1. Gainesville High School 8th Grade Parent Meeting Transition To High School March 4, 2014

2. WELCOME
Thank you for coming tonight to this very important information meeting concerning your child’s transition from 8th to 9th grade.
We will be discussing information needed for your student to have a successful four years at Gainesville High School.
Feel free to contact either Mrs. Wiles, Mrs. Markle or Mrs. Strait at , if you have any questions about graduation requirements or course selection.

3. DISCUSSION TOPICS Talent Search Credits & Graduation Plans
Course Requirements for the Foundation High School Program
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Endorsements
Performance Acknowledgements
End-Of-Course Tests
Collegiate Academy/Dual Credit Courses
Four Year Plans for High School
Course Selection

4. CREDITS AND GRADUATION PLANS
26 credits to graduate high school.
1 credit = 1 class/both semesters
7 class periods each day
Foundation High School Program
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Endorsements
Performance Acknowledgements
High School courses taken at Middle School count in the 26 credits (Algebra 1, Spanish 1 and Health).

5. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOUNDATION PLAN
Foundation Program Course Requirements: 22 credits
English (4 credits)
English 1, English 2, English 3 & an Advanced English course
Math (3 credits)
Algebra 1, Geometry & an Advanced Math course
Science (3 credits)
Biology, (IPC or an Advanced Science) & an Advanced Science
4 Social Studies (4 credits)
World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government (1/2 cr.) & Economics (1/2 cr.)

6. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOUNDATION PLAN
PE (1 credit)
PE class, Athletics or Fall Semester of Band (1/2 cr.)
Fine Art (1 credit)
Art, Band, Choir, Theater Arts, Theater Production or Floral Design
Foreign Language (2 credits)
Spanish 1 & Spanish 2
Electives (4 credits)
Electives may come from endorsement areas, general electives or dual credit courses.

7. CREDITS AND GRADUATION PLANS
Distinguished Level of Achievement
A total of four math credits, which must include Algebra 2.
A total of 4 science credits.
Completion of the remaining Foundation Program course requirements.
The course requirements for at least one endorsement.
A student must earn the distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic college admission.

8. ENDORSEMENTS
A coherent sequence of four or more credits in one of 5 areas.
Complete course requirements for the Foundation Program.
Additional requirements: 4 credits
1 Advanced Math Class
1 Advanced Science Class
2 Elective Classes – From the same program area.
5 Endorsement areas: 27+ total options at GHS
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Business & Industry
Public Services
Arts & Humanities
Multidisciplinary

9. ENDORSEMENT AREA 1 STEM
STEM: Mathematics 8th grade Algebra 1 - Honors 9th grade Geometry - Honors 10th grade Algebra 2 - Honors 11th grade Pre-Calculus - Honors 12th grade AP Calculus or College Algebra & College Trig STEM: Science 9th grade Biology 10th grade Chemistry 11th grade Physics 12th grade 2 Additional Adv. Science Classes or 2 College Science Classes

10. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
AGRICULTURE: 9th grade Principles of Agriculture 10th grade Floral Design 11th grade Landscape Design & Turf Management 12th grade Horticulture Science 9th grade Principles of Agriculture 10th grade Livestock Prod./Small Animal Management 11th grade Veterinary Medical Application 12th grade Career Preparation

11. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: 9th grade Construction Technology 10th grade Building Maintenance Technology 11th grade Adv. Building Maintenance Technology 2 crs. 12th grade Career Preparation 10th grade Principles of Architecture (NCTC) 11th grade Electrical Technology (NCTC) 12th grade Advanced Electrical Technology (NCTC) 2 crs.

12. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: 10th grade Principles of Architecture (NCTC) 11th grade HVAC/Refrigeration (NCTC) 12th grade Advanced HVAC/Refrigeration (NCTC) 2 crs. ARTS & COMMUNICATION: 9th grade Principles of Arts, Audio/Video & Comm. 10th grade Audio Video Production 11th grade Advanced Audio Video Production – 2 crs. 12th grade Career Preparation

13. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
ARTS & COMMUNICATION: 9th grade Principles of Arts, Audio/Video & Comm. 10th grade Graphic Design and Illustration 11th grade Animation 12th grade Advanced Animation 2 crs. HOSPITALITY/TOURISM: 9th grade Principles of Human Services 10th grade Hotel/Restaurant Management 11th grade Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness 12th grade Culinary Arts 2 crs.

14. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 9th grade Principles of Information Technology 10th grade Computer Programming 11th grade Advanced Computer Programming 12th grade Career Preparation MANUFACTURING: 10th grade Principles of Manufacturing (NCTC) 11th grade Precision Metal Manufacturing (NCTC) 12th grade Advanced Precision Metal Manufacturing (NCTC) 2 crs.

15. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
MANUFACTURING: 10th grade Principles of Manufacturing (NCTC) 11th grade Welding (NCTC) 12th grade Advanced Welding (NCTC) 2 crs. MARKETING: 9th grade Principles of Marketing 10th grade Entrepreneurship 11th grade Sports & Entertainment Marketing 12th grade Career Prep

16. ENDORSEMENT AREA 2 Business & Industry
AUTO MECHANICS: 9th grade Prin. of Logistics/Energy Power Train Sys. 10th grade Auto Mechanics 11th grade Advanced Auto Mechanics 2 crs. 12th grade Career Preparation

17. ENDORSEMENT AREA 3 Public Services
EDUCATION & TRAINING: 9th grade Principles of Human Services 10th grade Child Development 11th grade Instructional Practices in Education 12th grade Career Preparation HUMAN SERVICES: 10th grade Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness 11th grade Child Development 12th grade Child Guidance

18. ENDORSEMENT AREA 3 Public Services
HUMAN SERVICES: 9th grade Principles of Human Services 11th grade Cosmetology I (NCTC) 3 crs. 12th grade Cosmetology II (NCTC) 3 crs.

19. ENDORSEMENT AREA 4 Arts & Humanities
Art, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Theater Arts or Theater Production: Fine Arts: 4 years of the same fine arts area. 9th grade Level 1 10th grade Level 2 11th grade Level 3 12th grade Level 4 Fine Arts: 2 years of two different fine arts areas. 11th grade Level 1 12th grade Level 2

20. ENDORSEMENT AREA 4 Arts & Humanities
5 Social Studies Courses 9th grade World Geography 10th grade World History 11th grade U. S. History 12th grade Government & Economics Languages Other Than English: 9th grade Spanish 1 10th grade Spanish 2 11th grade Spanish 3 - Honors 12th grade Spanish 4 - Honors

21. ENDORSEMENT AREA 5 Multidisciplinary Studies
Core Course Option: 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics. Dual Credit Option: 4 Credits from the Dual Credit Crosswalk.

22. Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their diploma & transcript for outstanding performance in:
Dual Credit – 12 hrs of college courses with a 3.0 average or higher.
Bilingualism/Biliteracy: Proficiency in two languages.
English 1-4 with an 80 average and Spanish 1-3 with an 80 average.
Outstanding performance on the:
PSAT – National Merit Commended Scholar
SAT – 1250 combined Critical Reading and Math
ACT – Composite Score of 28
Earning a nationally recognized business or industry certification or license through CTE.

23. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
End-Of-Course Tests
All of these tests must be passed in order to graduate & receive a diploma. Retests are mandatory (July, December & May).
Freshman Year
English 1 – Reading & Writing – 5 Hours
Algebra 1 – 4 Hours
Biology – 4 Hours
Sophomore Year
English 2 – Reading & Writing – 5 Hours
Junior Year
U.S. History – 4 Hours

24. COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Partnership with NCTC and GHS.
Courses taken for high school and college credit – DUAL CREDIT.
Ability to earn 53 college hours through dual credit courses by high school graduation.
Must have a 3.0 GPA (8th grade) to enter the program.
Take and Pass the TSI placement test this spring. Date: TBA
Reading, Writing & Math
$25.00 – Paid to NCTC prior to testing
Bused from GMS to GHS to take the test.
Must maintain a grade of “B” or better in the college classes during 9th and 10th grade to continue in the program.
Cost: Students on the lunch program will be exempt from tuition. Their only cost will be the textbook for each class ($100 - $200/sem). Courses cost around $126.00/class/semester plus the cost of the textbook.

25. COLLEGIATE ACADEMY COURSES
GHS Courses
GHS Cr.
Dual Credit Equivalent
DC Course #
DC HRS
9th Grade
College Transition - Fall
0.5
Learning Frameworks
EDUC 1300 3
Fine Art - Spring
Theater Appreciation
DRAM1310
10th Grade
Elective/Sociology or Psychology - Fall
Social & Behavioral Science
SOCI 2301 OR PSYC1301
Speech - Spring
Public Speaking
SPCH 1315
American National Govt. - Fall
American National Govt.
GOVT 2305
Elective/State Local Govt. - Spring
State Local Government
GOVT 2306
11th Grade
English III - Fall
Comp I
ENGL 1301
English III - Spring
Comp II
ENGL 1302
US History - Fall
US History
HIST 1301
US History - Spring
HIST 1302
Economics - Spring
Economics - Macro
ECON 2301
12 Grade
English IV - Fall
British Literature I or World Literature
ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2332
English IV – Spring
British Literature II or World Literature II
ENGL 2323 or ENGL 2333
4th Math - Fall
College Algebra
MATH 1314
4th Math - Spring
Trig or Elem. Stats
MATH 1316 or MATH1342
4th Science - Fall 1
General Biology or General Chemistry,
BIOL 1408 or CHEM 1411 4
Science Elective - Spring
Environmental Biology or Gen Chem II
BIOL 2406 or CHEM 1412
Total Dual Credit Hours 53

26. Cosmetology DUAL CREDIT 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Learning Frameworks
Speech 1315
Theater App 1310
General Psychology 1301
Intro to Sociology 2301
Theater App. 1310
Government 2305
History 1301 & 1302
Government 2306
Economics 2301 (Macro)
Economics 2302 (Micro)
Economics 2301 &2302
English 1301 & 1302
English 2332 & 2333
College Algebra 1314
English 2322 & 2323
Trigonometry 1316
Elementary Statistics 1342
General Biology 1408
Environmental Biology 2406
Pre-Cal 2412
General Chemistry 1411
Calculus 2413
General Chemistry II 1412
Cosmetology
General Chemistry 1411 & 1412

27. COLLEGIATE ACADEMY & DUAL CREDIT MEETING
You are invited to attend the high school Dual Credit/Collegiate Academy meeting this Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the GHS Library.
Topics for this meeting will include:
Maturity and Social Behavior Issues
Expectations of College Professors
TSI Testing Information
ApplyTexas Application Process
College 101 Orientation
Proof of Immunization
Dual Credit Agreement Form
Payment Options
Textbooks

28. 9TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES
English – 1 credit
English 1
English 1 Honors
Math – 1 credit
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Science – 1 credit
Biology
Biology Honors
Social Studies – 1 credit
World Geography
World Geography Honors

29. REQUIRED COURSES DURING HIGH SCHOOL
Physical Education – 1 credit
PE Class
Boys & Girls Athletics
Band (Fall Semester)
Foreign Language – 1 credit
Spanish 1
Spanish 2

30. REQUIRED COURSES DURING HIGH SCHOOL
Fine Art – 1 credit
Art
Band
Jazz Band
Choir
Floral Design
Theater Arts
Theater Production

31. 9TH GRADE ELECTIVES
Academic Support in Math – Mandatory elective based on your 8th grade STAAR Math score.
Principles of Agriculture
Principles of Arts, Audio Video Communication
Principles of Human Services
Principles of Information Technology
Principles of Marketing
Construction Technology
Principles of Logistics/Energy Power Train
AVID 1 (interview process)
Oral Interpretation 1 - Debate
Creative Writing
Old/New Testament

32. FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL
House Bill 5 mandates that each 8th grade student have a Four Year Plan on file with a counselor before they enter high school.
The high school counselors must meet with each student and their parent/guardian to discuss their Four Year Plan.
HB5 mandates that the finalized Four Year Plan must be signed by the student and the parent and be on file at the high school.
The high school counselors will be at GMS on Tuesday, April 8th and Thursday, April 10th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A reminder letter will be mailed home.
Please put these dates on your calendar, as it critical that you attend during one of these times to discuss and sign your student’s Four Year Plan.
Your student’s schedule will not be finalized until you have signed the Four Year Plan.

33. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS
Student Presentation – Today at GMS.
Parent Meeting - tonight
Course Guide & Academic Planning Chart
Use the list of available course list & the academic planning chart to plan out all 4 years of high school.
TxMyZone
Course Selection Computer Program
March 6 - Career Classes
March 7 - Health Classes
GMS C-Hall Computer Lab

34. REMIND 101
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35. Feel free to contact us:
Thank you for coming.
Feel free to contact us:
Sonia Markle
Rachel Strait
Anna Wiles