Freshman Counseling Staff

Laury Good Last Names A - K

Angele Fowler Last Names L - Z

Cathy Bannert Administrative Asst.

Semester GradesAll daily grades, quizzes, and test grades will be recorded as numbers in the grade book. Six weeks and semester grades will also be averaged and recorded on the report card numerically. At this time, the final exam counts 15% of the semester grade. The three 6-weeks count for 85% total.

Semester GradeNote: This is subject to change based on legislative

decisions.

Profile of a Successful Pre AP Student

• Professes interest in subject selected• Maintains excellent study habits• Plans ahead on long term projects• Asks questions and participates in class• Perseveres when faced with challenging material.• Refuses to give up when the “going gets tough.”• Balances academic load with outside commitments• Meets Pre AP entry guidelines

New Exit Guidelines for Pre AP/AP Courses

• Students petitioning to exit a Pre AP or AP course must meet the following criteria: conference with the teacher, completion of course assignments and attendance at recommended tutorials.

• The petition for exit may or may not be granted by the campus. Granting the petition is based on input from the teacher, student performance in the course, availability of space in other courses and the timing of the request.

• Students experiencing success (able to maintain a C or better SEMESTER AVERAGE) in the course should remain in the course for the semester. Refer to the course catalog for more details.

English 1 0101 English 1

0111 English 1 Pre-AP

0107 English 1 Pre-AP/GT

Math0211 Algebra I0223 Geometry0224 Geometry Pre AP0226 Geometry Pre AP/GT0261 Algebra II0262 Algebra II Pre AP0263 Algebra II Pre AP/GT

*Algebra I is the prerequisite for Geometry **Geometry is the prerequisite for Algebra II

Suggested Requirements for Entrance into Pre AP Geometry

•Recommended minimum 8th grade Algebra average of 90%

•Students should have a good work ethic•Students should be able to apply concepts on tests and

quizzes which require higher level thinking•Students should enjoy math or be interested in math•Students learn math concepts quickly

Science

0411 Biology0412 Biology Pre-AP0410 Biology Pre-AP/GT

Suggested Requirements for Entrance into Pre AP Biology • 85 or above in all junior high science classes• Highly recommended to have taken Algebra I in 8th grade• This is a time intensive course that requires a

great deal of studying• Organized and self-motivated learner with good

study habits

Social Studies

0341 World Geography0343 World Geography Pre-AP0344 World Geography Pre-AP/GT

• Choose World Geography even if planning to take in summer school.

• Student must indicate “ss” on course selection sheet so the counselor is aware and will place student in one of the chosen alternate courses once grades have been received.

Study Hall

• May take for NO credit

• Course number 0020

Foreign Languages6110 French 16210 German 16310 Spanish 16320 Spanish 26361 SpSpSp 1* (1st sem. =1 credit)6362 SpSpSp 2* (2nd sem. =1 credit)*Native speaker class

Foreign Languages6710 American Sign Language6410 Japanese6810 Chinese

Foreign Language credit may also be earned through Credit by Exam. See your 8th grade counselor for application and spring testing times and days.

AthleticsFootball BasketballTrack DivingSoccer Cross CountryVolleyball WrestlingSoftball SwimmingGolf TrainerTennis Baseball

Alternate ElectivesChoose 3 alternate courses in case a course you have selected is unavailable.

Choose wisely as staffing is determined by your selections.

Students will be held responsible for their course selections.

Course availability is determined by students’ course selections. Following verification of course selections, changes

for the 2015-2016 school year will be allowed only in the following cases:

1. Error in scheduling by the school (data entry error);2. Student has not met course prerequisites;3. Student has already earned credit for the course;4. Change in program (athletics, fine arts, etc. );5. Level changes as recommended by the teacher/counselor,

with parental and principal approval;6. Student did not meet standard on the STAAR/EOC Exam.

*Please make your selections carefully. Many changes will not be possible due to class availability and scheduling conflicts.

A Successful Cougar• HOMEWORK Counts!• Academics Count!• Studies each night and read textbooks.• Gets involved in school activities. • Tries out for an athletic team. Joins a club, does

volunteer service hours for the CATS program.• Respects CRHS traditions and rules!• Talks with their teachers, counselors, and

principals.

Junior High Course Selection• BJH-January 20th • CRJH-January 22nd

• Students will receive course catalogs, and course selection sheets at that time.

• For student specific questions, please contact your student’s 8th grade counselor.

Endorsements • It is very important that you choose an

endorsement.• Refer to page 11 of your course catalog for

endorsement options.STEM

Business and IndustryPublic Services

Arts and HumanitiesMultidisciplinary Studies