Preparing for High School Class of 2022

Calallen High School Counseling Staff Wendy Batek A-Fe Sara Nelson Ff-Le Erika Vazquez Lf-Ri Sherry Johnson Rj-Z Larissa Duke-College and Career

Graduation Plans Foundation Foundation with Endorsements Distinguished Level of Achievement Performance Acknowledgements

Endorsement Areas

Foundation Foundation w/Endorsement Distinguished English 4 Math 3 Algebra II Science Social Studies Physical Education 1 Fine Arts Language 2 Health ½ 1/2 Technology Speech Electives 5 24 26

9th Grade Required Core Courses English Credit English 1 *English 1 Pre-AP   Social Studies Credit World Geography World Geography Pre-AP World History World History AP World History Pre-AP European History AP    Math Credit Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Pre-AP Geometry Geometry Pre-AP    Science Credit Biology Biology Pre-AP * Some of these courses will have summer assignments: Please look at the Calallen High School website for the specific summer reading.

Additional Courses Required for Graduation Physical Education Credit: 1 Speech: ½ credit P.E. Health: ½ credit Athletics (actual sport)* Technology: 1 credit Marching Band ½ credit if participating in the fall Fine Arts Credit: 1 Art Band Choir Theatre Arts Floral Design Languages Other than English (LOTE) Credit: 2 Spanish Computer Science 1 and 2 (*Algebra 1 is a Pre-requisite) Other Electives are …

Sample Freshman Schedule

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Rank Students in grades 9-12 will be ranked at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year. Students must be Distinguished to be considered top 10 % Automatic College Admission (Four Math/Four Science and an Endorsement). High School credits that are earned in middle school will be included in the averaging for ranking purposes. Grade Point Distribution Grades AP/Dual Credit Pre-AP Regular Correspondence Credit by Exam Locally Developed with grade points 100 6.5 6.0 5.0 4.0 90-99 5.5-6.4 5.0-5.9 4.0-4.9 3.0-3.9 80-89 4.5-5.4 2.0-2.9 70-79 3.5-4.4 1.0-1.9

8th grade STAAR If a student fails to master any section of STAAR this spring, and the Grade Placement Committee places them in 9th, the student may be assigned to a designated support class for that content area.

Who is a good match for Pre-AP/AP Who is a good match for Pre-AP/AP? Open enrollment GT students will be instructed in PAP/AP classes Self-disciplined Motivated and hard working Organized and meets deadlines Goal Oriented ABOVE grade level in Reading and Math skills Strong reading, writing, or math skills depending on the content area Efficient note taker Works independently Goes above and beyond teacher expectations Manages time well Enjoys learning and wants to be in the class

Dual Credit and Certification Programs Partner with Del Mar for a variety of courses Affordable- $99 per class!! Available for 10, 11, and 12 graders Must take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) *** Do your college degree plan research ahead of time*** Certification Programs- (CISD pays for the following program tuition costs) Partner with Del Mar and Craft Training Center (CTC) to offer a variety of certification programs (Can start as early as Sophomore year!) Examples: CNA/Phlebotomy/EKG (Del Mar) Pharmacy Technician (Calallen Campus) Pipefitting/Welding (CTC) Instrumentation/Electrical (CTC) Cosmetology (Del Mar) Auto and Diesel Mechanics (Del Mar) Culinary Arts (Del Mar) AND THE LIST GOES ON!!

Freshmen considering dual credit must take TSIA TESTING TESTING 123 PSAT (Practice SAT)- CISD is considering testing all 9th grade students Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) CISD pays for testing for all sophomores Freshmen considering dual credit must take TSIA SAT (www.collegeboard.org) ACT (www.actstudent.org) ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Things for students to think about What is my Career Goal? How am I going to get to this career? High School Preparations by Endorsements Technical training (ex: Craft Training Center and Del Mar West or Continuing Education programs) Community College 4-year University (public or private) Military Plan Ahead! It’s never too early to begin looking at post-secondary options/opportunities Use Interest and Ability Inventories to determine strengths and interests (Career Cruiser/Xello, ASVAB) Use websites to identify: Colleges of interest Financial Aid options Scholarship Opportunities Job shadowing and Summer programs available

After High School (If a Four-Year College IS the Plan) Top 10 % on Distinguished Plan (Top 6% if UT) Gain Automatic College Admission Important reminders: Every grade counts Every test counts Get involved and stay involved Community Service Extracurricular activities Work and Summer activities ***BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND***

Remember: There’s only 24 hours per day Balance your life Coursework Activities/clubs Extracurricular Family Friends

8th grade orientation - April 13th What’s Next?? 8th grade orientation - April 13th 8th grade registration- April 16th & 17th 9th grade registration at CHS- early August 2018

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