WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL 9 th 10 Grade

WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL 9 th & 10 Grade Informational Meeting 2017 -2018

COUNSELORS • Mrs. Rodriguez (A-CHA) • Ms. Martini (CHB-GAR) • Mr. Sampson (GAT – KR) • Mr. Cardenas (KU – OR) • Ms. Garcia ( OT –RH) + AVID • Mrs. Patterson–Lopez (RI-SN) + ELL • Mrs. Dimaline – (SO – Z) • Mrs. Johnson - STAN

Upcoming Important Dates • PSAT Interpretation/ Dual Credit Night. January 17, 2018 • Course Fair- January 29, 2018 • Re-registration the week of Feb. 5 th, 2018 • Dual credit Apply. Texas deadline – Feb. 12 th, 2018 • Career Night – April 24, 2018, 6: 00 – 8: 00 pm at BAC

Promotion Policy 10 th Grade 6. 0 -11. 5 Credits 11 th Grade 12. 0 -18. 5 Credits 12 th Grade 19. 0 Credits OR the student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate at the end of school year. STAAR/EOC The required EOC exams will be English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History. Passing scores are

How Many Pre-AP/ AP Classes To Take? • • Individual decision Consider extra-curricular commitments Impacts class rank Seek balance while challenging yourself

Benefits of Taking Pre-AP Courses • Great preparation for AP/DC classes • Rigorous courses in high school better prepares students for college courses • Grades are weighted 1. 15 (1. 29 for AP!) • Colleges look for rigorous coursework

RANK IN CLASS • Required graduation courses, up to a maximum of 26 credits, taken in grades 9 to 12 through the end of the 7 th semester will be used to calculate class rank. • Elective courses that produce the highest weighted grade will be used to calculate rank. • Class rank will be based upon a weighted grade average

Weighted Grade Averages • WGPA are determined by multiplying each semester grade of a ranked course by a rank factor and computing an average. Course Level • AP, GT/AP, and Dual Credit AP – 1. 29 • Pre AP, Honors, Dual Credit non-AP – 1. 15 • Regular -1. 0 • The WGA determines rank in class.

HONOR GRADUATES • Students achieving high standards of academic excellence shall be recognized at graduation as honor graduates based on the following criteria: 1. Completion of the Foundations High School Program with an Endorsement and/or the Distinguished Level of Achievement 2. Everything completed through the end of the 1 st semester of your senior year. 3. Overall Weighted grade average of a 90 or above

HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS • Summa Cum Laude 100+ • Magna Cum Laude 95 -99 • Cum Laude 90 -94

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES • Take AP classes and AP tests at the end of the year to earn college credit • Take dual credit classes (watch for details beginning December 2017 and need to apply by early spring for next school year) Dual Credit Courses Offered • US History-AP, College Algebra, and English IV AP • IPET, Auto-Tech, Aerospace and Diesel Mechanics

Resources for College • College Board provides many free resources to assist with PSAT, SAT and Accu. Placer. www. collegeboard. org • Café College is a one stop shop for college access, advice and guidance. All services are free of charge. www. cafecollege. org • Khan Academy is a free resource that offers tutoring as well as test prep. www. khanacademy. org

Resources cont’d • Kuder helps students learn more about their strengths and possible careers that are available in their field of study. www. tx. kuder. com • Go to www. neisd. net, log on to lauchpad, then click on Kuder in the CTE folder. Here’s Churchill’s activation code: • N 5789775 AVY

Kuder Navigator Homepage

Resources cont’d • https: //bigfuture. collegeboard. org/explore-careers/collegemajors A great place to begin and continue your college research!

Student Clubs and Organizations Get Involved ! • Honor Societies • Spirit Groups • World Languages • Community Service • Fine Arts • Student Government • There are many groups/organizations to choose from

Go Center • SAEP representative is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 8: 30 am- 4: 30 pm • Assists in college planning • College Reps visit • College Research • Scholarship Search

Resume Tips • Make it easy to read • Use a chronological format • List school related and non school related activities and leadership positions • Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores • Brag about yourself!

Grad Programs! NEISD Students: Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement (to be eligible for the top 10%)

Distinguished Level of Achievement • • 26 credits Curriculum requirements for Foundation + 1 Endorsement • plus Algebra II • plus an additional science course

Endorsements ● Multidisciplinary ● STEM ● Arts/Humanities ● Public Service ● Business/Industry

Graduation Requirements

Checklist • Look at various college requirements • Plan for using summer wisely • Research majors/ careers • Keep up grades • Continue list of activities, honors, etc.

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