WELCOME! Sophomore Classroom Guidance

A – Gon Mr. Dominguez Mrs. Zamora Goo – Ogr Mrs. Schuelke Mrs. Field Oh – Z Mrs. Bennight Mr. Orris

4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies.5 Communication Applications 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Art 1 Physical Education 5.5 Electives TOTAL = 26 How many credits do you need??  7 credits to be a Sophomore  13 credits to be a Junior  19 credits to be a Senior

Students who entered 9 th grade in 2011 or after must pass 5 STAAR end-of-course (EOC) exams in:  English 1  English 2  Biology  Algebra  US History (11 th grade) Minimum is not passing. If you meet the Minimum score, but do not meet Level II Satisfactory, you will be required to take the test over.

 Meet all the graduation requirements for the Recommended Plan PLUS…  Successfully complete 3 years of a foreign language instead of two.  Four advanced measures that demonstrate student performance at the college level:  A score of three or above on an AP exam  College academic courses with a grade of 3.0  PSAT score that qualifies the student for recognition  Original research project-approved by a panel of professionals

 Know your credits and STAAR (EOC) scores!  Pass all classes.  Come to tutoring and intersession. Work to get the highest score on the EOC possible.  You can take the EOC as many times as you would like to reach Level II or Level III.  Use your Academic Target and District Assessment scores to help you know how you are doing and what you still need to learn.

 ACC Kickoff meeting- January 22 BHS Cafe 6:30pm  Take the TSI- January 29 – Sign up today  Starting the summer after your sophomore year, you are able to take 2 ACC classes each semester = 12 college classes for FREE  Summer of 2015 – Communications  Fall of 2015 – Comp 1 and US History  Register for ACC when you are entering your courses for  ACC Advisors will be here April 8 & 16. Sign up for an advising time in the Counseling Office. Meet with your counselor to get the ECS checklist.

 Take Pre-AP, AP, and ACC courses to prepare for the rigor of college  Research your top career choices to see what additional education you need. (Campus2Careers)  Get your resume started (Campus2Careers)  Investigate and make a list of your top 6–8 post-secondary education options.

 GPA/Grades/Rank  Junior year is the last year shown on your transcript for college admissions and some scholarship deadlines!  Courses  Test Scores  Essays  Letters of Recommendation  Extracurricular activities ( should illustrate leadership/dedication/service )

 If you ever need your official transcript, see Mrs. Crouch in the Registrar’s office  Will need a request form from her and $2.00  If you have attendance hours you need to make up, see Mrs. Turner (AP office)  If you’re struggling in class, attend tutorials or set up additional time with your teacher  Your GPA and Class Rank are found on the bottom of your transcript and are updated each semester

 Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/BTXHSCounselors  BHS website – Counselor’s Page   Sign up on our clipboard in the Guidance Office to receive a pass (or us if you have a quick question)

 Link to access Campus2Careers will soon be on the Bastrop High School website  Resume Builder  Interest Inventory  College/Career Investigation  Four-year Plans  Course Selection ***Link to the Course Selection Guide is on the BHS Home Page

 January 22 Parent night BHS café 6:30pm  January 27 CAVE presentation at PAC  February 6 and 9 Going to the computer labs so you can do next year’s schedule