Grade 8 to 9 Course Selection and Pre-Registration

1. Grade 8 to 9Course Selection andPre-Registration Burnet High School Spring 2019

2. BHS ADMIN TEAM Principal Casey Burkhart Instructional AP Kristi Carruthers Assistant Principals Randy Chafin A-K Jennifer Stewart L-Z Counselors Jane Jeffries A-K Trisha Cook L-Z College & Career Coordinator Jill Castillo PRINCIPALS COUNSELORS

3. Agenda • Transition to High School • Graduation Requirements • Endorsement Pathways • Pre-Registration2019-20

4. Pre-Registration Activities January 14 Student Endorsement Presentation @ BMS January 14-17 Course selection lessons in homeroom January 17 Parent Night Presentation January 18BHS Tour and Presentation January 22 Course selection and four year plans with BHS staff January 25 Course selections due &Individual student meetings Late Spring: Course verification process

5. The Middle School to High School Transition Moving on to high school from middle school is an important event in your education. New experiences, new friends, and new responsibilities are in store. Your teachers, counselors, and principals are here to help you make a successful transition.

6. The Rules of the Game Change. • Promotion is out - Classification is in. • 9 periods out/no homeroom-8 periods in. • Tests abound-Final exams, STAAR, TSI, ASVAB, PSAT, SAT/ACT, etc. • An Endorsement Pathway is required.

7. Your Grades Count! • Grade Point Average shows how you did overall in all of your courses. If you get straight A’s you have a 4.0 GPA. • Check grades regularly on txConnect • Your transcript is your official high school record. • NOTE: Applying for college during the summer before 12th grade means 9th grade determines 1/3 of a student’s WGPA!

8. ACADEMICS… • Rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for college and/or post-secondary employment. • Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses • College credit while in high school • ASU Dual Credit Opportunities • Advanced Placement Test Scores for 3 or above • Fees required for AP and Dual Credit Courses

9. PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT… • Clubs and Organizations • Service Projects and Activities • UIL Activities and Competitions • Special Events • SPH * High School vs. Middle School

10. CAREER PLANNING… • Endorsement Pathways • Performance Acknowledgements • Industry Certifications • Student Portfolio Development -Naviance • Occupational Exploration • College Search • Employment Skills • Student Center • BHS Counselor Webpage

11. Graduation Requirements Students must successfully earn at least 26 credits in a plan of study that includes specific courses in English, math, science, social studies, and other required courses and electives. Students must also select and complete an endorsement as mandated under HB5.

12. Foundation Graduation Plan Distinguished level of Achievement is required for Automatic Admission

13. Endorsement Pathways Endorsement pathways are intended to give students opportunity to take a concentration of related courses in high school to help them be better prepared for post-secondary education and careers.

14. Endorsements • Multi-Disciplinary • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industry • Public Service • STEM Endorsements can be changed.

17. Please Note… • In general, students must earn 4 credits from a sequence of related courses designated for a particular endorsement pathway. • While it is possible for students to meet the requirements for more than one endorsement, “collecting” endorsements is not really the intent of the mandate. • Scheduling conflicts may require students to set priorities regarding the endorsement completion requirement.

18. High School Course Catalog The following information references the Burnet ISD High School Course Catalog which is available online at: https://bhs.burnetcisd.net/

19. Course Choice Sheet Your key to successful course selection

21. Course Selection • Core/Academic Choices: English, Math, Science, Social Studies • PIT (Required class for 9th grade) • P.E.-Athletics, Foundations of P.E., Dance, Marching Band (Fall only) • Fine Arts –Art, Band, Dance, Theatre, Choir • Foreign Language • Electives based on Endorsements & STAAR Scores

22. CHECKLIST: ___Name and ID ___Core Subjects ___PIT ___LOTE and Electives ___Alternates ___Signatures Choose 8 classes and 2 Alternates

23. Course Selection &Course Verification • Parents who want to make changes to their child’s course requests after the student meets with his/her counselor will need to wait until the course verification process in the spring. • Schools will not make any changes requested after the due date and before the course verification process. • You will receive a course verification form later this spring.  At that time, you may make changes to your child’s course requests, sign it, and then return the form. • We want all changes completed in writing with a parent signature during the course verification process.

24. Who Should Take AP and Pre-AP Classes? Before enrolling in Pre-AP and AP courses, students should consider: • Interest in intense exploration of the course material. • Strong personal commitment to accomplishing objectives and requirements of course. • Strong academic history as demonstrated by academic records and state assessments. • Ability to dedicate appropriate time. • Willingness to stretch academically. • Willingness to work hard.

25. AP and Pre-AP Classes Decision Data • PSAT scores • STAAR scores • Previous grades/success • Teacher Recommendation • Counselor Recommendation *Advanced Course Night March 21 *Students are required to take AP Exams

26. Schedule Change Guidelines Schedule changes for electives are not permitted Requests for schedule changes will be approved for the following reasons: • Error in schedule (This will be confirmed by counselor and the course verification form. If the course verification form was not returned, this request will be denied.) • Student failure in prerequisite course • Change in program/level (athletics, band, choir, etc.) • Level changes as recommended by teachers and counselor with parental knowledge and principal approval

27. Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit may be requested twice during the school year: the 5th week of school ~ OR ~ one week before the last day of the fall semester (to begin in an on-level course for the spring semester). • Students who enroll in GT courses will be required to adhere to the Burnet CISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment

28. Please note… • Course selection worksheets need to be filled out completely and legible! • Student and parent signatures are required! • Course Selection Worksheets need to be submitted to your child’s Social Studies teacher by Friday, January 25th.

29. REMIND 101 Stay connected with the counseling team. Get information and reminders! Text: @g9989a to:81010

30. QUESTIONS? For further information regarding BCISD pre-registration after today’s presentation, please contact your middle school counselor. All resources are also available on the BHS website on the Counseling Department website found under Departments and Clubs.

31. THANK YOU! We look forward to working with you and your family over the next 4 years.