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Robert E. LeeHigh School
JUNIOR CLASS INFORMATION
LHS Counselors
A-D Ms. Clark [email protected]
E-I Ms. Velazquez [email protected]
J-M Ms. Morris [email protected]
N-R Ms. Faris [email protected]
S-Z Ms. Dennison [email protected]
Collegiate Coach- Ms. [email protected]
Special Populations – [email protected]
Attendance Policy• Regular attendance is essential for the student
to make the most of their education.
• State compulsory attendance law requires that
any student ages 16-19 attend school 90% of
the time.
• Failure to comply with Compulsory Attendance
will result in penalties by a court of law against
both the student and parent.
1st Semester you lose credit on the 9th absence
2nd Semester you lose credit on the 10th day
After the 21st absence in the 1st semester you will
not be allowed to make-up hours. 23 in the 2nd.
• The A+ Lab is a credit recovery option for
students who were not successful in one or
more of their academic classes.
• After registering for an A+ class with their
counselor, the student can make up the needed
credit in the A+ lab before school or after school
until 9 pm, Monday-Thursday
• All course work, including exams, must be done
on campus.
Credit Recovery
• Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by exam (CBE).
• www.eligibilitycenter.org
COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES
English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IV
Math - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & Geometry
Choice: two credits in any advanced math course
Science – 4 credits Required: Biology
Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics
Choice: two credits in any advanced science course
Social Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World
History (local requirement), US History, Gov/Econ
Foreign Language – 2 credits (2 years same
language)
Physical Education – 1 credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be
dictated by endorsement requirements. See
endorsement pages for more information
Course Sequence for Foundations with Endorsements Plan
Distinguished Graduate
• Complete One Endorsement
• Earn 4 credits in Math (Must
include Alg II)
• Earn 4 credits of Science
Performance Acknowledgments
o Dual Credit Work (12 Hours With GPA of 3.0 or Higher)
o Bilingualism and Biliteracy (3 credits of forgeign
language with a grade of 80 or higher)
o PSAT, SAT, ACT (Recognition as commended scholar,
ACT composite score of 28, or a combined reading and
math score of 1250 on the SAT)
Endorsements
• STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Stem Flex, Petroleum
Engineering, Oil and Gas
• BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY- Business Management & Administration, Arts AV
Technology & Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing,
Transportation Distribution and Logistics, Agriculture, Food and Natural resources,
Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing
• PUBLIC SERVICES- Hospitality & Tourism, ROTC, Health Science, Education &
Training
• ARTS AND HUMANTIES- Fine Arts, Theatre, Music, Humanities in Social Studies
or Foreign Language
• MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES- combination of content areas
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A transcript is a record of academic achievement. It contains all courses taken for high school credit, semester grades, rank, GPA (5 point and 4 point), graduation plan, test scores and demographic information.
Transcripts are updated after semester grades (January/June).
Students can obtain an official copy of their transcript at the registrar’s office for $1.
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• IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, SEE YOUR COUNSELOR!!
• DOUBLE CHECK-
1. Name
2. ID
3. Classes, Credits
4. GPA, Class Rank
5. Demographic/ Personal Information
EOC
Assessments
Course
Category for
Graduation
Requirements
High School
GPA and
Class Rank
College
GPA
Credits/Classification
If you have… you are a….
6 credits ~ Sophomore
12 credits ~ Junior
18 credits ~ Senior
Students are reclassified at the beginning of the school year in August.
STAAR/EOCsState of Texas Assessment of
Academic Readiness (STAAR)
or End of Course (EOC) are
important tests you must take
and pass before senior.
You must obtain a Level II score in English I,
English II, Biology, Algebra I, and US
History.
STAAR/EOC• Any student that does not
successfully meet the Level II score
will be placed in a course to help
them pass.
• If you do not meet the Level II
scores on all exam by senior year,
you will not be allowed to waive
classes (leave early).
G/T Scholar Graduation Cords
• The following is a course list to be completed in
order to qualify for a G/T Scholar Cord.
Science:
Biology G-PreAP
Chemistry G-PreAP
Physics G-PreAP
Choice of:
AP Biology G, AP Chemistry G,
AP Physics B G, AP Physics C G,
AP Environmental Science G,
Scientific Res. & Des. OR
Anatomy & Physiology G,
Social Studies:
World History G-PreAP
World Geography G-PreAP
AP U.S. History G or GD
AP U.S. Government G or GD AND
AP Macro Economics G or GD &
AP Micro Economics G or GD
English:
English 1 G-PreAP
English 2 G-PreAP
AP English Language & Composition G or GD
AP English Literature & Composition G or GD
Math:
(Students who complete Algebra and
Geometry G-PreAP prior to Grade 9)
Algebra 2 G-PreAP in grade 9
PreCalculus G or GD in grade 10
Independent Study in G/T Math in grade 11
AP Calculus BC in Grade 12
(Students who complete Algebra 1 in Grade 8
or in Grade 9)
Geometry G-PreAP
Algebra 2 G-PreAP
PreCalculus G or GD
AP Calculus BC
Various Programs
National Honor Society
To be considered for membership: students must be juniors or seniors, must have been in attendance at the
inducting campus at least one semester, and have an overall grade point average of
at least 3.5.Seniors who were not inducted as juniors
must have the GPA requirement in the spring semester of their junior year.
Texas Scholars• Recognition Program- an evening banquet
where all Texas Scholars are recognized for their service to the community and will be given special cords to be worn at graduation.
• GPA of 1.75 on 5.0
• Graduate on the Recommended or Distinguished plan
• Complete 20 hours of community service
• Service hours are due February of the senior year
Midland Legacy Scholarship
Student must:
• Graduate with a 2.75 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete at least forty (40) hours of community service at an approved agency. (Agency list may be found at www.midland.edu/legacy.)
• Start community service hours AFTER their junior year (this can be started the summer before the senior year).
• Turn in documentation of hours and application to the Financial Aid Office at Midland College beginning January 1st your senior year.
College Planning
• If you are planning on
continuing your education,
there are tests that most
secondary institutions require:
• ACT/ SAT- for a 4-year college
• TSI - The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a program designed to
determine if a student is ready for college-level course work in the general areas of
reading, writing and mathematics. This program will also help determine what type
of course or intervention will best meet the student's needs and to assist in
becoming better prepared for college-level course work.
Fall of the Junior year
• - October 19th - take PSAT (good practice and possibility of becoming a National Merit Semi-finalist).
Juniors interested can see Mrs. Sanchez (Bookkeeper), to register for the PSAT. Fee of $15. Oct 14th deadline to register.
• - Try to keep a journal/list of reflections on your experiences. This could be used later to help spark ideas for your personal statement. (College Resume)
• Take the SAT/ ACT (if you plan on attending a 4-year college).
SAT/ACT
If you are planning to attend a 4 year university or applying for scholarships, you need to register to take the SAT or ACT or BOTH Fall & Spring. Fee Waivers are available, see counselor
www.collegeboard.org (SAT)
www.act.org (ACT)
Test Dates and Deadlines(SAT)
Date Test Deadline to
Register
October 1, 2016 SAT & Subject Test September 1, 2016
November 5, 2016 SAT & Subject Test October 7, 2016
December 3, 2016 SAT & Subject Test November 3, 2016
January 21, 2017 SAT & Subject Test December 21, 2016
March 11, 2017 SAT only February 10, 2017
May 6, 2016 SAT & Subject Test April 7, 2017
June 3, 2017 SAT & Subject Test May 9, 2017
Test Dates and Deadlines(ACT)
Test Date Registration Deadline
September 10, 2016 August 7, 2016
October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016
December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016
February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017
April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017
The College Process
A student’s goal should be to determine which of
these many colleges have the right characteristics
and programs for them given their particular
needs, skills and interests.
• SO….WHERE SHOULD YOU BEGIN????
• Big Future
• Princeton Review
Important Information
Twitter@LeeCounselors
@MidlandLee
RemindText @mrvanhooz to 81010
Lee High Website
January- March
- Visit as many colleges as you can
- Schedule an individual appointment with College Office.
- Registration for Spring SAT/ ACT exams.
- Begin to think about summer plans.
- Search colleges you are interested in on the web.
April
- Select two teachers to write letters of
recommendations for you.
- Request written materials from any schools
you are interested (continue if adding
schools).
- Fill out any on-line web inquiry forms for
schools you are interested.
- Firm up summer plans.
- Registration for June SAT exams.
May/ June
May
- AP Exams.
- May- SAT/ ACT exams.
June
- Great time to visit college campuses.
- June 11th – last ACT offered
- June 4th- last SAT offered
- Deadlines for registration for ACT/SAT
- Schedule any final meetings before College
Office closes for July.
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!
• IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED
TO CALL IN FOR ATTENDANCE:
• JUNIOR PRINCIPAL – Mrs. Jennifer Jones
• ATTENDANCE #- 689-1635
• ALPHA COUNSELOR