8 th grade parent night thursday, january 15, 2015
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Transitioning to High School and planning
for the future
8th Grade Parent NightThursday, January 15, 2015
Classroom guidance for studentsNaviance Family ConnectionRegistration Process4-Year Plan8th grade individual meetings the
week of January 20-23.
Preparing For High School Transition and
Post-Secondary Goals
Schedule: FHS has 7 credits (class periods) per year.
Credits: Students must earn 26 required state credits in order to
graduate. High school credits are earned by semester. 0.5 credit is earned for 1 semester (1 year = 2
semesters) 1.0 credit is earned for a full year
Example: Eng IA = 0.5 credit in the fall semester Eng IB = 0.5 credit in the spring semester Total of 1.0 credit for English I
Planning for High School
Students must meet the following requirementsto graduate and earn a FISD Diploma:
Complete the requirements for:
Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement
(26 credits)OR
Distinguished Level of Achievement with an Endorsement (26 credits)
Meet State Assessment Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Courses with exams:English I, II
(Reading and Writing combined test)Algebra IBiologyUS History
Level II Satisfactory scale score is required in each subject area
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) Exams
4 English 3 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, and 1 Additional Math 3 Science: Biology, IPC or Chemistry, and 1
Additional Science 3 Social Studies: World Geography or World History,
US History, US Government and Economics 2 Languages Other Than English 1 PE or PE Substitute 1 Fine Arts 0.5 Health 0.5 Professional Communications (Speech) 4 Electives STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is
required in each subject area (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)
Foundation High School Program (FHSP) 22 Credits
FHSP with Endorsement 1 Additional Math (Must include Algebra II) 1 Additional Science Endorsement Requirements
Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)
Foundation High School Program (FHSP) with Endorsement
26 Credits
Foundation High School Program
22 Credits
STEMBusines
s & Industr
y
Public Service
s
Arts &
Humanities
Multi-disciplinary
Studies
Endorsements – 26 Credits 1 Math (must include Alg. II) and 1 Science
Endorsement Requirements
Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 CreditsAlgebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions
Texas High School Diploma
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Required Courses:Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics
Career Cluster:STEM
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Technology
or Engineering
orScience
orAdvanced Math (above Algebra II)
Business & IndustryRequired Courses:
4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional Science
Career Clusters:Agriculture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Finance,
Hospitality, Information Technology, and Marketing
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters
orDebate
orNewspaper
orYearbook
Public Services
Required Courses:4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional
Science
Career Clusters:Education, Health Science, and Law & Public
Safety
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Public Services CTE Career Clusters
Arts & Humanities
Required Courses:4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional
Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Social Studies
orLanguages Other Than English (LOTE)
orFine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre
Multidisciplinary Studies
Required Courses:4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Advanced Courses
(prepares for workforce or postsecondary education)or
4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics),or
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit
FHSP with Endorsement, including Algebra II
Eligible for 4 year Texas public colleges Automatic Admission if DLA and Top 10% (except UT Austin – Their percentage fluctuates yearly)
STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)26 Credits
Science Flow ChartB&I, Public Services, A&H, or
MultidisciplinaryBiology ®
IPCChemistry ®
Chemistry
Choose 2 from the box below to reach a total of
4 Science credits.
Choose 1 from the box below to reach a total of
4 Science credits.
Physics ® AP Biology AP ChemistryAP Physics 1 & 2 Food Science AP Environmental ScienceAdv. Animal Science Pathophysiology Anatomy & PhysiologyEarth & Space Science Forensic Science Principles of Engineering Adv. Plant & Soil Science ISM
Science Flow ChartSTEM Endorsement
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry
Choose one from below to reach a total of four Science credits…OR
If you are meeting the STEM Endorsement requirements by Science course selection, you must obtain at least TWO additional
Science credits.AP Biology AP Chemistry ISMAP Physics 2 Food Science AP Environmental ScienceAdv. Animal Science Pathophysiology Anatomy & PhysiologyEarth & Space Science Forensic Science Principles of Engineering Adv. Plant & Soil Science
Physics or AP Physics I
Math Flow ChartB&I, Public Services, A&H, or
MultidisciplinaryAlgebra I ®
Geometry ®
Choose 2 from the box below to reach a total of 4 Math credits.
Math Models Algebra II – L ® Advanced Algebra
Pre Calculus ® Calculus AB AP Calculus AB ®
AP Calculus BC ® AP Statistics AP Computer ScienceDigital Electronics Dual Cr. College Algebra Dual Cr. Finite Math
Math Flow ChartSTEM Endorsement
Algebra I ®
Geometry ®
Choose one from below to reach a total of four Math credits…OR
If you are meeting the STEM Endorsement requirements by Math course selection, you must obtain at least TWO additional credits
that have Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Advanced Algebra Pre Calculus ® Calculus ABAP Calculus AB ® AP Calculus BC ®AP Statistics
AP Computer Science Digital Electronics
Dual Credit College Algebra Dual Credit Finite Math
Algebra II ®
Performance Acknowledgements
Outstanding Performance(s) in:Dual CreditBilingualism and BiliteracyAdvanced Placement ExamsPSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACTBusiness or Industry Certificate or
License
Actual achievement scores can be found in the Academic Planning Guide
College Admissions Requirements
College admission requirements may be less rigorous than the requirements for a college major of choice.
The number represents the subject credit requirements for admissions. The number in parentheses represents the recommended subject credit(s) for admissions.
The table represents the top 15 college applications made by FHS’s 2014 graduates and the college admissions requirements.
COLLEGEEnglis
h Math ScienceSocial
Studies LOTE
UH-MAIN 4 3 2 3 (2)
TX A&M 4 4 4 2
UT Austin 4 3 (4) 2 (3) 3 2 (3)
TX State 4 4 4 3 2 (3)
BAYLOR 4 4 4 3 2
UT San Antonio 4 3 3 2 2
Texas Tech 4 4 4 2
SHSU 4 2 2 3
SFA 4 3 3 (4) 2
Rice 4 3 (4) 4 4 2 (4)
UT Dallas 4 3 (4) 3 (4) 3 (4) 2 (3)
LSU 4 4 4 4 2
UH Downtown (4) (4) (4) (4) (3)
TAMU Galveston 4 4 4 2
TCU 4 3 3 3 2
Transcript - Rigor and Course SelectionGPA and Class RankCollege admission requirements may be
greater than high school graduation requirements
Test Scores – STAAR, SAT, ACT, TSIAResume – Activities, Leadership, Service,
Work, EnrichmentEssayCoaches and Teacher RecommendationsCounselor Recommendations
College Admission Factors
Students:Get involvedConnect with schoolAttend Fish CampBegin documentation for an academic resume… Can house this data in Naviance
Now Looking Ahead
The Registration Process
To aid in the registration process each student has received: Academic Planning Guide (APG)Choice SheetCourse Number SheetBlank 4-Year PlanDirections for inputting courses into Skyward and 4-Year Plans into Naviance.
Graduation requirementsClass rank and GPA informationCourse names and numbersProgram and course descriptions
providedCareer Pathways
Academic Planning Guide
Choose courses carefully! Schedule changes at the high school are for data mistakes or course errors only.
Give thought and consideration to course load and extracurricular involvement… See page 12 in APG for Pre-AP Policy.
Use Naviance throughout your high school career for high school and post-secondary planning.
Planning for High School
FISD Summer SchoolDistance LearningCredit-by-ExamDual CreditCredit Recovery
Alternative Ways to Earn Credits