to your HIGH SCHOOL Pre-Registration Process

Please... Listen and be attentive Follow instructions in video and fill out preregistration form as we go along, as best as you can. Take down notes and questions. You will have an opportunity to ask your counselor specific questions when we meet with your class to collect your preregistration form. See your teacher for designated meeting time. Time is Limited! Groups will be Large !! Please be prepared with your completed registration form. Let’s begin!!!

At this time, your teacher will provide you with the following: High School Transcript and Pre-Registration Form A copy of the elective sheet will be posted in your class for reference and online. We advise that you use a pencil when filling out your pre-registration form. Materials needed

SM1 SM2 SM3 SM4 Language Arts 09/10 ENG 1:Q /11 ENG 2:H 78 * /11 ENG 2:R /12 APENGLAN:P Speech 08/09 COMMAPP J Mathematics 09/10 ALG /10 GEOM:Q /11 ALG /11 PRE CALC Loss of Credit Averaging Policy

A student will automatically lose credit for their classes if they miss more than 4 days in a nine week period whether or not the absences are excused. Upon return of an absence, a student has only 3 days in which to submit an excuse to the attendance office, otherwise the absence will remain unexcused.  If the absences are excused, a student will be given the opportunity to attend Saturday schools for every additional day they missed. Deadlines do apply.  If the absences are unexcused, a student will lose credit for the classes and will not be able to make them up by attending Saturday schools. Students will be given the opportunity to turn in an “Appeal Letter” if there are extenuating circumstances. Loss of Credit-Attendance Policy

The student must have a semester grade of at least a 65 to qualify for the averaging of two semesters. The average of both semesters must be a 70 or higher for credit to be earned. Averaging policy does not apply for lost credits due to attendance. Averaging Policy

10 th grade 6 credits 11 th grade12 credits 12 th grade18 credits

26 credits Total number of Credits Needed in Order to Graduate

Total Credits

 Local Credit by Exam--- students may take a local CBE for a course they have previously failed or lost credit in. (70%)  Plato--recovery program available to students 2 days a week from 4-6:00 p.m. These classes are for courses that students have failed, or lost credit due to attendance, however, they must meet specific requirements.  Summer School---students can recover credits that they previously failed or lost credit in or can take classes (Speech, Health or BUSIM1) for acceleration for $150 per ½ credit.  Correspondence courses---through Texas Tech or the University of Texas at Austin, students may take correspondence courses. The course must be approved by the students’ counselor. Additional ways to earn credits

Recommended Program The Recommended Program prepares students for a post secondary education at a 4 year university. Students must meet all state course requirements and pass all areas of the EOC exams. Or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) The Distinguished Achievement Program recognizes students who demonstrate levels of performance equivalent to college students. In addition to the state course requirements and passing all areas of the EOC exams, students must complete four advanced measures. Which Current Graduation Plan will you be on?

In addition to the third foreign language and a specific 4 th math and science class, a student must meet a combination of ANY of the 4 following measures in order to graduate DAP:  Earn a grade of “3” or better on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam.Advanced Placement (AP) exam  Earn a grade of “B” or better in a college course.college course  Earn a grade of “B” or better in a Career and Technical Education articulated course that follows a coherent sequence (2 course maximum - refer to 4 yr. plan).Career and Technical Education articulated course that follows a coherent sequence  Meet commended performance on the PSAT.PSAT DAP Measures

AP Courses AP English Language11 th English III High School Credit AP English Literature 12 th English IV High School Credit AP Calculus AB11 th – 12 th Additional Math Credit AP Calculus BC11 th – 12 th Additional Math Credit AP Statistics 11 th – 12 th Additional Math Credit AP Biology11 th – 12 th Additional Science Credit AP Chemistry11 th – 12 th Additional Science Credit AP Environmental Science11 th – 12 th Additional Science Credit AP Physics 111 th – 12 th Additional Science Credit AP World History10 th World History High School Credit AP U.S. History 11 th U.S. History High School Credit AP Micro EconomicsGrad. Jr. – 12 th Economics High School Credit AP U.S. GovernmentGrad. Jr. – 12 th U.S. Government H.S. Credit AP Spanish Language 9 th – 12 th Foreign Language Credit AP Spanish Literature 9 th – 12 th Foreign Language Credit AP French IV11 th – 12 th Additional Foreign Lang. Credit

College Dual Courses English 1301 Composition & 11 th Elective English Language Credit History 1301 (fall term)Elective Social Studies Credit English 1302 Rhetoric & 11 th English III Credit History 1302 (spring term)U.S. History Credit English 2301 British Literature 12 th English IV Credit Introduction to Communication 11 th -12 th Professional Communication Credit Government 2305 & Grad. Jr. & 12 th Government Credit Economics 2301Economics Credit Government II th College Credit Only Math 1414 College Algebra *10 th - 12 th Pre-Calculus General Biology I 1406 (fall) & 11 th - 12 th Science Credit General Biology II 1407(spring) Art Appreciation th - 12 th Fine Art Credit General Psychology 2301 & 11 th - 12 th Elective Credit Microcomputer Applications 1310Elective Credit Intro. to Criminal Justice 1301 & 11 th - 12 th Elective Credit Fundamentals of Criminal Law 1310Elective Credit

 Student must be classified as a Junior or Senior. Sophomores may begin with PreCalculus-College Algebra after successful completion of Algebra II.  Student must meet specific EOC or TSI (Texas Success Initiative) scores for courses requested. TSI is available weekly.  Student must meet additional requirements set by STC or UTPA and submit proper application by deadline  Tuition/Dual fees are required. Amounts vary depending if class is dual or concurrent. For additional details, visit high school website Counselor’s Corner, College Opportunities

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources  Agriculture Power Systems Architecture and Construction  Interior Design Arts, A/V Technology and Communications  Fashion Design Business Management & Administration/Finance  Principles of Business Management, Marketing and Finance  Accounting I  Business Information Management II Health Science  Principles of Health Science Human Services  Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Information Technology  Principles of Information Technology  Web Technologies  Business Information Management II Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security  Law Enforcement I  Law Enforcement II Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics  Agriculture Power Systems Note: Articulated courses vary year to year and teacher to teacher

Arts & Humanities -- None --- Business & Industry Public Services Multidisciplinary Studies --- None --- STEM

Medical Terminology [10-12] (1 Credit) Anatomy and Physiology [11-12] (1 Science Credit) Health Science [10-12] (2 Credits) Application Process Medical Microbiology [Grad. Jr.-12] (1 Science Credit) Practicum in Health Science [11-12] (2 Credits) Application Process Principles of Health Science [9-12] (1 Credit) STC Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA) (2-Year Program) [11-12] Application Process Associates Degree Program UTPA Early College [11-12] Application Process Child Development [10-12] (1 Credit) Revised 01/30/13 Employment Opportunities: Dentist Nursing Nutritionist Pharmacist Physician

4 year plan

PSAT/NMSQT stands for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test The PSAT test provides students firsthand practice for the SAT and when taken junior year gives students a chance to qualify and enter competitions for prestigious scholarships and participate in recognition programs.

 Texas Scholar Texas Scholar  National Honor Society National Honor Society  GPA (Grade Point Average) GPA (Grade Point Average)  Pass/Fail Options Pass/Fail Options Other topics of interest

Texas Scholar Texas Scholars-High School and Beyond program focuses students on education and career planning during middle and high school. To be recognized as a Texas Scholar, students are required to: Graduate from high school having completed the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP), and Complete at least two courses while in high school eligible for college credit. Examples of courses eligible for college credit are: Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual/concurrent enrollment courses or CTE courses leading to a post-secondary certification.

While students are considered for NHS during the Junior year, student records are evaluated at the start of freshman year. Students must meet specific criteria:  GPA must be a 3.8 on a 6.0 scale  Must have completed 4 Pre AP courses and be enrolled in at least 1 more their Junior year.  Must receive no more than 1 “Denial” from:  Any grade below a 70  Negative comments from the staff  5 Unexcused absences  Loss of credit due to excessive absences  Referrals and detentions DAEP placement = automatic denial National Honor Society

Students must complete a packet which includes:  Co-curricular Activities  Leadership positions  Recognitions and Awards  Service Activities:  Students must complete 20 hours of community service (1/2 of which need to be in tutoring)  15 additional hours are required their Senior year (1/2 of which need to be in tutoring) National Honor Society cont.

Only the core classes are calculated into the Grade Point Average…….. English Math Science Social Studies Courses taken through Summer School, Ed Options, AEP, Credit By Exam or off campus programs are not calculated into the GPA GPA(Grade Point Average)

Any additional core area courses taken after a student has met their minimum requirements may be taken PASS / FAIL. Ex: If a student has completed 4 credits of math and they want to take a more advanced math course but don’t want it to affect their GPA, a student has the option to take the course PASS/FAIL. The course and grade will still show up on the transcript, but it is not calculated into the GPA. These courses do count towards UIL Eligibility! Pass/Fail Options

CPCollege Prep Pre-APPre Advanced Placement APAdvanced Placement DEDual Enrollment ELLEnglish Language Learners Level of Courses

 Pre-AP, Dual and AP English courses may have a required summer reading list  AP courses, including Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language may have a required summer assignment  Pre-AP and AP courses have a contract, outlining the level of commitment and exit criteria, which must be signed when classes begin For additional details on summer assignments, visit the high school website, Counselor’s Corner Important Reminders about Advanced courses

 PLEASE select your courses carefully based on your commitment level and interests…..  When selecting classes, refer to your transcript, 4 year plan or Endorsement and elective course sheet (available on the website, Counselors Corner).  You must select 9 courses. If you don’t, WE WILL !!  You must write down the name and the number of the course you are selecting  Indicate additional courses you are interested in. As we get ready to fill out the preregistration form, remember:

Complete the following Current Schedule: 1) ______________ 2) _____________ 3) ______________ 4)_____________ 5) ____________ Student Name:__________________________ ID#:_________________ Phone#:______________ Current Grade Level: 9 th Include Endorsement name/# ________________and Career Cluster#____ Current Grade Level: 10 th, 11 th or 12 th : Graduation Plan: Recommended _____ DAP _____ Plan on graduating in 4 years_________, 3 ½ years _________ or 3 years __________ Endorsement/ Career Cluster #1 ARTS & HUMANITIES Courses related to arts, foreign languages and social studies #2 BUSINESS 1. Agriculture 2. Architecture and Constr. 3. Audio/Video 4. Business 8. Information Technology 11. Automotive #3 PUBLIC SERVICE 5. Education &Training 6. Health Science 7. Human Services 9. Law, Public Safety and Correctional Services #4 STEM 10. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math #5 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY Combination of 1-11 Career Clusters

RecommendedDAP English I English IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV English Language Arts 4 credits

English Language Arts Circle and Write down course name and number 1. (Language Arts) English III 0142 Lang Arts 4 CourseCP Pre- AP AP DE th ESL ESL 90 EXT English I N/A /2115 English II N/A /2116 English III *0140/ N/A English IV N/A * Year Long Course paired with DE US History

Recommended DAP Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry MMA* Algebra II Algebra II 4 th Math 4 th Math (If MMA was not taken)  Once a student takes Algebra II, a student cannot go back to take MMA and will be required to pass a more advanced math class in order to graduate……  Once a student takes Algebra II, a student can take Quantitative Reasoning as a 4 th math under the recommended graduation program Mathematics 4 credits

 Mathematical Models with Applications (Not for DAP Graduates; must be taken before successfully completing Algebra II)  Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (Not for DAP Graduates; must be taken after successfully completing Algebra II)  Pre Calculus CP  Pre Calculus Pre AP  Pre Calculus-College Algebra DE  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC  AP Statistics Additional Courses that will count as the 4 th required Math credit

Mathematics Math Recommendation after Geometry: ________________________________ ________________________________ Teacher Signature 2. (Mathematics) Algebra II PreAP 0380 Mathematics 4 CourseCP Pre- AP AP DE th ESL ESL 90 EXT Algebra I N/A /2367 Geometry N/A Math Models0388N/A Algebra II N/A Quantitative Reasoning 0389N/A Pre Calculus N/A Pre Cal /Col AlgN/A *0397N/A AP Calculus ABN/A 0396N/A AP Calculus BCN/A 0393N/A AP StatisticsN/A 0922N/A

RecommendedDAP Biology Chemistry Physics 4 th Science4 th Science IPC may count as the 4 th IPC taken at the science if taken beforeJunior High will be Chemistry and Physics an elective credit only Science 4 credits

Anatomy and Physiology CP & Pre AP Biology I & II DE AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Scientific Research and Design CP & Pre AP Environmental Science Pre AP AP Environmental Science Forensic Science CP & Pre AP Medical Micro Biology CP & Pre AP IPC (Recommended plan only & must be taken before Chemistry & Physics) Additional Courses that will count as the 4 th required Science credit

3. (Science) Physics CP 0432 Science 4 CourseCP Pre- AP AP DE th ESL IPC N/A 0406 Biology Bio I 0418 (fall) Bio II 2418 (spr) 0414 Chemistry N/A Physics : 0436N/A Anatomy/Phys N/A Scientific Research and Design N/A Forensic Science N/A Microbiology N/A Env. ScienceN/A N/A All shaded courses should be taken after Physics CP or Pre AP.

RecommendedDAPWorld GeographyWorld HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernment (.5)PlusEconomics (.5) Social Studies 4 credits

Social Studies Social Studies 4 CourseCPPre-APAP DE th ESL World Geo N/A 0306 World History N/A0316 US History *0320/2320N/A Government Gov I 0330 Gov II 2330 N/A Economics N/A * Year Long Course paired with DE English III 4. (Social Studies)

For the next series of choices, select courses from, the required coursework indicated, your personalized 4 year plan and/or elective sheet available on the web site. Remember when participating in Band, Athletics, JROTC or other programs that require a full year, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in. Additional Courses

RecommendedDAP Foreign Lang.2.0 credits 3.0 PE 1.0 credits 1.0 Health.5 credit.5 Speech.5 credit.5 Tech App1.0 credits 1.0 Fine Art1.0 credits 1.0 Electives4.0 credits 3.0 Additional Courses Required 10 credits

Foreign Language or elective Foreign language 2(Rec) or 3 (DAP) CourseIIIIII Pre AP AP Lang AP Lit Spanish E N/A Spanish S N/A French N/A 5. (Foreign Language or elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective. Circle and Write down course name and number

PE 1 I (9 th )II(10 th )III(11 th )IV(12 th ) PE0562/0564 For Individual Sports and additional PE Equivalent courses, see Elective Course Sheet 6. ( PE or Athletics or elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective. Remember when participating in Band, Athletics, JROTC or other programs that require a full year commitment, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

Health or Speech or elective ½ Health ½ Speech Course9th10th11th12th HealthN/A0690 SpeechN/A / (H or S or Elec) If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Tech App 1 Course9th10th11th12th BUSIM10532 For additional qualifying Technology Application courses, see Elective Course Sheet. 8. (Technology Application or Elect) If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Fine Art 1 CourseIIIIIIIVDE For additional qualifying Fine Art courses, see Elective Course Sheet. 9. (Fine Art or Elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective. Remember when participating in Band, Choir or other fine art programs that require a full year commitment, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

Lastly… In the event that there are conflicts with my elective choices, I would be interested in the following electives: _____________________, _____________________, _______________________ Do you need to retake a half semester of any course? If so, indicate course and circle Semester A or B ____________________A or B _____________________A or B __________________A or B Student Signature ______________________________ Date ________________________ Parent Signature ______________________________ Date ________________________ Accounting IPainting IPrinciples of Law English I Spanish I

 If you need the 2 nd half of English II: Speech (0176) / English II B (0132)  If you need only speech: Interior Design (0461) / Speech (0176)  If you need the 1 st half of Algebra I: Algebra I A (0362) / Health (0690) Examples of entries if you only need half of a course:

FallSpring English II (90)World History (90) BusIM1 (90)Chemistry (90)Football (90) Geometry (50) Continuation of Geometry (50) Spanish III E (90)Art I (90) At the end of the school year, you will have completed 9 credits of high school requirements. What might your schedule look like?

High School website Counselor’s Corner Stay Connected

Share this information with your parents/guardians. Turn in the pre-registration form to your 4 th block teacher. Your 4 th block class will be scheduled to report to the SEC lecture hall with the counselors to complete this process, answer any questions and turn in forms. On behalf of the Counseling Department, thank you for your attention. We hope this presentation has been informative and helpful. See you soon. Closing Remarks