GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Roundup

1. 10th and 11thGRADE PARENT NIGHT - AUDITORIUM GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOLCourse Selection Roundup 2012-2013 CLASS OF 2014 AND 2015

2. aGENDA 6:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. • Welcome and Introductions • Course Selection Process - Counselors • Grades, GPA, Class Rank, Credits • Graduation Plans • Course Sequencing • PAP/AP • Dual Credit • Important Dates • Breakout Sessions 7:15 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Session 1 7:40 P.M. – 7:55 P.M. Session 2 8:05 P.M. – 8:20 P.M. Session 3 8:30 P.M. – 8:45 P.M. Session 4

3. Principal: Leslie haack Assistant principal assignments and counselor assignments • Alpha • AP • Counselor • A-K • L-Z • Nate Session • Tim Walker • Carin Reeves • Christy Tucker • Instructional/Testing Counselor • Latrice Patton • Registrar • Sandra Luckett • Secretaries • Mindy Brown, Campus Secretary Veronica Moreno, AP Secretary • Kimberly Sabin, Counselor Secretary Mary Villarreal, Student Service Window

4. credits

5. Semester grades • All daily grades, quizzes and test grades will be recorded as numbers in the grade book. Six weeks and semester grades will also be averaged and recorded on the report card numerically.Example: 80% If student is Class of 2015: Grade calculation will include EOC Score 86 (.85) + EOC (.15) = Final Grade

6. Grades are important

7. Graduation plans 26 Credit Recommended High School Plan 26 Credit Distinguished Achievement Plan + 4 Measures – Can be found in Course Catalog

8. Graduation requirements

9. Sophomore mid year Example

10. Math sequencing Typical Course Selection Options for Mathematics, Grades 8 - 12 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Pre Cal./ Stat AP Alg I Geom. Alg II Calc. Alg I/ Geom. Math Elective Alg II Pre Cal. Calc. Pre Cal./ Stat/AQR ------ Alg I Geom. Alg II ------ Alg I Geom. *MMA Alg II * MMA must be taken prior to Alg II

11. science sequencing Typical Course Selection Options for Science, Grades 8 - 12 9th 10th 11th 12th Physics/ POT 4th Science Elective Biology Chemistry Physics/ POT * IPC Biology Chemistry * IPC Biology POT Chemistry * IPC must be taken prior to Chemistry.

12. Pe credit • PE • Athletics • Trainer • Band (Fall only) • Drill Team (Not Dance) • ROTC • Cheerleading (1st Year Only)

13. The advanced placement (ap) program • The AP Program offers college-level instruction to the academically successful student while in high school with the option of taking an Advanced Placement examination to possibly qualify for college credit. AP students are expected to work at an accelerated pace and to engage in outside reading and independent learning. The curriculum of AP courses is determined by College Board and focuses on preparing the student to take the Advanced Placement examination for that course. • While AP courses are open to any student who wishes to take on the additional challenge of this advanced curriculum, students who choose to enroll should be prepared for the additional rigor of the course. AP and AP/GT courses concentrate on providing students with rigorous college level instruction while preparing students for the AP exams. • Students are responsible for checking and ensuring that the college they are planning to attend will award credit for AP examination scores.

14. Dual credit • US History • Pre-Calculus • Calculus • English IV • Physics II NOTE: There is an application for WCJC you must complete to enroll in dual credit. It is the students responsibilityto enroll with WCJC. Applications can be picked up at the counselor’s office. * Dr. Taylor from WCJC will be discussing Dual Credit in Room 1310

15. Class rank Class rank • Class Rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for grades 9-12. • A student’s GPA is derived by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester courses attempted. • Rank comes from the registrar’s office. • Freshman will not be ranked until official EOC Scores arrive.

16. Weighted gpa Class of 2014 AND 2015

17. Academic achievement record (Transcript) Grades Test Scores GPA Class Rank ALL Classes Taken It is YOUR record. Make it a SUCCESSFUL one!

18. Tips on how to balance school and activities: • Being involved is important! • Every student must determine the right combination of courses and activities. • Appropriate choice of course level is key! balance

19. Calendar: grhs course selection timeline Feb. 8 – 10Students received information during advisory and attended grade level assemblies. Feb. 13 GRHS Course Selection Roundup Night Feb. 17 Completed course request sheets due to Advisory teachers (with parent signatures). Feb. – Mar. Counselors review student course requests and credits. Late Spring Students receive course verifications in the mail.

20. Course catalog • General Information • Graduation requirements • State Assessment Requirements • High School Course Descriptions • Prerequisites • Grade Restrictions • Junior High Information * The Course Catalog & Course Selection Sheet lists all courses offered in LCISD.

21. FRESHMAN

22. Course listings

23. 10th GRADE Needc Completed mock course selection sheet

24. 11th GRADE Needc Completed mock course selection sheet

25. Upcoming TAKS test dates AP Tests – May 7-18 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

26. Upcoming EOC test dates MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

27. Welcome to the GRHS COUNSELOR CORNER Visit the George Ranch High School’s Counselor Corner at: http://www.lcisd.org/schools/HighSchools/GeorgeRanchHighSchool/Counselor GRHS Counselor Corner

28. final TIPS • Take a strong academic program • Get involved in school activities • Participate in community activities • Take advantage of educational opportunities • Ask questions, seek answers, see/call our counselors

29. See ya next time at the ranch