Rising Sophomores! Class of 2019

Your Go-To Team Mr. Gosselink Goo-Oh Mrs. Rector crector@bisdtx.org A-Gon Mrs. Zamora gzamora@bisdtx.org Mr. Gosselink Goo-Oh Mrs. Rector crector@bisdtx.org Mrs. Schuelke Oh-Z Mrs. Field lfield@bisdtx.org Mrs. Bennight Counseling Office Staff: Mrs. Estrada– Secretary Office Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 7 Electives TOTAL – 26 Credit requirements specific to one endorsement area Meet STAAR exam requirements 5 credits to be a Sophomore 11 credits to be a Junior 18 credits to be a Senior

Endorsements & Pathways Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Services STEM Multidisciplinary ****** These can not be changed without your parent/ guardian’s permission AND THEIR SIGNATURES! Unless that happens BEFORE going to the computer labs, you will continue on the same pathway you’re already on. ******

STAAR EOC (end of course) STAAR in English I & II STAAR in Algebra I STAAR in Biology STAAR in US History PASSING SCORES= Level II - Satisfactory Level III – Advanced IF YOU FAIL A TEST OR A CLASS, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO COME TO SUMMER SCHOOL

Attendance Counts! Must attend at least 90% of a given class period to receive credit. Tardies will receive discipline action. You may not miss more that 9 days of any given class period. All absences, excused or unexcused, apply to the 90% attendance rule. An asterisk on your report card indicates you will not receive credit for the course due to excessive absences. See Mrs. Malina for attendance issues

Grades Are Important for: Grade Point Average = GPA GPA is average of SEMESTER grades GPA ranks you among your classmates Weighting of classes increases GPA Pre-AP classes X 1.12 ACC classes X 1.15 AP classes X 1.17 Some classes are not included in GPA Cheerleading, Athletics, Courses taken prior to 9th grade, Pass/Fail courses, Credit Recovery, Local Credits *9th Grade is pivotal for setting a strong foundation for your GPA!

Grades Are Important For: Acceptance into College Scholarships Opportunity to participate in UIL activities Work opportunities Pride in your accomplishment!

Transcript Official record of high school classes Transcript is cumulative 9th – 12th grade Take challenging and rigorous classes! It starts in 9th grade!

Prepare NOW for Success Later! How To Be Successful Success Does NOT Happen By Chance. Prepare NOW for Success Later! Tutorials Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 8:35 a.m. After school by arrangement with teacher. Students required to attend tutorials will receive disciplinary referral for non-attendance ACE (west campus) Monday – Friday 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Must register with ACE first

ACC – Austin Community College Dual Credit Courses NEW 9th graders are now eligible to take dual credit classes for high school and college credit FREE for 1 more year – Fall 2017 a new fee will be charged $150 per course FIRST they must pass the TSI – Texas Success Initiative (college readiness test-reading/writing) $20 fee They can sign up in the Counseling Office through Mar 1. They must sign up with the $20. Summer 2016: EDUC 1300 Strategies for College Success ARTS 1301 Intro to Visual Arts Fall 2016: EDUC 1300 Strategies for College Success Spring 2017: SPCH 1311 Speech or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking Off campus/online courses $150

Colorado River Collegiate Academy EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL There are 15 available spots at CRCA. (west campus) FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Students take ACC dual credit courses all through high school and can possibly receive an Associate’s Degree. The application is on the CRCA website. BISD>Schools>CRCA Must pass TSI test (reading/writing by May 20) Call Mr. Conrardy for questions. NEW

What’s Ahead CAMPUS2CAREERS – our scheduling website Interest Inventory (Campus2Careers) PGP (Campus2Careers) Counselors in class – February 22 Students in computer lab – February 25 A-GON Lab 304 GOM-OG Lab B2 OH-Z Library 2016-2017 Course Selection - online under BHS>Counseling Center

Contact US Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/BTXHSCounselors BHS website – Academics>Counseling Center 512-772-7200 Sign up on our clipboards in the Guidance Office to receive a pass (or email us if you have a quick question) This presentation is on the BHS website under Academics>Counseling Center>Parent University Presents