Courtney Tarbox (Lead Counselor) A-BL
Becky Hudkins BN-EC
Patti Snider ED-HEP
Julie Metcalf HER-MAK
Richard Boeger MAL-PAS
Mary Solis-Martinez PAT-SM
Desi Meza SN-Z
Lisa Williams STAN-Intervention Counselor
Cynthia Miller Counseling Clerk
Marylu Bjornson Receptionist
Pat Chavez Registrar
CJ Johnson Data Processor
Begin with the end in Mind!
Graduation Requirements- 26 credits
- Endorsement
- Pass all 5 STAAR EOC Exams:English IEnglish IIAlgebra IBiologyUS History
Foundation with Distinguished Level of AchievementStudents must complete:
• Curriculum requirements for an endorsement
• 4 credits in English
• 4 credits in Math (includes Algebra II)
• 4 credits in Science
• 3 credits in Social Studies
• 2 credits in languages other than English
• 1 credit in Fine Arts
• 1 credit in Physical Education
• 0.5 Health credit
• 6 and 0.5 Electives (Must include Endorsement)
Foundation with Distinguished Level of Achievement + Endorsements = 26 credits
Multidisciplinary Studies
STEM
Public Service
Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry
Multidisciplinary Studies
AVID Academic Four Core AP and Dual Credit
STEM Computer Science Engineering Advanced Math Advanced Science
Public Services Education & Training
Law & Public Safety
Health Sciences
Human Services
JROTC
Arts & Humanities Fine Arts Social Studies Foreign Language English
Business & Industry Yearbook
Broadcast Journalism
Newspaper
Debate
Video Production
Fashion Design
Business Administration
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Performance Acknowledgements
Scores on AP exams, SAT, or ACTDual Credit: 12 hours with grades of 80 or betterBilingualism and BiliteracyBusiness or industry certification or license
(Acknowledgements will be listed on transcript)
What else Do you Need to Know?
Promotion Policy 9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
up to 5.5 credits
6 – 11.5 credits
12 – 18.5 credits
19 credits ORt he student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate by end of senioryear
Rank PolicyRank is provided to underclassmen once a year
Unofficial rank and weighted grade average are given on the first report
card of the sophomore year & the 6 week progress report of the junior
year
First preliminary official rank & grade average available in June
of senior year
First official rank and grade average are given on the first progress
report of senior year
Last official rank and grade average are given after 7th semester (Fallsemester of senior year)
Student’s rank is based on all courses required for graduation that
student has taken by the end of the 6th and 7th semesters
Each student’s weighted cumulative grade point average on
required classes for graduation is used to assign a rank position
(exceptions: CBE and courses taken in middle school)
Correspondence courses and classes taken in summer school
before 9th grade year count towards rank
Rank Policy
Honor Graduates Honor Graduates are designated by using the student’s overall weighted
grade average for ALL COURSES TAKEN IN HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH THE7TH SEMESTER OF SENIOR YEAR.
Student must be on the Foundation Program with Distinguished Level ofAchievement to be an honor graduate.
Honor graduates are determined after the 7th semester.
Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
90 – 94
95 – 99
100 +
Importance of Taking Advanced Coursework
Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Courses are more rigorous courses that:
challenge students’ critical thinking skills
provide summer enrichment (English)
offer opportunity to test for credit (AP courses)
provide college credit if course is passed (Dual Credit courses)
give extra weight to grade before calculating grade average:
Pre-AP classes
AP classes
1.15 weight
1.29 weight
Offered in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, Music Theory & Computer Science
AP Students must register for AP exams online through NEISD (in late Feb.)
Students take AP exam(s) in May of each year to potentially earn college credit. Each college determines the specific score required to earn college credit (normally a 3, 4 or 5)
Performance Acknowledgements for a score of 3 or higher
Dual Credit allows eligible high school students to earn high school & college credit
As with all transferring courses, it is up to the receiving college to accept Dual Credit work
Dual Credit (DC) courses currently are AP US History, AP Biology, College Algebra, AP English IV, Art Appreciation, AP Spanish Language, Accounting and Business Management
Top 10% Rule
With the exception of UT Austin, all public universities in Texas accept—once student applies—any student who graduates in thetop 10% of the high school senior class.
For class of 2019, students must rank in top 6% to be admitted toUT Austin.
Students must graduate on the Foundation Program withDistinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the Top 10%Admission Rule
Don’t Panic!!The other 90% of students can and will be accepted to college
• Students should try to take some rigorous courses in high school
• Students should get involved in school activities
• Students should get involved in community service
• Students should begin their resume now!!
PSAT All 9th & 10th grade students will take on October 10th
Chance to preview the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and connect to AP potential for future courses
With test results, you are able to connect to College Board and Khan Academy accounts for free personalized study recommendations
Begin Researching Colleges
Keep a Resume
Take the Kuder Interest Inventory in the CTE folder in Launchpad
WE now want to discuss some of the social & Emotional
issues of High School!!
What is Bullying?Bullying is a significant act or a pattern of acts directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power involving physical misconduct or written, verbal or electronic communication that causes physical harm, causes damage to property or causes reasonable fear of harm to the student or property.
Cyber Bullying-A willful harassment and intimidation of a person through the use of digital technologies, including but not limited to, e-mail, blogs, texting, social websites, chat rooms and instant messaging.
-David’s Law
Anxiety/Depression Watch for signs of stress in your child
Don’t allow your child to take on more than
they can handle
Academics are important, but not to the
detriment of your child’s mental or physical
health
Healthy balance is important for all children
All schools have drugs; however, not all students are around drugs
Watch for changes in your child’s grades, mood, or behaviors
If you suspect anything, talk to your child and don’t be afraid to check up on your child
How to Help Your ChildReport any signs of bullying to an AP or counselor
immediatelyUnderstand that some student behavior is just mean and
inappropriate and not bullying Know your child’s friends and be aware of what they are
doingWatch for signs that your child is struggling or
overwhelmed When you suspect any concerns about your child, let us
know so we can help
What is SEL?
Developing the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (casel.org).
VISION
At NEISD, our vision for all employees & students is to model warmth and compassion while pursuing our Tradition of Excellence.
ACTION
Created a division to oversee SEL activities.
Hired more STAN-Intervention Counselors.
Required all Counseling Depts. to present SEL lessons to our students.
Research links SEL to student success23% gain in social-emotional skills9% gain in attributes about self/others/school11% gain on academic performance via standardized tests (math & reading)
And reduced risks for failure9% difference in problem behaviors10% difference in emotional distress
So, Here are some final tips & Resources
Tips for Parents - Communicate with teachers - Take advantage of Skyward
Family Access, email & teacher websites
- Encourage good attendance- Encourage students to attend
tutoring as needed - Encourage school involvement
STAY POSITIVE and help them PERSEVERE
- Encourage good study habits
Students Can Self Advocate By
- Communicating with teachers- Monitoring grades via their
student account
- Having good attendance
- Attend tutoring as needed before/after school or during FLEX
- Keeping up with homework and study for tests
STAY POSITIVE and PERSEVERE
- Establishing study groups
Students PrePARE For College Now
- Beginning to build a resume of academics and activities
- Tracking their volunteer hours and community service
- Getting involved in extracurricular & co-curricular
activities
Check out Johnson Clubs & Organizations on website
- Explore areas of college and career interests
Johnson Counseling Website
NEISD Transition Booklets
Virtual Guidance weekly email
Remind texts @2022ctj to #81010 or @2021ctj to #81010
Big Future/College Board
Skyward Family Access (monitor grades, absences, lunch account)
Tutor.com or Khan Academy
Cafécollege
Helpful Resources
Ms. Keren [email protected]
[email protected] 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Located in the college & career center inside the counseling office
Check Skyward Family Access on a regular basis
Email teachers if you have a concern
If your child is going to be absent more than 2 days in a row, email the teachers for assignments & call attendance office
If you need anything, contact your counselor