Class of 2017 Advantage Academy. Gaylene Greathouse District Guidance Counselor [email protected] 817-907-8085 Eureka Devers AAGP Principal.

Sophomore Counseling

Class of 2017

Advantage Academy

AA Counseling Staff

Gaylene GreathouseDistrict Guidance Counselor

[email protected]

817-907-8085

Eureka DeversAAGP Principal

AA Graduation and College Entrance Requirements Social Science (including

Economics) English Math Science Language Other Than English Fine Arts Physical Education Electives (speech,

Hebrews/NT, Health, Drive Thru History included)

Side by Side Comparison Chart

FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLAN

Distinguished Level of AchievementEligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Requires Algebra II

Endorsements – 26 credits

Foundation – 22 credits4 English3 Math

3 Science3 Social Studies

2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives

STEM

Business &

Industry

Public Service

Multi-disciplin

ary

English

Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements

9th 1 year English

10th 1 year English

11th 1 year English

12th 1 year English

Math

Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements

9th Algebra I

10th Geometry

11th Algebra II or Adv Math

12th Adv Math (optional)

Science

Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement

9th Biology

10th Chemistry

11th Adv Science: Physics

12th Adv Science (Optional)

Social Science

Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements

9th 1 year World Geography

11th 1 year U.S. History

12th 1 semester Gov’t

12th 1 semester Econ

Language other than English, Speech, And Fine Arts

Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement

2 years of Spanish

1 year of Fine Art

1 semester of Speech or 1 year of Basic Student Project Management

Physical Education

Grade Graduation Requirements

9th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundation of Personal Fitness

Electives

Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements

9th-12th Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Speech (BSPM), Hebrews/NT and Health included)

Local Credits

Grade

Advantage Academy Grad Requirements

9th-12th

Health

Hebrews/NT

Additional Requirements Community Service

Hours

Pass STAAR Test English I (9th grade) English II (10th grade) Algebra I (9th grade) Biology (9th grade) US History (11th grade)

Dual Credit Classes

What is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School

credit

Additional Requirements for State College AdmissionRanking Requirement

Selective: Top 10% Less Selective: Top 25%

Examination Requirement ACT (plus ACT Writing Test) SAT Reasoning SAT subject tests (for some colleges)

Are you an athlete who hopes to play sports in college?

What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level

NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes

Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

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WAIT!! What if I fail something along the way??

Take a summer school class! Credit Recovery classes (assigned by

your counselor)

What are smart options for summer?

AA Summer School Volunteer Hours Youth Exchange /

Travel Programs College Campus

Visits

QUESTIONS

Personal Graduation Plan

Personal graduWhat is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School credit ation plan.

Course Request Form

Scheduling for Year 15/16

Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway.

Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices.

Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.