8th grade parent night 2014 [compatibility mode]
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Welcome to Parents David Yaffie, Principal
Introductions
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Graduation Plan requires
26 Creditsto graduate in 4 years.
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A full year course will earn you 1 credit (1
credit awarded at the end of the year)Ex. English 1, Geometry
A semester course will earn you a credit (credit awarded at the end of the semester)
Ex. Health, Professional Communications (Speech)
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English4 credits Math4 credits Science3 credits Social Studies4 credits PE 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit World Language 2 credits (same language) Health (.5) & Professional
Communication (Speech)(.5) Electives 6 credits
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English I
English II
English III
English IV
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Algebra I
Geometry
2 Credits in any authorized advanced Mathcourse
College bound students must have Algebra II
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Biology
2 Credits in any advanced Science course
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World Geography (all 9th graders take first)
World History
US History
Government (1/2 credit) / Economics (1/2 credit)
State only requires 3 Social Studies credits, but FBISD willrequire 4 Social Studies credits to graduate.
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2 credits in the SAMEForeign/WorldLanguage
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Must be full credit of one of the following:
Choir
Band
Orchestra
Dance (FA)
Theatre Arts
Art
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Credit can be obtained from the following:
Physical Education Team Sports/ Individual Sports
Athletics
Marching Band (Fall semester only)
JROTC
Dance (PE)
Cheerleading
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Health Education Class- credit
Professional Communications - Credit(Speech)
Must be taken before 2nd
semester of Senioryear. If not, student will automatically beenrolled in course until grade is provided.
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Principles of Agriculture (1 credit)
Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance(1credit)
Principles of Architecture (1 credit)
Touch System Data Entry (.5 credit) Debate I (1 credit)
Journalism (1 credit)
Photojournalism (1 credit) ROTC (1 credit)
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Over 100 clubs and organizations at
Clements Open House/Club NightSept 2014
Colleges like to see participation on
applications Meet new friends and have a sense ofbelonging
Boosts school spirit
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4 Credits of English4 Credits of Math3 Credits of Science4 Credits of Social Studies2 Credits of World Language Credit of Health Credit of Professional Communication
1 Credit of PE1 Credit of Fine Arts6 Credits of Electives TOTAL: 26
This is what you need for HS raduation
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Additional information regarding the TEAproposals for House Bill 5
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149
http://www.esc7.net/default.aspx?name=HB5.homepage
(Please remember the Committee is meeting several timesthis spring and more changes could be made.)
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An Endorsement is like a major in college.Endorsement Areas at CHS:
STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Business and Industry
(Business/Agriculture/Technology)Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies
(most of our Students fall under this one)
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Students must be willing to accept higher
academic standards Students must be mature enough to work
independently
Students must be motivated to beginadvanced academic curriculum
Students required to complete summerassignments prior to 1st day of school
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There are 5 total EOC tests given during thecourse of high school:
English I (Reading/Writing)
English II (Reading/Writing)
Algebra I
Biology
U.S. History
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ASPIRE (preliminary ACT) 9th grade
PSAT (preliminary SAT) 10th grade
PSAT/NMSQT11th grade
Can qualify for National Merit Scholar
SAT/ACT11th & 12th grade
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Use Course Guide to help you plan for the coursesyou need and would like to take at Clements High
School.
Go to FBISD website-> Parent/Student
Information-> Program Guides-> High SchoolProgram Guide 2014-2015.
Remember not all courses in guide are offered at
CHS
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Online input window: February 10-28 Middle School visits will be made February 5
Students will receive Yellow Course Selection Sheetas worksheet
Course Selection must be done online during thistime frame and students must log in understudents information, not parent information
Course Verification to be posted on Skyward byMarch 7.
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Shelby Nilsen
College and Career Readiness Advisor
CCR Website:
http://chsccrcenter.weebly.com Twitter: @CHSCCRCenter
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Middle school counselors will field any questions 8thgraders have about online input. High school
counselors will not have access to 8th grade studentselections until later in the year.
March 21 - LAST DAY to submit in writing a
course request correction change to 8th
GradeCounselor
Special Course Request forms will be availablefrom 8th Grade Counselor for special courses
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Ranger Camp for incoming 9th graders will beAugust 15 - more information will be postedon the CHS website closer to the date.
CHS VIPS 8th Grade Parent Coffee is set forMay 2 at 9:00 a.m. in the Library.
We look forward to having you at ClementsHigh School next year!!!