Shadow Creek High School SCHS Counseling Staff Mrs

Shadow Creek High School

SCHS Counseling Staff Mrs. Amber Dixon– Lead Counselor/ A-Co Mrs. Kimberly Johnson– Counselor Cr-J Mrs. Ashley Burns – Counselor K-Ra Mrs. Andrea Bellard – Counselor Re-Z Additional Support Mrs. Monica Silvas – ACC Dual Credit Advisor Mrs. Jade Stenger – Advanced Academic Specialist

Topics for Tonight • GPA • Graduation Requirements • Endorsements & Career Pathways • Dual Credit • Advanced Academics • Grade Level Check List

High School – GPA ● All courses are included in the GPA ● Pre-AP, Dual Credit, and AP courses receive additional weight in the GPA calculation ● Pre-AP/Dual Credit – earn an extra weight of 10 grade points in the GPA calculation ● AP Classes – earn an extra weight of 20 grade points in the GPA calculation ● Top 10% = automatic admission requirement (Top 7% UT) ● Ranking occurs at the end of junior year. Added points only show up in the GPA calculation. Failing grades, regardless of the weight will still appear on report cards and be treated as such.

Alvin ISD Graduation Requirements

Foundation Graduation Plan CRED SUBJECT AREA 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 0. 5 SPEECH (requirement for current 10 th/11 th only) 4. 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 SCIENCE (Bio and 3 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 0. 5 SPEECH (requirement for current 10 th/11 th only) 6. 5 ELECTIVES Total: 26 Credits

Foundation + Endorsements • 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 Advanced Courses 4 Credits in Core Subjects 4 Credits in AP or Dual Credit

ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS Each leads to an endorsement

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

Performance Acknowledgments Ø 12 hrs of Dual Credit Courses (GPA 3. 0 or higher) OR Ø Proficient Bilingualism/Biliteracy OR Ø 3 or higher on AP Exam(s) OR Ø Outstanding performance on PSAT, ACT or SAT OR Ø Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification

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

Dual Credit

Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics

Course Planning Guide

Graduation Checklists KEY POINTS 9 th and 10 th grade: q Think about career and college interests – select an endorsement q KEEP TRACK of high school credits – meet state requirements q Consider dual credit and AP courses q RESEARCH and EXPLORE college/universities/programs q Train to be an advocate for your own learning q Start by communicating directly with teachers q Monitor grades in Skyward – let that info direct your conversation with your teacher!

Upcoming Events Ø Open House – Tonight! Ø 9 th and 10 th grade –Individual Meetings q 4 yr plan, Endorsement/pathway selection, and credit check Ø Let’s Talk PSAT October 5 th and 6 th q Why is it important? q How do you prepare? q How will test day look? Ø PSAT October 19 th

Contact Us http: //www. alvinisd. net/domain/4484 @Shark_Counselor Shadow Creek HS Counseling Team Mrs. Betancourt mbetancourt@alvinisd. net Lead / A-Co Mrs. A. Dixon adixon@alvinisd. net Counselor Cr-J Mrs. Johnson kmjohnson@alvinisd. net Counselor K-Ra Mrs. Burns aburns@alvinisd. net Counselor Re-Z Mrs. Bellard abellard@alvinisd. net ACC Dual Credit Advisor Mrs. Silvas msilvas@alvinisd. net Advanced Academic Specialist Mrs. Stenger jstenger@alvinisd. net 281 -245 -3815 Counselor Clerk