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Other High  School Options                  Recruitment will occur in fall of 2018.  Please see your Middle School Counselor for an application Earn an Associate’s Degree with free Dual Credit  7 CTE areas – Business, OSET, Machining, Welding, Criminal Justice, Energy Tech, Culinary Arts Located at Odessa College LRC Building  No traveling is allowed to OHS/PHS for band, sports, music, etc.  Earn up to 60 hours dual credit toward Associate's Degree – Free Dual Credit  Includes any Degree Area planning  Located on the Odessa College campus All-academic college-prep high school  Designed to equip students with 21st century skills Project-based learning & Dual Credit Opportunities Traveling allowed for all UIL sports and some CTE pathways

Preparing For Graduation Career Technology Career Fair and Career Assessment Endorsement Video and selection of Endorsement area Graduation requirements presented to students Creation of 4-year plan and Personal Graduation Plan (9th – 12th) Each year students and parents will review 4 year plans and make adjustments as needed through Personal Graduation Plans

Foundation Plan with Endorsements 26 Credits 4 Social Studies 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 2 Foreign Language .5 Speech 5.5 Electives 1 PE 1 Fine Arts

= 4 English language arts English Credits English I English II English III An additional English course = 4 English language arts

= 4 MATH CREDITS mathematics Math Credits Algebra I After successful completion of Algebra I content: Geometry Algebra II (Student and parent may opt out of Algebra II and the Distinguished Plan after completing Algebra I and Geometry.) One additional math course = 4 MATH CREDITS

= 4 SCIENCE CREDITS Science Science Credits IPC Biology – Can start with 9th grade Biology if Passed 8th Grade STAAR AND  STEM endorsement OR Choose Biology   Two additional science courses (Physics or Chemistry are suggested) = 4 SCIENCE CREDITS

SOCIAL STUDIES (ECISD requires all 4 for all graduation plans) World Geography World History US History US Government (½ credit) Economics (½ credit) = 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS

Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Ave! French Latin Spanish German Computer Science   Chinese (GT online only) ASL

FINE ARTS One Credit Band – Choir – Orchestra – Guitar – Harp – Art   Theatre – Dance –  Floral Design – Fashion Design If teacher is certified in Art:  Animation 10

SPEECH ½ credit from either: Communication Applications (Dual) OR Professional Communication (CTE) Embedded credit may be given for AVID, Debate or other courses depending on teacher certification

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Athletics ROTC Marching Band One Credit PE – Athletics ROTC Marching Band Approved Off-Campus PE Substitutions One year only Dance Cheerleading 12

STUDENTS Distinguished ALL Required for top 10% for automatic college admission Requires 4 Math credits to include Algebra II Requires 4 science credits Requires completion of at least 1 endorsement ALL STUDENTS 13

26 Credits Foundation Plan Distinguished All Students Endorsement (you choose) STEM BUSINESS PUBLIC SERVICES ARTS & HUMANITIES MULTIDISCIPLINARY Foundation Plan Distinguished All Students 26 Credits 14

Endorsements Mandated for all students entering 9th grade MUST specify in writing upon entering the 9th grade CAN have more than 1 endorsement CAN be changed with parent signature! 15

Electronics/ Energy Tech STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, Math) Engineering (Project Lead the Way) 5 Science 5 Math Electronics/ Energy Tech At Odessa College BioMedical Science (PHS only) Computer Science Robotics

Business & Industry Fashion Design Culinary Arts Graphic Animation Audio/Video Production At NTO Animation Graphic Design Fashion Design Culinary Arts Occupational Safety & Environment al Tech (OSET) At Odessa College Internetworking Technology (Cisco)

Business & Industry Business Business Agriculture Animals Plants At Ag Farm Plants Business Management Business Finance& Accounting Newspaper Yearbook Debate 18

Auto Collision & Repair Business & Industry Welding At Frost Technical Center Auto Technology Auto Collision & Repair Diesel Tech Construction

Public Service Health Sciences Certified Nurses Assistant At NTO Certified Nurses Assistant At Odessa College Emergency Medical Technician Licensed Vocational Nurse Pharmacy Technician Fire Fighter

Public Service Criminal Justice Forensics (CSI) Teaching At Odessa College Cosmetology Early Childhood At NTO Teaching At NTO and UTPB Forensics (CSI) JROTC

Arts & Humanities Art 4 credits Theater Music Dance

Languages other than English Arts & Humanities Languages other than English 4 credits of the same language English 4 elective credits Social Studies 5 credits Ave! Languages other than English 2 credits of one language and 2 credits of another

Multidisciplinary 4 credits in each of 4 core areas including: 4 Advanced Courses from one or more endorsement areas 4 credits in AP, IB or Dual in: English Math Science Social Studies LOTE Fine Arts 4 credits in each of 4 core areas including: English IV AND Chemistry or Physics

Courses that require approval for first-time participation: Athletics AVID Dual Credit /Early Admission Gifted/Talented (G/T) International Baccalaureate (IB) – OHS

AVID ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION College preparatory elective course Academic instruction for rigorous classes Tutorial support twice weekly during class Motivational activities weekly Application Process

Performance Acknowledgments On Academic Achievement Record (transcript) Earned by a student for outstanding performance: Dual Credit Designation PSAT/ACT-Plan/ACT/SAT, other college entrance exams Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Business & Industry Certification or Licensure Bilingualism and Bi-literacy Bilingualism and Bi-literacy for English Language Learners

How to Read a Transcript STAAR EOC Algebra 1 Biology US History English 1 and 2 Designation for weighted courses Course Category for Graduation Requirements Credit removed due to lack of Attendance M=Fall N=Spring CREDITS GPA and Class Rank

Classification is based on credits earned by the start GRADE CLASSIFICATION Classification is based on credits earned by the start of the school year. FRESHMAN 0 CREDITS SOPHOMORE 6 CREDITS JUNIOR 12 CREDITS SENIOR 18 CREDITS and intent to graduate

and 90% Attendance Is Mandatory Additional Information All Students (and their parents) Should Know….. Must Pass Courses With 70 Or Higher to Receive Credit and 90% Attendance Is Mandatory Full year courses are averaged if taken in the same school year.

GPA Weights 5.0 GPA Weight 4.5 GPA Weight 4.0 GPA Weight ● AP Core and LOTE ● ALL IB Courses ● Dual Core & LOTE ● Pre-IB and Pre-AP Core & LOTE ● General Core & LOTE Courses GPA Weights Core –Math, Science, Social Studies, English that can count toward core graduation requirements. LOTE – Language Other Than English IB – International Baccalaureate is only at OHS and you must apply Other elective courses will not affect your GPA. You can stay in fine arts, sports, and CTE electives courses

Texas Scholars Program To Qualify, Students Must: Maintain a 2.75 grade point average, Complete the Recommended, Distinguished Achievement Program or Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan Volunteer at least 50 hours of community service by senior year Community Service Requirements: 9th grade - 5 hours 10th grade - 10 hours 11th grade - 15 hours 12th grade - 20 hours (can make up hours from previous years) www.ectorcountyisd.org/District/VIPS/TexasScholars.html

Texas Virtual School Network TxVSN Texas Virtual School Network Online High School, Dual, Advanced Placement Courses for acceleration Also offers full-time online schools Network of providers – up to $400 per course For more information, see txvsn.org See your school counselor for more information

Please contact your Professional School Counselor Go to the ECISD Counseling Department’s website: www.ectorcountyisd.org Course Description Guide UIL List Toolkit for Graduation Endorsement Video and Power Point Questions????? – Please contact your Professional School Counselor