A&M Consolidated High School Freshman Registration February 9, 2015.

A&M Consolidated High School

Freshman Registration

February 9, 2015

Principals

Principal – Gwen ElderAssistant Principals:

KeKe Johnson Aaron Hogan Omar Espitia

Counselors Mindy Casper Paul Hord Jamie Boyd

Dean of Students Christi Cheshire

Credits

Graduation credits are earned for courses passed – even elective courses!

Difference between promotion and earning credits.

Credits needed to graduate (26)

5.5 credits to be a 10th grader (Sophomore)

11 credits to be a 11th grader (Junior)

17 credits to be a 12th grader (Senior)

Credits, cont.

• Each student has 7 class periods per day.

• Students have the opportunity to earn 7 credits per year during the regular school day.– 1 semester course = ½ credit– Full year course = 1 credit– Full year/2 period course = 2 credits

Comm App / Speech (½ credit - elective) Keyboarding (½ credit - elective) Algebra 1 (1 credit - Math) Geometry (1 credit - Math) Spanish 1 over two years (1 credit - FL) Foundations of PE (½ credit - PE) Spanish 2 and 3 (Dual Language)

(1-2 credits - FL)

Middle School courses that count for High School credit

Graduation Requirements for Incoming Freshmen 2015-16

Foundation High School Plan (FHSP) 22 credits

required Minimum plan to

graduate from high school

Cannot request this plan until 11th grade

Foundation Plan with Endorsement 22 credits plus

• 1 add’l Math• 1 add’l

Science• 2 additional

advanced endorsement electives

26 total credits required

Foundation Plan with Endorsements and Performance Acknowledgement Requires

additional measures

4 English (Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Eng 4)3 Math (must include Alg I, Geom)3 Science (must include Biology)3 Social Studies (W. Geog OR W. Hist, US History,

Gov’t, and Econ)2 Foreign Language (same language) 1 PE1 Fine Art5 electives22 Credits

Foundation Plan(minimum plan to graduate from HS)

Foundation Plan with Endorsement26 required credits

Includes the 22 required credits for Foundation Plan plus:

1 more Math (Alg 2 or higher)

1 more Science2 more Electives (We strongly

recommend that one of these is the 4th Social Studies; Geography or World History)

Foreign Language rules and exceptions

Any two levels in the same language Two credits in computer programming languages

selected from Computer Science I, II, and III

If a student, in completing the first credit of Foreign language, demonstrates that the student is unlikely to be able to complete the second credit, the student may substitute another appropriate course as follows: Special Topics in Language and Culture (future course) World History or World Geography Computer programming languages A different language course

Foreign Language rules and exceptions (cont.)

A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits in the same language, may substitute: a combination of two credits from English language arts,

mathematics, science, or social studies two credits in career and technical education or technology

applications

The determination regarding a student’s ability to complete the FL credit requirements will be made by: the student’s ARD committee if the student receives special

education services under the TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter A or the committee established for the student under Section 504,

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Endorsements offered in CSISD26 credits required

Arts and Humanities(includes Fine Arts courses)

Public Services

STEM

Science, Technology,

Engineering &

Mathematics

MultidisciplinaryBusiness and

Industry

See pgs 18-20

STEM ENDORSEMENT

CSISD CLUSTERS Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Math

PLUS THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

STEM – SBOE RuleA student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including Algebra 2, chemistry, and physics and:

(A) A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters. The final course in the sequence must be selected from the STEM career cluster.

(B) A total of five credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and two additional mathematics courses for which Algebra 2 is a prerequisite.

(C) A total of five credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, physics, and two additional science courses.

(D) In addition to Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the areas listed in (A), (B), and (C).

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMEN

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CSISD CLUSTERS Architecture and Construction

Arts, Audio/Visual and Communications Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Business Management and Administration

Hospitality and Tourism Informational Technology

Finance Marketing

PLUS THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

Business & Industry – SBOE RuleA student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:

(A) A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters. The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters.• Agriculture, Food & Natural

Resources• Arts, Audio/video Tech &

Communications• Business Management &

Administration

• Architecture & Construction• Finance• Information Technology• Hospitality & Tourism• Marketing

(B) four English elective credits to include three levels in one of the following areas:• advanced journalism: newspaper• advanced journalism: yearbook

• debate

PUBLIC

SERVICE

ENDORSEMENT

CSISD CLUSTERS

Education & Training

Health Science Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Securities

Human Services

PLUS THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

Public Services – SBOE RuleA student may earn a Public Services endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:

A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE career clusters. The final course in the sequence must be selected from the one of the following CTE career clusters.

• Education & Training• Health Scienc• Human Services• Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Securities

ARTS AND

HUMANITIE

S ENDORSEMENT

CSISD CLUSTERS Foreign Language

AP Social Studies Theater

Music

Dance

Art

PLUS THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

Arts & Humanities – SBOE RuleA student may earn an Arts & Humanities endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:

(A) A total of five social studies courses

(B) Four levels of the same language in a language other than English

(C) Two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels of a different language in a language other than English

(D) A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts (Orchestra, Band, Art, Theater)

MULTIDISCIPLINA

RY ENDORSEMENT

CSISD CLUSTERS *Four credits in each of the four

foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics

(previously known as the 4 x 4 plan).

*Four AP courses to include one credit in each of the four foundation subjects

*Four advanced courses from any endorsement area

PLUS THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

Multidisciplinary Studies – SBOE RuleA student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:

(A) Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics

(B) Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence

(C) Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English or fine arts

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing all of the following:

A total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II

A total of four credits in science The remaining Foundation curriculum requirements The curriculum requirements for at least one

endorsement

A student must earn a distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission to college.

Distinguished Level of Achievement

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

At least 12 hours of college courses,

including academic and technical courses

Bilingualism and Biliteracy

Score of 3, 4 or 5

on one AP exam

National Merit Commended or higherACT Composite score of 28+

SAT Reading and Math score of 1250+

Nationally or internationally recognized business or Industry certification

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How will Colleges Recognize the FHSP/Endorsements/DLA?

Current data is not available on how colleges will recognize Endorsements in the future or if students will be admitted to certain majors beyond college admissions criteria

Colleges will continue to evaluate transcripts for the types of courses taken and grades earned along with test scores and the academic résumé

Performance Acknowledgements, part 1

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing:

(1) At least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0

or

(2) An associate degree while in high school

Performance Acknowledgements, part 2A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy.

(1) A student may earn a performance acknowledgment by demonstrating proficiency in two or more languages by:

(A) completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; and

(B) satisfying one of the following:

(i) completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or

(ii) demonstrated proficiency in the TEKS for level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or

(iii) completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or

(iv) demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods:

(I) score 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam for a language other than English; or

(II) score 4 or higher on an International Baccalaureate exam for a higher level languages other than English course; or

(III) performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High.

(2) In addition to meeting the requirements of (b)(1) of this subsection, to earn a performance acknowledgment in bilingualism and biliteracy, an English language learner must also have:

(A) participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or ESL program; and

(B) scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).

Performance Acknowledgements, part 3A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance on a college advanced placement test by earning:

(1) a score of four or five on a College Board advanced placement examination

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT by:

(1) a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation;

(2) achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the ACT PLAN exam;

(3) a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT;

(4) a composite score on the ACT exam (without writing) of 28.

Performance Acknowledgements, part 4A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student’s diploma and transcript for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license with:

(1) performance on an examination sufficient to obtain a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification; or

(2) performance on an examination sufficient to obtain a government-required credential to practice a profession.

Performance Acknowledgements, part 5Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards promulgated bya nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional, or government entity representing a particular profession or occupation that is issued by or endorsed by:

• A national or international business, industry, or professional organization• A state agency or other government entity or• A state-based industry association

Certifications or licensures for performance acknowledgements shall:• Be age appropriate for high school students• Represent a student's substantial course of study and/or end-or-program knowledge

and skills• Include an industry recognized examination or series of examinations, an industry

validated skill test, or demonstrated proficiency through documented, supervised field experience and

• Represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a high-skill occupation

Course Catalog Parts of Course Description book:

Pages 4-21 – General information Transfer information Scheduling Grading / Class rank / GPA Graduation requirements and information Alternate Credits / Enrichment / DAP Eligibility requirements / NCAA Clearinghouse

Page 22-78 – Course descriptions

Course Catalog Reading and understanding course descriptions:

Course Number Course Name Grade level Course length / Credits Weight

See page 22 in the Course Catalog

■ Pre-requisites■ Course Description■ Fees■ Type of Credit

Course List (cheat sheets)• Be sure to look at course numbers, credits,

course approval requirements. (pgs 19-20)

• 2nd page is color coded by endorsement.

Business and Industry

Arts and Humanities(includes Fine Arts courses)

Public Services

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Multidisciplinary

Course SequencesEnglish

(4 credits)English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV or Advanced English

Adv Eng – Debate 3, Oral Interp 3

Pass Eng. I before Eng II … etc.

See the English pre-requisites

in the course descriptions

World Geography or World HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernment / Economics

See the Social Studies pre-requisites in the course descriptions.

Course SequencesSocial Studies

(3-4 credits)

Biology plus at least 3 from the following list IPC * Chemistry Physics Aquatic Science Anatomy & Phys Environ Sci Astronomy AP Bio.II AP Chem.II AP Physics I, II, C Adv Biotechnology

*Please note: A student may not take IPC after

any chemistry credit has been earned.

Course SequencesScience

(4 credits)

See the Science pre-requisites in the Course Catalog.

Algebra 1 Geometry + 2 from the following list

MMA* (Algebraic Reasoning)

Algebra 2 AQR (Data Analysis) PreCal AP Calculus AB, BC AP Statistics Engineering Math

Course SequencesMath

(4 credits)

See the Math pre-requisites in the Course Catalog.

*Please note: A student may not take MMA after any Algebra 2 credit has been

earned.

If a student did not take Alg 1 in 8th grade, they may co-

enroll in Geom and Alg 2 PAP in 10th grade to get to Calculus in 12th grade.

Grade point averages (GPA)are weighted!

Honors Courses Pre-AP Courses AP Courses

Students are given 10 additional points for these courses in the calculation of their GPA if they earn a 75 or higher for the semester.

*Note: the 10 points will not be shown on the report card or transcript.

Should I sign up for on-level, honors or Pre-AP courses in a subject?

Honors courses provide advanced study, but not College Level curriculum.

AP courses provide COLLEGE LEVEL curriculum and require more homework per night. Students may choose to take an AP exam in May to receive an AP score. Individual colleges decide what credit will be awarded at their school for the AP scores.

If you are planning to take AP level courses, prepare for them by taking Pre-AP courses..

Ask your teacher in that subject. He/she knows your abilities and study habits best.

End of Course Exams (EOCs) Students must achieve a passing score on each of

the following required tests to graduate from a Texas public high school.

English I

English II

Algebra I

Biology

U.S. History

Students will not be allowed to take any EOC courses for acceleration during summer school.

See page 21 in Course Catalog

Very important – required by law to have a plan with endorsement on file for all high school students.

Helps students plan ahead to be able to get courses they want and need!.

But … it is a plan. Plans can change and this one can be modified! See your counselor.

Parent signature is required!

5-year plan

Five Year Plan

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5 year plan – How toSelect your graduation plan.

Foundation with Endorsement Endorsement with Performance Acknowledgement* Cannot choose Foundation only until 11th grade.

Think about your interests in Career and Technology (CATE) areas, Band, Orchestra, Theater, Athletics, etc. and select your Endorsement (see page 18 in Course Catalog)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Service Multidisciplinary Studies

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5 year plan – How to (cont)Fill in 8th grade (current) courses

Fill in required foundation core classes English, Math, Science and Social Studies courses for the next 4 years. (see pg 19)

Fill in your endorsement required courses and other planned activities for the next 4 years (Band, Orchestra, Athletics, Theatre, etc.)

Fill in your other required courses; Foreign Language (2 years), Physical Education (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit)

Student and parent/guardian signature required.

3 & 4

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5 year plans, cont.

5-year plan will be used to help determine transfer approval/status.

All current 8th grade CSISD students will attend the 9th grade campus to which they are zoned.

Students may transfer high schools beginning their 10th grade year if qualified. (See page 4)

Finish the plan and be ready to turn in during registration week

Be sure to fill in the Post High School box at the right

Course Request Form Write in the course number and name of the courses you are

requesting and ask teachers for required signatures.

Year long (1 credit) courses should be written in Semester 1, then draw an arrow across Semester 2.

Course Request Form Using the 9th grade column from your 5-year plan,

write the courses on your Course request form

All students will sign up for the required 9th grade courses; English, Math, Science and Social Studies and 3 additional classes for a total of 7 periods each semester.

Use the course “cheat sheets” (pg 19-20) to write the course number carefully and accurately for each of your requested courses.

Ask your teachers for required signatures!

Course Request Form - Alternates Consider other Career Cluster Electives starting on

page 44 in the Course Catalog. These will be used to fill in the alternate classes.

Any course that requires a try-out or application should be noted with an alternate that will take the place of this course

Don’t forget the additional required courses like PE, Fine Arts, Foreign Language.

Look at other electives available to freshmen and note the codes for full year and half year.

Alternates must be listed!!!

You may or may not be approved for the level of the course you want.

Waiver meetings (AMCHS lecture hall)

March 25th at noon and 5:30.

March 31st at noon and 5:30.

June 12th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. is the final day to request course changes (other than summer school completion, tryout courses, etc.)

Course Request Form

Course Request Form This is NOT your schedule, just your requested courses for

9th grade. Alternates MUST be listed. There must be at least two ½

year (single semester) courses. The alternates MUST be different from the requested

courses. Alternates are not in any certain order and will be used where

they best fit. Can & very likely will be used and you will NOT be contacted

if they are used.

Parent signature is REQUIRED

“Homework” Complete 5 year plan

Graduation plan Endorsement Courses for 9th-12th

grade After High School

plans Signatures

Complete Course Request form Courses Alternates Signatures

Counselors will place students in courses if course requests are not received.

Counselors will be at AMCMS February 17th-20th Have “Homework” ready to turn in.

Help Sessions… Wednesday and Thursday, Feb 11th & 12th

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. AMCHS library

Monday, Feb 16th 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. AMCHS counseling office

Tuesday-Friday, Feb 17th-20th During your child’s history class time.

(This opportunity will be limited to 5 minutes) AMCMS library

Summary / Advice BMOC to Little Fish

Talk to your students

Encourage Involvement

No initiations

Watch for postcards

June 12th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. is the final day to request course changes (other than summer school completion, tryout courses, etc.)

Thank you for coming and we will see you in August for Fish Camp