Junior Counseling

Class of 2016

Advantage Academy

AA Counseling Staff

Gaylene GreathouseDistrict Guidance Counselor

Gaylene.greathouse@advantageisd.org817-907-8085

Eureka DeversAAGP Principal

AA Graduation and College Entrance Requirements Social Science (including

Econ) English Math Science Language Other Than

English Visual/Performing Arts Physical Education Electives (speech & health

included) Local credits

Side by Side Comparison Chart

FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLAN

Distinguished Level of AchievementEligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Requires Algebra II

Endorsements – 26 credits

Foundation – 22 credits4 English3 Math

3 Science3 Social Studies

2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives

STEM

Business &

Industry

Public Service

Multi-disciplin

ary

English

Grade Foundation Grad Requirements

Recommended Grad Requirements

9 1 year English I 1 year English I

10 1 year English II 1 year English II

11 1 year English III 1 year English III

12 1 year English IV 1 year English IV

Math

Grade Foundation Grad Requirements

Recommended Grad Requirements

9 Algebra I Algebra I

10 Geometry Geometry

11 1 year Adv Math Algebra II

12 1 year Adv Math

Science

Grade Foundation Grad Requirement

Recommended Grad Requirements

9th Biology Biology

10th IPC or Chemistry Chemistry

11th Adv Science: Physics

Physics

12th Other Science

Social Science

Grade Foundation Grad Requirements

Recommended Grad Requirements

9/10th 1 year World Geography

1 year World Geography

10th 1 year World History

11th 1 year U.S. History 1 year U.S. History

12th 1 semester Gov’t 1 semester Gov’t

12th 1 semester Econ 1 semester Econ

Language other than EnglishAnd Visual/Performing Arts

Foundation Grad requirement

Recommended Grad Requirements

2 year of Spanish 2 year of same language

1 year of Fine Art 1 year of Fine Art

Physical Education

Grade Graduation Requirements

9th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundations of Personal Fitness

Electives

Grade

Foundation/Recommended Grad Requirements

9th-12th

Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Speech, Hebrews/NT and Health included)

Local Credits

Grade

Advantage Academy Grad Requirements

9th-12th

Health

Hebrews/NT

Additional Requirements for AAGP & State

Community Service Hours

Pass STAAR Test (EOC)

English I (9th grade) English II (10th grade) Algebra I (9th grade) Biology (9th grade) US History (11th grade)

Dual Credit Classes

What is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School credit

Additional Requirements for State College AdmissionRanking Requirement

Selective: Top 10% (Automatic Admission) Less Selective: Top 25%

Examination Requirement ACT (plus ACT Writing Test) SAT Reasoning SAT subject tests (for some colleges)

Are you an athlete who hopes to play sports in college?

What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level

NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes

Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

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WAIT!! What if I fail something along the way??

Take a summer school class! Credit Recovery classes (assigned by

your counselor)

What are smart options for summer?

AA Summer School Volunteer Hours Youth Exchange /

Travel Programs

QUESTIONS

Personal Graduation Plan

Course Request Form

Scheduling for Year 15/16

Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway.

Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices.

Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.