Freshman Parent Orientation Connally High School Class of 2020

CHS Administration Team

Classification of Students - 9 th Grade  no credits - Freshman - 10 th Grade  6 credits - Sophomore - 11 th Grade  12 credits - Junior - 12 th Grade  18 credits - Senior

Graduation Requirements 26 Credits Core Classes Electives with in Pathway CHS required courses Graduation Plan Foundation Plan Endorsements Distinguished Achievement Satisfactory Performance on STAAR Exams English 1 EOC English 2 EOC Biology EOC Algebra 1 EOC US History EOC

Graduation Plans 4 Ways to Complete the Plan  Foundation Requirements  Minimum to graduate  Endorsements  STEM  Business & Industry  Public Service  Arts & Humanities  Multidisciplinary  Distinguished  4 Math, 4 Science, 1 Endorsement  Performance Acknowledgements

Foundation Plan Foundation Plan o English/Language Arts (4) o English 1 o English 2 o English 3 o English 4 o Math (3) o Algebra 1 o Geometry o Advanced Math (Math Models, Alg 2, AQR) o Science (3) o Biology and o Chemistry, Phyhsics o Advanced Science o Social Studies (3) o World History o US History o Government & Economics o Foreign Language (2) o Fine Art (1) o Physical Education (1) o Interpersonal Studies (0.5) o Speech (0.5) o Business Information Management (1) o Electives (7)

Endorsements o STEM o Math o Science o Business & Industry o Construction Tech o Fashion Design o Tech Apps o Business Management o Finance o Info Tech o Newspaper o Yearbook o Debate o Arts & Humanities o Art o Music o Theater Arts o Language o Social Studies o English o Public Service o JROTC o Health Science o Human Services o Law o Multidisciplinary o Combination

Distinguished and Performance Acknowledgements Performance Acknowledgments: - 12 Hrs Dual 3.0 or Associates Degree - AP Score of PSAT Commended Scholar + - SAT Combined ACT Comp 28 FoundationEndorsement 4 Math (Including Alg 2) 4 ScienceDistinguished

Course Acceleration / Recovery - Credit by Exam - Offered twice a year for credit - $35 deposit that is refunded after test - APEX

Advanced Courses - Pre – AP: Pre Advanced Placement - Prepares students for coursework that models the rigor of college classes - AP: Advanced Placement - Enables students to potentially earn college credit while earning High School credit. - Must score 3+ on end of course exam - Dual Credit - Enables students to earn high school and college credit at the same time (MCC and TSTC) - Student must apply to attend

Automatic College Admissions Texas students may be eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university if they meet certain criteria; Earn a G.P.A in the top 10 percent* of his/her high school graduating class Graduate from a Texas public or private high school Graduate on the DISTINGUISHED PLAN satisfy ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks by earning a score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 or the equivalent on the SAT assessment Apply for admission to a state college or universitywithin the first two school years after HS graduation *Top 7% for the University of Texas For more specific details visit

Absences and Loss of Credit - Must have 90 % attendance to receive credit (even excused absences count against) - If absent: - Parent call that day - Bring a signed parent note when student returns

School Supplies Each teacher will have their own list of supplies needed. In general, expect that your child will need the following: - binder - notebook paper -pens & pencils -pens & pencils - student planner (issued by CHS) - student ID (issued by CHS)

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