Guidance Counselor Mrs. Gaylene Greathouse 214-451-2124 or 817-907-8085 [email protected] Advantage Academy.

Guidance CounselorMrs. Gaylene Greathouse

214-451-2124 or [email protected]

http://www.advantageisd.org

Advantage Academy Advantage Academy CLASS OF 2019!!CLASS OF 2019!!

ReadiStep Results ReadiStep Results

College Readiness GOALCollege Readiness GOAL Critical Reading Scores 3.8 & aboveCritical Reading Scores 3.8 & above Mathematics scores 3.8 & aboveMathematics scores 3.8 & above Writing scores 3.7 & aboveWriting scores 3.7 & above Composite score: 11.8Composite score: 11.8

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Personality ProfilePersonality Profile



Important InformationImportant InformationAAGP High School AAGP High School

Benefits of a small campusBenefits of a small campus Starts at 8:15 am – with school day ending at 4:00pmStarts at 8:15 am – with school day ending at 4:00pm 8 classes are required8 classes are required One lunch period for all high school studentsOne lunch period for all high school students New campus, only high school studentsNew campus, only high school students Attendance is key to success in schoolAttendance is key to success in school Be on time!Be on time!

Clubs & OrganizationsClubs & Organizations Get involved!!Get involved!!

Some examples: (Some examples: (Rotary) Interact Club, Writing Rotary) Interact Club, Writing Club, Art Club, National Honor Society, Christian Club, Art Club, National Honor Society, Christian Club, Spirit Club, Student Council, etc. Club, Spirit Club, Student Council, etc.

After School AthleticsAfter School Athletics Students must have a 2.0 GPA to Students must have a 2.0 GPA to

participateparticipate Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball,

Softball, Cheer, VolleyballSoftball, Cheer, Volleyball Further information may be obtained Further information may be obtained

through Coach Northcutt, Athletic through Coach Northcutt, Athletic CoordinatorCoordinator

GradesGrades Progress Reports issued every 3 & 6 weeksProgress Reports issued every 3 & 6 weeks Report Cards issued every 9 weeksReport Cards issued every 9 weeks 2 semesters per school year2 semesters per school year Permanent grades assigned each semester Permanent grades assigned each semester

and these will be on your permanent and these will be on your permanent transcripttranscript

70 or better is required to receive credit for 70 or better is required to receive credit for the classthe class

CreditsCredits 1 credit possible per course1 credit possible per course 0.5 credit for one semester course0.5 credit for one semester course Total 8 credits available per yearTotal 8 credits available per year Below 70 means NO creditBelow 70 means NO credit 26 credits required for graduation26 credits required for graduation

Advantage Academy Advantage Academy Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

26 Credits total26 Credits total Social Science (3 credits)Social Science (3 credits) English (4 credits)English (4 credits) Math (4 credits)Math (4 credits) Science (4 credits)Science (4 credits) Fine Arts (1 credit)Fine Arts (1 credit) Physical Education (1 credit)Physical Education (1 credit) Language other than English (2 credit)Language other than English (2 credit) Local Credits: (3.5 credits Health, Hebrews/NT, Local Credits: (3.5 credits Health, Hebrews/NT,

BSPM, Drive Thru History) BSPM, Drive Thru History) Pass ALL 5 STAAR EOC ExamsPass ALL 5 STAAR EOC Exams 40 Hours of Community Service40 Hours of Community Service

FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENTFOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLANPLAN

Distinguished Level of AchievementEligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Requires Algebra II

Endorsements – 26 credits

Foundation – 22 credits4 English

3 Math3 Science

3 Social Studies2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives

STEMBusiness

&Industry

Public Service

Multi-disciplinary

Choosing an EndorsementChoosing an Endorsement

STEM

Career and Technical Education courses related to STEMMathematicsScienceCombination of no more than two of the categories listed above

Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives in the above categories


Business & Industry

Audio/VisualFinanceMarketingBusiness management & AdministrationEnglish Electives in Journalism, Public Speaking & Debate



Public Service

Law EnforcementCorrections and Security



Multi-Disciplinary

Choose one of the following:4 Advanced course from other Endorsement areas4 credits in each foundation subject area, including

English IV, chemistry & physics4 credits in Dual Credit classes from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts

Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives

What does this mean for What does this mean for students?students?

Students will have the opportunity to create a path towards graduation that is individualized to allow them to realize their post-secondary goals

By the end of the student’s 9th grade year, they will need to have a personal graduation plan on file with the counselor to ensure these goals are met.

99thth Grade Classes Grade Classes

English IEnglish I Algebra IAlgebra I Biology or Physical ScienceBiology or Physical Science World Geography or World HistoryWorld Geography or World History PEPE Spanish I or Other Foreign LanguageSpanish I or Other Foreign Language 2 Electives2 Electives

Personal Graduation PlanPersonal Graduation Plan

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

Course Request FormCourse Request Form

Guidance Counselor Mrs. Gaylene Greathouse 214-451-2124 or 817-907-8085 [email protected] Advantage Academy.

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