WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL Wolverines Rising Freshmen

1. WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOLWolverinesRising Freshmen

2. Course Selection2011-12 Course Selection Sheet (pink) Quick Guide to Courses (back) CTE Pathways 4 Year Plan Worksheet/Flow Chart FISD Course Guide is now online WHS or FISD web site

3. Graduation Programs • Recommended Program • Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) • Regular High School Program • This plan is determined by a high school committee.

4. Recommended Program CORE COURSES • 4 English credits • 4 Math credits (Alg.1 in MS counts) (MMA*) • 4 Science credits (IPC*) • 4 Social Studies credits • Plus additional required courses and electives to minimum 26 credits. EOC = cumulative score requirement + satisfactory on the Alg II & English III EOC

5. Recommended Program Other Required Courses: • Fine Art = 1.0 credit • Communication Applications = .5 credit • Health = .5 credit • Technology = 1.0 credit • LOTE = 2 levels of the same • PE = 1.0 • Electives = 4

6. DAPSame 4x4 Core as Recommended • Need 3 years of LOTE • EOC= college readiness performance standard & the cumulative score requirement • No IPC, MMA • 4 additional measures (any combination) • Original research project • AP scores of 3 or better (1-5) • Tech Prep courses with B or better • Dual Credit courses with B or better • National Merit commended or higher

7. STAARState of Texas Assessments of Academic ReadinessEnd of Course exams (EOC) • 4 Core areas- 3 EOC exams per core • English I, II, III (writing exams, too) • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II • Biology, Chemistry, Physics • W. Geography, W History, US History • Current Algebra I students will have option

8. Earning Credits • The goal is to earn 26 credits for graduation • Each 1 semester course = .5 credit • Example = Health • Each 2 semester course = 1.0 credit • Example = English 1

9. High School Schedule • Known as an A-B block schedule • 8 total classes • A days = 4 classes • B days = The other 4 classes • Alternate days (lunch is 3rd period) School starts at 8:45 and ends at 3:55 Each class is 90 minutes with a 7 minute passing period

10. A day English I Biology Technology Band and/or Athletics B day W. Geography Algebra I LOTE I Band and/or Athletics Sample Schedule

11. Block Schedule

12. Wakeland High School Name:______________________________ ID #______________ DUE February ____ Griffin Cobb Address:____________________________ City ______________ Staley ________ Each box represents a full year course (both semesters) = 1.0 credit It takes TWO 1 semester courses to complete the year or .5 + .5 = 1.0 Circle the 4 core classes and write in your other choices in the remaining boxes. Consult your Course Guide for prerequisites and/or recommendations. Consult CTE Pathways and prerequisites. Changes in Course Selections will be allowed until May 13, 2011. Choose 2 alternate classes that you would take If you cannot get your first choice. Student Signature_______________ Parent Signature _______________ Contact #’s ____________________ TAKS- Students not meeting the recommended passing standard will be required To take a TAKS class in place of an elective or “B” day athletics

13. Course selections include 4 core classes and 4 additional classes (8 total)Circle 1 Core Class in each subject:

14. Write the remaining 4 courses from the lists on the reverse side. Here’s an example:

15. In case your selection of course 5- 8 is not available, Please list your alternate choices in the boxes provided. → If left blank, your counselor will choose for you.

16. Name ______________________ Counselor______________________ ID__________________________ FISD – Recommended Plan FOUR-YEAR PLAN 8th grade|| 9 (Freshman) || 10 (Sophomore) || 11 (Junior) || 12(Senior) 1. English 1 1. English 2 1. English 3 1. English 4 2. Algebra 1 2. Geometry 2. Algebra 2 or 2. 4th Math or Geometry or Algebra 2 Pre-Calc/Stat/ (No MMA) FCM/MMA 3. World Geo 3. World History 3. US History 3. Government & Economics 4. Biology 4. IPC or 4. Chemistry 4. 4th Science Chemistry or Physics

17. Name ______________________ Counselor______________________ ID__________________________ FISD – Recommended Plan FOUR-YEAR PLAN 8th grade|| 9 (Freshman) || 10 (Sophomore) || 11 (Junior) || 12(Senior) 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. 7. Ath/band 7. Ath/band 7. Ath/band 7. Ath/band 8. Ath/band 8. Ath/band 8. Ath/band 8. Ath/band

18. Athletic Seasons Fall Winter Spring Football Basketball Baseball Volleyball Soccer Softball Cross Country Wrestling Track Golf GolfGolf Tennis Tennis Tennis Swim/Dive Swim/Dive Swim/Dive

19. Athletic Seasons Fall Winter Spring Football Basketball Baseball Volleyball Soccer Softball Cross Country Wrestling Track Golf Golf Golf Tennis Tennis Tennis

20. GPA/Class Rank • Grade points are assigned to each SEMESTER grade • Grade points are then averaged • Example: English 1 = 85 semester average • That equals 3.5 grade points in a regular class • That equals 4.5*** grade points in a Pre-AP class

21. Things to think about • Pre-AP or not (No changes until 6 weeks) • Summer reading assignments • LOTE now or later • Tryouts for Drill team, cheer, sports • CTE courses and pathway to CTE center • EOC = End of Course exams = core • Summer school? OK after 8th grade for HS • Communication Applications, Health, BIM, English 4, Gov’t, Economics, IPC, Math Models

22. PreAP & AP • 85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions • Drop window will be at end of 1st 6 weeks • Eligibility Waiver available

23. Your Homework • Complete Course Request for 2011-12 • Complete your 4 year plan on paper • Visit your Family Connection and plug in your 4 year plan- “Courses” tab • Pickup is February 15th • Please have your course request prepared as the counselors will complete yours for you.

24. Course Changes for 2011-12 • Teachers are employed based on student course requests. • Students will be able to make adjustments to their course requests through May 13, 2011 • Can view course requests via HAC • 82nd Legislature expects cut in funding

25. TEXAS Grant(Towards EXcellence, Access and Success) • Qualifications • Recommended or DAP Graduation Plan • Show financial need • Texas Resident • Enroll in Texas Public University/College • Other qualifications detailed in web site: • www.collegefortexans.com

26. Last Minute Facts • Dance I cannot be taken by athletes • CTE & Tech Prep course identification is ongoing

27. Financial Aid • FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov Application for financial aid commonly occurs in January of senior year

28. TOP TEN PERCENT If you graduate in the top 10% of your class AND follow the application process, you can be admitted to any State of Texas college or university UT is now top 9%

29. ATHLETICS The WHS coaches will have meetings at the high school at a date to be determined. If you have never played a competitive sport, it is not recommended that you begin that in 9th grade without some type of previous experience. There are summer camps that you might consider.

30. QUESTIONS???? Laura Herod A-Co Abby Cole Cr-He Stacy Purl Hi-Me Brenda Saldivar Mi-Se Jim Carlisle Sh-Z