Welcome Class of 2018

Jan Humphus – Counseling Secretary BHS Counselors 2015-2016 Mary Chandler A-D Laura Dickinson E-K Michelle Nichols L-Rn Kenny Williams Ro-Z Jan Humphus – Counseling Secretary

In the fall of 2015 you will be promoted to Sophomore status if you have earned 5.0 state credits.

Select courses carefully, while keeping in mind the guidelines for schedule changes. June 3, 2015, is the deadline for schedule change requests.

Your elective course requests may change due to your 9th grade EOC scores. It is important to choose alternative courses for your electives.

GRADUATION PLANS

Assessments Five STAAR/EOC tests are required for graduation. All tests must be passed prior to graduation. English I English II Algebra I Biology US History

Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plans Foundation Plan Distinguished Level of Achievement English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Health .5 credit Professional Comm .5 credit Electives 4 credits Total 22 credits English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Health .5 credit Professional Comm .5 credit Electives 2 credits Endorsement 4 credits Total 26 credits Foundation Plan with Endorsement 26 credits

Which plan will I be on? White Settlement ISD students will begin on the Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA). This plan Provides the greatest flexibility for students after graduation Offers students an opportunity to earn an industry standard certification Ensures that students have taken the courses necessary to pass the new Texas Success Initiative college entrance exams

White Settlement ISD Distinguished Level of Achievement English 4 credits Math (including Algebra II) 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Health .5 credit Professional Communications .5 credit Electives 2 credits Plus 1 Endorsement 4 credits Total Credits 26 credits

What is an Endorsement? An endorsement is a focused study in an area of interest to the student, as outlined by TEA. Each endorsement requires four credits in the same subject field with at least one being advanced. There are five endorsement areas: Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Business and Industry Public Services Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Arts and Humanities Endorsement Areas Dance Music Theater Language

Business and Industry Endorsement Areas Ag Power Structure and Technical Systems Ag Animal Systems Aircraft Technology Animation Architecture Design Audio/Video Technology Business Information Management

Business and Industry Endorsement Areas (cont.) Business Management Construction Technology Culinary Arts Finance Graphic Design Journalism Marketing Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Public Services Endorsement Areas Education and Training Health Science Human Services Law Enforcement

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Endorsement Areas Information Technology Math Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering) Science

Pre-Advanced Placement And Advanced Placement The following courses are available for 10th grade Pre- AP / AP Selections. English 2 U.S. History Geometry, Algebra II Chemistry Gifted and Talented Spanish 2 Spanish 3 AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Language A.H. pg8

Dual College Credit These opportunities will become available in your Junior & Senior years.

Weighted Courses For determining rank in class and honor graduate status, including valedictorian and salutatorian, the semester grade for each course will be multiplied by the following weighting standards: Advanced Placement Course 1.15 Pre-AP Course, Dual Credit & Honors 1.10 Regular 1.00 The weighted grades will not be shown on the academic achievement record (transcript) or report card.

Class Rank Top Ten Percent Law If graduating in the top 10% and completing the requirements for the Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA), you are guaranteed admission to any Texas state college or university. The University of Texas at Austin is only required to admit students in the top 7%. INCOMING FRESHMEN MUST GRADUATE ON THE DLA IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION.

College Timeline Class of 2018 PSAT in October ROTC and/or Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Naval Academies: Begin processing in the Spring of Sophomore Year.

Early Graduation Requirements Students considering graduating in three years must notify their counselor at the end of the 10th grade. A parent conference and a permission letter from the parent for early graduation are required. Students wishing to graduate mid-term of their senior year will discuss this option with their counselor at the pre-registration conference in the spring of their junior year. Students must meet End of Course Exam requirements in order to graduate early!

BHS Summer School Students will be contacted by mail for possible summer school credit recovery. Be aware that your counselor or our principal must approve ANY summer school course outside of Brewer.

Laws Affecting Attendance State of Texas 90% Attendance Law Texas State Truancy Law

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