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Freshmen Parent NightSeptember 24, 2015Class of 2019
Counseling Centers #1 GoalSuccessful Graduation !!
Counseling Center TeamIt takes a village!7 Counselors2 Registrars2 SecretariesSocial WorkerCareer SpecialistAttendance Officer
Counselor 9th Grade StudentsKandyce Gaileykgailey@ccisd.net
Counselor A D10th -12th GradesEbony Barnettebarnett@ccisd.net
Counselor E K10th 12th GradesMichelle Wilsonmwilson@ccisd.net
Counselor L-Re10th 12th GradesSherre Weatherfordsweatherford@ccisd.net
Counselor RF Z10th 12th GradesLaura Stepplstepp@ccisd.net
Support CounselorDiane Briggsdbriggs@ccisd.net
Available to all studentsSupport groupsReferral by Parents, Teachers, Students, & Self-Referral
Career Specialist
Shannon Herdsherd@ccisd.net
Naviance LessonsCareer Exploration Setting GoalsScholarships
Communities in SchoolsSocial Worker
Barbara Striblingbstribli@ccisd.net
Homeless PopulationAt Risk StudentsFood & Clothing Drives
Counseling Center FunctionsAcademic AdvisingCareer ExplorationCollege AdmissionsPersonal, Social, & Emotional Counseling
Ellen Akers, Dean of Instructioneakers@ccisd.net
STAAR Testing Requirementsfor GraduationStudents must make satisfactory scores on 5 STAAR Exams in order to Graduate plus the course requirements.
Algebra 1BiologyEnglish 1English 2US History
TutorialsAfter School - ClassroomsTuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 - 3:15 pm
Get in Gear Library Tuesdays & Thursdays3:15 - 4:30 pmBus at 4:30 pm
Online TutorialsKhan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Sophia http://www.sophia.org/
Stay Connected. CCHS Website http://www.ccisd.net/schools/high-schools/clear-creek-high-school
Keep Connected..CCISD Website www.ccisd.net Bus RoutesDistrict CalendarsTesting Dates
Monitor Progress.. Skyward: Parent Access to Students Schedule, Daily Grades, Teachers Contact Information, Attendance, Announcements, Calendar of Events
**Students must be in attendance at least 90% of school days to receive credit.
Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/clearcreekhs Student AccountUpdate profile, including email address.Research colleges & universities, sign up for visits with college reps in the CCHS College CenterPrepare for ACT/ SAT test with free Method Test Prep.Investigate career interests and options using the Personality Inventory and Career Interest Profiler.Update 4 Year Plan
Join the PTSA!Be a Part of the CCHS CommunityJoin online at www.joinpta.org $10.50 per yearOpportunity to VolunteerKeep informed with The Clear Creek Chronicle
Tonights ProgramGraduation Plans for Class of 2019Alternate Credit OpportunitiesGPA, Class Rank, and Honor GraduatesAdvanced Course Levels PSATTimelineNaviancePlanning for the Future
Educational Planning Guide http://ccisd.net/docs/default-source/student-personnel-serivces-documents/2015-2016-high-school-education-planning-guide-.pdf?sfvrsn=0 EPG
New Graduation PlansHouse Bill 5 mandated changes to the graduation requirements beginning with incoming 9th graders in 2014-2015.Foundation High School Program (FHSP)22 creditsFHSP with Endorsements26 creditsDistinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)26 credits
www.ccisd.net Graduation Requirements
Online Video & Powerpointwww.ccisd.net (Search House Bill 5)
Foundation Plan with EndorsementsContentFHSP w/Endorsements
ELA (4)English 1 English 2English 34th English Credit (Multiple Options) 4.0Math (4)Algebra 1Geometry3rd Math4th Math 4.0Science (4)BiologyIPC/Chemistry/Physics3rd Science4th Science 4.0Social Studies (3)World Geography or World HistoryUS HistoryGovernmentEconomics 3.0
Foundation Plan with EndorsementsContentFHSP LOTE (2)LOTE 1LOTE 2 2.0Fine Arts (1)Fine Arts 1.0PE (1)PE 1.0Speech (0)Speech 0Electives/Endorsements (7)Endorsement Electives (per Endorsement) 2.0-4.0 Electives 3.0-5.0Total Credits 26
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)FHSP with Endorsement, Including Algebra II
Eligible for Automatic Admission to Texas Public University or College if DLA and top 10%(except UT Austin they have an exception to the top 10% rule)
Performance Acknowledgements Indicated on TranscriptOutstanding Performance in:Dual Credit (12 hours with B or higher)Advanced Placement Exams (Score of 3 or higherPSAT- National Merit RecognitionsBilingualism and LiteracyBusiness or Industry Certificate/License
College Admissions Requirements
Five EndorsementsSTEMBusiness & IndustryArts & HumanitiesPublic ServicesMultidisciplinary Studies
Sample 4-Year Plan
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Business and Industry(6 career clusters)Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesFinance, Business, Marketing, & ManagementAudio/Video, Communication, & Information TechnologyHospitality & TourismTransportation & LogisticsArchitecture & Construction
Arts and HumanitiesSocial Studies, LOTE, and Fine Arts
Public Services(3 clusters)Education & Training /Human ServicesHealth ScienceJROTC
Multidisciplinary StudiesAdvanced and Honors courses in the Foundation or Endorsement areas
AA = Advanced AcademicAP = Advanced PlacementIB = International BaccalaureateDC = Dual CreditGT = Gifted & Talented
Multidisciplinary Endorsement
CCISD Alternate Credit OpportunitiesClear StarsThree sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer)Located at Clear View High School in WebsterAdditional information and courses at www.ccisd.net For new credit & recoveryClear AccessThree sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer)Online courses with a scheduled final examFor new credit onlyAdditional information and courses at www.ccisd.net
GPA and Rank: Weighted 5.0 ScaleGrade Point Average Chart can be found in CCISDs Educational Planning Guide (p. 99).Level 1 courses include Advanced Academic, Pre-AP, and AP.The 6 semester GPA, at the end of the Junior year is used for fall college admissions applications.
Honor GraduatesCumulative GPA after 7 SemestersValedictorian Highest GPASalutatorian2nd Highest GPA(Both must attend the same HS entire Senior year and be enrolled in the district the last 2 years.)
Summa Cum Laude5.0 6.0Magna Cum Laude4.75 4.99Cum Laude4.50 4.74
CCISD Superintendents ScholarsCriteria (Fall 2015 grades for 9th Graders):Earn a 95 or higher in all regular coursesEarn an 85 or higher in all honors coursesHave no discipline recordScholars are honored each year with a certificate and award at a ceremony in the Spring semester.
House Bill 588 Top 10% RuleRank in the Top 10% of graduating class.Enroll in college no more that 2 years after graduating from high school.Complete application process to a Texas public university before the application deadline.UT Austin has been granted an exception to raise the admission standard. (The standard for UT Austin is adjusted each year.)
The exception is..The University of TexasFall of 2015 Top 7%Fall of 2016 Top 8%Fall of 2017 Top 7%
Additional information will be published later by UT Austin.
Advanced Course LevelsPre-AP / Gifted and Talented
Advanced Academic
Advanced Placement
(Choose the appropriate degree of difficulty for your student.)
These are Level 1 Courses with Additional Grade Points Possible
Pre-AP and Advanced PlacementAuthorized by College BoardAP Audit for teachersAP Potential ReportAP Exams each year in MayPotential to earn college credit through successful performance on AP ExamsState Law Regarding College Credit at Public Schools in Texas
Pre-AP and Advanced PlacementBenefits of Pre-Ap & APMore challenging coursesStretch academically and intellectuallyEarn extra grade pointsRequests to Level Down will only be considered:At the end of the first 3 Weeks and 9 WeeksIf there is space in the requested classIf the grade in the class is less than 75, the student has completed all assigned work, and made an effort to be successful in the class
Pre-AP and Advanced PlacementFactors to ConsiderNumber of Pre-AP or AP courses being takenBalancing coursework with extracurricular activitiesHigher level of rigor in Advanced CoursesIncreased amount of homework/readingRequires independent study habits & the ability to prioritize tasks
**Students are permitted to enroll in any course for which they have the prerequisite skills
The Preliminary SAT (PSAT)National Exam Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
The PSAT assesses a students current high school performance and academic strengths compared with other students both locally and nationally.CCISD pays for all 10th graders to take this exam9th Graders may take the PSAT by registering for it.Cost is $15Registration ends 10/5/15
PSATReasoning Test covering critical reading, math, and writing skillsPractice for the 11th grade PSAT that identifies National Merit ScholarsPractice for the SAT & Provides AP PotentialReview your students results at My College QuickStart
You will receive a code with the PSAT results that can be used to log in to My College QuickStart . This can provide good information for preparing for the SAT.52
PSAT Practice & Study Helphttps://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Freshmen ChecklistMaintain high grades and develop good study habitsHave good attendanceResearch colleges and careers on NavianceParticipate in a variety of extracurricular activitiesPlan to attend the College & Career Fair on November 18th at the Educational VillageBegin building a resume on Naviance
Student Support CounselingDiane Briggs, CCHS Support CounselorBarbara Stribling, CIS Social Worker
Individual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis CounselingCommunity Networks & Resources
Counseling Referral ProcessStudent self-referralParent referralTeacher referralAdministrative referral
Username = Student ID#
Password = Student Cafeteria Pin #
Log In Page
Home Page
Helpful Links
Dates and Events
Method Test Prep
College Tab
-College Visits-College Research-College Match-Scholarships
Career Tab
Interest ProfilerExplore Career Clusters- Career Videos
About Me Tab:
-Goal Setting-Game Plan-Resume-Profile-Test Scores
My Planner Tab:
-Tasks Assignments-To-do List-Goal Setting
Final ThoughtsThe Counseling Team is here to serve the students and parents of Clear Creek High School.
We look forward to a successful year!
Go Wildcats!!!!
Thanks for coming tonight!