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Welcome class of 2017

Welcome class of 2017. Class of 2016 . Class of 2017. Visit to HS on April 9 Saw career and tech classes, plus Biology, Calculus and Spanish Learned about Graduation Requirements – as far as we know. Heard from current HS students about clubs and programs. Graduation Plans. CURRENT PLANS

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Welcome class of 2017

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  1. Welcome class of 2017

  2. Class of 2016 Class of 2017 • Visit to HS on April 9 • Saw career and tech classes, plus Biology, Calculus and Spanish • Learned about Graduation Requirements – as far as we know. • Heard from current HS students about clubs and programs

  3. Graduation Plans • CURRENT PLANS • *Distinguished Achievement Program – 26 Credits • *Recommended Program – 26 Credits • Minimum Program – 22 Credits • PROPOSED CHANGES TO THESE PLANS • * Foundational High School Program

  4. College Readiness • College Readiness: Many colleges and universities minimally require the RHSP (Foundational) for admission. In addition, students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class from an accredited Texas public high school are eligible for automatic admission to most Texas public universities if they have completed the RHSP or the DAP. (Exceptions – UT Austin requires for 2014 Top 7%) • Recognition: The RHSP seal will be affixed to the Academic Achievement Record (transcript). • Test Results: Research suggests that students who take the additional English, math, social studies, and science courses make higher scores on the SAT or ACT college entrance exams. The RHSP requires four credits in each of these core courses. (Foundational Plan would continue some of these requirements.)

  5. STAAR/End of Course Testsfor Clyde High School Students Clyde CISD Policies and Practice

  6. STAAR End of Course Tests • STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012. • Beginning with 2011-2012 9th grade students must take the End of Course (EOC) tests for the courses in which they are enrolled. • Continues with incoming 9th grade 2013-2014, but may look different than current.

  7. STAAR End of Course Tests • Students must pass the courses required by their graduation program.

  8. Current EOC Subject Areas English Language Arts English I English II English III* Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II* Social Studies World Geography World History U.S. History Science Biology Chemistry Physics *Also has College Readiness Score

  9. Proposed EOC Subject Areas English Language Arts English II *English III Mathematics Algebra I *Algebra II Social Studies U.S. History Science Biology *For College Readiness

  10. Current EOC Scoring • Four different scores • Minimum Score • Students who do not achieve • minimum score must retake the EOC • Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) • College Readiness Score • Cumulative Score

  11. Proposed Scoring Achieve satisfactory performance required for graduation.

  12. Impact on Graduation Program Requirements • Foundational (Recommended) Graduation Program • (Default program for all CCISD students • Must take all EOC tests. • Must achieve Satisfactory Academic Performance on the EOC * Stay tuned for more details.

  13. 2013-2014 Expectations • Register for 4 core courses – English 1, Algebra 1, Biology, World Geography • Register for Athletic/PE courses • Register for Electives • Teen Leadership • Spanish 1 • Art/Choir/Band/Theater • Principles of Ag • Business Info Mgmt • Principles of Human Service/Hospitality • Med. Terms (.5) • Principles of Law PreAP Determinations: PreAP English 1, PreAPGeom, PreAP Biology

  14. Freshman Courses English I Spanish I PAP English I Business Information Management Algebra I PAP GeomPrinciples of Ag. Food & Nat. Resources Biology Principles of Human Services PAP Biology Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Medical Terminology World Geography Principles of Law, Public Safety Teen Leadership (year) Personal Fitness/ Team Sports Athletics Choir/ Band/ Theater/Art

  15. Pre- AP/ AP/ Dual Credit • Clyde High School Current AP and Dual Credit Offerings for Jr and Sr students • 9th Grade 12th Grade • PreAP English 1 Dual Credit English IV • PreaAP Geometry AP English IV • PreAP Biology Dual Credit Alg/Statistics • AP Calculus • 10th Grade Dual Credit Biology • PreAP English 2 Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology • Pre AP Alg. 2 Dual Credit Spanish 4 • Pre AP Chemistry Dual Credit Welding • Dual Credit Law Enforcement • 11th Grade • AP English 3 • Pre AP Pre Cal • Dual Credit Biology • Dual Credit Spanish 3 • Dual Credit Welding • Dual Credit Law Enforcement

  16. How to Register for Classes • Student Course Request Instructions • Go to www.clyde.esc14.net • Find the Students tab • Click on TxMyZone at the bottom and this screen will appear • You will need your Student ID, your date of birth and the last four digits of your social. • Click Login to access the student course requests • Once into the system, you should see your name in the left corner of the screen with the grade level you will be in next year. • You will have anywhere from 8-16 Units showing the left corner • Once you begin selecting courses, this number should (in most cases) decrease by two. Each 1 year course is worth 2 units. • You will select a tab under the subjects heading and click on the course you desire. In some cases, a course has already been selected for you. If the chosen course IS NOT what you desire email your counselor jsmith@clydeisd.org or jseekins@clydeisd.org. • Requested courses will move from available to requested. • Please be sure to select at least 2 alternate courses. • Once all course selections have been made you must hit submit. • Turn your choice sheet back into a counselor with a parent signature.

  17. Attendance • In order to receive credit for a class, a student must be in attendance 90% of the days the class is offered. That means a student may not miss more than 18 days per course, or 9 days per semester course. • A student missing more than 10 minutes of a class will be counted absent. • Attendance counts for EVERY class. • Please make every effort to attend school. If a student must be out, please bring a note. Also, the day of the absence a parent/guardian needs to call the school.

  18. Counselor Information • Clyde CISD Homepage • HS Counselor Homepage • HS Counselor Blog • Follow us on Facebook Clyde High School facebook page • Remind 101 Counselor News • Send text message to (720) 924-4618 • With the message @chseekins

  19. Student Action Plan • Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. • Learn the grading policies and know your grades. • Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. • Attend class every day. • Communicate: Have ongoing conversations with counselors, parents, and teachers.

  20. Parent/Guardian Action Plan • Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. • Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. • Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores. • Encourage your child to excel in all EOC courses. • Communicate: Have ongoing conversations with your child, your child’s counselor, teachers, and administrators.

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