WELCOME Atascocita High School Parent Night January 9

WELCOME Atascocita High School Parent Night January 9, 2020

Atascocita High School Counseling Department 9 th Grade A-Ga Dan Wheeler Gold House 1 Gb-N Jenny Van Horn Gold House 2 O-Z Ruth White Gold House 3 10 th thru 12 th A – Ch Tiffany Jenkins Red House 1 Ci – Gib Lisa Erickson Red House 2 Gic – Koe John Hardy White House 1 Kof – Pad Albah Robert White House 2 Pae – Sor Radha Patel Sos – Z Ashanti Ligons Blue House 1 Blue House 2 Student Support Counselor – Rebecca Mourning Lead Counselor – Janet Graczyk

Cohort 2022 and Cohort 2023 students will be graduating on the Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement. GRADUATION PLAN

FHSP W/ Endorsements • 4 English (Eng I, Eng III, and advanced English) • 4 Math (to include Alg I and Geom) • 4 Science (to include Bio and Lab Science) • 3 Social Studies (W. Geog or W. Hist, US History, Gov’t, and Econ) • Fine Art – 1 credit • PE – 1 credit • Foreign Language - 2 credits of the same language • Electives – 7 credits FHSP/DLA Endorsements • Meet all requirements of the FHSP with Endorsements • Complete Algebra II as one of the required math credits NOTE: • Electives choices will be dependent upon the endorsement. • Some endorsements will require more Core class completion and/or specific Core classes. Foundation High School Plan

The purpose of the FHSP graduation plan is to…. • Instill flexibility in public education by enabling students to either pursue a traditional path into colleges and universities or move directly into the workforce (ex. Welding, Cosmetology certifications). • An Endorsement is similar to a college major. Completion of an Endorsement will allow students to graduate from high school with knowledge and/or experience in the college major they wish to pursue. • Students can earn an endorsement in one of the following areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Foundation High School Plan

Public Service Endorsement Students who desire to make a lasting contribution to society by serving their fellow man should consider the public service endorsement. Education & Training Health Science Human Services JROTC Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Securities For more information on course sequencing please visit: http: //tinyurl. com/cteflowcharts

Business & Industry Endorsement Students can write their own ticket to success in the business and industry endorsement. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture/Construction Arts, AV, Tech, Communications English Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Business Management & Administration For more information on course sequencing please visit: http: //tinyurl. com/cteflowcharts

Arts & Humanities Endorsement Students who choose an endorsement in arts and humanities will be designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Fine Arts LOTE (Languages Other Than English) Social Studies For more information on course sequencing please visit: http: //tinyurl. com/cteflowcharts

STEM Endorsement Students pursuing a STEM endorsement must take algebra II as their third math course and they must choose chemistry and physics as 2 of their science courses. Engineering Math Science For more information on course sequencing please visit: http: //tinyurl. com/cteflowcharts

Multidisciplinary Endorsement A multi-disciplinary endorsement will build a broad-based education. This endorsement is not geared toward any particular career but will allow students to design their own program and explore more than one area of interest. Core Course Advance Course For more information on course sequencing please visit: http: //tinyurl. com/cteflowcharts

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN It is VERY important for parents and students to check the specific admission requirements for any college a student may be interested in attending. How will colleges view the new graduation requirements?

• English II • Algebra I • Biology • US History All students must PASS all five (5) EOCs to meet graduation requirements.

ADVANCED CLASSES Pre-AP / Honors / Dual Credit • Available in most subject areas • Teacher input is valuable in making this decision • Prepare for college • May earn college credits through Dual Credit courses and/or AP exams Who should take Advanced classes? Students who are: • Self-motivated • Hard-working • Challenge-seeking • Capable of handling faster pace • Willing to invest extra time, but still keep a BALANCE • Planning to pursue a highly competitive field Core Class Selection

Looking Ahead: AP and Dual Credit

COMPARISON Advanced Placement (AP) Description The AP Program allows students to take college level courses and ex ams while in high school. A strong score on the culminating exam may result in college credit or placement. Credit College credit may be awarded depending on the student’s score on the AP examination. Individ ual colleges and universities, not the College Board or the AP Program, determine course credit and placement. Accepted at thousands of universities around the world. Typically requires a College/ score of 3 or higher on the AP exam. University Students should check with their Acceptance chosen universities to see if AP credit may be awarded. Dual Credit allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit. In order to earn college credit, the course must be passed with a college grade of C or higher. High school and college credit through Lone Star College (LSC) is awarded when the student passes the course. Accepted at public (and some private) colleges and universities in Texas as well as many outside of Texas. Requires semester average of college C or better for transferability. Students should check with their chosen universities to see if Dual credit may be accepted. Dual Credit/AP Comparison Eligibility Open to any high school student. Must meet college readiness standard scores on the TSI, or earn exemptions with PSAT / NMSQT, SAT, ACT, or STAAR scores.

• • On. Ramps is an innovative dual enrollment and professional development initiative led by University of Texas at Austin dedicated to preparing high school students for postsecondary readiness and success. Using a hybrid delivery approach, students meet rigorous university-level college readiness standards and have the opportunity to earn UT Austin credit from a UT faculty member and high school credit from their local teacher. All On. Ramps courses are applied to the Texas Core Curriculum and are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Texas. Current On. Ramps offerings at AHS; • On. Ramps Pre-Cal • On. Ramps College Algebra • On. Ramps US History University of Texas On. Ramps

AHS Dual Credit Contact: Mrs. Zinnia Deleon zdeleon@humbleisd. net Please see Mrs. Zinnia Deleon in the registrar’s office for information on dual credit courses you may be eligible to take. Dual credit courses are offered during summer as well as the school year. Deadlines to be aware of: -Request a dual credit course in Naviance on course selection day. -Submit qualifying TSI test scores or test exemptions to Mrs. Zinnia Deleon by April 9 th. -Deadline to submit summer dual credit course request – April 16 th. -Deadline to submit enrollment forms for the 2020 -21 school year Dual Credit program – May 1 st. District Dual Credit Offerings 281 -641 -7770 The following link is to the AHS Dual Credit Page. Important information and deadlines can be found here. http: //www. humbleisd. net/ Page/17869

Students will select courses through 1 www. my. humbleisd. net Login: First 3 letters of first name + first 3 letters of last name + last 4 of student ID# ex: Jane Smith 012345 = jansmi 345 2 Naviance Students will be directed to the Applications page and select the Naviance app Password: Unique to student 3 Students will complete course selections in Naviance

Important Resources for the Course Selection Process -Parents -Teachers -Counselors -Naviance -Humble ISD Course Selection Guide -NCAA Eligibility Guide – Athletes -College Admissions Counselors -College Websites

This powerpoint will be posted on the AHS website. For more information about graduation requirement and endorsements, you may visit the following websites. • CTE FLOWCHARTS tinyurl. com/cteflowchart • TEA TOOLKIT tinyurl. com/teatoolkits • HUMBLEISD PLANNING GUIDE https: //tinyurl. com/planningguide 1920 • Naviance through My Humble my. humbleisd. net and select Naviance icon FURTHER INFORMATION

o Students earn 0. 5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semester. o Students can average to pass to regain credit o Example: 1 st semester = 65 (earns no credit) 2 nd semester = 75 (earns 0. 5 credit) Average for the semester = 70 (regain 0. 5 credit from 1 st semester) o Students must earn 6 credits at the end of their 9 th grade year to be classified as a Sophomore. o Students must earn 12 credits at the end of their 10 th grade year to be classified a Junior. Course Basics

Credit Retrieval Options • Average to Pass - If two semesters average to a 70, the student will receive 1 full year of credit • Humble ISD Summer School • After School Credit Recovery - Contact your house counselor or Ms. Mourning for further information ASAP. • Texas Tech Correspondence Course • Texas Tech Credit By Exam NOTE – First Semester Grades are viewable in the Home Access Center (HAC). A plan for credit retrieval will need to be made for any unearned credit.

• Select 7 courses per year • Use a combination of year-long and/or semester-long courses • When selecting courses, consider the following: • Graduation requirements (Foreign Language, Fine Art, PE, and Electives) • Endorsement requirements • Student strengths • Career interests and career goals • Post-secondary goals • Access the Humble ISD Course Guide for course descriptions and course pre-requisites. Course Selection

• Counselors will be working with FRESHMEN to complete their course selections on January 29 th and 30 th. • Counselors will be working with SOPHOMORES to complete their course selections on February 12 th and 13 th. • Parents can view their child’s Personal Graduation Plans, Class Selections, and Endorsement in Naviance. v Log into Naviance v Review the classes selected for next year v Work with your child to make any changes needed to courses selected in Naviance Be sure to check your child’s four year plan / course selections before deadlines! Important Information and Dates

Four Year Planning / Course Selections • Naviance will be open to students and parents to make changes until February 28 th. • Classes fill up very quickly so it is important that the courses desired to be taken are selected prior to the closure of Naviance on Feb. 28 th. After Feb. 28 th, there is no guarantee a course will be open for enrollment. • Students will receive a course verification sheet at the beginning of April and the beginning of May. • Elective changes are not allowed after the due date of the 2 nd verification sheet. (Due date will be listed on the 2 nd verification sheet). Students are only allowed to make level changes at flight school. It is important to make sure electives are selected accurately and wisely. IMPORTANT : Endorsements may not be changed in Naviance. You must consult with your counselor prior to an endorsement change. Changing your endorsement without your counselor’s approval may result in a delay of graduation.

You can find a copy of this presentation on the AHS Website - Counselor Link We encourage you to contact us with any questions.