Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015. Student-Parent-Counselor Communication Graduation Plans...

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Tenth GradeTenth GradeParent NightParent NightJanuary 22, 2015January 22, 2015

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Student-Parent-Counselor Communication

Graduation Plans and EOC

ACC and Dual Credit

Class Selection for Fall 2015

Testing and College Planning

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Counselor/Student Ratio – 1 to approx. 540 Individual Guidance Academic counseling and scheduling Support Groups Classroom Guidance (approximately 3 days

a week in the fall) Post-secondary education planning Consultation/collaboration with teachers,

parents and the community

GHS Counselors

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FOR STUDENTS

Counselors have an “open door” policy for students and are available before/after school and both lunches.

If counselor is not available, students can leave a note in counselor’s mailbox

FOR PARENTS

Counselors set their own parent appointments to assure there is ample time to address concerns. Contact information can be found on the main page of GHS Website and the last page of this presentation.

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Recommended High School Plan – 4 x 4

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English 4.0 creditsEnglish I, II, III, IV

Social Studies 4.0 creditsWorld Geography, World History, US History, US Govt,

Economics

Mathematics 4.0 creditsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one advanced

math credit

Science 4.0 creditsBiology, Chemistry, Physics, and one advanced

science credit

Core Graduation Requirements

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PE 1.0 creditHealth 0.5 creditFine Arts 1.0 creditForeign Language 2.0 credits*Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 creditEnglish 4.0 creditsMath 4.0

creditsScience 4.0

creditsSocial Studies 4.0

creditsElectives 7.0 creditsTotalTotal 28 credits28 credits

*3 credits for DAP*3 credits for DAP

                                                                  4 X 44 X 4

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Must have a combination of 4:AP Scores of 3, 4 or 5 (scores from senior year are not received until July so cannot be counted)ACC Classes with a “B” or higherArticulated CreditsTest date from PSAT (National Merit Commended Scholar)Original Research Project (through Capstone)

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1. Ap W. History-scored a “4”AP Exam with a score of 3, 4, 5

2. ACC US History 1302-received a “B”Dual credit class with “B” or better

3. ACC English 1301-received a “A”Dual credit class with “B” or better

4. Took Business Info Mgmt. at GHS and received a “B”Articulated Course

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Students will need to take and pass 5 exams:9th: English I Reading/Writing Algebra I Biology10th: English II Reading/Writing11th : US History

Test dates are March – AprilScores are usually release the first week in JuneRemediation and retest are provided over the summerStudents who choose not to retest or do not pass with the July administration will be enrolled in a mandatory remediation class that will take place of an elective.

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Taught by GHS Teachers College level curriculum Students take exam in May (costs about $90)-can

earn credit with a passing score (3, 4, 5 – score and credit earned varies by college)

Weighted points for GPA

AP Credit Policies by College: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

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HistoryAP W. History (10)AP US History (11)AP Economics (12)AP Government (12)AP European History (12)

EnglishAP English Language (11)AP English Literature (12)

ScienceAP Physics IAP Physics IIAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Environmental Science

MathAP Calc ABAP Calc BCAP Statistics

LanguagesAP Spanish Language IVAP Spanish Literature VAP German IVAP French IV

ElectivesAP Psychology (11-12)AP Studio Art 2D (11-12)AP Student Art 3D (11-12)AP Music Theory (11-12)AP Computer Science (10-12)

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Taught by ACC Professors College level curriculum Can take 2 classes per semester starting summer

after sophomore year (up to 12 classes = 36 college credits)

Students earn credit at Texas Public Colleges by passing.

Weighted points for GPA (Highest grade a student can receive is a 95%, A=95, B=85, etc).

Students must pay for textbooks

**FERPA- Grades are not available for GHS or for parents, only students have access to grades

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ACC Course HS Course When

Art 1301 Art Summer 2015-EVHSJune 1-July 7 (M-Th)

Govt 2306 Texas Government Summer 2015-EVHSJune 1-July 7 (M-Th)

English 1301* (Am Lit included GHS only)

English 3A + .25 English 4A

Fall 2015

Speech 1311 Professional Communications

Fall 2015

English 1302*(Am Lit included GHS only)

English 3B +.25 English 4A

Spring 2015

US History 1302 US History Spring 2015

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*Upon completion of English 1301 + English 1302 + British Literature, students will receive credit for English 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B

ACC Class GHS Credit When

British Literature* English 4B Fall 2016

Government 2305 US Government Fall 2016

US History 1302* Spring 2017

Economics Economics Spring 2017

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AP ACC

How do I enroll? Sign up for class during registration and register for exam in March/April

Complete 5 step registration process and see counselor when completed

How does it effect my GPA?

Weighted GPA-Grade earned is grade transcribed

Weighted GPA-Letter grade is assignedA = 95B = 85

What if I fail? Students have the opportunity to move to a core class at the 9 weeks if they are not being successful.

Students must drop the class by the ACC withdraw date and retake class at GHS. If you fail, financial aid may be impacted.

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AP ACC

What are the costs?

Class is free-each exam is about $90

Class at GHS Campus is free-students must pay for textbooks

How do I find out if it will transfer?

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

Search “ACC University Transfer and Equivalency Guide”

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ACC New Student Registration

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January 22-23: 10th Grade Students receive

registration information

January 28-29: 10th Grade Students will enter their

schedules through History classes

Mid-May: Students will receive course

verification sheets to review choices

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Graduation Requirement: Choose one:

1. English III Core or AP(ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)

2. US History Core or AP(ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)

3. Math AlgebraGeometryAlgebra II (Core, Pre-AP)Core Stats or AP Stats or Core PreCal or Pre-AP PreCal

4. Science Science-Physics-Core or Pre-AP

5-8 Electives

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Choices 5-8: ElectivesBelow are the remaining graduation requirements

1.0 P.E.-Athletics, Foundations of P.E., Dance, NJROTC, Marching Band (Fall only)

1.0 Fine Arts -Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Choir

.5 Health

.5 Prof Communications (Speech)

2.0 LOTE (3.0 for DAP)

7.0 Electives

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ACC Classes-Choose either Core or AP for your History and English selections on the Course Selection Sheet-once students complete the entire registration process, their schedule will be changed to “College Courses” (mid-may).

PALS/Peer Buddies-Have an application process. Students schedules will be changed to these classes once they have been accepted into the class (mid-may).

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Courses will be entered through careercruising.com

Go to CareerCrusing.comUser Name: GT-(school user name)Password: school passwordExample: User: GT-abc123 Password: defg456

https://www.careercruising.com/

Go to: My Course Plan

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What are your career interests?

What do you enjoy doing?

What job/career interests you most?

Which colleges offer degrees in these areas?

Which high school courses can help you explore and prepare for earning a degree at these colleges?

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Rigorous curriculum

-Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses

-Academic Electives

-Dual Credit Courses

College entrance exams (SAT/ACT)

Class Rank

Good academic performance

Long-term involvement in extra-curricular

activities/community service

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PSAT-Fall 10th/11th Grade year

SAT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Reading and Writing Sign up at: Collegeboard.org

ACT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Science, Reading and Optional Writing

Portion Sign up at: ACT.org

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2014-15 Assured Admissions

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Career Cruisingwww.careercruising.

com

-Learning Style Inventory

-Career Matchmaker-Career Descriptions-College Search

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College Supermatch

www.collegeconfidential.com

Search for colleges by location, cost, GPA, Test scores, etc.

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Big Futurewww.collegeboard.com

-College Planning-Career Exploration-Paying for college

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Last Name Counselor Email

A-Gb Mr. Schoelman [email protected]

Gi-I Ms. Henson [email protected]

J-Q Ms. Campbell [email protected]

R-Z Ms. Ottun [email protected]

College and Career

Mr. Conrad [email protected]

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