1. 8th Grade Presentation January 29, 2018
04/15/08
WELCOME TO
8th Grade Presentation
January 29, 2018 1

2. Part 1: General Information

3. Administration Le’Ann Downs, Principal
Assistant Principals
Jeri Larrison-Hall, A-FE
Michael Williams, FA-LA
Rina Ramos, LI-RI
Chad Van Winkle, RO-Z
Counselors
Nita Fields, A-FE
Tina Barnes, FA-LA
Glenna Pollock, LI-RI
Jennifer Cox, RO-Z
Pollock
Mark McClure, CTE Director
Lyndie Conner, College & Career Readiness Coordinator

4. Students must earn 26 credits to graduate.
Grade Level
0-6.5
Freshman
7-13.5
Sophomore
Junior
19+
Senior
Pollock
Students must earn 26 credits to graduate.

5. Attendance
Students can accumulate 9 absences per class per semester before loss of credit occurs.
After 9 absences, students will need to re-gain credit by attending after school sessions to make-up their time.
If a student does not make-up their time they will re-take the class and their transcript will be starred!
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6. Extra-Curricular Activities
Athletics – Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Track, Swim, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball & Softball
Cheerleading and Drill Team – determined by try- outs in the spring.
Fine Arts – Band, Choir, Theatre
Other activities include class officers, club officers, Academic UIL, Student Council, Key Club, NHS, FFA, HOSA, etc.
A list of clubs & organizations can be found on the CHS website

7. Part 2: Foundation High School Graduation Program (House Bill 5)

8. Endorsements S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary

9. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses related to STEM (Engineering)
Computer Science
Mathematics
Science
Combination of no more than two of the categories listed above.

10. Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management
Finance
Hospitality
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

11. Public Service Education and Training Law Enforcement Human Services
Health Science

12. Arts & Humanities
2 levels each in two languages other than English (LOTE)
4 levels in the same language other than English (LOTE)
Courses from one or two areas in fine arts
English electives not included in the Business and Industry Endorsement
Social Studies

13. Multidisciplinary Studies
• 4 advanced courses from other endorsement areas • 4 credits in each foundation subject area, including English IV and chemistry and/or physics • 4 credits in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts

14. Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)
-Required by HB5 -Completed in 8th grade -Student must choose an endorsement, complete the PGP, and have parent sign it. -Can be changed by student

15. Distinguished Level Of Achievement (DLA)
All CHS students begin on the Distinguished Level of Achievement plan. Requirements include:
4 math credits, including Algebra 2
4 science credits
Completion of ALL graduation requirements
Earn at least one endorsement
To be eligible for the state’s Top 10% Automatic Admission to colleges and universities, students must complete the DLA.

16. Performance Acknowledgements
Dual Credit – 12 academic hours, earning a GPA of 3.0 or above
Bilingualism – Complete all ELA requirements earning 3.0 or above, or 3 credits in the same language with 80 or above, or 3 or higher on an AP exam for language other than English
Bilingualism & Biliteracy – Any of above requirements, and exited from ESL program and scored advanced high on TELPAS
AP Scores – A score of 3 or above on Advanced Placement (AP) exam
PSAT/SAT/ACT Scores – PSAT score that qualifies as a commended scholar or high, or achieving at least 2 of the 4 subject tests on the ACT-PLAN, or 1250 or higher on the SAT, 28 or higher on ACT

17. Performance Acknowledgements (con’t.)
Nationally or Internationally Recognized certification – Recognized business or industry license:
COMP TIA A+
NETWORK +
Certified Nurse Aide CNA
Pharmacy Technician
Sterile Products I.V.
Cosmetology Operator License
Veterinarian Tech
Quickbooks Intuit Certification
AAFCS Pre-professional Certification in Education Fundamentals

18. Part 3: Course Registration

19. Schedule for Registration with Students
Monday, March 5th Wheat Middle School Tuesday, March 6th Smith Middle School

20. Course Selections
A copy of each 8th grade student’s course selections will be mailed home Mid-April.
If you are happy with the course selections, then nothing needs to be done.
If you wish to change courses, make the desired changes and turn in to your home campus counselor by May 23rd.
Any change request must be in writing on the choice selection sheet.