ESL ESL 90 EXT Algebra I N/A /2367 Geometry N/A Math Models0388N/A Algebra II N/A Quantitative Reasoning 0389N/A Pre Calculus N/A Pre Cal /Col AlgN/A *0397N/A AP Calculus ABN/A 0396N/A AP Calculus BCN/A 0393N/A AP StatisticsN/A 0922N/A _____ Teacher Recommendation

Ex: Chemistry Pre-AP 0420 Science 4 CourseCP Pre- AP AP DE th IPC N/A Biology DE Bio I 0418 (fall) AP/DE Bio II 2418 (spr) Chemistry N/A Physics : 0436N/A Anatomy/Phys N/A Scientific Research and Design N/A Forensic Science N/A Microbiology N/A Env. ScienceN/A N/A Reminder: All shaded courses should be taken after Physics CP or Pre-AP. __ Teacher Recommendation 3.__ (Science)

For the next series of choices, select courses from, the required coursework indicated, your personalized 4 year plan and/or elective sheet available on the web site. Remember when participating in Band, Athletics, JROTC or other programs that require a full year, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

Foreign language CourseIIIIII Pre AP AP Lang AP Lit Spanish E N/A Spanish S N/A French N/A 5. (Foreign Language or elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective. Circle and Write down course name and number

PE 1 I (9 th )II(10 th )III(11 th )IV(12 th ) PE (Boys) PE (Girls) 0563/ /0564 For Individual Sports and additional PE Equivalent courses, see Elective Course Sheet 6. ( PE or Athletics or elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective. Remember when participating in Band, Athletics, JROTC or other programs that require a full year commitment, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

½ Health ½-1 Professional Communication Course9th10th11th12th Health (NOT HB5) N/A0690 Prof. Comm.N/A DE DE 7. ( Communication or Elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Tech 1 Course9th10th11th12th BUSIM10532 Or additional qualifying Technology Application: Principles of Audio/Video Technology Principles of Information Technology Animation Audio Video Production Commercial Photography Computer Programming Graphic Design & Illustration Web Technologies 8. (Technology Application or Elect) If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Fine Art 1 CourseIIIIIIIVDE For additional qualifying Fine Art courses, see Elective Course Sheet. 9. (Fine Art or Elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective. Remember when participating in Band, Choir or other fine art programs that require a full year commitment, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

In the event that there are conflicts with my elective choices, I would be interested in the following electives: _____________________, _____________________, _______________________ Do you need to retake a half semester of any course? If so, indicate course and circle Semester A or B ____________________A or B _____________________A or B __________________A or B Student Signature ______________________________ Date ________________________ Parent Signature _______________________________ Date ________________________ Accounting IPainting IPrinciples of Law English ISpanish I

 If you need the 2 nd half of English II: Interior Design (0461) / English II B (0132)  If you need the 1 st half of Algebra I: Algebra I A (0362) / Principles of Human Services-Food Lab

FallSpring English II (90)World History (90) BusIM1 (90)Chemistry (90)Football (90) Geometry (50) Continuation of Geometry (50) Spanish III E (90)Art I (90) At the end of the school year, you will have completed 9 credits of high school requirements.

High School website Counselor’s Corner

Share this information with your parents/guardians. Counselors will be in the cafeteria during lunches the 10 th, 11 th and 12 th to assist with individual questions. Forms are due the 12 th in the cafeteria with the counselors. Thank you!!!