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Freshman Counseling
Class of 2018
Advantage Academy
AA Counseling StaffGaylene Greathouse
District Guidance [email protected]
817-907-8085
Eureka DeversAAGP Principal
AA Graduation and College Entrance RequirementsSocial Science (including Economics)EnglishMathScienceLanguage Other Than EnglishFine ArtsPhysical EducationElectives (speech, Hebrews/NT, Health, Drive
Thru History included)
FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLANDistinguished Level of Achievement
Eligible for Top 10% Automatic AdmissionRequires 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
Choosing an EndorsementSTEM
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
Choosing an EndorsementBusiness & Industry
Audio/VisualFinanceMarketingBusiness management & AdministrationEnglish Electives in Journalism, Public Speaking & Debate
Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives in the above categories
Choosing an EndorsementPublic Service
Law EnforcementCorrections and Security
Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives in the above categories
Choosing an EndorsementMulti-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
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 Additional Math
12th Additional Math
Science
Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement
9th Biology
10th Chemistry
11th Adv Science: Physics
12th Adv Science (Options)
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 (Hebrews/NT and Health included)
Local Credits
Grade
Advantage Academy Grad Requirements
9th-12th
Health
Hebrews/NT
Additional RequirementsCommunity Service Hours
Pass STAAR TestEnglish I (9th grade)English II (10th grade)Algebra I (9th grade)Biology (9th grade)US History (11th grade)
Dual Credit Classes
What is Dual CreditBenefits of Dual CreditEligibility RequirementsSteps to EnrollCollege credit and High School credit
Additional Requirements for State College AdmissionRanking Requirement
Selective: Top 10%Less Selective: Top 25%
Examination RequirementACT (plus ACT Writing Test)SAT ReasoningSAT 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
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 SchoolVolunteer HoursYouth Exchange /
Travel ProgramsCollege Campus Visits
QUESTIONS
Personal Graduation PlanPersonal graduWhat is Dual CreditBenefits of Dual CreditEligibility RequirementsSteps to EnrollCollege credit and High School creditation 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.