1. I’M A BOWIE FRESHMAN NOW WHAT?
Dale Carnegie Training® can help you manage the sweeping changes that continue to reshape the workplace. Organizations today need managers who are knowledgeable business partners skilled at managing change. As change agents, managers can play a vital role in helping their organizations remain competitive.
Rely on the following process, and you will be more effective in managing organizational change.
Be sure you have earned the right to deliver this program, are excited about the topic, and are eager to share with your audience.
Speak from your own experiences. Set a good example. Help others benefit from what you have learned about managing organizational change.

2. Welcome, Bowie Class of 2020! Feeling like this? Today’s topics:
Who is my counselor and AP?
What classes do I need for graduation?
How do I calculate my GPA?
what are credit recovery options?
What do colleges look for?
How do I get involved?
Feeling like this?

3. What I wish I knew in high school

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR AND AP

5. The Ninth Grade Counselors
Ms. Williams (A-LA) Ms. Loza (LE-Z)

6. 10th-12th Grade Counselors
10th-12th- A-EK th -12th, El-Lef th-12th Leg–Rh th-12th Ri– Z
Ms. Reza Ms. Saunders Mrs.May Ms. Kopke

7. The Rest of the Counseling Team!
Ms. Reyna
Lead Counselor
Ms. Mullins
College & Career
Ms. Hanlon
AISD LMHP
Ms. Trevino
Counseling Secretary

8. STUDENT-COUNSELOR COMMUNICATION
Counselor/Student Ratio – 1 to approx. 425
s and phone calls
Walk-in before/after school or at lunch
Small groups
Parent Nights
Career Series Presentations
Booklets and hand-outs provided throughout the year
Naviance and morning announcements

9. “What can my counselor help me with?”
Personal and academic concerns
Scheduling and course planning
Support Groups
Credit Recovery
Early College Start/Dual Credit Classes
PSAT and AP Testing
College and Career Planning
**If we are unavailable, you may leave a note
with Ms. Trevino in the Front Office or send us an .

10. “What can my AP help me with?”
Bullying/Harassment
No Credit due to excessive absences
Saturday School
Personal and Academic Concerns
Discipline issues

11. Let’s Take a Poll

12. Required Classes for Graduation

14. Physical Education 1] TRADITIONAL P.E. CLASSES AEROBIC CONDITIONING
TEAM SPORTS
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
2] ATHLETIC CLASSES
3] P.E. SUBSTITUTIONS
DANCE—MUST STATE AEROBIC DANCE ON YOUR SCHEDULE!!
JROTC
4]OFF CAMPUS P.E. WAIVER
FOUND AT AUSTINISD.ORG

15. Fine Arts 1] ART CLASSES 2]BAND CLASSES 3] ORCHESTRA CLASSES
4] THEATRE CLASSES
5] TECHNICAL THEATRE
6] DANCE CLASSES
MUST SAY DANCE I-NOT AEROBIC DANCE

16. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
COMPUTER SCIENCE
(If choosing Computer Science for your LOTE requirement, please note that some colleges/universities may not recognize it as a foreign language.)

17. GPA/High School Transcript

18. What is GPA and Rank and why does it matter?
GPA stands for GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GPA and Rank are used to get into college,
Class Rank: Lets a college know how you compare to other students in your class (i.e. 200/700)
Cumulative GPA: Lets a college know on average, how your grades were your entire high school career.
List of Courses for Local not created yet.

19. *GPA is calculated once a year.
Grade Point Average
Cumulative GPA
Consists of all courses taken for high school credit.
Posted on transcript.
Rank GPA
Consists of 4 Core Courses and 2 Language Credits
(If student enrolls in more than 4 Courses in a core subject area, computer will incorporate 8 highest semester averages.
Determines rank for college acceptance.
*GPA is calculated once a year.

20. Integrated Grading Scale

21. Calculating a Semester Average
Course Semester Average:
1st six weeks grade 85
2nd six weeks grade 92
3rd six weeks grade 80
Final exam grade
Total
348 ÷ 4 = 87
Christine
Goals help you focus on specific achievements that will bring you to the overall vision. Your goals should be challenging but realistic. Express goals in terms that are measurable, so that you can tell when you have achieved them. Use multiple slides if necessary to communicate your goals clearly and distinctly
In essence, as a change agent, you must inspire others to believe that they can change and motivate them to take action. Emphasize the importance of continuous progress and making goal-setting a part of managing organizational change.

22. Calculating GPA Pre-AP Biology 92% = 4.2 English I 88% = 2.8
Pre-AP Algebra % = 3.5
W. Geography % = 1.8
Spanish I % = 0
12.3÷5 = 2.46
Class Rank and GPA are only calculated once during 9th and 10th grade year. You will get your class rank and GPA from 9th grade year around October 2017.

23. Average GPA of some universities
Texas A&M – 3.85
UT – 4.0
UTSA – 3.21
Texas State – 3.34
Texas Tech – 3.39
US Air force Academy – 3.92
TCU
Baylor – 3.59
SMU – 3.77

24. Let’s Take a Poll

25. Surviving High School

26. USE COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH ADULTS
Ask questions in class
Speak with your teachers
Develop a relationship with teachers/parents
Be an advocate for yourself

27. “What do I do if I need help with a class?”
-Tutoring with your teacher -FIT Time -Freshmen Tutoring Center (Sage I) M-Th (8:20-8:50, during both lunches, 4:30-5:00) F (8:20-8:50 and during both lunches) -Ask teacher for online resources

28. Suggestion: NEVER give up!
Failing?
Suggestion: NEVER give up!

29. How can I make up credits?
Credit is determined through YEAR-LONG AVERAGING & the 90% attendance rule.
Attendance
Saturday school
Failing grades
Summer school
Summer school now
Delta lab
Credit by exam
Garza online
Don’t worry: You only need FIVE credits to be a considered a10th grader In high school.

30. Preparing for College….

31. What Do Colleges Look For?
1] Courses and grades
A student's grades in college-preparatory classes remain the most significant factor in college admission decisions.
Highly selective colleges look for students who:
-Complete core academic requirements.
-Take more challenging classes, even though they may have slightly lower
grades than they'd achieve in lower-level courses.
-Enroll in several college-prep or college-level courses and perform well.
2] Class rank
3] Test scores – SAT/ACT
4] Essays
From Collegeboard.org

32. What else do Colleges Look For?
5] Recommendations from counselors and teachers
*These recommendations should be highly specific, describing not just each student's love of learning, but the ways in which the students have demonstrated that they can
Add to the classroom experience.
Challenge themselves.
Attempt original projects.
6] Extracurricular activities
Evidence of extra-curricular activities is important to the admission process, and depth of involvement is more impressive than breadth. Students can achieve this if they:
Focus on a limited number of interests.
Document long-term involvement with organizations.
Highlight activities related to a major or career goal.
Show leadership skills and ability.
From Collegeboard.org
At selective colleges, strong school support in the form of recommendations from counselors and faculty members has become more important than ever. These recommendations should be highly specific, describing not just each student's love of learning, but the ways in which the students have demonstrated that they can
Add to the classroom experience.
Challenge themselves.
Attempt original projects.

33. GET INVOLVED Participate in Bowie clubs/organizations
Do a search for volunteer opportunities in Austin.
Websites to help you find volunteer opportunities in the Austin area:
Search for summer programs at colleges and universities you are considering to attend
Ask family friends if they will allow you to job-shadow them for a few days in the summer

34. What clubs are at Bowie?

35. Bowie Clubs and Organizations

36. Questions?

37. Words of advice