Class of 2021

East View High School Incoming 9th Grade Student Presentation

HIGH SCHOOL STUFF

Stuff to know about high school… Block Schedule Testing (finals, STAAR, PSAT, ASVAB, SAT, ACT) Regular, Pre-AP or AP Classes PE or Athletics Transcript – Permanent Record

Possible Modified Block Schedule 8 periods but over two days Some classes meet both days, and some meet every other day.

Testing Finals STAAR (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, US History) 9th Grade PSAT (optional) 11th Grade ASVAB SAT & ACT

Regular, Pre-AP, AP Classes? Please read through the Pre-AP/AP materials in your packet discuss this with your family and current teachers

PE or Athletics? Must have 1.0 credit to graduate Most students take one or the other their Freshmen year PE meets every other day Athletics meets every day, must try out and meet UIL requirements

Transcript PERMANENT record of all of your classes and state assessments (STAAR) All of your future employers, scholarship entities, and post-high school colleges and military require a transcript.

What do you want to be when you grow up? CHOOSING CLASSES What do you want to be when you grow up?

What do you want to do after high school? College Tech School Military Workforce Choose courses that match your interests and goals!

Course Guide Go through it with your parent and ask your current teachers lots of questions. www.georgetownisd.org

Choosing an Endorsement Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Service Multi-Disciplinary Remember: Endorsements can be changed

Graduation Plans

Distinguished Level of Achievement Important: The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for automatic admission to state 4 year colleges. The new Distinguished has only one requirement over “F+E”: Algebra II

What if I still don’t know? Most Freshmen take: English Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry) Science (Biology) Social Studies ( World Geog.) Foreign Language PE or Athletics Fine Art An Elective in a pathway

What if I still don’t know? Choose the Multidisciplinary Endorsement for now…you and your counselor will review it during your freshman year Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows for flexibility and assures college readiness.

Performance Acknowledgements Recognition for outstanding achievement in the following areas: Dual Credit Courses Early College Start Co-Enrollment Articulated Courses Languages AP Testing PSAT/SAT, ACT testing Certification/Licensure

Certifications Health Sciences Pharmacy Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Floral Design Finance Engineering Automotive Technology Culinary Arts

Student Packet: Parent Letter

Student Packet: Freshman Course Offerings

Student Packet: Course Selection Worksheet

Student Packet: Pre-AP/AP Guidelines

Student Packet: EVHS Helpful Contact Info

Helpful people EVHS Guidance Staff Alan Oakes Alpha A-D Amy Woodul Staff Member Assignment Alan Oakes Alpha A-D Amy Woodul Alpha E-L Cathy Matta Alpha M-R Sheila Lehmann Alpha Q-Z, Lead Counselor Tina Kepner Mental Health Therapist Laura Roberton Developmental Counselor Mickey Brown Administrative Asst. Helpful people

www.georgetownisd.org/evhs

Come to our Elective Fair!! Next Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Starts at 6 p.m. Organizations and clubs will be there to answer your questions Information meetings happen at 6:00 and 7:00

We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family! IN CLOSING… We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family!