Lee High School

1. Lee High School Planning & Registration 2014-2015

2. Today’s Agenda • High School Graduation Programs • 2014-2015 Course Description Guide • Transcripts • Registration Timeline and Guidelines

3. COUNSELING STAFF A-D - Ms. ClarkE-I – Mrs. VelazquezJ-M – Mrs. SavageN-R – Ms. Hanks S-Z – Ms. Dennison Collegiate Coach – Mrs. Dominguez Special Programs – Ms. Benavides

4. High School Graduation Program Differences • Distinguished Achievement Program – Meets prerequisites for colleges and universities, but also requires college level coursework. (26 credits) • Recommended Program – Meets prerequisites for colleges and universities. • (26 credits) • Minimum Program – For special circumstances only and requires approval from the student’s counselor, principal, and parent. • (22 credits) • *Students graduating on the MHSP should check with colleges regarding admission requirements.

5. Distinguished Achievement Program * Not required for current freshmen/sophomores

6. Distinguished Achievement ProgramAdvanced Measures(The Four Indicators) • PSAT / NMSQT Score (Jr. year) • Commended or semi-finalist (counts as one measure) • AP Exam Score of 3, 4 or 5 (at the end of an AP course; each score of a 3-5 counts as one measure) • Dual Credit grade of B or better (each semester of a dual credit course counts as one measure)

7. Recommended High School Program 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Mathematics 4 Science 0.5 Professional Communications (Speech) 0.5 Health 1 .5 Physical Education 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Arts 1 Technology Applications 3.5 Electives 26 Total Electives *not required for current freshmen/sophomores

8. Minimum High School Program Check with college or university for admission requirements. *not required for current freshmen/sophomores

9. Course Sequence for Recommended and Distinguished Programs

10. Approved 4th Year Math & Science Courses Math • AQR • Pre Calculus • AP Statistics • AP Computer Science I • Statistics & Risk Management Science • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics – C • Anatomy & Physiology • Environmental Systems • Earth & Space Science • AP Environmental Science • Advanced Animal Science • Food Science • Scientific Research and Design • Engineering Design & Problem Solving

11. Advanced Placement GOAL To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the college admissions process. • MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects. • Exams are administered each year in May. • Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit. • It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with prospective colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit. • Pre-AP and AP English and Social Studies courses require summer reading • Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteriaand Agreement Form

13. Dual Credit Midland College will present information immediately following this presentation.

14. Dual Credit form

15. Texas Scholars Program To Qualify, Students Must: • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average • Complete the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program • Volunteer at least 20 hours of community service by senior year. Students may begin in the summer after their freshman year. • Hours are due by the end of the 4th six weeks • Banquet is held to recognize seniors who have met all requirements

16. MIDLAND LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP • Pays 12 hours tuition per semester at Midland College for each year that community service is completed. • Students can begin hours in the summer of their junior year. • Must have a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) on the final senior transcript. • Must have 40 hours from approved agencies. • Turn in hours and application to Midland College. • Link for MC Legacy Scholarship

17. 2014-2015 Course Description Guide • www.midlandisd.net

18. COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by exam (CBE). www.eligibilitycenter.org

19. Exit-Level TAKS or EOC Assessments Course Category for Graduation Requirements CREDITS High School GPA and Class Rank College GPA

20. GRADE CLASSIFICATION 18 12 6 0 to 5 In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.

21. STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION In addition to completing all coursework students must pass either TAKS or EOC exams depending on grade level. Students who entered 9th grade in 2011-12 and beyond must take End of Course (EOC) exams for the courses they are enrolled. English 1 (Reading and Writing Combined) English 2 (Reading and Writing Combined) Algebra 1 US History Biology Students in the class of 2014 will continue to take the TAKS as their graduation requirements.

22. REGISTRATION TIMELINE • Jan. 23 – 27: Class Presentations @ LHS • January 27th: Parent Presentation @ LHS 6:30 • January 29th: Class Presentations @ LFHS February 1st: Saturday Counselor conferences LHS from 9:00-3:00 (By appointment only.) • February 4-5th: Registration at LFHS. • February 6th: Registration begins at LHS. Students must submit Registration Form to Science teacher. • Any LFHS students wanting to make changes to their course selection prior to May 30th must see their LFHS counselor. • March 21st: Registration Deadline • June 25th: FINAL deadline for changes

24. General Information • You can access the 2014-2015 Course Register on the LHS website under the Registration link. • Seniors should focus on college application, scholarship, etc. • Juniors should try to take the ACT/SAT at least once at the end of their junior year • If a student does not pass an EOC, they will be enrolled in an EOC class. Lunch for these students will be reduced to 36 minutes.

25. Any Questions?

26. Thank you for comingMidland College Dual Credit