Parent Information

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The following slides have been provided by GCISD
for Parents and Students regarding House Bill 5
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New Graduation Requirements

• For students entering high school during the
  2014-2015 school year and beyond

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New High School Graduation Requirements

• Students entering Grade 9 in the 2014-2015 school
  year and thereafter shall enroll in the courses
  necessary to complete the curriculum requirements
  for the Foundation High School Program and the
  curriculum requirements for at least one
  endorsement.

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Foundation High School Program

• A student must earn at least 26 credits to
  complete the Foundation High School Program in
  GCISD.
• Pending Board Approval
• English language arts -four credits
• Science--three credits
• One credit must consist of Biology or AP Biology
• Social studies--four credits
• World Geography, World History, US History,
• Government .5 credit/Economics .5 credit
• Mathematics--three credits
• Two of the credits must consist of Algebra I and
  Geometry.
• Local GCISD decision regarding requiring Algebra
  II pending

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Foundation High School Program

• Languages other than English (LOTE)--two credits
• any two levels in the same language
• Computer Science I, II, or III are options
• Physical Education--one credit
• Professional Communications - .5 credit
• Health - .5 credit
• Fine Arts--one credit
• Technology one credit
• 6 Electives

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STEM Endorsement CTE Route

• A student may earn a STEM endorsement by
  completing the Foundation High School Program,
  including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and
  
• A coherent sequence of courses for four or more
  credits in CTE that consist of at least two
  courses in the same cluster, including at least
  one advanced CTE course. The final course in the
  sequence must be selected from of the following
  CTE career clusters in STEM
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Or

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STEM Endorsement Non CTE Route

• Three credits in mathematics by successfully
  completing Algebra II and two additional
  mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a
  prerequisite or
• Four credits in science by successfully
  completing Chemistry, Physics and two additional
  science courses.

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Business Industry Endorsement CTE Route

• A student may earn a business and industry
  endorsement by completing the Foundation High
  School Program and
• Algebra II and
• A coherent sequence of courses for four or more
  credits in CTE that consist of at least two
  courses in the same cluster, including at least
  one advanced CTE course, which includes any
  course that is the third or higher course in a
  sequence. The final course in the sequence must
  be selected from of the following CTE career
  clusters listed in the following
• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources or
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
  or
• Business Management and Administration or
• Finance or
• Hospitality and Tourism or
• Information Technology or
• Marketing or
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics or

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Business Industry EndorsementNon CTE Route

• A student may earn a Business and Industry
  endorsement by completing the Foundation High
  School Program and
• Algebra II and
• Four English elective credits by selecting
  courses to include three levels in one of the
  following areas
• Advanced Journalism Newspaper or
• Public Speaking or
• Debate or
• Advanced Journalism Yearbook

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Public Services Endorsement CTE Route

• A student may earn a Public Services Endorsement
  by completing the Foundation High School Program
  and
• Algebra II and
• A coherent sequence of courses for four or more
  credits in CTE that consist of at least two
  courses in the same cluster, including at least
  one advanced CTE course. The final course in the
  sequence must be selected from of the following
  CTE career clusters listed in the following
• Education and Training
• Health Science

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Arts Humanities Endorsement

• A student may earn an arts and humanities
  endorsement by completing the Foundation High
  School Program and
• Algebra II and
• Four social studies courses or
• Four levels of the same language in a language
  other than English or
• Two levels of the same language in a language
  other than English and two levels of a different
  language in a language other than English or
• Four levels of American Sign Language or
• A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting
  courses from one or two categories or disciplines
  in fine arts

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Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement

• A student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies
  Endorsement by completing the Foundation High
  School Program and
• Algebra II and
• Four advanced courses that prepare a student to
  enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary
  education without remediation from within one
  endorsement area or among endorsement areas that
  are not in a coherent sequence or
• Four credits in each of the four foundation
  subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry
  and/or Physics or
• Four credits in advanced placement or dual
  credit courses selected from English,
  Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics,
  LOTE or Fine Arts.

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Distinguished Level of Achievement

• A student may earn a distinguished level of
  achievement by successfully completing the
  curriculum requirements for the Foundation High
  School Program and the curriculum requirements
  for at least one endorsement, including four
  credits in science and four credits in
  mathematics to include Algebra II.

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Performance Acknowledgments

• A student may earn a performance acknowledgment
  on the student's diploma and transcript for
  outstanding performance in a dual credit course
  by successfully completing
• At least 12 hours of college academic courses,
  including those taken for dual credit as part of
  the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical
  credit courses, with a grade of the equivalent of
  3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 or
• An associate degree while in high school

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Performance Acknowledgements

• Other ways for students to earn a performance
  acknowledgement also include
• Completing two or more languages
• For outstanding performance in a dual credit
  course, in bilingualism and biliteracy, on a
  college AP test or on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan,
  the SAT, or the ACT or
• for earning a nationally or internationally
  recognized business or industry certification or
  license.  The performance acknowledgement earned
  will be noted on the student's diploma and
  transcript.

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• The following slides were created by Colleyville
  Heritage Counseling Department to address the
  transition from middle school to high school in
  regards to course selection.

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Class of 2018

• Colleyville Heritage High School

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Your CHHS Counselors

• Vickie Reid A-D
• Claudia McWhorter E-K
• Stephanie Cook L-P
• Erin Booher Q-V
• Lindsey Hopkins W-Z

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WELCOME!Course Selection Information

• Program of Studies is ONLINE!
• Course Selection Worksheet- brought by high
  school counselors on middle school visit day.
• Endorsement Plan by Subject

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Bookmark the CHHS counseling website for helpful
resourceshttp//www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/6203
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House Bill 5

• There are new graduation requirements for student
  entering high school during the 2014-2015 school
  year and beyond.
• A House Bill 5 Break out session will be in the
  library beginning at 745 815.

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INFORMATION ON TRY-OUTSRefer to the Athletics
and Fine Arts Options (available online)

• ATHLETICS
• CHEER
• DANCE TEAM
• THEATER PRODUCTION
• NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

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Athletics

• High School athletics are very competitive.
• Students who are not currently playing a sport
  either in middle school or on a competitive team
  should contact the appropriate coach prior to
  registering for that sport.
• Contact information is on the Athletics and Fine
  Arts Options information sheet online on the
  Counselors website.

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Credits

• Credits are recorded on the transcript at the end
  of each semester.
• Class rank is calculated in September, February
  and June.
• Credits are awarded on a semester by semester
  basis. If a student fails a required course for
  the semester they must retake the semester of
  that course, or regain the credit by making 70 or
  higher on a credit by exam.
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What is a transcript?
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Grade Point Average (GPA)

• A student makes a grade of 100
• Regular 5.0 grade points
• Pre-AP 6.0 grade points
• AP 6.25 grade points
• Not all students will graduate in the 10 of the
  class but, 85 CHHS graduates pursue
  post-secondary education. There is a college for
  you even if your not in the top 10!

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To be promoted

• Students need a total of 6 credits at the end of
  the freshman year.
• Basically , that means passing 6 classes first
  semester and 6 classes second semester.
• Remember that a student must be in attendance 90
  of school days in order to earn credit. Seat
  time may be needed to regain credit lost for
  attendance.

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STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic
Readiness

• The class of 2018 will need to be successful on
  the following assessments to meet graduation
  requirements.
• English I-II
• Algebra I
• Biology
• US History
• STAAR assessments are course specific as opposed
  to TAKS which assessed comprehensive grade level
  content.
• More information at TEAs website
  www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

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Pre-AP/AP Classes

• designed to prepare students for the entry into
  Advanced Placement (AP)
• meet the unique needs of qualified students.
• Basic content is the same as the regular course,
  but instruction allows for more in-depth and
  accelerated pacing.
• Preparation time (outside of school) is estimated
  to be 1- 1 ½ hours per class period.

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Available Classes

• AP CLASSES
• Computer Science
• Calculus AB
• Statistics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Microeconomics
• US History
• World History
• Human Geography
• Government
• Psychology
• European Studies
• History of Art
• Drawing General Portfolio
• English Comp English Lit
• French

• Pre-AP Classes
• Chemistry I
• Physics I
• Algebra I, II
• Geometry
• Pre-Calculus
• World Geography
• World History
• US History
• French III, IV
• Spanish III, IV
• English I, II, III
• History of Art

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Requirements for GT Programs

• ( If previously qualified, your student will
  STILL qualify)
• Minimum score of 125 on any one of the following
  aptitude measures
• Verbal
• Nonverbal
• Quantitative
• Minimum score of 95th percentile
• on any one of the following
• achievement measures
• Reading
• Social Studies
• Science
• Mathematics
• Must meet two of the three following criteria
• Minimum of 90 GPA in the previous semester
• Minimum of 18 on the Student Self-Assessment
• Minimum of 60 on 2 Teacher Checklists

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Extra Curricular Activities

• Major Time Commitment
• College Recognition
• Opportunity to build leadership skills.
• Socialization
• School Spirit!

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Off Campus Classes

• Some courses are offered at Grapevine High School
  and the GCISD Swim Center.
• A shuttle is provided by the district. Please be
  aware of signing up for GHS classes (designated
  by GHS on registration sheet).
• Gymnastics (Must provide own transportation)

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The Importance of a Well Rounded Education
Test Scores
Leadership and Extra-curricular activities
GPA
Community Service
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Community Scholar Ambassador Program

• Requirements
• State Endorsement Plan
• Three credits in the same language other than
  English
• 70 or higher in every course taken
• 100 Hours of Community Service
• Please see the website for contact info further
  information.

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Hints for Course Selection

• Choose classes that will challenge, but not
  overwhelm you.
• Gains in GPA and class rank come from a
  combination of challenging courses AND good
  grades.
• Map out a time management plan identifying
  preparation time for classes, time requirements
  for extracurricular activities and free time.

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Skyward Online Arena Scheduling

• A new scheduling process where students will
  create their own class schedule in Skyward based
  on courses they request in February.
• Online arena scheduling will allow parents to be
  more actively involved in their students
  schedule.
• Students will know their unofficial schedule for
  9th grade by the end of this school year.

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Online Arena Scheduling Steps

• Step 1 CHHS counselors meet with 8th grade
  students to go over course requests for next
  year.
• Feb 11 HMS
• Feb 12 CMS
• Feb 13 GMS
• Feb 15 Parent follow up QA 900 AM PDEC
• Feb 18 House Bill 5 Information CMS PTA
  meeting
• Students can enter and change course requests on
  Skyward until February 26th.

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Online Arena Scheduling Cont.

• Step 2 May 5-9 - 8th grade students log back
  into Skyward Student Access to build their 9th
  grade schedule.
• The scheduling window opens at 700 a.m. on May
  5 and closes at midnight on May 9. Students may
  build their schedule from home or can use a
  computer at school.

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Online Arena Scheduling Cont.

• May 9 - CHHS counselors will be on middle school
  campuses to assist students with scheduling
  needs.
• For additional information on Online Arena
  Scheduling please visit the GCISD or CHHS
  website.

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Parent University Schedule

• 700 - 730 - Pre-AP and AP information
• Location Auditorium
• 700 - 730 - Registration Discussion for Spanish
  speakers
• Location Library
• 745 - 815 - Dual Enrollment Location
  Auditorium
• 745 - 815 House Bill 5 Information Session
  (applies only to incoming Freshman)
• Location Library

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Welcome to CHHS

• PANTHERS RULE!