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The Sophomore Year: Decisions Ahead

The Sophomore Year: Decisions Ahead. Time to Plan. Time to Get Prepared . NBHS Counselors. Tiffany Newkirk Programs 830-627-6008. John McDougal Goo-O 830-627-6021. Socorro Torres P-Z 830-627-6013. Rene Vega A- Gon 830-627-6020. Grade Classification.

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The Sophomore Year: Decisions Ahead

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  1. The Sophomore Year:Decisions Ahead Time to Plan. Time to Get Prepared.

  2. NBHS Counselors Tiffany Newkirk Programs 830-627-6008 John McDougal Goo-O 830-627-6021 Socorro Torres P-Z 830-627-6013 • Rene Vega • A-Gon • 830-627-6020

  3. Grade Classification Credits Earned Classifications • 5-11.5 Grade 10 (Sophomore) • 12-18.5 Grade 11 (Junior)‏ • 19 Grade 12 (Senior)

  4. Recommended Diploma 26 Credits Required English 4 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Math 4 credits PE 1 credits Science 4 credits Health .5 credit Social Studies 4 credits Speech . 5 credit Fine Arts 1 credit (Communication Applications) Electives 5 credits STAAR EOC Performance Standards Cumulative Score Requirements: English: 11250 cumulative score. Must score an 1875 or more on both the English III Reading EOC and the English III Writing EOC. Math: 10500 cumulative score. Must score a 3500 or more on Algebra II EOC. Science: 10500 cumulative score. Social Studies: 10500 cumulative score.

  5. Distinguished Diploma 26 Credits Required English 4 credits Foreign Language 3 credits Math 4 credits PE 1 credits Science 4 credits Health .5 credit Social Studies 4 credits Speech . 5 credit Fine Arts 1 credit (Communication Applications) Electives 4 credits ****4 Advanced Measures**** STAAR EOC Performance Standards Cumulative Score Requirements: English: 11250 cumulative score. Must score a 2135 or more on the English III Reading EOC and a 2155 on the English III Writing EOC. Math: 10500 cumulative score. Must score a 4080 or more on Algebra II EOC. Science: 10500 cumulative score. Social Studies: 10500 cumulative score.

  6. Distinguished Graduation PlanWhat is an Advanced Measure? Courses that focus on demonstrated performance at the college or professional level. • Original research project: ISM 1346 • Test Data: a score of three or above on The College Board Advancement exam • : a score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by National Merit Corp. • : may be used for 4 advanced measures • College Courses: a grade of 3.0 (80 on 100 point scale) or higher on courses that count for college credit • : each semester of the college credit course counts as one measure, a whole year of a college course counts as two measures.

  7. College Courses that count for Advanced Measures Dual Credit Students can only be enrolled in 2 dual credit courses per semester. These courses may be taken as a Junior or Senior only Anatomy & Physiology Dual Credit ***Biology Dual Credit*** English IV Dual Credit Environmental Science Dual Credit Spanish IV Dual Credit Administrative Procedures/Business Education Career Prep College Algebra Dual Credit These courses may be taken as a Sophomore Communication Applications (Speech) Dual Credit Spanish III Dual Credit Business Information Management II

  8. Calendar of Events • Fall Semester • Build your academic skills by taking challenging courses. • Continue to build your leadership and teamwork skills by being involved. Take the PSAT. • Start your college searches. • Study for final semester exams, finish strong. • Spring Semester • Continue to discuss your career and college interests with your high school counselor. • Register for your junior year. Submit dual credit applications. • Work on your resume for colleges, and possible employers. Informal college campus visits • Prepare yourself for EOC exams and AP exams • Take exams. Finish the year strong.

  9. Important Web-Sites http://www.nbisd.org http://www.applytexas.org http://www.collegeboard.com http://www.actstudent.org http://www.careercruising.com http://www.texasscholars.org http:thecb.state.tx.us http://www.testprepreview.com http://www.actstudent.org/college/visit.html.

  10. Seniors 2015 Make Good Decisions Go Unicorns !!!!!

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