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Transition to High School. 2 Tasks for high school planning. 1: 4 year plan This is the student’s plan for high school It will include all 28 class choices and their endorsement choice The students are entering this plan into Skyward
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2 Tasks for high school planning • 1: 4 year plan • This is the student’s plan for high school • It will include all 28 class choices and their endorsement choice • The students are entering this plan into Skyward • The endorsement will need to be entered into Skyward Family Access and parents need to approve it • 2: 9th grade course selection • High School counselors visited with the students and gave them a course selection sheet • Students will enter these courses into Skyward Family Access • Parents will need to review it in Family Access • Parents and students need to sign the form and return it to Ms. Friedel in February
Graduation Requirements • End of Course (EOC) exams • English Language Arts – English I, English II • Math – Algebra I • Science – Biology • Social Studies – U.S. History
Graduation Requirements:Foundation with endorsements • 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, IV one credit in any authorized advanced English course • 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, two credits in any authorized advanced math course • 4 credits Science – Biology, IPC/Chemistry/ Physics, and two credits in any authorized science course • 3 credits Social Studies (FBISD) – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History • 2 credits World Language or Computer Science • 1 credit Physical Education • 1 credit Fine Arts • .5 credit Health (FBISD) • .5 credit Speech (FBISD) • 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) • Credit requirements specific to at least one endorsement
Graduation Requirements:Distinguished • 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, IV, one credit in any authorized advanced English course • 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, one credit in any authorized advanced math course • 4 credits Science – Biology, Chemistry,Physics, and two credits in any authorized science course • 3 credits Social Studies – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History • 2 credits World Language or Computer Science • 1 credit Physical Education • 1 credit Fine Arts • .5 credit Health (FBISD) • .5 credit Speech (FBISD) • 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) • Credit requirements specific to a least one endorsement
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least one of the five Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech, 6 electives* 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech 6 electives * 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/ .5 speech, 6 electives * 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech 6 electives* 2 L OTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech, 6 electives* *Specific elective requirements vary by endorsement.
Graduation Requirements: Endorsements • Similar to a college major • Endorsement pathways are typically a sequence of courses for 4 credits • Can focus on Academics, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Career and Technical Education • Offerings vary by campus
STEM Jobs • Robotics Technician • Computer Programmer • Nuclear Monitoring Technician • Meteorologist • Archeologist • Medical Researcher • Microbiologist • Forensic Scientist • Engineer • Biochemist
STEM Endorsement Some classes are specific to a high school, Academy or James Reese Career and Technical Center
Business & Industry Jobs • Accountant • Construction Manager • Architect • Interior Designer • Human Resource Manager • Baker • Electrician • Plumber • Chef • Economist • Commercial Pilot
Public Services Jobs • Teacher • Animal Control Worker • Social Worker • Fire Fighter • Private Investigator • Principal • Detective • Clinical Psychologist • Counselor • Military
Arts & Humanities Jobs • Actor • Choreographer • Director • Translator • Ambassador • Journalist • Musician • Writer
Academy, PTECH and Early College Programs • High school programs community event: October 23, 7-9pm at 3119 Sweetwater Blvd • https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/70
Things to know • Credit: divided into 2 semesters; ½ credit will be earned each semester for passing grades and attendance • Office aide and study hall are non-credit courses • Grade level classification: • Sophomore- 6 credits • Junior- 12 credits • Senior- 18 credits • Grading: • 90-100 = A • 80-89 = B • 70-79 = C • 69-below = F
Grading Scale and GPA Example of a high school student’s grades: Physics (on level) 86 = 86 points English III AP 94 = 104 points US History Dual Credit 84 = 89 points Athletics 100 = 100 points Choir 100 = 100 points Pre-Cal Pre-AP 86 = 91 Journalism 94 = 94 Total points = 664 points divided by 7 = 94.8571429
Attendance • Because of state law, students need to be in attendance for ALL high school level courses 90% of the year. • If your child is in a high school credit course right now and has a lot of absences, they may not get credit and would have to retake the course in high school. • WATCH YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCES
Schedule Changes During schedule pick up and through the first week of school, only the schedule changes listed in this section will be considered. No elective changes will be made.Learners must submit a Schedule Change Request Form at their campus for any of the following issues: • Missing a class period • Prerequisite for course not met • Need to retake a failed course • Add/Drop UIL Activity • Add Office Aide/Teacher Aide • Course completed/credit earned via summer school, CBE, etc. • Need a course required for graduation (SENIORS only) • Course requested for DAP is not on schedule-(SENIORS only)
More on schedules • Students who do not submit a Course Selection Worksheet and/or do not register online will have a schedule arranged for them by their counselor according to their academic needs and/or graduation plan. • Once course selection sheets go to the high schools, students will need to contact their high school counselor to request any changes
Things to know • UIL: Students will lose eligibility to perform in extracurricular activities for a 3 week period after receiving below a 70 at the end of a grading cycle • Make up work: It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work from teachers when returning from an absence
Heads Up! • If your child is an athlete, check www.eligibilitycenter.org for NCAA requirements • Most colleges and universities require certain core curriculum for entrance. For ex., requiring Algebra II. Students should check their dream college as a junior to see if you meet entrance requirements. • If your child plans on attending the Technical Education Center (to study cosmetology, fire fighting, etc.) they will need to check with their counselor to see if they HAVE TO take all of their ‘other’ required courses before they are a junior.
Summer School • We will not have a list of classes offered this summer until the spring. • In the meantime, DO NOT count on classes being offered in the summer; students will still need to write these on their freshmen year 4 year plan and course selection sheet. • If your child plans on taking electives in summer school (such as health, speech or art), THEY STILL NEED TO HAVE THESE CLASSES ON THEIR 4 YEAR PLAN SOMEWHERE. They can put those classes under sophomore year if needed.
Course Recommendations • Students should take 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies (Including World Geography) • Student should take Chemistry and/or Physics, if not both • Students should take Algebra II • Students should not overload their schedule with too many advanced courses due to the rigor of PreAP, AP, Honors and Dual Credit courses • Students should belong to at least one program in school
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Sample Freshman Schedule 1. English I2. Algebra I*3. Biology4. World Geography 5. Endorsement Pathway Elective6. World Language Elective7. Elective (Fine Arts, Professional Communication, Health, P.E., Athletics etc.) *Geometry may be taken if Algebra I credit was earned in 8th grade.
Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection Once the template is selected, courses will automatically populate. Select “use template” on the right to keep the current template selected or “change template” to change to a different one.
Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection • Students should edit their courses for the upcoming school year first. These courses will become their requests.
