Welcome Prosper High School Class of 2021! Incoming 9th Grade Students/Parents

Agenda PowerPoint Presentation - Graduation Requirements - Pre-AP/AP levels - Course Selection Process Endorsement Signature Page Questions

Graduation Program for Class of 2021 Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits Performance Acknowledgements Outstanding Performance in a Dual Credit Course Outstanding Performance on an AP Exam Bilingualism & Bi-literacy Outstanding Performance on the PSAT, SAT or ACT National or International Business or Industry Certification or License

What is a credit? When a student successfully completes a course with a grade of 70 or higher, he receives .5 credit for each semester Many middle school students enter high school with credits from classes completed in 8th grade, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Credits are recorded on a transcript at the end of each semester

Graduation Requirements 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Studies 1 Credit of Physical Education 2 Credits of the same Language Other Than English (LOTE) 1 Credit of the same Fine Art Electives to meet Endorsement Requirements

End of Course (STAAR) Assessment – Graduation Requirements English I English II Algebra I Biology US History

Foundation Core Requirements English English I, English II, English III, Advanced English Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math Social Studies World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics Science* Biology, +3

Science Options* Option #1: Biology – Chemistry – Physics - 1 Advanced Science Option #2: Biology – Chemistry – 3rd Advanced Science – 4th Advanced Science Advanced Sciences: Environmental Systems, Earth Space Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Environmental Systems Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Forensic Science

Physical Education – 1 credit Adventures in Outdoor Education * Individual and Team Sports/Foundations (PE) Aerobics Weightlifting Athletics (Sign up for SAME sport all year) Marching Band (fall semester only) Cheerleading * Drill Team – Talonettes Off-Campus PE – Online application * Can be taken concurrently with another Physical Education course

Athletic Try-Outs *excluding Golf & Swimming All students can sign up for any athletic class* they wish, but they must make the team in order to stay in the class. Cuts are typically made the first two weeks of school, for some sports. Others may be later in the year. Those not making the team will be moved to PE This may affect schedule Contact coaches for more info - list on website *excluding Golf & Swimming

LOTE (Languages Other Than English) 2 or 3 credits Options: Spanish French AP Latin American Sign Language* Computer Science* *check college to make sure it is accepted as Foreign Language requirement

Fine Arts – 1 credit Fine Arts Options (1 credit of same fine art): Band Choir Art Theater Technical Theater Principles of Floral Design Digital Art & Animation Dance/Drill Team Color Guard/Winter Guard

Endorsements Listed on Transcript STEM Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Mathematics Business & Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Animation, Arts, AV Technology and Communications, Business Management & Admin, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing, Transportation and Logistics, Debate, Newspaper, Yearbook Public Service Education & Training, Health Science, Law Public Safety Corrections & Security Arts & Humanities Social Studies, Languages Other Than English, Fine Arts Multidisciplinary

Pre-AP or Advanced Placement What is the Pre-AP/AP program? Allows students to participate in college preparatory courses and possibly receive college credit while still in high school Who can enroll in a Pre-AP/AP course? Any student!

Pre-AP and AP Courses More complex and faster pace Pre-AP courses prepare students for AP courses AP courses may earn college credit with a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam at the end of the year Current 8th grade teachers may be good resources to help students determine if Pre-AP courses are appropriate for 9th grade

Is Pre-AP/AP right for me? Higher level and more divergent thinking in coursework and assignments More independent work outside of class No late work accepted Does not allow retests Do I possess these qualities? *Enjoy the subject *Efficient note taker *Self-manager *Meet deadlines *Motivated *Work independently *Organized *Goes beyond teacher expectation *Like to read *Manage time well

Most Importantly…. Consider how much time each Pre-AP or AP course demands Consider extra-curricular activities your student is involved in Consider your child – balance is important! Level changes are only made at the end of the first six weeks and at the end of the first semester.

Course Catalog Find the complete 2017-18 Course Catalog on-line at www.prosper-isd.net under Counselor/Course Selection 2017-18 All course offerings are subject to change. Funding levels and student interest may affect whether or not a course is available.

GPA and Level 1, Level 2, & Level 3 Courses Level 1 courses are grade-level classes worth a maximum of 5.0 grade points Level 2 courses are Pre-AP/Honors courses worth a maximum of 5.5 grade points Level 3 courses are Advanced Placement (AP)/Advanced Honors & Dual Credit (DC) courses worth a maximum of 6.0 grade points

G.P.A. = Grade Point Average Numerical Grade Level 1 Regular Course Level 2 Pre-AP Course Level 3 AP Courses Dual Credit Course 100 5.0 5.5 6.0 99 4.9 5.4 5.9 98 4.8 5.3 5.8 97 4.7 5.2 5.7 96 4.6 5.1 5.6 95 4.5 94 4.4 93 4.3 92 4.2 91 4.1 90 4.0

How to Determine Credit and GPA Weighting for Each Course Selected. Match the levels on the course description and GPA Chart.

Course Selection Process Read your Graduation Plan Booklet – contains detailed information on credits required, endorsements, and performance acknowledgments Course Worksheet/Reference Sheet – contains all courses students may choose from, students should list 8 choices plus 2 alternates Endorsement Commitment Course Catalog – descriptions of courses located on the PHS website

Schedule Changes No course selection changes will be made after the last school day of the school year. Please choose classes carefully!

Important Dates: February 1st – Clubs, Electives, & Organizations EXPO February 8th – All Course Selections Due in Career Cruising February 15th & 16th – PHS Counselors at Middle schools May 19th – 8th PHS Flight School June 2nd – Last day to submit course selection changes

PHS Counselors Mrs. Wiseman (A-B) Mrs. Wells (C-F) Mrs. Roach (G-K) Mrs. Cooper (L-Or) Mrs. Loving (Os-So) Mrs. Sullivan (Sp-Z) Ms. Vinson – Testing Coordinator/ College and Careers Mrs. Benavides – Counseling Secretary

We are looking forward to a GREAT 4 years with you and your child! Thank you! We are looking forward to a GREAT 4 years with you and your child!