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1. WelcomeHigh School Orientation
2. High School Counseling Staff Marcos Esquivel, Academic Counselor (A-K) 9-12th Tracy Reinen, Academic Counselor (L-Z) 9th-12th Craig Schraub, Special Education Counselor Dede Braun, Dual Credit Counselor Priscilla Schier, Counselor Secretary
3. Graduation Requirements
4. Graduation Plans Distinguished Recommended
5. 26 Total CreditsRECOMMENDED PLAN 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 4 Science 1 Fine Arts 2 Foreign Language 1 P.E. .5 Speech 5.5 Electives
6. 26 Total CreditsDISTINGUISHED PLAN 3 Foreign Language 1 P.E. (required) .5 Speech 4.5 Electives 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 4 Science 1 Fine Arts
7. Distinguished Graduate Plan Complete Recommended Plan One additional credit in Foreign Language Achieve any combination of four of the following: *Score 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination *A grade of 80 or higher on each semester college course *Original research project
8. What’sdifferent about AP courses? AP courses provide college-level curriculum Require 1-2 hours of homework per night Every student is encouraged to take the AP course exam at the end of the school year Every student at every school takes the same 3-hour AP exam at the same specified time in May Scores range from 1-5 Students making a score of 3, 4, or 5 may be eligible for college credit based on their high school AP exam score. Scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on one AP exam = 1 advanced measure for the Distinguished graduation plan
9. Dual Credit Courses LVISD has academic and technical dual credit partnerships agreements with St. Phillips College Students earn high school and college credit at the same time A qualifying score on the TSI exam must be met before enrolling in a dual credit course or Qualify for exemption based on STARR scores
10. English Language Arts Courses * A summer reading assignment may be recommended
11. Mathematics Courses
12. Science Courses d to take Physics as per new state requirements.
13. Social Studies Courses * A summer reading assignment may be recommended
14. Physical Education Every student needs 1 credit P.E. Classes (i.e. Fitness for Life, Team Sports, Individual Sports) Athletics Marching Band Dance Cheerleading
15. Foreign Language 2 credits of the same foreign language (Re Spanish I (PAP) American Sign Language I Spanish II (PAP) American Sign Language II Spanish III
16. Speech Professional Communication Every student needs .5 credit
17. Fine ArtsEvery student needs 1 credit Art Theatre Technical Theatre Dance Band Choir Principles & Elements of Floral Design
18. Electives Every student needs at least 5.5credits Recommended or 4.5 credits Distinguished Refer to course descriptions
19. CTE Clusters LA VERNIA HIGH SCHOOL Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Principles of Ag, Food, & Natural Resources Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech/Livestock Prod Ag Powers Systems Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology Horticulture Principals & Elements of Floral Design Law, & Public Safety Law Enforcement Forensic Science Human Resource Services Principals of Human Services Child Development Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Child Guidance Media Technology & Communications Digital & Interactive Media Graphic Design & Illustration Adv. Graphics Design & Illustration AV Production Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts Practicum in Culinary Arts Marketing, Business & Finance Money Matters Entrepreneurship Principals Information Technology Career Development Career Preparation Information Technology Computer Maintenance Computer Programming
20. General Overview HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for: Endorsements; Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or Performance Acknowledgements. This becomes effective with 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 will have the option of transitioning to this graduation program.
21. Graduation Overview 22-credit Foundation Program -17 specified credits + 5 electives 26-credit Endorsements -19 specified credits + 7 electives 26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement -19 specified credits, including Algebra II + 7 electives For ANY student: Performance Acknowledgements
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23. Education Service Center, Region 13
24. Programs of Study by Endorsements Arts and Humanities Visual Arts Performing Arts – Instrumental Performing Arts – Theatre Performing Arts – Dance
25. Programs of Study by Endorsements Business and Industry Audio/Video Technology and Film Graphic Design Communications Business Financial Management and Accounting Agriculture Focus Culinary Arts Information Technology/Programming Your Text Here
26. Programs of Study by Endorsements Public Service Law Enforcement Services Human Services Services Your Text Here
27. Program of Study by Endorsement STEM Science Focus Math Focus Computer Science Focus Math/Science/Computer Science Combination Your Text Here Your Text Here
28. Programs of Study by Endorsement Multidisciplinary Option A – 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence (4 advanced courses) Option B – 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics (4X4) Option C – 4 credits in AP, DC selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Adv Eng 4 Science – Bio, IPC, or Adv Sci, 2 more Adv Sci 4 Math – Alg 1, Geometry, 2 Adv Math* 3 SS – W History, or W Geography, US History, Government/Economics Health/Professional Communication 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 6 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2 6 more elective credits
29. College Preparatory Course Effective 2014-2015 College prep course for ELA and math must offered. Course developed in partnership with Alamo Community College For 12th grade students who: do not meet college readiness standards or whose performance indicates they are not ready to perform entry-level college coursework. did not pass math and/or ELA End-of-Course tests
30. Attendance Students must attend class 90% of the time in order to receive credit for the course. Absences cannot exceed 9 (per class) in a semester. Medical appointments are excused. If a student earns a 70 or better in a class, but is denied credit due to attendance he or she will be required to make up hours to receive the credit. The student will meet with an Administrator to be assigned a credit recovery plan.
31. Promotion Policy & Its Implications In order to move from grade level to grade level, students must: earn a total number of credits each year have some of those credits in specific courses To advance to the 10th grade = 6 total credits including: English, Science, Social Studies, and Math 11th grade = 12 total credits including 2 in English, 2 in math, 2 science & 2 social studies 12th grade = 19 total credits & enrolled in all courses needed for graduation.
32. 11th Grade Checklist Understand the college admission process and all the things you will need to send to colleges in order to apply. Understand the difference between early admission and regular admission. Have taken the SAT and/or ACT at least once and reported my scores to my top school choices. Understand the admission requirements for my top school choices. Research scholarships, grants, and other types of financial assistance you may qualify for. Inform any teachers, counselor, community service personnel, etc. of your wishes for them to write you a letter of recommendation. Start planning out your college application essay. Make plans to visit colleges you are interested in if you have not done so already.
33. 12th Grade Checklist Determine the types of colleges you want to apply to. Choose at least 5 colleges. (always have at least one “safety” school on your list. “Safety” school is a school you know you will meet the requirements for admission to) Take SAT and ACT exams during the fall semester. Research and apply for scholarships. Earn strong grades. Take advantage of opportunities for leadership and responsibility to help round out your college applications. Complete college applications. Obtain letters of recommendation. Write your essay(s). Complete college applications, scholarship applications, and FAFSA. Send transcripts
34. USEFUL  WEB  SITES www.collegeboard.org www.act.org www.applytexas.org www.fastweb.com
35. Thank You!