Welcome to Lone Star!
Class of 2020
High School Schedule
Known as an A-B block schedule8 total classesA days = 4 classesB days = The other 4 classesAlternate days (lunch is 3rd period and is
30 minutes)School starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at
4:10 p.m.Each class is 90 minutes with a 5 minute
passing period in-between
Sample Schedule
A day1. English I2. Biology3. Technology4. Band and/or
Athletics
B day1. W.Geography2. Algebra I3. LOTE I4. Band and/or
Athletics
Block Schedule
Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
A DayPeriods 1-4
B DayPeriods1-4
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Periods 1-4
B DayPeriods 1-4
A Day
Periods 1-4
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Periods 1-4
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Athletic Seasons
Fall Winter SpringFootball Basketball BaseballVolleyball Soccer SoftballCross Country Wrestling TrackGolf Golf GolfTennis Tennis TennisSwim/Dive Swim/Dive Swim/Dive
Athletic Seasons
Fall Winter SpringFootball Basketball BaseballVolleyball Soccer SoftballCross Country Wrestling TrackGolf Golf GolfTennis Tennis Tennis
Things to think about
Pre-AP or not (No changes until 6 weeks)Summer reading assignmentsLOTE now or laterTryouts for Drill team, cheer, sportsCTE courses and pathway to CTE center Summer school? OK after 8th grade for HS
◦Communication Applications, Health, BIM, DIM, IPC, Math Models and Medical Terminology
PreAP & AP
85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions
Drop window will be at end of 1st 6 weeks and semester
Eligibility Waiver available
Last Minute Facts
Dance I cannot be taken by athletesCTE & Tech Prep course identification is
ongoingStudents will enter high school on the
multidisciplinary endorsement and can change at course request time.
STAARState of Texas Assessments of Academic ReadinessEnd of Course exams (EOC)
You have to pass the following STAAR EOC exams in order to graduate:◦Algebra 1◦Biology◦U.S. History◦English 1 ◦English 2
4 year plans
4 year plans are just that- A PLAN! This is not set in stone and can be changed anytime you want to change it.
The purpose is to get your student THINKING about the classes he/she must take and the classes he/she wish to take and how to fit them in over 4 years.
DO NOT FREAK OUT! Anything decided in December can change.
New State Graduation Plans
The state has developed new graduation plans for the class of 2018 and beyond: Foundation Plan(replaces current
Minimum Plan and may not meet college entrance requirements)
Foundation + Endorsement Distinguished Level of
Achievement (This is the default plan for all FISD students)
FISD Foundation Plan Requirements
4English Credits 1Technology Credit*
3 Math Credits 1 PE Credit
3 Science Credits 1 Fine Art Credit
4 Social Studies Credits* ½ Speech Credit
2 World Language Credits ½ Health Credit*
5 Elective Credits
Default DLA requires Algebra II and an additional Science course.
*These courses are FISD additions to the State Foundation Plan
FISD Default Graduation Plan
The default for FISD students is the Distinguished Level of Achievement, which is
made up of the following 26 credits:FISD “Foundation Plan” coursework
+An additional math course, including
Algebra II+
An additional science course+
Coursework for at least one “Endorsement”
STEM, Business and Industry, Arts and Humanities, Public Service, Multi-Disciplinary
**Must graduate with a DLA in order to be in top 10% of class
Changing to another graduation plan can be addressed at the end of the sophomore year in a
conference with student, parent, administrator, and counselor.
What is an Endorsement?An Endorsement is a targeted area of
study, similar to selecting a major in college.
Counselors will meet with students annually to review and update their personal plan.
Students are free to change their endorsements and should not feel that they are “tracked” into a specific career, but rather this is a time to explore their career interests.
STeMScience
Technology (Comp Sci)Engineering
Math
Arts & humanities
ArtBandChoirDanceLOTE
OrchestraSocial StudiesTheater Arts
Public servicesEducation
Government & Public Admin.Health Science
Law & Public Safety
Business & industryAdvanced Journalism
AgricultureArchitecture
Art, AV Tech, & CommunicationsBusiness Mgmt. & Admin
FinanceHospitality & Tourism
Information TechnologyMarketing & Sports Mgmt.
Multi-Disciplinary
Core AcademicsMulti-EndorsementWorkforce Ready
College Ready
Arts & Humanities An Arts and Humanities endorsement is only available through a Non-Career and Technical Education pathway.
• Art• Band• Choir• LOTE• Orchestra• Social Studies• Theater Arts
• You do have to have a certain number of courses that fall in these subject areas and the counselors keep up with these.
Business & Industry• Advanced Journalism• Agriculture• Architecture• Arts, AV Tech, & Communication• Business Management &
Administration• Finance• Hospitality & Tourism• Information Technology• Marketing & Sports Management
Multidisciplinary StudiesTo satisfy the Non-CTE path in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement, students must select four credits in: Each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics OR
A. Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses from the areas listed below:
◦ English ◦ Math ◦ Science ◦ Social Studies ◦ Economics ◦ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) ◦ Fine Arts
To satisfy the CTE path in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement, students must select four “advanced” CTE courses from one or multiple endorsement areas.
Public ServicesAt this time, FISD does not offer a non-career & technical option in this category.
• Education• Government & Public Administration• Health Science• Law & Public Safety
STEM
• Computer Science• Engineering• Math• Science
Students who choose this endorsement MUST complete:
Algebra 2 Chemistry Physics+ +
Performance Acknowledgements Dual Credit – 12 college hours with a grade of 3.0 or higher
on a 4.0 scale Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy – complete all ELA requirements with
a B equivalency and one of the following: • 3 credits in the same World language with a B equivalency• Pass level 4 or higher World Language with a B
equivalency• 3 credits in World Language with a B equivalency• AP World Language score a 3 or higher
ELL – Meet exit criteria for bilingual or ESL program and score Advanced High Level on TELPAS
AP – Score 3 or above on AP exams College Entrance Exams – PSAT of commended or higher,
SAT/ACT scores (TBD) Workforce Ready – completion of internationally recognized
business or industry certification or obtaining a government required credential to practice a profession
Class of 2020 Grad Plans
We will come around this spring to go over course choices for next year and determine endorsement pathways.
“Frisco ISD Guide To Graduating Under House Bill 5” is now available on the Frisco ISD website under the Guidance and Counseling.
Don’t stress!!!
What is your GPA?
GPA is your Grade Point Average.
It is used to classify rank in class. It is determined after
each semester.
How do you get GPA Points?
Grade Points are given based on whether your classes are:
AP/PAP (6.0 scale) Regular (5.0 scale)
Dual Credit (5.5 scale)
See chart in your Academic Catalog
It is used to determine your rank in your class!
The top 10% of the class have automatic admission to Texas State Schools.
Why is your GPA important?
FISD Resources
QUESTIONS????
Abby Cole A-B & FC Dallas
Brenda Elmore C-H
Crys Wuthrich I-P
Shelby McMurtre Q-Z