1. Franklin High School 2016-17 Pre-Registration Class of 2018

2. Your Assigned Counselor A-Caste  Ms. Palacios Castf-Gan  Ms. Perez Gao-Le  Mrs. Lafleur Lf-Ols  Mrs. Marquez Olt-Sam  Mrs. Ponsford San-Z  Ms. Winn

3. End Of Course Exams you must pass before graduation: End Of Course Exams:  English 1  English 2  Biology  Algebra 1  US History Students who earned credit for any of the above listed courses at an accredited school outside of Texas or at an accredited private school in El Paso, prior to enrolling in EPISD do not have to take the STARR EOC tests in those subjects.

4. Community Service Ho  " Community Service is service performed for approved persons, organizations or agencies outside of the student's home and/or family”.  All students who were freshmen in the 2014-15 school year and thereafter are required to meet the 15 hour/semester Community Service requirement in order to graduate. (30 hours total for each school year)  Visit the Student Activities Office for more information.  Students will be responsible for logging in their service hours. For more information and to log in hours go to: www.episd.org/service

5. AP/PreAP vs. Dual Credit  The decision should be primarily based on where you are planning to attend college.  Colleges always look for strength of schedule.

6. AP vs. Dual Credit AP  AP classes ALWAYS count as HS credit.  Classes are taken on the FHS Campus.  College level coursework with an AP exam that could potentially earn college credit.  Acceptance of credit nationwide is based on the individual University. Typically a score of 3 or higher is required to earn credit. Student must contact college to verify acceptance.  Open enrollment  Students must pay to take the AP exam. (Fee is much less if you qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.) Dual Credit  Check with your chosen college to see if the DC course counts as the named HS course or as an elective.  Classes are taken on the FHS Campus.  Coursework will transfer to most Texas public universities with a grade of “C” or better. Coursework might transfer to other Universities. Student must contact college to verify acceptance.  Students must meet TSI (college readiness) standards to enroll.  Tuition is free.

7. NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes desiring to play at the collegiate level should register at this website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net ***Credits earned through Credit by Exam or on Odyssey DO NOT count toward the core requirements for NCAA eligibility.

8. CCTE Courses  Courses are held at CCTE and transportation is provided.  Most courses meet every other day, morning or afternoon.  Health Sciences, Cosmetology, and Nail Tech, meet daily.  Vet Tech and Health Science-90 G.P.A to be accepted to program

9. Time to select courses… On the Pre-registration form:  Select 8 Courses  3 Alternate courses  Start by marking your Endorsement

10. Endorsements 4 Credits What is an Endorsement? An endorsement is earned when a student completes a sequence of courses in a concentrated area of study. Endorsement Areas: Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Multidisciplinary Public Services Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

11. Arts and Humanities  (A) Social Studies  (B) Languages Other Than English (LOTE), Same Language  (C) Languages Other Than English, 2 Foreign Languages  (E) Fine Arts, 4 courses from 1 or 2 categories  (F) English Language Arts

12. Business and Industry  (A) CCTE 3-D Animation  (A) CCTE Architectural Design  (A) CCTE Automotive Repair-- Collision, ASE Certification, Diesel  (A) CCTE Computer Maintenance  (A) CCTE Construction Technology  (A) CCTE Culinary Arts  (A) CCTE Electrical Technology  (A) CCTE Fashion Design  (A) CCTE Graphic Design  (A) CCTE Metal Trades (Welding)  (A) CCTE Networking and Security  (A) CCTE Veterinary Assistant  (A) Accounting  (B) English-debate, yearbook, or newspaper  (D) Business Combination

13. Multi-Disciplinary Studies  (B) Core Concentration  (C) Advanced

14. Public Service  (A) CCTE Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Administration  (A) CCTE Cosmetology-Manicurist or Cosmetology  (A) CCTE Emergency Medical Technician  (A) CCTE Pharmacy Technician  (A) CCTE Sports Medicine  (A) CCTE Law Enforcement  (A) Child Development Lab-CDL  (B) JROTC

15. STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics  (A) CCTE Engineering Design  (A) CCTE Robotics  (C) STEM Math  (D) STEM Science

16. Your Endorsement Letter:  Graduation is granted based on completing Foundation and Endorsement courses.  A signed copy is on file with your counselor from 9 th Grade  Students can only add endorsements during Freshman and Sophomore years.  Students can change endorsements at any time before they graduate.  Students can drop extra endorsements at any time before they graduate.

17. Performance Acknowledgments  Dual Credit Courses  Bilingualism  AP Test Scores  PSAT, ACT-PLAN, ACT/SAT Scores  Business or Industry Certification/License

18. All Students Must Complete the Foundation  4 credits in English language arts English I, English II, English III, Advanced English Course  4 credits in Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Advanced Mathematics Course  4 credits in Science Biology, Advanced Science Course--Category 1, Two Advanced Science Courses--Category 2  3 credits in Social Studies (4 credits are recommended) W Geography or W History, US History, Government (.5), Economics (.5)  2 credits of the same language  1 credit in Fine Arts  1 credit in PE  1 credit of Technology  Speech-HS level (.5 credit)  Health- (.5 credit)22 CREDITS  + 4 credits of Endorsement Pathway = 26 credits

19. English 4 credits  English I or PAP English I  English II or PAP English II  English III, AP English III or DC English III  Advanced English course

20. Math 4 credits  Algebra I or PAP Algebra I (1 credit)  Geometry or PAP Geometry (1 credit)  Algebra 2 or PAP Algebra 2 (1 credit)  Advanced Math Course (1 credit)

21. Science 4 credits  Biology or PAP Biology - 1.0 Credit  1 advanced Science course from Category 1 – 1.0 credit  1 advanced Science course from Category 2 – 1.0 credit

22. Social Studies 3 credits  World Geography or AP Human Geography 1.0 Credit  World History or AP World History - 1.0 Credit  WORLD GEO AND WORLD HISTORY ARE RECOMMENDED  U.S. History, Dual Credit U.S History or AP U.S. History - 1.0 Credit  Economics or AP Economics -.5 Credit  Government or AP Government (AP Comparative Government recommended along with AP class).5 Credit

23. Foreign Language 2 credits  Spanish 1 and 2 or  French 1 and 2 or  German 1 and 2  Must be 2 years of the same language

24. Fine Arts (1.0 credit)  Art  AP Art History  Band and Marching Band  Choir  Principles of Dance  World Dance Forms—Ballroom Dance  Guitar  Orchestra  Piano  Theater  Technical Theatre  Must be 1.0 credit in the SAME genre

25. P.E. 1 credit  PE Aerobics  PE Individual Sports  Major Sports-Coach approved. Most of these are double-blocked.  Air Force JROTC  Marching Band  Any combination of these courses

26. Technology 1 credit  Accounting 1 (BIM is recommended pre-requisite)  Architectural Design  Business Info. Mgt. (BIM)  Concepts of Engineering and Technology (STEM)  Digital Interactive Media  Digital Design and Media Production  Interior Design  Engineering Design & Presentation Must be 1.0 credit of the SAME course

27. Health.5 credit Speech Communication Applications -.5 credit Speech Communication Applications -.5 credit

28. Use the HB5 Planning Guide to complete your 8 courses. Add at least 3 Alternate Courses by following your Endorsement Pathways or choosing electives.

29. Gifted and Talented Independent Study  Students work with community mentors to plan and carry out a project of their choosing.  Students must be designated GT  Counts as an elective  Adds points to the GPA similar to AP or DC classes

30. Thinking about college…  Visit the Go Center to find out about different colleges.  Junior year is a good time to start college visits.  Explore the websites of your chosen colleges for important high school information.  When you take the PSAT as a Junior, it is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This contest awards more scholarships than any other.

31. Taking the SAT and/or ACT New SAT (begins Spring 2016)  Sections: math, evidence- based reading and writing, optional essay  Emphasis on reasoning  Emphasis on the meaning of words in context  Scores range from 400 to 1600. Essay results reported separated.  www.collegeboard.com Those who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch get Fee Waivers for both exams. ACT  Sections: math, reading, science, English, writing  Measures academic achievement in 5 subject areas  Score on each section ranges from 1-36. The composite score is an average of the section scores.  www.act.org

32. Top 10% Rule Students who graduate in the top ten percent of their graduating class are eligible for admission to any public college or university in Texas. *Exception UT Austin top 7%

33. The Franklin Counseling Webpage can help you prepare for college, study for the PSAT, SAT and ACT, find help, understand credits and much more!

34. Have a great Junior Year!