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Freshman Guidance

Freshman Guidance. High School Information Graduation Plan for Class of 2018. Focus on the Goal:. High School Graduation – 2018! Includes HB 5 revisions. Build an excellent transcript. Grade Classification. Freshman 9 th grade Sophomore 10 th grade (5.5 credits )

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Freshman Guidance

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  1. Freshman Guidance High School Information Graduation Plan for Class of 2018

  2. Focus on the Goal: • High School Graduation – 2018! • Includes HB 5 revisions Build an excellent transcript

  3. Grade Classification • Freshman 9th grade • Sophomore 10th grade (5.5 credits ) • Junior 11th grade (12 credits) • Senior 12th grade (18 credits) Freshmen students with 5.5 credits will move to WHS at the end of the year.

  4. Graduation Plans

  5. Graduation Plans

  6. Math Specifics: Examples

  7. Graduation Plans

  8. Science Specifics • Additional Sciences currently offered: • IPC Anatomy and Physiology • Chemistry Aquatic Science • Physics Forensic Science • AP Physics Advanced Animal Science • AP Biology Food Science • AP Chemistry • Examples:

  9. Graduation Plans

  10. Graduation Plans

  11. Graduation Plans

  12. Graduation Plans

  13. Graduation Plans

  14. Endorsements: There are five endorsement categories. They are: • STEM • Business and Industry • Public Service • Arts and Humanities • Multidisciplinary

  15. Endorsements:

  16. Business and Industry Endorsements include: • Animal Science • Horticulture • Mechanical Systems • Architecture and Construction • Graphic Design • Animation • A/V Production • Business • Finance • Culinary Arts • Marketing • Automotive Technology • English

  17. Public Services Endorsements include: • Education and Training • Health Science • Cosmetology • Law Enforcement

  18. STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Endorsements include: • Engineering • Computer Science • Mathematics • Science

  19. Arts and Humanities Endorsements include: • Art • Choir • Dance • Instrumental Music • Theatre • Social Studies • Foreign Language • English

  20. Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Includes: • Four advanced courses • Four credits in each of the four core foundation subject areas • Four credits in Advanced placement or dual credit courses from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Foreign Language or Fine Arts.

  21. Performance Acknowledgement A performance acknowledgement may be earned and placed on the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in: • Dual credit course • Bilingualism and Biliteracy • AP test • PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT or ACT OR For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

  22. Distinguished Level of Achievement A student must successfully complete the 26 credits of the core curriculum in the foundation high school plan consisting of requirements plus: • Algebra 2 • At least one endorsement • A fourth advanced science credit

  23. End of Course Exams (STAAR) Students will take 5 End of Course (EOC) Exams. These include: • English 1, English 2 Reading and Writing • Algebra 1 • Biology • United States History

  24. Focus on developing: • Good Study Habits • Being Responsible • Making Positive Choices • Becoming Independent • Planning • Setting goals All freshmen students will need to meet with their school counselor to develop a high school 4-year plan.

  25. Look out for: • Attendance Concerns • Missing Assignments • Missing Credits—Credits are earned at the end of each semester • Missing Deadlines

  26. Rank and G.P.A. • Students who graduate in the Top 10% of their class AND have earned the distinguished achievement level under the foundation program are eligible to receive guaranteed admissions to Texas State Universities. University of Texas at Austin is Top 7%. • Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) will be calculated on a 4.5 scale for all students. • Note: Pre-AP and AP classes receive an additional .50-1.0 weighting for G.P.A. (5.0-5.5 scale).

  27. Subject Load • Weatherford Freshman will take 8 classes each term (Periods 1-8) • WHS Sophomores and Juniors will also take 8 classes each term (Periods 1-8). • Seniors may be eligible for early dismissal based on their selected coursework, grades, STAAR testing, etc.

  28. Subject Load? • Can sophomores students take all 4 core classes as Pre-AP? • Answer is “yes” – Pre-AP is open enrollment, therefore; careful consideration must be given for additional commitment. Most students who are successful in Pre-AP classes make A’s and high B’s. • Pre-AP classes are easy to get into and difficult to exit. Be serious about taking this class if you sign up. • Suggestion: Keep it balanced.

  29. Testing Opportunities • High School End of Course Exams (required for graduation) • PSAT – Practice or Competition – WHS • ACT – College Admissions • SAT – College Admissions • ASVAB – Military • TSI - THEA/COMPASS/ACC-PLACER

  30. Websites: • www.weatherfordisd.com • www.collegeforalltexans.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.act.org

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