1. Preparing our Graduates!
#MyPiratePlan Parent Information Night

2. Thank You
Introductions

3. Transition Assistance
Amy McAfee – Principal of Crandall Middle School Jeannia Dykman – Principal of Crandall High School
Billy Edmonds, Kathy Cox & Donette Jones – CHS Counselors
Jaymie Batten & Wendy Adams – CMS Counselors
Sam Coward & Adam Jinkens– CMS Asst. Principals
Matt Besherse, Whittney Coppinger,
Aaron Hoechrel, Michael Taylor - CHS Asst. Principals

4. Information Location #MyPiratePlan Video Powerpoint Interest Survey
Crandall ISD Website
Student Resources Page
#MyPiratePlan Video
Powerpoint
Interest Survey
Program Selection Survey
Graduation Map
Endorsement Chart
Link to CTE Website
Personal Graduation Plans
Contact Information Address
Frequently Asked Questions

5. Graduation Requirements
Foundation Plan
Endorsements
Distinguished Achievement
83rd Legislative Session – (2013)

6. GRADUATION CREDITS
Graduation Requirements Minimum of 26 credits Must have correct number of state credits to graduate within each subject (see next slide)

7. Foundation w/ ENDORSEMENTS
Subject Credits Required Courses
English English 1, 2, 3, 4
Math Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th math
Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics or 3rd, & 4th science OR IPC, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics or 4th science
Social St World History, U.S. History, Gov’t & Economics
Foreign Lang Spanish 1 & 2
P.E P.E., Athletics, Fall Band, Drill Team, or Cheer
Health Health
Speech Professional Communications
Fine Arts Band, Art, Theater Arts, Floral Design, or Drill
Technology BIM or Digital Media
Electives MUST be in endorsement track
TOTAL

8. EOC EXAMS
English 1 English 2 Biology Algebra US History

9. Endorsement Options – 4 - 5 Credits
Arts and Humanities
Business and Industry
Public Services
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

10. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Complete Foundation Plan
Obtain Endorsement
4 Credits in Math (must have Algebra II)
4 Credits in Science
All of our CHS students will be “defaulted” on this plan through high school.

11. Arts and Humanities Endorsements
4 credits from one or two different Fine Arts categories * Band, Art, Theater, Drill Team 4 credits in Foreign Language * Spanish 1, 2, 3, & 4

12. Business and Industry Endorsements
Agriculture Science w/ Animal Focus Agriculture Science w/ Mechanics Focus Information Technology Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Business Management Finance Architecture & Construction Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Culinary Arts Interior Design Journalism

13. Public Services Endorsements
Health Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Education

14. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Endorsements
Math - 5 Credits in Math
Science - 5 Credits in Science
Engineering - 4 Credits in Engineering + Business Information Management (BIM)
(Each STEM Endorsement also requires Physics credit.)

15. GRADE POINT SCALE = RANK
Semester Grade AP/Dual Pre-AP Regular or Below 0 0 0

16. CLASSES NOT EARNING GRADE POINTS
Middle School classes – Health, Span 1, Alg 1, etc. Summer School classes – dual credit or regular classes Dual Credit classes taken on-line (not at CHS) Classes taken in credit recovery (EdLab) Basically, any classes NOT taken at Crandall HS during grades 9-12 during the regular school day Office Aides do NOT earn grade points (11th or 12th gr.) Senior Flex periods do NOT earn grade points.

18. #MyPiratePlan Steps First semester in Career Explorations Class
Completed Interest Surveys
Career Cruising Portfolio
Texas Genuine Assessment
High School Counselors Presentations
Pathway Exploration Tonight
Main Hallway
Visit tables
Collect brochures
Ask Questions
Tweet using #MyPiratePlan

19. #MyPiratePlan Next Steps
February 5 & 8 – Four Year Plan Selection
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Middle School Library
Choose 9th grade classes
Sign endorsement cards

20. Information Location #MyPiratePlan Video Powerpoint Interest Survey
Crandall ISD Website
Student Resources Page
#MyPiratePlan Video
Powerpoint
Interest Survey
Program Selection Survey
Graduation Map
Endorsement Chart
Link to CTE Website
Personal Graduation Plans
Contact Information Address
Frequently Asked Questions

21. Questions? More Information?
Student Resources Page Anjanette Murry Asst. Supt. Of Curriculum & Intruction ext

22. WHAT NOW? PreAP / Honors parents & student meeting is next.
Stay here in the cafeteria for the meeting.
Everyone else will make your way into hallways to visit tables and get information from high school programs, clubs, & organizations
Free to leave once you have visited the hallway tables.
Come to CMS next Monday (Feb 5th) or Thursday (Feb 8th) to choose 9th grade schedule and endorsements!

23. THANK YOU!