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Bridgeland Counseling Team
A – Da Tashanna Boutte [email protected] – HL Jennifer Cabello [email protected] – ML Andi Lembcke [email protected]: Sandra Vines [email protected]
Mo – Sc Melissa Sheninger [email protected] – Z Jennifer Watson [email protected]: Annette Beltran [email protected]
Coordinating Counselor: Shayla Rodriguez-BellSecretary: Tricia Summa
Community Youth Services: LaSondra McElroy [email protected]
Counselor Corner at Lunches
(Monday – Friday)
• Visit with the counselor on duty• Sign up to see your counselor• Provide information about
• Programs• Opportunities• Scheduling• Career Planning
Advanced Classes
Eligibility for K/AP-Level Course Entry: A grade of 85+ (previous yearly average) of L level
class in same subject area…OR…
75+ in previous semester of K
Students will be removed if they have a C- in a K/AP Level class at Semester
Students will be removed if they have an F in a K/AP Level class for any grading period
Final Exam Exemption Policy
10th grade – two exams per semester
Grade Absences Allowed
A 90 – 100 3B 80 – 89 3C 75 – 79 No exemptionC- 70 – 74 No exemptionF 69 – below No exemption
Grade Classification Standards
10th Grade Year Basics
1.Meet high school graduation requirements2.Work on GPA/class rank; earn college credit3.Explore college/career options4.Build resume; get involved!5.Take PSAT/Aspire and Pass “STAAR” EOC
tests
Foundation High School Program
English – English I, English II, English III + 4th English Credit 4 Credits
Math – Algebra I, Geometry, + 3rd Math Credit 3 Credits
Science – Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 3rd Science Credit 3 Credits
Social Studies – W.Geog/W.Hist + US History, + Govt&Eco 3 Credits
Health ½ Credit
PACE – 9th Grade Year ½ Credit
PE 1 Credit
Language Other Than English – LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* 2 Credits
Fine Arts 1 Credit
Electives 4 Credits
TOTAL STATE CREDITS 22
Student may not move to Foundation High School Program until AFTER their Sophomore year and must consult with Counselor
*Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual studentMAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students
Foundation with Endorsements
English – English I, English II, English III + 4th English Credit 4 Credits
Math – Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Maths (Alg 2 required for some) 4 Credits
Science – Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences 4 Credits
Social Studies – W.Geog/W.Hist + US History + Govt&Eco 3 Credits
Health ½ Credit
PACE – 9th Grade Year ½ Credit
PE 1 Credit
Language Other Than English – LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* 2 Credits
Fine Arts 1 Credit
Electives 6 Credits
TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26
*Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student
MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students
Distinguished Level of Achievement
• To be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission a student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement.
• The Distinguished level of Achievement requires:• 4 credits in math including Algebra II• 4 credits in science• All Foundation High School Program
requirements• At least one endorsement
Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Cumulative grade point average is re-averaged each semester of high school
• All courses taken in high school are averaged in the GPA with a few non-credit exceptions
• The GPA for Cypress Fair ISD is based upon a 6.0 weighted scale
• It is the student’s GPA that determines the student’s class rank
Grading Scale L- Level
On level
Advanced
Levels
K/AP/DC &
Horizons
A = 90 - 100 A = 6.0 A = 7.0
B = 80 - 89 B = 5.0 B = 6.0
C = 75 - 79 C = 4.0 C = 5.0
C- = 70 - 74 C- = 3.0 C- = 4.0
F = 0 - 69 F= 0.0 F = 0.0
Honor Graduate Requirements
Cum Laude - 6.00 – 6.24 GPA Magna Cum Laude - 6.25 – 6.49 GPA Summa Cum Laude - 6.5 + GPA
Recognition at graduation ceremony and Senior Award Night
To compute:
Determine each semester
letter grade
Award grade points
Add points together
Divide by total number of
semester averages added
together
Carry out to 4 decimal
points
English I 91 (A) = 6
Alg I 80 (B) = 5
W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6
Biology 78 (C) = 4
Spanish I 83 (B) = 5
PACE 92 (A) =6
PE/ Ath. 100 (A) =6
= 38
38 / 7 = 5.428 GPA
What does an “F” do to my GPA
GPA Calculation without “F”:English I 91 (A) = 6 Alg I 80 (B) = 5W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6Biology 78 (C) = 4Spanish I 83 (B) = 5Pace 92 (A) = 6PE/Ath. 100 (A) = 6
38
38 / 7 = 5.42857 GPA
GPA Calculation with “F”:English I 91 (A) = 6Alg I 60 (F) = 0W. Geo K 85 (B) = 6Biology 78 (C) = 4Spanish I 83 (B) = 5Pace 92 (A) = 6PE/Ath. 100 (A) = 6
33
33/7=4.7142 GPA
How is a semester Average Calculated
1st 9 Week Grade – added three times
2nd 9 Week Grade – added three times
Semester Exam – counts as 1/7
of the semester grade*
*Unless you are exempt from semester exam
Fall Spring YEAR CREDIT
75 Pass 75 PASS 75 PASS 1.0
65 FAIL 75 PASS 70 PASS 1.0
65 FAIL 70 PASS 68 FAIL .5 MUST MAKE
UP FALL
75 PASS 65 FAIL 70 FAIL .5 MUST MAKE
UP SPRING
65 FAIL 65 FAIL 65 FAIL 0.0
Automatic admission to Texas public institutions; Currently - Top 8% for UT Austin for the class of 2016
(percentage is determined each fall) 2019-2020 Top 6% for UT
Must submit completed application prior to deadline set by the university
Apply no later than 2 years after graduating from high school
Graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement Provide additional documents required by the university
Top 10% Admissions
• Advanced Placement Program• Offers a chance to receive college credit through AP exams, if passed. ( The exam score
and type of credit awarded varies with each university.) • 9th/10th grade: Human Geog AP or World History AP• 11th/ 12th grade: U.S. History AP, English III AP, English IV AP, Psychology AP, • Various Science AP courses, Computer Science AP courses, Gov/Eco AP,• Language AP courses, Art AP courses• Statistics AP, Calculus AB/BC AP
• Dual Credit• Earn both high school and college credit with Lone Star College for certain courses
taken at the high school. • Registration with Lone Star College with pre-requisite testing • Payment to Lone Star College• Parent and Student meetings prior to registration times. • More information will be available in the Spring
• Summer School• District Credit By Exam (CBE)• Correspondence Course (Texas Tech)• Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)
**Students must have counselor permission before registering for these types of courses
Career Options Fair
• For students grade 6-12 and parents
• Graduation endorsement options and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
• 21st century skills for the global marketplace
• Browse the Career Fair to speak directly to representatives from a variety of trade/technical schools and programs as well as representatives from each high school CTE program.
October 24, 2017
5:30-7:30 PM
@ The Berry Center
8877 Barker Cypress
Information Sessions:
5:45 pm 6:15 pm 6:45 pm
What colleges are saying
• A rigorous, well-rounded academic program
• 4 credits of English, 4 credits of math ( including algebra 2), and 4 credits of science (including Chemistry and Physics)
• 3 – 4 credits of social studies (some require World Geography and World History)
• 2 years of the same foreign language is required (3 years of the same foreign language is preferred)
• Following one’s passions though electives or
• Well-rounded exploration of possibilities through electives
# 4Build RésuméGet Involved!
Get Involved! Make your years as a
Bridgeland BEAR GREAT!Extracurricular Activities that you are INVOLVED with…
not merely a member.
Join a UIL team: Athletics, Fine Arts program, UIL Academic team Join or Start a Club – run for office, chair a committee Outside of school activities – church, scouts, club sports Our Freshman & Sophomores have opportunities to be leaders
Clubs and OrganizationsClub Name Sponsor(s) Meeting Date(s) Meeting Location
HOSA Chris Oldham 10/10/2017 1509
Bridgeland FFA Sydney Harris 10/2/2017 1557
Green Garden Club Kirsten Hudges 9/27/2017 2231
Building bridges/No
Place for Hate
L Locklin/K Lutz Wednesdays 1306
Drama Club Cory Kelly 9/27/2017 Black Box
Theater
Book Club Michelle Walker 10/17/2017 Library
Book Battles Michelle Walker 10/10/2017 Library
Girls with Games
Boys with Books
Michelle Walker 10/3/22017 Library
Computer Club McGowan 10/4/2017 2004
Game Design McGowan 10/3/2017 2004
Math Club Hudson Rains 10/5/2017 3017
Science Olympiad E Braun/J Headlee 10/19/2017 1121
YLPA/YMPA TaShanda Franklin Mon & Wed Cafeteria
Key Club Michele Williams Wednesday 1206
Model UN Megan Puckett Tuesday 1318
Volunteer HoursAny activity that benefits others for which you do not
receive payment. (tutoring, babysitting, yardwork,
organized activities, missions trips)
• Begin NOW volunteering in the community, at school, or with
your church
• Keep folder with record of hours accumulated
• More importantly than the number of hours is the lessons you
learn/how service affects you.
• Write down a few notes you can use later for essays/résumé.
• Display of commitment to a specific cause; more important
to college application than multiple short term volunteer
activities.
# 5
Testing!
PSAT/Aspire
Prepare and Pass
End of Course Exams
PSAT/NMSQTOctober 11, 2017
Official practice test for the SAT test
College-readiness test; measures:
Critical Reading Skills
Math problem-solving skills
Writing skills
Does not require you to recall specific facts
from your classes
Reasons to take the PSAT
Scholars Program
Sophomores can qualify based on PSAT Scores
If you qualify, you can participate in summer
classes that better prepare you for the
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying PSAT
in 11th grade and subsequent SAT/ACT testing
for college admission.
PSAT Preparation
Visit www.collegeboard.com/psat for additional practice items
Sign up to receive the SAT Questions of the Day
– www.sat.collegeboard.org
Become familiar with test format, directions, types of
questions
Test is timed; bubble as you go
Students receive practice test through English classes
Scores returned through English classes in January
Measure academic progress in high school. It is designed to
improve students’ preparation for education, training, and work
after high school.
Aspire is the official practice test for the ACT test
Replace the PLAN test.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Free of charge
Students will receive a score report highlight areas of strength
and weakness.
Scores can qualify for Dual Credit eligibility.
STAAR (EOC) End-of Course assessment English I & II, Algebra I, Biology,
US History
All CFISD students must pass all EOC STAAR assessments in order to walk in
Graduation ceremonies.
Move-in students from home school, private school, or out-of-state public school
settings with transcripted EOC course will NOT be required to test in those subjects
previously transcripted.
Students earning credit through other options (CBE, correspondence, summer school)
in EOC-tested courses will be required to take an EOC for that course.
Can retest to reach passing in December, Spring and Summer
Class of 2020State Mandated Testing Requirements
LOOKING AHEAD to next year
• 11th grade PSAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test
• ACT/SAT
• ASVAB
• AP and/or Dual Credit courses
• College visits
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership
Program
• HOBY's flagship program allows high school Sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Students attend three- or four-day seminars and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to make a positive impact in their community. The seminar curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for Society.
• Students interested will write a 75-word essay on Leadership.
• Essays are due Friday, November 10, 2017 in Counseling Pod 3, Room 3219.
• The winner will be selected by a committee and will be announced Friday, November 17, 2017.
• The Leadership Program will be held at The University of Houston in June 2018 (TBD).
Explore Summer Institute Team [email protected]
• High school students from all over the country attend
Business Summer Institutes at the C. T. Bauer College of
Business at the University of Houston. This unique
experience offers them insight to the fields of
entrepreneurship, Business, and Energy and Sustainability.
Want to explore the real world of business? UH Bauer College offers three summer enrichment programs for students to pursue business education and special topics!
For our Rookie HS parents and parents new to Texas.
October 27, 2017
7:00 – 8:30 am
Rm 2014
BYOB: Bring Your Own Brew
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