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Class of 2016

Class of 2016. 8 th Grade Presentation Ms. Ingram, 9 th Grade Counselor Ms. Forbes-Deese, Lead Counselor. 2012 – 2013 ADMINISTRATION. Ms. Majewski…. 9 th Grade Principal A-L Mrs. Wilson…… 9 th Grade Principal M-Z. 4 x 4 PROGRAM 26 Credits . English = 4 credits

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Class of 2016

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  1. Class of 2016 8th Grade Presentation Ms. Ingram, 9th Grade Counselor Ms. Forbes-Deese, Lead Counselor

  2. 2012 – 2013 ADMINISTRATION • Ms. Majewski…. 9th Grade Principal A-L • Mrs. Wilson…… 9th Grade Principal M-Z

  3. 4 x 4 PROGRAM26 Credits • English =4 credits • Math = 4 credits (Must include: Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II + 1 other) • Science = 4 credits (Must include: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics + 1 other) • Social Studies =4 credits (will include: World Geography, World History, US History, Government, and Economics ) • Physical Education or Equivalent =1 credit • Fine Arts =1 credit • Foreign Language =2 credits • Health= 0.5credits • Communication Applications =0.5 credits • Electives=5.0 credits

  4. CREDITS GradeCreditsClassification 10 5.5 Sophomore 11 12 Junior 12 19 Senior 26 Graduation

  5. SEMESTER GRADES Example1st 6wks grade86 2nd 6wks grade90 3rd 6wks grade88 SemesterExam*78 Semester grade342  4 =85.5 *Semester exams count as ¼ of the students semester grade. STAAR exams may change this formula!

  6. Grading Systems Academic Level Major Grades – 50% Minor Grades – 35% Other - 15% AP Level Major Grades – 70% Minor Grades – 20% Other - 10% Pre-AP Level Major Grades – 60% Minor Grades – 30% Other - 10%

  7. Grading Systems Examples AP Level Major Grades – 70% Minor Grades – 20% Other - 10% Academic Level Major Grades – 50% Minor Grades – 35% Other - 15% Pre-AP Level Major Grades – 60% Minor Grades – 30% Other - 10% Academic Level 60 X .50 = 30 90 X .35 = 31.5 85 X .15 = 12.75 Average – 74.25 AP Level 70 x .70 = 49 95 x .20 = 19 100 x .10 = 10 Average – 78 Pre-AP Level 60 x .60 = 36 85 x .30 = 25.5 70 x .10 = 70 Average – 68.5

  8. Grading ScaleGrade Points NumericalLetterAcademicPreAP/GT 90-100 A 4 5 80-89 B 3 4 75-79 C 2 3 70-74 D 1 2 69 & below F 0 0

  9. GRADE POINT AVERAGE • SUBJECTGRADEGRADE POINTS • English I 78 2 • Algebra I 85 3 • World Geo 91 4 • Pre AP Biology 925 • PE 95 4 • Art I 93 4 • Total Grade Points 22 • Take the total grade points. • Divide the total by the number of courses attempted. • 22  6 courses = 3.66 (GPA = 3.66)

  10. CLASS RANK Class Rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for grades 9-12. GPA= Total grade points # of semester courses taken Class rank will be determined during the spring semester of the junioryear and will be updated after each subsequent semester.

  11. 2012 - 2013Course Selection

  12. Course Request Worksheet Katy ISD Planning Guide Each student will receive two Documents.

  13. 2012-13Course Request Worksheet

  14. ◦The worksheet is printed on NCR paper to duplicate your course desires. ◦Please use ink to complete the form. If there is a mistake simply draw a line through the mistake and write the correction above or below.◦Please print your last name, first name and student ID number legibly.◦Please print the grade anticipated for the 2012-13 school year.◦Please follow the instructions!

  15. ◦Please fill out the worksheet completely. To include the course number and name. ◦Most of your course selection worksheets have pre-selected coursesso you are only responsible for the open space. ◦Remember this is not the order that you schedule will be printed. These are ONLY course desires!◦Please provide alternative courses for more options.

  16. The Rules • Make sure to read the course catalog. There may be prerequisites required for courses or grade restrictions. • Only 9th graders with a teacher recommendation will be allowed to take a foreign language. • Seniors are given priority so please be flexible. • Must provide two classes for semester long courses. • Remember your course selection worksheet for data entry.

  17. 2012 Course Selection • Begins in January and continues throughout the spring. • Keep Your Options open!

  18. We look Forward to seeing you at Ram Camp in August 2012!!!Questions?

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