1. Class of 2021

2. East View High School Incoming 9th Grade Student Presentation

3. HIGH SCHOOL STUFF

4. Stuff to know about high school…
Block Schedule
Testing (finals, STAAR, PSAT, ASVAB, SAT, ACT)
Regular, Pre-AP or AP Classes
PE or Athletics
Transcript – Permanent Record

5. Possible Modified Block Schedule
8 periods but over two days
Some classes meet both days, and some meet every other day.

6. Testing
Finals
STAAR
(English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, US History)
9th Grade PSAT (optional)
11th Grade ASVAB
SAT & ACT

7. Regular, Pre-AP, AP Classes?
Please read through the Pre-AP/AP materials in your packet discuss this with your family and current teachers

8. PE or Athletics? Must have 1.0 credit to graduate
Most students take one or the other their Freshmen year
PE meets every other day
Athletics meets every day, must try out and meet UIL requirements

9. Transcript
PERMANENT record of all of your classes and state assessments (STAAR)
All of your future employers, scholarship entities, and post-high school colleges and military require a transcript.

10. What do you want to be when you grow up?
CHOOSING CLASSES
What do you want to be when you grow up?

11. What do you want to do after high school?
College
Tech School
Military
Workforce
Choose courses that match your interests and goals!

12. Course Guide
Go through it with your parent and ask your current teachers lots of questions.

13. Choosing an Endorsement
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Public Service
Multi-Disciplinary
Remember: Endorsements can be changed

15. Graduation Plans

16. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Important: The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for automatic admission to state 4 year colleges. The new Distinguished has only one requirement over “F+E”: Algebra II

17. What if I still don’t know?
Most Freshmen take:
English
Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry)
Science (Biology)
Social Studies ( World Geog.)
Foreign Language
PE or Athletics
Fine Art
An Elective in a pathway

18. What if I still don’t know?
Choose the Multidisciplinary Endorsement for now…you and your counselor will review it during your freshman year
Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows for flexibility and assures college readiness.

19. Performance Acknowledgements
Recognition for outstanding achievement in the following areas:
Dual Credit Courses
Early College Start
Co-Enrollment
Articulated Courses
Languages
AP Testing
PSAT/SAT, ACT testing
Certification/Licensure

20. Certifications Health Sciences Pharmacy Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Floral Design
Finance
Engineering
Automotive Technology
Culinary Arts

21. Student Packet: Parent Letter

22. Student Packet: Freshman Course Offerings

23. Student Packet: Course Selection Worksheet

24. Student Packet: Pre-AP/AP Guidelines

25. Student Packet: EVHS Helpful Contact Info

26. Helpful people EVHS Guidance Staff Alan Oakes Alpha A-D Amy Woodul
Staff Member
Assignment
Alan Oakes
Alpha A-D
Amy Woodul
Alpha E-L
Cathy Matta
Alpha M-R
Sheila Lehmann
Alpha Q-Z, Lead Counselor
Tina Kepner
Mental Health Therapist
Laura Roberton
Developmental Counselor
Mickey Brown
Administrative Asst.
Helpful people

28. Come to our Elective Fair!!
Next Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Starts at 6 p.m.
Organizations and clubs will be there to answer your questions
Information meetings happen at 6:00 and 7:00

29. We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family!
IN CLOSING…
We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family!