Preparing our Graduates! #MyPiratePlan Parent Information Night

Thank You Introductions

Transition Assistance Amy McAfee – Principal of Crandall Middle School Jeannia Dykman – Principal of Crandall High School Billy Edmonds, Kathy Cox & Donette Jones – CHS Counselors Jaymie Batten & Wendy Adams – CMS Counselors Sam Coward & Adam Jinkens– CMS Asst. Principals Matt Besherse, Whittney Coppinger, Aaron Hoechrel, Michael Taylor - CHS Asst. Principals

Information Location #MyPiratePlan Video Powerpoint Interest Survey Crandall ISD Website Student Resources Page #MyPiratePlan Video Powerpoint Interest Survey Program Selection Survey Graduation Map Endorsement Chart Link to CTE Website Personal Graduation Plans Contact Information Email Address Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation Requirements Foundation Plan Endorsements Distinguished Achievement 83rd Legislative Session – (2013)

GRADUATION CREDITS Graduation Requirements Minimum of 26 credits Must have correct number of state credits to graduate within each subject (see next slide)

Foundation w/ ENDORSEMENTS Subject Credits Required Courses English 4 English 1, 2, 3, 4 Math 4 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th math Science 4 Biology, Chemistry, Physics or 3rd, & 4th science OR IPC, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics or 4th science Social St. 3 World History, U.S. History, Gov’t & Economics Foreign Lang. 2 Spanish 1 & 2 P.E. 1 P.E., Athletics, Fall Band, Drill Team, or Cheer Health .5 Health Speech .5 Professional Communications Fine Arts 1 Band, Art, Theater Arts, Floral Design, or Drill Technology 1 BIM or Digital Media Electives 5 4 MUST be in endorsement track TOTAL 26

EOC EXAMS English 1 English 2 Biology Algebra US History

Endorsement Options – 4 - 5 Credits Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Services Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Distinguished Level of Achievement Complete Foundation Plan Obtain Endorsement 4 Credits in Math (must have Algebra II) 4 Credits in Science All of our CHS students will be “defaulted” on this plan through high school.

Arts and Humanities Endorsements 4 credits from one or two different Fine Arts categories * Band, Art, Theater, Drill Team 4 credits in Foreign Language * Spanish 1, 2, 3, & 4

Business and Industry Endorsements Agriculture Science w/ Animal Focus Agriculture Science w/ Mechanics Focus Information Technology Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Business Management Finance Architecture & Construction Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Culinary Arts Interior Design Journalism

Public Services Endorsements Health Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Education

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Endorsements Math - 5 Credits in Math Science - 5 Credits in Science Engineering - 4 Credits in Engineering + Business Information Management (BIM) (Each STEM Endorsement also requires Physics credit.)

GRADE POINT SCALE = RANK Semester Grade AP/Dual Pre-AP Regular 97 -100 18.0 13.5 9.0 93-96 16.0 12.0 8.0 90-92 14.0 10.5 7.0 87-89 12.0 9.0 6.0 83-86 10.0 7.5 5.0 80-82 8.0 6.0 4.0 77-79 6.0 4.5 3.0 73-76 4.0 3.0 2.0 70-72 2.0 1.5 1.0 69 or Below 0 0 0

CLASSES NOT EARNING GRADE POINTS Middle School classes – Health, Span 1, Alg 1, etc. Summer School classes – dual credit or regular classes Dual Credit classes taken on-line (not at CHS) Classes taken in credit recovery (EdLab) Basically, any classes NOT taken at Crandall HS during grades 9-12 during the regular school day Office Aides do NOT earn grade points (11th or 12th gr.) Senior Flex periods do NOT earn grade points.

#MyPiratePlan Steps First semester in Career Explorations Class Completed Interest Surveys Career Cruising Portfolio Texas Genuine Assessment High School Counselors Presentations Pathway Exploration Tonight Main Hallway Visit tables Collect brochures Ask Questions Tweet using #MyPiratePlan

#MyPiratePlan Next Steps February 5 & 8 – Four Year Plan Selection 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Middle School Library Choose 9th grade classes Sign endorsement cards

Information Location #MyPiratePlan Video Powerpoint Interest Survey Crandall ISD Website Student Resources Page #MyPiratePlan Video Powerpoint Interest Survey Program Selection Survey Graduation Map Endorsement Chart Link to CTE Website Personal Graduation Plans Contact Information Email Address Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? More Information? www.Crandall-isd.net Student Resources Page Anjanette Murry Asst. Supt. Of Curriculum & Intruction 972-427- 6000 ext. 5820 amurry@Crandall-isd.net

WHAT NOW? PreAP / Honors parents & student meeting is next. Stay here in the cafeteria for the meeting. Everyone else will make your way into hallways to visit tables and get information from high school programs, clubs, & organizations Free to leave once you have visited the hallway tables. Come to CMS next Monday (Feb 5th) or Thursday (Feb 8th) to choose 9th grade schedule and endorsements!

THANK YOU!