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9th and 10th Grade Parent Night Information and Planning High School Years.

Jan 12, 2016

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Page 1: 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night Information and Planning High School Years.

9th and 10th GradeParent Night

Information and PlanningHigh School Years

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NHS Counselors

• A-Coo – Sheneka Davis• Cop-G – Mike Hays• H-L – Trista Lepore• M-Rec – Amber Ward• Red-Ti – Keith Tremethick• To-Z – Betty Collins, Lead Counselor

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Grade Classification

• Promotion to 10th Grade = 6 credits

• Promotion to 11th Grade = 13 credits

• Promotion to 12th Grade = 19 credits

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GPA & Class Rank• Grade Point Average (GPA) starts the semester a

student enrolls in a course eligible for HS credit through the final semester of 12th grade

• Class rank measures performance compared to all students in the class. It begins the first semester of 9th grade and continues until graduation

• Reported GPA is unweighted• Class Rank is weighted

– The level of coursework (i.e. Pre/AP and AP courses) is factored in the weighted class ranking

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GPA & Class Rank, cont.• Un-weighted GPA – all courses are weighted on a

4.0 scale• Weighted GPA – courses are assigned grade

points according to rigor; weighted on a 6.0 scale (PreAP) or a 7.0 scale (AP). Weighted GPA determines class rank.

• GPA exempt courses – correspondence, credit by exams, and summer school for remediation

• Weighted elective courses– Only weighted electives in the four core subject areas

and world languages will count toward GPA and class rank.

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Attendance Requirements

• Students must attend class at least 90% of the time in order to receive credit earned for a course

• There will be opportunities to make up attendance should students fall below 90%

• Assistant principals will be able to assist with an attendance redemption plan.

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Graduation Program

Foundation Plan + Endorsement 26 credits

• 4 English• 4 Math• 4 Science• 3 Social Studies• 2 World Languages (same language)

– Spanish, French, or German

• 1 Physical Education• 1 Fine Art

– Art, Choir, Dance, Theatre Arts, and more

• ½ Credit of Communication Applications (Speech)• 6 ½ Elective Credits

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NISD Endorsements

• Arts and Humanities• Business and Industry• Public Services• STEM• Multidisciplinary Studies

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STAAR Requirements

English 1English 2Algebra 1Biology

US History

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STAAR Testing Calendar 2015-2016• Dec. 7-11

Make up Testing• March 29

English I • March 31

English II• May 2-6

Algebra 1, Biology, US History• July 11-15

Make up Testing

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College Admissions Criteria

• Criteria important in the college admissions process rated by college admissions officers:– GPA – Class Rank – Strength of Course (PreAP, AP, and dual credit courses) – ACT/SAT Scores– Essay or writing sample

• Other potential factors for college admissions– Recommendations– Special talents/awards– Extracurricular/community service activities– Interviews

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Top 10% Rule for Admissions

• Graduate in the top 10% of class at a public or private Texas high school, or

• Graduate in the top 10% of class from a HS operated by the US Dept of Defense and be a Texas resident or eligible to pay resident tuition

• Enroll in college no more than two years after graduation; and • Submit an application to the Texas public university for admission

before the institution’s application deadline (check w/university regarding specific deadlines)

Under legislation approved May 2009 by the Texas House as part of the 81st Regular Session (Senate Bill 175), UT Austin (no other state university) was allowed to trim the number of students it accepts under the 10% rule; UT Austin could limit those students to 75% of entering in-state freshmen from Texas. The university would admit the top 1%, 2%, and so forth until the cap is reached, beginning with the 2011 entering class.

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Strength of Course

• Pre-Ap and AP Program Benefits1. Students who follow a Pre-AP/AP program in

school tend to perform better in college2. More challenging courses3. Potential to earn college credit by taking an

AP exam at the end of the course4. Colleges and scholarship committees desire

students who complete Pre-AP/AP courses

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Dual Credit: http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/53742

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List of Dual Credit Courses(2015-2016):English Composition and Literature (Communication)English 1301 (Comp I)English 1302 (Comp II)English 2322 (World Lit I)English 2323 (World Lit II) MathematicsMath 1314 (College Alg.)Math 1316 (Trigonometry)Math 1342 (Elm. Statistics)Math 1342 (Elm. Statistics OnRAMPS)Math 2412 (PreCalculus)Math 2412 (PreCalculus OnRAMPS)Math 2413 (Calculus I) Life SciencesBiology 2401 ( Human Anatomy and Physiology I)Biology 2402 (Human Anatomy and Physiology II) 

Creative Arts

Arts 1301 (Art Appreciation) GovernmentGovernment 2305 (Federal Government) Social and Behavioral SciencesEconomics 2301 (Macroeconomics)Psychology 2301 (General Psychology)Sociology 1301 (Intro to Sociology) Component Area OptionSpeech 1315 (Public Speaking)Speech 1321 (Business and Professional Communication)Education 1300 (Learning Frameworks)

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Paying for College

Keeping College Costs Down• Enroll in challenging courses in high school to

avoid taking developmental or remedial courses in college

• Take AP courses and exams• Take dual credit courses to earn college and

high school credit

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PSAT/SAT/ACT• Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)

- A standard test measuring critical reading, math, problem solving and writing skills important for success in college

- Available for 9th, 10th, and 11th grades- Provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test- National Merit Scholarship programs, based on 11th grade

scores

• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) & American College Test (ACT)

- The majority of colleges, univerisities, and scholarship commmittees take the scores of these assessments into

consideration- Begin taking one or both during 11th grade, spring

semester

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Credit Recovery Options

• Summer School• Academic Coaching Program (ACP)• Credit by Exam

- Not available for students who failed due to absences

• Correspondence Courses through Texas Tech or UT

• On-line Courses through TXVSN• Averaging of semester grades

-If 1st and 2nd semester grades average 70 or higher, a failing 1st or 2nd semester credit may be recovered

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Credits for Acceleration

• Summer School• Credit by Exam• Correspondence Courses through Texas Tech or

UT• On-line Courses through TXVSN

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Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

Community service and extracurricular activities play an important role with colleges and scholarship committees.

• Become involved in school and community activities now – don’t wait until your senior year

• Seek activities and opportunities relative to your future career plans• Visit the Northwest High School Counseling website for volunteer and

community service activities• Start an activities record including all school and community activities,

leadership positions, honors, awards, uniques educational experiences, employment, and volunteer work.

• THE BIG EVENT! April 30, 2016– Be sure to update this record at least once a year.

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NHS Extracurricular Activities andClubs & Organizations

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Graduation Cords

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Naviance is an American “college and career readiness software provider” that partners with high schools and other K-12 institutions to provide students with college planning and career assessment tools.

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Sends student to ACT and SAT Prep

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“My Planner” tab

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“Colleges” tab

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“Careers” tab

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“About Me” tab

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Students canonly take theStrengths Explorer one time.

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Strength Explorer

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Tips for Parents• Discuss classes and set goals• Be available to help with homework• Monitor your child’s activities and jobs• Work with your school

- Contact the teacher if you do not receive a progress report for a specific class or the school if you do not receive a report card

- Teacher contact information can be found on the NHS website or by calling

817.215.0200- For questions or concerns regarding a specific class, please contact the teacher directly

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Q & A

THANK YOU!!