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

WHAT GRADUATION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE IN GISD? Foundation (Minimum)

Foundation w/Endorsement (Recommended)

Foundation w/Endorsement + Performance Acknowledgement

(Distinguished)

Choosing a plan will depend on if you want to take AP classes and more demanding classes.

7TH GRADE CLASSESEveryone will have a 7 period day.

4 core classesAll core classes are CR COLLEGE READY COURSESELA Math Science Social StudiesPE/Athletics

Which leaves two classes left for electives.

7TH GRADE ELECTIVESALL ELECTIVES ARE YEAR LONG CLASSES

Choir, Band, Art Theater Arts Teen Leadership Exploring Careers Principles of Emerging Technology

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 4-year plan in place for their future!