high school transition
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High School Transition. 8 periods but over two days: A Day: 1 st -4 th periods B Day: 5 th -8 th periods Some classes meet both days: Athletics Double Block Math Classes. Block Scheduling. Grade Point Average is calculated on a 4.0 scale ( unweighted ) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION
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Block Scheduling
• 8 periods but over two days:A Day: 1st-4th periodsB Day: 5th-8th periods
• Some classes meet both days: AthleticsDouble Block Math Classes
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Rank and GPA
• Grade Point Average is calculated on a 4.0 scale(unweighted)
• Ranking is calculated on a 6.0 scale with additional points awarded for advanced core classes
(weighted)
Class rank determines what percentage of the class you are in (top 5%, top 10%, top 25% or first quartile, etc)
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Classification
• <6 credits = Freshman• 6-12 credits = Sophomore• 13-19 credits = Junior• 20 and more credits = Senior
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Testing
• Final exams• STAAR• PSAT• SAT & ACT• TSI• ASVAB
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Transcripts
• Student’s permanent record—information on it never goes away
• Includes all courses and state assessments taken• www.parchment.com
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9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings
• GHS & EVHS: Go to Counselors’ Website at each high school, dates and times to sign up for individual meetings are detailed there
General Time Windows: EVHS: 2/18-3/5GHS: 2/24-3/7
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Career Cruising
• Course and Four Year Planner• Interest and Skills Assessment• Career Portfolio• Job Skills• Student Resume Builder
• www.careercruising.comAccess codes:GHS: georgetown careersEVHS: eastview careers
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Staying Informed
• The two best ways to stay informed:
1. Keep your email address updated in the school student management system
2. Check your high school’s website often
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HOUSE BILL 5
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Changes caused by HB5
• Reduced 15 End of Course (EOC) Exams to 5• Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, US History
• Created a new Graduation Plan• Foundations Graduation Plan (w/ Endorsements)• Enables a high school student to choose an endorsement
(“major”) and take courses specific to their interest.• Moving Forward• SBOE decisions this past Friday• Board approval
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Graduation Plans
Foundations High School Program
Foundations + Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
22 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits
English – 4 English – 4 English – 4
Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II)
Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4
Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3
Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2
PE – 1 PE – 1 PE – 1
Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1
Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health)
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Road To Graduation
Foundations Graduation Plan4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social
Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, and 5 Electives
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Endorsements
• 5 Endorsements 1. Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, History, Languages,
Political Science, etc.)2. Business & Industry (Architecture, Automotive,
Communications, Finance, etc.)3. Public Service (Education, Health Science, Law
Enforcement, etc.)4. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 5. Multi-Disciplinary (Mix and match electives but requires
Distinguished Graduation Plan)
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Roads To Graduation
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Multi-disciplinary
Foundations Graduation Plan4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Arts, 1 PE, and
5 Electives
Public Service STEM
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Performance Ackowledgements
• Additional Criteria that requires no additional credits1. Advanced Coursework2. Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy3. Advanced Placement Examination4. College Ready Examination5. Workforce Readiness
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Roads to Graduation
Foundation
Endorsements
Distinguished Achievement
(Algebra II)
PerformanceAcknowledgements
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Graduation Plans
Foundations High School Program
Foundations + Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
22 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits
English – 4 English – 4 English – 4
Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II)
Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4
Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3
Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2
PE – 1 PE – 1 PE – 1
Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1
Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health)
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Contact
AdministrationGHS 512-943-5100
EVHS 512-943-1800
CounselorsGHS 512-943-5102
EVHS 512-943-1802