GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL11TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT2015-2016

PRINCIPAL – FRED BLACKASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL- GREG TIELKE

Grade

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AP

Nikki Nelson Kevin Croft

Kimberly JohnsonDeborah Bible

Counselor

Latrice PattonChristy TuckerCarin ReevesTrudy Love

Testing CoordinatorKyra Thomas

College & Career FacilitatorRebecca Mobley

RegistrarJean Abboud

CREDITS

Grade

9

10

11

12

Credits

0-4.5

5-9.5

10-14.5

15-above

Classification

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

GRADUATION PLANS

26 CREDIT RECOMMENDED

HIGH SCHOOL PLAN

26 CREDIT DISTINGUISHED

ACHIEVEMENT PLAN

+ 4 MEASURES – CAN BE FOUND IN COURSE CATALOG

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Class Credit

English 4

Math 4

Science 4

Social Studies 4

Health .5

Physical Education 1

Foreign Language 2 or 3 years same language

Elective 5 or 6 credits

Fine Arts 1

Speech .5

High school credits for students in grades 9-12 are awarded on a semester by semester basis. If a student fails one semester of a full-year course and passes the other semester, the two semester grades will be averaged to determine whether the student has earned a passing grade for the year.

Example:

75 (1st semester) + 65 (2nd semester) = 70 avg.

Credit will be awarded for both semesters.

HS CREDITS

THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

The AP Program offers college-level instruction to the academically successful student while in high school with the option of taking an Advanced Placement examination to possibly qualify for college credit. AP students are expected to work at an accelerated pace and to engage in outside reading and independent learning. The curriculum of AP courses is determined by College Board and focuses on preparing the student to take the Advanced Placement examination for that course.

While AP courses are open to any student who wishes to take on the additional challenge of this advanced curriculum, students who choose to enroll should be prepared for the additional rigor of the course. AP and AP/GT courses concentrate on providing students with rigorous college level instruction while preparing students for the AP exams.

Students are responsible for checking and ensuring that the college they are planning to attend will award credit for AP examination scores.

THE BENEFITS OF AP COURSES

AP courses can be challenging, but it’s work that pays off.

AP courses are often the most interesting and fulfilling courses a student takes in high school.

AP teachers are among the most prepared, dedicated, and inspiring teachers at their schools.

Students develop confidence, and learn the study habits and time management skills essential for success in college.

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DUAL CREDIT

US HistoryEnglish IVNOTE: There is an

application for WCJC you must complete to enroll in

dual credit. It is the students responsibility to

enroll with WCJC. Applications can be picked up at the counselor’s office once available. WCJC grade is determined through the college and 6 hours can be

awarded.

WCJC Courses On Ramps Courses

PreCal Computer

Science (Thriving in our digital world)

NOTE: OnRamps courses will have 2 different grades, one from the high school and one

from Univesity of Texas. 3 Colleges hours are awarded in

the spring to those students who qualify.

Class Rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for grades 9-12.

A student’s GPA is derived by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester courses attempted.

Rank comes from the registrar’s office. Class rank will be updated after each subsequent

semester. Log in to Naviance for GPA/Class Rank

CLASS RANK

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WEIGHTED GPA

Level Weight

AP 1.3

PAP/DUAL 1.2

ADV. ACADEMIC 1.1

GPA

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11TH GRADE

Grade Point Average (GPA) – the average of all classes

AP x 1.3 90 x 1.3 = 117

PAP/Dual/ 90 x 1.2 = 108Select Articulated x 1.2

Adv. Academic x 1.1 90 x 1.1= 99

GradesTest ScoresGPAClass RankALL Classes Taken

It is YOUR record.

Make it a SUCCESSFU

L one!

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RECORD (TRANSCRIPT)

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NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

Students considering collegiate sports after high school must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Specific coursework and GPA are required. Registration is simple. www.ncaa.org Go to http://www.ncaapublications.com for more information or attend the NCAA break out session.

3 THINGS COLLEGES CONSIDER

Academics– High School Transcript– GPA– Rank

AssessmentsPSATSATACTAP

Extra-CurricularLeadershipCommunity ServiceAthletic Involvement

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SAT/ACT TESTSchool Code: 445862On-line registrations available

www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

Watch your deadlines and fees! Scores are sent directly to the colleges

that you list on the registration form.

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SAT/ACT TEST DATES

SAT EXAM DATES

DATE REGISTER BY 

November 7th October 9th

December 5th November 5th

January 23rd December 28th

March 5th (New SAT)

February 5th

May 7th April 8th

June 4th May 5th

ACT EXAM DATES

DATE REGISTER BY 

October 24th September 18th

December 12th November 6th

February 6th January 8th

April 9th March 4th

June 11th May 6th

SEE YA NEXT TIME AT THE RANCH

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