COLLEGE PARK COURSE

REGISTRATIONRISING JUNIORS CLASS OF 2022

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT

• English – 1, 2, 3, and 4

• Math – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and one additional math

• Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one additional science

• Social Studies – W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government (1/2)

and Economics (1/2)

• Foreign Language – two credits

• Health – half credit

• Fine Arts – one credit

• PE – one credit

• Electives – 5.5 credits

A N E N D O R S E M E N T I S A N A R E A O F I N T E R E S T

T H E R E A R E F I V E E N D O R S E M E N T A R E A S

WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT?

ARTS & HUMANITIES

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICE

STEM

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

ENDORSEMENT FAQ

• Do I need to have a certain endorsement or number of endorsements to go to

college?

– No, colleges want students to meet the graduation requirements and the requirements

state the student only needs one endorsement.

• What if I take classes in one endorsement area, but decide to take classes in

another endorsement area?

– Students who take classes from multiple endorsement areas will receive the

Multidisciplinary endorsement.

• What is the purpose of having an endorsement?

– Obtaining an endorsement is part of the HB5 graduation requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Endorsement should have been previously declared

• Multiple Endorsements

• Changing Endorsements

DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

To receive a Distinguished Level of Achievement, a student must:

- Complete 4 credits in math, including Algebra 2

- Complete 4 credits in science, and

- Complete at least one endorsement area

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for

outstanding performance:

-by successfully completing at least 12 hours of Dual Credit with a

grade of a 3.0 or higher on a scale of a 4.0

- in Bilingualism or Biliteracy

- by earning a score of 3 or better on an AP exam

- on the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT

- for earning a nationally or internationally recognized

business or industry certification or license

ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION

• All course selection is completed through the 4-year plan in SAC

• Courses in Year 3 will be the courses you are registered for

• Your four year plan has been reopened for revising until February 9th. You and your parents will be able to edit

• Registration will close on February 9th

HOW TO GET TO YOUR 4 YEAR PLAN

HOW TO GET TO YOUR 4 YEAR PLAN

WHAT LEVEL OF CLASS SHOULD I CHOOSE?

THINGS TO CONSIDER…• What are your choices? (Level, Honors, DC, or AP)

• What is your teacher’s advisement?

• What are your past grades?

• How much time will be required?

• How much time are you willing to devote?

• How much time will you be spending on other things? (school activities,

church, community, jobs)

• Why are you choosing this level?

• How many other advanced level courses are you taking?

- Honors is more rigorous than a level course.

- Dual Credit is when a student earns both high school credit and

college credit at the same time.

- AP is considered college level work. The student takes an AP exam in

May and can earn college credit if they score high enough. The college

the student attends issues the credit.

HONORS, DUAL CREDIT, AND AP, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Dual Credit vs. Advanced Placement

Dual credit:

Students must meet testing requirements before enrolling in class

Assuming course is passed, credit is automatic at Texas public

universities.

Grade earned is a part of your college transcript.

Advanced Placement:

More widely accepted

Possibility of earning multiple course credits if you pass the AP

exam with a score of a 3, 4, or 5.

ADVANCED COURSEAGREEMENT FORM

Any student who plans to take

any advanced course will need

an Advanced Course

Agreement form.

When registration closes, the

Advanced Course Agreement

(ACA) will be emailed to your

parents through their PAC

account. Advanced courses

will be dropped if the

parent does not sign the

ACA by the deadline.

TEACHER ADVISEMENT

• Teachers will be advising students for the appropriate next class

and level.

• Teachers will use what they know about you (the student), your

abilities in class, and what they know about the curriculum

requirements of the next course.

• Teachers are currently working on these advisements and will be

finalized by January 23rd. If you don’t see a teacher advisement

prior to the 23rd make sure you go back to look at that advisement.

• These suggestions are to help you make an informed decision.

WHAT IF I CHOOSE A DIFFERENT LEVEL

THAN I AM ADVISED?• The course the student selects will be in the course request.

• If a course selected is a level higher than what was advised, the student will be required to watch an Advanced Course video through Canvas.

• Parents will also be required to sign an Advanced Course Agreement through the PAC account sometime in March.

• If these things are not completed, students will be removed from the advanced course.

ALTERNATES• Must list 3 alternates.

• List them in order of priority

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT LIST ALTERNATES?

• If no alternates are listed, the counselor will fix the schedule with

classes that are available.

• If the student does not like the course the counselor selected, there

will be no schedule change.

Include ½ credit and full credit

alternates in the 4-year plan

WHAT IF I WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE?

• Click on “x”.

DUAL CREDIT – WHAT IS IT?

College CoursesStudents who are juniors in high school and have demonstrated college readiness may take courses from Lone Star-Montgomery.

Dual Credit•Earns high school and college credit•Only certain courses will count•Count in GPA

College Credit•Earns college credit only•Any course approved by Lone Star•Does not count in GPA

DUAL CREDIT – 2 TYPES#1-EMBEDDED

COLLEGE COURSE TAUGHT ON OUR CAMPUS 2020 -21

Dual Credit – 2 Types#2 at Lone Star

Courses taken at Lone Star-Montgomery

- Limited courses in several areas-check

Program of Studies

- Taught at Lone Star-Montgomery by

Lone Star staff

- Earns 4 grade points

- Students can have release time

College Courses

All students taking a dual credit course mustdemonstrate college readiness (TSI compliance) or

take the TSI test and demonstrate readiness. (See information on handout)

It is possible to be exempted from the TSI test based on your scores on the PSAT, SAT or ACT tests. If you think you might qualify, check with

your counselor.

If student does not take the TSI or does not pass, the student will be removed from dual credit.

**Pre-Calculus Dual Credit has additional requirements

Dual Credit US History in Summer

School

Considering taking Dual Credit US History in Summer School?

Include the DC US History on your four year plan!

If you do not list it in your four year plan, you will not receive information

about taking a dual credit course from your counselor.

List under alternates the replacement class for US History next year.

Information will be emailed at a later date.

Limited number of seats available per school.

HOW DOES THE LEVEL OF A CLASS IMPACT GPA?

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

Pre AP Eng 1 73 2 72 2 Pre AP Eng 2 85 4 84 4 AP Eng 3 76 4 79 4

Alg 1 82 3 84 3 Level Elective 97 4 100 4 Alg 2 Pre AP 71 2 70 2

Pre AP Bio 73 2 78 3 Geometry 80 3 82 3 Honors Physics 84 4 77 3 3.09

Pre AP W Geo 73 2 83 4 Pre AP Chem 75 3 71 2 AP US History 85 5 74 3 460/676 68%

Athletics 100 4 100 4 AP World History 71 3 78 4 Athletics 100 4 100 4

FL 1 73 1 80 3 Athletics 100 4 100 4 Pre AP FL3 77 3 73 2

Fine Art 86 3 81 3 FL 2 79 2 73 1 Pre AP Elective 75 3 77 3

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

English 1 90 4 90 4 Pre AP Eng 2 85 4 84 4 Honors Eng 3 90 5 90 5

Alg 1 82 3 84 3 Level Elective 97 4 100 4 Alg 2 80 3 80 3

Biology 90 4 90 4 Geometry 80 3 82 3 Physics 94 4 87 3 3.78

Geography 90 4 90 4 Chemistry 85 3 81 3 AP US History 85 5 80 5 276/676 40%

Athletics 100 4 100 4 Honors World History81 4 88 4 Athletics 100 4 100 4

FL 1 83 3 80 3 Athletics 100 4 100 4 Pre AP FL3 80 4 80 4

Fine Art 100 4 100 4 FL 2 85 3 85 3 Pre AP Elective 80 4 80 4

Student 1

Student 2

CAN I GET IN TO COLLEGE?

C H O O S I N G E L E C T I V E S

Choosing Electives

• What electives interest you the most?

• What is your area of endorsement?

• Does the class have a prerequisite?

• What is the demand on your time?

• Will you need an audition?

PLACEMENT EXAMS

• Language Placement Exam

– Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

– May 18th – Sign up with your counselor

• Music Theory

– If you have a music background, you can taken the Music Theory placement exam. Contact

Mr. Coraza.

• Computer Science Placement Exam ???????

– Knowledge of computer science

– Students who sign up for Computer Science PAP will be emailed information

GPA EXEMPTION POLICY

• Available to juniors and seniors only.

• Two courses total, one in junior and one in senior OR two in senior year.

• Can exempt 3rd and/or 4th year of qualified courses

• Must have made at least a B in previous two courses.

• Must declare prior to class beginning.

• Once declare exemption cannot be changed.

• Benefit only to those with higher than 4.0 GPA.

An email will be sent in August explaining the

procedure to request an exemption.

ZZ COURSES

Some courses are scheduled using a placeholder:

▪ Band

▪ Choir

▪ Orchestra

▪ Trainer

When adding a placeholder number (ZZ), add it only to the fall

semester even though it is a year long class.

SPANISH 2 VS. SPANISH 2G

Spanish 2G is an accelerated Spanish class but is awarded the same grade points as Spanish 2 Level.

The “G” stands for “going on.” It is recommended for students who plan to take Spanish 3 or Spanish

3 Honors the following year.

Spanish 2 G:

*Faster pace

*More vocabulary and grammar objectives are covered

*Tests and quizzes are more rigorous and challenging

REGISTRATION-Please pay close attention to the course number when you register for Spanish 2.

Spanish 2G-Sign up for course 301G

Spanish 2 Level-Sign up for course 301

FINE ARTS CREDIT

– Art Appreciation – Develop basic skills and techniques, as well as

understanding and appreciation of historical and contemporary art and artists.

• New Course

• Will have studio portfolio activities

– Art 1-This course is designed for students who plan to advance to higher level

Art courses in a coherent sequence.

• More rigorous Art course, preparing students to take Art II and beyond

OFF CAMPUS PE

• Student must select Off Campus PE in the 4 year plan

• An email will be sent with directions for filling out the online application.

• The online application must be completed in order for the student to be

in off campus PE

• Online Registration is March 16-May 1

PHOTOJOURNALISM

• There is a time commitment outside of the regular school day.

• Students must provide their own camera

• Camera must be 35mm DSLRs with detachable lenses.

PREREQUISITES

Principles of Ag, Food, & Natural

Resources

Small Animal Management or Equine Science

Livestock Production

Vet Medical Application or Practicum in Agriculture

Principles of Arts, A/V Tech &

CommunicationsGraphic Design I Graphic Design II

Principles of Business,

Marketing, and Finance

Business Information Management

Business Information Management

2

Business Management

Practicum in Business Mgmt. Or

Career Prep I

Practicum in

Graphic Design

& Illustration

PREREQUISITES

Principles of Education and

Training

Human Growth &

Development

Instructional Practices

Medical Terminology

Principles of Health Science

Health Science Theory

Introduction to Culinary

ArtsCulinary Arts I

Advanced Culinary Arts

Practicum in Culinary Arts

or Career Prep I or

Practicum in Hospitality

Principles of Business,

Marketing, and Finance

Money Matters or Business Mgmt. I

Accounting IAccounting

1I

Career Prep I or

Practicum in Business Mgmt.

Practicum in

Education &

Training

Practicum in

Health Science or

Pathophysiology

TWO YEAR PROGRAMS

• Cosmetology

– Junior and Senior year

– Limited number of seats

– Transportation provided or students may drive

– Located at Oak Ridge High School

– Must take summer school between Junior and Senior year

• Auto Tech or Collision Repair

– Junior and Senior year

– Limited number of seats

– Transportation provided or students may drive

– Located at Conroe High School

Classes will continue beyond the regular school day.

Talk to your

counselor if you

are interested.

AP Capstone Program

What is the AP Capstone Program?

AP Capstone is an innovative program that develops the critical skills needed to succeed in

college, while complementing the in-depth subject matter of advanced placement

coursework.

AP SEMINAR – 1ST COURSE

• Students learn how to:

– Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives

– Analyze information, write evidence-based arguments and

effectively communicate them

– Work independently and with a team to research a topic,

develop a written report and deliver the presentation

Students must be self-starters, work well with a

team, enjoy research and writing

AP RESEARCH – 2ND COURSE

• Students learn how to:

– Design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research-based

investigation

– Apply research methods and practices to address a real-world

topic selected by the student

– Write a college-level research paper

– Present and orally defend research findings and methodology

AP Capstone Program Commitment

• Choosing AP Seminar is a 2 year commitment. AP Seminar

students will be automatically enrolled in AP Research the

following year.

• Once course is selected –The student and a parent must attend

the AP Capstone Presentation in April (Date TBD)

• All students who request AP Seminar must complete an

application and a limited number of students will be selected

• No student will be allowed to drop the class once enrolled.

Benefits of the AP Capstone Program

• Students acquire rigorous college-level analysis, writing,

and research skills.

• Student choose their own research topic and study issues

and topics of interest to them.

WHY CAN’T I CHOOSE A COURSE?

• Prerequisites

• Inappropriate grade

• Elsewhere in plan

After registration closes on February 9th, you will need to email the counselor to

change any courses.

COURSE SELECTION CHECKLIST

• Select a total of 7 periods

• Communicate with your parents.

(Both you and your parents can change your course selections. )

• Consult with current teachers regarding advisement for next year.

• Electronically sign the Advanced Course Agreement form. (if needed)

• Review course requirements and descriptions in the Program of Studies

• List 3 alternates in case space availability is limited or a class does not make. (List

both ½ credit and full credit alternates.)

CONROE ISD PROGRAM OF STUDIES

• Explanation of grade points and rank

• Typical course sequence

• Course descriptions of all courses.

Semester or full year class.

Credit attempted

Prerequisites

Fees

Available on line

College Park Counselors’ Webpage

ELECTIVE INFORMATION

Departments will host a departmental fair on

Thursday, February 6th, 5:30-7:00,

at Everything Under the Sun.

Information regarding all classes will be available.

Counselor Help

Session 5:30 to

7:00 in the LGI

Dual Credit

Information

6:00 to 6:30 in

the Auditorium

Advanced Course

Agreement Info

6:30 to 7:00 in

the Auditorium

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY

• Course selection determines the master schedule.

• Students will not be allowed to change level of a class except as noted on

the Advanced Course Agreement.

ADVANCED COURSE AGREEMENT

A struggling student and his/her parent/legal

guardian should schedule a conference with the

teacher and counselor in order to create

strategies to be implemented over a period of

time.

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY

A schedule change will only be considered based on the following criteria: (no

elective changes)

▪ The student is a senior not scheduled in a course needed for graduation.

▪ The student has already earned credit for a course currently scheduled.

▪ The student does not meet the prerequisite requirements for a course.

▪ The student was dismissed from a program where approval must be granted.

COURSE VERIFICATIONS

You and your parents will have an opportunity

to verify your course selections.

Course verification will appear as a tab on the

PAC and SAC accounts.

RECAP OF IMPORTANT DATES

• Parent Information Night in Spanish – Monday, January 27th @ CP

Auditorium

• Parent Information Night – Thursday, January 30th @ CP Auditorium

• Everything Under the Sun at the Park-

Thursday, February 6th

• Course registration closes-

Sunday, February 9th

• All course request changes must be made by

Friday, April 24th

REMEMBER. . . .

Your four year plan is your course

registration for next year.

The courses in your plan for Year 3 will be

entered in the system as your course selection.

WHERE CAN I FIND OTHER COURSE INFORMATION?

@CPcounselors

Stay Connected….

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH SCHOOL

• Become involved!!!

• Find areas of passion.

• Participate in community service.