Alvin ISD High School Transition Meeting Welcome CLASS

Alvin ISD High School Transition Meeting Welcome CLASS OF 2023!!! AJH - FJH HJH – MJH NRJH - RMJH RPJH

Agenda • Welcome • High School Expectations • Graduation Requirements • Advanced Academics • Dual Credit/Dual Degree • Four Year Planning Process

AHS Counselor Contact Information Alpha Group (Last Names) W–B C-F G-J K-M N-R S-V Special Services Lead Counselor ACC Dual Credit Communities in Schools Counselor’s Secretary Counselor Name Dani Gilcrease Karen Daly Donna Ruby Ashley Miller Vicki Cleland Ron Fitzwater Shannon Geletka Carlene Leal Alpha Trevino Regina Stredic Jenika Joseph Email Address dgilcrease@alvinisd. net kdaly@alvinisd. net druby@alvinisd. net amiller@alvinisd. net vcleland@alvinisd. net rfitzwater@alvinisd. net sgeletka@alvinisd. net cleal@alvinisd. net atrevino@alvincollege. edu rstredic@alvinisd. net jjoseph@alvinisd. net Phone Number 281 -245 -3627 281 -245 -2733 281 -245 -2713 281 -245 -2683 281 -245 -2663 281 -245 -2694 281 -245 -2753 281 -245 -2693 281 -245 -2726 281 -245 -2600 281 -245 -2857

New Terms Credit – Unit awarded upon successful completion of a semester/year course by earning a grade of 70 or higher AND attending class 90% of the days it is offered Transcript – The official document where all grade history and credit history is recorded. This is the document that colleges and employers request when looking at college admissions & verification of high school completion. Grade Point Average (GPA) – The average of grade points and number of credits. Dual Enrollment- Courses taken through Alvin Community College which also count for credit with Alvin ISD High Schools. End of Course Exam (EOC) – STAAR Tests at the high school which must be passed in order to be eligible for graduation. English 1 and English 2, Biology, Algebra 1 and US History

New Terms: Grade Level Classification How do I know what grade level classification my student is… • High School Grade Levels are classified by the number of credits earned by the end of the year. • Freshman – any student with less than 6 credits • Sophomore – a student who has earned at least 6 credits after their 2 nd year of high school • Junior – a student who has earned at least 12 credits after their 3 rd year of high school • We may use the term “graduating junior” or “repeat junior” to classify 4 th year students who have not yet earned the required 19 credits to be a senior • Senior – any student who has earned 19 Credits after their 4 th year of high school or by January of their 3 rd year with a signed and approved Early Graduate Agreement and Plan

Differences you need to know • Attendance/Loss of Credit • Verification of Enrollment • Schedules • Athletics- Not one class, but determined by sport • Organizations/Clubs – something for everyone • Volunteering – Do it, record it

Attendance • To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student in 9 th – 12 th grade must attend class at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. A student who attends at least 75 percent but fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered may receive credit or a final grade for the class if he or she completes a plan, approved by the principal, who allows the student to fulfill the instructional requirements for the class. • All absences, whether excused or unexcused, will be considered in determining whether a student has attended the required percentage of days. Alvin ISD Student Handbook, pp 30 -33

Schedule and Change Requests • Late fall and early spring, we begin the high school course request process for all students • By March, we are asked to turn in our numbers to district administration for review to determine how many teachers will be need in the new school year • When students change their mind after we have turned numbers in, it can cause classroom crowding and students can possibly not receive the courses they changed into • We will send home a course request verification in Early May for your student to send in any corrections or changes at that time. • Any changes after this time, may or may not be considered

Schedules and Change Requests • Schedule Change Policy: • Once school begins, any schedule change will only be considered based on the following circumstances: • Student is a senior and not scheduled in a course needed for graduation. • Student has already earned credit for a course currently scheduled. • Student does not meet prerequisite(s) for a scheduled course. • Student was dismissed from a program requiring approval. • Submission of a change request does not guarantee approval for schedule change. Approval or denial may be based on the conditions above, student’s intended graduation plan, and seat availability in the replacement course. Student must follow current schedule until notified that a change has been made. • Pre-AP and AP students may petition to move from an advanced class to a regular-level class of the same content area according the time listed in the Pre-AP/AP contract. Students who remain in the AP or PAP course must wait until the end of the first semester to request a transfer to the regularlevel course. Please be aware that these changes are also based on seat availability and any schedule change at this point may involve more than one class. • During the first couple of weeks of the semester, schedules may be changed by administration to balance class sizes as needed. • Keep in mind that some schedule changes may require a change in graduation plan and/or endorsement.

Graduation Plans Foundation + Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires: ○ ○ 4 credits in math including Algebra II 4 credits in science All Foundation High School Program requirements At least one endorsement To be eligible for the top 10% automatic college admissions, students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement.

What is an Endorsement? ● ● ● A career pathway (in college terms it’s a major) An opportunity to study an area of interest prior to college Consists of a cohesive sequence of elective courses in a selected pathway Student’s earned endorsements will appear on their high school transcript Student’s could earn more than one endorsement

Performance Acknowledgments A student may earn a performance acknowledgement by: ● ● ● with GPA 3. 0 or higher Earning 12 dual credit hours Proficient bilingualism or biliteracy Earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT or ACT Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

Research Your Post. Secondary Options • Please research your post-secondary plans • What will get you out of high school may or may not get you into your college of choice • Some colleges still require 4 years of social studies • Some colleges do not recognize foreign language substitutions • Some colleges want both chemistry and physics

Grade Point Average Grade points are accumulated each semester based on the semester average in the class • Regular on-level courses are set on a 6. 0 scale • Pre-AP and Dual Enrollment are on a 7. 0 scale • Advanced Placement (AP) are on a 8. 0 scale

Class Rank - Why are GPA and Class Rank important? • Public colleges within the state of Texas (except University of Texas top 6%) offer guaranteed admittance to any student who graduates in the top 10% of their class • In accordance with Title 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), § 5. 5(e), high school rank for students seeking automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution on the basis of class rank is determined and reported as follows. • Class rank shall be based on the end of the 11 th grade, middle of the 12 th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the application deadline. • The top 10 percent of a high school class shall not contain more than 10 percent of the total class size. • The student's rank shall be reported by the applicant's high school or school district as a specific number out of a specific number total class size. .

How do I improve my GPA • Course selection is key • Our 6. 0 GPA scale allows students to receive weighted grade points for the more academically challenging courses • Choosing from advanced courses and doing well in those courses is the best way to improve your student’s GPA • Keep in mind a student has to earn credit in the course to benefit from the weighted grade points

Grade Point Average • Counselors audit transcripts each summer to verify credits earned and ensure that students are in the correct classes to satisfy their requirements • When is rank published: • Sophomores are ranked at the end of the 10 th grade year • End of each semester for Juniors • Official calculation for Top 10% is at the end of junior year • Final senior rank for graduation seating will not be published until the end of 3 rd nine weeks of their senior year • Hand calculation is tedious but not impossible – different cohorts of students have different GPA regulations. This process will give you a ballpark number. • Assign the grade points using the grade scale in the previous slide for each semester grade • Add up all the scaled points • Divide by the number of semester classes (Q) = PAP scale 7. 0 (D) = Dual credit scale 7. 0 (P) = AP scale 8. 0 SM 1 Eng 1 (Q) 85 = 2. 75 Alg 1 94 = 2. 7 Bio (Q) 79 = 2. 45 AP HGeo(P) 82 = 3. 1 PE 100 = 3. 0 Sp 1 92 = 2. 6 Art 1 98 = 2. 9 SM 2 91 = 3. 05 88 = 2. 4 83 = 2. 65 91 = 3. 55 99 = 2. 95 94 = 2. 7 96 = 2. 8 Sum of all semester grade points = 39. 6 Divide the sum by number of semester classes 39. 6 / 7= 5. 65714 the quotient is carried to 5 digits.

Advanced Academics Program Alvin High School, Michelle De. Leon Manvel High School, Rebecca Root Shadow Creek High School, Vincincia Wright

What is a Pre-AP or AP Class? • Pre-AP, or Pre-Advanced Placement, courses are classes designed to get you ready for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. • AP classes are college-level courses offered in high school • Students take an AP Exam at the end of the course to measure their mastery of the college level work • Students who score a 3 on a 5 point scale will receive college credit for the course • AP Human Geography and Computer Science Principles are the two AP Courses available for freshmen students

What are the benefits? • Students have opportunities to explore topics in depth • Taking AP is valued in the college admission process • AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences • Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college and as a result, save money on college tuition.

Factors Colleges Consider for Admissions* Grades in College Prep Classes (AP/Pre-AP/DC) 82% Strength of Curriculum (How hard were your classes? ) 65% Admissions Test Scores (SAT/ACT) 56. 1% Grades in All Courses 49. 8% Essay (Not required by all colleges) 19. 7% Student’s Demonstrated Interest 17. 8% Counselor Recommendation 15. 6% Teacher Recommendation 15. 4% Class Rank 13. 3% Extracurricular Activities 6. 8% Interview 6. 5% *National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) http: //www. nacacnet. org/ AP Scores (For admissions, not so important very important to receive credit) 4. 8%

AHS AP Course Offerings • AP Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research • Arts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio, Studio Art: 2 -D Design Portfolio, Studio Art: 3 -D Design Portfolio, • English: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition • History and Social Sciences: European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History • Mathematics and Computer Science: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science PAP/AP and Computer Science Principles • Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1: Algebra-based, Physics C: Mechanics • World languages: French Language and Culture, Spanish Language and Culture

Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Course Offerings for Freshman: • • PAP Spanish 2 PAP English I • Academic Decathlon I PAP Biology I • Computer Science Principles PAP Algebra I PAP Geometry PAP Algebra 2 PAP World Geography AP Human Geography

ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dual Enrollment Program Alvin ISD Get a jump on your college

Qualifications: The successful dual credit student should be highly motivated be able to stick to a goal be able to meet deadlines make above average grades • possess good study habits • meet the course prerequisites • •

ACC/AISD Dual Credit Program § § § § French I/II/IV DC Spanish I/II/IV DC Business Information Mgmt. I DC Art Appreciation DC Music Appreciation DC English III and IV DC Government / Economics DC US History DC Pharmacy Tech DC Anatomy & Physiology DC EMT DC Psychology and Sociology DC Speech DC College Algebra / Pre-Cal DC and so much more!

Dual Credit Career & Technical Pathways • • • Automotive Technical Certificate ECA/EMT Certificate Culinary Arts Certificate Pharmacy Tech Certificate Welding Certificate Drafting Certificate *No Tuition *No TSI Required

ACC/AISD Dual Credit Program Steps to getting started… üSelect courses with high school counselors üComplete § ACC Online Application § Early Admission Contract üTesting – Prior to turning in course request § Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment at your school or ACC § Pass the sections of TSI Assessment for the classes you chose üAttend Dual Credit Orientation § Summer 2019 üPay for courses and purchase books in August 2019 Application, Contract, and TSI Testing must be completed by … April 26, 2019

Alvin Community College Dual Credit Program Alvin ISD ACC Dual Credit Advisor Located at your high school to conveniently serve you! Alpha Trevino Alvin High School 281 -245 -2726 atrevino@alvincollege. edu

JB Hensler College and Career Academy Carolyn Paloski College and Career Advisor 281 -245 -2160 cpaloski@alvinisd. net

JBH College and Career Academy Certification Pathways Business and Industry Endorsement Public Service Endorsement STEM Endorsement • Automotive Technology (Dual Enrollment with ACC) • Collision Repair • Construction • Culinary Arts • Graphic Design • HVAC • Information Technology • Veterinary Technology • Welding 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 5 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 • Barbering • Certified Medical Assistant • Certified Nurse Assistant • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Dental Assistant • Emergency Medical Technician (Dual Enrollment with ACC) • Paralegal (Dual Enrollment with ACC) • Pharmacy Technician (Dual Enrollment with ACC) Commuter Campus • Industrial Design (Dual Enrollment with ACC) ▪ ▪ 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

Save the date! 1/26/19 at JBH College and Career Academy

Assets Academy at JBH August Lee School Counselor 281 -245 -3037 alee@alvinisd. net

ASSETS Academy at JBH ASSETS is one of the 4 high schools in Alvin ISD • This is a school of choice – students choose to attend. • Good option for CTE students in certification pathways who want to stay at the JBH campus all day. • Dual credit, credit recovery and initial credit opportunities • There is an application and interview process. • Information is available with your school counselor. The ASSETS Advantage • Small academic classes • (15 students/class) • Provides intervention for social, personal, and academic conflict. • Staff plays active, supportive role for each student. • Provides schedule flexibility to meet specific needs.

4 Year Plan • Your student will be asked to choose a career based on their current interests and plans • We will then create a 4 Year Plan for high school to help prepare them for this eventual career and/or college pathway • We know this will change and there are ways to change this plan as he/she moves through high school

Where do we start? • Take a career interest inventory • Career Coach through ACC https: //alvincollege. emsicc. com/? radius=&region=Houston. The%20 Woodlands-Sugar%20 Land%2 C%20 TX • http: //www. texascareercheck. com/Explore. Career/Interest. Pr ofiler • http: //www. educationplanner. org/students/careerplanning/find-careers/career-clusters-activity. shtml • https: //www. yourfreecareertest. com/ • Research the education requirements for your potential career – 2 year or 4 year or certification • Look for colleges/tech schools that specialize in your chosen major • Work with your counselor to plan appropriate coursework to provide you with the foundation necessary to move on to the next level of instruction

What can you get out of high school besides a diploma? • ACC Dual Degree – Associates Degree and HS Dipolma • Preparation to enter a 4 year college/university • Recognized State Certifications Auto Collision Repair Auto Tech Barbaring CMA – Certified Medical Assistant • CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant • Construction Technology • Cosmetology • • • Recognized State Certifications • Culinary • EMA and EMT Emergency Medical Technician • HVAC • Information Technologist • Law – Jailer and Paralegal • Pharmacy Technician • Veterinary Assistant • Welding

Transition Timeline • Now through the first of February • Research career interests • Take the career interest inventory • If you have a college or university in mind, look at their entrance requirements now – this information can help build your 4 yr plan • Talk to your counselor about possibilities • 4 year university/college • 2 yr degree • Certification program • Talk to current teachers about student strengths and weaknesses to determine the level of courses for next year. • In the first weeks of February – Parents and Students will meet with their counselor and/or counselors from the high school to create their 4 year plan and choose courses for next year • We are going to begin one now so you will have an idea of the process and can have some meaningful questions when you go to the Elective Fair and CTE Extravaganza

Suggested 9 th Grade Courses English 1 Algebra 1 (for students who have not had Alg. 1 in JH) Geometry (for students who have had Alg. 1 in JH) Biology W. Geography or AP Human Geo. PE (Athletics/Marching Band/Cheer/Dance-PE/Color Guard) Foreign Language (Spanish/French) Or Fine Art (Art/Band/Choir/Theater Arts/Dance) Endorsement Course (located on Endorsement Pathway page in Course Guide )

Upcoming Events AHS Elective Fair MHS Elective Fair January 24 th 5: 30 – 7: 00 AHS Cafeteria January 30 th 5: 30 – 7: 00 MHS Cafeteria CTE Extravaganza JB Hensler College and Career Academy January 26, 2019 10: 00 – 1: 00