Welcome Sophomore Tigers

Conroe High School

How do I get to be a Sophomore?

You must earn 6 credits Look at your transcriptEarn credits by:

Passing the semesters with a 70 or higher Having good attendance

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What if I failed in the fall?

You can average your 2 semestersYou can go to after school CHOOSE nowYou can attend Summer School

Dates will be announced soon Classes available for:

Repeat Credit (Most academic core courses) First Time Credit (Health, PE, Communication Appl, Technology, Fine Arts, Govt. and Eco.)

Accelerated Summer School— Initial credit Spanish and math

Information and Registration Forms available in the Counselor’s office

Sign Up in April

Summer School

 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CLASS OF 2012

All students are required to earn a minimum of 26 credits to graduate. SUBJECT Credits English 4.0 Mathematics-Must Include:

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2* (three credits in grades 9-12) 4.0 Science-Must Include: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 4.0 Social Studies (World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco.) 4.0 Foreign Language (Same language) 2.0 Health 0.5 P.E. (1/2 credit must be Foundations) or P.E. Substitute 1.5 Fine Arts 1.0 Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 Technology 1.0 Electives 3.5 TOTAL CREDITS 26.0

Who should take Pre-AP courses?

The most successful students are willing to work very hard.

If a student plans to take AP courses, the earlier the preparation, the easier the transition.

There are only 24 hours in a day. Evaluate how much time will be spent in other activities.

Amount of Homework to Expect in High School

Level classes30-45 minutes per class per night

Pre-AP ClassesApproximately 60-90 minutes per class per night

More reading, writing, and research-based assignments  Greater degree of critical thinking skills Faster pace  

Registering for Pre-AP Courses

During course selection students turn in a commitment form and indicate it on their course selection sheet.

We recommend that students take pre-AP if they have been able to maintain grades above 80 in advanced classes or grades above a 90 in level courses.

You will remain in the course, we will not be able to move you to level

Core Courses at

Conroe High School

English English II English II Pre-AP

Social Studies World History World History Pre-AP World History AP

Science Chemistry Chemistry Pre-AP

Math Geometry (have Alg credit) Geometry Pre-AP (have

Alg credit) Algebra II (have credit for

Alg and Geom) Algebra II Pre-AP (have

credit for Alg and Geom)

Conroe High School Registration Process

Course Description Guide Course Selection Sheet

During registration, students will receive the following:

Course Description Guide

Front of book General Information Graduation Requirements Description of different levels Policies and procedures G.P.A./Class Rank System

Description of all courses Appropriate Grade Level How many credits the course earns What prerequisites the course has Additional fees for certain courses (ie: cost of supplies and

materials for ART I is $30.00)

7 Period Class Day

Typical Schedule English II or English II Pre-AP Geometry or Geometry Pre-P World History or World History Pre-AP or World

History AP Chemistry or Chemistry Pre-AP 3 periods are left and may be filled with

PE or PE substitute Fine Art Health/Communication Applications Technology Foreign Language Other electives

Special Considerations-

Band and Drill Team- fall semester earns PE credit, spring semester earns Fine Art creditROTC- earns PE credit or elective creditForeign Language- must be 2 yrs of same language, need to have passed Reading TAKSAthletics- requires a physical, will require time after school and weekendsOnce you earn credit in a class you can not take it again

Pre-AP courses require the parent’s signature and the Commitment Statement Without parent signature and Commitment Statement students will go into level courses Final deadline to make changes is 5/15

Choosing alternates

If you do not choose an alternate the counselor may will pick for you and you will not be permitted to change.

Circle the sport that comes firstYou must have physical Involves after school

Athletics

One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation.

Fine ArtsArt 1, Art 2 Ceramics/Drawing/Painting/SculptureTheatre Arts 1, 2, 3Technical Theater (must have taken Theater)Band/OrchestraChoirDance

Electives, Communication App, Health TECHNOLOGY: Lists of courses that satisfy the Technology

Requirement are in the course description book Technology Systems, BCIS, Computer Applications

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Agriculture, Applied Technology, Business, Criminal Justice Home Economics, Industrial Technology Be sure to check the Course Description Book for pre-requisites and other

requirements

OTHER ELECTIVES: Journalism, Yearbook, ROTC (waives 1 PE credit) Enrollment may be limited in elective courses due to classroom and

equipment availability.

WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR CHANGES, SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY

MAY 15, 2009.

_____________________________ ______________________________Student Signature Parent Signature

COMMITMENT STATEMENT FOR PRE-AP COURSE(S)I have read and I understand the expectations for participating in the Pre-Advanced Placement courses at Conroe High School as stated in the Course Description Guide. I understand the criteria and I am personally committed to expend the time and effort necessary for success. I accept that I must work to the best of my ability in order to be a part of this program. By entering into an Pre-AP course, I understand that I am making the commitment to that course for the entire school year.

______________________________ _______________________________Student Signature Parent Signature

Course Selection Timeline•Presentation to students 2/2-2/6•Individual counselor meetings 2/9-2/27•Course selection sheets turned in at meeting or may be turned in to the counselors office prior to meeting•Verification sheets- at counselor meeting and mailed home.

Deadline for all schedule changes, May 15th .

When do I get my schedule?

Postcard will come in the summer with dates and times for textbook/schedule pickup

The schedule you get in the summer is your “draft” schedule

Your FINAL schedule will be given to you the first day of school during homeroom

Questions??????

•See your counselor•Counselors Corner is 2/17 6:30-8:30•Read the Course Description Book

Thank you