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Other High School Options Recruitment will occur in October, 2016. Please see your Middle School Counselor for an application Earn an Associate’s Degree with free Dual Credit 7 CTE areas – Business, OSET, Machining, Welding, Criminal Justice, Energy Tech, Cosmetology Located at Odessa College LRC Building No traveling is allowed to OHS/PHS for band, sports, music, etc. Principal: Greg Nelson Earn up to 60 hours dual credit toward Bachelor’s Degree – Free Dual Credit Includes any Degree Area planning Located at UTPB Founder’s Building and UTPB campus Principal: Lindsey Lumpkin All-academic college-prep high school Designed to equip students with 21st century skills Project-based learning & Dual Credit Opportunities Traveling allowed for all UIL sports and some CTE pathways Principal: Gerardo Ramirez

Preparing For Graduation Slido.com #F770 Preparing For Graduation Endorsement selection Graduation requirements presented to students Creation of 4-year plan and Personal Graduation Plan (9th – 12th) Each year students and parents will review 4 year plans and make adjustments as needed through Personal Graduation Plans

Foundation Plan with Endorsements Slido.com #F770 Foundation Plan with Endorsements 26 Credits 4 Social Studies 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 2 Foreign Language .5 Speech 5.5 Electives 1 PE 1 Fine Arts

= 4 English language arts Slido.com #F770 English Credits English I English II English III An additional English course = 4 English language arts

= 4 MATH CREDITS mathematics Math Credits Algebra I Geometry Slido.com #F770 Math Credits Algebra I Geometry Algebra II (Student and parent may opt out of Algebra II and the Distinguished Plan after completing Algebra I and Geometry.) One additional math course = 4 MATH CREDITS

= 4 SCIENCE CREDITS Science Science Credits IPC (for most students) Slido.com #F770 Science Credits IPC (for most students) Biology – Can start with 9th grade Biology if Passed 8th Grade STAAR AND STEM endorsement OR Choose Biology Two additional science courses = 4 SCIENCE CREDITS

SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS World Geography Slido.com #F770 SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography World History US History US Government (½ credit) Economics (½ credit) = 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS

Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Slido.com #F770 Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Ave! French Latin Spanish German Computer Science Chinese (GT) ASL

FINE ARTS One Credit Band – Choir – Orchestra – Guitar – Art Slido.com #F770 FINE ARTS One Credit Band – Choir – Orchestra – Guitar – Art Theatre – Dance – Floral Design If teacher is certified in Art: Fashion Design Animation

SPEECH ½ credit from either: Professional Communication (CTE) Slido.com #F770 SPEECH ½ credit from either: Professional Communication (CTE) Embedded credit may be given for AVID, Debate * Can be taken Dual Credit

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Athletics ROTC Marching Band Slido.com #F770 PHYSICAL EDUCATION One Credit PE – Athletics ROTC Marching Band Approved Off-Campus PE Substitutions One year only Dance Cheerleading * including dual

26 Credits Foundation Plan Distinguished All Students Endorsement Slido.com #F770 Endorsement (you choose) STEM BUSINESS PUBLIC SERVICES ARTS & HUMANITIES MULTIDISCIPLINARY Foundation Plan Distinguished All Students 26 Credits

STUDENTS Distinguished ALL Slido.com #F770 Distinguished Required for top 10% for automatic college admission Requires 4 Math credits to include Algebra II Requires 4 science credits Requires completion of at least 1 endorsement ALL STUDENTS

Endorsements Mandated for all students entering 9th grade Slido.com #F770 Endorsements Mandated for all students entering 9th grade MUST specify in writing upon entering the 9th grade CAN have more than 1 endorsement CAN be changed with parent signature!

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Slido.com #F770 Engineering (Project Lead the Way) 5 Science 5 Math Biomedical Science Energy Tech

Business & Industry Animation Audio/Video Production (T.V.) Graphic Slido.com #F770 Business & Industry Animation Audio/Video Production (T.V.) Graphic Communication

Business & Industry Fashion Design Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary) Slido.com #F770 Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary) Fashion Design

Business & Industry Newspaper Debate Yearbook Slido.com #F770 Accounting Business Management Business Finance

Business & Industry Occupational Safety & Environmental Tech (OSET) Slido.com #F770 Business & Industry Internetworking Technology (Cisco) Occupational Safety & Environmental Tech (OSET) Diesel Mechanic

Auto Collision & Repair Slido.com #F770 Business & Industry Agriculture (Horticulture) (Animal Science OR Veterinary Tech) Architecture & Construction Welding Auto Technology Auto Collision & Repair

Biomedical Science (PHS) Slido.com #F770 Public Services Health Science General Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Pharmacy Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Biomedical Science (PHS)

Public Services Fire Fighter & EMT Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Slido.com #F770 Public Services Fire Fighter & EMT Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Criminal Justice CSI Criminal Justice

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Arts & Humanities Dance (4) Theater (4) Social Studies (5) English Slido.com #F770 Arts & Humanities Dance (4) Theater (4) Social Studies (5) English Electives (4) Art (4) Music (4)

Languages Other Than English Slido.com #F770 Arts & Humanities Languages Other Than English 4 in same language or 2 in one and 2 in another Ave! French Latin Spanish German Computer Science Chinese (GT) ASL

Multidisciplinary Endorsement Slido.com #F770 Multidisciplinary Endorsement 4 Advanced Courses from one or more endorsement areas OR 4 credits in each of 4 core areas including Engl IV, Chemistry and Physics OR 4 credits in AP, IB or Dual from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages other than English or Fine Arts.

and Attendance Is Crucial Slido.com #F770 Additional Information All Students (and their parents) Should Know….. Must Pass Courses With 70 Or Higher to Receive Credit and Attendance Is Crucial Full year courses are averaged if taken in the same school year.

GRADE CLASSIFICATION FRESHMAN 0 CREDITS SOPHOMORE 6 CREDITS JUNIOR 12 CREDITS SENIOR 18 CREDITS and intent to graduate

GPA Weights General Core and LOTE Courses: 4.0 Slido.com #F770 GPA Weights General Core and LOTE Courses: 4.0 International Baccalaureate High School Program at OHS Applications Accepted Prepare with Pre-AP / Honors or GT Courses All Pre-IB (IH) Courses: 4.5 All IB Courses: 5.0 Dual Course – OC and UTPB Dual Core and LOTE: 4.5 Advanced Placement Pre-AP and Dual Core and LOTE : 4.5 AP Core and LOTE Courses: 5.0 Other elective courses will not affect your GPA. You can stay in fine arts, sports, and CTE electives courses Core –Math, Science, Social Studies, English that can count toward core graduation requirements. LOTE – Language Other Than English

Performance Acknowledgments Slido.com #F770 Performance Acknowledgments On Academic Achievement Record (transcript) Earned by a student for outstanding performance: Dual Credit Designation PSAT/ACT-Plan/ACT/SAT, other college entrance exams Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Business & Industry Certification or Licensure Bilingualism and Bi-literacy Bilingualism and Bi-literacy for English Language Learners

EOC: End of Course Exams with Level II Satisfactory Performance Slido.com #F770 EOC: End of Course Exams with Level II Satisfactory Performance English I English II Algebra I Biology US History

Where do I find my students EOC Scores? Slido.com #F770 Where do I find my students EOC Scores? WWW.texassessment.com Scores will only be mailed after the Summer Re-Test for all test given that year.

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How to Read a Transcript Slido.com #F770 How to Read a Transcript STAAR EOC Designation for weighted courses Course Category for Graduation Requirements Credit removed due to lack of Attendance No grades for First semester must be completed by February 14. See your Den Principal CREDITS GPA and Class Rank

AVID ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION Slido.com #F770 AVID ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION College preparatory elective course Academic instruction for rigorous classes Tutorial support twice weekly during class Motivational activities weekly Application Process

Courses that require approval for first-time participation: Slido.com #F770 Courses that require approval for first-time participation: Athletics AVID Dual Credit /Early Admission Gifted/Talented (G/T) International Baccalaureate (IB) – OHS

Texas Scholars Program Slido.com #F770 Texas Scholars Program To Qualify, Students Must: Maintain a 2.75 grade point average, Complete the Recommended, Distinguished Achievement Program or Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan Volunteer at least 50 hours of community service by senior year Community Service Requirements: 9th grade - 5 hours 10th grade - 10 hours 11th grade - 15 hours 12th grade - 20 hours (can make up hours from previous years) www.ectorcountyisd.org/District/VIPS/TexasScholars.html

TxVSN Texas Virtual School Network Slido.com #F770 TxVSN Texas Virtual School Network Online High School, Dual, Advanced Placement Courses for acceleration Also offers full-time online schools Network of providers – up to $400 per course For more information, see txvsn.org See your school counselor for more information

Please contact your school counselor Slido.com #F770 Go to the ECISD Counseling Department’s website: www.ectorcountyisd.org Course Description Guide UIL List Toolkit for Graduation Endorsement Video and Power Point Questions????? – Please contact your school counselor