Alvin ISD CLASS OF 2024 Incoming Freshman Registration

Alvin ISD CLASS OF 2024 Incoming Freshman Registration

Topics to Discuss § Registration Process § High School v. Junior High § Graduation Requirements § High School Course Selection

Registration Process • Today, discuss high school, graduation plans, and career pathways with Junior High Counselor • Parent Workshop and Elective Fairs: v v v • Alvin High School 1/13/20 @AHS Manvel HS Elective Fair 1/14/20 @MHS Shadow Creek Freshmen Frenzy 1/15/20 @SCHS February – parent and student will meet with a counselor to choose courses for 2020 -2021. • • Final schedule change requests will be due by May 22 nd – no schedule changes once the school year begins.

Imagine High School…. 7 Period Day 55 Minute Classes 7: 20 -2: 50. Various grade levels in some classes. Get involved in clubs and organizations! Record your volunteer work. High expectations from all content areas – academic, extracurricular, and personal wellness. More freedom and Responsibility; use it wisely. Low attendance = loss of credit Regardless of Grade! Excellent study habits are needed. PAP/AP courses require good work ethic!

What is Needed to Graduate from High School?

Passing a high school level course earns credit toward graduation. High School Course credit n o i t a s u d t i a r d G Cre 26

2 SEMESTERS IN A SCHOOL YEAR FALL - SEMESTER 1 SPRING – SEMESTER 2 0. 5 CREDIT Toby took and passed the same 7 courses both semesters. How many credits did he earn for the year? SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 English I World Geography Biology Algebra I PE for Algebra I the 3. 5 7 Credits PE Year! Credits School Art Spanish I 3. 5 Credits

2 SEMESTERS IN A SCHOOL YEAR FALL - SEMESTER 1 SPRING – SEMESTER 2 0. 5 CREDIT Karen did not take the exact same classes for both semesters. How many credits is the Spanish 1 DE class worth? How many credits is the Spanish 2 DE? SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 English I World Geography Biology Algebra I PE PE Art Spanish 1 DE 1. 0 Spanish 2 DE 1. 0

Key Words • Credit – what a student earns when a course is competed (passed with 70+) • 0. 5 (half credit) for one semester • 1. 0 credit for a whole year • Transcript – a record of classes taken for HS credit • List of grades earned in those classes – includes failing grades Student Classifications 9 th Grade (Freshmen) Less than 6 credits 10 th Grade (Sophomores) Minimum of 6 credits 11 th Grade (Juniors) Minimum of 12 credits 12 th Grade (Seniors) Minimum of 19 credits **Must have 26 credits to graduate**

High School Credit in Junior High Classes taken in 7 th and 8 th grade for high school credit: • • • Algebra 1 (1) Geometry (1) Gateway I (. 5) Gateway IV (. 5) Physics I (1) • • Spanish I (1) Spanish II (1) AP Spanish (1) Art I (1)

Meet State Testing Standards All of the following STAAR End of Course (EOC) exams must be successfully completed prior to graduation: q English I – 9 th Grade q Algebra I – 9 th Grade q Biology – 9 th Grade q English II – 10 th Grade q US History – 11 th Grade

Key Words Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade points assigned to number grades. Measurement of academic success in high school. May be seen as indication of your work ethic. Elective Courses Various content. Taken to fulfill endorsement. Taken to enhance learning about particular career areas. Core Courses English Math Science Social Studies World Languages College Prep Courses Advanced Placement (AP) AISD Pathway to Adv. (APA) Dual Enrollment (DE) All prepare for success in college

GPA and Rank ● Grade Point Average – overall average of high school courses ● Accumulates throughout high school and includes middle school courses taken for high school credit ● All courses are included in the GPA – core, elective AND courses you may have failed ● Remember: College-prep courses receive additional points in the GPA calculation DE/APA = 10 extra points; AP = 20 extra points ● Rank is determined by your GPA compared to other students in your grade. ● Top 7 -25%= automatic admission http: //tinyurl. com/yd 8 a 9 tax Added weighted points will only be used in the GPA calculation. Failing grades, regardless of the weight, will still appear on report cards and be treated as such.

Advanced Academics APA AISD Pathway to Advancement – formerly Pre-AP AP Advanced Placement

Advanced Academics • Students must complete the APA/AP contract prior to the student being enrolled into the course for the fall 2020 semester. • Some advanced courses have summer assignments – be sure to view the Advanced Academics webpage prior to leaving for the summer break! • Students who show an educational need may request to drop down to an on-level course after the first seven weeks of the semester. Students may not request to come out of the course before that time. • Students take an AP exam in May. Students may be eligible to receive college credit with an AP Exam score of three or higher. (Upon the request of the student once in college/university. Check with your college/university of choice for more information on which AP scores they will accept). • It is an expectation that students enrolled in AP courses take the correlating AP exam at the end of an AP course. Students must register by October 2020. There will be a $30 fee per test (waiver available for free/reduced lunch).

Available classes for 9 th graders HS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TITLE CREDITS Business Information Management (one semester) 1 French I (one semester) @ ACC Only 1 French II (one semester) @ACC Only 1 Learning Frameworks (one semester) Intro to Mass Communications semester) Spanish I (one semester) TSI/Pre-req 1 (one . 5 1 Admission Only 1411 C+ Admission Only

Alvin ISD Graduation Requirements

Foundation Required Courses 4 ENGLISH (English I, III, and Advanced English) 3 MATH (Includes Algebra I and Geometry) 3 SCIENCE (Bio and 2 advanced science credits) 3 SOCIAL STUDIES (W Geo or W History, US Hist, Govt and Econ) 2 SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 FINE ART 1 PE 5 ELECTIVES Total: 22 Credits

Foundation (FHSP) + Endorsement CRED SUBJECT AREA 4 ENGLISH (English I, III, and Advanced English) 4 MATH (Includes Algebra I, Geom. , and 2 Adv. Math) 4 3 SCIENCE (Bio, IPC or Chem or Phys, and 2 advanced science credits) SOCIAL STUDIES (W Geo or W History, US Hist, Govt and Econ) 2 SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 FINE ART 1 PE 7 ELECTIVES Total: 26 Credits

Foundation + Endorsements (Required to have at least ONE) • Consist of 4 -5 cohesive elective courses in a specified pathway • Are visible on student transcript • Are an opportunity to explore career/major areas prior to college • May be obtained in more than one content area • DO NOT determine college acceptance Arts & Humanities • Fine Arts • World Languages • Social Studies Business & Industry • Agriculture • Architecture & Construction • Audio/Visual Tech • Business, Marketing & Finance • Hospitality & Tourism • Information Technology • Manufacturing • Transportation • Advanced Journalism • Debate Public Services • Education & Training • Health Science • Human Services – Cosmetology / Barbering • Law Enforcement • JROTC STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics Multidisciplinary Studies • Advanced Courses • 4 credits in each Core Subject – including English 4 and Chemistry or Physics • 4 credits in AP or dual credit coursework See the AISD Secondary Course Guide for more details about Pathway requirements and suggestions.

Performance Distinguished Acknowledgments Achievement ● Complete the Foundation with Endorsement Requirements ● Complete Algebra 2 as one of the 4 required math credits ● Mandatory to be eligible for top 10% Automatic Admission in college admissions

Performance Distinguished Acknowledgments Achievement ▪ Dual Enrollment Courses OR ▪ Demonstrating Bilingualism OR ▪ Passing AP exams OR ▪ Outstanding performance on PSAT, ACT or SAT OR ▪ Earning industry certifications in high school

2020 -2021 High School Course Guide

Special Program Courses Must Receive Approval and/or Audition • Cheerleading • Newspaper/Yearbook • Drill Team (Dance Team) • Orchestra • Musical Theater • Band • Debate • Choir • Sports Medicine • • Athletic Trainer AVID (includes an advanced course on schedule)

Athletics Keep in Mind: ● Must be enrolled in the athletic course which is determined by sport ● High level of competition and commitment ● Must have experience in the sport ● After school requirements ● Night and some weekend games ● Must tryout for the team. Some sports will have cuts – not everyone will make the team. ● Must maintain good attendance and grades to remain eligible to play

Advanced Placement and AISD Pathway to Advancement Contract List APA/AP Courses Must receive teacher signature prior to being in the classes. Submit Contract to Your JH Counselor Check High School webpages for summer assignments.

JB HENSLER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY Certification Pathways Business and Industry Endorsement Public Service Endorsement • Automotive Technology • Auto Collision Repair • Carpentry • Culinary Arts (Dual Enrollment) • Graphic Design • HVAC • Information Technology • Veterinary Science • Welding • Barbering • Certified Medical Assistant • Certified Nurse Assistant • Cosmetology • Court Systems/ Law Enforcement • Dental Assistant • Emergency Medical Technician (Dual Enrollment) • Pharmacy Technician (Dual Enrollment) Advanced Level Career and Technology Center ▪ Focus on preparing students to earn industry recognized certifications ▪ Graduate college and career ready Rigor and Relevance ▪ ▪ ▪ Dual Enrollment is available for 3 pathways through ACC All pathways qualify for a graduation endorsement Pathways and certifications are based on anticipated job growth for the surrounding region source: Texas Workforce Commission Commuter Campus ▪ ▪ Open to all AISD students grades 10 -12 AISD transports students to and from their home campus during the school day Interest Forms are required to attend Information can be found online and in the high school counseling office

Final Reminders • You and a parent will meet with a counselor to discuss your 4 -year plan for high school. • AJH Feb. 3 -5 • FJH Feb. 18 - 20 • HJH Feb. 6 -7; 13 • MJH Feb. 3 -5; 10 • RMJH Feb. 4 - 6 • NRJH Feb. 10; 12 -13 • RPJH Feb. 18 -20 • Submit APA/AP Contract and any other necessary forms to your junior high counselor on or before: • AJH • FJH • HJH • MJH • RMJH Feb. 13 • NRJH • RPJH Feb. 27 • A copy of what is officially requested will be provided before the end of the school year for you and your parent(s) to verify your course selection for next year. ● Requests are due no later than May 22 nd. Once the school year begins there will be no schedule changes.

Important Dates Elective Fairs/Parent Meeting • Shadow Creek Freshmen Frenzy 1/15/20 @SCHS • Manvel HS Elective Fair 1/14/20 @MHS • Alvin High School 1/13/20 @AHS • Fair: 5: 30 – 7: 00 • Parent Sessions: 5: 30 -6: 00 & 6: 30 -7: 00 JBH Visits 9: 50 -12: 15 • AJH 1/14 • FJH 1/15 • HJH 1/16 • MJH 1/17 • RMJH 1/22 • NRJH 1/23 • RPJH 1/24 4 -yr Plan Dates • AJH Feb. 3 -5 • FJH Feb. 18 - 20 • HJH Feb. 6 -7; 13 • MJH Feb. 3 -5; 10 • RMJH Feb. 4 - 6 • NRJH Feb. 10; 12 -13 • RPJH Feb. 18 -20

Questions ? CLASS OF 2024 Incoming Freshman Registration

What will help you select an endorsement? Explore your career preferences!

ORGANIZERS Are skilled in ORGANIZATIONAL AND NUMERICAL ability. Prefer to work in STRUCTURED situations where maintaining order and ACCURATE DETAILS is important. PERSUADERS Prefer to take leadership roles. Directing, influencing, and managing a group or team of people. DOERS Have mechanical ability and prefer to work with OBJECTS, MACHINES, TOOLS, PLANTS, or ANIMALS. Prefers to work INDEPENDENTLY. HELPERS Are skilled with WORDS. Prefer to interact with others for a purpose. HELPING, TEACHING, CURING, AND COUNSELING. THINKERS Prefer to observe, LEARN, INVESTIGATE, ANALYZE, or use your knowledge to SOLVE PROBLEMS. Enjoy science and/or math. CREATORS Have CREATIVE abilities and prefer to work in UNSTRUCTURED situations, using their IMAGINATION OR ORIGINALITY.

Arts & Humanities Endorsement • Fine Arts from among (can combine 2 areas): o Art o Band o Choir o Dance ARTISTIC SOCIAL o Theater • Languages Other Than English • Social Studies

Business & Industry Endorsement ● ● ● Agriculture Sciences Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Technology & Communication Information Technology Finance REA Business Management ENT LIST IC ERP Hospitality & Tourism RISI NG Manufacturing - Welding Marketing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics – Automotive collision or repair Debate English - Yearbook

Public Services Endorsement ● Human Services – Cosmetology, Barbering ● Health Science ● Law - Law Enforcement ● Education & Training SOCIA L INVES TIGAT IVE

STEM Endorsement (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Each pathway must include: Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics. ● Cybersecurity ● Computer Science ● Engineering ● Advanced Mathematics ● Advanced Science ● Combined Option INV CO EST NV IGA EN T TIO IVE NA L

Multidisciplinary Endorsement ● FOUR advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education OR ● FOUR credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics OR ● FOUR credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, Math, Science, or Social Studies, Economics, Languages other than English or Fine Arts