ITS TIME!!!!Time to start
making plans for next year
WHICH LEADS INTO THE NEXT YEAR
ANDTHEN BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WILL BE GRADUATION!!
Don’t doubt it for a momentTime flies
Make a plan and come out ahead
POST SECONDARY = COLLEGE READY CTE CERTIFICATIONS TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS MILITARY CAREER ASSOCIATE DEGREE (2 year degree) BACHELOR DEGREE (4 year degree) GRADUATE DEGREES
Master’s Degree (4 year degree + 2)Doctoral Degree (Bachelor’s + Master’s + 2
years)
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! What is a passing grade?
What is a credit?
What is a transcript?
What is a graduation plan?
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION26 Credits INCLUDE: English: 4 Credits Mathematics: 3 Credits Science: 3 Credits Social Studies: 3 Credits Physical Education: 1 Credit Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits Fine Arts: 1 Credit Electives: 5 Credits with an Endorsement
Start your high School Classes in 8th grade.
WHAT GRADUATION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE IN GISD? Foundation (Minimum)
Foundation w/Endorsement (Recommended)
Foundation w/Endorsement + Performance Acknowlegement
(Distinguished)
Choosing a plan will depend on if you want to take AP/DC classes and more demanding classes.
8TH GRADE CLASSES EVERYONE WILL HAVE A 7 PERIOD DAY
High School Credit Options4 Core SubjectsELA 8th gradeMath 8th grade
Science Social Studies
All 8th Grade electives are high school
credit!!!!
English I Algebra I
F&W, Dance or Athletics PE CREDIT
Art, Choir, Band, or Theater Arts FINE ARTS CREDIT
GTT Gateway to Technology ELECTIVE CREDIT
Spanish I or Spanish I AP Foreign Language Credit
OR
SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIESFOR 8TH GRADERS:
Gateway to Technology This is a class focusing on science, technology,
engineering and math. Spanish IV AP
If you are already a Spanish speaker you will have the opportunity to take a screening test to determine your admittance to the class THEN
YOU COULD EARN 4 CREDITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH
BY PASSING THE FINAL AP EXAM AT THE END OF THE COURSE
WHY SHOULD I START TAKING HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES NOW? To get a head start on your credits!
To give you more room in your schedule to take electives like fine arts or career-prep classes
You will have opportunities to take more college classes!
Get started on your GHS credits in 8th grade!
8TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS
Granbury Independent School District Graduation Plan
ID #: _________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Last Name:____________________________ First Name: __________________ MI: ____
Campus: _____________________________ Counselor: ____________________________
Graduation Year: ______________________ Present Grade: ________________________
Possible Career Choices: 1. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________
My Post-High School plans include: (circle all that apply)
Two-Year College Four-Year College Military Technical School
Employment Other:______________________________________
Student Signature:__________________________ Parent Signature:____________________________
The following courses are required to receive a diploma from GHS:
English: 4 Credits
Mathematics: 3 Credits
Science: 3 Credits
Social Studies: 3 Credits
Physical Education: 1 Credit
Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits
Fine Arts: 1 Credit
Electives: 5 Credits
with an Endorsement
Place an “X” next to the Endorsement Area in which you are most interested:
STEM: ___Engineering ___Science ___Mathematics
Business & Industry: ___Ag ___Arts & A/V ___Business Management ___Information Technology ___Marketing ___Hospitality & Tourism ___Trans, Distrib, & Log ___Public Speaking
Public Services: ___Law and Public Safety ___JROTC
___Health Science ___Education & Training
Arts & Humanities: ___Social Studies ___American Sign Lang ___Languages Other than English ___Art ___Dance ___Music ___Theatre Arts
Multidisciplinary Studies: ___4 Advanced Courses ___4 AP Courses ___4 Credits in Foundation Areas
OBSTACLES TO AVOID… Poor Attendance Missing Assignments Loss of Credit Missed Deadlines STAAR Failures
FOCUS ON DEVELOPING… Good Study Habits Being Responsible Making Positive Choices Becoming Independent Planning Well Setting Goals
All students will have a Graduation Plan in place for their future!