Sophomore Course Selection Process

1.RECAP 2.DHS Academic Handbook Future Planning 4.High School System 5.Transcript information 6.GPA. Rank. NCAA Eligibility 7.HS graduation plans 8.Endorsements & 4 year plans 9. AT HOME - Complete Course Selection Sheet & 4 year plan

8 TH GRADE NAVIANCE STRENGTHS EXPLORER PARENT AND STUDENT PRESENTED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENT SELECTS AN ENDORSEMENT/CAREER PATHWAY SELECTED COURSES FOR FRESHMAN YEAR 9 TH GRADE NAVIANCE CAREER CLUSTER FINDER ENDORSEMENT FINALIZED 4 YEAR PLAN BASED ON ENDORSEMENT COURSE SELECTION FOR SOPHMORE YEAR

Pages 1-20 includes: Earning credits, alternate credit opportunities, Pre-AP & AP programs, grading, GPA, rank, UIL, NCAA, graduation programs and more… Pages includes: All courses offered based on Endorsement Plan Pages includes: NCAA approved high school courses, planning websites, timeline for each grade level to prepare for college

FUTURE LIFESKILLS & CAREER INTERESTS SELECT ENDORSEMENT & GRADUATION PLAN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SUCCESSFUL CAREER? OWN A BUSINESS? OWN HOME? MARRIAGE? CHILDREN? AT LEAST 1/3 OF EACH DAY WILL BE SPENT DOING THIS…... ARTS & HUMANITIES? BUSINESS & INDUSTRY? PUBLIC SERVICES? S.T.E.M.? MULTIDISCIPLINARY? WORK FORCE? MILITARY? CERTIFICATION? LICENSURE? ASSOCIATES DEGREE? BACHELORS DEGREE? MASTERS DEGREE? DOCTRATE DEGREE?

ON THE JOB TRAINING MILITARY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE 2 YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE – PROGRAM – (TWO YEARS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THEN TRANSFER TO A UNIVERSITY) FOUR YEAR (or more) COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 4 YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE 6 YEAR MASTER DEGREE 7-10 YEAR DOCTORATE DEGREE CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE – TEACHER, NURSE, PSYCHOLOGIST, LAWYER, DOCTOR

Semester grade of 70 or higher + meet attendance requirements = Earned Credits Attendance – no more than 4 absences per semester. Can earned up to 7.0 credits per year Earned Credits + E.O.C. Exams = GRADUATION Page 9

6.0 Credits = 10 th Grade 12.0 Credits = 11 th Grade 19.0 Credits = 12 th Grade 26.0 Specific Credits + STAAR EOC Exams = Graduation Page 9

G.P.A. Scale 0.00 to Calculation based on each semester grade Determines your class rank (how you compare) 1 to 851 #1 = first in class / top student Determines your future opportunities – college, scholarships, college sports, job offerings, etc… Page 10

Grade Point Average Each semester grade is given points. The points are averaged together for the GPA. GPA= Grading Scale Semester Grade AP/ Dual Credit Grade Points Pre-AP Grade Points Regular Grade Points Page 10

Grades this year determine eligibility for next year Need an 80 this year in regular classes + Qualifying EOC scores (for each course) Need a 75 in Pre-AP class + Qualifying EOC scores (for each course) Plus Summer assignments completed Sign a commitment to the program Parent attend one of the mandatory Pre-AP/AP Parent meetings Pages 5-8

Division 1 – 16 Core Courses 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 1 English/Math/Science, 2 Social Studies, 4 English/Math/Science/Social Studies/LOTE Division 2 – 16 Core Courses 3 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, 3 English/Math/Science, 2 Social Studies, 4 English/Math/Science/Social Studies/LOTE New eligibility requirements starting in August 2016 Minimum GPA raised Ten core courses by the end of the junior year (7 of which must be from English, Math, and Science) Multi-Year Scholarships Page 14-17

Page 19 FOUNDATION – 22 CREDITS ONLY FOR SENIOR YEAR EMERGENCY OR SPECIAL PROGRAMS MUST PASS 5 STAAR EOC: ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ALGEBRA 1 BIOLOGY U.S. HISTORY FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT– 26 CREDITS ENDORSEMENT REQUIRES 4 – 5 SPECIFIC CREDITS FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT & DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT– 26 CREDITS REQUIRES ALGEBRA 2

Foundation High School Program 22 Credits S.T.E.M. Algebra II Required Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multi- d isciplinary Studies Endorsement – 26 Credits 1 Math and 1 ScienceEndorsement Requirements Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 Credits Algebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions New Texas High School Diploma

4.0 credits of English 4.0 Credits of Math (includes Algebra 2) 4.0 Credits of Science 3.0 Credits of Social Studies 2.0 Credits of Foreign Language 1.0 Credit Fine Art 1.0 Credit P.E Electives – specific to endorsement TOTAL = 26 credits Page 19

Foundation Endorsements Distinguished Achievements Performance Acknowledgement Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services STEM Multi – Disciplinary

Outstanding Performance(s) in: Dual Credit Bilingualism and Biliteracy Advanced Placement Exams PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT Business or Industry Certificate or License Page 20

Attend school at least 95% of time and make a semester grade of 70 or higher to receive credit for course Earn 26 credits to complete the requirements of a graduation plan with an endorsement Pass all of the 5 STAAR EOC exams – English1, English2, Algebra1, Biology, US History

Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public ServicesSTEM Multidisciplinary Studies  Fine Arts  Foreign Languages & Cultural Studies  Social Sciences  Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources  Architecture & Construction  Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications  Business Management & Administration  English & Communication  Finance  Manufacturing  Marketing, Sales, & Service  Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics  AFJROTC  Education & Training  Government & Public Administration  Health Science  Human Services  Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security  Engineering  Advanced Math  Advanced Science Student selects additional credits from following options: Advanced Coursework from multiple Endorsements Core Coursework College Course work And completes Distinguished Level of Achievement

9 th Grade10 th Grade English 1English 2 Algebra IGeometry World Geography or Human GeographyWorld History BiologyIPC or Chemistry Foreign Language 1Foreign Language 2 PEElective Fine Art 1Fine Art 2 11 th Grade12 th Grade English 3English 4 Algebra 2Advanced Math US HistoryGovernment/ Economics Advanced Science Fine Art 3Fine Art 4 Elective Page 23

First CourseSecond CourseThird CourseFinal Course Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Small Animal ManagementLivestock Production Professional Standards in Agribusiness Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems Range Ecology & Ranch Management Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Horticulture ScienceLandscape Design and Turf Grass Management Professional Standards in Agribusiness Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Page 47

Selecting Courses for Next School Year! 10 th grade

English 2 Geometry Chemistry or IPC World History Foreign Language 2 PE or Fine Art Endorsement Elective

Each box is 1 semester JUNIOR HIGH COLUMN - Fill in Junior High credits: J Write in what you earned credit in; then write in your current courses 9 TH GRADE COLUMN - Fill in 9 th grade credits

Rank and GPA (grades) Challenging Schedule (your transcript) Standardized Test Scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT) Extracurricular Activities Fine Arts, Sports, Organization, Clubs, Academic Competitions, etc…. Essay Writing Leadership Roles Letters of Recommendation

What you can see on Skyward: GPA Rank Unofficial Transcript Couse Selection Endorsement STAAR Test Scores Current Grades

You have choices Take advantage of the opportunities Tutorials SMART Lunch – 2-3 hours a week LWOD – DHS Library – Tues & Thurs, 3-7pm Individual Tutorials – scheduled with your teacher Clubs and organizations – Get Involved! EVERYTHING counts in high school- every class, every absence, every activity, etc.

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PSAT SCORES DISTRIBUTED DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION ALL FRESHMAN WILL BE CALLED TO THE 9 th GRADE OFFICE TO SELECT 10 th GRADE COURSES BE PREPARED