Post on 14-Dec-2015
WelcomeWelcome
Northwest High SchoolNorthwest High School
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
r
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