1. FRESHMAN COUNSELING STAFF Shannon ValdiviaLast Names A - K Shannon ValdiviaLast Names A - K Angele FowlerLast Names L - Z Angele FowlerLast Names L - Z Cathy Bannert Administrative Asst. Cathy Bannert Administrative Asst.

2. SEMESTER GRADES All daily grades, quizzes, and test grades will be recorded as numbers in the grade book. Six weeks and semester grades will also be averaged and recorded on the report card numerically. At this time, the final exam counts 15% of the semester grade. The three 6-weeks count for 85% total.

3. PROFILE OF A SUCCESSFUL PRE AP STUDENT Professes interest in subject selected Professes interest in subject selected Maintains excellent study habits Maintains excellent study habits Plans ahead on long term projects Plans ahead on long term projects Asks questions and participates in class Asks questions and participates in class Perseveres when faced with challenging material. Perseveres when faced with challenging material. Refuses to give up when the “going gets tough.” Refuses to give up when the “going gets tough.” Balances academic load with outside commitments Balances academic load with outside commitments Meets Pre AP entry guidelines Meets Pre AP entry guidelines

4. NEW EXIT GUIDELINES FOR PRE AP/AP COURSES Students petitioning to exit a Pre AP or AP course must meet the following criteria: conference with the teacher, completion of course assignments and attendance at recommended tutorials. Students petitioning to exit a Pre AP or AP course must meet the following criteria: conference with the teacher, completion of course assignments and attendance at recommended tutorials. The petition for exit may or may not be granted by the campus. Granting the petition is based on input from the teacher, student performance in the course, availability of space in other courses and the timing of the request. The petition for exit may or may not be granted by the campus. Granting the petition is based on input from the teacher, student performance in the course, availability of space in other courses and the timing of the request. Students experiencing success (able to maintain a C or better SEMESTER AVERAGE) in the course should remain in the course for the semester. Refer to the course catalog for more details. Students experiencing success (able to maintain a C or better SEMESTER AVERAGE) in the course should remain in the course for the semester. Refer to the course catalog for more details.

5. ENDORSEMENTS It is very important that you choose an endorsement. It is very important that you choose an endorsement. Refer to page 11 of your course catalog for endorsement options. Refer to page 11 of your course catalog for endorsement options.STEM Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

6. ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 1 0101 English 1 0101 English 1 0111 English 1 Pre-AP 0107 English 1 Pre-AP/GT

7. MATH 0211 Algebra I 0223 Geometry 0224 Geometry Pre AP 0226 Geometry Pre AP/GT 0261 Algebra II 0262 Algebra II Pre AP 0263 Algebra II Pre AP/GT *Algebra I is the prerequisite for Geometry *Algebra I is the prerequisite for Geometry **Geometry is the prerequisite for Algebra II

8. SUGGESTED REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRANCE INTO PRE-AP GEOMETRY Recommended 8 th grade Algebra average minimum of 90% Recommended 8 th grade Algebra average minimum of 90% A good work ethic A good work ethic Should be able to apply concepts on tests and quizzes which require higher level thinking Should be able to apply concepts on tests and quizzes which require higher level thinking Should enjoy math or be interested in math Should enjoy math or be interested in math Students learn math concepts quickly Students learn math concepts quickly

9. SCIENCE 0411 Biology 0412 Biology Pre-AP 0410 Biology Pre-AP/GT

10. SUGGESTED REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRANCE INTO PRE-AP BIOLOGY 85 or above in all junior high science classes 85 or above in all junior high science classes Highly recommended to have taken Algebra I in 8 th grade Highly recommended to have taken Algebra I in 8 th grade This is a time intensive course that requires a great deal of studying This is a time intensive course that requires a great deal of studying Organized and self-motivated learner with good study habits Organized and self-motivated learner with good study habits

11. SOCIAL STUDIES 0341 World Geography 0343 World Geography Pre-AP 0344 World Geography Pre-AP/GT Choose World Geography even if planning to take in summer school. Choose World Geography even if planning to take in summer school. Student must indicate “ss” on course selection sheet so the counselor is aware and will place student in one of the chosen alternate courses once grades have been received. Student must indicate “ss” on course selection sheet so the counselor is aware and will place student in one of the chosen alternate courses once grades have been received.

12. STUDY HALL May take for NO credit May take for NO credit Course number 0020 Course number 0020

13. FOREIGN LANGUAGES 6110 French 1 6210 German 1 6310 Spanish 1 6320 Spanish 2 6361 SpSpSp 1* (1 st sem. =1 credit) 6362 SpSpSp 2* (2 nd sem. =1 credit) *Native speaker class

14. FOREIGN LANGUAGES 6710 American Sign Language 6410 Japanese 6810 Chinese Foreign Language credit may also be earned through Credit by Exam. See your 8 th grade counselor for an application and spring testing days and times.

15. ATHLETICS Football Basketball TrackDiving SoccerCross Country VolleyballWrestling SoftballSwimming Golf Trainer Tennis Baseball

16. ALTERNATE ELECTIVES Choose 3 alternate courses in case a course you have selected is unavailable. Choose wisely as staffing is determined by your selections. Students will be held responsible for their course selections.

17. COURSE AVAILABILITY IS DETERMINED BY STUDENTS’ COURSE SELECTIONS. FOLLOWING VERIFICATION OF COURSE SELECTIONS, CHANGES FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CASES: 1.Error in scheduling by the school (data entry error); 2.Student has not met course prerequisites; 3.Student has already earned credit for the course; 4.Change in program (athletics, fine arts, etc. ); 5.Level changes as recommended by the teacher/counselor, with parental and principal approval; 6.Student did not meet standard on the STAAR/EOC Exam. *Please make your selections carefully. Many changes will not be possible due to class availability and scheduling conflicts.

18. A SUCCESSFUL COUGAR A SUCCESSFUL COUGAR HOMEWORK Counts! HOMEWORK Counts! Academics Count! Academics Count! Studies each night and read textbooks. Studies each night and read textbooks. Gets involved in school activities. Gets involved in school activities. Tries out for an athletic team, joins a club, does volunteer service hours for the CATS program. Tries out for an athletic team, joins a club, does volunteer service hours for the CATS program. Respects CRHS traditions and rules! Respects CRHS traditions and rules! Talks with their teachers, counselors, and principals. Talks with their teachers, counselors, and principals.

19. JUNIOR HIGH COURSE SELECTION We presented to the students of both BJH and CRJH yesterday. We presented to the students of both BJH and CRJH yesterday. Students received course catalogs and course selection sheets at that time. Students received course catalogs and course selection sheets at that time. Do not forget to check one endorsement area on the course selection sheet. Do not forget to check one endorsement area on the course selection sheet. Please contact your son or daughter’s 8 th grade counselor for questions concerning course selection. Please contact your son or daughter’s 8 th grade counselor for questions concerning course selection.