Mansfield Independent School District 1 Welcome to High

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Mansfield Independent School District 1 Welcome to High School

Mansfield Independent School District 1 Welcome to High School

Mansfield Independent School District 2 Becoming a Freshman! What you need to know to

Mansfield Independent School District 2 Becoming a Freshman! What you need to know to master the art of high school.

Mansfield Independent School District 3 Laying the Foundation MISD Guiding Statements and Values

Mansfield Independent School District 3 Laying the Foundation MISD Guiding Statements and Values

Mansfield Independent School District 4 Moving upward from the success of Vision 2020! •

Mansfield Independent School District 4 Moving upward from the success of Vision 2020! • As Mansfield ISD continues to provide excellence to ALL students, we have tackled the ultimate question continually asked after high school graduation…. How do you KNOW that you are ready for life, college or career?

5 Mansfield Independent School District Taking Flight! • Two Trailblazer campuses piloted Vision 2025

5 Mansfield Independent School District Taking Flight! • Two Trailblazer campuses piloted Vision 2025 with their freshman students in 2018 -2019. • In the fall of 2019, freshman at each high school will begin a path toward completion of a 2025 Student Scorecard. • There are specific tasks in the Life, College, and Career categories, students will accomplish and manage through their own Scorecard.

6 Checking In Mansfield Independent School District Progress meetings with your counselor In the

6 Checking In Mansfield Independent School District Progress meetings with your counselor In the spring semester of each year of high school the student will visit with their school counselor about their Vision 2025 progress through the past year… Every task is solid evidence of preparedness for life after high school allowing students to speak with clarity and to provide evidence of their individual readiness.

7 Mansfield Independent School District Graduation Requirements Diploma Ready! • 26 credits • CREDITS/CLASSIFICATIONS

7 Mansfield Independent School District Graduation Requirements Diploma Ready! • 26 credits • CREDITS/CLASSIFICATIONS 0– 5½ Freshman 6 – 11 ½ Sophomore 12 – 18 ½ Junior 19 + Senior • Rank/GPA provided at the end of the 9 th grade year.

8 Mansfield Independent School District Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) Diploma Ready! All MISD

8 Mansfield Independent School District Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) Diploma Ready! All MISD students begin on the DLA Graduation plan. ~Provides most opportunity for post secondary options ~Eligibility for “Top 10% Automatic Admission” to colleges and universities

9 BUILDING A TRANSCRIPT Mansfield Independent School District “CREDIT BREAKDOWN”

9 BUILDING A TRANSCRIPT Mansfield Independent School District “CREDIT BREAKDOWN”

Mansfield Independent School District 10 Roll the Credits… Students have the opportunity to earn

Mansfield Independent School District 10 Roll the Credits… Students have the opportunity to earn 8 credits per year. 8 credits x 4 years = 32 credits Only 26 are needed for graduation from MISD

11 Class Rank Mansfield Independent School District FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2022 AND BEYOND

11 Class Rank Mansfield Independent School District FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2022 AND BEYOND GPA RANK • All HS semester grades earned will be calculated into your overall GPA. • Another way of saying that is = The GPA is a calculation of all grades earned in your credits. • The evolving calculation will appear on your transcript. • Pre AP, AP and Dual Credit classes will earn an extra 10 points in that calculation. Class rank (used for awarding graduation honors) will be calculated by averaging all high school credit courses in the following five areas: • English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • LOTE

12 Mansfield Independent School District Graduation Honors will now be calculated at the end

12 Mansfield Independent School District Graduation Honors will now be calculated at the end of the 5 th Six weeks of the senior year. FINISH STRONG! As you review your four year plan, it is important to finish your high school career with strength. .

13 Mansfield Independent School District School Year Structure Home Campus • 18 week classes

13 Mansfield Independent School District School Year Structure Home Campus • 18 week classes = 1 semester = ½ credit • Example: Health, PE, Keyboarding (These courses are identified on the Course Selection sheet with an asterisk. ) • 36 week classes = 2 semesters = 1 credit • Example: English 1, Algebra 1, World Geography, Biology, Art 1, Theater Arts 1

14 Mansfield Independent School District School Year Structure Ben Barber Innovation Academy • Career

14 Mansfield Independent School District School Year Structure Ben Barber Innovation Academy • Career and Technology courses at Ben Barber may be 1 credit-2 credits. • One credit courses at Ben Barber are 18 weeks long. • Students who wish to take a Career and Technology course at Ben Barber will need to plan a 1 credit course for the fall and a 1 credit course for the spring. This will fill two blocks of your schedule on either an A or B day.

15 Mansfield Independent School District Typical School Day Home Campus • Classes start at

15 Mansfield Independent School District Typical School Day Home Campus • Classes start at 7: 25 A. M. • Classes end at 2: 55 P. M. Ben Barber • Session I begins at 7: 00 • Session II begins at 11: 30

16 Mansfield Independent School District Sample Freshman Schedule : Home Campus A Day B

16 Mansfield Independent School District Sample Freshman Schedule : Home Campus A Day B Day 1 st Block - English 5 th Block - Health (Fall), Pro Com (Spring) 2 nd Block – Algebra I (Advisory is included in this block. ) 6 th Block – Spanish I (Advisory is included in this block. ) 3 rd Block – Biology (Lunch is included in this block. ) 7 th Block – PE (Lunch is included in this block. ) 4 th Block – World Geography 8 th Block - Theater

17 Mansfield Independent School District Sample Freshman Schedule at BBIA A Day B Day

17 Mansfield Independent School District Sample Freshman Schedule at BBIA A Day B Day 1 st Block - English 5 th Block - Biology 2 nd Block – Algebra I (Advisory is included in this block. ) (**PM session BBIA students will begin lunch and travel during Advisory. ) 6 th Block – Spanish I (Advisory is included in this block. ) 3 rd Block – Prin of Architecture-fall/ Prin of Construction -spring 7 th Block – World Geography (Lunch is included in this block. ) 4 th Block – Prin of Architecture-fall/ Prin of Construction -spring (Travel back to home campus included. ) 8 th Block - PE

18 Mansfield Independent School District Sample Freshman Schedule: BBIA w/ Athletics A Day B

18 Mansfield Independent School District Sample Freshman Schedule: BBIA w/ Athletics A Day B Day 1 st Block - English 5 th Block - Biology 2 nd Block – Athletics (Advisory is included in this block. ) (**PM session BBIA students will begin lunch and travel during Advisory. ) 6 th Block – Athletics (Advisory is included in this block. ) 3 rd Block – Prin of Architecture/ Prin of Construction-spring 7 th Block – World Geography (Lunch is included in this block. ) 4 th Block – Prin of Architecture-fall/ Prin of Construction-spring (Travel back to home campus included. ) 8 th Block –Algebra I

19 Mansfield Independent School District Choosing Classes ü Started with: 8 th grade Career

19 Mansfield Independent School District Choosing Classes ü Started with: 8 th grade Career Pathways course and a Four. Year Plan. ü Review the 9 th grade courses in Skyward with your student. ü Classes are formally selected by completing the course selection sheet provided by the high school Counselors. ü Choose alternates – first choices may not be available during scheduling.

Mansfield Independent School District 20 Sample Choice Sheet Presented in Career Pathways Class

Mansfield Independent School District 20 Sample Choice Sheet Presented in Career Pathways Class

21 Mansfield Independent School District Requesting Changes • If you change your mind about

21 Mansfield Independent School District Requesting Changes • If you change your mind about the courses requested, you will have the opportunity to make changes until April th 18. • Instructions will be emailed to you around April 1 st indicating information about your course requests. • A link to the Change Form will be included in the email.

22 Mansfield Independent School District Requesting Changes • You will be required to submit

22 Mansfield Independent School District Requesting Changes • You will be required to submit your changes in writing. • Course requests drive course offerings and the amount of sections we offer. Having accurate numbers helps with overcrowding and course offerings. • The deadline is enforced so that MISD can complete personnel adjustment and Master Scheduling in a timely manner.

Mansfield Independent School District 23 Clubs & Extra-Curricular Activities

Mansfield Independent School District 23 Clubs & Extra-Curricular Activities

24 Mansfield Independent School District Clubs • High School will provide an opportunity for

24 Mansfield Independent School District Clubs • High School will provide an opportunity for involvement in many clubs and organizations. • We highly encourage participation in extracurricular activities. • Studies show that students who are involved in extracurricular activities make better grades and are better prepared for life during and after high school.

25 Extra-Curricular Activities Mansfield Independent School District • Athletics – Volleyball, Football & Basketball.

25 Extra-Curricular Activities Mansfield Independent School District • Athletics – Volleyball, Football & Basketball. If you are interested in other sports, please contact the high school coach of that sport. • Cheerleading and Drill Team – determined by try-outs in the spring. • Other activities include class officers, club officers, One Act Play, UIL Band Choir contests, Academic UIL, ROTC, Student Council, theater production/stage crew, Key Club, NHS, FCA, HOSA, etc…

26 Mansfield Independent School District TCC Southeast MISD Early College High School @ Timberview

26 Mansfield Independent School District TCC Southeast MISD Early College High School @ Timberview HS If you are interested in Mansfield Early College High School, applications are available to all students entering as freshman. Students must meet the application requirements and deadlines prior to consideration. Please contact your 8 th grade counselor or ECHS@misdmail. org for additional information.

27 Mansfield Independent School District Additional High School Advanced Academics Opportunities MISD has a

27 Mansfield Independent School District Additional High School Advanced Academics Opportunities MISD has a robust Advanced Placement program. There are many subjects to consider. Please speak with your counselor and review the course book to learn about courses of interest. In addition, MISD has multiple dual credit programs. Please speak with your counselor, review the course book and attend any dual credit informational meetings of interest.

28 Mansfield Independent School District Remember: • You will need a total of 8

28 Mansfield Independent School District Remember: • You will need a total of 8 credits. • At least 3 of those credits will be your core classes. • It is recommended that you take history all four years. • It is EXTREMELY important that you have at least 4 alternate classes in case your class doesn’t schedule. • Get the appropriate signatures prior to the date that you meet with the high school counselor. • No changes to your request may be made after April th 18.

29 Attendance It COUNTS! Mansfield Independent School District • Students are allowed 4 absences

29 Attendance It COUNTS! Mansfield Independent School District • Students are allowed 4 absences per class per semester. • 5 or more absences in the same class will result in an absence failure. • Students are responsible for clearing excessive absences with their assistant principal. • Students will have to attend afternoon or Saturday School sessions in order to regain credit according to the campus schedule.

Mansfield Independent School District 30 Communication with Parents Report Cards Progress Reports every 3

Mansfield Independent School District 30 Communication with Parents Report Cards Progress Reports every 3 weeks Teacher Conferences by appointment Counselor Conferences by appointment Email Skyward MISD District Website

Mansfield Independent School District 31 • Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teachers

Mansfield Independent School District 31 • Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teachers at any time with regard to grades, progress, behavior, and any other concerns. • Teachers can be contacted via email (which can be accessed on Skyward) or telephone. Parent Communication

32 Mansfield Independent School District Meeting Student Needs Highly Qualified School Counselors • Academic

32 Mansfield Independent School District Meeting Student Needs Highly Qualified School Counselors • Academic Guidance • Scholarship Opportunities • College/Career Guidance • Parent Communication • Social/Emotional Intervention

Mansfield Independent School District 33 Academic Guidance • Review of individual transcripts • Review

Mansfield Independent School District 33 Academic Guidance • Review of individual transcripts • Review of graduation requirements • Credit Recovery • Course Options (AP, Dual Credit, Virtual Courses) • Spring Registration

34 Mansfield Independent School District Scholarships MISD has a general scholarship website for the

34 Mansfield Independent School District Scholarships MISD has a general scholarship website for the entire district: http: //bit. ly/misdmoney

Mansfield Independent School District 35 • Career Cruising • Campus Go Center • College

Mansfield Independent School District 35 • Career Cruising • Campus Go Center • College Representative Visits • College Night • Career Tech Program College/Career Guidance

36 Mansfield Independent School District Personal Graduation Plan • This is a road map

36 Mansfield Independent School District Personal Graduation Plan • This is a road map for your high school career. • Each student will meet with their counselor prior to the end of their 9 th grade year to review progress on their four year plan. • Counselors meet with students each year during the registration process to help keep them on track.

Mansfield Independent School District 37 Congratulations on your success!

Mansfield Independent School District 37 Congratulations on your success!

38 Guidance and Counseling Department 817 -299 -6365 Mansfield Independent School District misdcounseling@misdmail. org

38 Guidance and Counseling Department 817 -299 -6365 Mansfield Independent School District misdcounseling@misdmail. org THANK YOU @misd_counseling