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Navigating 10th Grade
October 1, 2013
Introductions
Mr. Foxworth - Principal
10th Grade AP, Mr. Curl
Academic Dean, Mrs. McReynolds
10th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Crull
Sophomore Office
Location
Grade level secretary, Mrs. Hawkins
Value of scheduling an appointment
Student Accountability
Attendance
Grades + Attendance = CREDIT
Grades (daily, six weeks, semester)
Major Grades
Three days to retake
Student responsibility to schedule time
Success for all StudentsStudents need to make the best grades possible!
Parents and Students are encouraged to have a Parent/Student Portal www.gccisd.net
1st and 2nd semester averaging
Communicate with the teacher FIRST!!
Tutorials—bus runs at 3:30 on Tues. and Thurs.
Credit Recovery
What is a Credit?
1 credit = 1 full year in a class
One half credit = 1 semester in a class
To earn credit:
Grade average must be 70% or better
Must attend 90% of days in the semester
Graduation Plans Distinguished High School Graduation Plan
Recommended High School Graduation Plan
www.gccisd.net
Graduation Requirements
Recommended High School Plan
Academic Requirements (26 Credits)
Successful completion of
English I, English II, English III, and English IV - 4 credits
Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 4th Math - 4 credits
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 4th Science – 4 credits
W.Geog, W. History, US History, Government (1 sem), and Economics (1 sem) – 4 credits
2 years of the same foreign language – 2 credits
Fine Arts (1 credit), Technology Application (1 credit), PE (1 credit), Communication Applications (0.5 credit), and Health (0.5credit) – 4 credits
4 credits of Electives
Graduation Requirements
Distinguished High School Plan
Academic Requirements (26 Credits)Successful completion of English I, English II, English III, and English IV - 4 credits Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 4th Math - 4 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 4th Science – 4 credits W.Geog, W. History, US History, Government (1 sem), and
Economics (1 sem) – 4 credits 3 years of the same foreign language – 3 credits Fine Arts (1 credit), Technology Application (1 credit), PE
(1 credit), Communication Applications (0.5 credit), and Health (0.5 credit) – 4 credits
3 credits of Electives Must have 4 advanced measures (Original
Research/Projects, AP courses, and/or dual credit college courses, PSAT recognition)
Advanced Measures
AP versus Dual CreditAP Dual Credit
Approval and Regulation
College Board Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Credit Earned
College Credit is awarded most colleges and universities when the student passes the AP exam with a 3 or higher
Credit is awarded by most colleges and universities when the student passes the course with a “C” or better
Who teaches the course?
An AP trained and certified high school teacher
College Instructors and/or a high school teacher serving as an adjunct professor
Where is it taught?
On the high school campus On the high school campus or the college campus
Eligibility Campus-Based Decision and Qualifications
Students must be a junior or senior and receive college placement scores on THEA, ASSET or COMPASS or be exempt based on the SAT/ACT
Uniformity Standardized, consistent curriculum Varies by Instructor
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/dual-credit-athcc#1.WhatisDualCredithttp://www.lonestar.edu
Graduation and STAAR
Require a Level II Satisfactory
Algebra I – 9th grade
Biology – 9th grade
English I: Reading and Writing – 9th grade
English II: Reading and Writing – 10th grade
US History – 11th grade
GPA and Class RankGOOD GRADES
Rigorous Courses PAP/AP
Requesting a Transcript. Transcript only mailed home Junior/Senior year. Sophomores must request a copy.
On GCCISD website
Computers in Ranger Center
Allow 3-5 days to process
Registrar: Heather Roecker, located in Ranger Center
Sophomore ChecklistPolish study skills
Select five or ten colleges to contact for brochures and/or applications
Plan a productive summer
Use internet to explore different careers and/or consider job shadowing
PSAT , Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
Preparing for College
College and Career Counselor: Clara Monroe College and Career Corner: Amanda Lavender
Sign up for the most rigorous courses possible.
Discuss with your child their future plans: career interests, two year college, four year college, degree plans, finding the right college for them, researching colleges and reviewing college application requirements
Preparing for College (Cont.)
NAVIANCE Family Connection Site
Students can login to the system:Username: Student ID numberPassword: Birthdate
2 digits for day and month, 4 digits for yearExample: June 6, 1997 = 06061997
Please contact counselor if you have need assistance.
Useful Websites
www.gccisd.net
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.com
https://connection.naviance.com/rssterling
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/make-a-plan
Dates to Remember
End of 1st 6 weeks- October 4th
PSAT Parent Meeting—October 7th, 6:30pm, RSS
PSAT—October 16th
Homecoming Dance – October 12th
College Night – October 30th at Goose Creek Memorial High School, 6:30pm
Ross S. Sterling High School
SUCCESS
for ALL
Students!