1. Freshmen & Sophomore Parent Meeting
WELCOME

2. Agenda Introductions & Access PSAT October 11th
Graduation Plans & Endorsements
Individual Planning & The 6-year Plan
Naviance & the College Process
Assistant Principals

3. Counseling Department Staff
Julie Collins - Counselor
Jane Jeffries (A-F)
Kristi Gardner (G-O)
Jennifer Andress (P-Z)
Jennifer Roberie - Registrar
Sunya Denton - Receptionist
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:45-4:15
Walk-ins welcome and by appointment.

4. How to Find Us...
Burnet High School Webpage:
Burnet High School FaceBook Page

5. Remind & Email Text @bcisd2021 to 81010 (freshmen)
to (sophomores)

6. Graduation Plan Foundation High School Program + Endorsement
Session 1: Foundation High School Program + Endorsement
Graduation Plan
Foundation High School Program + Endorsement

7. General Information
This plan provides personal choice, flexibility, & options!
Students and parents required to select (in writing) an endorsement area and create a 4-Year Plan
Opportunities to review and/or modify your plan will be available in high school
Parent permission is required for Endorsement changes
Schedule changes for the next school year must be made before the end of the current school year; schedules will not be adjusted during the school year.
Students may earn more than one endorsement
NOTE: Students must graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission at any Texas public university and also to be considered for the TEXAS Grant.

8. Endorsement Plan Considerations
What is YOUR best academic pathway for high school taking into account your:
Personal interests and talents
Career aspirations
Post-secondary goals
What are the admission requirements for the College/University you wish to attend?

9. Graduation Plans for the Class of 2018 and Beyond
Foundation
+ Endorsement(s)
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Discipline
Credits
English and 4
Math 3 1
Incl. Algebra II
Science
Social Studies
Languages other than English (Foreign Language) 2
Fine Arts
PE (1)
Electives/Endorsement Courses 5
Total Credits
for Graduation 22 26

10. 5 Endorsement Areas STEM – Science, Technology, PLTW Engineering, PLTW
Biomedical, and advanced math
Business & Industry – Information Technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts)
Public Service – Health Science occupations, education
Arts and Humanities – Fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre)
Multidisciplinary – Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas

11. 6-Year Individual Planning Sessions begin in early spring.
Session 8: 4-Year Plan - English
6-Year Individual Planning Sessions begin in early spring.

12. Develop Strong Academics
6-semester transcript for college admissions
Course load
Grade trends
Address concerns with teachers

13. General Information about Levels
Regular-level: The curriculum, content, and state TEKS (learning objectives) for the course are completed at grade level.
Pre-AP/AP = The curriculum and learning objectives are created by CollegeBoard, a national organization also responsible for the design of the SAT. Advanced Placement students have the potential to earn possible college credit by taking AP exam in the spring. This is a weighted class.
DC = Dual Credit students earn both high school credit and college credit for specific high school courses; specific entry requirements must be met before enrolling in a dual credit course. Students are starting their college transcript. This is also a weighted class.
Honors: Students may be classified as Honors students but not be dually enrolled with Angelo State for DC. These students do receive the weighted GPA point.

14. Get Involved Clubs & organizations Community service Volunteer service
Faith-based groups
Employment
Camps & workshops
Maintain balance

15. Naviance: How do I access it?
Contact the counseling office if you lose your username or password.

16. What can students and parents do in Naviance Family Connection?
View guidance news bulletins
Create a résumé
Keep a planner
View college visits and sign up
Complete a college search
Develop a prospective college list
Gain access to local scholarships and scholarship search engines
Maintain journal entries
Complete school developed surveys
Compare colleges
Links to selected third party resources (i.e. College Board, Financial Aid, NCAA, Careers, College searches, etc.)
Track deadlines & community service hours

17. What’s next for freshmen & sophomores??
In School
Stay focused on academics
Do not lighten your academic load for your junior year
Meet with your school counselor during posted times as needed
Stay involved in school activities
Start developing a resume/portfolio
Pay attention to announcements and s
Standardized Testing
Prepare for the PSAT
College Exploration
Explore colleges on the Web
Visit colleges if you can
Attend college fairs
GET ACTIVE IN NAVIANCE!
Personal
Make sure content of social media is appropriate
Create an appropriate address
Talk to your parents/guardians about your future

18. What should parents do now?
Help your student understand the college search process
Help students explore possibilities through college visits
Be in the "back seat" - and not the driver - of the college search process
Be aware of deadlines and fees due
Encourage your student to prepare for the PSAT
Help your student stay organized (Naviance Family Connection Planner)
Celebrate successes!
HELP YOUR STUDENT UTILIZE NAVIANCE!

19. Monitor student progress!
TX Connect Parent Portal
For parents and students
TX Connect
Contact Central Office if you don’t remember your account log-in
Contact Sunya Denton if you’ve never had an account

20. Assistant Principals Kristi Carruthers - Curriculum & Instruction
Randy Chafin - (A-K)
Lynn Fair - (L-Z)
Attendance (90% rule)
Textbooks
Fines and fees
Parking

21. Thank you! 6:25-6:33 1st Period 6:37-6:45 2nd Period
Bells will ring. Follow your student’s schedule:
•8 minutes per class, 4 minute passing period.
•Please sign in each period.
•Unfortunately, no time for individual student conferences at this time.
•Conferences available by appointment.
•Classroom procedures and expectations explained.
•Teacher webpage and/or Google classroom posted.
6:25-6:33 1st Period
6:37-6:45 2nd Period
6:49-6:57 3rd Period
7:01-7:09 4th Period
7:13-7:21 5th Period
7:25-7:33 6th Period
7:37-7:45 7th Period
7:49-7:57 8th Period