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Taking it to the Next Level

Taking it to the Next Level. Summer Creek High School. Who’s Who at SC?. Trey Kraemer, Principal Julie Heffner, Associate Principal Jennifer Jacobs, Program Principal House Principal/Counselor Teams: Copper 1 - Al Segura & Phyllis Cart Copper 2 - Eddie Palomarez & Jana Ward

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Taking it to the Next Level

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  1. Taking it to the Next Level Summer Creek High School

  2. Who’s Who at SC? • Trey Kraemer, Principal • Julie Heffner, Associate Principal • Jennifer Jacobs, Program Principal • House Principal/Counselor Teams: • Copper 1 - Al Segura & Phyllis Cart • Copper 2 - Eddie Palomarez & Jana Ward • Carbon 1 - Reginald Spivey & Heidi Thompson • Carbon 2 - Laura Frazier & Neatra McMiller • Silver - Kelly Marchiando

  3. School Motto

  4. Parent Involvement at SCHS • Home Access Center (HAC) • Grades • Attendance • Email teachers • Know your child’s Counselor and Principal • PTSA • Monday, Jan 31, 7p • Copper LGI • Booster Clubs

  5. Breakout Sessions • Current 8th Grade Parents Remain in PAC • Current 9th Grade Parents Upstairs to Large Group Instruction (LGI) • Current 10th and 11th Grade Parents to Cafeteria

  6. Taking it to the Next Level Summer Creek High School Class of 2015

  7. What to Expect Soon • Middle Schools at SCHS: • Woodcreek MS – February 4, 8:45-10:30a • Humble MS – February 8, 8:45-10:30a • Students will bring home: • SCHS Course Request Sheet • Electives Description Page

  8. Humble ISD Course Guide • Valuable Information on: • Career Pathways • GPA/Credits • Course Placement • Course Descriptions • Graduation Plans • Link from Website • SCHSOur SchoolCounselorsCourse Requests (see highlighted link)

  9. What Is a Credit? • One credit = 1 full year in a class • One half credit = 1 semester of a class • To earn credit: • Average must be 70% or better • Must attend 90% of days

  10. Recommended Graduation Plan 4 English 4 Math 4 Science + 4 Social Studies • 1 credit of PE classes, athletics, or a PE substitute • 2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language • 1 credit of Fine Arts • .5 credit of Speech (Teen Leadership) • 5.5 additional elective credits

  11. Distinguished Achievement Program • Recognizes exceptional achievement • See Course Guide for full description • Still 26 credits • Third credit of the same foreign language • IPC and Math Models do not count as one of the four math or science credits • Four “advanced measures” – any combination of: • Preapproved research project • AP Test Score of 3 or higher • PSAT recognition • 80% or higher in College Credit course

  12. Advanced Academics • Pre-Advanced Placement and Honors classes are available in many subject areas • General rule: • Should have an “A” in current on-level class • OR an “A” or “B” in current Honors/Pre-AP class • Teacher recommendations will be provided to parents

  13. Advanced Academics • Benefits • Prepare for college • Opportunity for more points toward your GPA • Possible college credits through AP exams and Dual Credit program

  14. Who should take Advanced Classes? Students who are: • Self-motivated • Hard-working • Good time-manager • Challenge-seeking • Capable of handling more rigorous curriculum at a faster pace

  15. English 9th English 1 or Pre-AP 10th English 2 or Pre-AP 11th English 3 or AP English 4 or AP or Dual Credit 12th

  16. Math Algebra 1 Geometry or Pre-AP Algebra 2 or Pre-AP Algebra 3 or Dual Credit College Algebra Pre-AP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus or AP Statistics

  17. Science 9th Biology or Pre-AP Principles of Technology Chemistry or Pre-AP 10th 11th Chemistry or Pre-AP Physics 12th Elective 4th Science

  18. Social Studies 9th World Geography or Pre-AP 10th World History or AP 11th US History or AP or Dual Credit Government & Economics or AP or Dual 12th

  19. Languages Other Than English • Choose from: • Spanish • French • Must take 2 years of the SAME language • Ex: Spanish 1 & Spanish 2 • Wait until 10th grade UNLESS: • You’re in Spanish 1 this year • You plan to take 3 or 4 years of high school foreign language

  20. Fine Arts • Choose from: • Art • Theater • Tech Theater • Orchestra • Band • Choir • Dance • Floral Design • Must have one full credit of the same class.

  21. Teen Leadership • One semester course • Meets state requirement for Communication Applications • Focuses on: • Developing Clear Communication Skills • Making Decisions and Setting Goals • Building Character • Fostering Healthy Relationships • Dealing with Stress and Conflict • STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for ALL 9th Graders

  22. Ways to Meet the Physical Education Requirement • PE Classes • Athletics (any school sport) • Dance 1 (full year) • Fall semesters of Cheerleading, Band, or Drill Team • Army Junior ROTC • Off-Campus PE through approved vendor (requires approved application)

  23. Journalism Reading Health Debate JROTC Desktop Publishing Digital Graphics & Animation Touch System Data Entry Business Info Management Money Matters AVID 1 Principles of: Agriculture/Food/ Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Business/Mktg/Finance Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Law/Public Safety/Security Electives All Available 9th Grade Electives are listed on the SCHS Course Request Form. Options include:

  24. AVID • 1 credit elective taken each year • Prepares students for college success • Helps motivated “A-B-C” students with advanced classes • Focus on study skills • 2 year commitment • Applications available • Interview required

  25. Texas Virtual School Network (www.TxVSN.org) • Clearinghouse of online courses • Provider/Receiver Districts • Allotment Funding for now • High school student may take up to 2 TxVSN courses/semester • Part of 7 period day • Outside of regular school day

  26. Interested in taking an online class? • Step 1: See if you are ready to dive in to online instruction. • Go to http://txvsn.readi.info • log in: screek • password: student Email your results To your counselor!

  27. Interested in taking an online class? • Step 2: Decide on the course(s) you’d like to take online. • 9th graders may choose from: • Art 1 (both semesters) • Music History (both semesters) • Communication Applications (one semester) • PE 1A (one semester) More options will be available in grades 10-12

  28. Interested in taking an online class? • Step 3: Talk to a high school counselor about enrolling in a TxVSN course. • Review SmarterMeasure results • Are you self-motivated? • Are you ready for the independence? • Which course(s) should you take online? • Will you take the course(s) as part of your 7 periods or in addition to the 7 next year?

  29. Sports Basketball Baseball (Boys Only) Cross Country Football (Boys Only) Golf Soccer Softball (Girls Only) Swimming Diving Tennis Track Boys Volleyball (Girls Only) Wrestling Physical Ed Trainer Clubs and Organizations Academic Club Art Club AVID Club Band Bulldog Bodies Bulldog Book Club Bulldog Bots Bulldog Leadership Club Cheerleaders Choir Christian Music Club Christian Student Union Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fishing Club Honor Society Key Club Modeling Club Starlettes (Drill Team) Student Council Theatre School Involvement

  30. Career Help • Bridges is coming soon! • Career Interest, Values, Skills • College Majors • Link to 4 year plans • Resumes • Saved Profile

  31. Deadlines • Course Request sheets pickup: • Woodcreek MS – February 22 • Humble MS – Parent Appts. Feb 23 & 24 • What if my child changes his/her mind about classes after registration forms are picked up? • Students will receive a “verification sheet” • Follow instructions on it to make changes; return to middle school counselor • 2nd “verification sheet” will be sent home with final report card

  32. Questions? • Counselors and Administrators are available to answer questions. • Email a Summer Creek HS Counselor: • phyllis.cart@humble.k12.tx.us • jana.ward@humble.k12.tx.us • heidi.thompson@humble.k12.tx.us • neatra.mcmiller@humble.k12.tx.us

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