8th Grade Parent Meeting For 9th Grade Students 2017-18

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Mrs. Michelle Daniel Counselor P-Z

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Mrs. Sherry Brown Counselor H-O

Wylie Graduation Plans for Class of 2021 Distinguished Level of Achievement – 28 Credits 4 credits English – ELA I,II,III, one credit in any authorized advanced English course 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, one credit in any authorized advanced math course 4 credits Science – Biology, two credits in any advanced science course, one credit in IPC or in any additional authorized advanced science course 3 credits Social Studies – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History 2 credits Foreign Language or Computer Programming 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts .5 credit Health 8.5 credits in electives or credit requirements specific to at least one endorsement (may include CTE or certification courses) Foundation + Endorsements -28 Credits 4 credits English – ELA I,II,III, one credit in any authorized advanced English course 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, two credits in any authorized advanced math course 4 credits Science – Biology, two credits in any advanced science course, one credit in IPC or in any additional authorized advanced science course 3 credits Social Studies – World History, US History, Government/Economics 2 credits Foreign Language or Computer Science 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts .5 credit Health 8.5 credits in electives or credit requirements specific to at least one endorsement (may include CTE or certification courses) Foundation Only – 24 Credits* 4 credits English – ELA I,II,III, one credit in any authorized advanced English course 3 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, one credit in any authorized advanced math course 3 credits Science – Biology, one credit in any advanced science course, one credit in IPC Or in any additional authorized advanced science course 3 credits Social Studies – W History, US History, Government/Economics 2 credits Foreign Language or Computer Science 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts .5 credit Health 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) *Students may opt for Foundation only after completing sophomore year.

Agricultural Science, Architecture & Construction, Art, Audio/Video & Communications, Business Management & Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, Transportation, English/Journalism Advanced Science, Advanced Math, Math/Science Combo, CTE STEM

Wylie ISD Graduation Plans 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Foundation-Basic Requirements English -4 credits English 1 or English 1 Pre AP English 2 or English 2 Pre-AP English 3 or English 3 AP or English 3 Dual Credit English 4 or English 4 AP or English 4 Dual Credit Math-3 credits Algebra 1 or Geometry9H Geometry or *Advanced Math Group #1 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 Science-3 credits Biology or Biology Pre AP **Advanced Science Group #1 **Advanced Science Group #2 **Advanced /Endorsement Science Group #2 Social Studies-3 credits World History US History Government/Economics or Govt./Eco. Dual Credit Languages other than English (LOTE)-2 credits Spanish or Computer Science Physical Ed.-1 credit Physical Ed or Athletics or Substitution Fine Art-1 credit Art, Choir, Band, Theatre Health-.5 credit Health, Advanced Health or Principles of Health Electives-4-7 credits Endorsement Required Courses-4 credits Choose courses for the very specific course requirements necessary to obtain an endorsement. *** *list of Advanced Math Course Options ***list of specific required courses per endorsement **list of 1st and 2nd Advanced Science Course Options

Wylie ISD Graduation Plans 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Foundation-Basic Requirements English -4 credits English 1 or English 1 Pre AP English 2 or English 2 Pre-AP English 3 or English 3 AP or English 3 Dual Credit English 4 or English 4 AP or English 4 Dual Credit Math-3 credits Algebra 1 or Geometry9H Geometry or *Advanced Math Group #1 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 Science-3 credits Biology or Biology Pre AP **Advanced Science Group #1 **Advanced Science Group #2 **Advanced /Endorsement Science Group #2 Social Studies-3 credits World History US History Government/Economics or Govt./Eco. Dual Credit Languages other than English (LOTE)-2 credits Spanish or Computer Science Physical Ed.-1 credit Physical Ed or Athletics or Substitution Fine Art-1 credit Art, Choir, Band, Theatre Health-.5 credit Health, Advanced Health or Principles of Health Electives-4-7 credits Endorsement Required Courses-4 credits Choose courses for the very specific course requirements necessary to obtain an endorsement. *** *list of Advanced Math Course Options ***list of specific required courses per endorsement **list of 1st and 2nd Advanced Science Course Options

Wylie ISD Graduation Plans 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Foundation-Basic Requirements English -4 credits English 1 or English 1 Pre AP English 2 or English 2 Pre-AP English 3 or English 3 AP or English 3 Dual Credit English 4 or English 4 AP or English 4 Dual Credit Math-3 credits Algebra 1 or Geometry9H Geometry or *Advanced Math Group #1 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 Science-3 credits Biology or Biology Pre AP **Advanced Science Group #1 **Advanced Science Group #2 **Advanced /Endorsement Science Group #2 Social Studies-3 credits World History US History Government/Economics or Govt./Eco. Dual Credit Languages other than English (LOTE)-2 credits Spanish or Computer Science Physical Ed.-1 credit Physical Ed or Athletics or Substitution Fine Art-1 credit Art, Choir, Band, Theatre Health-.5 credit Health, Advanced Health or Principles of Health Electives-4-7 credits Endorsement Required Courses-4 credits Choose courses for the very specific course requirements necessary to obtain an endorsement. *** *list of Advanced Math Course Options ***list of specific required courses per endorsement **list of 1st and 2nd Advanced Science Course Options

Wylie ISD Graduation Plans 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Foundation-Basic Requirements English -4 credits English 1 or English 1 Pre AP English 2 or English 2 Pre-AP English 3 or English 3 AP or English 3 Dual Credit English 4 or English 4 AP or English 4 Dual Credit Math-3 credits Algebra 1 or Geometry9H Geometry or *Advanced Math Group #1 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 *Advanced/Endorsement Math Group #2 Science-3 credits Biology or Biology Pre AP **Advanced Science Group #1 **Advanced Science Group #2 **Advanced /Endorsement Science Group #2 Social Studies-3 credits World History US History Government/Economics or Govt./Eco. Dual Credit Languages other than English (LOTE)-2 credits Spanish or Computer Science Physical Ed.-1 credit Physical Ed or Athletics or Substitution Fine Art-1 credit Art, Choir, Band, Theatre Health-.5 credit Health, Advanced Health or Principles of Health Electives-4-7 credits Endorsement Required Courses-4 credits Choose courses for the very specific course requirements necessary to obtain an endorsement. *** *list of Advanced Math Course Options ***list of specific required courses per endorsement **list of 1st and 2nd Advanced Science Course Options

Endorsement An endorsement is a group of four or more classes that are closely related to each other and to a group of occupations that a student might pursue after graduation. There are five endorsement possibilities: STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies. Within most of the endorsement options, there are groups of classes even more closely related to each other that are called clusters. When choosing classes for next year, students need to declare an endorsement and make sure to take at least four classes within one cluster of this endorsement area over the course of high school career.

Endorsement Options 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th *STEM Endorsement Area Cluster 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th *STEM Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 AQR or Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus or Calculus Science IPC Biology Chemistry Physics and Astronomy, AP Biology, or AP Chemistry Astronomy, AP Biology, or AP Chemistry STEM CTE Principles of Applied Engineering Robotics 1 Robotics 2 Business Law or Business Info Mgt. Combo/Multi disciplinary & Physics and a coherent sequence of three additional credits from the math/science/ engineering list…. ….. *This Endorsement requires… --Three credits in math by successfully completing Algebra 2 and two additional math courses for which Algebra 2 is a prerequisite or --Four credits in science by successfully completing Chemistry, Physics and two additional science courses or --A coherent sequence of four courses that includes 2 courses in the same career cluster, one advanced CTE, and one course from the list of STEM CTE courses in addition to the 4th math and 4th science or --In addition to Algebra2, chemistry and physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two areas of math/ science/Engineering/ Computer Science. A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12 (b-core courses) and (c-elective courses) of this title, including an elective requirement.

*Advanced/Endorsement Math Course Options **Advanced/Endorsement Science Course Options Group #1 Group #2 *Math Models with Applications Algebra 2 Other Math courses in development by SBOE Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Pre-Calculus Adv. Quan. Reason Calculus AP Group #1 Group #2 IPC Chemistry Physics Astronomy Chemistry AP Biology AP *This course must be taken prior to any of the other Advanced Math courses, cannot be 4th math course.

Endorsement Area Cluster Area 9th 10th 11th 12th *Business & Industry Ag Cluster Principles of Agriculture Livestock Production/ Food Technology or Wildlife Fisheries/ Equine Science or Agricultural Mechanics or Small Animal Management Advanced Animal Science or Vet Medical App or Ag Structures or Practicum in Ag or Horticulture/Landscape, or Ag Power Architecture and Construction Principles of Human Services Business Information Management or Business Law Interior Design or Architectural Design Art, Audio/Video, Communication Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Audio/Video Production or Fashion Design or Graphic Art & Illustration Advanced Audio/Video Production or Fashion Design or Graphic Design 2 Business Management & Administration Business Information Management Business Law or Professional Communication Finance Securities/Investments or Accounting *This Endorsement area requires a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that includes at least two courses in the same cluster and at least one advanced CTE course in addition to the 4th math and 4th science. A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12 (b-core courses) and (c-elective courses) of this title, including an elective requirement.

Endorsement Area Cluster Area 9th 10th 11th 12th *Business & Industry Information Technology Principles of Information Technology Business Information Management or Business Law Digital Media or Web Technologies Marketing Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Entrepreneurship Business Information Management Transportation, Distribution Professional Communication Automotive Technology 1 (2 credits) Automotive Technology 2 **English/ Journalism (3 levels in 1 area) Newspaper 1 or Yearbook 1 or Debate 1 Newspaper 2 or Yearbook 2 or Debate 2 Newspaper 3 or Yearbook 3 or Debate 3 Newspaper 4 or Yearbook 4 or Debate 4 *This Endorsement area requires a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that includes at least two courses in the same cluster and at least one advanced CTE course in addition to the 4th math and 4th science. A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12 (b-core courses) and (c-elective courses) of this title, including an elective requirement.

9th 10th 11th 12th *Public Services Endorsement Area Cluster Area Human Services Principles of Human Services Dollars and Sense or Child Development or Principles of Education and Training Business Information Management Or Business Law Dollars and Sense or Child Development or Principles of Health Science *This Endorsement area requires a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that includes at least two courses in the same cluster and at least one advanced CTE course in addition to the 4th math and 4th science. A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12 (b-core courses) and (c-elective courses) of this title, including an elective requirement.

9th 10th 11th 12th *Arts & Humanities Endorsement Area Cluster Area Language (4 levels in one language or 2 levels of one language and two levels of another) Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Fine Arts (4 credits from one or two disciplines) *Band Choral Music Theatre Arts Art *This endorsement requires a 4th math and 4th science course in addition to a coherent sequence of four credits from one or two disciplines in Fine Arts. A student pursuing this endorsement can, with the written permission of the student’s parent, substitute a course selected from Chapter 110 ELAR, Chapter 113 Social Studies, Chapter 114 LOTE, or Chapter 117 Fine Arts for the 4th science. A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12 (b-core courses) and (c-elective courses) of this title, including an elective requirement.

9th 10th 11th 12th Studies Endorsement Area Cluster Area *Multidisciplinary Studies Four Advanced Courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully that are not in a coherent sequence Choose 4 from Advanced Animal Science, Agricultural Structures, Ag Power Systems, Landscape Design, Practicum in Ag, Veterinary Medical Applications Web Technologies, Business Information Management, Business Law, Graphic Design2, Automotive Technology … Four credits in each of the four Foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics Four Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses from English, math, science, social studies, economics *This endorsement requires a 4th math and 4th science course in addition to the sequence of courses for four or more credits specified. A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12 (b-core courses) and (c-elective courses) of this title, including an elective requirement.

Most Important Points to Remember The new graduation plans are designed to provide more options and flexibility. As long as your student is selecting courses that meet the following criteria, your student is selecting the correct courses to graduate on the Foundation plus Endorsement plan: Grade appropriate courses from the Foundations chart Grade appropriate courses from the desired endorsement chart (within the same cluster) AND meet the additional requirements below the endorsement chart. Your student is meeting the requirements to graduate on the Distinguished Achievement plan if all of the requirements of the Foundation plus Endorsement plan have been met AND one of the math classes taken is Algebra 2. The endorsement and cluster areas can be changed as long as the requirements for another endorsement or cluster area can be met within the regular four years of high school. Please compare your student’s choice of subjects with the entrance requirements for the colleges and universities your student is most interested in attending.

Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn recognition for Outstanding Performance in one or more of the following areas: Dual Credit course work Bilingualism and Biliteracy College Board Advanced Placement examinations PSAT, SAT, and ACT scores Business or Industry Certification or License

Mrs. Darla Swanner Counselor A-G

Time to Select Classes English English 1 English 1 Pre-AP To qualify students must have previous two semesters’ grade average of 90 or above in a regular level class in English or previous 2 semesters’ grade of 80 or above in an honors English course.

Select a Math Course Math Algebra 1 Double-block Algebra 1(write it on two lines) Geometry 9H

Next choose a Science class Biology Pre-AP Biology To qualify students must have previous two semesters of 95 or above in 8th grade science.

Next a Social Studies class World History

Required Courses for Graduation Other Required Courses Spanish All three graduation plans require two credits Spanish 1 if not taken previously Spanish 1  Spanish 2

Required for graduation Fine Art: 1 credit required Art Band Choir Theater Arts Health: .5 credit required Health Advanced Health (available in the spring semester only) Physical Education: 1 credit required P.E. Athletics (Please write the name of the sport) Girls: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf or Track Boys: Football, Basketball, Golf or Tennis

Choose an endorsement class Select an Endorsement Area student wants to pursue. Make a selection by looking at the Endorsement Chart. Put an X on the line to the left of the Endorsement that is chosen. Then choose an option within that Endorsement area.

Choose electives Fill any remaining lines with elective classes Look at the list on the back of the course selection page for your options. If selecting an elective that requires an audition or application, please be sure to complete the audition or application process. Audio-Video Production Jazz Band Mixed Chorus Show Choir Newspaper Yearbook

Course Selections Select one alternate elective choice in case an elective does not fit into your schedule. Freshmen must be enrolled for 8 class periods. Always consider college entrance requirements before finalizing your course selections for next year.

Completed class choice papers due to Wylie Junior High Counseling Office by April 14, 2017 We will be at the Junior High on Thursday, April 6th to go over the course selections with the students. Please contact your high school counselor if you or your student has any questions. A-G Mrs. Swanner 690-1181 extension 2011 dswanner@wylie.esc14.net H-O Mrs. Brown 690-1181 extension 2015 sbrown@wylie.esc14.net P-Z Mrs. Daniel 690-1181 extension 2012 mdaniel@wylie.esc14.net

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