“Destination Hillsboro” High School
Meet the District Advising Team! Edward Sumrall 10th/11th grade counselor sumrall@hillsboroisd.org 582-4100 Karen Schroeder 9th/12th grade counselor schroeder@hillsboroisd.org 582-4100 Lesleigh Smith HJHS counselor smithl@hillsboroisd.org Cruising to Success in 9th Grade and Beyond
Meet the District Administrative Team! Jo Hayes 9th/12th AP hayesj@hillsboroisd.org 254-582-4100 Greg Gummelt 10th/11th AP gummelt@hillsboroisd.org 254-582-4100 Keith Hannah Principal hannah@hillsboroisd.org 254-582-4100 Cruising to Success in 9th Grade and Beyond
WHY now…in 8th grade?? It’s never too early to think about careers Goal-setting is a great habit Increases value and purpose in school Helps students connect to the future Gives students a voice Enhances conversations at home It’s the law
Foundation High School Program A flexible graduation program that allows students to pursue their interests Includes basic requirements outlined by the state plus any additional local requirements. Structures requirements and interests into Endorsements that are included on the high school transcript Offers a Distinguished Level of Achievement and other acknowledgement options
Distinguished Level of Achievement Dual Credit Bi-Literacy Advanced Placement PSAT, ACT, SAT Industry Certifications Distinguished Level of Achievement
Students Create a Personal and Meaningful 4 year Plan. So….How Do We Help? Students Create a Personal and Meaningful 4 year Plan.
Eagle Pathways Career Interest Inventories College Research Labor Market Research Understanding Credits, Transcripts, GPA Endorsements and Pathways 4 Year Planning
Earning an Endorsement Students Must Complete a Pathway Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, LOTE, Social Studies) Business & Industry (Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Technology, Communication & Business) Multidisciplinary (4x4, AP/Dual Credit, College & Career) Public Service (Health Sciences, Education & Training, Cosmetology) STEM (Advanced Science and/or Advanced Math)
Endorsements & Student Planning
What’s Next? One-on-One Conferences -After Spring Break -Will receive a letter in the mail with date and time -Sign Personal Graduation Plan (4 year plan)--EVERYONE
Who Can Help Me? Your Student! Website resources Email your middle school or high school counselor
THANK YOU for partnering with US! Have Questions? Submit a question card Stick around after the meeting for some Q&A Visit our website www.hillsboroisd.org Email the counselors THANK YOU for partnering with US!