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Pre-RegistrationProcess

Welcome!!!

Please . . .

• Listen and be attentive• Follow instructions in video and fill out preregistration form

as we go along, as best as you can. • Take down notes and questions. You will have an

opportunity to ask your counselor specific questions when we meet with your class to collect your preregistration form. See your teacher for designated meeting time.

Time is Limited! Groups will be Large !!

Please be prepared with your

completed

registration form.

Let’s begin!!!

At this time, your teacher will provide you withthe following:

High School Transcriptand

Pre-Registration Form

A copy of the elective sheet will be posted inyour class for reference and online.

We advise that you use a pencil when fillingout your pre-registration form.

Materials needed

Reading a transcript SM1 SM2 SM3 SM4

Language Arts

09/10 ENG 1:Q 73 80 1.00

10/11 ENG 2:H 78 *75 .50

10/11 ENG 2:R 84 .50

11/12 APENGLAN:P 64 100 .50 Speech

08/09 COMMAPP J 85 .50 Mathematics

09/10 ALG 1 70 75 1.00

09/10 GEOM:Q 82 92 1.00

10/11 ALG 2 88 80 1.00

10/11 PRE CALC 69 74 1.00

Loss of Credit

Averaging Policy

A student will automatically lose credit for their classes if they miss more than 4 days in a nine week period whether or not the absences are excused. Upon return of an absence, a student has only 3 days in which to submit an excuse to the attendance office, otherwise the absence will remain unexcused.

If the absences are excused, a student will be given the opportunity to attend Saturday schools for every additional day they missed. Deadlines do apply.

If the absences are unexcused, a student will lose credit for the classes and will not be able to make them up by attending Saturday schools.

Students will be given the opportunity to turn in an “Appeal Letter” if there are extenuating circumstances.

Loss of Credit-Attendance Policy

The student must have a semester gradeof at least a 65 to qualify for the averaging of two semesters.

The average of both semesters must be a 70 or higher for credit to be earned.

Averaging policy does not apply for lost credits due to attendance.

Averaging Policy

10th grade 6 credits

11th grade 12 credits

12th grade 18 credits

Credits needed to be PROMOTED to the next grade level

26 credits

Total number of Credits Needed in Order to Graduate

Total Credits

Local Credit by Exam--- students may take a local CBE for a course they have previously failed or lost credit in. (70%)

Plato--recovery program available to students 2 days a week from 4-6:00 p.m. These classes are for courses that students have failed, or lost credit due to attendance, however, they must meet specific requirements.

Summer School---students can recover credits that they previously failed or lost credit in or can take classes (Speech, Health or BUSIM1) for acceleration for $150 per ½ credit.

Correspondence courses---through Texas Tech or the University of Texas at Austin, students may take correspondence courses. The course must be approved by the students’ counselor.

Additional ways to earn credits

Recommended ProgramThe Recommended Program prepares students for a post secondary education at a 4 year university. Students must meet all state course requirements and pass all areas of the EOC exams.

Or

Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)The Distinguished Achievement Program recognizes students who

demonstrate levels of performance equivalent to college students. In addition to the state course requirements and passing all areas of the EOC exams,

students must complete four advanced measures.

Which Current Graduation Plan will you be on?

In addition to the third foreign language and a specific 4th

math and science class, a student must meet acombination of ANY of the 4 following measures in order tograduate DAP:Earn a grade of “3” or better on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam. Earn a grade of “B” or better in a college course.Earn a grade of “B” or better in a

Career and Technical Education articulated course that follows a coherent sequence (2 course maximum - refer to 4 yr. plan).

Meet commended performance on the PSAT.

DAP Measures

AP Courses• AP English Language 11th English III High School Credit• AP English Literature 12th English IV High School Credit

• AP Calculus AB 11th – 12th Additional Math Credit• AP Calculus BC 11th – 12th Additional Math Credit• AP Statistics 11th – 12th Additional Math Credit

• AP Biology 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit• AP Chemistry 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit• AP Environmental Science 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit • AP Physics 1 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit

• AP World History 10th World History High School Credit• AP U.S. History 11th U.S. History High School Credit• AP Micro Economics Grad. Jr. – 12th Economics High School Credit• AP U.S. Government Grad. Jr. – 12th U.S. Government H.S. Credit

• AP Spanish Language 9th – 12th Foreign Language Credit• AP Spanish Literature 9th – 12th Foreign Language Credit• AP French IV 11th – 12th Additional Foreign Lang. Credit

College Dual Courses• English 1301 Composition & 11th Elective English Language

Credit History 1301 (fall term) Elective Social Studies Credit• English 1302 Rhetoric & 11th English III Credit History 1302 (spring term) U.S. History Credit• English 2301 British Literature 12th English IV Credit

• Introduction to Communication 11th-12th Professional Communication Credit

• Government 2305 & Grad. Jr. & 12th Government Credit Economics 2301 Economics Credit• Government II 2306 12th College Credit Only

• Math 1414 College Algebra *10 th - 12th Pre-Calculus

• General Biology I 1406 (fall) & 11th - 12th Science Credit General Biology II 1407(spring)

• Art Appreciation 1301 11th - 12th Fine Art Credit• General Psychology 2301 & 11th - 12th Elective Credit Microcomputer Applications 1310 Elective Credit• Intro. to Criminal Justice 1301 & 11th - 12th Elective Credit Fundamentals of Criminal Law 1310 Elective Credit

Student must be classified as a Junior or Senior. Sophomores may begin with PreCalculus-College Algebra after successful completion of Algebra II.

Student must meet specific EOC or TSI (Texas Success Initiative) scores for courses requested. TSI is available weekly.

Student must meet additional requirements set by STC or UTPA and submit proper application by deadline

Tuition/Dual fees are required. Amounts vary depending if class is dual or concurrent.

For additional details, visit high school website

Counselor’s Corner, College Opportunities

Requirements to participate in College Courses

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agriculture Power Systems

Architecture and Construction Interior Design

Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Fashion Design

Business Management & Administration/Finance Principles of Business Management, Marketing and Finance Accounting I Business Information Management II

Health Science Principles of Health Science

Human Services Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Information Technology Principles of Information Technology Web Technologies Business Information Management II

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Law Enforcement I Law Enforcement II

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Agriculture Power Systems

Articulated courses

Note: Articulated courses vary year to year and teacher to teacher

CTE Clusters by Endorsement

Arts & Humanities

-- None ---

Business & Industry

Public Services

Multidisciplinary Studies

--- None ---

STEM

Health Science

Medical Terminology [10-12] (1 Credit)

Anatomy and Physiology

[11-12](1 Science Credit)

Health Science [10-12] (2 Credits)

Application Process

Medical Microbiology [Grad. Jr.-12]

(1 Science Credit)

Practicum in Health Science

[11-12] (2 Credits)Application Process

Principles of Health Science

[9-12] (1 Credit)

and/ or

ororSTC Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA)

(2-Year Program)[11-12]

Application Process

Associates

Degree

Program

UTPA Early College [11-12]

Application Process

Child Development[10-12] (1 Credit)and/or

Revised 01/30/13

Employment Opportunities:

DentistNursing

NutritionistPharmacistPhysician

4 year plan

PSAT/NMSQT stands for the Preliminary SAT/NationalMerit Scholarship Qualifying Test

The PSAT test provides students firsthand practice forthe SAT and when taken junior year gives students achance to qualify and enter competitions for prestigiousscholarships and participate in recognition programs.

PSATPreliminary SAT

Texas Scholar

National Honor Society

GPA (Grade Point Average)

Pass/Fail Options

Other topics of interest

Texas Scholar

Texas Scholars-High School and Beyond program focuses students on education and career planning during middle and high school. To be recognized as a Texas Scholar, students are required to:

• Graduate from high school having completed the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP), and

• Complete at least two courses while in high school eligible for college credit. Examples of courses eligible for college credit are: Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual/concurrent enrollment courses or CTE courses leading to a post-secondary certification.

While students are considered for NHS during the Junior year, student records are evaluated at the start of freshman year. Students must meet specific criteria:

GPA must be a 3.8 on a 6.0 scale

Must have completed 4 Pre AP courses and be enrolled in at least 1 more their Junior year.

Must receive no more than 1 “Denial” from: Any grade below a 70 Negative comments from the staff 5 Unexcused absences Loss of credit due to excessive absences Referrals and detentions

DAEP placement = automatic denial

National Honor Society

Students must complete a packet which includes:

Co-curricular Activities

Leadership positions

Recognitions and Awards

Service Activities: Students must complete 20 hours of community service (1/2 of

which need to be in tutoring) 15 additional hours are required their Senior year

(1/2 of which need to be in tutoring)

National Honor Society cont.

Only the core classes are calculated into the Grade Point Average……..

EnglishMath

ScienceSocial Studies

Courses taken through Summer School, Ed Options, AEP, Credit By Exam or off campus programs are not calculated into the GPA

GPA(Grade Point Average)

Any additional core area courses taken after a student has met their minimum requirements may be taken PASS / FAIL.

Ex: If a student has completed 4 credits of math and they want to take a more advanced math course but don’t want it to affect their GPA, a student has the option to take the course PASS/FAIL. The course and grade will still show up on the transcript, but it is not calculated into the GPA.

These courses do count towards UIL Eligibility!

Pass/Fail Options

CP College Prep

Pre-AP Pre Advanced Placement

AP Advanced Placement

DE Dual Enrollment

ELL English Language Learners

Level of Courses

Pre-AP, Dual and AP English courses may have a required summer reading list

AP courses, including Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language may have a required summer assignment

Pre-AP and AP courses have a contract, outlining the level of commitment and exit criteria, which must be signed when classes begin

For additional details on summer assignments,

visit the high school website, Counselor’s Corner

Important Reminders about Advanced courses

PLEASE select your courses carefully based on your commitment level and interests…..

When selecting classes, refer to your transcript, 4 year plan or Endorsement and elective course sheet (available on the website, Counselors Corner).

You must select 9 courses. If you don’t , WE WILL !!

You must write down the name and the number of the course you are selecting

Indicate additional courses you are interested in.

As we get ready to fill out the preregistration form, remember:

Complete the following

Current Schedule: 1) ______________ 2) _____________ 3) ______________ 4)_____________ 5) ____________

Student Name:__________________________ ID#:_________________ Phone#:______________ Current Grade Level: 9 th Include Endorsement name/# ________________and Career Cluster#____ Current Grade Level: 10th, 11th or 12th: Graduation Plan: Recommended _____ DAP _____

Plan on graduating in 4 years_________, 3 ½ years _________ or 3 years __________

Endorsement/Career Cluster

#1 ARTS & HUMANITIES Courses related to arts, foreign languages and social studies

#2 BUSINESS1. Agriculture2. Architecture and Constr. 3. Audio/Video4. Business8. Information Technology11. Automotive

#3 PUBLIC SERVICE5. Education &Training6. Health Science7. Human Services9. Law, Public Safety and Correctional Services

#4 STEM10. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

#5 MULTI-DISCIPLINARYCombination of 1-11 Career Clusters

Recommended DAPEnglish I English IEnglish II English IIEnglish III English IIIEnglish IV English IV

English Language Arts4 credits

English Language Arts

Circle and Write down course name and number

1. (Language Arts)

English III 0142

Lang Arts 4

Course CP Pre-AP

AP DE11-12th

ESL ESL 90 EXT

English I 0122 0120 N/A N/A 0126 0115/2115English II 0132 0130 N/A N/A 0136 0116/2116English III 0142 0148 0141 *0140/

21400146 N/A

English IV 0154 0158 0150 0151 0153 N/A

* Year Long Course paired with DE US History

Recommended DAP Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry MMA* Algebra II Algebra II 4th Math 4th Math (If MMA was not taken)

Once a student takes Algebra II, a student cannot go back to take MMA and will be required to pass a more advanced math class in order to graduate……

Once a student takes Algebra II, a student can take Quantitative Reasoning as a 4th math under the recommended graduation program

Mathematics4 credits

Mathematical Models with Applications(Not for DAP Graduates; must be taken before successfully completing Algebra II)

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning(Not for DAP Graduates; must be taken after successfully completing Algebra II)

Pre Calculus CP Pre Calculus Pre AP Pre Calculus-College Algebra DE AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics

Additional Courses that will count as the 4th required Math credit

Mathematics

Math Recommendation after Geometry: ________________________________

________________________________Teacher Signature

2. (Mathematics)

Algebra II PreAP 0380

Mathematics

4

Course CP Pre-AP

AP DE11-12th

ESL ESL 90 EXT

Algebra I 0362 0361 N/A N/A 0363 0367/2367Geometry 0370 0372 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Math Models 0388 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Algebra II 0382 0380 N/A N/A N/A N/AQuantitative Reasoning

0389 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Pre Calculus 0392 0390 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Pre Cal /Col Alg N/A N/A N/A *0397 N/A N/AAP Calculus AB N/A N/A 0396 N/A N/A N/A

AP Calculus BC N/A N/A 0393 N/A N/A N/A

AP Statistics N/A N/A 0922 N/A N/A N/A

Recommended DAPBiology BiologyChemistry ChemistryPhysics Physics4th Science 4th Science

IPC may count as the 4th IPC taken at the science if taken before Junior High will beChemistry and Physics an elective credit only

Science 4 credits

Anatomy and Physiology CP & Pre APBiology I & II DEAP Chemistry AP Physics 1

Scientific Research and Design CP & Pre APEnvironmental Science Pre AP

AP Environmental ScienceForensic Science CP & Pre AP

Medical Micro Biology CP & Pre AP IPC (Recommended plan only &

must be taken before Chemistry & Physics)

Additional Courses that will count as the 4th required Science credit

Science

3. (Science)

Physics CP 0432

Science

4

Course CP Pre-AP

AP DE11-12th

ESL

IPC 0402 0400 N/A N/A 0406Biology 0410 0408 Bio I 0418 (fall)

Bio II 2418 (spr)0414

Chemistry 0422 0420 0428 N/A N/A

Physics 0432 0430 1: 0436 N/A N/AAnatomy/Phys 0439 0438 N/A N/A N/AScientific Research and Design

0446 0441 N/A N/A N/A

Forensic Science 0906 0910 N/A N/A N/AMicrobiology 0907 0909 N/A N/A N/AEnv. Science N/A 0449 2449 N/A N/A

All shaded courses should be taken after Physics CP or Pre AP.

Recommended DAPWorld Geography World GeographyWorld History World HistoryU.S. History U.S. HistoryGovernment (.5) Government (.5)

Plus PlusEconomics (.5) Economics (.5)

Social Studies4 credits

Social Studies

Social Studies

4

Course CP Pre-AP AP DE11-12th

ESL

World Geo. 0302 0300 N/A N/A 0306World History 0312 0310 0311 N/A 0316US History 0322 0323 0321 *0320/2320 N/AGovernment 0332 0326 0324 Gov I 0330

Gov II 2330N/A

Economics 0333 0327 0325 0331 N/A

* Year Long Course paired with DE English III

4. (Social Studies)

For the next series of choices, select courses from, the required coursework indicated, your personalized 4 year plan and/or elective sheet available on the web site.

Remember when participating in Band, Athletics, JROTC or other programs that require a full year, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

Additional Courses

Recommended DAPForeign Lang. 2.0 credits 3.0PE 1.0 credits 1.0Health .5 credit .5Speech .5 credit .5

Tech App 1.0 credits 1.0Fine Art 1.0 credits 1.0

Electives 4.0 credits 3.0

Additional Courses Required10 credits

Foreign Language or elective

Foreign

language

2(Rec) or 3

(DAP)

Course I II III Pre AP

APLang

APLit

Spanish E 0348 0350 0352 N/A N/A N/A

Spanish S 0340 0342 0344 N/A 0346 0347

French 0354 0356 0358 0357 0359 N/A

5.(Foreign Language or elective) If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Circle and Write down course name and number

PE or Athletics or elective

PE 1 I (9th) II(10th) III(11th) IV(12th)

PE 0562/0564

For Individual Sports and additional PE Equivalent courses, see Elective Course Sheet

6.( PE or Athletics or elective)If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Remember when participating in Band, Athletics, JROTC or other programs that require a full year commitment, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

Health or Speech or elective

½ Health

½ Speec

h

Course 9th 10th 11th 12th

Health N/A 0690 0690 0690

Speech N/A 0176 0176 0176

7. / (H or S or Elec) (H or S or Elec)If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Technology Application or Elective

TechApp 1

Course 9th 10th 11th 12th

BUSIM1 0532 0532 0532 0532

For additional qualifying Technology Application courses, see Elective Course Sheet.

8.(Technology Application or Elect)If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Fine Art or Elective

Fine Art 1

Course I II III IV DE

For additional qualifying Fine Art courses, see Elective Course Sheet.

9.(Fine Art or Elective)If you have met requirement, select an elective.

Remember when participating in Band, Choir or other fine art programs that require a full year commitment, you will need to list the course twice. It does not matter which blanks you use, as long as each of the nine blanks are filled in.

Lastly…

In the event that there are conflicts with my elective choices, I would be interested in the following

electives: _____________________, _____________________, _______________________

Do you need to retake a half semester of any course? If so, indicate course and circle Semester A or B

____________________A or B _____________________A or B __________________A or B

Student Signature ______________________________ Date ________________________Parent Signature ______________________________ Date ________________________

Accounting I Painting I Principles of Law

English I Spanish I

If you need the 2nd half of English II: Speech (0176) / English II B (0132)

If you need only speech:Interior Design (0461) / Speech (0176)

If you need the 1st half of Algebra I:

Algebra I A (0362) / Health (0690)

Examples of entries if you only need half of a course:

Fall SpringEnglish II (90) World History (90)BusIM1 (90) Chemistry (90)Football (90) Football (90)Geometry (50) Continuation of Geometry (50) Spanish III E (90) Art I (90)

At the end of the school year, you will have completed 9 credits of high school requirements.

What might your schedule look like?

High School website Counselor’s Corner

Stay Connected

• Share this information with your parents/guardians.

• Turn in the pre-registration form to your 4th block teacher.

• Your 4th block class will be scheduled to report to the SEC lecture hall with the counselors to complete this process, answer any questions and turn in forms.

On behalf of the Counseling Department, thank you for your attention. We hope this

presentation has been informative and helpful. See you

soon.

Closing Remarks