Transition to High School 2 Tasks for high

Transition to High School

2 Tasks for high school • 1: 4 year plan • • This is the student’s plan for high school It will include all 28 class choices and their endorsement choice The students are entering this plan into Naviance The endorsement will need to be entered into Skyward Family Access and parents need to approve it • 2: 9 th grade course selection • • High School counselors visited with the students and gave them a course selection sheet Students will enter these courses into Skyward Family Access Parents will need to review it in Family Access Parents and students need to sign the form and return it to Ms. Friedel by Feb. 17 The 4 year plan you enter in Naviance and your endorsement in Skyward and your freshmen year courses ALL HAVE TO MATCH.

Graduation Requirements • End of Course (EOC) exams • English Language Arts – English I, English II • Math – Algebra I • Science – Biology • Social Studies – U. S. History

Graduation Requirements: Foundation with endorsements Pg. 20 • 4 credits English – ELA I, III, IV one credit in any authorized advanced English course • 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, two credits in any authorized advanced math course • 4 credits Science – Biology, IPC/Chemistry/ Physics, and two credits in any authorized science course • 3 credits Social Studies (FBISD) – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History • 2 credits World Language or Computer Science • 1 credit Physical Education • 1 credit Fine Arts • . 5 credit Health (FBISD) • . 5 credit Speech (FBISD) • 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) • Credit requirements specific to at least one endorsement

Graduation Requirements: Distinguished Pg. 20 -21 • 4 credits English – ELA I, III, IV, one credit in any authorized advanced English course • 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, one credit in any authorized advanced math course • 4 credits Science – Biology, IPC/Chemistry/ Physics, and two credits in any authorized science course • 3 credits Social Studies – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History • 2 credits World Language or Computer Science • 1 credit Physical Education • 1 credit Fine Arts • . 5 credit Health (FBISD) • . 5 credit Speech (FBISD) • 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) • Credit requirements specific to a least one endorsement

Fort Bend Independent School District Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least one of the five Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. *Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits STEM 4 English – ELA I, III & one advanced English Business & Industry 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (. 5) & Eco (. 5) 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, . 5 health/. 5 speech 6 electives * Multidisciplinary Studies 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (. 5) & Eco (. 5) 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, . 5 health/. 5 speech, 6 electives* 6 electives * Arts & Humanities Public Service 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (. 5) & Eco (. 5) 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (. 5) & Eco (. 5) 2 L OTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, . 5 health/. 5 speech, 6 electives* *Specific elective requirements vary by endorsement.

Graduation Requirements: Endorsements • Similar to a college major • Endorsement pathways are typically a sequence of courses for 4 credits • Can focus on Academics, Fine Arts, JROTC, and Technical Education • Offerings vary by campus or Career

Endorsements: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Pg. 23 -24 Who? : Students considering a career in engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving. Careers: Robotics Technician Computer Programmer Medical Researcher Engineer Biochemist Microbiologist Environmentalist

STEM Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE STEM PATHWAYS STEM MATH STEM SCIENCE STEM TECH APPS Algebra I Biology Computer Sci I Geometry Chemistry AP Computer Sci STEM CTE Introduction to Engineering Algebra II Physics Computer Sci III Principles of Engineering Pre-Calculus Environmental Science Game Programming Engineering Design and Prob. Solving Calculus Chemistry AP Adv. Engineering Design and Presentation

Endorsements: Business and Industry Pg. 25 -26 Who? : Students interested in agriculture, business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture. Careers: Accountant Aircraft Controller Interior Designer Electrician Chef Architect

Business and Industry Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS Business & Industry Animal Science Interior Design Principles of Agriculture Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management Livestock Prod. Vet Med Application Principles of Architecture and Const. Business & Industry Video Prod. Business & Industry Sports Market. Business & Industry Automotive Principles of Arts Principles of and A/V Business, Marketing, & A/V Production Finance Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Graphic Design and Illustration Business Information Management Sports & Entert. Market. /Prof Comm Automotive Tech Interior Design Advanced Architectural Design Construction Management Advanced A/V Production Entrepreneurship Advanced Auto Tech

Endorsements: Public Services Pg. 27 Who? : Careers: Students who love helping Teacher others and are interested in Social Worker law enforcement, fire Fighter fighting, education, the Private Investigator military, or government. Animal Control Worker Mental Health Counselor

Public Service Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE PUBLIC SERVICE PATHWAYS Public Service JROTC Clinical Cosmetology Nutrition Medicine JROTC I Principles of Health Science Principles of Human Services JROTC III Medical Fashion Design Terminology AND Prof Comm. Cosmetology 1 JROTC IV Anatomy and Physiology Health Science Cosmetology 2 Human Growth & Development Lifetime Nut. & Wellness AND Prof Comm. Health Science

Endorsements: Arts and Humanities Pg. 28 -29 Who? : Students interested in the fine arts, world languages, and social studies. Careers: Actor Movie Director Translator Ambassador Musician

Arts and Humanities Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS Arts & Humanities Social Studies World Geography Arts & Humanities World Lang. Arts & Humanities Band Arts & Humanities Theater Spanish 1 Band I Theater 1 Spanish 2 Band II Theater 2 World History U. S. History Economics European History Photojournalis m Yearbook Spanish 3 Pre. AP Band III Spanish 4 AP Theater 3 Yearbook 2 Band IV Government Arts & Humanities English Theater 4 Yearbook 3

Endorsements: Multidisciplinary Pg. 29 • Provides students an opportunity to earn an Endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas and/or Endorsements – 4 AP or Dual Credit Core Subjects – 4 X 4 Core Subjects – Combination of CTE or Tech Apps from different Endorsements

Multidisciplinary Endorsement Pathways SAMPLE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATHWAYS Multidisciplinary Core AP English IV AP Multidisciplinary Core 4 x 4 4 English credits (must include English 4) Spanish IV AP 4 Math credits Multidisciplinary Advanced CTE Mix and Match Architecture Design Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness AND Prof Comm. Statistics AP World History 4 Science credits (must include Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies – 4 credits Digital Interactive Media Anatomy and Physiology

Sample Freshman Schedule 1. English I 2. Algebra I* 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Endorsement Pathway Elective 6. World Language Elective 7. Elective (Fine Arts, Professional Communication, Health, P. E. , Athletics etc. ) *Geometry may be taken if Algebra I credit was earned in 8 th grade.

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Things to know Pg. 5 -6 • Credit: divided into 2 semesters; ½ credit will be earned each semester for passing grades and attendance • Office aide and study hall are non-credit courses • Grade level classification: • Sophomore- 6 credits • Junior- 12 credits • Senior- 18 credits • Grading: • • • 90 -100 = A 80 -89 = B 75 -79 = C 70 -74 = D 69 -below = F

Attendance-Pg. 5 • Because of state law, students need to be in attendance for ALL high school level courses 90% of the year. • If your child is in a high school credit course right now and has a lot of absences, they may not get credit and would have to retake the course in high school. • WATCH YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCES

Grading Scale and GPA Pg. 7 AP/Beyond AP courses Pre. AP, Honors, Dual Credit Courses On Level Courses Receives 10 point weight Receives 5 point weight Non-weighted Example of a high school student’s grades: Physics (on level) 86 = 86 points English III AP 94 = 104 points US History Dual Credit 84 = 89 points Athletics 100 = 100 points Choir 100 = 100 points Pre-Cal Pre-AP 86 = 91 Journalism 94 = 94 Total points = 664 points divided by 7 = 94. 8571429

Summer School • We will not have a list of classes offered this summer until later this Spring. • In the meantime, DO NOT count on core classes being offered in the summer; students will still need to write these on their freshmen year 4 year plan and course selection sheet. • If your child plans on taking electives in summer school (such as health, speech or art), THEY STILL NEED TO HAVE THESE CLASSES ON THEIR 4 YEAR PLAN SOMEWHERE. They can put those classes under sophomore year if needed.

Schedule Changes During schedule pick up and through the first week of school, only the schedule changes listed in this section will be considered. No elective changes will be made. Learners must submit a Schedule Change Request Form at their campus for any of the following issues: • Missing a class period • Prerequisite for course not met • Need to retake a failed course • Add/Drop UIL Activity • Add Office Aide/Teacher Aide • Course completed/credit earned via summer school, CBE, etc. • Need a course required for graduation (SENIORS only) • Course requested for DAP is not on schedule-(SENIORS only)

More on schedules Pg. 10 • Students who do not submit a Course Selection Worksheet and/or do not register online will have a schedule arranged for them by their counselor according to their academic needs and/or graduation plan. • Last day to change courses is JUNE 2, 2017

Things to know • UIL: Students will lose eligibility to perform in extracurricular activities for a 3 week period after receiving below a 70 at the end of a grading cycle • Make up work: It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work from teachers when returning from an absence

Heads Up! Pg. 18 • If your child is an athlete, check www. eligibilitycenter. org for NCAA requirements • Most colleges and universities require certain core curriculum for entrance. For ex. , requiring Algebra II. Students should check their dream college as a junior to see if you meet entrance requirements. • If your child plans on attending the Technical Education Center (to study cosmetology, fire fighting, etc. ) they will need to check with their counselor to see if they HAVE TO take all of their ‘other’ required courses before they are a junior.

Course Recommendations q Students should take 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies (Including World Geography) q Student should take Chemistry and/or Physics, if not both q Students should take Algebra II q Students should not overload their schedule with too many advanced courses due to the rigor of Pre. AP, Honors and Dual Credit courses

What students need to turn in Due to Ms. Friedel by Friday, February 17, 2017

o Alternate Courses: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________

Step by Step Process for Students declaring an Endorsement • Selecting and Signing for Endorsements After logging into Skyward, select ‘Endorsements’ from the menu Under endorsements, the student will select ‘Declare an Endorsement’ The student will then choose an Endorsement from the drop down menu The student will not select a ‘Declare Option’ from the drop down menu After the Endorsement is selected, the student must read the message in the box under ‘Signature Required’ • The student will sign the Endorsement by checking the box beside ‘I Agree’ • The student’s name and date will be displayed and the student will click ‘Save’ • • •

Step by Step Process for Students entering 4 year plan into Naviance • Students log into Naviance at www. naviance. com with their school computer login information • Go to the courses tab • Go to ‘manage my course plans’ • Go to add a new plan • Students will click on ‘high school’ and select the high school where they are zoned to go • Click on start a brand new plan from scratch and then click ‘create new draft plan’ or click on a plan to update it • Choose an endorsement and click ‘choose this one’ • Select courses from the categories on the left • When COMPLETELY done, review & finalize and click ‘submit’

Step by Step Process for Parents accepting an Endorsement • Signing for Endorsements • After logging into Skyward, select ‘Endorsements’ from the menu • Under endorsements, the parent will see ‘Guardian Signature Required’ • By clicking ‘Sign’ the parent will be able to add an electronic signature by checking the box ‘I Agree’ • The parent’s name and date signed will display and click on ‘Submit Signature’

Step by Step Process for Student Course Selection • Selecting Courses • After logging into Skyward, students can look at details for classes offered under ‘District Links’ and ‘HS Planning Guide’ • The link for the course requests for the following school year is under ‘Schedule’ • Scroll down the ‘Available Courses’ list and highlight to reuest • After highlighting the course, click ‘Request Selected Course. ’ The requested course will move to the right hand side under ‘Selected Courses’ • Students will review the ‘Total Requests/Scheduled’ column; this must be 7 credits • Add alternate course requests in the same manner through the ‘Request Alternates’ link at the top left. List these courses in order of preference. Students can select ‘Remove Course’ to remove a course. • Verify courses and print for your records

Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

Family Access (Skyward) Parent Approval

Family Access Endorsement Parent Approval

Family Access Endorsement Parent Approval

Family Access Endorsement Parent Approval

Family Access Course Selection Parent Verification Course Selection must be Completed online by Feb. 22, 2017

Important Dates: Calendar 1. Make sure course selection sheet is turned into Ms. Friedel by February 17, 2017 2. Approve Endorsement in Skyward by February 22, 2017 3. Verify Course Selection in Skyward by February 22, 2017