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Freshmen Parent NightSeptember 24, 2015Class of 2019

Counseling Centers #1 GoalSuccessful Graduation !!

Counseling Center TeamIt takes a village!7 Counselors2 Registrars2 SecretariesSocial WorkerCareer SpecialistAttendance Officer

Counselor 9th Grade StudentsKandyce Gaileykgailey@ccisd.net

Counselor A D10th -12th GradesEbony Barnettebarnett@ccisd.net

Counselor E K10th 12th GradesMichelle Wilsonmwilson@ccisd.net

Counselor L-Re10th 12th GradesSherre Weatherfordsweatherford@ccisd.net

Counselor RF Z10th 12th GradesLaura Stepplstepp@ccisd.net

Support CounselorDiane Briggsdbriggs@ccisd.net

Available to all studentsSupport groupsReferral by Parents, Teachers, Students, & Self-Referral

Career Specialist

Shannon Herdsherd@ccisd.net

Naviance LessonsCareer Exploration Setting GoalsScholarships

Communities in SchoolsSocial Worker

Barbara Striblingbstribli@ccisd.net

Homeless PopulationAt Risk StudentsFood & Clothing Drives

Counseling Center FunctionsAcademic AdvisingCareer ExplorationCollege AdmissionsPersonal, Social, & Emotional Counseling

Ellen Akers, Dean of Instructioneakers@ccisd.net

STAAR Testing Requirementsfor GraduationStudents must make satisfactory scores on 5 STAAR Exams in order to Graduate plus the course requirements.

Algebra 1BiologyEnglish 1English 2US History

TutorialsAfter School - ClassroomsTuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 - 3:15 pm

Get in Gear Library Tuesdays & Thursdays3:15 - 4:30 pmBus at 4:30 pm

Online TutorialsKhan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/

Sophia http://www.sophia.org/

Stay Connected. CCHS Website http://www.ccisd.net/schools/high-schools/clear-creek-high-school

Keep Connected..CCISD Website www.ccisd.net Bus RoutesDistrict CalendarsTesting Dates

Monitor Progress.. Skyward: Parent Access to Students Schedule, Daily Grades, Teachers Contact Information, Attendance, Announcements, Calendar of Events

**Students must be in attendance at least 90% of school days to receive credit.

Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/clearcreekhs Student AccountUpdate profile, including email address.Research colleges & universities, sign up for visits with college reps in the CCHS College CenterPrepare for ACT/ SAT test with free Method Test Prep.Investigate career interests and options using the Personality Inventory and Career Interest Profiler.Update 4 Year Plan

Join the PTSA!Be a Part of the CCHS CommunityJoin online at www.joinpta.org $10.50 per yearOpportunity to VolunteerKeep informed with The Clear Creek Chronicle

Tonights ProgramGraduation Plans for Class of 2019Alternate Credit OpportunitiesGPA, Class Rank, and Honor GraduatesAdvanced Course Levels PSATTimelineNaviancePlanning for the Future

Educational Planning Guide http://ccisd.net/docs/default-source/student-personnel-serivces-documents/2015-2016-high-school-education-planning-guide-.pdf?sfvrsn=0 EPG

New Graduation PlansHouse Bill 5 mandated changes to the graduation requirements beginning with incoming 9th graders in 2014-2015.Foundation High School Program (FHSP)22 creditsFHSP with Endorsements26 creditsDistinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)26 credits

www.ccisd.net Graduation Requirements

Online Video & Powerpointwww.ccisd.net (Search House Bill 5)

Foundation Plan with EndorsementsContentFHSP w/Endorsements

ELA (4)English 1 English 2English 34th English Credit (Multiple Options) 4.0Math (4)Algebra 1Geometry3rd Math4th Math 4.0Science (4)BiologyIPC/Chemistry/Physics3rd Science4th Science 4.0Social Studies (3)World Geography or World HistoryUS HistoryGovernmentEconomics 3.0

Foundation Plan with EndorsementsContentFHSP LOTE (2)LOTE 1LOTE 2 2.0Fine Arts (1)Fine Arts 1.0PE (1)PE 1.0Speech (0)Speech 0Electives/Endorsements (7)Endorsement Electives (per Endorsement) 2.0-4.0 Electives 3.0-5.0Total Credits 26

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)FHSP with Endorsement, Including Algebra II

Eligible for Automatic Admission to Texas Public University or College if DLA and top 10%(except UT Austin they have an exception to the top 10% rule)

Performance Acknowledgements Indicated on TranscriptOutstanding Performance in:Dual Credit (12 hours with B or higher)Advanced Placement Exams (Score of 3 or higherPSAT- National Merit RecognitionsBilingualism and LiteracyBusiness or Industry Certificate/License

College Admissions Requirements

Five EndorsementsSTEMBusiness & IndustryArts & HumanitiesPublic ServicesMultidisciplinary Studies

Sample 4-Year Plan

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Business and Industry(6 career clusters)Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesFinance, Business, Marketing, & ManagementAudio/Video, Communication, & Information TechnologyHospitality & TourismTransportation & LogisticsArchitecture & Construction

Arts and HumanitiesSocial Studies, LOTE, and Fine Arts

Public Services(3 clusters)Education & Training /Human ServicesHealth ScienceJROTC

Multidisciplinary StudiesAdvanced and Honors courses in the Foundation or Endorsement areas

AA = Advanced AcademicAP = Advanced PlacementIB = International BaccalaureateDC = Dual CreditGT = Gifted & Talented

Multidisciplinary Endorsement

CCISD Alternate Credit OpportunitiesClear StarsThree sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer)Located at Clear View High School in WebsterAdditional information and courses at www.ccisd.net For new credit & recoveryClear AccessThree sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer)Online courses with a scheduled final examFor new credit onlyAdditional information and courses at www.ccisd.net

GPA and Rank: Weighted 5.0 ScaleGrade Point Average Chart can be found in CCISDs Educational Planning Guide (p. 99).Level 1 courses include Advanced Academic, Pre-AP, and AP.The 6 semester GPA, at the end of the Junior year is used for fall college admissions applications.

Honor GraduatesCumulative GPA after 7 SemestersValedictorian Highest GPASalutatorian2nd Highest GPA(Both must attend the same HS entire Senior year and be enrolled in the district the last 2 years.)

Summa Cum Laude5.0 6.0Magna Cum Laude4.75 4.99Cum Laude4.50 4.74

CCISD Superintendents ScholarsCriteria (Fall 2015 grades for 9th Graders):Earn a 95 or higher in all regular coursesEarn an 85 or higher in all honors coursesHave no discipline recordScholars are honored each year with a certificate and award at a ceremony in the Spring semester.

House Bill 588 Top 10% RuleRank in the Top 10% of graduating class.Enroll in college no more that 2 years after graduating from high school.Complete application process to a Texas public university before the application deadline.UT Austin has been granted an exception to raise the admission standard. (The standard for UT Austin is adjusted each year.)

The exception is..The University of TexasFall of 2015 Top 7%Fall of 2016 Top 8%Fall of 2017 Top 7%

Additional information will be published later by UT Austin.

Advanced Course LevelsPre-AP / Gifted and Talented

Advanced Academic

Advanced Placement

(Choose the appropriate degree of difficulty for your student.)

These are Level 1 Courses with Additional Grade Points Possible

Pre-AP and Advanced PlacementAuthorized by College BoardAP Audit for teachersAP Potential ReportAP Exams each year in MayPotential to earn college credit through successful performance on AP ExamsState Law Regarding College Credit at Public Schools in Texas

Pre-AP and Advanced PlacementBenefits of Pre-Ap & APMore challenging coursesStretch academically and intellectuallyEarn extra grade pointsRequests to Level Down will only be considered:At the end of the first 3 Weeks and 9 WeeksIf there is space in the requested classIf the grade in the class is less than 75, the student has completed all assigned work, and made an effort to be successful in the class

Pre-AP and Advanced PlacementFactors to ConsiderNumber of Pre-AP or AP courses being takenBalancing coursework with extracurricular activitiesHigher level of rigor in Advanced CoursesIncreased amount of homework/readingRequires independent study habits & the ability to prioritize tasks

**Students are permitted to enroll in any course for which they have the prerequisite skills

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT)National Exam Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

The PSAT assesses a students current high school performance and academic strengths compared with other students both locally and nationally.CCISD pays for all 10th graders to take this exam9th Graders may take the PSAT by registering for it.Cost is $15Registration ends 10/5/15

PSATReasoning Test covering critical reading, math, and writing skillsPractice for the 11th grade PSAT that identifies National Merit ScholarsPractice for the SAT & Provides AP PotentialReview your students results at My College QuickStart

You will receive a code with the PSAT results that can be used to log in to My College QuickStart . This can provide good information for preparing for the SAT.52

PSAT Practice & Study Helphttps://www.khanacademy.org/sat

Freshmen ChecklistMaintain high grades and develop good study habitsHave good attendanceResearch colleges and careers on NavianceParticipate in a variety of extracurricular activitiesPlan to attend the College & Career Fair on November 18th at the Educational VillageBegin building a resume on Naviance

Student Support CounselingDiane Briggs, CCHS Support CounselorBarbara Stribling, CIS Social Worker

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis CounselingCommunity Networks & Resources

Counseling Referral ProcessStudent self-referralParent referralTeacher referralAdministrative referral

Username = Student ID#

Password = Student Cafeteria Pin #

Log In Page

Home Page

Helpful Links

Dates and Events

Method Test Prep

College Tab

-College Visits-College Research-College Match-Scholarships

Career Tab

Interest ProfilerExplore Career Clusters- Career Videos

About Me Tab:

-Goal Setting-Game Plan-Resume-Profile-Test Scores

My Planner Tab:

-Tasks Assignments-To-do List-Goal Setting

Final ThoughtsThe Counseling Team is here to serve the students and parents of Clear Creek High School.

We look forward to a successful year!

Go Wildcats!!!!

Thanks for coming tonight!