Freshman Guidance

High School InformationGraduation Plan for Class of 2016

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High School Graduation – 2016! Be aware of the requirements and

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Grade Classification

Freshman 9th grade

Sophomore 10th grade

Junior 11th grade

Senior 12th grade

Freshmen students with 5 or 5.5 credits will move

to GHS at the end of the year.

Graduation Plans

Requirements

Recommended

Distinguished

Achievement

English 4 4

*Students receiving special education services will have individualized considerations in their diploma plans based on the ARD committee decisions.

English Specifics

8th: English 1

9th: English 2 Eng 2 PAP

10th: English 3 Eng 3 DC or AP

11th: Eng 4 / DC / AP

12th: Choice

9th: English 1

10th: English 2 Eng 2 PAP

11th: English 3 Eng 3 DC or AP

12th: Eng 4 / DC / AP

Example Student:

Graduation Plans

Requirements

Recommended

Distinguished

Achievement

Math 4 4Three credits must consist of: - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Algebra 2

Three credits must consist of: - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Algebra 2

Math Specifics

All high school students in GISD must take Math each year in high school.

Examples:8th: Algebra 1

9th: PAP Geometry

10th: PAP Algebra 2

11th: PAP Pre-Calculus

12th: Calculus (AP or DC)

9th: Algebra 1

10th: Geometry

11th: Algebra 2

12th: Pre-Calculus

Math Specifics:

Additional Math courses tentativelyoffered which can be used under the

Recommended or Distinguished Plan:

• Mathematical Applications in Agriculture• Food and Natural Resources• Engineering Mathematics• College Algebra• Statistics and Risk Management

Graduation Plans

Requirements Recommended

Distinguished

Achievement

Science 4 4Three required credits and one credit must be Biology. The remaining two credits must be chosen from the following areas. No more than one credit from each area.--Biology--Chemistry--PhysicsStudents take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics plus an additional science of their choice.

Three required credits and one credit must be Biology. The remaining two credits must be chosen from the following areas. No more than one credit from each area. - Biology - Chemistry - PhysicsStudents take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics plus an additional science of their choice.

Science Specifics One credit must be a Biology credit

In addition to a Biology course, a student must select two credits from the following:

Chemistry PAP Must have taken Biology &

have a strong algebra foundation

Physics

Science Specifics Cont.After successful completion of 3 credits from the

Science list, students can choose an additional Science from the following:

Scientific Research & Development: Aviation Scientific Research & Development: Forensics Anatomy and Physiology Biology AP Chemistry AP Engineering Design and Problem Solving Advanced Biotechnology, Advanced Animal Science,

Advanced Plant and Soil Science Food Science

Examples:9th: PAP Biology10th: PAP Chemistry11th: PAP Physics12th: AP Biology

9th: Biology10th: Physics11th: Chemistry12th: 4th Science

Graduation PlansRequirements Recommended

Distinguished

Achievement

World Geography

1 1

World History 1 1

U.S. History 1 1

U.S. Government .50 .50

Economics .50 .50

Graduation Plans

Requirements

Recommended

Distinguished

Achievement Physical EducationCan take up to 4.0 credits of Athletics

1.0 1.0

Professional Communications (Speech)

.50 .50

Graduation PlansRequirements Recommended

Distinguished Achievement

Foreign LanguageSpanish (Grades 8-12)French (Grades 9-12)German (Grades 9-12)American Sign Language (Grades 9-12)

2 3

Fine ArtsArtChoirTheatreBand

1 1

Graduation Plans

Requirements RecommendedDistinguished Achievement

Additional Components: Electives

5.5 4.5

Five and one-half credits (11 semesters): - State approved courses

Four and one-half credits (9 semesters): - State approved courses

Graduation Plans

Requirements Recommended Distinguished Achievement

Total Credits 26 26

*Students receiving special education services will have individualized considerations in their diploma plans based on the ARD committee decisions.

Graduation PlansRequirement

sRecommende

dDistinguished Achievement*

*(Plus 4 advanced measures)

Advanced Measures

0 *4

Standards for approval of requirements: - The measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional level. - Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process.

Distinguished Achievement*

Requirements: - A student must achieve any combination of four of the following:Original Research/Project: - Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or - Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and - Related to the required curriculum (related to the TEKS) - May not be used for more than two of the four advanced measuresTest Data: - A score of 3 or above on The College Board Advanced Placement examination; - A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or

higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the NMSQT. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student.

College Courses: - A grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech prep

programs.

Students graduating on the Distinguished Achievement Program must meet Level III: Advanced Performance (postsecondary readiness) on English III and Algebra II STAAR EOC.

Students graduating on the Recommended Achievement Program must meet Level II: Satisfactory Performance (postsecondary readiness) on English III and Algebra II STAAR EOC.

Achieve Texas Programs of Study

Programs of Study (POS) have been created for each of the 16 Career Clusters. The programs of study reflect current occupations and represent all 79 POS as cited on www.careerclusters.org.  Granbury ISD will offer several career clusters next year.

POS are designed for students but can also be used with administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.  POS contain lots of helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. 

The POS are based upon the Recommended High School Graduation Plan and can easily be adapted for the Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Plan.

Students can choose a favorite Career Cluster from below:

Focus on developing: Good Study Habits Being Responsible Making Positive Choices Becoming Independent Planning Setting goals

All freshmen students will need to meet with their school counselor to develop a high school 4-year plan.

Look out for:

Attendance Concerns Missing Assignments Missing Credits—Credits are

earned at the end of each semester

Missing Deadlines

Rank and G.P.A. Top 10% receive guaranteed admissions

to Texas state universities except University of Texas at Austin (Top 8%)

Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) will be calculated on a 4.0 scale for all students.

Note: Pre-AP classes receive an additional 1.0 weighting for G.P.A. (5.0 scale) and AP and DC classes receive an additional 2.0 weighting (6.0 scale).

Subject Load

GHS Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will take 7 classes each term (Periods 1-7) There is no Pirate Time at the high

school; therefore you need to schedule time to study and complete homework.

Subject Load? Can high school students take advanced

courses in all 4 core classes? Answer is “yes”, however careful consideration

must be given for the additional commitment. A student could take a combination of PAP, AP, or DC

Suggestion: Keep it balanced, be aware of any other extra-curricular commitments.

What are advanced placement or dual credit courses?

Pre-Registration Freshmen counselors from CNGC will meet with 9th

grade students again on January 23rd or 24th through your foreign language class to select 2013-2014 courses.

Career Day with guest speakers will be Friday, January 25th.

GHS Counselors will travel to CNGC to meet students and enter pre-registration choices with students the week of February 11th – 15th.

Testing Opportunities STAAR EOC – End of Course PSAT – College Readiness (SAT) PLAN – College Readiness (ACT) SAT – College Admissions ACT – College Admissions ASVAB – Military TSI - THEA/COMPASS/ACCU-PLACER

Websites:

www.granburyisd.org www.collegefortexans.com www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

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