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PSJA MEMORIAL HS Junior/Senior Parent Night

PSJA MEMORIAL HS Junior/Senior Parent Night. 2013-2014. Go Center. Erica Denae Ramos Financial Aid Officer Rules of the Go Center:   All students must sign in Be prepared with a USB to save their work   Have a pass if coming from class

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PSJA MEMORIAL HS Junior/Senior Parent Night

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  1. PSJAMEMORIAL HSJunior/SeniorParent Night 2013-2014

  2. Go Center • Erica Denae Ramos • Financial Aid Officer • Rules of the Go Center: •   All students must sign in • Be prepared with a USB to save their work •   Have a pass if coming from class • Current Go Center Hours 7:30am-4:15pm. Monday thru Friday.

  3. Counseling Staff2013-2014 • Dominique Caro Head/Early College Counselor Counselor • Patricia Guajardo (A – De la Rosa) • Roel Guajardo (De Leon – G) • Dora Mata (H – M) • Gloria Gutierrez (N – Roq) • Eric Guerra (Ros – Z) • Rachel Santillan - Clerk Department Working Hours Time: 7:30AM – 5:00PM Phone: 956-354-2422

  4. RankRango • Raw GPA is configured using all the grades a student obtains since his freshmen year up to the fifth six weeks of their senior year and dividing by the number of grades. • El GPA escalculadousandotodaslascalificacionesque el estudianteobtienedesde el gradonueve hasta lasquintasseissemanas del ultimo ano y dividiendopor el numero de grados.

  5. Rank with weight Rangocon peso • The following weight is added to classes as long as the student took the course for the whole year and earned a grade of a 70 or better. • El peso siguienteesagregado a cadaclasesiempe y cuando el estudiantehaigatomado la clasetodo el ano y la paso con unacalificacion de 70 o mas alto.

  6. Important Importante Important Importante Para tenerunaoportunidad de ser parte del diezporciento de suclase, los estudiantestienenquecompletarsusmedidasparadiciembre de su ultimo ano. Dos de lasmedidastienenque ser de clasesbasicas. Las otras dos pueden ser de claseselectivas. Todaslascuatromedidaspueden ser de clasesbasicas. • In order to compete for a slot in the top ten percent, a student must complete their four measures by December of their senior year. • Two of the measures have to be core. The other two can be from an elective. • All four can come out core classes.

  7. TEXAS SCHOLAR REQUIREMENTSREQUISITOS PARA SER TEXAS SCHOLAR MUST: Graduate from high school having completed the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program AND Complete at least two courses while in high school eligible for college credit. DEBEN: Graduarse de high school de bajo del plan Recomendado o el Distinguido y Completarpor lo menos dos claseselegiblesparacredito de colegio.

  8. 3 Graduation Plans 3 Planes de Credits required GraduacionCreditosRequeridos 24 24 27 27 27 27 *Pending TEA updates

  9. RecommendedDAP • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Social Studies • 4 Science • 1 P.E. • ½ year of Speech • 2 Foreign Language • 1 Fine Arts • 6 ½ Electives • *Obtain Level II Satisfactory • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Social Studies • 4 Science • 1 P.E. • ½ year of Speech • *3 Foreign Language • *Pre-Calculus • 1 Fine Arts • *5 ½ Electives • *4 Measures (at least 2 core) B or better per semester (College Grade) *Pending TEA Updates

  10. DAP 4 maneras de obtener las medidas 4 ways of earning measures Tambien debe obtener 3 creditos de lenguaje estranjero del mismo idioma Must also obtain 3 credits of the same Foreign Language Tambien debe de tomar Pre-Calculo Must also take Pre-Calculus

  11. Texas Compulsory Attendance • Students must attend school every day.(§ 25.085) • No credit unless they attended 90% of the classes (§ 25.092) • 3 or more days/parts absent within a four-week period, a warning letter may be filed on for criminal truancy charge (§ 25.095) • May result incharge with a criminal offense. (§ 25.093) • Absent w/o excuse for 10 or more days/partsschool must file criminal truancy charges (§ 25.094)

  12. Excused Absence • EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY: (i.e., athletics, UIL competition, band/choir, etc.) • MENTOR: (i.e., the student mentoring another student.) • RELIGIOUS HOLY DAY: Religious holy day. Includes days of travel. Must follow district policy. • MEDICAID APPOINTMENT: Medicaid-eligible and is participating in the Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. • ILLNESS: Personal illness or doctor’s appointment

  13. Excused Absence Continued… • COURT: Court proceedings • HUMAN SERVICES: Referred to the Texas Department of Human Services for abuse or neglect. • PRE-APPROVED REASON: Temporary absence if approved by the principal. REMEMBER, IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT FOR A REASON NOT LISTED ITS UNEXCUSED. NOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL ABSENCES AND SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO ATTENDANCE CLERK WITHIN 48 HOURS.

  14. NG’s • An NG (No grade) is given to students who are not present 10% of the class time or more in each class. • Students need to make up absences after school and on Saturdays to receive credit. • Keep posted to announcements and our website for further info.

  15. Tutoring NGs • All core departments offer tutoring upon request after school • Please keep posted to our school website for further info. • http://wolverines.psjaisd.us/ • An NG (No grade) is given to students who are not present 10% of the class time or more in each class. • Students need to make up absences on Saturdays to receive credit. • Keep posted to announcements and our website for further info.

  16. Student Grade Reports Progress Reports • Reflect 3 weeks of student progress in the current class. • Informs students of current average and gives them an opportunity to improve their grade point average before a 6 weeks failing grades is earned. Report Cards • Six Week Reporting Period reflects 6 weeks of student earned grades. What are Passing Grades? • Passing grades (70+) • Dual-credit grades (80+) to get DAP measure

  17. Credit Recovery • Nova-net – Computer-based Credit recovery for students that have already taken courses and need to recover credits. After-school Saturdays 3:45-4:45 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. • Credit Recovery – Night School Monday thru Wednesday (5:00-7:30) Coming Soon

  18. Career Pathways • Human Services and Agriculture • Law • Business • Technology • Engineering • Health Science

  19. Law Enforcement • Introduces students to professions in law enforcement at the local, state and federal level • Preparation for a career in law enforcement • Overview of the federal and state court systems

  20. Human Services and Agriculture • Livestock Production • Investigations through field • and laboratory experiences • Child Development • Personal Care Services

  21. Business • Financial Management Principles • Create Word Processing Documents • Learn about Multimedia Software • Help students learn about transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education

  22. Technology • Computer and Technology Applications • Focus on Fundamental Elements and Principles of Visual Arts/Design • Advertising and Visual Communication • Create quality photographs

  23. Health Science • Overview of support services and • the health care industry • Introduce students to medical terms • Expose students to numerous health careers • Students conduct field and laboratory investigations

  24. PSJA Memorial ECHS Director, Elia Corona Elia.corona@psjaisd.us PSJA Memorial ECHS Counselor, Dominique Caro-Garza Dominique.caro@psjaisd.us (956)354-2420 PSJA Memorial ECHS

  25. ECHS will offer the Core Curriculum provided by the South Texas College • The Core Curriculum consists of the 42-48 academic semester credit hours approved by THECB for transfer among all public community and technical colleges and public universities in Texas. PSJA Memorial ECHS

  26. Optimal Goal of the ECHS Program Students will complete an Associates Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies PSJA Memorial ECHS

  27. Concurrent EnrollmentAdmission Criteria Be a high school junior or senior on target toward graduating under a Recommended or DAP Graduation Plan Submit official verification of having met the criteria for concurrent enrollment Meet the Texas Success Initiative Meet UTPA Concurrent Enrollment Application Deadlines Pending TEA & Updates

  28. Official Transcript • Submit official verification of having met the criteria for one of the programs: • Rank in the top 10 percent of your graduating class • Have a 90 or above grade point average (based on grades in academic courses such as English, math, natural sciences, social studies and foreign languages) • Score a minimum ACT composite of 22 • Score a minimum SAT combined score of 1030 (Verbal/Critical Reading and Math) Pending UTPA Update 2014

  29. South Texas College • Dual Enrollment Program • Students remain at their local high school campus, enjoying the benefits of high school participation while earning college-level credit • Student must complete his/her sophomore year, few exceptions Admissions Process: In order to apply for STC students must turn in the following documentation: Step 1: Complete Apply Texas for STC for current semester Apply online at www.applytexas.org Step 2: Provide Ms. Mata (STC Contact) your copy of your high school transcript; including TAKS, TSI or Accuplacer Scores Step 3: Provide a copy of your TAKS, TSI or Accuplacer scores *If these three steps are not completed you will not be enrolled and therefore availability might not be guaranteed.

  30. Scores for TAKS Students or THEA Only! • Testing Requirements • THEA: • If Grandfathered into THEA • New TSI Scores Pending TEA Update. • Accuplacer: • New requirements will be updated by TEA and announced in late October • Minimum TAKS Scores (11th/12th gr. only) • English 2200 • Writing 3 • Math 2200 • Minimum THEA Scores • English 230 • Writing 220 • Math 230 • Minimum ACCUPLACER Scores • Reading 61 • Writing SS80 + E –5 • Math 68

  31. STC Special Programs DEEA, DEMSA, DECSA,DECJA • Students must enroll during their sophomore year. • These programs are two year programs and students must be seriously interested in pursuing a career in Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, or Criminal Justice For more information: http://academicaffairs.southtexascollege.edu/highschool/pdf/Academies_Recruitment_Presentation.pdf • Estosprogramas son de dos anosparaestudiantesqueseriamenteestaninteresados en unacarrera en ingenriería, biologia, ciencias de computación,ocriminologia • Los estudiantes se enlistandurantesusegundoano. Para masinformacion: http://academicaffairs.southtexascollege.edu/highschool/pdf/Academies_Recruitment_Presentation.pdf

  32. How to apply for UTPA Concurrent Enrollment? • Go to the website online at http://www.applytexas.org and complete the application process. • Complete the UTPA paper application that requires parental and school official signatures. • Request Official Transcript & Individual TAKS Scores from MHS Registrar's Office. • Turn in compiled information to Mrs. Gutierrez in the Counseling Department. Testing Information For more information about TSI, ACCUPLACER, ACT or SAT testing dates and fees, contact: University Testing Services (956)-292-7584 or testing@utpa.edu

  33. Texas Success InitiativePending TEA Update In compliance with Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, you must either take a state-approved assessment or be exempt from TSI prior to attending orientation and enrolling in any college-level coursework. Your results will not be used for admission purposes. • State-approved assessments include: TSI, ASSET, ACCUPLACER or COMPASS. You are TSI exempt if you submit verification that you have completed one of the following: • TAKS (12th Grade Scores): 2200 Math and 2200 ELA with a Writing score of 3 • ACT: 23 Composite with a 19 English and 19 Math • SAT: 1070 combined score (Verbal/Critical Reading and Math) with a 500 Verbal/Critical Reading and 500 Math

  34. Welcome Back Migrant Students and Parents PSJA Memorial Migrant Department From left to right: Imelda Cadena - Migrant Counselor Iris Flores - Lab Manager Maggie Veliz - Guidance Associate (956) 354-2420 ext# 6383 Mr. Jorge Palacios Migrant Director (956) 354-2049

  35. Services That the Migrant Program Provides Our Students Support Services: Health/Dental/Eye care School Supplies School Shirts Instructional Services: UT- Austin Distance Learning for Secondary Students Credit By Exam Dual Credit/ Concurrent Enrollment Academic Assistance Credit Recovery with APEX After School Tutoring Extra tutoring with peer tutors

  36. We pledge to move our students forward into a college ready, college connected, and college complete school year. Thank You for allowing us to serve your children.

  37. Questions? Thank You!

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