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Understanding High Understanding High School 1/16School 1/16

Semester Average Credit/Unit (1/2 credit = 1 semester) Graduation Plans (3) 4-year Plan Diploma GPA (grade point average)

Understanding High Understanding High SchoolSchool

Required Courses Elective Courses Block Schedule Single Block Double Block “A” Day “B” Day STAAR End-of-Course Exam (EOC)

Understanding High Understanding High School-1/17School-1/17

Prerequisite – what is required before taking a course

Course Code – a combination of letters and numbers

Course Description – a brief summary of the class

Overall Grade Point Average – all semesters average together of all classes

Understanding High Understanding High SchoolSchool

Career Pathways (Career Clusters) Certificate Programs (17 available) IB Program (International

Baccalaureate) AVID Program

(Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Understanding High Understanding High SchoolSchool

Early College High School Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

AP Exams Dual Credit Courses College Tuition Post Secondary – after high school

Technical Schools 2-year College – associates degree 4-year College Military

What does it take to get to What does it take to get to high school from junior high school from junior

high? 1/21high? 1/21 Pass 8th grade Math Pass 8th grade English Pass 8th grade Social Studies Pass 8th grade Science Have an overall average of 70% in all

other classes Summer School may not be enough!

Two big differences Two big differences between Junior High & High between Junior High & High

SchoolSchool Semesters in

Junior high are average together

If you fail any semester of a required course in junior high school, you can still improve the next semester to bring your early average up to 70 or better

You will get credit for the first semester course by passing the second semester course

Each semester stands alone rather than having a yearly average.

If you fail any semester of a required course in high school, you have to take that course again for that semester

You will not get credit for the first semester course by passing the second semester course

Foundation High School Foundation High School PlanPlan

All students enter 9th grade on the Foundation High School Plan

Requires 22 credits for graduation Every 9th grade student must declare

an endorsement (There are 5) Graduating with an endorsement

requires 26 credits

Courses Required on Courses Required on FoundationFoundation

High School Plan 1/22High School Plan 1/22 English 4 Credits

English 1 (each semester is ½ of a credit) English 2 English 3 English 4 or other 4th year English

Math 3 Credits Alg. 1 Geometry An Advanced Math Course * Algebra II may still be required by the College

Board for students going to college

Courses Required on Courses Required on FoundationFoundation

High School PlanHigh School Plan Science 3 credits

Biology IPC or an advanced science course Any advanced science course

Physical Education 1 credit

Fine Arts 1 Credit

Courses Required on Courses Required on FoundationFoundation

High School PlanHigh School Plan Social Studies 3 Credits

World History or World Geography or combined World History /w. Geography

U. S. History U. S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit)

Courses Required on Courses Required on FoundationFoundation

High School PlanHigh School Plan

Languages Other Than English 2 Credits

Electives 5 Credits

Equals 22 Credits

EndorsementsEndorsements A student may earn an endorsement

by successfully completing: Curriculum requirements for the

endorsement 4 credits in mathematics 4 credits in science 2 additional elective credits

5 Endorsements Categories 5 Endorsements Categories

You must choose 1You must choose 1

STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)

Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

Distinguished Distinguished GraduationGraduation

Four credits in math, including credit in Algebra II (still in question) Four credits in science Curriculum requirements for at

least one endorsement

Performance Performance AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

For outstanding performance In a dual credit course In bilingualism and bi-literacy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, ACT For earning a nationally or

internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

To get your high school To get your high school diploma you must also. . .diploma you must also. . .

You must pass the End of Course Exams for each grade level (9th -12th grades).

End of Course Exams Include: English Math Social Studies Science

AP vs. Dual CreditAP vs. Dual Credit Students that make a 3, 4, or 5 on an

AP exam may be given credit for that course at a college or University

Dual Credit students earn college credit if they pass the course Students that take dual-credit courses may

participate in the Maverick Accelerated Bachelor Degree Program (UTA)

International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate ProgramProgram

Incorporates international curriculum, inter-cultural understanding

Provides university-entry credentials Fosters responsible, compassionate citizens IB courses begin in the junior year Students are required to complete 150 hours of

community service, write an extended essay, and take the IB exams

Students wishing to graduate with an IB diploma are encouraged to take all of the required courses as Pre-AP/AP and complete four years of a foreign language

Early College High School Early College High School (TCC)(TCC)

Beginning in Fall 2014 Total enrollment first year will be 125

students Have to meet one of criteria for enrollment

Identified as at-risk English Language Learner 1st generation to attend college Low income and/or Underrepresented student

Graduation Requirements for Graduation Requirements for ClassificationClassification

6

12

18

Classification Credits•The grade you’re in is determined by how many credits you have earned.

Example: to be a 10th grader, you must have earned 6 credits

How do they calculate How do they calculate your GPA?your GPA?

Numerical Grade

97-100

93-96

90-92

87-89

83-86

80-82

77-79

73-76

70-72

0-69

Letter Grade

A+

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

F

Regular Grade Points

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

0

Honors Grade Points

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

0

School DaySchool Day School hours are from 7:35AM to 2:45PM.

Classes are 90 minutes in length with approximately 7 minutes between classes for passing periods.

We are on an A Day/B Day Block schedule.A Day = Periods 1 – 4B Day = Periods 5 - 8

Sample ScheduleSample Schedule(with double-blocked sport)(with double-blocked sport) A Day B Day1 – English I 5 – Algebra I2 – Biology 6 – World Geo. 3 – 1 sem. Elective 7 – 1 sem.

Elective4 – Athletics 8 – Study Hall

(double- blocking of sport)

Athletics & BlockingAthletics & Blocking Athletics is a full year program consisting of single-blocked

(meets every other day) and double-blocked (meets every day) sports.

Single-blocked – Cheerleading, Drill Team, Golf, Tennis

Double-blocked – Basketball, Cross Country (Fall), Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Track (Spring), Wrestling

Single-blocked Fall / Double-blocked Spring – Soccer (Boys), Soccer (Girls), Softball, Baseball

Double-blocked Fall / Single-blocked Spring - Volleyball

PE CoursesPE Courses ROTC

Athletics Choose the first sport played in the school year

Band

Cheerleading & Drill Team Choose PE since these are try-out activities

SchedulingScheduling

How to read a high school How to read a high school course description. course description.

MA1245 – GEOMETRY This course includes a study of measurements, constructions and terminology essential to geometry. It is designed to develop deductive thinking, and emphasizes problem solving by means of logical proofs and definitions while integrating algebraic concepts. Relations, properties, and measurements of surfaces, lines and angles in one, two and three-dimensional figures are investigated.

Grade Placement: 10-12 1 unit Prerequisite: Algebra I

Scheduling Scheduling Choose your 4 Core Subjects –

English, Math, Science & Social Studies.

Next, choose your PE or Athletic Program, Band, or ROTC.

Then choose your other electives and “alternate” courses

Scheduling on Career Scheduling on Career CruisingCruising

You can begin scheduling your classes now on any computer that has Internet access.

Register at www.aisd.net. Click on Student Info.

Click on the Career Cruising icon to view a Course Planner informational video, the Student Course Guide, or to log in to Course Planner.

Scheduling on Career Scheduling on Career CruisingCruising

Register at www.aisd.net. Click on the Student Info tab. Click on the Career Cruising icon to log in to your course planner.

Career CruisingCareer CruisingYou will add your course selections in the first box –

Year 9

• Dual Credit courses are courses that receive high school and college Dual Credit courses are courses that receive high school and college credit and are open to students entering their credit and are open to students entering their JuniorJunior or or Senior Senior year.year.

• **************• To be eligible to enroll in a Dual Credit class, students must have a To be eligible to enroll in a Dual Credit class, students must have a

7.0 overall grade point average on a 12 point scale (a “B” average).7.0 overall grade point average on a 12 point scale (a “B” average).• ****************• Taking Dual Credit Core & Elective classes at an Arlington high Taking Dual Credit Core & Elective classes at an Arlington high

school as a Junior or Senior can lead to earning a school as a Junior or Senior can lead to earning a Bachelors DegreeBachelors Degree for under for under $10,000.00$10,000.00!!

Plan Ahead – Plan Ahead – Dual Dual CreditCredit

InteresteInterested?d?Information about the Maverick Accelerated BachelorsInformation about the Maverick Accelerated Bachelors

Degree ProgramDegree ProgramCan be Found in the CTE Accelerate publicationCan be Found in the CTE Accelerate publication

FAQ’sFAQ’sSummer School?

Watch for summer school dates, class times, and class fees on the Arlington ISD website.

Forms will be available in May from junior high counselors.

Athletic Study Hall? When a student is in a double-blocked sport, the sport will appear on their A Day schedule, but Study Hall will appear on their B Day schedule.