1. Lee High School

2. Today’s Agenda High School Graduation Programs
Course Description Guide
Transcripts
Registration Timeline and Guidelines

3. COUNSELING STAFF
A-D - Ms. Clark E-I – Ms. Velazquez J-M – Ms. Morris N-R – Ms. Savas S-Z – Ms. Dennison Collegiate Coach – Ms. Dominguez Special Programs – Ms. Carpenter

4. Course Sequence for Foundations with Endorsements Plan
English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IV
Math - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & Geometry
Choice: two credits in any advanced math course
Science – 4 credits Required: Biology
Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics
Choice: two credits in any advanced science course
Social Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World History (local requirement), US History, Gov/Econ
Foreign Language – 2 credits (2 years same language)
Physical Education – 1 credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be dictated by endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more information

5. DISTINGUISHED MUST BE EARNED TO BE ADMITTED TO A TEXAS PUBLIC UNIVERSITY UNDER THE TOP 10% LAW
COMPLETE ONE ENDORSEMENT
EARN 4 CREDITS IN MATH (MUST INCLUDE ALG 2)
EARN 4 CREDITS OF SCIENCE

6. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
DUAL CREDIT WORK (12 HOURS WITH A GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER
BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY (3 CREDITS OF FOERIEGN LANGUAGE WITH A GRADE OF 80 OR HIGHER)
PSAT, SAT, ACT (RECONGNITION AS COMMENDED SCHOLAR, ACT COMPOSITE SCORE OF 28, OR A COMBINED READING AND MATH SCORE OF 1250 ON THE SAT
* EARN A BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

7. ENDORSEMENTS
STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Stem Flex, Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY- Business Management & Administration, Arts AV Technology & Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Transportation Distribution and Logistics, Agriculture, Food and Natural resources, Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing
PUBLIC SERVICES- Hospitality & Tourism, ROTC, Health Science, Education & Training
ARTS AND HUMANTIES- Fine Arts, Theatre, Music, Humanities in Social Studies or Foreign Language
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES- combination of content areas

8. Advanced Placement GOAL
To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the college admissions process.
MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects.
Exams are administered each year in May.
Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit.
It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with prospective colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit.
Pre-AP and AP English and Social Studies courses require summer reading
Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteria and Agreement Form

10. Parents must attend a mandatory meeting if enrolling.
Dual Credit
Parents must attend a mandatory meeting if enrolling.

11. 2015-2016 Course Description Guide
Course Register

12. COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES
Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by exam (CBE).

13. Course Category for Graduation Requirements
EOC Assessments
Course Category for Graduation Requirements
CREDITS
High School GPA and
Class Rank
College GPA

14. GRADE CLASSIFICATION 18 12 6 0 to 5
In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.

15. STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
In addition to completing all coursework students must pass five EOC exams.
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
US History
Biology .

16. General Information
You can access the Course Register on the LHS website under the Registration link.
Seniors should focus on college application, scholarships, etc.
Juniors should try to take the ACT/SAT at least once at the end of their junior year
If a student does not pass an EOC, they will be enrolled in an EOC class. Lunch for these students will be reduced to 36 minutes.

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18. Thank you for coming -Lee Counselors GO REBELS!!!