Welcome to Carroll High School Class of 2024

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Welcome to Carroll High School Class of 2024 Course Registration Information Session February 2020

Welcome to Carroll High School Class of 2024 Course Registration Information Session February 2020

Meet Your Counselor Alpha Melissa Watson A–D Sherry Mc. Coy E–K Becca Piriano L–Q

Meet Your Counselor Alpha Melissa Watson A–D Sherry Mc. Coy E–K Becca Piriano L–Q Kara Cuellar R–Z Janay Hunt Intervention

Block Scheduling A Day • Block 1 • Block 2 • Block 3 &

Block Scheduling A Day • Block 1 • Block 2 • Block 3 & Lunch • Block 4 B Day • Block 5 • Block 6 • Block 7 & Lunch • Block 8 Each block is 90 minutes with 12 -minute passing periods.

What is a double block class? A double block class is a class that

What is a double block class? A double block class is a class that a student attends every day for 90 minutes. Athletics (except for track) and Emerald Belles are examples of double block classes. Example: Cross Country – a student would attend cross country every day during both 1 st and 5 th blocks. Schedule Example: 1. Cross Country 5. 2. Algebra 1 6. 3. Spanish 1 7. 4. English 1 8. Cross Country World Geography Speech/Health Biology 8: 00 – 9: 30 9: 42 – 11: 22 11: 34 – 1: 39 1: 51 – 3: 21

Lunch • Lunch 1 Lunch Class – 90 minutes Lunch 2 Class – 45

Lunch • Lunch 1 Lunch Class – 90 minutes Lunch 2 Class – 45 minutes Lunch 3 Class - 90 minutes Lunch • • Pasta Bar Salad Bar Sandwich Bar Hot Lunch Items Chips Sodas Candy Snacks

Let’s talk about… Shuttle Bus Backpacks & Agendas Fall Kick Off AKA Fish Camp

Let’s talk about… Shuttle Bus Backpacks & Agendas Fall Kick Off AKA Fish Camp

Clubs and Activities • Student Council • Engineering Club • Book Club • GSA

Clubs and Activities • Student Council • Engineering Club • Book Club • GSA • Board Game • 2 Can. Tuesday • Art Club • Key Club • A Capella • French Club • Astra • College & Pro Sports • Latin Club • • Spanish Club • Chain Reaction • Paws & Claws • Mandarin Club • Young Life • UNICEF • Class Council (9 th & 10 th) • Girl Power • Water Polo • • • • • ASL Club BPA/DECA Drone Racing Lacrosse Hockey Theater Choir FCA K-Pop Dance Bollywood Dance Carroll Bass Fishing Muslim Student Assoc. Emerald Belles Clay Target Team Band • Sketchbook Exchange Athletics Best Buddies Creative Writing Equestrian Club Water Polo Cooking Club

Organization, Study Skills, & Homework Help • • • Agenda/planner Tutorials Extended Day A

Organization, Study Skills, & Homework Help • • • Agenda/planner Tutorials Extended Day A Day Homework B Day Homework

STAAR/End of Course Exams (EOCs) Students must take and pass 5 End of Course

STAAR/End of Course Exams (EOCs) Students must take and pass 5 End of Course Exams to graduate. Algebra I, Biology, English I 9 th Grade English II 10 th Grade U. S. History 11 th Grade

Success Scholar Award To earn the Success Scholar distinction, a student must successfully complete

Success Scholar Award To earn the Success Scholar distinction, a student must successfully complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement or Foundation with Endorsements graduation plan, and in addition obtain: • Three years of the same world language • A 70+ average in every course taken • 100 hours of community service (logged in Naviance) The Success Scholar Award is not one of the state approved graduation plans; therefore, it is NOT required. It is an honor given by CISD in recognition of our students who choose to go beyond academic requirements and give back to the community. Students who complete the requirements for Success Scholar by senior year receive a medallion to wear at their graduation ceremony.

NAVIANCE • NAVIANCE is a web-based program that students will use throughout high school

NAVIANCE • NAVIANCE is a web-based program that students will use throughout high school for college and career planning, organizational help, communication system, resume builder, and logging community service hours. • NAVIANCE will provide students with opportunities to take personality and career interest inventories. • NAVIANCE has a Resume Builder that students can use to keep track of their activities – essential for college applications! • More information to come in Fall of 9 th grade!

Graduation Plans for Class of 2018 and beyond

Graduation Plans for Class of 2018 and beyond

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • All students in CISD start high school on

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • All students in CISD start high school on the Distinguished Level of Achievement plan. • The DLA plan provides the most post-secondary education opportunities. • A student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for Top 10% automatic admission in Texas public universities. • Distinguished plan is what colleges and universities want to see on a high school transcript (academic achievement record). • Students may change plans no sooner than the end of the sophomore year.

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • English I, III, and Advanced English • Math:

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • English I, III, and Advanced English • Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4 th math • Science: Biology, IPC or Other Science, 3 rd science, and 4 th science • Social Studies: World Geography OR World History, US Government, Economics (3 credits required, 4 strongly encouraged)

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • Physical Education (1) • Health (. 5) •

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • Physical Education (1) • Health (. 5) • Language Other than English/World Language or 2 credits in Computer Science (2) • Fine Arts (1) • Electives (2. 5) • Endorsement (4) • Total credits: 26

Foundation Plan with Endorsement • English I, II, and III and Advanced English •

Foundation Plan with Endorsement • English I, II, and III and Advanced English • Math: Algebra I, Geometry, additional math credit, and 4 th math credit • Science: Biology, IPC or other science, 3 rd science, and 4 th science • Social Studies: World Geography OR World History, US Government and US Economics (3 required, 4 strongly encouraged)

Foundation Plan with Endorsement • Physical Education or Substitution (1) • Health (. 5)

Foundation Plan with Endorsement • Physical Education or Substitution (1) • Health (. 5) • Language Other than English/World Language: any two levels in the same language OR Computer Science (2) • Fine arts (1) • One or more Endorsements with 4 credits in each • Electives (2. 5) • Total credits: 26

Foundation Plan • This 22 credit option is the least rigorous graduation plan available.

Foundation Plan • This 22 credit option is the least rigorous graduation plan available. • This plan isn’t available until after the completion of the sophomore year. • This plan limits opportunities for post secondary options for students.

Endorsement Options • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) • Public Services • Arts

Endorsement Options • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) • Public Services • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industries • Multi-Disciplinary (college preparatory coursework)

Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: • for outstanding performance

Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: • for outstanding performance in or on: - dual credit courses - bilingualism and biliteracy - AP exams - PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT • for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Personal Graduation Plan • High School counselors will help the 8 th grade students

Personal Graduation Plan • High School counselors will help the 8 th grade students complete their Personal Graduation Plan (PGP). • All PGP’s must be signed by a parent online in Skyward. • Most important thing to remember: nothing that is written on the PGP is permanent! All electives/endorsements can be changed from year to year during the high school registration process.

PGP Signatures in Skyward Student: • Log in to Student Access with S-number and

PGP Signatures in Skyward Student: • Log in to Student Access with S-number and password. • Select an endorsement. • Electronically sign endorsement choice. Parent/Guardian: • Log in to Family Access with Parent log in. • Electronically sign student’s endorsement choice. Both student and parent signatures are required for process completion.

Honors, Pre-AP, and AP In order to take an Honors, Pre-AP, or AP (Advanced

Honors, Pre-AP, and AP In order to take an Honors, Pre-AP, or AP (Advanced Placement) class, the prerequisite recommendation is: • A grade of 92 or higher in the previous on-level course in the same subject area. • A grade of 72 or higher in the previous Honors, Pre -AP, or AP class in the same subject area.

Dropping Selected Courses

Dropping Selected Courses

Math Sequence 1 8 th Grade Math Algebra I/Pre. AP Geometry/Pre. AP Foundations of

Math Sequence 1 8 th Grade Math Algebra I/Pre. AP Geometry/Pre. AP Foundations of Algebra II (Math Models) Algebra II/Pre. AP Algebra III or Pre. Calculus Pre. Cal/Pre. AP or Statistics AP/Honors

Math Sequence 2 8 th Grade: Algebra I Pre. AP Geometry Pre. AP Algebra

Math Sequence 2 8 th Grade: Algebra I Pre. AP Geometry Pre. AP Algebra II Pre. AP Pre. Calculus Pre. AP AP Statistics/Honors Statistics Honors Calculus AP Calculus AB

Math Sequence 3 8 th Grade: Geometry Pre. AP Algebra II/Pre. AP AP Statistics/Honors

Math Sequence 3 8 th Grade: Geometry Pre. AP Algebra II/Pre. AP AP Statistics/Honors Statistics Pre. Cal/Pre. AP Honors Calculus Pre. Cal/Pre. AP AP Statistics/Honors Statistics AP Calculus AB Honors Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Science Sequence 1 Biology Chemistry or IPC Physics or Chem Physics Forensics Environmental Systems

Science Sequence 1 Biology Chemistry or IPC Physics or Chem Physics Forensics Environmental Systems Anatomy & Physiology Honors AP Environmental Science

Science Sequence 2 Pre. AP Biology Pre. AP Chemistry Physics Forensics Environmental Systems Anatomy

Science Sequence 2 Pre. AP Biology Pre. AP Chemistry Physics Forensics Environmental Systems Anatomy & Physiology Honors AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Chemistry/ Chemistry Lab AP Biology/ Biology Lab AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 and/or AP Physics C AP Chemistry/ Chemistry Lab AP Biology/ Biology Lab AP Physics 1

Science Sequence 3 Pre. AP GT Biology Pre. AP GT Chemistry Physics Forensics Environmental

Science Sequence 3 Pre. AP GT Biology Pre. AP GT Chemistry Physics Forensics Environmental Systems Anatomy & Physiology Honors AP Environmental Science AP GT Physics 1 AP Chemistry/ Chemistry Lab AP Biology/ Biology Lab AP GT Physics 1 AP Physics 2 and/or AP Physics C AP Chemistry/ Chemistry Lab AP GT Physics 1 AP Biology/ Biology Lab AP GT Physics 1

Science Sequence 4 AP Biology Pre. AP Chemistry Physics Forensics Environmental Systems Anatomy &

Science Sequence 4 AP Biology Pre. AP Chemistry Physics Forensics Environmental Systems Anatomy & Physiology Honors AP Environmental Science AP GT Physics 1 AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 and/or AP Physics C AP Chemistry AP Physics 1

Tips For Selecting Courses • Think "destination" not just "journey. ” • Refer to

Tips For Selecting Courses • Think "destination" not just "journey. ” • Refer to the Academic Planning Guide on the CHS Guidance website for the following: - course descriptions - course prerequisites - grade placement • Know your requirements for graduation. • Don’t forget to request 4 alternate courses in Skyward!

Dropping Selected Courses

Dropping Selected Courses

Course Request Timeline • January 30: CHS Counselors meet with students at CMS and

Course Request Timeline • January 30: CHS Counselors meet with students at CMS and DMS to introduce them to Carroll High School and to the Graduation Plan. • February 3/4: CHS Counselors meet with CMS and DMS students to help them start their Personal Graduation Plan and select courses for the 2020 -21 school year. • February 5: 8 th grade Parent Information Meeting at 6: 00 p. m. in the CHS Cafeteria. • February 7: 8 th grade parent Q & A session at 9: 00 a. m. in CHS Lecture Hall. • February 10/11: CHS Counselors meet with CMS and DMS students to answer questions, collect completed grad plans, and review process for on-line course selection and Arena Scheduling from home. • February 27: Deadline for on-line Course Selection and endorsement signature in Skyward.

Arena Scheduling Timeline • Feb 17 – 27: Open window to request 2019 -20

Arena Scheduling Timeline • Feb 17 – 27: Open window to request 2019 -20 courses, sign grad plan, and sign endorsement selection in Skyward • Feb. 27: Deadline to request courses • Feb. 27: Deadline to sign grad plan and selection of endorsement in Skyward • April 23 - 27: 8 th graders schedule their freshman classes in Skyward via Arena Scheduling • June 3 – 7: Adjustment window for course selection • Aug. 5 – 9: Adjustment window for course selection

Questions, questions… We have scheduled a follow up Q&A session for parents Friday, February

Questions, questions… We have scheduled a follow up Q&A session for parents Friday, February 7 @ 9: 00 am in the Carroll High School Lecture Hall (No new information will be presented) 9: 00 a. m. Coffee with the Counselors at

CHS Counselors Are Here for YOU! We have great information about CHS/CSHS on the

CHS Counselors Are Here for YOU! We have great information about CHS/CSHS on the website http: //chs. southlakecarroll. edu. Please access our Counseling page on the CHS website frequently – we will keep the information updated. We really look forward to working with our students and getting to know them!

“The best way to predict the future is to create it. ” -Peter Drucker

“The best way to predict the future is to create it. ” -Peter Drucker Melissa Watson, A – D melissa. watson@southlakecarroll. edu Sherry Mc. Coy, E – K sherry. mccoy@southlakecarroll. edu Becca Piriano, L – Q becca. piriano@southlakecarroll. edu Kara Cuellar, R – Z kara. cuellar@southlakecarroll. edu Janay Hunt, Intervention Counselor janay. hunt@southlakecarroll. edu