WELCOME BALL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023!!!

Our Goal? “I will graduate from Ball High School with 12 college hours and/or career certification.” 2023 !

4. Course selection process for next year Our Goal for today… 1. Communities & Careers 2. Graduation Plans 3. What you do today… We have talked about grad plans and endorsements and electives – now let’s talk about schools of choice or the community you student will be in next year. You may have already done this, but if not…we are going to tell you a little bit about school of choice . Remember…these are completely separate from endorsements Computer lab 1064 – front hallway by the clock 4. Course selection process for next year

ENGINEERING * MATH * SCIENCE * TECHNOLOGY STEM COMMUNITY ENGINEERING * MATH * SCIENCE * TECHNOLOGY Focus Accelerated curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through project-based learning   Courses Offered Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Computer Science & Software Engineering Digital Electronics Robotics Aerospace Engineering Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design & Development Design Graphics Careers Architect Airline Pilot Astronaut Geologist Engineer Robotics Programmer All students in this community MUST take AP or Pre-AP level core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMUNITY BUSINESS, MARKETING & FINANCE * ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY * HOSPITALITY & TOURISM * CULINARY * COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION - AUTO TECH * JOURNALISM * WELDING *JROTC LAW and PUBLIC SAFETY * HUMAN SERVICES Focus An innovative curriculum in entrepreneurship, business, and industry   Courses Offered Principles of Business Accounting Business Law Entrepreneurship Automotive Welding HVAC Careers Business Owner Lawyer Marketing Specialist Electrician Carpenter Police Officer Chef Automotive Diagnostician Pre-AP & AP classes are offered and encouraged in all communities

MEDIA ARTS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY MEDIA ARTS – MEDIA ANIMATION, WEB DESIGN AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTION Focus Interdisciplinary curriculum focused on Video, Audio, TV Broadcast, Web Technology, Animation, and Game Design   Courses Offered Audio Video Production Web Design Animation Video Gaming & Design Advertising & Sales Careers Multimedia Journalist Web Designer Videographer Artist Actor Graphic Designer Game Designer

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Focus Accelerated Curriculum focused preparation for medical professions   Courses Offered Principles of Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation Careers Doctor Nurse X-Ray Technician Medical Researcher Psychologist Paramedic

Graduation Plans FOUNDATION PLAN with ENDORSEMENTS- 26 Credits DISTINGUISHED PLAN - 26 Credits (Must take Algebra 2 with an Endorsement) Only option to be considered top 10% automatic admission – UT varies The wording associated with the plans has changed but the way kids actually take courses has not Majorly changed FOUNDATION PLAN - 22 Credits

Students may earn more than 1 endorsement! ENDORSEMENTS STEM Business & Industry Public Service 4) Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Students may earn more than 1 endorsement! An area of study (similar to a college major) that a students select to prepare them for post secondary ed or a career

Sample 9th Grade Schedule 8 classes: English 1 Algebra 1 or Geometry US History Biology Band Principles of Engineering Basketball Chinese

Do the courses I took in middle school count? YES - If your middle school awards high school credit, it transfers to us. NO – Courses taken in middle school that receive high school credit do not count in GPA

Registration….. What to Expect How to Help

1. 8th Grade Tours 2. We meet with every 8th grader one on one to make a plan for next year AND Create a 4 year plan It actually begins tonight. The next step is

X X Choose 1 course in English (pp. 16-18) X Course Credit Title English I ENG101 Pre-AP Eng I Choose 1 course in science (pp23-25) SCI110 Biology SCI111 Pre-AP Biology Choose 1 course in math (pp. 20-23) JMT112 Algebra I MTH123 Geometry MTH121 Pre-AP Geometry Choose 1 course in soc studies (pp. 26-29) SOC112 World Geography SOC111 US History X X

_ X # Cr Title ARL610 1 Art I ARL620 Art II ARL631 Pre-AP Art II Art II Ceramics THL600 Theatre Arts I Tech Theatre I THL612 Theater Production I MUS600 Band MUS610 Choir1 MUS620 Gospel Choir MUS660 Musical Theatre PEL600 Dance X # Cr Title HLT900 ½ Health X # Cr Title CPT502 1 Bus Info Mgmt 1 X # Cr Title LNG122 1 Spanish I LNG202 Spanish II LNG221 Pre-AP Spanish II LNG142 2 Spanish 1 & 2 Native Speakers LNG102 French I LNG112 German I LNG622 Chinese I

Schedule Change Guidelines Please choose your courses carefully for next year. Our classes are set up according to what you request So…. Making changes after school begins must meet specific criteria. Schedule changes can only be made through the first week of school. Communities can only be changed during registration each year.

STAAR TESTS The graduating class of 2022 is required to pass… Algebra I Biology US History English I English II

Who is your counselor? MEDIA ARTS: Mrs. Temple BIOMED: Mrs. Hairrell STEM/ESL: Ms. Aguilar I & E: Mr. Edwards LEAD: Mrs. Vaiani

Community Application Dates 8:00 a.m. on January 14th to 4:00 p.m. on February 15th Apply at http://www.gisdschoolsofchoice.org For this presentation and to view our course guide please visit www.GBallCounselor.com Parents & students will be notified of their community after March 4th.

Questions will be answered at the Counselors’ Table in the cafeteria