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9th Grade Mission:GET INVOLVED!!!

There is a place for YOU!www.nisdtx.org/nhs

9th Grade Mission:GET INVOLVED!!!

There is a place for YOU!www.nisdtx.org/nhs

Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements

The Pieces to the Puzzle The Pieces to the Puzzle

STEMMultidisciplinary

Arts andHumanities

Business andIndustry

PublicService

The New Grad PlansThe New Grad Plans

Your Personal Graduation Plan will focus your area of study toward your interests.

Your graduation plan will include a foundation curriculum PLUS a field of interest, your ENDORSEMENT.

Your Personal Graduation Plan will focus your area of study toward your interests.

Your graduation plan will include a foundation curriculum PLUS a field of interest, your ENDORSEMENT.

Again… What is an

ENDORSEMENT?

Again… What is an

ENDORSEMENT?

A coherent sequence of electives in a specific area of interest.

These electives may be taken through an academy or through a specified Career Pathway.

A coherent sequence of electives in a specific area of interest.

These electives may be taken through an academy or through a specified Career Pathway.

There are FIVE Endorsements

There are FIVE Endorsements

STEM

Public Services

Business and Industry

Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary Studies

STEM

Public Services

Business and Industry

Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary Studies

What to Keep in MindWhat to Keep in Mind

Your Potential College Choices

Your Possible Career Goals/ Fields of Study

Your Potential College Choices

Your Possible Career Goals/ Fields of Study

Your Endorsement Plan -

Your Puzzle

Your Endorsement Plan -

Your PuzzleMust include 26 credits for

graduation

19 ½ CORE credits (including required electives)

6 ½ elective credits geared towards your ENDORSEMENT

7 classes X 4 years = opportunity for 28 credits (plus any credits earned in middle school)

Must include 26 credits for graduation

19 ½ CORE credits (including required electives)

6 ½ elective credits geared towards your ENDORSEMENT

7 classes X 4 years = opportunity for 28 credits (plus any credits earned in middle school)

The Foundation with an Endorsement Requirements

The Foundation with an Endorsement Requirements

English Language Arts – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 4 credits *Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – 2 credits (same

language) *Speech – ½ credit *Fine Art – 1 credit *Physical Education – 1 credit Electives – 6½ credits (dependent upon endorsement)

*Credits in Languages Other Than English, Speech, Fine Arts, or PE may be acquired by various courses noted in the High School Course Selection Guide.

English Language Arts – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 4 credits *Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – 2 credits (same

language) *Speech – ½ credit *Fine Art – 1 credit *Physical Education – 1 credit Electives – 6½ credits (dependent upon endorsement)

*Credits in Languages Other Than English, Speech, Fine Arts, or PE may be acquired by various courses noted in the High School Course Selection Guide.

“The CORE”

Distinguished Plan Requirements

Distinguished Plan Requirements

Must meet all the requirements for an endorsement

Math – 4th math must include Algebra 2 Examples –

Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 2 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, an Advanced

Math

Must meet all the requirements for an endorsement

Math – 4th math must include Algebra 2 Examples –

Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 2 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, an Advanced

Math

Automatic College Admission

Automatic College Admission

Students in the top 10%* of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas.

To be eligible for this automatic admission, students entering high school in 2014-15 must complete the new Distinguished plan.

UT Austin – top 7% currently

Students in the top 10%* of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas.

To be eligible for this automatic admission, students entering high school in 2014-15 must complete the new Distinguished plan.

UT Austin – top 7% currently

Benefits of PreAP/APBenefits of PreAP/AP

College admissions – Colleges look for students who have completed rigorous coursework (PreAP, AP, Dual Credit).

Students with higher level courses are generally more prepared for college level work.

Students can earn college credits early through AP courses if you make qualifying scores on the AP exams (in high school).

College admissions – Colleges look for students who have completed rigorous coursework (PreAP, AP, Dual Credit).

Students with higher level courses are generally more prepared for college level work.

Students can earn college credits early through AP courses if you make qualifying scores on the AP exams (in high school).

Class RankingClass Ranking

Class Ranking will include grades earned in courses under the following headings: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Languages other than English.

The Grade Point Average (GPA) used to determine class rank only is calculated on a weighted scale.

Advanced Placement (AP) = up to 7 points PreAP = up to 6 points Regular = up to 5 points

Class Ranking will include grades earned in courses under the following headings: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Languages other than English.

The Grade Point Average (GPA) used to determine class rank only is calculated on a weighted scale.

Advanced Placement (AP) = up to 7 points PreAP = up to 6 points Regular = up to 5 points

Eligibility for Financial Aid

Eligibility for Financial Aid

All students applying to college will be encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the spring of their SENIOR year.

Even if financial aid is not needed, some scholarships require the completion of the FAFSA.

All students applying to college will be encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the spring of their SENIOR year.

Even if financial aid is not needed, some scholarships require the completion of the FAFSA.

The Freshman Core Four Pieces to your

Puzzle!

The Freshman Core Four Pieces to your

Puzzle!English – Regular, PreAP, or GTMath – Algebra 1 or PreAP Algebra 1 Geometry or PreAP Geometry Science – Biology or PreAP BiologySocial Studies – World Geography – Regular or PreAP World History – Regular or PreAP Human Geography – AP or AP/GT

English – Regular, PreAP, or GTMath – Algebra 1 or PreAP Algebra 1 Geometry or PreAP Geometry Science – Biology or PreAP BiologySocial Studies – World Geography – Regular or PreAP World History – Regular or PreAP Human Geography – AP or AP/GT

Languages (LOTE) – same language Two credits = Two Pieces of your Puzzle

Languages (LOTE) – same language Two credits = Two Pieces of your Puzzle

Spanish

French Chinese

German

FINE

ARTS

Dance

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Choir Band

Theatre

Orchestra

Floral Design

Digital Arts & Animation

Drill Team

AP MusicTheory

One Credit = One Piece of the Puzzle

Physical Education One Credit = One Piece of Your

Puzzle

Physical Education One Credit = One Piece of Your

PuzzleAerobic Fitness - .5 – 1.0 credit (also earned through Dance 1) Individual Sports / Team Sports - .5 -1.0

creditStrength & Tone - .5 – 1.0Outdoor Education - .5PE substitution credit through Band,

Cheerleading, and Drill Team

Aerobic Fitness - .5 – 1.0 credit (also earned through Dance 1) Individual Sports / Team Sports - .5 -1.0

creditStrength & Tone - .5 – 1.0Outdoor Education - .5PE substitution credit through Band,

Cheerleading, and Drill Team

Sports Offered Sports Offered BasketballVolleyballSwimmingDivingSoccerGolfTrack

BasketballVolleyballSwimmingDivingSoccerGolfTrack

Cross CountryTennisBaseballSoftballFootballWrestlingAthletic Trainer

Cross CountryTennisBaseballSoftballFootballWrestlingAthletic Trainer

What will your ENDORSEMENT be?What will your ENDORSEMENT be?

STEMMultidisciplinary

Arts andHumanities

Business andIndustry

PublicService

ENDORSEMENT DetailsENDORSEMENT Details

You must specify in writing the endorsement you intend to earn upon entering Grade 9.

You may select more than one endorsement.

You must specify in writing the endorsement you intend to earn upon entering Grade 9.

You may select more than one endorsement.

STEM ENDORSEMENTSTEM ENDORSEMENT

Students who choose a STEM endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest and Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics. Options may include:STEM/EngineeringAdditional ScienceAdditional MathInformation Technology

Students who choose a STEM endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest and Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics. Options may include:STEM/EngineeringAdditional ScienceAdditional MathInformation Technology

STEM

STEM optionsSTEM options

STEM more optionsSTEM more options

Business and Industry Endorsement

Business and Industry Endorsement

Students who choose a Business and Industry endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest:

Students who choose a Business and Industry endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest:

Ag, Food, and Natural Resources

Marketing

Architecture and Construction

Career Preparation

Arts, Audio/Video Tech. & Comm.

Debate

Business Management & Administration

Newspaper

Finance Yearbook

Information Technology Technology Application

NISD Culinary Arts and Hospitality Academy (BNHS only)

NISD AMAT Academy (NHS only)

Business & Industry options

Business & Industry options

Business & Industry more options

Business & Industry more options

Business & Industry more options

Business & Industry more options

Public Service Endorsement

Public Service Endorsement

Students who choose a Public Service endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest:

- Education and Training

- Health Science- Human Services- Career Preparation- NISD AMP Academy (BNHS only)- NISD Cosmetology Academy (SAHS

only)

Students who choose a Public Service endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest:

- Education and Training

- Health Science- Human Services- Career Preparation- NISD AMP Academy (BNHS only)- NISD Cosmetology Academy (SAHS

only)

Public Service optionsPublic Service options

Arts and Humanities Endorsement

Arts and Humanities Endorsement

Students who choose an Arts and Humanities endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest:

- Additional Social Studies- Fine Arts- Additional World Languages

Students who choose an Arts and Humanities endorsement will need to take a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest:

- Additional Social Studies- Fine Arts- Additional World Languages

Arts & Humanities

Arts and Humanities options

Arts and Humanities options

Arts and Humanitiesmore options

Arts and Humanitiesmore options

Multidisciplinary Endorsement

Multidisciplinary Endorsement

Complete four credits from each core area (English, math, science, and social studies). Must include English 4 and Physics and/or Chemistry

Complete four AP or dual credit (college) credits from the following departments: English, math, science, social studies, LOTE, and/or fine arts.

Complete four credits from each core area (English, math, science, and social studies). Must include English 4 and Physics and/or Chemistry

Complete four AP or dual credit (college) credits from the following departments: English, math, science, social studies, LOTE, and/or fine arts.

Multidisciplinary optionsMultidisciplinary options

Performance Acknowledgements

Performance Acknowledgements

Students may earn performance acknowledgments for outstanding performance in the following areas:Dual credit coursesBilingualism and bi-literacyAP testingACT – Plan, PSAT, SAT, or ACTEarning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

* See NISD Course Selection Guide for more detailed information.

Students may earn performance acknowledgments for outstanding performance in the following areas:Dual credit coursesBilingualism and bi-literacyAP testingACT – Plan, PSAT, SAT, or ACTEarning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

* See NISD Course Selection Guide for more detailed information.

Diploma & TranscriptDiploma & Transcript

Endorsements and Performance Acknowledgements will be printed on diplomas and transcripts.

Endorsements and Performance Acknowledgements will be printed on diplomas and transcripts.

As You Complete YOUR Puzzle

As You Complete YOUR Puzzle

6 credits = Sophomore

13 credits = Junior

19 credits = Senior

Remember, 26 credits to graduate!

6 credits = Sophomore

13 credits = Junior

19 credits = Senior

Remember, 26 credits to graduate!

Required STAAR TestsRequired STAAR Tests

Algebra 1English 1English 2US HistoryBiology

Algebra 1English 1English 2US HistoryBiology

Step One: Complete the top

See below for Due Date

Step One: Complete the top

See below for Due Date

Wilson Middle School Form due: March 24th

Chisholm Middle School Form due: March 25th

Pike Middle School Form due: March 27th

Wilson Middle School Form due: March 24th

Chisholm Middle School Form due: March 25th

Pike Middle School Form due: March 27th

Complete all lines. Please write NEATLY!

Step Two: Choose your core Choose one in each box

Step Two: Choose your core Choose one in each box

Step 3: Your ElectivesStep 3: Your Electives

Please Read Carefully!

The Symbols and More The Symbols and More

The most up-to-date Course Selection Handbook can be found on our website at www.nisdtx.org/nhscounseling.

You may also make changes to your course selection sheet (once submitted) by accessing the NHS counseling website. Changes are due by June 6, 2014

The most up-to-date Course Selection Handbook can be found on our website at www.nisdtx.org/nhscounseling.

You may also make changes to your course selection sheet (once submitted) by accessing the NHS counseling website. Changes are due by June 6, 2014

Your Electives: Keep in Mind…

Your Electives: Keep in Mind… You need the following pieces to your puzzle

by the time you graduate.

PE – 1 creditCommunication Applications - .5 credit (Speech) Fine Art – 1 creditLOTE – 2 credits (Languages Other Than English)

You need the following pieces to your puzzle by the time you graduate.

PE – 1 creditCommunication Applications - .5 credit (Speech) Fine Art – 1 creditLOTE – 2 credits (Languages Other Than English)

If Choosing a Sport…If Choosing a Sport…

If you play more than one sport, select the sport that occurs first in the school year.

If you enter another sport in the school year, your counselor will change your schedule reflecting your next sport.

You must obtain your middle school coach’s signature indicating his/her approval for the sport.

If you play more than one sport, select the sport that occurs first in the school year.

If you enter another sport in the school year, your counselor will change your schedule reflecting your next sport.

You must obtain your middle school coach’s signature indicating his/her approval for the sport.

Electives and Your Endorsement

Electives and Your Endorsement

Also keep in mind: Your electives will be aligned with your endorsement(s) each year, your field of study.STEM

Public Services

Business and Industry

Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary Studies

Also keep in mind: Your electives will be aligned with your endorsement(s) each year, your field of study.STEM

Public Services

Business and Industry

Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary Studies

Endorsement Commitment Requires Student and Parent Signature

Endorsement Commitment Requires Student and Parent Signature

Your Endorsement can be changed as long as there is still time to complete a new Endorsement!

Parent NightParent Night

Wilson & Pike – TONIGHT!!! 6:30pm in the cafeteria

Chisholm – March 25th 6:30pm in the cafeteria

Wilson & Pike – TONIGHT!!! 6:30pm in the cafeteria

Chisholm – March 25th 6:30pm in the cafeteria

Counselors CounselorsA – Car – Sheneka DavisCas – F – Mike HaysG – I – Brenda Evans J – Mh – Cayce FeemsterMi – Res – Amber WardRet – Th – Keith TremethickTi – Z – Jamie Farber, Lead

Counselor

A – Car – Sheneka DavisCas – F – Mike HaysG – I – Brenda Evans J – Mh – Cayce FeemsterMi – Res – Amber WardRet – Th – Keith TremethickTi – Z – Jamie Farber, Lead

Counselor