Welcome to

DeBakey High School

for Health Professions

Meet the Counselors…

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Mrs. Hayward

Counselor Alpha A-L

vhayward@houstonisd.org

Mrs. Arizmendy

Counselor Alpha M-Z

carizmen@houstonisd.org

Key People To KnowName Title Questions related to…

Mrs. Hayward

Mrs. Arizmendy

Counselor (A-L) - Hayward

Counselor (M-Z) – Arizmendy

Schedules, Social & Emotional,

Graduation Plan

Mrs. Mulcahy 504 Counselor 504 Information

Mrs. Niaves Registrar Records, Transcripts, Volunteer

Hours

Ms. Perry Principal General Concerns

Mr. Saldivar Assistant Principal (9th -10th Grade) General Concerns, IAT

Mr. Thornhill Magnet Coordinator Magnet Issues, General Concerns

Ms. Perez Student Information Rep Attendance

Nurse Ali Nurse Health

Dean Shargey Dean of Students Tutorials, AP Exams, Instructional

Concerns

Mr. Rivas IT -Technology Specialist Computer Issues

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How to Stay Informed

• DeBakey Website

• HUB

– Class of 2024 Group

– TEAMS Class of 2024

• HISD Emails (check daily)

• Make sure to updated Parent emails and Phone numbers through PowerSchool/HISD Connect

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High School Graduation Requirements

• What grades are considered PASSING?– A (90-100), B (80-89), C (75-79), and D (70-74)

• How would you describe a credit?– A “point” that is earned and counts towards graduation

• What is the only way you can earn a credit?– You have to pass the class

• How many credits are required to graduate from DeBakey HSHP?– 32 credits

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Credits & Grade ClassificationDiscipline for DeBakey HSHP Credits Needed to Graduate

English 4

Math 5

Science 5

Social Studies 4

Physical Education 1 - (must have ½ of COED PE)

Health 0

Languages other than

English

3 (in same language)

Fine Arts 1

Health Science 6

Communication Applications 0.5

Other Electives 2.5

Total 32

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Credits Earned Classification

0-5.5 Freshman (9th)

6-11.5 Sophomore (10th)

12-17.5 Junior (11th)

18 or more Senior (12th)

Being classified as a 9th, 10th, 11th, or

12th grade student is determined by

the number of credits you earn NOT

by the number of years you’ve been

enrolled.

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Course Sequence

Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)

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The personal graduation plan is a working document used by counselors

and/or administrators designated by the principal to track student

completion of graduation requirements. It is a tool used to document

grades, endorsement selections, and coursework. The personal

graduation plan is an opportunity for students, parents/guardians, and

counselors/administrators to meet individual student needs. The use of

the personal graduation plan is necessary to ensure desired outcomes for

college and career readiness

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PGP Must Contain:

• Student ID #

• Student Name (First & Last)

• Career Interest (“I do not know” is an acceptable answer)

• Student Signature

• Parent Signature

Counselors will fill in the Date Initiated, Grade and Counselor

Signature

Please download from the DeBakey Website

Website Academics Counselors PGP Form

Email, mail or bring back to campus by

October 26, 2020

PGP

Endorsements

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DeBakey Endorsements

Public Services

STEM

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Pre-AP (PAP) & AP • Students may request Pre-AP courses for the Spring semester.

– They must maintain a minimum of 75% for the first semester

– No cycle or final exam grade below 75% in each course if requesting Pre-Ap Level

– Student may also request to move out of PAP in the second semester

• Remember: Freshmen need time to transition into high school. Consider all your options and weigh the PRO & CONS.

• Magnet courses are rigorous – Take Pre-AP course only in those subjects you are best in.

– DO NOT OVER LOAD!

• It is better to make an “A” in a Magnet course than a “C” in a Pre-AP course.

• Grades from Middle School will not count towards High School GP.A.

• Allow time for extracurriculars and community service work.

Magnet Level vs. PAP/AP

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What is GPA?

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Your GRADE POINT AVERAGE is all of your final

semester grades throughout the year in your classes,

added together, and averaged.

Why does it matter?

Expands your COLLEGE and

CAREER options.

Whole Course Average

Semester 1 Grade = 65

Semester 2 Grade = 75

Add both semester grades together, divide by two and

average = 69.5 or higher

Or…the total points for both semesters must equal 139 or

higher to earn credit for the entire course

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Volunteer Hours1. Every DeBakey student must have at least 100 community service to graduate with a DeBakey diploma. Remember, colleges look at the

community service and how you give back to your community when choosing a candidate to accept into their school.

2. When hours served are not with an organization or club at DeBakey, you have three options for reporting hours:

a. Letter on letterhead from the location where you served giving the dates served, total hours, your name, and signed by the

person responsible for you when you served.

b. Certificate from the organization with the dates served, total hours, your name, and signed by the person responsible for you

when you served.

c. A DeBakey verification form with a business card attached from the person who signs the form for you.

3. If you receive a certificate for your service, make sure it has the above information as well as the physical address and phone number of

the location. If it does not, please include a business card with the address and phone number of the location.

4. Every person is responsible for his/her own hours even when serving with a group or a club from DeBakey. Turn in your own

community service hours using the following link https://forms.gle/h2YuGjq77UHc7FWV8

5. Make copies of all verification forms that you turn in for credit. Give the copies to Mrs. Niaves and keep the originals at home in a safe

place.

6. It is a good idea to turn in verification forms at the end of each semester. Don’t wait until the yearly turn-in-date!!!!!

7. Please write your year of graduation at the top of every verification form that you submit.

8. If you have any question about what an acceptable type of service is, contact Ms. Niaves at sniaves@houstonisd.org or in Room 123.

9. Talk with Ms. Niaves personally before you do community service outside the Houston Metropolitan area.

10. The first 75 hours must be done in Houston Metropolitan area. Give back to our community!!!!

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Naviance

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https://student.naviance.com/hisd-debakey

Naviance for Parents

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Click: I’m new and need to register!

Email your counselor for Code

Preparing for College

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Tips for HS Success

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Have a great

attendance Communicate with

teachers

Make sure stay on

top of your

assignments

Focus on grades

and maintain a

great GPA

Join clubs that

spark your interest

Make the best of it

– get to know

people and get

active now!

Set a schedule to make the

best of your time

Thank you