Every 9th Grader will have an individual session with their counselor to discuss and create their Four Year Plan

Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in this session

Other important information will be shared: Graduation Plans Attendance

Academy/Endorsement College Searching

Extra Curricular Activities Career Searching Credit Information GPA /Class Rank

The following slides will help you to navigate and plan for the next four years here at RRHS.

We will discuss this information more in your Four Year Plan Meeting

Bring your questions to the meeting!

Make a file of important high school documentsReport cardsTest results (PSAT, ACT, SAT…)

4 year plans and schedulesLetters of recommendationRecords of service hours

Attendance Policy6 absences per class = no credit

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) for Driving Permits/LicenseRequest from Mrs. Bunnell in the 140

Office24 hour turn around time once requestedStudent must sign when it is picked

up

Each year-long class earns 1 credit

Each semester course earns .5 credit

Credits are a numerical representation of the classes you have mastered while in high school.

To receive credit in a class, you must pass with at least a 70 & meet attendance requirements

A total Grade Point Average is calculated using an un-weighted 4.0 scale.90 -100 = A = 4.080 - 89 = B = 3.075 - 79 = C = 2.070 - 74 = D = 1.0<70 = F = 0.0

The GPA is a cumulative average of ALL semester grades earned in high school, beginning with the freshman year. It is reported to colleges when you apply.

TIP: The harder you work, and the higher your grades are in the beginning, the better off you will be. Your freshman year may be the most important in your high school career!

GPA’s are only calculated at the end of the school year.

Standard level courses are calculated based on a 5.0 scale.

Pre-AP, AP, & TAG courses are calculated based on a 6.0 scale.

5.0 ScaleRegular courses in English,

Math, Science, Social Studies, and Languages other than English:

100 5.0

99 4.9

98 4.8

97 4.7

96 4.6

95 4.5

94 4.4

6.0 ScaleHonors Pre-AP, AP, & TAG

courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & Languages other than English:

100 6.0

99 5.9

98 5.8

97 5.7

96 5.6

95 5.5

94 5.4

Class Rank indicates a student’s academic standing relative to his/her peers.

An exact rank is reported for each student. It is determined by the 5.0 GPA. It is determined by semester grades earned in

core courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and in Languages Other Than English.

Pre-AP, AP, and TAG courses receive an extra point.

Colleges also want to know a student’s class rank.

See the course catalog online (link below) for a complete list of courses included in the class ranking.https://drive.google.com/folderview?

id=0ByDbfMafTyNdckJzbW12RHBKMkk&usp=sharing

Local Credit is awarded by our school district, but not by the state.

Some examples of Local Credit are:Algebra Lab Student AideCheerleading (Spring Semester)Athletic Study Hall

Career and Technical Education courses allow students to gain preliminary information regarding careers.  Some also provide opportunities for articulated college credits and business and industry certifications.

Articulated College Credits-Courses taken in high school that based on the agreement with the participating college, once a student enrolls and begins classes at that college the student could receive college credit for the course taken in high school.

Possible Certifications are available in: Photoshop Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel QuickBooks

The Academy of Business and Industry 3D Animation & Game Design Automotive Technology Business Management &

Administration Culinary Arts Digital and Interactive

Multimedia Finance Graphic Design & Illustration Journalism: Newspaper Journalism: Yearbook Marketing

The Academy of Health Science Biomedical Sciences Health Science: Theory &

Practice

The Academy of Public Services Education & Training Marine Junior ROTC Law Enforcement

The Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Computer Science Engineering

The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Band Choir Dance Music Orchestra Theatre Visual Art

It’s not too early to start planning ahead for college

Regularly review your 4 year plan and academy choice – become familiar with the class requirements for your academy

Think about career & college options and research them

Consider ACC classes You may begin taking classes at ACC the

summer after your Sophomore year. Dual Credit classes…See complete list of courses

available in the course catalog (link below) https://docs.google.com/a/roundrockisd.org/file/d/

0ByDbfMafTyNdRVVBQjZqaVhnMFU/edit

Did you know that colleges want “well-rounded” applicants? What you are involved in may be as important as your grades. Extra-curricular activities Sports Volunteer – Dragon Force = 80 volunteer hours (not

required for graduation , but students are recognized) Part time job Internship Clubs and organizations (RRHS link below)

http://rrhs.roundrockisd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9304/File/Staff%20Documents/RRHS/parents/Clubs,%20Teams%20&%20Organizations.pdf

Leadership opportunities Religious affiliations, youth groups

A career is more than just a job.  What do you want to be when you

grow up? What are your interests?Which subjects do you like best?Where do you want to live?What schools have caught your

attention?What are your dreams/goals?

I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. Talk to people. Find out what they do. Ask

them what their favorite part of the job is and what the worst part is.

Take online interest surveys and personality tests. Examples: Career Cruising, ASVAB

Research online. There are more career choices than you can imagine.

Career Cruising: http://public.careercruising.com/us/en

Username: rrhs Password: roundrock

Take your blank Four Year Plan home to begin talking about it with your parents.

Helpful information is on the 9th Grade counselors’ websites (on RRHS website, under Staff, Counselors, find your counselor’s name) including Graduation Plan, Academy/ Endorsement, etc.

Have your parents go to the link for your counselor below to sign up for a date and time for your Four Year Plan Meeting:Ms. Short (A-C) https://rachelshort.youcanbook.me Mrs. Brooks (D-Ma)

https://melissabrooks.youcanbook.me  Mrs. Barnes (Mc-Z)

https://malisabarnes.youcanbook.me