Courtney Tarbox (Lead Counselor) A-BL

Becky Hudkins BN-EC

Patti Snider ED-HEP

Julie Metcalf HER-MAK

Richard Boeger MAL-PAS

Mary Solis-Martinez PAT-SM

Desi Meza SN-Z

Lisa Williams STAN-Intervention Counselor

Cynthia Miller Counseling Clerk

Marylu Bjornson Receptionist

Pat Chavez Registrar

CJ Johnson Data Processor

Begin with the end in Mind!

Graduation Requirements- 26 credits

- Endorsement

- Pass all 5 STAAR EOC Exams:English IEnglish IIAlgebra IBiologyUS History

Foundation with Distinguished Level of AchievementStudents must complete:

• Curriculum requirements for an endorsement

• 4 credits in English

• 4 credits in Math (includes Algebra II)

• 4 credits in Science

• 3 credits in Social Studies

• 2 credits in languages other than English

• 1 credit in Fine Arts

• 1 credit in Physical Education

• 0.5 Health credit

• 6 and 0.5 Electives (Must include Endorsement)

Foundation with Distinguished Level of Achievement + Endorsements = 26 credits

Multidisciplinary Studies

STEM

Public Service

Arts & Humanities

Business & Industry

Multidisciplinary Studies

AVID Academic Four Core AP and Dual Credit

STEM Computer Science Engineering Advanced Math Advanced Science

Public Services Education & Training

Law & Public Safety

Health Sciences

Human Services

JROTC

Arts & Humanities Fine Arts Social Studies Foreign Language English

Business & Industry Yearbook

Broadcast Journalism

Newspaper

Debate

Video Production

Fashion Design

Business Administration

Accounting

Automotive Technology

Performance Acknowledgements

Scores on AP exams, SAT, or ACTDual Credit: 12 hours with grades of 80 or betterBilingualism and BiliteracyBusiness or industry certification or license

(Acknowledgements will be listed on transcript)

What else Do you Need to Know?

Promotion Policy 9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

up to 5.5 credits

6 – 11.5 credits

12 – 18.5 credits

19 credits ORt he student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate by end of senioryear

Rank PolicyRank is provided to underclassmen once a year

Unofficial rank and weighted grade average are given on the first report

card of the sophomore year & the 6 week progress report of the junior

year

First preliminary official rank & grade average available in June

of senior year

First official rank and grade average are given on the first progress

report of senior year

Last official rank and grade average are given after 7th semester (Fallsemester of senior year)

Student’s rank is based on all courses required for graduation that

student has taken by the end of the 6th and 7th semesters

Each student’s weighted cumulative grade point average on

required classes for graduation is used to assign a rank position

(exceptions: CBE and courses taken in middle school)

Correspondence courses and classes taken in summer school

before 9th grade year count towards rank

Rank Policy

Honor Graduates Honor Graduates are designated by using the student’s overall weighted

grade average for ALL COURSES TAKEN IN HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH THE7TH SEMESTER OF SENIOR YEAR.

Student must be on the Foundation Program with Distinguished Level ofAchievement to be an honor graduate.

Honor graduates are determined after the 7th semester.

Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

Summa Cum Laude

90 – 94

95 – 99

100 +

Importance of Taking Advanced Coursework

Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Courses are more rigorous courses that:

challenge students’ critical thinking skills

provide summer enrichment (English)

offer opportunity to test for credit (AP courses)

provide college credit if course is passed (Dual Credit courses)

give extra weight to grade before calculating grade average:

Pre-AP classes

AP classes

1.15 weight

1.29 weight

Offered in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, Music Theory & Computer Science

AP Students must register for AP exams online through NEISD (in late Feb.)

Students take AP exam(s) in May of each year to potentially earn college credit. Each college determines the specific score required to earn college credit (normally a 3, 4 or 5)

Performance Acknowledgements for a score of 3 or higher

Dual Credit allows eligible high school students to earn high school & college credit

As with all transferring courses, it is up to the receiving college to accept Dual Credit work

Dual Credit (DC) courses currently are AP US History, AP Biology, College Algebra, AP English IV, Art Appreciation, AP Spanish Language, Accounting and Business Management

Top 10% Rule

With the exception of UT Austin, all public universities in Texas accept—once student applies—any student who graduates in thetop 10% of the high school senior class.

For class of 2019, students must rank in top 6% to be admitted toUT Austin.

Students must graduate on the Foundation Program withDistinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the Top 10%Admission Rule

Don’t Panic!!The other 90% of students can and will be accepted to college

• Students should try to take some rigorous courses in high school

• Students should get involved in school activities

• Students should get involved in community service

• Students should begin their resume now!!

PSAT All 9th & 10th grade students will take on October 10th

Chance to preview the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and connect to AP potential for future courses

With test results, you are able to connect to College Board and Khan Academy accounts for free personalized study recommendations

Begin Researching Colleges

Keep a Resume

Take the Kuder Interest Inventory in the CTE folder in Launchpad

WE now want to discuss some of the social & Emotional

issues of High School!!

What is Bullying?Bullying is a significant act or a pattern of acts directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power involving physical misconduct or written, verbal or electronic communication that causes physical harm, causes damage to property or causes reasonable fear of harm to the student or property.

Cyber Bullying-A willful harassment and intimidation of a person through the use of digital technologies, including but not limited to, e-mail, blogs, texting, social websites, chat rooms and instant messaging.

-David’s Law

Anxiety/Depression Watch for signs of stress in your child

Don’t allow your child to take on more than

they can handle

Academics are important, but not to the

detriment of your child’s mental or physical

health

Healthy balance is important for all children

All schools have drugs; however, not all students are around drugs

Watch for changes in your child’s grades, mood, or behaviors

If you suspect anything, talk to your child and don’t be afraid to check up on your child

How to Help Your ChildReport any signs of bullying to an AP or counselor

immediatelyUnderstand that some student behavior is just mean and

inappropriate and not bullying Know your child’s friends and be aware of what they are

doingWatch for signs that your child is struggling or

overwhelmed When you suspect any concerns about your child, let us

know so we can help

What is SEL?

Developing the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (casel.org).

VISION

At NEISD, our vision for all employees & students is to model warmth and compassion while pursuing our Tradition of Excellence.

ACTION

Created a division to oversee SEL activities.

Hired more STAN-Intervention Counselors.

Required all Counseling Depts. to present SEL lessons to our students.

Research links SEL to student success23% gain in social-emotional skills9% gain in attributes about self/others/school11% gain on academic performance via standardized tests (math & reading)

And reduced risks for failure9% difference in problem behaviors10% difference in emotional distress

So, Here are some final tips & Resources

Tips for Parents - Communicate with teachers - Take advantage of Skyward

Family Access, email & teacher websites

- Encourage good attendance- Encourage students to attend

tutoring as needed - Encourage school involvement

STAY POSITIVE and help them PERSEVERE

- Encourage good study habits

Students Can Self Advocate By

- Communicating with teachers- Monitoring grades via their

student account

- Having good attendance

- Attend tutoring as needed before/after school or during FLEX

- Keeping up with homework and study for tests

STAY POSITIVE and PERSEVERE

- Establishing study groups

Students PrePARE For College Now

- Beginning to build a resume of academics and activities

- Tracking their volunteer hours and community service

- Getting involved in extracurricular & co-curricular

activities

Check out Johnson Clubs & Organizations on website

- Explore areas of college and career interests

Johnson Counseling Website

NEISD Transition Booklets

Virtual Guidance weekly email

Remind texts @2022ctj to #81010 or @2021ctj to #81010

Big Future/College Board

Skyward Family Access (monitor grades, absences, lunch account)

Tutor.com or Khan Academy

Cafécollege

Helpful Resources

Ms. Keren Jimenezkjimenez@saedpartnership.org

K-jime1@neisd.netMondays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Located in the college & career center inside the counseling office

Check Skyward Family Access on a regular basis

Email teachers if you have a concern

If your child is going to be absent more than 2 days in a row, email the teachers for assignments & call attendance office

If you need anything, contact your counselor