LEE HIGH SCHOOL

FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENTS

PLANNING &

REGISTRATION

2015-2016

Today’s Agenda High School Graduation

Programs 2015-2016 Course

Description Guide Transcripts Registration Timeline and

Guidelines

COUNSELING STAFF

COUNSELING STAFF

A-D - Ms. ClarkE-I – Ms. VelazquezJ-M – Ms. MorrisN-R – Ms. SavasS-Z – Ms. Dennison

Collegiate Coach – Ms. DominguezSpecial Programs – Ms. Davenport

FoundationGraduation

PlanEndorsemen

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1 Fine Arts1 PE7 Electives (including

4 EnglishELA 1, 2, 3, 4

4 EnglishELA 1, 2, 3, 44 EnglishELA 1, 2, 3, 4

Performance Indicators

Four Credits in Science

Four Credits in Math

(Including Alg 2)

S.T.E.M.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICES

ARTS & HUMANITIES

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

4 EnglishEnglish I, II, III,

IV3 Math

Required: Alg 1, Geom, 1 Adv

Math3 Science

Required: BioChoice: 1 of

Chem, Physics, IPC

3 Social Studies

(Local= 4)World Geo,

World History (Local Credit)US History,

Gov/Eco2 LOTE

2 yrs of same language

1 PE1 Fine Arts5 Electives

*22 Credits

Top 10% automatic

admission to state universities

*26 Credits

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dual Credit Coursework-at least 12 hours of college credit with minimum grade of B

Bilingualism & Bi-literacy-see MISD course description guide PSAT (Commended Scholar or Higher), SAT (combined reading & math of 1250 ACT score (composite score of 28) Advanced Placement Scores (score of 3 or

higher) Industry Certifications & License

Course Sequence for Foundations with Endorsements Plan

English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IVMath - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & GeometryChoice: two credits in any advanced math courseScience – 4 credits Required: BiologyChoice: one credit in Chemistry or PhysicsChoice: two credits in any advanced science courseSocial Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World History (local requirement), US History, Gov/EconForeign Language – 2 credits (2 years same language)Physical Education – 1 credit Fine Arts – 1 credit 7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be dictated by endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more information

Multidisciplina

ry

STEM

Business &

Industry

Arts & Humani

ties

Public Service

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Note: MISD policy for GPA & Class Rank indicates that courses earned and calculated in historical GPA, will not be recalculated if students change their endorsement.

2015-2016 Course Description Guide Course Register

END-OF-COURSE (EOC)EXAMSRequired for Graduation

Algebra 1 Biology English 1 English 2 US History

NOTE: Students who do not pass EOC exams are scheduled for a 30 minute class during the lunch hr.

Advanced PlacementGOAL

To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the

chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the college admissions

process. MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects.

Exams are administered each year in May.

Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit.

It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with

prospective colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit.

Pre-AP,AP English, Social Studies courses require summer reading

Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteria and Agreement Form

Dual Credit

Parents must attend a

mandatory meeting if enrolling.

To Qualify, Students Must:

• Maintain a 2.75 grade point average

• Volunteer at least 20 hours of community service

by senior year. Students may begin in the summer

after their freshman year.

• Hours are due by the end of the 4th six weeks

• Banquet is held to recognize seniors who have met

all requirements

Texas Scholars Program

MIDLAND LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

• Pays 12 hours tuition per semester at Midland College for each year that community service is completed.

• Students can begin hours in the summer of their junior year.

• Must have a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) on the final senior transcript.

• Must have 40 hours from approved agencies.

• Turn in hours and application to Midland College.

• Link for MC Legacy Scholarship

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by Exam (CBE).

www.eligibilitycenter.org

College GPA

High School GPA and

Class Rank

Course Category for Graduation Requiremen

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EOC Assessmen

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CREDITS

GRADE CLASSIFICATION

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

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In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.

STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

• In addition to completing all coursework students must pass five EOC (End of Course) exams in:

English 1

English 2

Algebra 1

US History

Biology

.

REGISTRATION TIMELINE Jan. 20: Senior Class Presentations Jan 21-23: Begin Senior Hallway Registration January 22: Parent Presentation @ LHS 6:30 January 26: Begin Junior Class Presentations Jan 27-30: Begin Junior Hallway Registration January 31st: Saturday Counselor conferences LHS from 9:00-3:00 (By appointment only.) February 9: Classroom Presentations at LFHS. February 10-13: Registration begins at LFHS. Any LFHS students wanting to make changes to

their course selection prior to May 29th must see their LFHS counselor.

June 23th: FINAL deadline for changes

10th General Information Students that do not receive full credits in core

classes (math, science, english, social studies) will be scheduled in the same classes in 10th grade.

Be aware that GPA is cumulative. The grades that are earned each year can determine your college entrance and scholarship opportunities during the senior year.

You can access the 2015-2016 Course Register on the Midland ISD website quicklinks.

Any Questions?