preparing for high school created a more rigorous plan for the lowest graduation plan (foundation)....

Preparing for High School

Created a more rigorous plan for the lowest graduation plan (Foundation). Created Endorsements to better focus and prepare students for college and career (Foundation+ Endorsements) Decreased requirements for the highest graduation plan (Distinguished) Created additional meeting requirements between the parents, students and counselors to discuss career and college plans

Things for students to think about: What is my Career Goal? How am I going to get to this career? HHigh School Preparations by Endorsements TTechnical training (Perhaps at ATC in Denton) CCommunity College 44-year University (public or private) MMilitary Plan Ahead! Its never too early to begin looking at post-secondary options/opportunities Use Interest and Ability Inventories to determine strengths and interests (Naviance) Use websites to identify: CColleges of interest FFinancial Aid options SScholarship Opportunities IInternships and Summer programs available

After High School (If a Four-Year College IS the Plan) Top 10 % on Distinguished Plan (Top 7% if UT) Gain Automatic Admission 90% of students arent in the top 10 % Every grade counts Every test counts Get involved and stay involved Community Service Extracurricular activities Work and Summer activities BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Rank GPA and Rank are calculated on a 100-point scale with a 10-point bonus for Pre-AP (Honors) Classes, AP (Honors) Classes, Dual Enrollment College Courses and Spanish 3. Student Has to be Distinguished to be considered Automatic Admission (Four Math and Four Science and an Endorsement). GPA does not include courses taken at the middle school for high school credit, PE/Athletics, Band, or online courses taken for acceleration or course recovery, Summer School Courses, and College Courses taken at NCTC outside of Dual Credit Courses A list of courses and GPA calculations can be found in the PPHS Academic Guide (This will be updated in time for registration)

Terminology Core Subjects English, Math, Science, Social Studies (Used to be called 4 x 4) State Required courses that the state t mandate for graduation credits (note BOTH semesters of same course must be completed for credits to be awarded if two semester course) Locally Required courses that the state/district mandate for graduation credits (note BOTH semesters of same course must be completed for credits to be awarded if two semester course) Elective Course courses that are not specified as a required course (This course may still be highly recommended and not completely optional). Credits earned by semester every class each semester receives credit for passing grades and acceptable attendance. You must earn credit in each semester of a year long course. Alternate Courses - must be selected in case requested classes are full or will not work with your schedule Pre-requisite a course required before taking another course Endorsement a particular group of courses that earn a commendation on your diploma

Graduation Plans Foundation Plan Foundation Plan with Endorsements Distinguished Achievement Plan Graduation for Students receiving Special Education Services are Discussed and Planned During the ARD Process

Last Years (You Older Sisters or Brothers) Minimum PLAN 4 years English 3 years Math 2 years Science 3 years Social Studies 1 years Physical Education or P.E. Waiver year Speech 1 year Fine Arts (2 semesters of same course) 7.5 credits of electives 2 years same World Language (2 years taken at high school campus count toward GPA, so if you take only 1 year in high school, only those 2 semesters of the possible 4 will be averaged into your GPA) Total 22 Credits 3 years Science No State Speech Requirement 5 Credits of electives

FoundationFoundation w/Endorsement Distinguished English44 Math34Algebra II Science34 Social Studies33 Physical Education 11 Fine Arts11 Language22 Electives57Several Electives will be local requirements and Endorsements 2226

Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) Same as Foundation Plan with an Endorsement the vast majority of the time The Four Maths Must Include Algebra II The Four Sciences May be Subject to Greater Specification

English Credit English 1 *Pre-AP English 1 Social Studies Credit World Geography (Elective)***** Math Credit Algebra 1 *Geometry *Pre-AP Geometry Science Credit Biology *Pre-AP Biology 9 th Grade Required Core Courses *Teacher recommendation required and Pre AP Contract {Agreement} * Some of these courses will have summer assignments: Please look at the Pilot Point High School website for the specific summer reading.

Who is a good match for Pre-AP? ABOVE grade level in skills Self-manager Motivated and hard working Organized and meets deadlines Goal Oriented Strong reading, writing, or math skills depending on the content area Efficient note taker Works independently Goes above and beyond teacher expectations Manages time well Enjoys learning and wants to be in the class! Meets the standards listed in Academic Guide

Physical Education Credit: 1 P.E. Athletics (actual sport)* Marching Band credit fall semester only Fine Arts Credit: 1 Art Marching Band/Concert Band * Jazz Band * Floral Design Languages Other than English (LOTE) Credit: 2 Spanish Some Computer Classes (If Available) Other Classes if Determined Appropriate for Specialized Committee *Signatures are required to enroll in Athletics, Band Additional Courses Required for Graduation

Professional Communications for credit** Methodologies to Academic and Personal Success for credit** Business Information Systems for 1 credit** World Geography (Recommended Elective) for 1 credit ***** ** Not yet through the School Board for discussion and approval so subject to change Additional Courses Locally Required/Recommended for Graduation

Purpose of CTE Classes (Career and Technical Education) Build skills toward college/career choices Provide opportunity for students to apply the core curriculum skills in a different, more practical way Nearly 90 percent of the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. require some form of education beyond high school Some courses involve earning an industry certificate Articulated classes provide a seamless transition to the college setting and can earn college credits at no charge CTE classes in a particular strand (order) earns the student an Endorsement in a particular area

Endorsement Areas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Advanced Science and Advanced Math Strands Business/Industry Agriculture - Animal and Mechanical Strands Business IT and Accounting (Possible) Strands Culinary Arts and Hospitality Culinary and Hospitality Strands Public Service Human Services Cosmetology (at ATC) and Education (Possible) Strands Fine Arts World Languages (Possible), Social Studies (Possible), Fine Arts Music and Visual Arts Strands Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary by making a combination of appropriate electives from other endorsements

11 th - 12 th Graders (SO PLAN AHEAD!)

Students interested in the ATC should: Take care of required coursework early Public Communication PE Foreign Language Business Information Management Fine Art In Order to attend the ATC as a Jr or Sr students must be on track to graduate on Texas Foundation+ or Distinguished Graduation Plan. *This includes passing the STAAR Assessments.

Electives Each day has 8 periods available so students over 4 years can have 32 credits Students can sample from other endorsements as long as they have the pre-requisites and there is enough room (Ninth grade students are more limited in this sampling ability) There are additional electives so that students can have secured places to be during the class day (Teachers aids, Office aids, etc.) Some students may have to take support electives (Learning Labs, College Readiness)

If a student fails to master any section of STAAR this spring, the student may be assigned to acceleration coursework during next school year These may be scheduled before school, after school, Saturdays, summer, or during elective classes 8 th grade STAAR

Order of Events for Registration March 6 Parent Meeting Time for parents to discuss/guide students March 24 Meeting with students and release of paperwork Time for parents to discuss/guide students, and for students to fill out documents and collect necessary signatures April 7 Human Library to learn more about career/endorsement choices April 10 Students finalize their selections during school hours online May 16 Students receive courses May 23 Schedules are due back with signatures and possible corrections May 30 Final list of courses distributed to students

Remember: Theres only 24 hours per day Balance your life. Try not to overload yourself. We do not recommend that a student take all advanced- level classes, join numerous activities (band, athletics, student council), and expect to be successful in EVERYTHING. We all need some down time. Consider your well- being and choose carefully.

Contact Information Kevin Moffitt [email protected] 940-686-8740 Ext 226 Twitter: @PPHSCounseling For automatic updates text follow @PPHSCounseling to 40404 Melody Vest [email protected] 940-686-8740 Ext 227 Twitter: @PPHSCounseling

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