Freshman Counseling

Class of 2018

Advantage Academy

AA Counseling StaffGaylene Greathouse

District Guidance CounselorGaylene.greathouse@advantageisd.org

817-907-8085

Eureka DeversAAGP Principal

AA Graduation and College Entrance RequirementsSocial Science (including Economics)EnglishMathScienceLanguage Other Than EnglishFine ArtsPhysical EducationElectives (speech, Hebrews/NT, Health, Drive

Thru History included)

FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLANDistinguished Level of Achievement

Eligible for Top 10% Automatic AdmissionRequires Algebra II

Endorsements – 26 credits

Foundation – 22 credits4 English3 Math

3 Science3 Social Studies

2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives

STEM

Business &

Industry

Public Service

Multi-disciplin

ary

Choosing an EndorsementSTEM

Career and Technical Education courses related to STEMMathematicsScienceCombination of no more than two of the categories listed

above

Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives in the above categories

Choosing an EndorsementBusiness & Industry

Audio/VisualFinanceMarketingBusiness management & AdministrationEnglish Electives in Journalism, Public Speaking & Debate

Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives in the above categories

Choosing an EndorsementPublic Service

Law EnforcementCorrections and Security

Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives in the above categories

Choosing an EndorsementMulti-Disciplinary

Choose one of the following:4 Advanced course from other Endorsement areas4 credits in each foundation subject area, including

English IV, chemistry & physics4 credits in Dual Credit classes from English, math, science,

social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts

Requirements:4 credits in Math4 credits in Science2 additional electives

English

Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements

9th 1 year English

10th 1 year English

11th 1 year English

12th 1 year English

Math

Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements

9th Algebra I

10th Geometry

11th Algebra II or Additional Math

12th Additional Math

Science

Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement

9th Biology

10th Chemistry

11th Adv Science: Physics

12th Adv Science (Options)

Social Science

Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements

9th 1 year World Geography

11th 1 year U.S. History

12th 1 semester Gov’t

12th 1 semester Econ

Language other than English, Speech, And Fine Arts

Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement

2 years of Spanish

1 year of Fine Art

1 semester of Speech or 1 year of Basic Student Project Management

Physical Education

Grade Graduation Requirements

9th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundation of Personal Fitness

Electives

Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements

9th – 12th Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Hebrews/NT and Health included)

Local Credits

Grade

Advantage Academy Grad Requirements

9th-12th

Health

Hebrews/NT

Additional RequirementsCommunity Service Hours

Pass STAAR TestEnglish I (9th grade)English II (10th grade)Algebra I (9th grade)Biology (9th grade)US History (11th grade)

Dual Credit Classes

What is Dual CreditBenefits of Dual CreditEligibility RequirementsSteps to EnrollCollege credit and High School credit

Additional Requirements for State College AdmissionRanking Requirement

Selective: Top 10%Less Selective: Top 25%

Examination RequirementACT (plus ACT Writing Test)SAT ReasoningSAT subject tests (for some colleges)

Are you an athlete who hopes to play sports in college?

What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level

NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes

Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

WAIT!! What if I fail something along the way??

Take a summer school class!Credit Recovery classes (assigned by your

counselor)

What are smart options for summer?

AA Summer SchoolVolunteer HoursYouth Exchange /

Travel ProgramsCollege Campus Visits

QUESTIONS

Personal Graduation PlanPersonal graduWhat is Dual CreditBenefits of Dual CreditEligibility RequirementsSteps to EnrollCollege credit and High School creditation plan.

Course Request Form

Scheduling for Year 15/16

Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway.

Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices.

Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.