Manvel High School Counseling Department

10th Grade Parent MeetingJanuary 28, 2016

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AGENDAGraduation Requirements

Endorsements

Career Pathways

STAAR Exams

Calculating GPA & Rank

Options for High School Credit (original/recovery)

Course Selection

4 Year Plans

Advanced Academics (PSAT/SAT/ACT)

Dual Credit2

Counseling Team

Lead Counselor Alfredia Foster afoster@alvinisd.net X2921 ACC Dual Credit Advisor Monica Silvas msilvas@alvinisd.net X2928 College & Career Kushana Collier kcollier@alvinisd.net X2242 Counselor Clerk Beth Bartlett bbartlett@alvinisd.net X2249

A-Con Valerie Hoffpauir vhoffpauir@alvinisd.net (281) 245-3108

Coo-Ge Enitsha Cooper eallencooper@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2218

Gi-Li Jamie McRae jmcrae@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2114

Ll-O Ashley Burns aburns@alvinisd.net (281) 245-3021

P-Sh Joy Helton jhelton@alvinisd.net (281) 245-2875

Si-Z Amanda Wade awade@alvinisd.net (281) 245-3089

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Student Classifications

Less than 6 credits Freshman

Minimum 6 credits Sophomore

Minimum 12 credits Junior

Minimum 19 credits Senior

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Graduation Requirements

Foundation High Program

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Foundation High School Program

Courses Required Credits

English (English I, English II, English III + 4th English credit) 4 credits

Math (Alg. 1, Geometry, Adv. Math credit) 3 Credits

Science (Biology, two adv. Science credits) 3 Credits

3 Social Studies (US History, Govt., Econ., & World Hist. or W. Geo.) 3 Credits

Languages other than English (LOTE 1 + LOTE 2) 2 Credits

Fine Art (Art, Band, Choir, Theater Arts, Dance, Floral Design) 1 Credit

PE 1 Credit

Speech ½ Credit

Electives 4 ½ Credits

TOTAL STATE CREDITS 22 Credits6

Foundation Plan + Endorsements

Courses Required Credits

English (English I, English II, English III + 4th English credit) 4 credits

Math (Alg. 1, Geometry, 2 Adv. Math credit) 4 Credits

Science (Biology, 3 Adv. Science credits) 4 Credits

3 Social Studies (US History, Govt., Econ., & World Hist. or W. Geo.) 3 Credits

Languages other than English (LOTE 1 + LOTE 2) 2 Credits

Fine Art (Art, Band, Choir, Theater Arts, Dance, Floral Design) 1 Credit

PE 1 Credit

Speech ½ Credit

Electives (2 additional credits in endorsement area) 6 ½ Credits

TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26 Credits

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EndorsementsArts and Humanities Business and IndustryPublic Services STEMMultidisciplinary

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Career Pathways (Arts & Humanities)

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Fine Arts (Visual Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theater Arts)

Languages other than English (4 credits)

Social Studies (5 credits)

AVID (4 credits)

Career Pathways (Business & Industry)

Animal ScienceAg. MechanicsWeldingConstructionHVACAuto Collision RepairAutomotive TechnologyMarketing

AV ProductionFashion DesignDebateGraphic DesignJournalismComputer MaintenanceFinanceBusiness ManagementCulinary

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Career Pathways (Public Service)Cosmetology

Health Science

Law Enforcement

Education & Training

Military Science (ROTC)

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Career Pathway (STEM)Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Science

Combination

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Multidisciplinary• Complete 4 advanced courses that prepare the student to enter the

workforce or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement or areas that are not in a coherent sequence OR

• Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and or Physics OR

• Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, Math, Science or Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts

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Distinguished Level of Achievement• Successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High

School Program

• Completing at least one endorsement

• Completing 4 credits in English, 4 credits in Science and 4 credits in math to include Algebra 2.

To qualify for Top 10% Automatic Admissions, students must graduate at the Distinguished Level of Achievement.

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Performance AcknowledgementsStudents may earn performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance in/on one of the following:

1.Dual Credit Courses

2.AP Exam

3.PSAT, SAT, ACT

4.Bilingualism or Biliteracy

5.Obtaining a national or internationally business or industry certification or license.

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Foundation High School Program Performance Acknowledgement(s)

Distinguished Levelof Achievement

Endorsement(s)

Foundation Plan 22 credits

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State AssessmentAll students are required to take and pass 5 STAAR End of Course Exams to be eligible to graduate.

1.English 1

2.Algebra 1

3.Biology

4.English 2

5.US History

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Grade Point Average & RankGrade Point Average

Cumulative of all courses taken in high school

Calculated on 4.0 and 6.0 scale

Challenging courses receive higher grade points (PAP/AP/DC)

Class RankCalculated based upon the 6.0 grading scale

A measure of student’s performance in comparison to other students in the class.

Colleges consider GPA and class rank in their admissions process18

How to calculate GPA (Weighted)• Using your student's transcript, locate the semester grades for each class

completed.

• Using the GPA scale locate the grade point assigned for that grade.

• Add the grade points.

• Divide by the total number of classes

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Calculating the Unweighted GPA (4.0)Grade Point Scale for 4.0 GPA

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Grade on Transcript Grade Points

90-100 4 points

80-89 3 points

75-79 2 points

70-74 1 point

69 – below 0 points

Sample GPA Calculation (6.0 and 4.0)

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Course Grade Grade Points

English 1 PAP 92 6.2

W. Hist. AP 85 6.5

Alg. 1 78 3.8

Bio. PAP 91 6.1

Art 1 92 5.2

Spanish 1 83 4.3

Football 1 100 6.0

Total Grade Points

38.1

Total # of grades 7

6.0 GPA 5.44285

Course Grade Grade Points

English 1 PAP 92 4.0

W. Hist. AP 85 3.0

Alg. 1 78 2.0

Bio. PAP 91 4.0

Art 1 92 4.0

Spanish 1 83 3.0

Football 1 100 4.0

Total Grade Points

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Total # of grades 7

4.0 GPA 3.42857

How Does a Failing Grade Affect GPA

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Course Grade Grade Points (4.0) Grade Points (6.0)

English 1 PAP 92 4.0 6.1

Algebra 1 60 0 0

W. Hist. AP 78 3.0 6.5

Biology PAP 91 4.0 4.8

Spanish 1 92 4.0 4.3

Art 1 83 3.0 5.2

Football 1 100 4.0 6.0

Total grade points 22 32.9

Total # of grades 7 7

GPA = 3.14285 4.70000

Options for Earning and Recovering Credit

Summer SchoolRegister for courses with Counselor in May

Regular High School and Dual Credit Courses available

Courses taken for recovery and advancement will have a fee

CorrespondenceTexas Tech / UT K-12 High School

You pay cost for course and any textbooks

Final exam must be taken here at MHS with a proctor

www.ttuisd.ttu.edu

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Options for Earning and Recovering CreditCredit by Exam (CBE) - no prior instruction

Given in the summer as well as during the school year

$25 refundable deposit

Must score 80% or higher to receive credit

Credit Recovery Exam - with prior instructionFailing grade must have been between 60-69 to qualify

$25 non-refundable fee (maximum of $100)

Must score 70% or higher to recover credit

Compass LearningOnline credit recovery program

Students can work from home or in the lab on campus

70% passing to recover credit

Not recommended for student athletes wanting to play sports in college

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Course Selection Process● Counselors met with all 10th grade students in class to review graduation

requirements.● All 10th grade students received a course selection sheet on January 27,

2016.

● Must be completely filled out● Designate an Endorsement● Select 7 total classes● Write in alternate elective courses● Teacher initials for PAP/AP courses● Parent signature

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4 Year Plans• Students met individually with their Counselor as 9th graders and

completed a 4 Year plan.• Counselors will review students plans and check that the students

current course choices are on on track to complete graduation requirements. Students wishing to change their endorsement MUST inform their counselor and schedule a meeting to make the necessary changes.

• These plans will be reviewed each year that the student is in high school.

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QUESTIONS

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