Class of 2017Class of 2017

Colleyville Heritage High Colleyville Heritage High SchoolSchool

WELCOME!WELCOME!Registration InformationRegistration Information

GreenGreen Program of Studies Book – Program of Studies Book –provided by your middle school.provided by your middle school.

Registration Worksheet- brought Registration Worksheet- brought by high school counselors on by high school counselors on middle school visit daymiddle school visit day

Additional helpful resources Additional helpful resources available on the Counseloravailable on the Counselor’’s s

website :website :Incoming Freshmen and New Incoming Freshmen and New

Student information pageStudent information page• Clubs and Clubs and

Organizations/MapOrganizations/Map• 24 Most Asked Questions24 Most Asked Questions• Athletic & Fine Art OptionsAthletic & Fine Art Options• PAP and AP InformationPAP and AP Information

Visit our website for additional information:www.gcisd-k12.org/chhs/site/default.asp

State Recommended State Recommended Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

English - 4Mathematics - 4Science - 4Social Studies – 3.5Economics - .5Health - .5Physical Education - 1Fine Arts - 1Speech - .5Technical Credit - 1Other Languages-2 Electives- 4

Total Credits-26 State Credits

State Recommended Plan requires taking Levels I and II in the same language other than English courses.

State Distinguished State Distinguished Achievement Graduation Achievement Graduation

RequirementsRequirementsEnglish-4English-4Mathematics-4Mathematics-4Science-4Science-4Social Studies-3.5Social Studies-3.5Economics-.5Economics-.5Health-.5Health-.5Physical Education-1Physical Education-1Fine Arts-1Fine Arts-1Speech-.5Speech-.5Technical Credit-1Technical Credit-1Other Languages-3Other Languages-3Electives-3Electives-3

Total Credits- 26 State CreditsTotal Credits- 26 State Credits

PLUSFour of the following advanced measures are required:•A score of 3 or above on any College Board Advanced Placement Exam•A grade of 3 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech prep programs•A commended (semi-finalist or finalist) score on the PSAT•Locally articulated courses identified in a local tech-prep articulation agreement between a college and a school district. PLUS•Level III advanced on EOCs for Alg II, and Eng III reading and Writing

STAAR (State of Texas STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Assessments of Academic

Readiness)Readiness) EOC – EOC – EEnd nd oof f CCourse exams that replaced TAKS ourse exams that replaced TAKS

testingtesting Tested Courses: (Freshman courses in Tested Courses: (Freshman courses in REDRED))

English IEnglish I English II English III English II English IIIAlgebra.1 Algebra.1 GeometryGeometry Algebra.2 Algebra.2W. GeographyW. Geography W. History US. HistoryW. History US. HistoryBiology Biology Chemistry Physics Chemistry Physics

Breakout session in Library at 7:45 -8:15Breakout session in Library at 7:45 -8:15

More information at TEAMore information at TEA’’s website: s website: www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

MathematicsMathematicsThe Recommended Program requires: The Recommended Program requires: Algebra IAlgebra IGeometryGeometryAlgebra IIAlgebra IIAdditional SBOE approved Math Additional SBOE approved Math

coursecourse

ScienceScienceThe Recommended Program requires:The Recommended Program requires:

BiologyBiologyChemistryChemistryPhysicsPhysicsAdditional Science Elective (AP Additional Science Elective (AP

Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Systems, Aquatic AP Environmental Systems, Aquatic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy, IPC,[8Astronomy, IPC,[8thth grade grade accelerated],etc.)accelerated],etc.)

Social StudiesSocial StudiesThe Recommended Program The Recommended Program requires:requires:

World GeographyWorld GeographyWorld History World History US HistoryUS HistoryUS Government US Government (+ Economics)(+ Economics)

Fine ArtsFine ArtsArtArtDance Dance ChoirChoirTheatreTheatreBandBand

Physical EducationPhysical Education1 Credit Required for Graduation 4 total credits are allowed for graduation purposes.

The following substitutes for PE in the FALL Only Marching Band Drill Team Cheerleading

Athletics may substitute for up to 4 credits of PE.*Dance I may earn Fine Arts Or PE credit.

INFORMATION ON TRY-INFORMATION ON TRY-OUTSOUTS

Refer to the Athletics and Fine Refer to the Athletics and Fine Arts Options Arts Options (available online) (available online)ATHLETICSATHLETICSCHEERCHEERDANCE TEAMDANCE TEAMTHEATER PRODUCTIONTHEATER PRODUCTIONNEWSPAPER/YEARBOOKNEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

AthleticsAthletics• High School athletics are very High School athletics are very

competitive. competitive. • Students who are not currently playing a Students who are not currently playing a

sport either in middle school or on a sport either in middle school or on a competitive team should contact the competitive team should contact the appropriate coach prior to registering for appropriate coach prior to registering for that sport. Contact information is on the that sport. Contact information is on the ““Athletics and Fine Arts OptionsAthletics and Fine Arts Options”” information sheet online on the information sheet online on the CounselorCounselor’’s website.s website.

Technical CreditTechnical CreditThere are several options for next

year!

Refer to pg. 2 in your Program of Studies for courses that satisfy the technical credit Business Information Management I/II, Digital and Interactive

Multimedia, Computer Maintenance, Computer Technician, Principles of Information Technology, Concepts of Engineering, Computer Science, Touch Systems Data Entry, Animation, Video Game Design, Web Technologies, Graphic Design and Illustration, Audio/Video, Independent Study in Tech Apps.

Speech Speech Communication Applications Communication Applications or or Professional Professional

Communications is required.Communications is required.

Other LanguagesOther Languages Levels I and II of the same languageLevels I and II of the same language

(State Recommended)(State Recommended) Levels I, II, and III of the same Levels I, II, and III of the same

languagelanguage ( DAP) ( DAP) Any language other than EnglishAny language other than English

CREDITSCREDITS Credits are recorded on the transcript at the Credits are recorded on the transcript at the

end of each semester.end of each semester. Class rank is calculated in September, Class rank is calculated in September,

February and June.February and June. Classes are on a semester by semester basis. Classes are on a semester by semester basis.

If a student fails a required course for the If a student fails a required course for the semester they semester they must retakemust retake the semester of the semester of that course, or regain the credit by making that course, or regain the credit by making 70 or higher on a credit by exam.70 or higher on a credit by exam.

REMEMBER! 26 STATEREMEMBER! 26 STATE credits are needed for credits are needed for graduation on the Recommended plan or graduation on the Recommended plan or

above.above.

What is a transcript?What is a transcript?

To be promoted:To be promoted:Students need a total of 6 credits at Students need a total of 6 credits at

the end of the freshman year. the end of the freshman year. Basically , that means passing 6 classes Basically , that means passing 6 classes

first semester and 6 classes second first semester and 6 classes second semester.semester.

Remember that a student must be in Remember that a student must be in attendance 90% of school days in order attendance 90% of school days in order to earn credit. to earn credit. ““Seat timeSeat time”” may be needed may be needed to regain credit lost for attendance.to regain credit lost for attendance.

Attendance is important!!!Attendance is important!!!

Pre-AP/AP Pre-AP/AP ClassesClassesPre-Advanced (PAP)Pre-Advanced (PAP) courses are courses are

designed to prepare students for the designed to prepare students for the entry into entry into Advanced Placement (AP)Advanced Placement (AP) courses and to meet the unique needs courses and to meet the unique needs of qualified students. Basic content is of qualified students. Basic content is the same as the regular course, but the same as the regular course, but

instruction allows for moreinstruction allows for more in-depth and accelerated pacingin-depth and accelerated pacing. . Preparation time (outside of school) is Preparation time (outside of school) is estimated to be 1- 1 ½ hours per class estimated to be 1- 1 ½ hours per class

period.period.

AP and PAP ProgramsAP and PAP Programs

GCISD is allowing open enrollment GCISD is allowing open enrollment in PAP and AP programs, however it in PAP and AP programs, however it is always best to consider outside is always best to consider outside activities, previous academic activities, previous academic record, and the time commitment record, and the time commitment required for advanced level courses required for advanced level courses when making your course when making your course selections.selections.

Available ClassesAvailable ClassesAP CLASSES

Available ClassesAvailable Classes

Parent University Session at 7:00 in the auditorium tonight

Pre-AP Classes

Requirements for GT Requirements for GT ProgramsPrograms(* If previously qualified, your student will STILL qualify)(* If previously qualified, your student will STILL qualify)

Minimum score of 125 on any one of the following aptitude Minimum score of 125 on any one of the following aptitude measures:measures:

Verbal Nonverbal Quantitative

Minimum score of 95Minimum score of 95thth percentile percentile on any one of the followingon any one of the following achievement measures:achievement measures: Reading Social Studies Science Mathematics

Must meet two of the three following criteriaMust meet two of the three following criteria Minimum of 90 GPA in the previous semester Minimum of 18 on the Student Self-Assessment Minimum of 60 on 2 Teacher Checklists

Extra Curricular Extra Curricular ActivitiesActivitiesMajor Time Major Time

CommitmentCommitmentCollege College

RecognitionRecognitionOpportunity to Opportunity to

build leadership build leadership skills.skills.

SocializationSocializationSchool Spirit!School Spirit!

Off Campus ClassesOff Campus Classes

Some courses are offered at Grapevine Some courses are offered at Grapevine High School and the GCISD Swim High School and the GCISD Swim Center. A shuttle is provided by the Center. A shuttle is provided by the district. Please be aware of signing up district. Please be aware of signing up for GHS classes (designated by GHS for GHS classes (designated by GHS on registration sheet).on registration sheet).

GymnasticsGymnastics (Must provide own transportation)(Must provide own transportation)

Hints for Course Hints for Course SelectionSelection

Choose classes that will challenge, but not Choose classes that will challenge, but not overwhelm you. overwhelm you.

Gains in GPA and class rank come from a Gains in GPA and class rank come from a combination of challenging courses AND good combination of challenging courses AND good grades.grades.

If a course was too difficult in the past, it is If a course was too difficult in the past, it is quite possible that the next level course will quite possible that the next level course will be too difficult as well. Talk with your teacher be too difficult as well. Talk with your teacher for advice. for advice.

Map out a time management plan identifying Map out a time management plan identifying preparation time for classes, time preparation time for classes, time requirements for extracurricular activities requirements for extracurricular activities and free time. and free time.

Choices PlannerChoices PlannerEach child will have a Personal Each child will have a Personal

Learning PlanLearning PlanBreak out session on Choices planner Break out session on Choices planner

will be at 7:45 in the library. will be at 7:45 in the library.

Course

Request

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19th –May 1st .

“Beginning of School

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letter mailed in

late July

ALL SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE REQUESTED BY May 1st.

Schedule ChangesSchedule Changes

All schedule changes will be address at All schedule changes will be address at Schedule pick up in AugustSchedule pick up in August..

Requests will be honored based on course Requests will be honored based on course availabilityavailability

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Community Service

Community Scholar Community Scholar Ambassador ProgramAmbassador Program

Requirements:Requirements:

State Recommended plan or aboveState Recommended plan or aboveThree credits in the same language Three credits in the same language

other than Englishother than English70% or higher in 70% or higher in everyevery course takencourse taken100 Hours of Community Service100 Hours of Community ServicePlease see the website for contact Please see the website for contact

info & further information.info & further information.

Course Selection DatesCourse Selection Dates CHHS Counselors will be visiting the middle CHHS Counselors will be visiting the middle

schools on the following dates:schools on the following dates:

February 4February 4thth- CMS- CMS February 5February 5thth-HMS-HMS February 7February 7thth- GMS- GMS

Students must enter their course Students must enter their course selections online between selections online between Feb 8th Feb 8th and March 21and March 21stst! ! You must use the You must use the studentstudent’’s Skyward login, not the s Skyward login, not the parentparent’’s!s!

Parent University ScheduleParent University Schedule

6:45-8:15 – Teachers available in Panther 6:45-8:15 – Teachers available in Panther DenDen

7:00 - 7:30 - Pre-AP and AP information7:00 - 7:30 - Pre-AP and AP information Location: auditoriumLocation: auditorium 7:00 - 7:30 - Registration Discussion for 7:00 - 7:30 - Registration Discussion for

Spanish speakers Spanish speakers Location: Lecture HallLocation: Lecture Hall

7:45 - 8:15 - Dual Enrollment - Location: 7:45 - 8:15 - Dual Enrollment - Location: AuditoriumAuditorium

7:45 - 8:15 – STARR Q & A –Location: Library 7:45 - 8:15 – STARR Q & A –Location: Library

Summer Enrichment ProgramSummer Enrichment ProgramGCISDGCISD has announced a brand new has announced a brand new Summer Enrichment Summer Enrichment

ProgramProgram for Secondary Students. How would you like to?: for Secondary Students. How would you like to?:

- Visit the Fine Arts of the DFW MetroplexVisit the Fine Arts of the DFW Metroplex- Visit the Fine Arts of ChicagoVisit the Fine Arts of Chicago- Visit Colleges & the Air Force Academy in ColoradoVisit Colleges & the Air Force Academy in Colorado- Visit Colleges & Universities in TexasVisit Colleges & Universities in Texas- Learn all about Culinary Arts in TexasLearn all about Culinary Arts in Texas

Visit the GCISD Webpage, Summer School Programs Visit the GCISD Webpage, Summer School Programs under Departments and Programs for more under Departments and Programs for more Information!Information!

Welcome to CHHSWelcome to CHHSPANTHERS RULE!PANTHERS RULE!