Welcome Prosper High School Class of 2023! Incoming 9th Grade Students/Parents

Agenda PowerPoint Presentation - Graduation Requirements - Pre-AP/AP levels - Course Selection Process -Questions?

Graduation Program Class of 2023 Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits Performance Acknowledgements Outstanding Performance in a Dual Credit Course Outstanding Performance on an AP Exam Bilingualism & Bi-literacy Outstanding Performance on the PSAT, SAT or ACT National or International Business or Industry Certification or License

What is a credit? When a student successfully completes a course with a grade of 70 or higher, he receives .5 credit for each semester Many middle school students enter high school with credits from classes completed in 8th grade, including Algebra I, Geometry, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and some elective classes (Some middle school courses may be awarded a Pass/Fail grade if they are a required course. EX: Health) Credits are recorded on their high school transcript at the end of each semester.

Graduation Requirements 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Studies 1 Credit of Physical Education 2 Credits of the same Language Other Than English (LOTE) 1 Credit of the same Fine Art Electives to meet Endorsement Requirements

(STAAR) EOC Assessments Graduation Requirements English I English II Algebra I Biology US History

Foundation Core Requirements English English I, English II, English III, Advanced English Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math Social Studies World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics Science* Biology, +3 more science courses

Science Options* Option #1: Biology – Chemistry – Physics - 1 Advanced Science Option #2: Biology –Chemistry – 3rd Advanced Science – 4th Advanced Science Advanced Sciences: Environmental Systems, Earth Space Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Forensic Science

Physical Education – 1 credit Adventures in Outdoor Education * Foundations of Personal Fitness Aerobic Activity Weightlifting Athletics (Sign up for SAME sport all year) Marching Band (fall semester only) Cheerleading Drill Team – Talonettes Dance 1 Off-Campus PE – Online application * Can be taken concurrently with another Physical Education course

Athletic Tryouts All students can sign up for any athletic class* they wish, but they must make the team in order to stay in the class. Cuts are typically made during summer tryouts or the first two weeks of school. Others may be made at semester. Those not making the team will be moved to PE and an alternate course. This may affect the student’s schedule. Contact coaches for more info - list on website

Athletic Schedules Sports are double-blocked (2 periods) and only receive 1 credit This means a student will receive 7 credits instead of 8 credits per year. Students may have the option to single block sport– must talk to Coaches for approval Use 4 year plan to map out courses to ensure you can take courses that you are interested in 9th-12th grade.

Summer Tryout Sports Volleyball- Tryouts begin August 1 Tennis- Tryout meeting April 24th Boys-July 29-30th and Girls July 31-Aug.1 Golf- Tryout last week of July/first week of August Swimming- TBD Cross Country- TBD These sports require summer tryouts. Choose Sport and also enough credits to equal 8 periods. Once counselor receives approval list from coaches, requests will be updated to include 2nd period of sport or if does not make team will replace the sport with a PE class. *Students choosing a sport that does not have a summer tryout will only choose sport and courses to equal 7 credits.

PHS Sports are HIGHLY COMPETITIVE! Things to consider: Have you previously played this sport at the middle school level or current Club/Select team participation? Summer requirements(Tryouts, Camps, etc) Must have a physical prior to any participation(tryout or first day of practice. Fees and Transportation to and from practices. Approximate # that may make 9th grade Team: Baseball 18-22 Boys Soccer 25-30 Girls Soccer 10-12 Softball 12-15 Volleyball 25-30 Boys Basketball 20-22 Girls Basketball 18-20 Golf 3-5 per gender Tennis 10-15 Swim 12-15

LOTE (Languages Other Than English) - 2 credits Options: Spanish French Pre-AP Latin American Sign Language* Computer Science* *check college to make sure it is accepted as Foreign Language requirement

Fine Arts – 1 credit Fine Arts Options (1 credit of same fine art): Band Choir Orchestra Art Theater Technical Theater Floral Design Digital Art & Animation Dance/Drill Team Color Guard/Winter Guard

Endorsements Listed on Transcript STEM Engineering, Architectural Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Mathematics Business & Industry Advanced Journalism, Veterinary Medicine, Floral Design, Welding, Animation, Fashion Design, Video Production, Business Management, Debate, Finance, Culinary Arts, Marketing, Automotive Technology, Aviation Public Service Education & Training, Health Science, Law Public Safety Corrections & Security Arts & Humanities Social Studies, Languages Other Than English, Fine Arts Multidisciplinary

Pre-AP or Advanced Placement What is the Pre-AP/AP program? Allows students to participate in college preparatory courses and possibly receive college credit while still in high school Who can enroll in a Pre-AP/AP course? Any student!

Pre-AP and AP Courses More complex and faster pace Pre-AP courses prepare students for AP courses AP courses may earn college credit with a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam at the end of the year Current 8th grade teachers are a great resource to help students determine if Pre-AP courses are appropriate for 9th grade

Is Pre-AP/AP right for me? Higher level and more divergent thinking in coursework and assignments More independent work outside of class Do I possess these qualities? *Enjoy the subject *Efficient note taker *Self-manager *Meet deadlines *Motivated *Work independently *Organized *Goes beyond teacher expectation *Like to read *Manage time well

Most Importantly…. Consider how much time each Pre-AP or AP course demands Consider extra-curricular activities your student is involved in(HS Consider your child – balance is important! Level changes are only made at the end of the first six weeks and at the end of the first semester.

Sample Freshman Schedule Subject Course Options English English 1, Pre-AP English 1, GT Humanities Math Algebra 1, Pre-AP Algebra 1, Geometry*, Pre-AP Geometry* GT Pre-AP Geometry* *Algebra 1 Prerequisite Science Biology, Pre-AP Biology Social Studies World Geography, Pre-AP World Geography, or AP Human Geography LOTE ASL, French, Latin, Spanish or Computer Sci. Fine Arts See available options P.E. Endorsement Elective

Sample Block Schedules ATHLETE A Day B Day English Spanish 2 Art 1 World Geography Algebra 1 Biology Soccer NON-ATHLETE A Day B Day English Spanish 2 Art 1 World Geography PE Foundations Biology Algebra 1 Principles of Health Science

Course Catalog Find the complete 2019-20 Course Catalog online on Prosper HS website under Counselor/Course Selection 2019-20 It is very important that you read course descriptions for prerequisites and course requirements.(fees, expectations, application, etc.) Example: Debate-tournament fees. All course offerings are subject to change. Funding levels and student interest may affect whether or not a course is available.

GPA and Level 1, Level 2, & Level 3 Courses Level 1 courses are grade-level classes worth a maximum of 5.0 grade points Level 2 courses are Pre-AP/Honors courses worth a maximum of 5.5 grade points Level 3 courses are Advanced Placement (AP)/Advanced Honors & Dual Credit (DC) courses worth a maximum of 6.0 grade points

G.P.A. = Grade Point Average Numerical Grade Level 1 Regular Course Level 2 Pre-AP Course Level 3 AP Courses Dual Credit Course 100 5.0 5.5 6.0 99 4.9 5.4 5.9 98 4.8 5.3 5.8 97 4.7 5.2 5.7 96 4.6 5.1 5.6 95 4.5 94 4.4 93 4.3 92 4.2 91 4.1 90 4.0

How to Determine Credit and GPA Weighting for Each Course Selected Match the levels on the course description and GPA Chart.

Schedule Changes No course selection changes will be made after the last school day of the school year. Please choose classes carefully!

Important Dates to Remember: February 6th- EXPO Night and Pre AP-AP Information Presentation at PHS February 13th- Must have submitted Courses and Endorsement in Skyward February 15th- Turn in Worksheet to Teacher May 24th- Final opportunity to submit any course request changes

Meet the Counseling Team Mrs. Wiseman (A-Ba) Mrs. Wells (Cos-Gom) Mrs. Cooper (Kas-Mill) Mr. Strowe (Rem-S) Mrs. Rowland (Be-Cor) Mrs. Roach (Gon-Kar) Mr. Storey (Min-Rel) Ms. Foster (T-Z,Foreign Exchange) Ms. Vinson, Testing Coordinator

We are looking forward to a GREAT 4 years with you and your child! Turn in Course Selection Worksheet to your Science teacher by February 15th!