Welcome Junior Tigers Conroe High School

How do you get to be a Junior? You must have earned 12 credits How do you earn a credit?  Make higher than a 70  Have good attendance

What if I failed in the fall? You can average your 2 semesters You can go to after school CHOOSE now You can attend Summer School

Dates will be announced soon Classes available for: Repeat Credit (Most academic core courses) First Time Credit (Health, PE, Communication Appl, Technology, Fine Arts, Govt. and Eco.) Accelerated Summer School— Initial credit Spanish and math Information and Registration Forms available in the Counselor’s office Sign Up in April Summer School

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2011

All students are required to earn a minimum of 26 credits to graduate. SUBJECT Credits English4.0 Mathematics-Must Include:  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2* (three credits in grades 9-12) 4.0 Science-Must Include: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 4.0 Social Studies (World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco.) 4.0 Foreign Language (Same language) 2.0 Health0.5 P.E. (1/2 credit must be Foundations) or P.E. Substitute 1.5 Fine Arts1.0 Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 Technology1.0 Electives3.5 TOTAL CREDITS 26.0

Who should take Pre-AP/AP courses? The most successful students are willing to work very hard. If a student plans to take AP courses, the earlier the preparation, the easier the transition. There are only 24 hours in a day. Evaluate how much time will be spent in other activities.

Traits of the Pre-AP/AP Student Self-starter/self reliant Willingness to go beyond minimum requirements on assignments Capable of adapting to a faster pace/higher level of thinking Ability to struggle with questions for which there are no clear answers Eagerness to seek out challenges Ability to analyze and apply concepts to new situations Enjoys being challenged academically

Amount of Homework to Expect in High School Level classes minutes per class per night Pre-AP/AP Classes Approximately minutes per class per night  More reading, writing, and research-based assignments  Greater degree of critical thinking skills  Faster pace

Registering for Pre-AP/AP Courses During course selection students turn in a commitment form and indicate it on their course selection sheet. We recommend that students take pre-AP if they have been able to maintain grades above 80 in advanced classes or grades above a 90 in level courses.

Course Description Guide Front of book  General Information  Graduation Requirements  Description of different levels  Policies and procedures  G.P.A./Class Rank System Description of all courses  Appropriate Grade Level  How many credits the course earns  What prerequisites the course has  Additional fees for certain courses (ie: cost of supplies and materials for ART I is $30.00)

Conroe High School Registration Process Course Description Guide Course Selection Sheet During registration, students will receive the following:

Core Courses at Conroe High School English English III English III AP English III DC Social Studies US History US History AP US History DC Science Physics Physics Pre-AP Other sciences Math Algebra II (have credit for Alg and Geom) Algebra II Pre-AP (have credit for Alg and Geom) College Algebra (have credit for Alg I & II, & Geom) Pre-Calculus (have credit for Alg I & II, & Geom) Math Models (have credit for Alg I & II, & Geom) Other math courses

7 Period Class Day Typical Schedule  English  Math  Social Studies  Science  3 periods are left and may be filled with PE or PE substitute Fine Art Health/Communication Applications Technology Foreign Language Other electives Course that need to be repeated

Special Considerations- Band and Drill Team- fall semester earns PE credit, spring semester earns Fine Art credit ROTC- earns PE credit or elective credit Foreign Language- must be 2 yrs of same language, need to have passed Reading TAKS Athletics- requires a physical, will require time after school and weekends Once you earn credit in a class you can not take it again

Special Considerations Dual Credit courses  Must apply for admissions to Lone Star College online by February 5 th  Must sign up for ASSETT test in CCC by February 5 th  Will pay tuition in June  If you do not meet the deadlines or testing criteria you will be moved to level classes

Pre-AP/AP/DC courses require the parent’s signature and the Commitment Statement Without parent signature and Commitment Statement students will go into level courses Final deadline to make changes is 5/15

Choosing alternates If you do not choose an alternate the counselor may will pick for you and you will not be permitted to change.

Circle the sport that comes first You only earn 2 credits of PE 3 rd year of athletics is Local Credit Athletics

One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation. Fine Arts – consult Course Description Book for prerequisites and fees Art 1, 2, 3, 4, AP Acappella Choir 3, Treble Choir 3, Chamber Choir 3 AP Music Theory Dance1, 2, 3, Boys Dance Crew (requires audition) Theatre Arts 1, 2, 3, 4, Technical Theatre 1,2,3,4 (requires Theatere 1), Directing Seminar & Theatre Production (after school & requires approval) Band- see sheet for correct course & number Orchestra- see sheet for correct course & number

Electives, Communication App, Health TECHNOLOGY: (See Course Description Book for complete list) Technology Systems, BCIS, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Communication Graphics CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Agriculture, Applied Technology, Business Technology, Criminal Justice, Industrial Technology, Home Economics, OTHER ELECTIVES: Journalism, Social Studies Electives, Science Electives Enrollment may be limited in elective courses due to classroom and equipment availability COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS/HEALTH: 260HS/HF 080HF/HS or 1 year of Health Science.

WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR CHANGES, SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY MAY 15, _____________________________ ______________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature COMMITMENT STATEMENT FOR PRE-AP COURSE(S) I have read and I understand the expectations for participating in the Pre- Advanced Placement courses at Conroe High School as stated in the Course Description Guide. I understand the criteria and I am personally committed to expend the time and effort necessary for success. I accept that I must work to the best of my ability in order to be a part of this program. By entering into an Pre-AP course, I understand that I am making the commitment to that course for the entire school year. ______________________________ _______________________________ Student SignatureParent Signature

Course Selection Timeline Presentation to students 2/2-2/6 Individual counselor meetings 2/9-2/27 Course selection sheets turned in at meeting or may be turned in to the counselors office prior to meeting Verification sheets- at counselor meeting and mailed home. Deadline for all schedule changes, May 15 th.

When do I get my schedule? Postcard will come in the summer with dates and times for textbook/schedule pickup The schedule you get in the summer is your “draft” schedule Your FINAL schedule will be given to you the first day of school during homeroom

Questions?????? See your counselor Counselors Corner 2/17 6:30-8:30 Read the Course Description Book

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