Transition to High School

8th Grade Parent MeetingSpring 2018

Agenda

● Welcome● High School Expectations● Graduation Requirements● Advanced Academics● Dual Credit/Dual Degree● Four Year Planning Process

Manvel High School Counselors

● Enitsha Cooper (A) eallencooper@alvinisd.net● Kushana Collier (B-Flor) kcollier@alvinisd.net● Jamie McRae (Flow-Lop) jmcrae@alvinisd.net● Ashley Burns (Lor-Roc) aburns@alvinisd.net● Amanda Wade (Rod-Z) awade@alvinisd.net● Monica Silvas (ACC Academic Adv.) msilvas@alvinisd.net● Alfredia Foster (Lead Counselor) afoster@alvinisd.net● Beth Bartlett (Counselor Clerk) bbartlett@alvinisd.net

Additional Support

Rebecca Root Advanced Academics rsroot@alvinisd.net

BEGIN WITH THE

END IN MIND!!

KEYS TO SUCCESS

● Goal Setting● Time Management● Organization● Self Advocacy● Positive Attitude

Foundation High School PlanGraduation Requirements

Foundation Plan + EndorsementCredits Subject Area Distinguished Level of

Achievement (DLA)

4 English (English I, English II, English III and Advanced English

4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an Advanced Math) Must include Alg. 2

4 Science (Biology, and 3 Advanced Science credits)

3 Social Studies (W. Geo. or W. Hist., US Hist., Govt. and Econ)

2 LOTE (2 credits of Languages other than English)

1 Fine Art (Art, Choir, Band, Theater, Principles of Floral Design)

1 PE

7 Electives

TOTAL 26 CREDITS Must Graduate with DLA to qualify for Top 10% Automatic Admissions

Distinguished Level of AchievementThe Distinguished Level of Achievement requires:

○ 4 credits in math including Algebra II○ 4 credits in science○ All Foundation High School Program requirements○ At least one endorsement

To be eligible for the top 10% automatic college admissions, students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement.

What is an Endorsement?● A career pathway (in college terms it’s a major)● An opportunity to study an area of interest prior to college● Consists of a cohesive sequence of elective courses in a selected pathway● Student’s earned endorsements will appear on their high school transcript● Student’s could earn more than one endorsement

Arts & Humanities Business & Industry

Public Services S.T.E.M Multidisciplinary Studies

Fine ArtsForeign Language

Social Studies

AgricultureConstruction

Audio/Visual ArtsBusiness, Mkt., &

FinanceHospitality & Tourism

Info. TechManufacturingTransportation

Advanced JournalismDebate

Education & TrainingHealth Science

Human ServicesCosmetology/Barbering

Law EnforcementJROTC

ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathematics

Advanced Courses

4 Credits in each core subject area

4 Credits AP/DC courses

Performance Acknowledgements

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement by:

● Earning 12 dual credit hours with GPA 3.0 or higher ● Proficient bilingualism or biliteracy● Earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam ● Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT or ACT● Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry

certification or license.

State Testing Standards

ALL Students are required to take and pass 5 End of Course exams to be eligible for graduation.

Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, Biology, US History

Earning College Credit while in High School

Students have an opportunity to earn college credits by taking AP and or Dual Credit courses.

Advanced Placement

● Credit earned by passing AP exam. Exam scores and credit awarded varies with each university.● Texas public universities will award credit for AP scores of 3 or higher at the discretion of the university.

Dual Credit

● Offered through Alvin Community College● Placement test required prior to enrolling in courses● Cost = $25 per credit hour plus textbooks● Opportunity to graduate with both high school diploma and Associate's Degree

2018-2019 Course Selection Process● Junior High and High School Counselors will meet individually with ALL 8th

grade students to develop a 4 year plan● Letters will be mailed home to parents this month with a scheduled date and

time for their students conference.● Four Year Plans will be completed in Skyward. Students and parents will be

able to view in their Skyward Family Access Account● Courses selected in the four year plan will be used for course registration.

Suggested Courses for 9th Grade

English 1

Algebra 1 (for students who have not had Alg. 1 in JH)

Geometry (for students who have had Alg. 1 in JH)

Biology

W. Geography or AP Human Geo.

PE (Athletics/Marching Band/Cheer/Dance-PE/Color Guard)

Foreign Language (Spanish/French) OrFine Art (Art/Band/Choir/Theater Arts/Dance)

Endorsement Course (located on Endorsement Pathway page in Course Guide)

2018-2019 Course Selection Process

Harby JH Dates:February 5th - 12th

Manvel JH Dates:February 13th - 15th and 20th - 22nd

JB HENSLER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY

WELCOME TO JBH COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMYAdvanced Career & Technology (CTE) Courses

● Leading to Industry Recognized Certifications and/or Licenses in 16 different pathways of study● Preparing students to graduate from high school and be college and career ready

Provides rigorous coursework including Technical Dual Credit via Alvin Community College

● All of the pathways offered at JBH meet Graduation Endorsement Requirements

Open to students in grades 10-12 who meet requirements of taking the prerequisite/entry level course as a 9th/10th grader

● Students will submit a JBH Interest Form in the spring for the following school year. Please see website for details.

Commuter Campus

● Students will travel to JBH for Advanced CTE Electives and continue to take core classes at their home campus (Transportation is provided by AISD)

Advanced Academics

Mrs. Root - Advanced Academic Specialist

PreAP and AP Courses● PreAP and AP Courses are open to all students - please seek advice during your

4 year plan meeting.● Students need to complete the Pre AP/AP contract on the HS Campus Advanced

Academics page if selecting these courses.● You will not be able to request a change until weeks 7-9, and only after attending

tutorials and demonstrating educational need.● Some of the PreAP and AP courses have summer assignments - be sure to

inquire before the end of the school year.● AP courses indicate to 4 year universities that a student is prepared for the rigors

of college.● Human Geography is the recommended introductory AP Course for Freshmen.● Students may be able to receive college credit with an AP Exam score of 3, 4 or 5● Please contact your JH or HS Advanced Academics Specialist with any questions.

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