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Cedar Hill High School

Cedar Hill High School. Counselors Ms. Whitaker, Lead / Scholarships and College Ms. Gaines, A-D Ms. Burns, E-J Ms. Rodgers, K-R Ms. Baker, S-Z Ms. Russell, Special Education Mr. Robinette, Career and Technology Education. Academic Counseling. Graduation Requirements/Credits

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Cedar Hill High School

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  1. Cedar Hill High School Counselors Ms. Whitaker, Lead / Scholarships and College Ms. Gaines, A-D Ms. Burns, E-J Ms. Rodgers, K-R Ms. Baker, S-Z Ms. Russell, Special Education Mr. Robinette, Career and Technology Education

  2. Academic Counseling • Graduation Requirements/Credits • ATTENDANCE!! • Rank and GPA • Scheduling • Testing • Credit By Exam, Correspondence Courses, and Summer School

  3. Class of 2011 and AfterGraduation Requirements/CreditsFor Students Entering 9th Grade in 07-08 and After You must earn 26 State credits to graduate. 20.5 of the 26 credits will come from your core classes and required courses in elective areas; the other 5.5 credits can come from elective classes of your choice.

  4. Class of 2011 and AfterGraduation Requirements/CreditsFor Students Entering 9th Grade in 07-08 and After • 4 credits of English • 4 credits of Math • 4 credits of Science • 4 credits of Social Studies / Economics • 1 credit of PE • 1 credit of Fine Arts • 0.5 credit of Communication Applications • 2 credits of a Language other than English (must be in the same language) • 5.5 or more elective credits

  5. Recommended High School Program (RHSP) The RHSP (26 credits) helps ensure that all Texas high school students have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the real world after graduation. This program encourages students to set targets beyond high school graduation and allows students to pursue their own interests in a variety of college preparatory courses and post-secondary training options.

  6. Distinguished Achievement Program(DAP) In the DAP (26 credits) students must complete advanced measures at the college or professional level that are assessed by outside evaluators. Measures can include AP exams and college or professional-level courses. *Cedar Hill Texas Scholars Program – RHSP/DAP + • One Additional Advanced Course • Community Service Hours • Attend School Board Meeting • Attend City Council Meeting

  7. Grade Classification(See page 44 in the CHHS Student Handbook) Grade classification for next year is based on the number of credits accrued by the end of this year and in the summer. • You must have 18.0 credits to be a senior. • You must have 12.0 credits to be a junior. • You must have 6.0 credits to be a sophomore. • You must have at least 4.5 credits to be a prospective sophomore. • If you do not earn at least 6.0 cumulative credits by the end of first semester you will be reclassified as a freshman and attend classes at the NGC.

  8. ATTENDANCE(See pages 11-15 of the CHHS Student Handbook) • There is a high correlation between good attendance and good grades. • You must be in attendance 90% of the days a class is offered to receive credit. • The State of Texas will not allow you to apply for or renew your Driver’s License if your attendance rate the previous semester is below 90%. • School is like a job; you are expected to be here every day, on time, dressed appropriately, ready to give your best effort.

  9. Rank and GPA(See pages 20-21 and 44-49 of the CHHS Student Handbook) • GPA is based on a point system. • The best way to strengthen or maintain your GPA is to work to achieve the highest grades you can. • Class rank is based on a weighted GPA. • The more honors and AP classes you take the more weighted grade points you can earn. • GPA and rank are cumulative - this year’s grade points are added to the next year’s grade points. • Failing grades always remain on your transcript and significantly lower your GPA. (< 69 = 0 GPs) • AP and honors classes are marked on transcript.

  10. Scheduling(See pages 21-22 of the CHHS Student Handbook) • Counselors begin student scheduling for the next school year EARLY in the spring semester. • Put time and thought into your class requests. • Read the Course Selection Guide (found in Career Cruising); ask others who have taken the class what it is like before you commit to taking it. • Classes fill up fast and there is not room for elective changes. • Consider your alternatives carefully; you may very well get a requested alternative class.

  11. Testing(See page 40 of the CHHS Student Handbook) • You will be required to pass either the Exit Level TAKS tests or the End of Course Exams for graduation. • Exit Level TAKS is given your junior year. • The End of Course Exams are given in Core Subjects at the end of grades 9-11. • PASS YOUR COURSES!!! + Course content is what you are tested on.

  12. CBE’s/Correspondence/and Summer School (See page 33 of the CHHS Student Handbook) • These are a few of the alternatives for acceleration and credit recovery. You need to see your counselor for more information. • Virtual Courses are only recommended for students behind on credits or accelerating who have already passed Exit Level TAKS tests or End of Course Exams. • THE BEST PREPARATION TO MEET ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IS COMPLETING COUSEWORK IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM.

  13. Personal Counseling • School Counselors are available to help students with a wide range of personal concerns. • Group counseling may be organized to address issues like coping with divorce and improving communication skills.

  14. Career Planningwww.careercruising.comwww.collegeforalltexans.com • You can schedule a conference with your counselor to discuss your future plans; do some research on your own first. • There are also many resources available on-line and through the library.

  15. College Planning www.careercruising.comwww.collegeforalltexans.com • College Night – Annually in mid-September • Take PSAT, and SAT/ACT or THEA • Join a Club or School Organization and take on a Leadership Position • Start Building your High School Resume • Plan college visits junior and senior year • Find entrance requirements for your college(s) • Athletes register with NCAA Clearinghouse • File FAFSA in January of senior year for Financial Aid (this includes scholarships)

  16. Taking challenging courses in high school helps students graduate from college or complete post-secondary training programs.

  17. Dual Credits Dual Credit courses provide students with high school and college credit (3 college credit hours per semester course). Each semester grade of 80 or above earned in a Dual Credit course counts as one of the four Advanced Measures required to complete the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP).

  18. Dual Credit Requirements • Application with Cedar Valley College • Accuplacer Test Scores of: • Reading = 78 • Sentence Skills = 80 • Writing Score = 6 OR • Exit TAKS ELA Score of 2200 with Composition Score of 3 or better • ACT Composite Score of 23 (Reading 19 and Math 19) • SAT Composite Score of 1070 (Reading 500 and Math 500) Dual Credit Liaison at CHHS is Ms. Tracey Long, 469-272-2000 x7013 or tracey.long@chisd.net

  19. Dual CreditCourse Opportunities at CHHS • Spanish 3 • Creative Writing / Research Technical Writing • AP Biology II • BCIS II • Fashion Marketing (one semester) • Office Education Co-op (teacher approval) • Marketing Education Co-op (teacher approval) • Auto Tech (teacher approval) • Government (summer only) • Economics (summer only)

  20. Taking advanced Mathematics courses in high school will increase the likelihood of college admission. • Finishing an advanced Math course beyond the level of Algebra 2 more than doubles the odds that a student who enters college will complete a bachelor’s degree.

  21. In addition, successful completion of more than two experimental Science courses is the second most significant factor in determining whether or not students will complete college.

  22. Taking Advanced Placement courses in high school is strongly correlated with completion of a bachelor’s degree.

  23. U. S. Department of Education reports that a strong high school background of academic intensity will have a profound influence on completion of post-secondary education and training programs. The choice is yours… Plan ahead, complete the courses offered under the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program, and be persistent!

  24. How To See Your Counselor 1. E-mail your Counselor; make sure you identify yourself by providing your full name and student ID number. 2. Fill out a Counselor Contact Request form and leave it in the Counseling Office Secretary’s In-Box. Be specific about what you need; action is taken on student requests based on the severity of need and the order in which they are received. Every attempt will be made to take action on all student requests within the reasonable limits of available time and resources. ** Students will NOT be seen during class time without an appointment and a pass from their Counselor. **

  25. E-mail is the most efficient method of communication with a counselor. Ms. Whitaker marketa.whitaker@chisd.net College and Scholarships Ms. Gainesmya.gaines@chisd.net Ms. Burns kimberly.burns@chisd.net Ms. Rodgersjacqueline.rodgers@chisd.net Ms. Baker bonnie.baker@chisd.net Ms. Russelllynn.russell@chisd.net Special Education Mr. Robinette bob.robinette@chisd.net Career and Technology

  26. PSAT/NMSQT • Administered one time per year in October • Highly recommended for Grades 8-11 • Must take in Grade 11 to qualify as a National Merit Scholar • 3 areas assessed – Verbal; Math; Writing • Useful Score Report

  27. SAT / ACT • Administered 6 -7 times per year (6 for ACT; 7 for SAT) • Highly recommended to take one or both in early spring of junior year • Plan to Retake in late spring or early fall (statistics show retaking the tests significantly increase scores) • Goal is to have Scores to Colleges prior to application deadlines

  28. SAT Testingsat.collegeboard.org Regular Registration Fee $50.50 SAT Test Dates Registration Deadlines • October 6, 2012 September 7, 2012 • November 3, 2012 October 4, 2012 • December 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 • January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012 • March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013 • May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 • June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013 CHHS School Code: 441-170

  29. ACT Testingwww.actstudent.org Basic Test Fee $35.00 Plus Writing Test Fee $50.50 ACT Test Dates Registration Deadlines • September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 • October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 • December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 • February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 • April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 • June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 CHHS School Code: 441-170

  30. NCAA Courses • As of August 1, 2008, 16 core courses will be required for NCAA Division I. • 14 core courses are required in NCAA Division II. Test Scores • Division I has a sliding scale for test score requirements based on grade-point average. i.e. Higher GPA = lower SAT/ACT • Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 (the writing section of the SAT is not used) or an ACT sum score of 68 (the ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, math, reading, and science)

  31. NCAA Grade Point Average • Be sure to check out www.ncaaclearinghouse.net for NCAA approved core courses. • Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade point average for NCAA. • Division II grade point average requirement is a minimum of 2.000

  32. DIVISION I 16 Core-Course Rule • 4 years of English. • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher). • 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) • 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. • 2 years of social science. • 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

  33. DIVISION II 14 Core-Course Rule • 3 years of English. • 2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school. • 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. • 2 years of social science. • 3 years of additional courses( from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

  34. Useful Websites www.chisd.com - Go to CHHS campus webpage - Counseling / Guidance tab + Useful Links www.collegeforalltexans.com www.careercruising.com www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com

  35. Remember • Planning for your future is extremely important! It is YOUR responsibility; take it seriously. • Keep personal copies of all academic records. • Your counselor is here to assist you, not do it for you; do your research and use the tools we provide you. • Have a GREAT year!!

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