1. Class of 2018 Advantage Academy

2. AA Counseling Staff Gaylene Greathouse District Guidance Counselor Gaylene.greathouse@advantageisd.org 817-907-8085 Eureka Devers AAGP Principal

3. AA Graduation and College Entrance Requirements Social Science (including Economics) English Math Science Language Other Than English Fine Arts Physical Education Electives (speech, Hebrews/NT, Health, Drive Thru History included)

4. FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLAN Distinguished Level of Achievement Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission Requires Algebra II Endorsements – 26 credits Foundation – 22 credits 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives STEM Business & Industry Public Service Multi- disciplina ry

5. Choosing an Endorsement STEM  Career and Technical Education courses related to STEM  Mathematics  Science  Combination of no more than two of the categories listed above Requirements:  4 credits in Math  4 credits in Science  2 additional electives in the above categories

6. Choosing an Endorsement Business & Industry  Audio/Visual  Finance  Marketing  Business management & Administration  English Electives in Journalism, Public Speaking & Debate Requirements:  4 credits in Math  4 credits in Science  2 additional electives in the above categories

7. Choosing an Endorsement Public Service  Law Enforcement  Corrections and Security Requirements:  4 credits in Math  4 credits in Science  2 additional electives in the above categories

8. Choosing an Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary Choose one of the following:  4 Advanced course from other Endorsement areas  4 credits in each foundation subject area, including  English IV, chemistry & physics  4 credits in Dual Credit classes from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts Requirements:  4 credits in Math  4 credits in Science  2 additional electives

9. English GradeFoundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements 9 th 1 year English 10 th 1 year English 11 th 1 year English 12 th 1 year English

10. Math GradeFoundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements 9 th Algebra I 10 th Geometry 11 th Algebra II or Additional Math 12 th Additional Math

11. Science Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement 9thBiology 10thChemistry 11thAdv Science: Physics 12thAdv Science (Options)

12. Social Science GradeFoundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements 9th1 year World Geography 11th1 year U.S. History 12th1 semester Gov’t 12th1 semester Econ

13. Language other than English, Speech, And Fine Arts Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement 2 years of Spanish 1 year of Fine Art 1 semester of Speech or 1 year of Basic Student Project Management

14. Physical Education GradeGraduation Requirements 9 th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundation of Personal Fitness

15. Electives GradeFoundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements 9 th – 12 th Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Hebrews/NT and Health included)

16. Local Credits Grade Advantage Academy Grad Requirements 9 th -12 th  Health  Hebrews/NT

17. Additional Requirements Community Service Hours Pass STAAR Test English I (9 th grade) English II (10 th grade) Algebra I (9 th grade) Biology (9 th grade) US History (11 th grade)

18. Dual Credit Classes What is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School credit

19. Additional Requirements for State College Admission Ranking Requirement Selective: Top 10% Less Selective: Top 25% Examination Requirement ACT (plus ACT Writing Test) SAT Reasoning SAT subject tests (for some colleges)

20. Are you an athlete who hopes to play sports in college? What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

21. WAIT!! What if I fail something along the way?? Take a summer school class! Credit Recovery classes (assigned by your counselor)

22. What are smart options for summer? AA Summer School Volunteer Hours Youth Exchange / Travel Programs College Campus Visits

23. QUESTIONS

24. Personal Graduation Plan Personal graduWhat is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School credit ation plan.

25. Course Request Form

26. Scheduling for Year 15/16  Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway.  Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices.  Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.