PARENT PRESENTATION FOR 2019-2020

High School Requirements for students entering High School 2019-2020 All students are required to earn 26 credits to complete graduation requirements and pass all End of Course (EOC) exams. Review ENGLISH………. 4 CR MATH…………… 4 CR SCIENCE………. 4 CR SOC ST …………4 CR FINE ARTS………1 CR PE……………….. 1 CR LOTE……………. 2 CR TRANS……….. 1 CR PREP…………….1 CR ELECTIVES……. 4 CR TOTAL 26 CR

STAAR/End of Course Exams Approach Meets Masters

Grade CLASSIFICATIONS FRESHMAN (9th)…………….. 0-5.5 credits SOPHOMORE (10th)………… 6-12.5 credits JUNIOR (11th)………………….13-19.5 credits SENIOR (12th)………………… 20-26 credits PLEASE NOTE: Grade levels are determined by credits alone.

What can affect your grade classification? Failing Grades Attendance A student must be in attendance 90% of the time in each class. For each semester, a student with over 9 days absences in any course/period, the student will lose credit for the course even if they are passing.

Look at * student passed class but no credit given

Encourage students to meet a performance acknowledgment

Hb 5 foundation curriculum English Language Arts 4 credits in: English I English II English III English IV (*Public Speaking, *Speech, Journ, Newspaper, Yrkb) Mathematics Algebra I Geometry (pre-requisite Alg. 1) MMA/Alg Reasoning or Alg 2 Alg 2 or Pre-Calculus (*AP Calculus AB, *AP Calculus BC or *AP Statistics) Science Biology IPC or Chemistry Chemistry or Physics 4th Science (*AP Chem, *AP Physics, *AP Bio, *AP Env Sci, etc.) Social Studies World Geography World History U.S. History Government/Economics (*AP Europ Hist, *Psychology, *Sociology, *Pers Fin Lit) Hb 5 foundation curriculum PLEASE NOTE: **Every year a student is in high school they are required to take an English, math, science and social studies, therefore if you’re ahead in these subjects, you will be required to take additional courses in your final years of HS. All core classes including those with an asterisk(*) count towards rank.

Choosing a level CP – College Prep Pre-AP – Pre-Advanced Placement All core courses and some electives have different level to choose from: CP – College Prep Pre-AP – Pre-Advanced Placement AP – Advanced Placement D – Dual Enrollment

ranking Only the core courses of English, math, science, and social studies are used for ranking. 7 6 5 4 *Summer dual enrollment does not count for rank except for STC Academy students. *Please review the Curriculum Bulletin for 2019-20 for information on courses that count for rank. 3 2 1

Dual enrollment opportunities Prospective students must: Demonstrate college readiness as indicated by the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) or other approved testing instruments Meet entrance requirements for the college/university Understand the final dual grade will be reflected on both high school and college transcript Understand courses taken off campus for dual credit will be counted for ranking purposes (fall & spring only) Understand all university deadlines and procedures must be followed as they are considered college students Seek guidance from high school counselor

Review curriculum bulletin Search for the 19-20 Curriculum Bulletin at www.mcallenisd.org for specific descriptions of courses

Mr. Albert Canales, Principal 956-632-3100 Mrs Cindy Olivarez, Dean Ms. Jody Peña, Lead Counselor 956-632-3123 Ms. Sandra Sierra, Counselor 956-632-3160 Ms. Briana Arzate, Counselor 956-632-3118 Mrs. Adriana Hernandez-Flores, Counselor 956-632-3119 Mrs. Amanda Salinas Counselor 956-632-3120

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