High School Transition

Block Scheduling 8 periods but over two days: A Day: 1st-4th periods B Day: 5th-8th periods Some classes meet both days: Athletics Double Block Math Classes Block Scheduling

Rank and GPA Grade Point Average is calculated on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Ranking is calculated on a 6.0 scale with additional points awarded for advanced core classes (weighted) Class rank determines what percentage of the class you are in (top 5%, top 10%, top 25% or first quartile, etc) Rank and GPA

Classification <6 credits = Freshman 6-12 credits = Sophomore 13-19 credits = Junior 20 and more credits = Senior Classification

Final exams STAAR PSAT SAT & ACT TSI ASVAB Testing

Student’s permanent record—information on it never goes away Includes all courses and state assessments taken www.parchment.com Transcripts

9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings GHS & EVHS: Go to Counselors’ Website at each high school, dates and times to sign up for individual meetings are detailed there General Time Windows: EVHS: 2/18-3/5 GHS: 2/24-3/7 9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings

Career Cruising Course and Four Year Planner Interest and Skills Assessment Career Portfolio Job Skills Student Resume Builder www.careercruising.com Access codes: GHS: georgetown careers EVHS: eastview careers Career Cruising

Staying Informed The two best ways to stay informed: Keep your email address updated in the school student management system Check your high school’s website often Staying Informed

House Bill 5

Changes caused by HB5 Reduced 15 End of Course (EOC) Exams to 5 Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, US History Created a new Graduation Plan Foundations Graduation Plan (w/ Endorsements) Enables a high school student to choose an endorsement (“major”) and take courses specific to their interest. Moving Forward SBOE decisions this past Friday Board approval Changes caused by HB5

Graduation Plans Foundations High School Program Foundations + Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement 22 Credits 28 Credits English – 4 Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II) Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4 Social Studies – 3 Foreign Language – 2 PE – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Graduation Plans

Foundations Graduation Plan 4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, and 5 Electives Road To Graduation

Endorsements 5 Endorsements Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, History, Languages, Political Science, etc.) Business & Industry (Architecture, Automotive, Communications, Finance, etc.) Public Service (Education, Health Science, Law Enforcement, etc.) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Multi-Disciplinary (Mix and match electives but requires Distinguished Graduation Plan) Endorsements

Foundations Graduation Plan Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Multi-disciplinary Foundations Graduation Plan 4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Arts, 1 PE, and 5 Electives Public Service STEM Roads To Graduation

Performance Ackowledgements Additional Criteria that requires no additional credits Advanced Coursework Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy Advanced Placement Examination College Ready Examination Workforce Readiness Performance Ackowledgements

Distinguished Achievement (Algebra II) Foundation Endorsements Distinguished Achievement (Algebra II) Performance Acknowledgements Roads to Graduation

Graduation Plans Foundations High School Program Foundations + Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement 22 Credits 28 Credits English – 4 Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II) Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4 Social Studies – 3 Foreign Language – 2 PE – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Graduation Plans

Contact Administration Counselors GHS 512-943-5100 EVHS 512-943-1800