Class of 2020 Registration for Junior Classes Independence High School Home of the Knights Class of 2020 Registration for Junior Classes

Here is some information for you in order to prepare!  Sophomores, registration for next year’s classes will be beginning soon! The IHS counselors will be meeting with you on February 8th- 13th through World History classes. Here is some information for you in order to prepare! 

Academic & Course Catalog The Academic & Course Catalogs are online Academic & Course Catalog The Academic & Course Catalogs are online! You can find the complete 2018-19 Academic Guide and Course Catalog online on the Frisco ISD website at:

Plan Carefully Some classes have prerequisites. Consult the course catalog and plan your schedule carefully. Example of a prerequisite: You must take Medical Terminology before you can take Health Science I. Pay attention to what you must first take in order to get to your ultimate goal. This is very important for CTE classes! 4

Want to learn more about the CTE programs? Ag., Food & Natural Resources Education and Training Business Management and Administration Information Technology Health Science Gov. & Public Administration Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Hospitality and Tourism Architecture and Construction Marketing Finance Art, AV Technology & Communications 5

How Many Credits are Required to Graduate? A student needs 26 credits in order to graduate. A half-credit is earned each semester for each class passed with a 70 or above average. Next year, as a junior, you must take a minimum of 6 classes (most juniors still decide to take 8). 6

Your Graduation Plan Requirements: Sophomores PLEASE REVIEW: Your Graduation Plan Requirements: 4 credits each year of all core classes: English, Math, Science, Social Studies 2 credits of Foreign Language: Spanish, French, Chinese 1 credit of PE 1 credit of Fine Art 1 credit of Technology .5 credit of Health .5 credit of Speech 4 credits of elective classes Total credits needed for graduation: 26 Log into HAC…check transcript for graduation requirements!

Promotion to 11th Grade To become a junior, you must have earned at least 12 total credits before the beginning of next year! 8

Information Technology, Finance, Architecture, Ag Science Sophomores must also earn an Endorsement during high school (by taking classes in one (or more) of these areas: Arts & Humanities Political Science, World Languages, Cultural Studies, Literature, History, Fine Arts Business & Industry Information Technology, Finance, Architecture, Ag Science

Endorsements continued STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Public Services Doctor, Nurse, Criminal Investigator, Law Clerk, Teacher, Athletic Trainer All IHS students will earn a Multi-Disciplinary endorsement by taking the 4 core classes each year. Additional endorsements will be earned simply by the classes you take in high school.

What is the AP CAPSTONE Program? AP Capstone is a two year program comprised of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance other AP courses. Both courses focus upon college-level composition, analysis, and research. AP Seminar can be taken as a sophomore or junior. It will count as an additional social studies credit. Group work is a huge part of the class. AP Research expands upon the research and writing opportunities explored in Seminar and culminates in a major research portfolio and essay. *The AP Research course is recommended for students who are entering their senior year of high school.

Earning a AP Capstone Diploma In order to earn the AP Capstone Diploma™, students musts earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research exams, and also must earn scores of 3 on four additional AP Exams of their choosing. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.

Check your potential college’s AP credit policy This year is a good year to start researching colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores. You should research this in advance. https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

Class Rank/GPA Your updated class rank and GPA, which will include 1st semester grades calculated in, will be posted for 10th graders to Family Connection and HAC in mid-February. 14

Remember….keep a good balance! SO IMPORTANT!!  In order to have a happy, healthy mind, you need to have balance in your life.  Too many PAP and AP classes can cause you to lose sleep and become anxious.  There are only so many hours in a day that you are not in school.  You need to keep a balance between school and downtime in order to be able to function.  Just because your friend is doing something doesn’t mean you have to do it, too.  Grades are important, but are not all that colleges are looking for! 15

Programs Needing Applications or Teacher Approval at IHS: Teacher Approval or Audition: Applications in Counseling Office: Band AP Music Theory Orchestra Athletic Trainer Choir Yearbook 2 & 3 Athletics Partner’s PE Teen Leadership 2 TV Broadcast 2 & 3- see Ms. Bagwell 16

Health Science Clinical Pharmacology Practicum in Government Are you planning on taking one of these upper-level CTE classes next year? You MUST complete the CTE Center Work-Based Learning Program Application, which can be found online on the CTE Center’s website!   The deadline for completed applications is Friday, February 16th.  ** Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. Courses listed below require a WBL Program Qualification Form Architectural Design II Child Guidance Practicum in Child Guidance Culinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Education and Training Practicum in Education & Training Electrocardiogram (EKG) Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) Health Science Clinical Pharmacology Practicum in Government Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration Practicum in Marketing Practicum in Veterinary Medical Applications Sports Management

Special Programs Independent Study & Mentorship (ISM) ISM gives students the opportunity to research a career field and create an original product under the guidance of a mentor in that field from the community. Student projects include all areas, including fine arts, science, math, finance, business, law, education, medicine, etc. Students must apply and interview to be accepted for this course. Applications are available in the counseling office and are due March 2nd.

Interested in Executive Student Congress? If you are interesting in applying, please pick up an application in the AP office or from Ms. Malloy (B219) beginning on Feb. 16th. Do not sign up yet for Student Congress on your course request sheet. We will add you later if you are selected. 19

Interested in being a Student Ambassador at IHS? There will be an application process later this spring for Student Ambassadors! Do not sign up yet for Student Ambassador on your course request sheet. We will add you later if you are selected.

Interested in taking a Dual Credit class as a junior? Dual credit classes are worth high school and college credit. Juniors will now have the opportunity to take dual credit classes for English, Math, or US History. You and parents MUST attend the mandatory Dual Credit Night in the IHS cafe on Feb. 7th at 6:00 pm. Learn more about dual credit and how to register if interested!

Late Arrival/Early Release You can sign up for early release if you are in good-standing and have enough credits. No rank points or credit earned. Must be off campus during scheduled time for late arrival or early release. Therefore, you MUST have your own transportation to or from campus. Do NOT sign up for late arrival/early release without it. 22

Aide Positions Juniors are allowed to be teacher, office, or library aides. You must be in good-standing with behavior and credits, and you must have parent and your assistant principal’s approval. Do not sign up for teacher aide or office aide during course selection in February…you will request this LATER at schedule pick-up or during the first two weeks of school. No rank points or credit earned. 23

Schedule Changes No elective changes, including alternates, will be made after April 13, 2018. Only approved program changes (in or out of athletics, band, etc.) can be made the first two weeks of the new semester. PAP and AP students must complete the first six-weeks before a change to on-level will be considered. 24

Dates to Remember February 8th-13th – Counselors will meet individually with all sophomores February 20th all course verification forms due back to the IHS counseling office ***If you do not turn in your course verification sheet, we will choose classes for you. ***Complete the alternate classes or we choose those for you! Alternates that end up on your schedule next year cannot be changed! 25

This power point will be posted on the IHS Counseling website This power point will be posted on the IHS Counseling website! See you soon for registration! Randall Ford (A-D) fordra@friscoisd.org Rosalyn Greer (E-K) greerr@friscoisd.org Katie Puente (L-Q) puentek@friscoisd.org Jason Wooden (R-Z) woodenj@friscoisd.org Heather Mayfield Lead 26