1. Class of 2022

2. East View High School Incoming 9th Grade Student Presentation

3. Stuff to know about high school…
Modified Block Schedule
Testing (finals, STAAR, PSAT, ASVAB, SAT, ACT)
Regular, Pre-AP or AP Classes
PE or Athletics
Transcript – Permanent Record

4. Modified Block Schedule
8 periods but over two days
Some classes meet both days, and some meet every other day.

5. Testing Final exams each semester STAAR
(English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, US History)
PSAT (fall) for 9th – 11th grades
ASVAB for 11th grade
TSI
SAT (spring) for 11th grade

6. Regular, Pre-AP, AP Classes?
Please read through the Pre-AP/AP materials in your packet and discuss this with your family and current teachers
Advanced courses are available in the core academic areas, as well as elective areas
AP Human Geography and AP Computer Science Principles are available to freshmen

7. PE or Athletics? Must have 1.0 credit to graduate
Most students take one or the other their Freshmen year
PE meets every other day
Athletics meets every day, must try out and meet UIL requirements

8. Transcript
PERMANENT record of all of your classes and state assessments (STAAR)
All colleges, scholarship entities, military, and even some employers require a transcript.

9. What do you want to do after high school?
Choosing classes…
What do you want to do after high school?
College
Tech School
Military
Workforce
Choose courses that match your interests and goals!

10. Graduation Plans

11. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Important: The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for automatic admission to state 4 year colleges. The new Distinguished has only one requirement over “F+E”: Algebra II

12. Choosing an Endorsement…
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Public Service
Multi-Disciplinary
(Endorsements can be changed. Some students will earn more than 1 endorsement, but at least 1 is required for graduation)

13. Course Guide
Find it at Go through it with your parent and ask your current teachers lots of questions.

14. What if I still don’t know?
Most Freshmen take:
English I
Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry)
Science (Biology)
Social Studies ( World Geog.)
Foreign Language
PE or Athletics
Fine Art
An Elective in a pathway
Choose the Multidisciplinary Endorsement for now…you and your counselor will review it during your freshman year. The Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows for flexibility.

15. Performance Acknowledgements
Recognition for outstanding achievement in the following areas:
Dual Credit Courses
Early College Start
Co-Enrollment
Articulated Courses
Languages
AP Testing
PSAT/SAT, ACT testing
Certification/Licensure

16. Certifications Health Sciences Pharmacy Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Floral Design
Finance
Engineering
Automotive Technology
Culinary Arts

17. Student Packet: Parent Letter

18. Student Packet: Freshman Course Offerings

19. Student Packet: Course Selection Worksheet
Alternates are Important!
Due date/ information

20. Student Packet: Pre-AP/AP Guidelines

21. Student Packet: EVHS Helpful Contact Info

22. Helpful people EVHS Guidance Staff Alan Oakes Alpha A-D Lonnie Perez
Staff Member
Assignment
Alan Oakes
Alpha A-D
Lonnie Perez
Alpha E-L
Cathy Matta
Alpha M-R
Kendyl Holt
Alpha S-Z
Laura Roberton
Developmental
Guidance Counselor
Mickey Brown
Administrative Asst.
Helpful people

23.
Check out the EVHS website for important information

25. We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family!
IN CLOSING…
We can’t wait for you to join the Patriot family!