ector county i. s. d. educational planning 2010 - 2011 high school graduate
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COUNSELING STAFF
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COLLEGE MRS. BRADFORD
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FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR
GRADE CLASSIFICATION
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High School Graduation Program Differences
• Recommended Program – Meets prerequisites for community college or university.
(26 credits)• Distinguished Achievement Program – Meets
prerequisites for community college or university, but also requires college level coursework. (26 credits)
• Minimum Program – For special circumstances only and requires approval from the student’s counselor, principal, and parent.
(22 credits)
RECOMMENDED / DISTINGUSHED PLAN
4 ENGLISH4 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 MATHEMATICS4 SCIENCE0.5 COMM. APP. (Speech)1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION2 /3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE1 FINE ART5.5 /4.5 ELECTIVES26 TOTAL CREDITS
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR RECOMMENDED AND DISTINGUISHED PLANS
COURSERECOMMENDED
SEQUENCEDISINGUISHED ACH.
SEQUENCE
English English I, II, III, and IV
MathAlgebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,
and Pre-Calculus Or
Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, and Algebra II
Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra II, and
Pre-Calculus or another approved course
ScienceBiology , Chemistry, Physics,
plus another approved course Or
IPC, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and another approved course
which cannot include IPC
Social Studies World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Economics
Approved 4th Year Math & Science Courses
Math• Algebra 2• Pre-Calculus• AP/IB Courses• Dual Credit Courses• Engineering Math
Science• Physics• Anatomy & Physiology• Astronomy• Aquatic Science• Environmental Systems• AP/IB Courses• Principles of
Technology
FOREIGN LANGUAGES(2 or 3 credits in same language)
1. Spanish2. French3. Latin4. German5. Russian6. Japanese (GT)
Distinguished ProgramAdvanced Measures
(The Four Indicators)
• PSAT NMSQT Score (Jr. year)
• AP Exams Score of 3, 4 or 5 (at the end of AP courses)
• Dual Credit grade of B or better
• Certain Career and Technical Education credits
MINIMUM DEGREE PLAN22 CREDITS
• ENGLISH 4 CREDITS• SOCIAL STUDIES 4 CREDITS• MATHEMATICS 3 CREDITS• SCIENCE 2 CREDITS• COMMUNICATION
APPLICATION 0.5 CREDIT• PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 CREDIT• FINE ART 1 CREDIT• ELECTIVES 6.5 CREDITS
This Graduation Plan is only used in extreme cases, and requires a parent/counselor conference. Requirements:
• Students must be 16 years old, or• Have completed 2 credits for graduation in each core
content, or• Have failed to be promoted to 10th grade one or more
times
Programs of StudyA sequence of elective courses that prepare students for college and careers in high wage, high skill, and
high demand fields.
33 Programs of Study
• Most lead to industry
recognized certifications
• May offer college credit through
Advanced Placement, Dual
Credit, or Tech Prep.
• Involves courses from many different areas including
Career & Technical Education, Technology Applications, and other
electives
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Check out the High School Course Description Guide found
online at:
Exit-Level TAKS Scores
GPA andClass Rank
CREDITS
Course Category for Graduation Requirements
Credit removed due to lack of Attendance
WEIGHTED COURSES
• What courses are weighted?– Any course designated
Pre-AP, AP, G/T– Selected Dual Credit
courses– Numerous Career and
Technical Education courses
• They have a tremendous effect on your grade point average (GPA)
• The TOP 8 PERCENT of
the graduating class receives automatic admission into Texas public colleges and universities!
Advanced PlacementGOAL
To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the
chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the admissions process.
ECISD offers AP courses and exams at OHS and PHS in 22
subjects.
ECISD currently pays for all AP exams.
Exams are administered each year in May.
Exam contains both multiple choice and free response
questions that require essay writing, problem
solving, and other skills.
Every examination receives an overall grade on a five-point
scale.
SCALE
5- Extremely Well Qualified 4 – Well Qualified 3 – Qualified 2 – Possibly Qualified 1 –No Recommendation
COURSE AVERAGING
Algebra 1 – first semester 68Algebra 1 – second semester 72Semesters Averaged – 70
(Awards credit for both semesters if taken within the same school year)
UIL ELIGIBILITY
• You must maintain a grade of 70 to earn credit in any class.
• For certain Pre-AP, AP, IB, GT, and Dual Credit courses in 9th grade & up, a 65 is used for eligibility purposes. A 65 is a failing grade.
• English• History• Mathematics• Computer Technology• Science• Communication Applications (Speech)• Physical Education• Foreign Language• A wide Variety of Elective Courses
Dual Credit and Early Admissions Enrollment
See your college counselor about these options!
SPRING REGISTRATION: NOV 30 & DEC 1COLLEGE CORNER
EARLY GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
If You Graduate Within…
BenefitWith # of CollegeHours…
Benefit Total
36 months $2,000 15 hours $1,000 $3,000
41 months $500 30 hours $1,000 $1,500
46 months $0 30 hours $1,000 $1,000
To Qualify, Students Must: • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average, • Complete the Recommended or Distinguished
Achievement Program• Volunteer at least 50 hours of community
service by senior yearCONTACT: MRS. BRADFORD AT COLLEGE CORNER FOR QUESTIONS
Community Service Requirements: • 9th grade - 5 hours • 10th grade - 10 hours• 11th grade - 15 hours• 12th grade - 20 hours
Texas Scholars Program
www.ectorcountyisd.org/District/VIPS/TexasScholars.html