Class of 2022

East View High School Incoming 9th Grade Student Presentation

Stuff to know about high school… Modified Block Schedule Testing (finals, STAAR, PSAT, ASVAB, SAT, ACT) Regular, Pre-AP or AP Classes PE or Athletics Transcript – Permanent Record

Modified Block Schedule 8 periods but over two days Some classes meet both days, and some meet every other day.

Testing Final exams each semester STAAR (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, US History) PSAT (fall) for 9th – 11th grades ASVAB for 11th grade TSI SAT (spring) for 11th grade

Regular, Pre-AP, AP Classes? Please read through the Pre-AP/AP materials in your packet and discuss this with your family and current teachers Advanced courses are available in the core academic areas, as well as elective areas AP Human Geography and AP Computer Science Principles are available to freshmen

PE or Athletics? Must have 1.0 credit to graduate Most students take one or the other their Freshmen year PE meets every other day Athletics meets every day, must try out and meet UIL requirements

Transcript PERMANENT record of all of your classes and state assessments (STAAR) All colleges, scholarship entities, military, and even some employers require a transcript.

What do you want to do after high school? Choosing classes… What do you want to do after high school? College Tech School Military Workforce Choose courses that match your interests and goals!

Graduation Plans

Distinguished Level of Achievement Important: The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for automatic admission to state 4 year colleges. The new Distinguished has only one requirement over “F+E”: Algebra II

Choosing an Endorsement… Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Service Multi-Disciplinary (Endorsements can be changed. Some students will earn more than 1 endorsement, but at least 1 is required for graduation)

Course Guide Find it at www.georgetownisd.org Go through it with your parent and ask your current teachers lots of questions.

What if I still don’t know? Most Freshmen take: English I Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry) Science (Biology) Social Studies ( World Geog.) Foreign Language PE or Athletics Fine Art An Elective in a pathway Choose the Multidisciplinary Endorsement for now…you and your counselor will review it during your freshman year. The Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows for flexibility.

Performance Acknowledgements Recognition for outstanding achievement in the following areas: Dual Credit Courses Early College Start Co-Enrollment Articulated Courses Languages AP Testing PSAT/SAT, ACT testing Certification/Licensure

Certifications Health Sciences Pharmacy Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Floral Design Finance Engineering Automotive Technology Culinary Arts

Student Packet: Parent Letter

Student Packet: Freshman Course Offerings

Student Packet: Course Selection Worksheet Alternates are Important! Due date/ information

Student Packet: Pre-AP/AP Guidelines

Student Packet: EVHS Helpful Contact Info

Helpful people EVHS Guidance Staff Alan Oakes Alpha A-D Lonnie Perez Staff Member Assignment Alan Oakes Alpha A-D Lonnie Perez Alpha E-L Cathy Matta Alpha M-R Kendyl Holt Alpha S-Z Laura Roberton Developmental Guidance Counselor Mickey Brown Administrative Asst. Helpful people

www.georgetownisd.org/evhs Check out the EVHS website for important information

We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family! IN CLOSING… We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family!