GSA & IBMA Course

SelectionApril 30 2019

Congrats & Welcome Class of 2023!

The formal presentation will start at approximately 6:00. Please use this time to Mingle and get to know

the students you’ll be spending the next four

years with!

AGENDA:• 5:30-6:00 Check In and mingle with Academy

Students and parents• 6:00-6:10 Presentation

• Campus Welcome• Academy Presidents Welcomes

• IBMA: Arushi D• Class representative

• Expectations• Course Selection Overview

• 6:20-7:30 Games• 6:30-7:50 Commitment / Contract• 7:50-8:00 Wrap-Up

• Checkout

Congratulations! • Ms. Diaz-Principal• Ms. Scott-Bonner-11th Grade

Assistant Principal• Mr. Bassett 12th Grade

Assistant Principal• Ms. Pugh 10th Grade

Assistant Principal• Mr. Pope-9th Grade Assistant

Principal• Ms. Herring-12th Grade

Associate Principal

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS• Students will meet contract requirements.• Students will attend all mandatory meetings

and interact with their mentor(s).• Students will be involved in the Academy

events and affiliated organizations. • Students will be involved in THS events and

organizations.• Students will represent themselves, the

Academy, and Travis High School with integrity, honesty, and respect.

PARENT EXPECTATIONS• Parents will maintain open lines of

communication with the campus. • Parents will commit to volunteering for

Academy events and Academy fundraising• Parents will contribute to the growth of the

Academy. • Parents will support THS and its

programs/events.

COORDINATOR EXPECTATIONS• Be an advocate for students• Be a liaison with the campus• Provide social and academic enrichment

opportunities for students • Maintain ongoing communication with

parents and students about the Academy• Respond quickly to needs or issues that may

arise.

Student Mix and Mingle

• Students: Game Time

• Parents/Guardians: Please make your way to the library to meet and talk with Academy Parents

PACKETS/OUTLINE OF HANDOUTSTo Turn In (colored packet):• Academy Commitment

Form• Course Selection Sheet• Academy Volunteer

Contract• Parent BC/Volunteer Form

To Take Home (white packet):• To Do List/ GPA Guidelines• 4 year plan wksht/ THS

Club/Organization List• Academy FAQ & Info Sheet

/ THS Course Selection FAQ• Academy Volunteer

Contract/Guidelines• Athletics/Fine Arts

Contacts• Course Selection Sheet

THS Counseling Department

• Ms. Lamb– Last Names: A-Cl

• Ms. Mullins– Last Names: Co-G

• Ms. Andrews– Last Names: H-L

• Mrs. Clark– Last Names: M-O

• Ms. Young– Last Names: P-Sr

• Ms. Johnson– Last Names: St-Z

Ms. MartinezCollege and Career Readiness Advisor

Dual Credit Advisor

Graduation Requirements

• Students must earn 26 Course Requirements

• Satisfy Mandatory Attendance Guidelines

• Successfully Pass all 5 Sections of STAAR EOC in order to graduate

4 Credits of English4 Credits of Math

4 Credits of Science4 Credits of Social Studies

2 Credits of World Language½ Credit of Health

½ Credit of Communication Applications1 Credit of PE

1 Credit of Fine Arts5 Credits of Electives

Foundation + Endorsements Graduation Plan

26 Credits

Graduation Requirements

• (9th grade) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance• (10th grade) Global Business/Advertising• (10th or 11th grade) BIM• (11th grade) Accounting I • (12th grade) Business Law, Entrepreneurship, OR Practicum• 2 Elective slots open

International Business & Marketing Academy (IBMA)

Contract Requirements / Dismissal• Be enrolled in the appropriate sequence of academy

and academic courses as outlined by the coordinator• Maintain a 75 or higher in all Academy specific courses;

70 in all others (Semester Checks)• Complete a total of 100 community service hours by

doing a minimum of 12.5 hrs each semester• Participate in at least 1 approved enrichment activity

each grading period for a total of 4 each academic year.• Complete Senior Requirement

– (GSA Capstone Class / IBMA Pre-Approved Graduation Project)• Meet/Exceed Discipline/Behavior Expectations

Reminders for 9th grade course selection:

IBMA:• Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance required• PreAP ELA recommended• PreAP Math recommended

The sheet you submit tonight will be used for verification purposes. You already signed up online with your 8th grade

counselor in the manner specified by your middle school. For students not currently attending a FBISD school, you will do your

final course selection when you register in July.

CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME!

• Contracts will be collected during check-out

• Parting reminders first

• Lastly check out procedures!

Check-out Procedures• Use this time to ask questions and complete the required forms. • All colored forms in the packet (full sheets) must be turned in

before you leave. • You do NOT need to complete your 4-year plan tonight.