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Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015

Counseling Services

Graduation Plans and EOC

ACC and Dual Credit

Class Selection for Fall 2015

Testing and College Planning

How we provide information for students:

Individual Guidance

Academic counseling and scheduling

Support Groups

Classroom Guidance (approximately 2-3 days a week in the fall)

Post-secondary education planning

Consultation/collaboration with teachers, parents and the community

GHS Counselors

FOR STUDENTS

Counselors have an “open door” policy for students and are available before/after school and both lunches.

If counselor is not available,

students can leave a note in counselor’s mailbox

FOR PARENTS

Parents are encouraged to make appointments with counselors. Contact information can be found on the main page of GHS Website and the last page of this presentation.

Recommended High School Plan – 4 x 4

English 4.0 credits English I, II, III, IV Social Studies 4.0 credits World Geography, World History, US History, US Govt, Economics Mathematics 4.0 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one advanced math credit Science 4.0 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one advanced science credit

Core Graduation Requirements

English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits PE 1.0 credit Health 0.5 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Foreign Language 2.0 credits* Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 credit Electives 7.0 credits

Total 28 credits *3 credits for DAP

4 X 4

Must have a combination of 4: AP Scores of 3, 4 or 5 (scores from senior year are

not received until July so cannot be counted) ACC Classes with a “B” or higher Articulated Credits Test date from PSAT (National Merit Commended

Scholar) Original Research Project (through Capstone)

1. Ap W. History-scored a “4” AP Exam with a score of 3, 4, 5 2. ACC US History 1302-received a “B” Dual credit class with “B” or better 3. ACC English 1301-received a “A” Dual credit class with “B” or better 4. Took Business Info Mgmt. at GHS and received a “B” Articulated Course

Students will need to take and pass 5 exams: 9th: English I Reading/Writing Algebra I Biology 10th: English II Reading/Writing 11th : US History Test dates are March – April Scores are usually release the first week in June Remediation and retest are provided over the summer Students who choose not to retest or do not pass with the July

administration will be enrolled in a mandatory remediation class that will take place of an elective.

Taught by GHS Teachers College level curriculum Students take exam in May (costs about $90)-can earn credit

with a passing score (3, 4, 5 – score and credit earned varies by college)

Weighted points for GPA AP Credit Policies by College: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

History AP W. History (10) AP US History (11) AP Economics (12) AP Government (12) AP European History (12) English AP English Language (11) AP English Literature (12) Science AP Physics I (11-12) AP Physics II (11-12) AP Biology (11-12) AP Chemistry (11-12) AP Environmental Science (11-12)

Math AP Calc AB (11-12) AP Calc BC (11-12) AP Statistics (11-12) Languages AP Spanish Language IV (11-12) AP Spanish Literature V (11-12) AP German IV (11-12) AP French IV (11-12) Electives AP Psychology (11-12) AP Studio Art 2D (11-12) AP Student Art 3D (11-12) AP Music Theory (11-12) AP Computer Science (10-12)

Taught by ACC Professors College level curriculum Can take 2 classes per semester starting summer after

sophomore year (up to 12 classes = 36 college credits) Students earn credit at Texas Public Colleges by passing. Weighted points for GPA (Highest grade a student can

receive is a 95%, A=95, B=85, etc). Students must pay for textbooks

**FERPA- Grades are not available for GHS or for parents, only students have access to grades

ACC Course HS Course When

Art 1301 Art Summer 2015-EVHS June 1-July 7 (M-Th)

Govt 2306 Texas Government Summer 2015-EVHS June 1-July 7 (M-Th)

English 1301* (Am Lit included GHS only)

English 3A + .25 English 4A

Fall 2015

Speech 1311 Professional Communications

Fall 2015

English 1302* (Am Lit included GHS only)

English 3B + .25 English 4A

Spring 2015

US History 1302 US History Spring 2015

*Upon completion of English 1301 + English 1302 + British Literature, students will receive credit for English 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B

ACC Class GHS Credit When

British Literature* English 4B Fall 2016

Government 2305 US Government Fall 2016

US History 1302* Spring 2017

Economics Economics Spring 2017

AP ACC

How do I enroll? Sign up for class during registration and register for exam in March/April

Complete 5 step registration process and see counselor when completed

How does it effect my GPA?

Weighted GPA-Grade earned is grade transcribed

Weighted GPA-Letter grade is assigned A = 95 B = 85

What if I fail? Students have the opportunity to move to a core class at the 9 weeks if they are not being successful.

Students must drop the class by the ACC withdraw date and retake class at GHS. If you fail, financial aid may be impacted.

AP ACC

What are the costs? Class is free-each exam is about $90

Class at GHS Campus is free-students must pay for textbooks

How do I find out if it will transfer?

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

Search “ACC University Transfer and Equivalency Guide”

ACC New Student Registration

January 22-23: 10th Grade Students receive

registration information

January 28-29: 10th Grade Students will enter their

schedules through History classes

Mid-May: Students will receive course

verification sheets to review choices

Graduation Requirement: Choose one:

1. English III Core or AP (ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)

2. US History Core or AP (ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)

3. Math AlgebraGeometryAlgebra II (Core, Pre-AP)Core Stats or AP Stats or Core PreCal or Pre-AP PreCal

4. Science Science-Physics-Core or Pre-AP

5-8 Electives

Choices 5-8: Electives Below are the remaining graduation requirements 1.0 P.E.-Athletics, Foundations of P.E., Dance, NJROTC, Marching Band

(Fall only)

1.0 Fine Arts -Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Choir .5 Health

.5 Prof Communications (Speech) 2.0 LOTE (3.0 for DAP) 7.0 Electives

ACC Classes-Choose either Core or AP for your History and English selections on the Course Selection Sheet-once students complete the entire registration process, their schedule will be changed to “College Courses” (mid-may).

PALS/Peer Buddies-Have an application process. Students schedules will be changed to these classes once they have been accepted into the class (mid-may).

Courses will be entered through careercruising.com

Go to CareerCrusing.com User Name: GT-(school user name) Password: school password Example: User: GT-abc123 Password: defg456 https://www.careercruising.com/ Go to: My Course Plan

What are your career interests?

What do you enjoy doing?

What job/career interests you most?

Which colleges offer degrees in these areas?

Which high school courses can help you explore and prepare for earning a degree at these colleges?

Rigorous curriculum

-Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses

-Academic Electives

-Dual Credit Courses

College entrance exams (SAT/ACT)

Class Rank

Good academic performance

Long-term involvement in extra-curricular activities/community

service

PSAT-Fall 10th/11th Grade year To predict SAT Scores add a “0” at the end of the score i.e. Reading Score of 42 on PSAT would be a 420 on SAT SAT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Reading and Writing Sign up at: Collegeboard.org ACT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Science, Reading and Optional Writing Portion Sign up at: ACT.org

2014-15 Assured Admissions

Career Cruising www.careercruising.com -Learning Style Inventory -Career Matchmaker -Career Descriptions -College Search

College Supermatch

www.collegeconfidential.com Search for colleges by location, cost, GPA, Test scores, etc.

Big Future

www.collegeboard.com

-College Planning

-Career Exploration

-Paying for college

Last Name Counselor Email

A-Gb Mr. Schoelman SchoelmanS@georgetownisd.org

Gi-I Ms. Henson HensonS@georgetownisd.org

J-Q Ms. Campbell Campbellc@georgetownisd.org

R-Z Ms. Ottun OttunL@georgetownisd.org

College and Career Mr. Conrad ConradS@georgetownisd.org