FRISCO HIGH RACCOONS

CLASS OF 2015

COURSE SELECTION2013-14

*Course Selection Sheet *Quick Guide to Courses *CTE Pathways*FISD Course Guide is now onlineFISD web site

GRADUATION PROGRAMS

Recommended Program Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

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RECOMMENDED PROGRAM Subject Credits Required Courses

English 4 English 1, 2, 3, 4

Math 4 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, TBD

Science 4 IPC, Bio, Chemistry, Physics*

Bio, Chemistry, Physics, TBD

Social Studies 4 W. Geo, W. Hist, U.S. History,

Government & Economics

Foreign Language 2 Spanish, French, American Sign Language

P.E. 1 P.E., Athletics, Fall Band, Drill, Cheer, Colorguard

Health .5 Health, Health Science

Speech .5 Communications Applications

Fine Arts 1 Art, Theater Arts, Choir, Band, Dance, Orchestra, Elements of Floral Des.

Technology 1 BIM, Comp. Sci, DIM, DGA, Web Tech., Comp.Maint., Yearbook 2, Newspaper 2, Broadcast 1 or 2

Electives 4 Electives are classes you choose.

Total 26

*Science sequencing determined by individual student. Please see Course Catalog for prerequisites.

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMCORE COURSES 4 English credits 4 Math credits (Alg.1 in MS counts)

(MMA*) 4 Science credits (IPC*) 4 Social Studies credits

Plus additional required courses and electives to minimum 26 credits.

**IPC and MMA cannot be taken on DAP

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMOther Required Courses:

Fine Art = 1.0 credit Communication Applications = .5

credit Health = .5 credit Technology = 1.0 credit LOTE = 2 levels of the same PE = 1.0 Electives = 4

DAPSAME 4X4 CORE AS RECOMMENDED

Need 3 years of LOTE No IPC, MMA 4 additional measures (any

combination)Original research projectAP scores of 3 or better (1-5)Tech Prep courses with B or betterDual Credit courses with B or betterNational Merit commended or

higher

STAARSTATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENTS OF ACADEMIC READINESSEND OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC)

4 Core areas-15 testsEnglish I, II, III (reading and writing)

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra IIBiology, Chemistry, PhysicsW. Geography, W History, US History

EOC CONTINUED Must meet Level 2 Satisfactory Score

in order to be on track for cumulative score requirement for graduation.

Recommended grad plan= must meet Level 2 on both Algebra II and English III EOC’s

DAP grad plan= must meet Level 3 on both Algebra II and English III EOC’s.

EARNING CREDITS

The goal is to earn 26 credits for graduation

Each 1 semester course = .5 creditExample = Health

Each 2 semester course = 1.0 creditExample = English 1

GPA/CLASS RANK

Grade points are assigned to each SEMESTER grade

Grade points are then averagedExample: English 1 = 85 semester

average That equals 3.5 grade points in a

regular class That equals 4.5*** grade points in a Pre-

AP class

PREAP & AP 85 percent of selective

colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions

Drop window will be at end of 1st 6 weeks

Eligibility Waiver available

TOP 10% RULE Class Rank and GPA are used to determine if

you are in the “Top 10%” of your class.

Students who are in the top 10% of their class are automatically accepted into Texas public colleges. (UT is now top 8% for freshman entering fall of 2013 and top 7% for freshmen entering fall of 2014)

Freshman grades count! Start strong and do your best from your first day of high school. For admissions purposes, rank at the close of junior year dictates the top 10% of the class.

ATHLETIC SEASONSFall Winter SpringFootball Basketball BaseballVolleyball Soccer SoftballCross Country Wrestling Track

Golf Golf GolfTennis Tennis TennisSwim/Dive Swim/Dive Swim/Dive

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT Pre-AP or not (No changes until 6

weeks) Summer reading assignments Tryouts for Drill team, cheer, sports CTE courses and pathway to CTE

center EOC = End of Course exams = core Summer school? Classes for

advancementCommunication Applications, Health, BIM,

DIM, IPC, MMA

RELEASE PERIODSJuniors are eligible for a maximum of 2 release

periodsMorning or Afternoon (any combination)

Be sure you have enough creditsColleges look at the courses you take and when

Release periods will be adjusted if in conflict with a selected course(s)

Release periods are subject to passing all parts of EOC

You must have your own transportation!! Students are not allowed to hang out in library during their early release/late arrival period (s)

ALTERNATIVE COURSE OFFERINGS

Dual Credit* – used for HS & College credit (Senior year)

Concurrent* – college courses = college credit only

Distance Learning – Better known as “Correspondence”

Credit by Exam – Comprehensive exam to test outSee Course Guide for additional info

Counselors need proof of enrollment and/or grade before removing a class from schedule needed for graduation.

Students responsibility to verify final grade(s).

*Can use for DAP measures

TEACHER “APPROVAL” COURSESAs you prepare to choose courses, remember to

see if “teacher” approval is required.

If required, secure that approval prior to the individual meeting with your

counselor.

In some cases, your approval will not occur until later in the spring. In that case, choose an

alternative and once approved, you can change your course requests.

Example of teacher approval: Debate 2, Debate 3, Broadcast 2, Broadcast 3, etc.

CLASSES WITH APPLICATIONS/AUDITIONS Partners PE- application Debate I- application Theater Productions- requires audition Athletic Trainer- application ISM- Application For class of 2015 and

beyond ISM will carry a gpa weight of 5.5

Yearbook Co-op

Don’t FORGET……Some classes have pre-requisites….a class you MUST have had prior to taking the one you want….

You Must PLAN AHEAD to make sure you can get in all of the classes you would like to.

CORRESPONDENCE/CBESUMMER SCHOOL Plan ahead Summer School: packets available in

March/April Advancement: Health, BIM, DIM, Speech,

IPC, MMA Remediation: Most core classes, if

sufficient #’s Bring grades to your counselor if you

attend summer school out of district Credit by Exam – Test dates are arranged

Counselors need proof of enrollment and/or grade before removing a class from schedule needed for graduation.

FISD RETENTION POLICY To become a

Junior:12 credits total

EARLY GRADUATION 3 YEAR OR 1ST SEMESTER SENIOR

A student can graduate early by completing all credits by the end of the 3rd year in high school (Or by end of first semester of 4th year for Dec. grad)

Students must decide early if summer school or distance learning courses are necessary

Do not expect FISD to offer all courses in summer school

Early grads must graduate on recommended or distinguished grad plan.

A declaration of intent to graduate early must be filed after May 1st of second year of high school but prior to September 1 of the third year.

YOUR HOMEWORK Complete Course Request for

2013-14 Complete your 4 year plan on

paper Pickup is Feb. 20th-March 1st

(see English teacher for your designated day)

Please have your course request prepared as the counselors will complete yours for you if you do not.

COURSE CHANGES FOR 2013-14 Teachers are employed based on student course requests.

Students will be able to make adjustments to their course requests through May 15, 2013

The last opportunity to sign up for a change will be AT schedule pick up in August. Following that deadline, it is too late.

LAST MINUTE FACTS

Dance I cannot be taken by athletes CTE & Tech Prep course identification is

ongoing

FHS HAS A NEW AND IMPROVED PROGRAM FOR LOGGING AND TRACKING COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. DURING THE TRANSITION TO THE NEW PROGRAM, X2VOL, SOME OF YOUR PREVIOUSLY POSTED HOURS WERE NOT TRANSFERRED. A LIST OF THOSE HOURS IS ATTACHED. PLEASE LOG ON TO X2VOL TO RECORD THESE HOURS USING YOUR FHS EMAIL ADDRESS (FIRST.LAST.###@K12.FRISCOISD.ORG ). ### = THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER. YOUR TEMPORARY PASSWORD IS YOUR STUDENT ID. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE SEE MS. UTT IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE.

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