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Transition to High School
Class of 2024
East View High School Counseling Team
Agenda1. Graduation Requirements
● Endorsement Pathways
● Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)/ Four Year Planning
2. High School Terminology
● Credits, GPA & Class Rank
● Top 10% - Automatic Admission
3. Freshman Course Offerings
● Core Classes
● Language Other Than English/Fine Arts/Physical Activity
● Advanced Coursework Considerations
● Course Selection Timeline
4. Getting Involved
● Grade Point Average (GPA) :
Indicator to assess a student’s
rigor and effort.
● Class Rank: individual
placement of a student’s
weighted GPA in relation to
other students’ GPAs in their
graduating class.
● Transcript: official high
school record of all courses a
student takes and the grades
they receive.
High School Terminology
Automatic admission to a Texas Public College or University is available to
students who graduate in the top 10% of their class on state Distinguished
Level of Achievement Graduation Plan.
● Students are assured admission to the college, but not always their
desired major.
● Students must apply by the deadline set by the college/university.
University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission varies by year.
Class of 2018 – Top 7%
Class of 2019 – Top 6%
Class of 2020- Top 6%
Top 10% and Automatic Admission
Texas Graduation Plans
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation PlanEnglish – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits*including Alg 2
Science – 4 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Foreign Language – 2 credits
P.E. – 1 credit
Fine Art – 1 credit
Health – ½ credit
Electives – 6 ½ credits
Total # of Credits needed 26*If you are taking the multidisciplinary endorsement track, you need 4 years of Social Studies!
We encourage all GISD students to start on the Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan with a Multidisciplinary endorsement & choose an additional
endorsement pathway!
One endorsement is required by Texas House Bill 5 for
graduation
● Arts & Humanities
● Business & Industry
● Multi-disciplinary Studies*
● Public Service
● STEM
*All GISD Freshmen are encouraged to begin on the
Multi-disciplinary Studies endorsement track, however, they
may change/add endorsements as they navigate high school.
Endorsements
● All 8th grade students will complete
a PGP/Four Year Plan this year
● This will be reviewed with their
counselor annually
● This is a tentative plan
● It can be modified or updated
● Further Support:
○ GISD Four Year Planning Website
■ Video Lessons
■ Exploration tools
■ Student Examples
PGP/ Four Year Plan
Exploring the Endorsement Pathways
Required:
1. ELA: English I or Pre-AP English I
2. Math: Determined through successful completion of your
current 8th grade math class (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra
2)
3. Social Studies: World Geography or AP Human Geography
4. Science: Biology or Pre-AP Biology
Remaining courses are taken based on student’s PGP/ Four Year
Plan:
5. Language Other Than English (French, German, Spanish)
6. Physical Activity/ Athletics
7. Endorsement Elective
8. Fine Art or Health/additional .5 credit elective
9th Grade Courses
● Content is challenging and will require more time outside of the school
day.
● Pre-AP courses prepare for the challenge of AP, dual credit, and
On-ramps courses.
● Organization and time management skills are needed in order to be
successful.
● Enrolling in Pre-AP courses is an individual decision - maintain a
healthy balance.
● For identified Gifted/Talented students, the appropriate course
selection is Pre-AP/AP.
For more information, please reference the Pre-AP/AP Course
Expectations in the GISD Secondary Course Guide.
Pursuing Advanced Coursework
● By the end of January: 8th graders will complete a draft of their
PGP/Four Year Plan
● February 3rd: 8th grade students will bring home their 9th
Grade Course Selection Worksheet to review with parents
● February 7th (Friday): all 9th Grade Course Selection
Worksheets are due to their current middle school science or
social studies teacher.
● April: Verification Letters will be sent to families to complete
any course changes.
○ Please note that course changes will only be made during the
verification window.
Course Selection Timeline
GISD Schedule Change Guidelines1. Error in schedule confirmed by counselor and the
course verification form. If the course verification
form was not returned, this request will be denied.
2. A student is unsuccessful in a prerequisite course
3. Change in program (athletics, band, choir, orchestra,
etc.)
4. Level change request for a student moving from an
advanced course to an on-level course during the
Level Change Window (3rd-6th week of the first
semester)
● Clubs and Organizations
● Service Projects and Activities
● UIL Activities and Competitions
● Special Events (Prom, etc.)
Check the High School websites for the
club & organizations available!
Get involved!
● Select courses that are a best fit based on your
passions, strengths, and life balance.
● Work to develop good study habits
● Attend tutorials
● Get academic support and ask for help when needed
● Put forth the extra effort
● Take care of yourself (eat well, sleep, stay active,
socialize)
● Consider Life balance
● Play to your strengths
How can your child be successful?
THANK YOU!
We look forward to working with you and your family over the next
4 years.
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