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Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center Course Selection 2013-2014

Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center Course Selection 2013-2014. S. S. N. G. C. What You Will Need For Registration. Course Selection Handbook –books will be available online Course Registration Form Course Selection List – quick reference guide Skyward Family Access Log in directions.

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Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center Course Selection 2013-2014

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  1. Sheryl Searcy Ninth Grade Center Course Selection 2013-2014 S S N G C

  2. What You Will Need For Registration • Course Selection Handbook –books will be available online • Course Registration Form • Course Selection List – quick reference guide • Skyward Family Access Log in directions

  3. Credit Requirements 7 courses per year x 4 years = 28 potential credits 9th Grade 0.0 credits 10th Grade 5.5 credits 11th Grade 11.5 credits 12th Grade 17.0 credits Pg. 5 **26 credits required for graduation

  4. GRADUATION PROGRAMSCheck college admission requirements carefully • Recommended Program • Distinguished Achievement Program (page 12)

  5. 4 English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 1 PE or equivalent ½ Communication Applications 1 Fine Art 5½ Additional State Electives Recommended High School Program2013 - 2014 Page 14

  6. Must take 4 years of Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 4th Math (Chosen from the PISD approved courses: ex Pre-Cal, Pre-College Math, AP Stats…) Math Models is not an approved 4th math. Must take 4 years of Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science (Chosen from the PISD approved lab; ex- Environmental Systems; Aquatic Science; Earth & Space; Advance Animal Science) Recommended Program2013 - 2014

  7. 4English 4Mathematics 4Science 4Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 1PE or equivalent ½Communication Applications 1 Fine Art 4½Additional State Electives Distinguished High School Program 2013 - 2014 Page 15

  8. Must take 4 years of Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science (Chosen from the PISD approved lab; ex- Environmental Science; Aquatic Science; Biology AP; Chemistry AP) Distinguished Program 2013 - 2014 • Must take 4 years of Math • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Algebra 2 • Math Elective OR (if you’re currently in Algebra 1) • Geometry • Algebra 2 • Pre-Calculus • Math Elective (ex: AP Calculus, AP Stats, College Algebra & Finite Math)

  9. DAP Measures Page 16

  10. 9th Grade Schedule 1st period English 1 2nd period Algebra 1 3rd period Prin. Buss / Comm. Apps 4th period World Geography 5th period Football 6th period Spanish 1 7th period Biology 1 1st period Choir 2nd period Biology PAP 3rd period English PAP 4th period Geometry PAP 5th period W. Geo PAP 6th period Spanish 2 7th period Volleyball Total Credits = 7 Total Credits = 7

  11. End of Course (EOC) Test S.T.A.A.R. English I Algebra I Biology W. Geography ; English II; English III ; Geometry; Algebra II ; Chemistry; Physics ; W. History; US History

  12. STAAR Performance Level III: Advanced Academic Performance Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance Page 31

  13. S.T.A.A.R. Students on the recommended high school program have to perform satisfactory on – (Level II or higher) • Algebra II assessment • English III assessment

  14. S.T.A.A.R. • Students on the Distinguished Achievement high school program (DAP) have to perform satisfactory on the college-readiness component of – (Level III) • Algebra II assessment • English III assessment

  15. S.T.A.A.R • Additional information can be found in the Texas Education Agency website at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ eoc/ or at PISD Homepage http://www.pearlandisd.org/departments.cfm?subpage=40015

  16. Review Course Selection Handbook • Prerequisites – Check the classes you are selecting. • Teacher Recommendation, Information sheet – isapproval required? • Required Curriculum – What is required for your graduation plan?

  17. Pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement (pgs. 27 - 28) • High academic ability • Intense interests • Good study skills • Willingness to work at the college level • Summer assignments will be given • Must remain in advanced class through first three weeks of the grading cycle– grades transfer to regular class if you decide to drop the PAP class

  18. Grade Point Average Eligible courses are classified and weighted as Regular, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) or Pre Advanced Placement (Pre-AP). Grades are converted using the following scale: Numeric Grade Pre-AP/AP Honors Regular 100 6.0 5.0 4.0 99 5.9 4.9 3.9 98 5.8 4.8 3.8 97 5.7 4.7 3.7 96 5.6 4.6 3.6 Page 7

  19. Other Programs • Athletics (Football, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, JROTC, Track, Golf, Tennis, Basketball) • Career Tech Courses • Floral Design, Principles of Ag. Science, Principles of Business, Money Matters, BIM • Fine Arts • Art, Choir, Band, Floral Design, Theater /Tech, Dance

  20. SSNGC Special Programs Requirement Band and Choir Page 76-77

  21. DEADLINEFor Completing Online Course Selection Monday, March 18, 2013

  22. SSNGC Administrative Staff Principal – Andrea Wenke For additional information, contact the Counseling Center at 281-412-1600 Secretary – Shelly McKay

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