McKinney Boyd High School Registration for the 2014-2015 School Year

1. McKinney Boyd High School Registration for the 2014-2015 School Year

2. Counselors • 9th Grade (A-K) Rebecca Oaxaca • 9th Grade (L-Z) Rachel Mitchell • 10th – 12th Grades (A-E) Bob Bevenour • 10th – 12th Grades (F-La) Mona Daley • 10th – 12th Grades (Le-Ri) Samantha Lucia • 10th – 12th Grades (Rj-Z) Sandi Shelton • Intervention Specialist Lisa Wingo

3. Registration: The ProcessCurrent Juniors Students will register through their Social Studies classes on the following dates: • February 14: Receive registration materials. • February 18-20: Meet with counselors and register for 2014-2015 courses.

4. Registration: The ProcessCurrent Sophomores Students will register through their Social Studies classes on the following dates: • February 21: Receive registration materials • February 24-27: Meet with counselors and register for 2014-2015 courses.

5. Registration: The ProcessCurrent Freshmen Students will register through their Social Studies classes on the following dates: • March 17: Receive registration materials • March 18-21: Meet with counselors and register for 2014-2015 courses.

6. What you will need to register Registration card completed with parent signature. Important: You must have electives and 4 alternates listed and ranked. Electives Alternates

7. The back of the registration card lists available elective courses for your grade level

8. Academic Planning Guide 2014-2015 The MISD Academic Planning Guide is the official document outlining course descriptions, requirements and policies, and other pertinent information. It is extremely important to be familiar with this document. It is posted online and updated regularly. The online version is the OFFICIAL standard. The APG is available in the “Quick Links” section of the MISD home page.

9. Looking at a Course Description • Read carefully in the APG: Grade level .5 unit = one semester 1 unit = two semesters

10. Prerequisites? • A prerequisite is a course which must be completed before you are allowed to take another • Example: You must have Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources before you can take Small Animal Management

11. Applications and Teacher Approval • Teacher approval or an application is required for certain courses • Example: You must have teacher approval from your middle school art teacher to take PreAP Art I

12. What happens if I’m absent on registration day? • You will need to make an appointment to see your counselor during Make-up Registration: • March 24-28

13. What do I sign up for? First and foremost, courses needed for graduation. Let’s look at the graduation requirements…

14. Requirements for Graduation:see Academic Planning Guide • 4 credits English • 4 credits Math • 4 credits Science • 4 credits Social Studies • 2 years of the same Language Other Than English • 1 credit Fine Arts • .5 credit Professional Communications • .5 credit Health • 1 credit P.E. or Athletics • 5 credits of electives • Total of 26 credits needed to graduate

15. ENGLISH • Nothing can take the place of English I, II, III, and IV • PreAP and AP English are weighted courses; open enrollment • ESOL I and II are followed by English III and English IV

16. Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4th year of Math (beyond Algebra II) MATHEMATICSThe sequence of courses is… Algebra I Geometry MMA Algebra II

17. See your current math teacher or counselor if unsure whether to take Math Models or Algebra II after Geometry MATHEMATICSThe sequence of courses is… Algebra I Geometry MMA Algebra II

18. Math Options Beyond Algebra II: • Foundations of College Math • PreAP or Academic Precalculus • AP Statistics • AP Computer Science • Engineering Mathematics • AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC • Dual Credit College Algebra (.5 credit) • Dual Credit Calculus for Business and Economics (. 5 credit) Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide

19. Mathematics Be cautious about advancing to pre-AP math classes! Example: academic Algebra II to Pre-Calculus pre-AP. The rigor of the pre-AP / AP curriculum is significant! Be sure you are a good candidate for this move.

20. Biology Chemistry Physics or Principles of Technology 4th year of Science SCIENCEThe sequence of courses is… Biology IPC Chemistry Physics or Prin. of Technology

21. Science Options Beyond Physics: • Astronomy • Anatomy & Physiology • Environmental Systems • AP Biology (no longer double blocked) • AP Chemistry (no longer double blocked) • AP Physics 2 • AP Physics-C • AP Environmental Science • Dual Credit Earth/Space Science & Lab • Advanced Animal Science • Forensic Science Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide

22. Changes to Physics (after completing Biology and Chemistry): No longer offered--- Pre-AP Physics AP Physics B Physics options--- Academic Physics AP Physics 1 (pre-requisite to AP Physics 2 for senior year)

23. SOCIAL STUDIESThe sequence of courses is… World Geography (or PreAP) World History (or AP) U.S. History (or AP) Government/Economics (or AP)

24. Fine ArtsYou need 1.0 credit in the same course. • Art / AP Art History • Theater • Choir • Band • Dance • AP Music Theory • Orchestra • Floral Design

25. World Language 2 years in the same language: French German Latin Spanish American Sign Language Chinese

26. Health and Professional Communications One semester of each.

27. Physical Education • P.E. classes (.5 credit each) • Partners P.E. (application process) • Cheerleading (try-out required) • Drill Team (try-out required) • Aerobic Dance • Band (fall semester only) • Off-campus P.E. (Must be an Olympic sport & submit application. Fee of $100 per semester.) • Athletics—specify your sport when completing your registration card.

28. Electives Read carefully in the Academic Planning Guide: Grade level requirements Prerequisite requirements Teacher recommendation / application / audition Location (MHS/MNHS/MBHS) If you do not meet the criteria of the course, including the instructor’s approval, you will be removed and placed in one of your alternate choices.

29. AVID AVID is a college prep-class designed to help students get ready for college! In the AVID elective class you will: Learn Study & Organizational Skills Start Planning & Preparing for College Attend College Field Trips Develop Leadership Skills through Team Building Prepare for the SAT using ePrep For more information, contact Mrs. Moranza at tmoranza@mckinneyisd.net or stop by H213

30. NEWCLASSES Architecture and Construction: • “Principles of Architecture and Construction” (10/11/12) • “Practicum in Construction Management: Supervision, Safety, and Quality Control” 3 blocks at MHS. (12) • “Practicum in Construction Management: HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical” 3 blocks at MHS. (12) • “Practicum in Construction Management: Architecture & Design” 3 blocks at MHS. (12) • “Practicum in Construction Management: Building Trades & Carpentry” 3 blocks at MHS. (12)

31. NEWCLASSES Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics: • “Aviation Transportation Systems” 10/11/12. • “Logistics, Planning, & Management in Aviation” (2 periods at MNHS) 11/12. • “Practicum in Pilot Training” (2 periods at MNHS) 12. • “Practicum in Aviation Mechanics” (2 periods at MNHS) 12.

32. NEWCLASSES Information Technology: • “IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12 • “Networking +” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12 • “CCNA 1: Cisco Exploration 1—Networking Essentials” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12 • “Fundamentals of Info. Security +” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12 • “CCNA 2: Cisco Exploration 2. Routing Protocols & Concepts” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12

33. NEWCLASSES Health Science: “Practicum in Health Science—Personal Training” (2 periods at MNHS), 12 “Practicum in Health Science—Physical Therapy” (2 periods at MNHS), 12

34. OTHER NEWCLASSES • Chinese I • Art & Media Communication II • Leadership Education (ROTC) at MHS

35. Electives Read course descriptions before enrolling. Some courses may not make if too few students sign up for the course. Some of your elective choices may conflict with one another. We will choose which one to keep on your schedule based on how you rank your choices.

36. Electives List 4 alternate electives on your card and rank them by importance. Make sure you have chosen alternate courses you can live with! If you don’t list any alternates, if we need to, we will choose a course for you! (And, you won’t be able to change it after the school year begins.)

37. CTE Clusters & Locations CLUSTER Starter Courses Advanced Sequence NAME (All campuses- Gr.9 & up) MBHS, MNHS, or MHS? Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 0905 varies by program Architecture and Construction 0917 MHS Arts, A/V Technology & Comm. 0924 ALL Business Management and Admin. 0927 ALL Education and Training 0934 ALL Finance 0927 or 0939 ALL Health Science 0943 MNHS Human Services 0949 ALL Information Technology 0928 or 0959 MHS, MBHS Law, Public Safety, Corr. & Security 0965 MNHS, MBHS Marketing 0972 or 0973 ALL Science, Technology, Engineering & Math 0985 varies by program

38. Integrated Courses • To give students more opportunities to earn credits, two courses may be integrated so that the TEKS for both courses are taught simultaneously during a single class period. Upon successful completion, the student would earn credit for both courses. Availability of courses varies from campus to campus. Your counselor can give you information about integrated courses offered at Boyd High School. Example: Health credit through Principles of Health Science.

39. Distinguished Achievement Program • 3 years of a Language Other than English • Four Advanced Measures Advanced measures meet the standards included in 19 TAC §74.13(a)(3). They reflect student performance at a college or professional level and are assessed by external evaluators. Examples of Advanced Measures are: • Original Research Project (limit 2) • Test Data (AP Exams with 3 or higher; Commended score on the PSAT/NMSQT) • College / Dual Credit Courses (Eng, Gov, Econ or U.S. History) Details in the Academic Planning Guide

40. Dual Credit /Collin College • Requirements: -Grade 11 or 12, on track to graduate within four years -Overall GPA 3.0 -Passed all sections of STAAR -Meet Collin College requirements (including tuition) Dual Credit courses are given Pre-AP weighted grade points.

41. Dual Credit /Collin College • Course Offerings: • English Composition and Rhetoric (ENG1301 and 1302) • Macroeconomics (Econ 2301) • American Government (Govt 2302) • United States History (HIST 1301 and 1302) • College Algebra (MATH 1314) Earth Science (GEOL 1401) Stars and Galaxies (PHYS 1403) • Calculus for Business and Economics (1325)

42. The AP Program • These courses offer high rigor (college level expectations) and great preparation for your college experience. • Some PreAP/AP courses have required summer reading. • Be aware that these courses have “open” enrollment, but there are strict guidelines in your contract regarding exiting the course. • Choose courses wisely with consideration for your overall schedule and your areas of passion.

43. The AP Program (continued) • You should expect: • 5-6 hours of outside work PER course PER week. • Challenging and interesting assignments with a heavy emphasis on critical reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills. • To have strong organizational and time management skills (pay attention to your syllabus). • Students may not exit an AP/PAP course until after the fifteenth day of the semester. • AP/PAP seminar Thursday, February 27

44. Pre-AP/AP Seminar Our annual Pre-AP / AP Seminar will be held at MBHS Thursday, February 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Teachers and students will describe in detail the various aspects of our Pre-AP and AP programs.

45. GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS Freshman-9th 0-5.5 credits Sophomore-10th 6-11.5 credits Junior-11th 12-17.5 credits Senior-12th 18+ credits Classifications are made at the beginning of the school year and will remain the same throughout that school year.

46. Course Verification In early May, course verifications will be mailed home. Please follow the instructions on the form to make any course request changes. The deadline to make ALL changes is June 5.

47. Your Course Selections After the school year begins, schedule changes will be made ONLYaccording to the guidelines listed in the Academic Planning Guide. This does not include, “I changed my mind about an elective.” So plan your year carefully. Remember, our master schedule and staffing is based on your original choices.

48. Senior ReleaseSeniors only(5 of 7 courses) All seniors must be enrolled in at least 5 credit-producing courses each semester. The “Senior 5/7 Dismissal Program” form MUST be completed and turned in to the counselors this spring in order to have late arrival / early dismissal next school year. When in doubt, turn in the form!

49. Senior ReleaseSeniors only(5 of 7 courses) Must be on track to graduate. All STAAR exams must be passed. If any semester 1 classes are failed, senior release periods will be removed for the second semester. Sign up for 7 classes and alternates on your pre-registration card. Be sure to indicate on your Senior Release form what classes to drop in order to get release periods.

50. Planning for College Earn the highest grades you can early in high school! If you rank in the top 10% of your graduating class, you are guaranteed admission to the Texas public college of your choice (excludes the University of Texas at Austin). You must apply and meet the college deadlines, even if top 10%.