1. WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
9th Grade Registration Information

2. Graduation Requirements

3. 9th Grade Recommended Schedule
Language Arts: English I
Math: Algebra I or Geometry
Science: Biology
Social Studies: W. Geo or W. History
LOTE W. Language
PE/Health
(PE Equivalent: Athletics, Pep, ROTC, Band)
Elective
(based upon endorsement)

4. Benefits of Taking Pre-AP Courses
Great preparation for AP/DC classes
Rigorous courses in high school better prepares students for college courses
Grades are weighted 1.15 Pre-AP and 1.29 for AP
Colleges look for rigorous coursework

5. English I: Regular or Pre-AP?
Rigor
Pre-Advanced Placement Skills
Literary/Rhetorical Analysis
Analytical/Expository Writing
Reading
Critical/Active Reading
Challenging Fiction and Nonfiction
Independent Reading
EOC TESTED COURSE

6. Algebra I: for current students who took 8th grade math
Pre-AP Algebra I is not offered
in high school
EOC TESTED COURSE
This course is STAAR-assessed.
Content
State TEKS; District pace;
Review time in-class

7. Geometry: Regular or Pre-AP?
Content
State TEKS; District pace;
Review time in-class
State TEKS + enrichment; faster paced covering a wider variety of concepts in more depth; little in-class review
Weighting of Grades
Assessments may be weighted more heavily.
Prerequisite: Algebra I

8. Biology I: Regular or Pre-AP?
Content
State TEKS
State TEKS + enrichment based on select introductory AP concepts
Concepts are covered in greater depth
Pace
District pace
Faster paced
Weighting of Grades
Traditional grading
Grades are calculated using a points system.
EOC TESTED COURSE

9. Social Studies: Regular or Pre-AP?
Writing &
Reading
Skills
On-level reading and writing skills
Above level reading and writing skills
Extensive readings of advanced level materials requiring extensive note taking
Content and Pace
State TEKS; District pace;
Review time in-class prior to exams
State TEKS
much faster pace covering a wider variety of concepts in more depth; broader use of difficult vocabulary, advanced concepts and generalizations
*AP Human Geography is available to freshman next year. This is a college level course and students will be able to sit for the AP exam at the end of the year to earn college hours.

10. End of Course Exams: 9th Grade: English I, Biology, Algebra 1
10th Grade: English II
11th Grade: US History

11. How Many Pre-AP Classes To Take?
Individual decision
Consider extra-curricular commitments
Impacts class rank
Seek balance while challenging yourself

12. Important things to know. . .
Course catalog posted online & found on NEISD website
Elective changes will not be made after June 6, 2019

13. Athletic Information Students may choose only 1 sport
Your 8th grade coach should sign your course card; if you currently play a sport
Do NOT select PE and an athletic period. You can only have one or the other

14. Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement
Let’s Review!
NEISD Students:
Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement
(to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission to public college/universities in Texas)

15. Distinguished Level of Achievement
26 credits
Curriculum requirements for Foundation +
1 Endorsement
plus Algebra II
plus an additional science course

16. (can be found on front of course card)
Endorsements
Multidisciplinary
STEM
Arts/Humanities
Public Service
Business/Industry
(can be found on front of course card)

17. Selecting Endorsements
Review the Churchill Endorsements and Program of study handout
Students select endorsement on course card
Students can change endorsements based upon interest.

18. Selection is mandatory
Endorsement Options
Selection is mandatory

19. Write in course selections

20. Final Date for Course Changes: June 6, 2019
Ways to Change a Course:
counselor change requests
Include student name, ID number, course to drop, course to add
Send in form that is mailed to you in May (only if requesting a change)

21. Communication Resources - NEISD.net - Parent Portal - Email Blasts
CHURCHILL HELP HINTS
Communication Resources NEISD.net Parent Portal Blasts
- (Twitter account) (Twitter account) (Twitter account)
Campus Web Page Teacher Web pages or

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