Welcome to Creating Your Four-Year Plan

Welcome to Creating Your Six-Year PlanClass of 2018

1Why does my child need a six year plan?An opportunity to have an overview of your childs secondary education.Time to plan for taking the required classes and the electives.An opportunity to ask questions and be more informed about your childs preparation for post secondary education.2What is a six-year plan?A six-year plan is YOUR childs guide to successful junior high and high school career.It allows YOU to make sure you obtain all the credits you need to graduate.It is also flexible, and may change each year.All the information you need to create a six-year plan is located in the MISD register on the MISD website.

WE HAVE GONE GREEN 3For this presentation you will need:A six year plan form A pen or pencilI will answer questions at the end. Write them down, so you do not forget.

4STAARState of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

Replaces TAKS

New test begins in the 2011-12 school year, 3rd through 8th grade.5Six Year Plan

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Programs of Study are courses developed from the Achieve TEXAS Career Clusters.Does NOT exempt students from the required courses for graduation.These (CTE) Career and Technology courses are electives and will give students a strong foundation in a particular area.

EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS OF STUDY Student wants to go to college and study Engineering. This student will take electives related to Engineering.

Each High School will offer 40 plus Programs of Study!March 6th at 6:30 p.m. - Parent Night at all junior highsMarch 9th - All 6th graders will visit the junior highsMarch 19nd 23th - 7th grade counselors will visit the elementary schools to talk with students about registering for classesImportant Dates!!

9Junior HighAll 7th graders will be required to takeEnglishMathSocial StudiesScienceP.E./Athletics or BandElectives10Electives in Junior High* indicates a class that will give the student high school creditTouch Systems Data Entry*Principals of Human Services*Human Services Career PortalsManufacturing Career PortalsScience Technology Engineering Math (STEM)

Intro. ArtBandChoirOrchestraSpeech & DramaSpanish I, II & III*Art I*

Electives are unique to each Junior High. Please attend the Parent Meeting on March 6 @ 6:30 for more information.11What is a Pre AP Class?An Advanced Placement (AP) class is a rigorous course that is aligned with College Boards Standards for College Success. These classes are taken in the 11th and 12 grades. A Pre AP class is taken in 7th 10th grade and helps a student prepare for an AP class.

12How do I Know if my child should take a Pre AP class?MISD has guiding criteria that gives us guidelines to let you know if your child would be prepared to take a Pre AP class.The main criteria is that the student is willing to attend class every day, do the work required, and ask for help when they dont understand.13

Junior High SchoolAP/Pre-AP Guiding Criteria2012-2013Pre-AP Social Studies, Science, Math, and/or English:* 7th grade: 707 Scale Score on TAKS reading (5th grade TAKS)* 7th grade: 692 Scale Score on Math TAKS test (5th grade TAKS)* 7th grade: must have an 85 average in core area in 6th gradePre-qualifying conditions for Algebra: (Student must meet criteria below)* Students must qualify for GT Math Foreign Language Guiding Criteria:Pre-qualifying conditions for 7th graders taking Spanish I:* 707 Scale Score on TAKS reading (5th grade TAKS)* 85 in 6th grade ELAImportant Notice: Prior to taking the course, students and parents at all grade levels will sign an AP/Pre-AP Agreement which explains the rigor and expectations required. Students at all grade levels must have a 70 average in each AP/Pre-AP course at the end of the first semester to automatically continue in that AP/Pre-AP course for the second semester. If the student does not have a 70 average, the campus principal may consider extenuating circumstances and allow the student to continue in the course for the second semester on a probationary status

14If your student is interested in Pre AP classes:MISD is asking that you conference with your counselor and teacher for guidance.Parents and students sign an enrollment agreement that states that your child will be in the class for at least three weeks before they can change their schedule.This will give your student an opportunity to understand the expectations of the course.Students who are testing for GT placement need to fill out a PreAP contract as well.15

16What classes do I need to take in high school?Your first step is deciding what graduation plan you want to follow. Your graduation plan determines what classes you need for graduation. Your choices are:Recommended High School Plan (RHSP) or Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP). The main difference between the two is the DAP requires a third year of foreign language and advanced measures.You are NOT required to have a certain GPA to be on the DAP. You only need to complete the additional requirements.17Before we start working on the four-year plan, I want us to look through the MISD Register so your are familiar with the material.CREDITS!You need 26 credits to graduate.There are some classes in junior high that will give you high school credit. Starting in 9th grade, you get a credit for EVERY class you take.Receiving a credit is based on two things:1. A grade of 70 or higher2. Your attendance ~ you must attend 90% of the time each semester.If you take a class and are not awarded a credit, the only way to get that credit is to RETAKE the class.18English~ Requirement: 4 years

~ The sequence is: English - Freshman (9th grade) English II - Sophomore (10th grade) English III - Junior (11th grade) English IV - Senior (12th grade)

~ The English sequence will be the same for everyone. The only time this sequence will vary is if a student takes English in summer school or doubles up on their English classes. For example in 11th grade they take English III AND English IV.19Requirement: 4 yearsThe math sequence is: Algebra I Geometry Math Models Algebra IIPre CalculusAny math class taken beyond the requirement will count as elective credit (Calculus, Statistics).

Math20Requirement: 4 yearsThe sequence is: BiologyChemistryPhysicsSelect from a list offered by the districtAny science class taken beyond this requirement will be an elective credit (anatomy & physiology, geology, oceanography, astronomy or scientific research & design).Science

21Requirement: 3.5 yearsThe sequence is: World Geography - Freshman (9th grade)World History - Sophomore (10th grade)U.S. History - Junior (11th grade)Government (1 semester) OR Honors Government (1 semester or 1 year)Government is only available in 11th or 12th grade. Most students take this with Economics in 12th grade.

Social Studies

22Requirement: 1 semester = Adv. Economics 1 year = Honors EconomicsEconomics is only available in 11th or 12th grade. Most students take this their senior year with Government the other semester.

Economics

23Requirement:2 years for RHSP3 years for DAPYou must take the SAME LANGUAGE for 2 or 3 years.MISD offers Latin, French, German and Spanish.Junior High campuses only offer SpanishForeign Language

24Requirement: 1.5 years

Please remember that you may count 4 years of PE toward graduation. This mainly effects students in athletics. If you play athletics all 4 years of high school, the last two years will count towards high school elective credit. Physical Education

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Requirement: 1 semesterHealth class is the only class that will meet this requirement. You may not substitute a different class. It will be offered every year. It is REQUIRED for graduation.Health

26Requirement: 1 yearYou select from:B.I.M.Computer Science (10, 11 & 12 grade)Digital & Interactive Media

Technical Applications (Computers)

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Requirement: 1 yearFine Arts includes the following areas:Art coursesTheatre CoursesBand/Orchestra/ChoirFor students in band Please remember that the Fall semester counts as PE and the Spring semester counts as a Fine Art. If you play band all four years, youll have two PE credits, one fine art credit and one elective credit.

Fine Arts

28Requirement: 1 semesterSelect from:* Communications Application* Professional CommunicationIt is REQUIRED for graduation.

Communication Applications

29Requirement: 3.5 for RHSP2.5 for DAPYour selections here are completely up to you. You have many classes to pick from. Make sure you review all your choices.Electives!

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Enrollment Agreement for JuniorHigh School (Grades 7-8) Pre-Advanced Placement Courses

Student Name:LastFirstMI

ID #:Grade:Campus:

The student requests placement in the following Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) course(s):

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The student and parent/guardian understand and agree to the following:

1. The student may only voluntarily withdraw from a course from the 16th day of the semester to the last day of the 2nd six six weeks.2. The student must have a 70 average in each Pre-AP course at the end of the first semester to automatically continue in that Pre-AP course for the second semester. If the student does not have a 70 average, the campus principal may consider extenuating circumstances and allow the student to continue in the course for the second semester on a probationary status. 3. The Pre-AP courses are rigorous and have high expectations. Parents and students should consider the course load when registering for classes.

I understand and agree to the requirements stated in this agreement.

Student SignatureDateParent/Guardian SignatureDate

I have explained the requirements of the Pre-AP Course Enrollment and have provided and explained all applicable policies and procedures to the student and parent/guardian.

Counselor SignatureDate