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8 th /9 th /10 th Grade Parent Meeting

8 th /9 th /10 th Grade Parent Meeting. STAAR = Comprehensive Testing Program. End Of Course (EOC) = Specific Type of STAAR test . The Differences Between STAAR and TAKS. Pass the 4 Exit (Junior) Level TAKS tests English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

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8 th /9 th /10 th Grade Parent Meeting

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  1. 8th /9th/10th Grade Parent Meeting

  2. STAAR = Comprehensive Testing Program End Of Course (EOC) = Specific Type of STAAR test

  3. The Differences Between STAAR and TAKS • Pass the 4 Exit (Junior) Level TAKS tests • English/Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • If you pass those four tests and meet the graduation requirements for your plan, you graduate • Had as much time as needed to take the test • Tests were in early March and late April • Received scores the last week of school • Only retested at the EXIT Level and only for the tests for which you did not meet the passing score • Test scores were separate from class grades • Take 12 end of course tests, 3 tests each in the 4 core subjects • Must meet the cumulative score requirement in all four subject areas and all requirements for your plan to graduate • There is a 4-hour time limit for each test • Tests will be the first week of April and the second full week of May • Receive scores in mid-June • Students will retest for any test in which they did not meet Level II. In addition, anyone can retest any test at any time for any reason • The student’s STAAR EOC test score for a subject will be 15% of the student’s final grade in that subject 9 (DEFERRED for 2013) • To graduate Distinguished, you must meet the College Readiness standard on the English III and Algebra II EOC tests. TAKS STAAR EOC

  4. STAAR EOC Testing • English • English I • English II • English III • Math • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Social Studies • World Geography • World History • US History

  5. Test Scores and Cumulative Scores • Each test counts toward a cumulative score for each subject you must attain in order to graduate from high school. • A student must meet the Level I - Minimum score for the score to be counted towards the cumulative score • HOWEVER… • The cumulative score is based on Level II – Satisfactory • So… • In theory, you need to meet Level II on every test to meet the cumulative score

  6. Additional Graduation Requirements • In addition to everything else, a student MUST meet the Level II score requirements in English III Reading Writing AND on the Algebra II STAAR EOC tests to graduate. • To graduate on the Distinguished Plan, a student must meet the College Readiness Standard on English III Reading and Writing and on the Algebra II STAAR EOC tests.

  7. Score requirements for:10th Graders9th graders8th graders taking algebra I in 2012-2013 – math only

  8. English – Cumulative Score = 11250 • English I Writing • Level I = 1798 • Level II = 1875 • Level III = 2304 • English I Reading • Level I = 1813 • Level II = 1875 • Level III = 2476 • English II Writing • Level I = 1807 • Level II = 1875 • Level III = 2408 • English II Reading • Level I = 1806 • Level II = 1875 • Level III = 2408 • English III Writing • Level 1 = 1808 • Level II = 1875** • Level III = 2155*** • English III Reading • Level I = 1808 • Level II = 1875** • Level III = 2135*** ** = Must meet to graduate on Recommended Plan *** = Must meet to graduate on Distinguished Plan

  9. English Example • Chris is at the end of his Junior year and is reviewing his English scores. • Does Chris meet the cumulative score requirement for English? (Hint: 11250)

  10. Math – Cumulative Score = 10500 • Algebra I • Level I = 3371 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4333 • Geometry • Level I = 3362 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4397 • Algebra II • Level I = 3350 • Level II = 3500** • Level III = 4080*** ** = Must meet to graduate on Recommended Plan *** = Must Meet to graduate on Distinguished Plan

  11. Math Example • Meg is at the end of her Junior year and is reviewing her Math scores. • Does Meg meet the cumulative score requirement for Math? (Hint: 10500) • Can Meg graduate on the Recommended Plan?

  12. Science – Cumulative Score = 10500 • Biology • Level I = 3367 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4576 • Chemistry • Level I = 3348 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4607 • Physics • Level I = 3346 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4499

  13. Science Example • Stewie is at the end of his Junior year. He is reviewing his Science scores: • Does Meg meet the cumulative score requirement for Science? (Hint: 10500)

  14. Social Studies – Cumulative Score = 10500 • World Geography • Level I = 3383 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4404 • World History • Level I = 3326 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4634 • US History • Level I = 3372 • Level II = 3500 • Level III = 4440

  15. Social Studies Example • Lois is at the end of her Junior year and is reviewing her Social Studies scores. • Does Lois meet the cumulative score requirement for Social Studies? (Hint: 10500)

  16. Score requirements for:1. 8th Graders2. 8th graders taking algebra I in 2012-2013 – For English/Science/social studies 3. 7th graders

  17. English – Cumulative Score = 11700 • English I Writing • Level I = 1872 • Level II = 1950 • Level III = 2476 • English I Reading • Level I = 1887 • Level II = 1950 • Level III = 2304 • English II Writing • Level I = 1880 • Level II = 1950 • Level III = 2408 • English II Reading • Level I = 1880 • Level II = 1950 • Level III = 2328 • English III Writing • Level 1 = 1808 • Level II = 1950** • Level III = 2300*** • English III Reading • Level I = 1808 • Level II = 1950** • Level III = 2356*** ** = Must meet to graduate on Recommended Plan *** = Must meet to graduate on Distinguished Plan

  18. Math – Cumulative Score = 11250 • Algebra I • Level I = 3626 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4333 • Geometry • Level I = 3619 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4397 • Algebra II • Level I = 3604 • Level II = 3750** • Level III = 4411*** ** = Must meet to graduate on Recommended Plan *** = Must Meet to graduate on Distinguished Plan

  19. Science – Cumulative Score = 11250 • Biology • Level I = 3621 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4576 • Chemistry • Level I = 3600 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4607 • Physics • Level I = 3600 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4499

  20. Social Studies – Cumulative Score = 11250 • World Geography • Level I = 3632 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4404 • World History • Level I = 3576 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4634 • US History • Level I = 3624 • Level II = 3750 • Level III = 4440

  21. So What Happens If I Don’t Meet the Cumulative Score Requirement? • For now, the student will have to retake the test for which they did not meet the Level II score until they meet the Level II score. • Retests are scheduled for July, December, and May each year. • After Junior year, you can retest any test you would like to bring up your cumulative score • Exception: You must meet Level II on English III Reading and Writing and Algebra II • If you do not meet Level II on those tests, you will retest on those tests until you meet Level II

  22. Cumulative Scores in All Subjects • Keep in mind that the cumulative score requirement must be met for every subject area: • Math • English • Science • Social Studies If a student does not meet the cumulative score requirements for even just one of the subject areas, then the student does not graduate.

  23. 15% Rule • The State of Texas is requiring that every STAAR EOC test count for 15% of the student’s final grade in that testing subject. THE 15% RULE HAS BEEN DEFERRED FOR THE 2013 TESTING YEAR

  24. Retesting • According to Texas State Law, a student can retest for any reason they want to as many times as they want to BUT • The new score will still NOT be used as the 15% of the final grade • Example: Lebron passed his Algebra I EOC test but was not happy with his score. He wants to retake it in the summer to see if he can get a better score. He takes it again in July and scores significantly higher. The new score will affect his overall cumulative score but the new score WILL NOT be used for the 15% of Lebron’s final Algebra I grade. • FYI…There is no benefit to having a high cumulative score! • It may depend on if we can get enough people to be able to administer a test during the retesting time • TAKS Exit Level retesting AND STAAR EOC retesting will be at the same time in the summer • First priority will be given to those who MUST retest to graduate

  25. Credits, graduation plans, and course selections

  26. Credits • What is a credit? • A credit is what you earn when you make a 70 or above in a course • You earn a ½ credit per semester • Example: • (English I fall)) ½ credit + (English I spring)) ½ credit = 1 credit • What happens if I don’t earn a credit? • If you make below a 70 for the semester, you will repeat that semester credit • If you make below a 70 for the year, you will repeat the entire year • Example #1: English 1 (A) = 65 = no credit; English I (B) = 70 = ½ credit; which means you will repeat English I (A) • Example #2: English I (A) = 65 = no credit; English I (B) = 68 = no credit; which means you will repeat the entire year of English I

  27. Credits • How do you make up credits? • Core Classes or Courses Required for Graduation: • Summer school • Repeat the course before you graduate • Electives • You can repeat the course but are not required to. • What are the credit requirements per grade? • To be a Sophomore = 6.5 credits • To be a Junior = 13 credits • To be a Senior = 19.5 credits • To graduate = 27.5

  28. Graduation Plans • Minimum • Recommended • Distinguished

  29. Recommended Graduation Plan • Meets admission requirements for most 4-year colleges and universities • 27.5 credits • 4 credits for all four core subjects: • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • 2 credits Foreign Language • 1 credit PE • 1 credit Fine Arts • ½ credit Health and ½ credit Speech • 1 credit Technology • 5.5 credits Electives • 2 of which must be CATE classes

  30. Distinguished Graduation Plan • Is the same as the Recommended Plan but adds the following requirements: • 3 years of Foreign Language • No IPC or Math Models for Science/Math Credit • Must meet Level III on English III (Reading and Writing) and Algebra II STAAR EOC tests • 4 semesters of a B or above in Dual Credit classes • OR • Special research project • Selection as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist

  31. Distinguished Plan • Frequently Asked Questions: • Can I take Dual Credit and Pre-AP classes and be on the Recommended Plan? • Yes. The only requirement to take a Pre-AP class is teacher and parent approval. Dual Credit requires you take and pass the Accuplacer and pay for the class. • Can I take Spanish III on the Recommended Plan? • Yes. It is not required, but you can take it as an elective • Colleges look more atHow much do colleges care what plan I am on? • what classes you took, how difficult they were, and the grades you made in them. They also consider class rank, grade point average, and ACT/SAT scores more heavily than graduation program. • What happens if I don’t meet Level III on the Algebra II and/or English III EOC tests? • You can retest if you choose to or you can move to the Recommended Plan. Unless you request the move, we will not move you to the Recommended Plan until May of your senior year when it is clear that you will not meet the requirements to graduate on the Distinguished Plan.

  32. Minimum Graduation Plan • Credits = 23.5 • Includes 6.5 electives • 2 must be CATE classes (technology, agriculture, family studies) • No foreign language • 3 Math credits • 2 Science Credits • Fulfills requirements for admission to junior colleges • HOWEVER!! YOU CANNOT GO STRAIGHT TO A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE WITH A MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA • Do not qualify for TEXAS Grant • IMPORTANT: • To get on the minimum plan, you must meet certain requirements and have signatures from the counselor, principal, student, and parent/guardian

  33. Core Subject Sequences • English • English I English II English III English IV • Math 1. Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Cal 2. Algebra I Geometry/Math Models Algebra II 3. Algebra I(must be in JH) Geometry Math Models Algebra II • If you have a C average or below in Algebra I or fail the Algebra I EOC test, you will be taking option 2 next year. If you have a B average or above in Algebra I and have passed the Algebra I EOC test, you will get to choose between options 1 and 2. • Science • Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy or Astronomy • Social Studies • World Geography World History US History Government/Economics

  34. Changes to your Plan • Signed paperwork will be required to make the following changes to your 4-year plan: • Into or out of • Band • Athletics • Pre-AP courses • Changing Math sequences • This paperwork must be signed by the following people before you will be allowed to register in the new class: • Instructors of classes you are changing: • Athletics = Coach Daily or Coach Bender/Groomer • Band = Mr. Knight • Pre-AP = Current teacher and Pre-AP teacher • Math – Current teacher and future teacher • You • Parent/Guardian

  35. ELECTIVES!! • Athletics/PE • Boys Athletics • Girls Athletics • PE • Fine Arts • Band • Theater Arts • CATE Classes • Career and Technology Education Classes • Agriculture • Family Studies • Technology

  36. Family and Consumer Sciences Classes

  37. Business and Technology Classes

  38. Upper Level Electives • As a Senior, you have a few more elective credit options: • Yearbook • Aide • Office • Library • Dual Credit Electives

  39. Pre-AP / Dual Credit Options • Pre-AP/Honors Courses • Require teacher approval • English • English I, English II, English III • Math • Algebra II • Pre-Calculus • Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics

  40. Dual Credit • Requirements: • Meet College Readiness Standards • Take and pass the Accuplacer • Pay Tuition and fees • $150 per semester class • Attend regularly • You will be dropped if you do not • Pass your core classes! • Your schedule will be changed if you receive a failing grade in a core dual credit class (ex: US History) • Options: • Junior year: • US History • Online classes (Psychology/Sociology/Art History/Music History) • Senior Year: • English IV • Government/Economics • College Algebra • Online classes (Psychology/Sociology/Art History/Music History) • Online Business Math and Government II

  41. Dual Credit Courses • English • English IV • Social Studies • US History • Government/Economics • Electives • Sociology • Psychology • Algebra • Business Math • Art History • Music History

  42. How scheduling works • The Master Schedule is based on your requests for classes • It does schedule for the greater good so even if you request a class, you may not get it • Example: If there are 10 people who are not in band who request Computer Animation and one person in band who requests Computer Animation, then Computer Animation may be first period during band. • Remember that it is a computer program. It is not personal and it is not out to ruin your life. • Also, the more specific your classes are, the more limited your schedule is

  43. Schedule Changes • Signs and phones calls will announce that schedules are ready to be picked up before school starts in August • You may request changes to your schedule AFTER you pick it up in August BUT… • It is not guaranteed you will get the change you want • REMEMBER!! • The Master Schedule is made based on your requests • If you did not request something, do not expect it to be available for you in the fall • Also, just because your friend has a certain schedule does not mean you may have that same schedule • Finally, if you did not get a class you requested, it was probably because it did not fit in your schedule. No amount of whining, crying, or negotiating is going to change that.

  44. Schedule changes • Any changes that required signatures in the Spring will require the same signatures in the fall • Athletics • Band • Math changes • You will not be allowed to make these changes without ALL the signatures • Pre-AP changes will not be made in the fall

  45. Semester Schedule Changes • Change into semester electives only • Cannot get into a full-year class • Core changes must be approved or requested by a teacher • Availability is a factor • May not work with your schedule • Class may be full • Core classes will not be changed to accommodate an elective change • Exception – Athletics and Band • Requires signatures • Band and Athletics require teacher/coach signature • Parent/Guardian Signature • Your signature

  46. GPA and Class Rank • GPA and Class Rank are only calculated once a year, in June, when all the credits and grades for the entire year are finalized • Top 10% are given “Assured Admission” to Texas state colleges/universities • Top 10% is the literal top 10%. It depends on the college if they will allow a “rounded-up” top 10% • Example: Class of 48, Top 10% = 4 but some schools may accept the 5th ranked student as top 10% • Except for the University of Texas = Top 9% for Fall of 2011* • It changes every year depending on how many students are admitted the previous year ****YOU MUST APPLY TO THE COLLEGE FOR ADMISSION! • You must also have an SAT/ACT score ready when you apply

  47. If You Need a Transcript • Come to the Guidance Center to request one • Important!!! • Only you, the student, or your parent/guardian can request a transcript. • WE WILL NOT FILL TRANSCRIPTS REQUESTS FROM ANYONE ELSE WITHOUT YOU OR YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION!!! • You must have the following information: • Where you want the transcript to go • To you, to a school, to your parent, to pick up, etc. • What kind of transcript you need • Official • Stamped, signed, and sealed in an envelope • Unofficial • Just a copy for you to see • When you need it by

  48. Other Tests • Sophomore • PLAN Test (Pre-ACT) • PSAT Test (Pre-SAT) • Junior • ASVAB = Military Entrance Test/Career Exploration Test • PSAT – Juniors get priority • ACT • SAT • Senior • Keep taking SAT/ACT tests if you want to try to get better scores JUNIOR COLLEGES DO NOT REQUIRE ACT OR SAT TESTS FOR ADMISSION!!! - However, many junior colleges do require ACT/SAT scores for scholarships.

  49. ACT/SAT Tests • College Entrance Exams • SAT – measures general verbal and mathematical reasoning skills, as well as writing skills. • Writing – position essay with supporting examples • Math – Includes Algebra II topics • Critical Reading – Short and long passages, no analogies • ACT – measures more closely high school curriculum • Math • Science • Reading • English

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