ITS TIME!!!!Time to start

making plans for next year

WHICH LEADS INTO THE NEXT YEAR

ANDTHEN BEFORE YOU KNOW IT WILL BE GRADUATION!!

Don’t doubt it for a momentTime flies

Make a plan and come out ahead

POST SECONDARY = COLLEGE READY CTE CERTIFICATIONS TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS MILITARY CAREER ASSOCIATE DEGREE (2 year degree) BACHELOR DEGREE (4 year degree) GRADUATE DEGREES

Master’s Degree (4 year degree + 2)Doctoral Degree (Bachelor’s + Master’s + 2

years)

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! What is a passing grade?

What is a credit?

What is a transcript?

What is a graduation plan?

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION26 Credits INCLUDE: English: 4 Credits Mathematics: 3 Credits Science: 3 Credits Social Studies: 3 Credits Physical Education: 1 Credit Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits Fine Arts: 1 Credit Electives: 5 Credits with an Endorsement

Start your high School Classes in 8th grade.

WHAT GRADUATION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE IN GISD? Foundation (Minimum)

Foundation w/Endorsement (Recommended)

Foundation w/Endorsement + Performance Acknowlegement

(Distinguished)

Choosing a plan will depend on if you want to take AP/DC classes and more demanding classes.

8TH GRADE CLASSES EVERYONE WILL HAVE A 7 PERIOD DAY

High School Credit Options4 Core SubjectsELA 8th gradeMath 8th grade

Science Social Studies

All 8th Grade electives are high school

credit!!!!

English I Algebra I

F&W, Dance or Athletics PE CREDIT

Art, Choir, Band, or Theater Arts FINE ARTS CREDIT

GTT Gateway to Technology ELECTIVE CREDIT

Spanish I or Spanish I AP Foreign Language Credit

OR

SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIESFOR 8TH GRADERS:

Gateway to Technology This is a class focusing on science, technology,

engineering and math. Spanish IV AP

If you are already a Spanish speaker you will have the opportunity to take a screening test to determine your admittance to the class THEN

YOU COULD EARN 4 CREDITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH

BY PASSING THE FINAL AP EXAM AT THE END OF THE COURSE

WHY SHOULD I START TAKING HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES NOW? To get a head start on your credits!

To give you more room in your schedule to take electives like fine arts or career-prep classes

You will have opportunities to take more college classes!

Get started on your GHS credits in 8th grade!

8TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS

Granbury Independent School District Graduation Plan

ID #: _________________________________ Date: ________________________________

Last Name:____________________________ First Name: __________________ MI: ____

Campus: _____________________________ Counselor: ____________________________

Graduation Year: ______________________ Present Grade: ________________________

Possible Career Choices: 1. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________

My Post-High School plans include: (circle all that apply)

Two-Year College Four-Year College Military Technical School

Employment Other:______________________________________

Student Signature:__________________________ Parent Signature:____________________________

The following courses are required to receive a diploma from GHS:

English: 4 Credits

Mathematics: 3 Credits

Science: 3 Credits

Social Studies: 3 Credits

Physical Education: 1 Credit

Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits

Fine Arts: 1 Credit

Electives: 5 Credits

with an Endorsement

Place an “X” next to the Endorsement Area in which you are most interested:

STEM: ___Engineering ___Science ___Mathematics

Business & Industry: ___Ag ___Arts & A/V ___Business Management ___Information Technology ___Marketing ___Hospitality & Tourism ___Trans, Distrib, & Log ___Public Speaking

Public Services: ___Law and Public Safety ___JROTC

___Health Science ___Education & Training

Arts & Humanities: ___Social Studies ___American Sign Lang ___Languages Other than English ___Art ___Dance ___Music ___Theatre Arts

Multidisciplinary Studies: ___4 Advanced Courses ___4 AP Courses ___4 Credits in Foundation Areas

OBSTACLES TO AVOID… Poor Attendance Missing Assignments Loss of Credit Missed Deadlines STAAR Failures

FOCUS ON DEVELOPING… Good Study Habits Being Responsible Making Positive Choices Becoming Independent Planning Well Setting Goals

All students will have a Graduation Plan in place for their future!