n ew graduation requirements 2014-15
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N ew Graduation Requirements 2014-15. Foundation High School Plan (curriculum requirements) Endorsements (coursework related to specific career interest that will allow for advanced learning) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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New Graduation Requirements
2014-15
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What’s New?
• Foundation High School Plan (curriculum requirements)
• Endorsements (coursework related to specific career interest that will allow for advanced learning)
• End of Course Exams (state testing for high school students: must master exams in English I, English II, Algebra II, Biology, and US History)
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Foundation High School Plan – 22 CreditsEnglish Language Arts - 4 credits • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course
Mathematics - 3 credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Mathematics Course
Science - 3 credits • Biology • IPC or Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course
Social Studies - 3 credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography
Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions)
Physical Education - 1 creditFine Arts - 1 creditElectives - 5 credits
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Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
• 4 credits Math which must include Algebra II• 4 credits of Science• Completion of Curriculum requirement for at least one
Endorsement
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EndorsementsState of Texas has proposed 5 Endorsements:• STEM• Business & Industry• Arts & Humanities• Public Services• Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Each District must make available at least one endorsement (CHISD will offer all 5 endorsements)
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Additional DistinctionsPerformance Acknowledgement (on diploma and transcript)
• 12 hours college academic courses or • Associates degree while in high school• Bilingualism and biliteracy• 2 or more languages and other criteria• Business or industry certification or license• Outstanding performance in Advanced Placement• Outstanding performance in PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, ACT
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How will this work at Collegiate High School?
Upon completing the high school diploma and Associates of Arts Degree, students attending Cedar Hill Collegiate High School will earn:
• Endorsement in Multidisciplinary Studies • Distinguished Achievement• Performance Acknowledgements
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Personal Graduation PlansNew Requirement:
All students must complete PGP (Personal Graduation Plan) upon entering High School, that includes the selection of an Endorsement
A student may amend his/her personal graduation plan after the initial confirmation of the plan
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CHISD PGP
1. Choose an endorsement and complete NGC form for endorsement and courses for 9th grade (CHCHS Students will complete form upon acceptance)
2. Complete 4 year plan of courses in Spring of 9th grade year via Family Access
3. Update Personal Graduation Plan and Course selection each school year until graduation
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What Do You Need to Do to be prepared for
Next Year
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CREDITSTo graduate, you must obtain all credits and pass the
state End of Course (EOC) exams.
You must earn:
6 Credits to be a Sophomore
12 Credits to be a Junior
18 Credits to be a Senior 26 Credits to graduate with an endorsement
22 Credits to graduate with Foundation HS Plan
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END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC) must pass with satisfactory
ENGLISH I(9th grade)
ALGEBRA I
(9th grade)
BIOLOGY
(9th grade)
ENGLISH II
(10th Grade)
U.S. HISTORY
(11th Grade)
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FoundationEnglish Language Arts - 4 credits • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course
Mathematics - 3 credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Mathematics Course
Science - 3 credits • Biology • IPC or Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course
Social Studies - 3 credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography
Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions)
Physical Education - 1 creditFine Arts - 1 creditElectives - 5 credits
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What does a New Plan look like at NGC?
Cedar Hill Ninth Grade Center offers the core courses and elective classes that are the foundation to
any of the graduation endorsements.
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NGC Course Selection• ENGLISH 1• ALGEBRA 1 (or Geometry if Alg I has been completed)
• BIOLOGY• W. GEOGRAPHY• SPANISH 1 (or Spanish II, if already completed Span I)
• BIM or Professional Comm. +(CTE)
Choose Electives:• 2 (1 full year courses) or 4 (semester courses) and an
alternate.
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LET’S COMPLETE OUR 2014-2015
COURSE SHEET NOW
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SELECT AN ENDORSEMENT
STEMMulti-
Disciplinary
Public Service
Business &
Industry
Arts & Humaniti
es
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ENDORSEMENT AND YOUR ACADEMY
Sci-Technology Academy
(Endorsement: STEM and Business Industry)
International Scholars Academy
(Endorsements: Multi-Disciplinary)
Fine Arts & Humanities Academy
(Endorsement: Public Services & Art and Humanities)
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9th Grade Course Sheet
2014-2015 School Year
Cedar Hill Ninth Grade Center
RETURN BY FRIDAY, February 14, 2014
Student Name (Print) _____________________ ID # _________
(LAST) (FIRST)
You are coming from which school? PMS ______ BCMS _______Other _______
Male or Female (Circle One)
Please select 1 endorsement:
☐ STEM
☐ Business & Industry
☐ Public Services
☐Arts and Humanities
☐ Multi-Disciplinary
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1. ☐ Algebra I OR ☐ Geometry ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP
2. ☐ English I OR ☐ English II ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP
3. Biology ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP
4. World Geography ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP
5. SELECT ONE: ☐ Spanish 1 ☐ Spanish 2
6. Select the Elective that meets all Endorsements:
☐ Business Information Management (year course)________
Or ☐ Professional Communication (semester) with either :
☐ Dollars and Sense (semester) Principles of Audio & Video (semester) ☐
☐ Touch Data System (semester)
7. Elective Choice #1 (1 credit) A.__________________________ B________________________________
8. Elective Choice #2 (1 credit)A.__________________________ B.________________________________
Alternate Elective: A.__________________________ B.________________________________
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Full Year Elective Courses earn 1 creditAthletics ________________ (List Sport) (1)Tennis (must have own equipment) (1) Golf (must have own equipment) (1)Please note: the coach has the final approval
FINE ART SELECTION:Band: percussion, brass or woodwind (1)Ladies or Men’s Choir (1)Theater Arts (1) Art I (1)Drill / Dance (1)Orchestra (1)ROTC (1)
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One Semester Elective Course earns .5 credit Pick 2Physical Education (.5)Health (.5)Concepts of Engineering & Technology (.5)Principles of Architecture & Construction (.5)Principles of Manufacturing (.5)Principles of Audio & Video (.5)Dollars & Sense (.5)Touch Data Systems (.5)Principles of Business Marketing & Finance (.5)
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Please return choice sheet to your campus by
Friday, February 14, 2014
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Need more information? Make an appointment with the NGC Counselors
Shayla Pratt (Student last names A-J) [email protected]
Rosia Gresham-Hill (Student last names K-Z) [email protected]
(469) 272-2050
Or Tonight in Hallway Outside PAC