HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION

Block Scheduling

• 8 periods but over two days:

A Day: 1st-4th periods

B Day: 5th-8th periods

• Some classes meet both days:

Athletics

Double Block Math Classes

Rank and GPA

• Grade Point Average is calculated on a 4.0 scale

(unweighted)

• Ranking is calculated on a 6.0 scale with additional points awarded for advanced core classes

(weighted)

Class rank determines what percentage of the class you are in (top 5%, top 10%, top 25% or first quartile, etc)

Classification

• <6 credits = Freshman• 6-12 credits = Sophomore• 13-19 credits = Junior• 20 and more credits = Senior

Testing

• Final exams• STAAR• PSAT• SAT & ACT• TSI• ASVAB

Transcripts

• Student’s permanent record—information on it never goes away

• Includes all courses and state assessments taken• www.parchment.com

9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings

• GHS & EVHS: Go to Counselors’ Website at each high school, dates and times to sign up for individual meetings are detailed there

General Time Windows:

EVHS: 2/18-3/5

GHS: 2/24-3/7

Career Cruising

• Course and Four Year Planner• Interest and Skills Assessment• Career Portfolio• Job Skills• Student Resume Builder

• www.careercruising.comAccess codes:

GHS: georgetown careers

EVHS: eastview careers

Staying Informed

• The two best ways to stay informed:

1. Keep your email address updated in the school student management system

2. Check your high school’s website often

HOUSE BILL 5

Changes caused by HB5

• Reduced 15 End of Course (EOC) Exams to 5• Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, US History

• Created a new Graduation Plan• Foundations Graduation Plan (w/ Endorsements)• Enables a high school student to choose an endorsement

(“major”) and take courses specific to their interest.

• Moving Forward• SBOE decisions this past Friday• Board approval

Graduation Plans

Foundations High School Program

Foundations + Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement

22 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits

English – 4 English – 4 English – 4

Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II)

Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4

Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3

Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2

PE – 1 PE – 1 PE – 1

Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1

Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health)

Road To Graduation

Foundations Graduation Plan

4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, and 5 Electives

Endorsements

• 5 Endorsements 1. Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, History, Languages,

Political Science, etc.)

2. Business & Industry (Architecture, Automotive, Communications, Finance, etc.)

3. Public Service (Education, Health Science, Law Enforcement, etc.)

4. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

5. Multi-Disciplinary (Mix and match electives but requires Distinguished Graduation Plan)

Roads To Graduation

Business & Industry

Arts & Humanities

Multi-disciplinary

Foundations Graduation Plan

4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Arts, 1 PE, and

5 Electives

Public Service STEM

Performance Ackowledgements

• Additional Criteria that requires no additional credits1. Advanced Coursework

2. Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy

3. Advanced Placement Examination

4. College Ready Examination

5. Workforce Readiness

Roads to Graduation

Foundation

Endorsements

Distinguished Achievement

(Algebra II)

Performance

Acknowledgements

Graduation Plans

Foundations High School Program

Foundations + Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement

22 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits

English – 4 English – 4 English – 4

Math - 3 Math – 4 Math – 4 (Algebra II)

Science – 3 Science – 4 Science - 4

Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3 Social Studies – 3

Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2 Foreign Language – 2

PE – 1 PE – 1 PE – 1

Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Fine Arts – 1

Electives – 5 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health) Electives – 9 (Health)

Contact

Administration

GHS 512-943-5100

EVHS 512-943-1800

Counselors

GHS 512-943-5102

EVHS 512-943-1802