WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL

9th & 10 GradeInformational Meeting

2015-2016

COUNSELORS• Mrs. Rodriguez (A-CHA)

• Ms. Martini (CHB-GAR)

• Mr. Sampson (GAT – KR)

• Mr. Cardenas (KU – OR)

• Ms. Garcia ( OT –RH) + AVID

• Mrs. Patterson–Lopez (RI-SN) + ELL

• Mrs. Dimaline – (SO – Z)

• Mrs. Fox - STAN

Promotion Policy

10th Grade

•Students must have 6.0 total credits to be promoted to 10 th grade.

11th Grade

•Students must have 12.0 total credits to be promoted to 11 th grade.

How Many Pre-AP Classes To Take?

• Individual decision

• Consider extra-curricular commitments

• Impacts class rank

• Seek balance while challenging yourself

Benefits of Taking Pre-AP Courses

• Great preparation for AP/DC classes

• Rigorous courses in high school better prepares

students for college courses

• Grades are weighted 1.15 (1.29 for AP!)

• Colleges look for rigorous coursework

RANK IN CLASS

• Required graduation courses, up to a maximum of 26 credits, taken in grades 9 to 12 through the end of the 7th semester will be used to calculate class rank.

• Elective courses that produce the highest weighted grade will be used to calculate rank.

• Class rank will be based upon a weighted grade average

Weighted Grade Averages

• WGPA are determined by multiplying each semester grade of a ranked course by a rank factor and computing an average.

Course Level

• AP, GT/AP, and Dual Credit AP – 1.29

• Pre AP, Honors, Dual Credit non-AP – 1.15

• Regular -1.0

• The WGA determines rank in class.

HONOR GRADUATES

•Students achieving high standards of academic excellence shall be recognized at the graduation ceremony as honor graduates based on the following criteria:

•Completion of the Foundations High School Program with an Endorsement and/or the Distinguished Level of Achievement

•Everything completed through the end of the 1st semester of your senior year.

•Overall Weighted grade average of a 90 or above

HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS

•Summa Cum Laude – 100+

•Magna Cum Laude – 95 -99

•Cum Laude – 90 -94

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

• Take AP classes and AP tests at the end of the year to earn college credit

• Take dual credit classes (watch for details beginning December 2015 and need to apply by early spring for next school year)

Dual Credit Courses Offered

• US History-AP, College Algebra, English 4 AP, Advanced Theatre

• Need the following: Dual Credit packet, forms, TSI testing

What is Kuder?

• Kuder is a comprehensive internet-based educational and career planning solution for students:

• Assess interest, skills, and work values

• Create educational plans

• Search and compare colleges

• Search and compare careers

• Explore occupational information

• Develop resumes

Kuder• Registration

• Go to http://www.txkuder.com

• Select “New User” from Login Area

• Select “Student”, choose grade level

• Click “Continue” to create your account

• Create “User Name” and “Password”

• Use chargers as Password

• Enter N code: N3825299EYA

• Check “I have read and agree to terms and conditions of use”

• Click “Register” to complete process

• Choose “Take an Assessment”

Student Clubs and OrganizationsGet Involved !

• Honor Societies

• Spirit Groups

• World Languages

• Community Service

• Fine Arts

• Student Government

• There are many groups/organizations to choose from

SAT Prep

• Trinity 999-7601

• Princeton Review

• Kaplan

• The Tutoring Group 250-1195

• Jewish Community Center 287-1898

• NEISD Community Education

• Huntington Learning Center

Café College

• College Admission Assistance

• Financial Aid Guidance

• Career Exploration

• College Applications

• Workshops and One-on-One Advising

• SAT & ACT Prep

• Free Wi-Fi

• www.cafecollege.org

• Phone 210-207-4528

• info@saedpartnership.org

Go Center

• SAEP representative is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

• Assists in college planning

• College Reps visit

• College Research

• Scholarship Research

• Go to our website: www.neisd.net/churchill

• Click on “Academics”

• Click on “Guidance”

• Click on “High School Resume Template”

Building a High School Resume

Resume Tips

• Make it easy to read

• Use a chronological format

• List school related and non school related activities and leadership positions

• Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores

• Brag about yourself!

Social Studies:1- World History OR World Geography2 - US History EOC3 - Government (1 sem) 4 - Economics (1 sem)

If a student takes a “traditional” route like...9th World Geography10th World History 11th US History12th Government / Economics

Students will develop a foundation for the US History EOC.They will get an additional endorsement for Humanities.

4 Required courses

Important things to know. . .

• When can you drop a Pre-AP class?

• Course catalog posted online & found on NEISD website

Let’s Review!

NEISD Students:

Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of

Achievement

(to be eligible for the top 10%)

Graduation Requirements

Distinguished Level of Achievement

• 26 credits

• Curriculum requirements for Foundation +

1 Endorsement

• plus Algebra II

• plus an additional science course

Endorsements

● Multidisciplinary

● STEM

● Arts/Humanities

● Public Service

● Business/Industry

(can be found on front of course card)

Selecting Endorsements

● NEISD has videos prepared on their website.

http://www.neisd.net/staar/videos2/video.html

● Students select endorsement on course card

● Students can change endorsements based upon

interest.

End of Course Exams:

• 9th Grade: English I, Biology, Algebra 1

• 10th Grade: English II

• 11th Grade: US History

Course Card

• Fill in all demographic information

• Select 1 endorsement and 1 program of study

• Write course number in left column

• Write name of course in blank

• Fill in alternates!

• Student & Parent sign course card

Course Card Sequence 9th-10th

Biology PreAp

3233

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

1. Review Churchill Endorsement course list2. Complete 4 year plan3. Select ONE Endorsement4. Select ONE program of study within your

Endorsement5. Attend Churchill Course Fair on January 28 at

6:006. PRINT your list of courses on course card7. Print alternate courses8. Sign and return your course card in February

Checklist

•Look at various college requirements

•Plan for using summer wisely

•Research majors/ careers

•Keep up grades

•Continue list of activities, honors, etc.

Student Handbooks

• 9th Grade Handbook

• 10th Grade Handbook

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QUESTIONS?

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