sheryl searcy ninth grade center course selection 2013-2014
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What You Will Need For Registration
Course Selection Handbook –books will be available online
Course Registration Form
Course Selection List – quick reference guide
Skyward Family Access Log in directions
Credit Requirements7 courses per year
x 4 years = 28 potential credits
9th Grade 0.0 credits10th Grade 5.5 credits11th Grade 11.5 credits12th Grade 17.0 credits
Pg. 5
**26 credits required for graduation
GRADUATION PROGRAMS Check college admission requirements
carefully
Recommended Program
Distinguished Achievement Program
(page
12)
Recommended High School Program
2013 - 2014
4 English
4 Mathematics
4 Science
4 Social Studies
2 Foreign Language
1 PE or equivalent ½
Communication Applications
1 Fine Art5½ Additional
State Electives
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Recommended Program2013 - 2014
Must take 4 years of Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 4th Math (Chosen
from the PISD approved courses: ex Pre-Cal, Pre-College Math, AP Stats…) Math Models is not an approved 4th math.
Must take 4 years of Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science (Chosen from the PISD approved lab; ex-
Environmental Systems; Aquatic Science; Earth & Space; Advance Animal Science)
Distinguished High School Program
2013 - 2014
4 English4 Mathematics4Science 4 Social Studies3 Foreign
Language
1 PE or equivalent
½ Communication Applications
1 Fine Art4½ Additional
State Electives
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Distinguished Program 2013 - 2014
Must take 4 years of Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science (Chosen
from the PISD approved lab; ex- Environmental Science; Aquatic Science; Biology AP; Chemistry AP)
Must take 4 years of Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Math ElectiveOR (if you’re currently in
Algebra 1) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Math Elective (ex: AP
Calculus, AP Stats, College Algebra & Finite Math)
DAP Measures
Score of 3 or above on AP exam 1 to 4
PSAT (junior year) - Commended Scholar or higher, National Hispanic Scholar, or Outstanding African American Scholar
1
Grade of 80 or better in a Dual Credit or college course (ex: BIM 1405; Span 1411)
1 to 4
Grade of 80 or better in a Tech Prep class (ex: Medical Terminology; BIM)
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9th Grade Schedule
1st period English 12nd period Algebra 13rd period Prin. Buss / Comm. Apps4th period World Geography5th period Football6th period Spanish 17th period Biology 1
1st period Choir2nd period Biology PAP3rd period English PAP4th period Geometry PAP5th period W. Geo PAP6th period Spanish 27th period Volleyball
Total Credits = 7
Total Credits = 7
End of Course (EOC) Test S.T.A.A.R.
English I Algebra I Biology W.
Geography
; English II; English III ; Geometry; Algebra II; Chemistry; Physics ; W. History; US
History
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STAAR Performance
Level III: Advanced Academic Performance
Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance
Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
S.T.A.A.R.
Students on the recommended high school program have to perform satisfactory on – (Level II or higher)
Algebra II assessment English III assessment
S.T.A.A.R. Students on the Distinguished
Achievement high school program (DAP) have to perform satisfactory on the college-readiness component of – (Level III)
Algebra II assessment English III assessment
S.T.A.A.R Additional information can be found in the
Texas Education Agency website at:http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/eoc/
or at PISD Homepagehttp://www.pearlandisd.org/departments.cfm?subpage=40015
Review Course Selection Handbook
Prerequisites – Check the classes you are selecting.
Teacher Recommendation, Information sheet – is approval required?
Required Curriculum – What is required for your graduation plan?
Pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement (pgs.
27 - 28) High academic ability Intense interests Good study skills Willingness to work at the college
level Summer assignments will be given Must remain in advanced class
through first three weeks of the grading cycle– grades transfer to regular class if you decide to drop the PAP class
Grade Point Average
Eligible courses are classified and weighted as Regular, Honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) or Pre Advanced Placement (Pre-AP). Grades are converted using the following scale:
Numeric Grade Pre-AP/AP Honors Regular
100 6.0 5.0 4.0
99 5.9 4.9 3.9
98 5.8 4.8 3.8
97 5.7 4.7 3.7
96 5.6 4.6 3.6
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Other Programs
Athletics (Football, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, JROTC, Track, Golf, Tennis, Basketball)
Career Tech Courses Floral Design, Principles of Ag. Science,
Principles of Business, Money Matters, BIM
Fine Arts Art, Choir, Band, Floral Design,
Theater /Tech, Dance
SSNGC Special Programs Requirement
Band T. Bell 3 years of Middle/JH band. Band students cannot be in color guard.
Color Guard
T. Bell Director’s Approval based on audition
Choir D. Bready
Signature from JH Choir teacher. Anyone may join (Boys 1 & Girls 1)
Band and Choir
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DEADLINEFor Completing Online Course
Selection
Monday, March 18, 2013
SSNGC Administrative Staff
Principal – Andrea Wenke
For additional information, contact the Counseling Center at 281-412-1600
Secretary – Shelly McKay
Juan De La GarzaLead Counselor
A - L Shelly BlackAssistant Principal
Tara ViserCounselor
M – Z Charles AllenAssistant Principal