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James Martin High School

James Martin High School. 10 th to 11 th and 11 th to 12 th Grade Registration. AISD High School Program Recommended High School Program Distinguished Achievement High School Program. Graduation Plans . Why follow the Recommended Program?.

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James Martin High School

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  1. James Martin High School 10th to 11th and 11th to 12th Grade Registration

  2. AISD High School Program • Recommended High School Program • Distinguished Achievement High School Program Graduation Plans

  3. Why follow the Recommended Program? Simple…College Admissions! Recommend Plan fulfills most admissions requirements .

  4. Distinguished Achievement Recommended Plan with the following additional requirements: * 3rd year foreign language • Additional requirements attempted during sophomore, junior, and senior year… next page

  5. Distinguished Achievement * Additional science required if science entry level was IPC (5 credits of science) * Any combination of four of following: • Score of three or higher on any Advanced Placement Exam • GPA of 3.0 or higher on an academic college course taken while in high school (Dual • Credit courses will satisfy this requirement) • Original research project under specific • guidelines • Selection as National Merit Finalist, Semi- Finalist, Commended, National Hispanic, • or National Achievement

  6. Course Description Book Now online! • Use book as guide… • online or hard copy • Classification Credits - must have: • 12.0 credits to be a junior • 18.0 credits to be a senior

  7. Beginning today… you may go online and select your courses for next year! ONLINE REGISTRATION

  8. Before you input course selections… KNOW YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION!!!

  9. https://www.careercruising.com/home/CPLogin.aspx?SysG=27224a99-63e6-471a-9acc-3ce0db65e776https://www.careercruising.com/home/CPLogin.aspx?SysG=27224a99-63e6-471a-9acc-3ce0db65e776

  10. As courses are being selected… Career Cruising has provided a built in “warning system”: Red stop sign: Do not have proper prerequisite or teacher approval Blue stop sign: Another course needs to be scheduled in conjunction with the selected courses

  11. Do not complete courses in grades beyond next year …. It will affect your ability to select certain courses.

  12. Due Date: ASAP!!!!!! YOU: enter information online… WE: review selections with you individually through English classes. • Junior to Senior: Begin February 1st • Soph. to Junior: Begin February 9th

  13. Come to the Counseling Office with a plan … 1)Print and bring your copy of course selections from Career Cruising to Counseling Office. 2) Write down questions.

  14. Course Planning Must include courses failed during 1st semester ! Example: English III A ½ year Elective

  15. Required Courses Juniors to Seniors • English IV, Government, Economics • Math, Science – need 4 years of both • Other required courses as needed - Check Graduation Plan and # of credits Sophomores to Juniors • English III, U.S. History, Math, Science • Other required courses as needed - Check pathway and # of credits Explore possibility of taking courses beyond requirements…GPA EXEMPT

  16. GPA EXEMPT • Credit is awarded, but courses must not be required by graduation plan Does not affect GPA. Use if interested in taking an upper level course, but fear a poor or failing grade Use on elective courses if a high grade could possibly lower your GPA. Example: 12.83 GPA … a grade of 98- 100 (12.0) would lower your GPA Declare first 3 weeks of each semester

  17. Choosing Electives • CAREER PLANNER OFFERS SCROLLING >>> COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PREREQUISITES GRADE LEVEL OPTIONS TEACHER APPROVAL • USE COURSE DESCRIPTION B00K >>> AVAILABILITY AND OVERVIEWS PREREQUISITES AND TEACHER APPROVAL

  18. TCC / UTA DUAL CREDIT • Counts as high school AND college credit • To enroll: Requires a “B” average, 16 credits, and must pass the ACCUPLACER (college placement exam) • Does not affect GPA • Must have full schedule on days that Dual Credit classes are scheduled: 3 classes + Dual Credit • Courses may be taken during the • summer or regular school term • Student fee of $50.00 per semester • course (TCC)

  19. TCC / UTA DUAL CREDIT Must earn a 70 to receive high school credit … 60 is passing grade for college • Failing a dual credit course results in a failing grade on college transcript. Please be careful to consider UIL eligibility issues that may arise during the course of the year. 4. May only take 2 Dual Credit courses per semester.

  20. TCC / UTA DUAL CREDIT English IV (IMPORTANT: If AP Eng. III should continue with AP Eng. IV. Government Economics U.S. History (Juniors only) Certification available upon completion: Accounting Assistant Business Culinary Nutrition Firefighter I (Jrs. only), II – 2 year program

  21. Fire Fighter Academy Presentation: Jason Arias Arlington Fire Dept. Outstanding opportunity ! 2 year program beginning in your junior year.

  22. IMPORTANT!!! TCC Dual Credit Informational Meeting Tuesday, February 7th 6:30 PM MHS Auditorium Important for parents to attend!

  23. New CoursesSee descriptions online @ aisd.net or on Career Cruising • Audio / Video Production • Aviation Honors Ground School • Chinese II • Digital Design and Media Production • Principles of Biomedical Sciences • Web Design I and II

  24. Courses of Interest Reading Application / Study Skills: Advanced Reading SAT prep. course emphasizing the development of skills involving vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and math necessary for SAT

  25. Co-op, Internship, and Certification Programs See descriptions online @ aisd.net or on Career Cruising! • Paid and unpaid programs • Junior / Senior classification • Application and interview process • Parent approval • Involves 2 to 3 class periods • Provide own transportation

  26. Special Opportunities Who: Juniors interested in the pursuit of life goals that include volunteer and/or elected public service. What: After successfully completing a year of internships and mentoring, selected students will be eligible for a $10,000 scholarship at $2,500 per year. How: Application and interview process. Criteria For Selection: Current Junior, Minimum 3.0 GPA, recommendations, leadership / extra-curricular activities / community service, interest in and commitment to active participation in the program . Application available at:www.aisd.netenter Richard Greene in Search Box

  27. Special Opportunities TCC Tech Prep Program: College credit awarded for high school career / technology courses. Process: 1) Take high school Tech Prep courses in technical area 2) Register online at TCC to show interest in Tech Prep 3) Enroll after graduation at TCC and declare major in technical area 4) Take validating course at TCC and make a “C” or higher in course 5) College credit awarded for high school courses: 3 to 12 credit hours can be awarded in addition to the validating credit

  28. TAKS RETEST / **EXIT LEVEL ** … IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE JUST RECENTLY DECLARED INTENT TO GRADUATE EARLY, SEE YOUR COUNSELOR!!! Social Studies – March 5th (Monday) ELA – March 7th (Wednesday) Math – March 8th Science – March 9th EXIT LEVEL: (JUNIORS) ELA – March 7th (Wednesday) Math Science APRIL TEST DATES Social Studies

  29. Juniors…..TAKS!!! • Must pass all 4 components to graduate: English / Language Arts (Reading and Writing), Math, Science, and Social Studies • Pass TAKS the first time…you are finished with TAKS testing!!!! • Scores can exempt you from THEA… college placementexam: • Reading > 2200 • Writing > 3 • Math > 2200

  30. Teacher Aide – Seniors Only • List as Alternate… not as an elective - Completed Teacher Aide Form must be returned to the Counseling Office - Forms will not be available until late April or early May

  31. Juniors FYI Register now to take the SAT or ACT in the spring! SAT www.collegeboard.com ACT www.actstudent.org

  32. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes Several opportunities >>> See MHS WEBSITE! Learn test-taking strategies and prepare for the PSAT/SAT

  33. Important Dates Registration for AP tests: Registration in your AP classes. AP Exam Dates: (see MHS website for AP calendar link) May 7th – 18th

  34. Important Dates Individual course selections reviewed with counselors through English classes. Check with your teacher for the exact date for your class. Final selections will be due at that time.

  35. Important DatesIndividual Reviews Juniors to Seniors: Begin February 1st Sophomores to Juniors: February 9th

  36. Happy Counselor if…. If…YOU COMPLETE YOUR SCHEDULE IN CAREER CRUISING AND BRING PRINTED COPY TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE ON APPROPRIATE DAY! Otherwise……not so happy counselor!

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