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Alvin ISD

AJH - FJH HJH – MJH NRJH - RMJH RPJH. Alvin ISD. High School Transition Meeting Welcome CLASS OF 2023!!!. Agenda. Welcome High School Expectations Graduation Requirements Advanced Academics Dual Credit/Dual Degree Four Year Planning Process. AHS Counselor Contact Information.

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  1. AJH - FJH • HJH – MJH • NRJH - RMJH • RPJH Alvin ISD High School Transition Meeting Welcome CLASS OF 2023!!!

  2. Agenda • Welcome • High School Expectations • Graduation Requirements • Advanced Academics • Dual Credit/Dual Degree • Four Year Planning Process

  3. AHS Counselor Contact Information

  4. New Terms Credit – Unit awarded upon successful completion of a semester/year course by earning a grade of 70 or higher AND attending class 90% of the days it is offered Transcript – The official document where all grade history and credit history is recorded. This is the document that colleges and employers request when looking at college admissions & verification of high school completion. Grade Point Average (GPA) – The average of grade points and number of credits. Dual Enrollment- Courses taken through Alvin Community College which also count for credit with Alvin ISD High Schools. End of Course Exam (EOC) – STAAR Tests at the high school which must be passed in order to be eligible for graduation. English 1 and English 2, Biology, Algebra 1 and US History

  5. New Terms: Grade Level Classification How do I know what grade level classification my student is… • High School Grade Levels are classified by the number of credits earned by the end of the year. • Freshman – any student with less than 6 credits • Sophomore – a student who has earned at least 6 credits after their 2nd year of high school • Junior – a student who has earned at least 12 credits after their 3rd year of high school • We may use the term “graduating junior” or “repeat junior” to classify 4th year students who have not yet earned the required 19 credits to be a senior • Senior – any student who has earned 19 Credits after their 4th year of high school or by January of their 3rd year with a signed and approved Early Graduate Agreement and Plan

  6. Differences you need to know • Attendance/Loss of Credit • Verification of Enrollment • Schedules • Athletics- Not one class, but determined by sport • Organizations/Clubs – something for everyone • Volunteering – Do it, record it

  7. Attendance • To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student in 9th – 12th grade must attend class at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. A student who attends at least 75 percent but fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered may receive credit or a final grade for the class if he or she completes a plan, approved by the principal, who allows the student to fulfill the instructional requirements for the class. • All absences, whether excused or unexcused, will be considered in determining whether a student has attended the required percentage of days. Alvin ISD Student Handbook, pp 30-33

  8. Schedule and Change Requests • Late fall and early spring, we begin the high school course request process for all students • By March, we are asked to turn in our numbers to district administration for review to determine how many teachers will be need in the new school year • When students change their mind after we have turned numbers in, it can cause classroom crowding and students can possibly not receive the courses they changed into • We will send home a course request verification in Early May for your student to send in any corrections or changes at that time. • Any changes after this time, may or may not be considered

  9. Schedules and Change Requests • Schedule Change Policy: • Once school begins, any schedule change will only be considered based on the following circumstances: •        Student is a senior and not scheduled in a course needed for graduation. •        Student has already earned credit for a course currently scheduled. •        Student does not meet prerequisite(s) for a scheduled course. •        Student was dismissed from a program requiring approval. • Submission of a change request does not guarantee approval for schedule change. Approval or denial may be based on the conditions above, student’s intended graduation plan, and seat availability in the replacement course. Student must follow current schedule until notified that a change has been made. • Pre-AP and AP students may petition to move from an advanced class to a regular-level class of the same content area according the time listed in the Pre-AP/AP contract. Students who remain in the AP or PAP course must wait until the end of the first semester to request a transfer to the regular-level course. Please be aware that these changes are also based on seat availability and any schedule change at this point may involve more than one class. • During the first couple of weeks of the semester, schedules may be changed by administration to balance class sizes as needed. • Keep in mind that some schedule changes may require a change in graduation plan and/or endorsement.

  10. Graduation PlansFoundation + Endorsement

  11. Distinguished Level of Achievement The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires: • 4 credits in math including Algebra II • 4 credits in science • All Foundation High School Program requirements • At least one endorsement To be eligible for the top 10% automatic college admissions, students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement.

  12. What is an Endorsement? • A career pathway (in college terms it’s a major) • An opportunity to study an area of interest prior to college • Consists of a cohesive sequence of elective courses in a selected pathway • Student’s earned endorsements will appear on their high school transcript • Student’s could earn more than one endorsement

  13. Performance Acknowledgments A student may earn a performance acknowledgement by: • Earning 12 dual credit hours with GPA 3.0 or higher • Proficient bilingualism or biliteracy • Earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam • Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT or ACT • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

  14. Research Your Post-Secondary Options • Please research your post-secondary plans • What will get you out of high school may or may not get you into your college of choice • Some colleges still require 4 years of social studies • Some colleges do not recognize foreign language substitutions • Some colleges want both chemistry and physics

  15. Grade Point Average • Grade points are accumulated each semester based on the semester average in the class • Regular on-level courses are set on a 6.0 scale • Pre-AP and Dual Enrollment are on a 7.0 scale • Advanced Placement (AP) are on a 8.0 scale

  16. Class Rank - Why are GPA and Class Rank important? • Public colleges within the state of Texas (except University of Texas top 6%) offer guaranteed admittance to any student who graduates in the top 10% of their class • In accordance with Title 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §5.5(e), high school rank for students seeking automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution on the basis of class rank is determined and reported as follows.   • Class rank shall be based on the end of the 11th grade, middle of the 12th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the application deadline. • The top 10 percent of a high school class shall not contain more than 10 percent of the total class size. • The student's rank shall be reported by the applicant's high school or school district as a specific number out of a specific number total class size. .

  17. How do I improve my GPA • Course selection is key • Our 6.0 GPA scale allows students to receive weighted grade points for the more academically challenging courses • Choosing from advanced courses and doing well in those courses is the best way to improve your student’s GPA • Keep in mind a student has to earn credit in the course to benefit from the weighted grade points

  18. Grade Point Average (Q) = PAP scale 7.0 (D) = Dual credit scale 7.0 (P) = AP scale 8.0 SM1SM2 Eng 1 (Q) 85 = 2.75 91 = 3.05 Alg 1 94 = 2.7 88 = 2.4 Bio (Q) 79 = 2.45 83 = 2.65 AP HGeo(P) 82 = 3.1 91 = 3.55 PE 100 = 3.0 99 = 2.95 Sp 1 92 = 2.6 94 = 2.7 Art 1 98 = 2.9 96 = 2.8 Sum of all semester grade points = 39.6 Divide the sum by number of semester classes 39.6 / 7= 5.65714 the quotient is carried to 5 digits. • Counselors audit transcripts each summer to verify credits earned and ensure that students are in the correct classes to satisfy their requirements • When is rank published: • Sophomores are ranked at the end of the 10th grade year • End of each semester for Juniors • Official calculation for Top 10% is at the end of junior year • Final senior rank for graduation seating will not be published until the end of 3rd nine weeks of their senior year • Hand calculation is tedious but not impossible – different cohorts of students have different GPA regulations. This process will give you a ballpark number. • Assign the grade points using the grade scale in the previous slide for each semester grade • Add up all the scaled points • Divide by the number of semester classes

  19. Alvin High School, Michelle DeLeonManvel High School, Rebecca RootShadow Creek High School, Vincincia Wright Advanced Academics Program

  20. What is a Pre-AP or AP Class? • Pre-AP, or Pre-Advanced Placement, courses are classes designed to get you ready for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. • AP classes are college-level courses offered in high school • Students take an AP Exam at the end of the course to measure their mastery of the college level work • Students who score a 3 on a 5 point scale will receive college credit for the course • AP Human Geography and Computer Science Principles are the two AP Courses available for freshmen students

  21. What are the benefits? • Students have opportunities to explore topics in depth • Taking AP is valued in the college admission process • AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences • Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college and as a result, save money on college tuition.

  22. *National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) http://www.nacacnet.org/ Factors Colleges Consider for Admissions*

  23. AHS AP Course Offerings • AP Capstone: AP Seminar, AP Research • Arts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio, Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio, • English: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition • History and Social Sciences: European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History • Mathematics and Computer Science: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science PAP/AP and Computer Science Principles • Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1: Algebra-based, Physics C: Mechanics • World languages: French Language and Culture, Spanish Language and Culture

  24. Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Course Offerings for Freshman: • PAP English I • PAP Biology I • PAP Algebra I • PAP Geometry • PAP Algebra 2 • PAP World Geography • AP Human Geography • PAP Spanish 2 • Academic Decathlon I • Computer Science Principles

  25. ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGEDual Enrollment ProgramAlvin ISD Get a jump on your college education!

  26. Qualifications: The successful dual credit student should • be highly motivated • be able to stick to a goal • be able to meet deadlines • make above average grades • possess good study habits • meet the course prerequisites

  27. ACC/AISD Dual Credit Program • French I/II/III/IV DC • Spanish I/II/III/IV DC • Business Information Mgmt. I DC • Art Appreciation DC • Music Appreciation DC • English III and IV DC • Government / Economics DC • US History DC • Pharmacy Tech DC • Anatomy & Physiology DC • EMT DC • Psychology and Sociology DC • Speech DC • College Algebra / Pre-Cal DC • and so much more!

  28. Dual Credit Career & Technical Pathways • Automotive Technical Certificate • ECA/EMT Certificate • Culinary Arts Certificate • Pharmacy Tech Certificate • Welding Certificate • Drafting Certificate *No Tuition *No TSI Required

  29. ACC/AISD Dual Credit Program Steps to getting started… • Select courses with high school counselors • Complete • ACC Online Application • Early Admission Contract • Testing – Prior to turning in course request • Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment at your school or ACC • Pass the sections of TSI Assessment for the classes you chose • Attend Dual Credit Orientation • Summer 2019 • Pay for courses and purchase books in August 2019 Application, Contract, and TSI Testing must be completed by … April 26, 2019

  30. Alvin Community CollegeDual Credit ProgramAlvin ISD ACC Dual Credit Advisor Located at your high school to conveniently serve you! Alpha Trevino Alvin High School 281-245-2726 atrevino@alvincollege.edu

  31. JB Hensler College and Career Academy Carolyn Paloski College and Career Advisor 281-245-2160 cpaloski@alvinisd.net

  32. Automotive Technology (Dual Enrollment with ACC) • Collision Repair • Construction • Culinary Arts • Graphic Design • HVAC • Information Technology • Veterinary Technology • Welding Business and Industry Endorsement • Advanced Level Career and Technology Center • Focus on preparing students to • earn industry recognized certifications • Graduate college and career ready • Rigor and Relevance • Dual Enrollment is available for 5 pathways through ACC • All pathways qualify for a graduation endorsement • Pathways and certifications are based on anticipated job growth for the surrounding region source: Texas Workforce Commission • Commuter Campus • Open to all AISD students grades 10-12 • AISD transports students to and from their home campus during the school day • Interest Forms are required to attend • Information can be found online and in the high school counseling office Certification Pathways • Barbering • Certified Medical Assistant • Certified Nurse Assistant • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Dental Assistant • Emergency Medical Technician (Dual Enrollment with ACC) • Paralegal (Dual Enrollment with ACC) • Pharmacy Technician (Dual Enrollment with ACC) Public Service Endorsement JBHCollege and Career Academy STEM Endorsement • Industrial Design (Dual Enrollment with ACC)

  33. Save the date! 1/26/19 at JBH College and Career Academy

  34. Assets Academy at JBH August Lee School Counselor 281-245-3037 alee@alvinisd.net

  35. ASSETS is one of the 4 high schools in Alvin ISD The ASSETS Advantage ASSETS Academy at JBH • This is a school of choice – students choose to attend. • Good option for CTE students in certification pathways who want to stay at the JBH campus all day. • Dual credit, credit recovery and initial credit opportunities • There is an application and interview process. • Information is available with your school counselor. • Small academic classes • (15 students/class) • Provides intervention for social, personal, and academic conflict. • Staff plays active, supportive role for each student. • Provides schedule flexibility to meet specific needs.

  36. 4 Year Plan • Your student will be asked to choose a career based on their current interests and plans • We will then create a 4 Year Plan for high school to help prepare them for this eventual career and/or college pathway • We know this will change and there are ways to change this plan as he/she moves through high school

  37. Where do we start? • Take a career interest inventory • Career Coach through ACC https://alvincollege.emsicc.com/?radius=&region=Houston-The%20Woodlands-Sugar%20Land%2C%20TX • http://www.texascareercheck.com/ExploreCareer/InterestProfiler • http://www.educationplanner.org/students/career-planning/find-careers/career-clusters-activity.shtml • https://www.yourfreecareertest.com/ • Research the education requirements for your potential career – 2 year or 4 year or certification • Look for colleges/tech schools that specialize in your chosen major • Work with your counselor to plan appropriate coursework to provide you with the foundation necessary to move on to the next level of instruction

  38. What can you get out of high school besides a diploma? Recognized State Certifications Culinary EMA and EMT Emergency Medical Technician HVAC Information Technologist Law – Jailer and Paralegal Pharmacy Technician Veterinary Assistant Welding • ACC Dual Degree – Associates Degree and HS Dipolma • Preparation to enter a 4 year college/university • Recognized State Certifications • Auto Collision Repair • Auto Tech • Barbaring • CMA – Certified Medical Assistant • CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant • Construction Technology • Cosmetology

  39. Transition Timeline • Now through the first of February • Research career interests • Take the career interest inventory • If you have a college or university in mind, look at their entrance requirements now – this information can help build your 4 yr plan • Talk to your counselor about possibilities • 4 year university/college • 2 yr degree • Certification program • Talk to current teachers about student strengths and weaknesses to determine the level of courses for next year. • In the first weeks of February – Parents and Students will meet with their counselor and/or counselors from the high school to create their 4 year plan and choose courses for next year • We are going to begin one now so you will have an idea of the process and can have some meaningful questions when you go to the Elective Fair and CTE Extravaganza

  40. Suggested 9th Grade Courses English 1 Algebra 1 (for students who have not had Alg. 1 in JH) Geometry (for students who have had Alg. 1 in JH) Biology W. Geography or AP Human Geo. PE (Athletics/Marching Band/Cheer/Dance-PE/Color Guard) Foreign Language (Spanish/French) Or Fine Art (Art/Band/Choir/Theater Arts/Dance) Endorsement Course (located on Endorsement Pathway page in Course Guide)

  41. Upcoming Events AHS Elective Fair MHS Elective FairJanuary 24th January 30th5:30 – 7:00 5:30 – 7:00AHS Cafeteria MHS CafeteriaCTE ExtravaganzaJB Hensler College and Career Academy January 26, 201910:00 – 1:00

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