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Welcome to Freshman Orientation

Welcome to Freshman Orientation. Graduation Plan Freshman 2009-10. Graduation Plans. Minimum – (only for Special Situation) Recommended (majority) Distinguished. English Credits. Recommended Distinguished 4 Credits of English

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Welcome to Freshman Orientation

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  1. Welcome to Freshman Orientation

  2. Graduation Plan Freshman 2009-10

  3. Graduation Plans • Minimum – (only for Special Situation) • Recommended (majority) • Distinguished

  4. English Credits • Recommended Distinguished • 4 Credits of English • English I Pre-AP English I • English II Pre-AP English II • English III AP English III • English IV DC English IV • Pre-AP & AP courses are suggested for the distinguished plan • Regular, Pre-AP or AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan

  5. Mathematics • Recommended Distinguished • 4 credits of Math • Algebra I Algebra I Pre-AP • Geometry Geometry Pre-AP • Math Models or Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP • Algebra II or Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-AP • Math Models must be taken prior to algebra II • If algebra is taken at the JH level, then Calculus or DC Algebra may be taken for the fourthyear of math • Pre-AP, AP & DC courses are suggested for the distinguished plan • Regular or Pre-AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan

  6. Science Recommended Distinguished • 4 Credits of science • Biology Pre-AP Biology • Chemistry Pre-AP Chemistry • Physics Physics • Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology or Environ. Systems or Environ. Systems • Pre-AP courses are suggested for the distinguished plan • Regular or Pre-AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan

  7. Social Studies & Economics • Recommended Distinguished • 4 Credits Social Studies • World Geography World Geography • World History Pre-AP World History • US History or DC US History US History or DC • Government/Economics Government/Economics • Pre-AP & DC courses are suggested for the distinguished plan • Regular, Pre-AP or DC courses will satisfy either graduation plan

  8. Physical Education • Recommended Distinguished • 1 ½ Credits in both Plans • PE • Athletics • Drill Team (Class) • Marching Band (Fall Sem.)

  9. Health & Speech Recommended Distinguished • In Both Plans: • ½ Credit in Health • ½ Credit in Speech

  10. Technology Application Recommended Distinguished • 1 Credit for each Plan • BCIS (Business Computer Information Systems)

  11. Language Other Than English Recommended Distinguished 2 credits 3 credits • Must consist of Level I, II, & III in the Same Language

  12. Fine Arts Recommended Distinguished 1 Credit Fine Art Art Art Band Band Theater Art Theater Art

  13. Additional Requirements • Recommended Distinguished • 3 ½ Credits 2 ½ Credits • Approved Academic Elective Choices • All Plans Require 26 Credits to Graduate.

  14. 4 Year Plan • Recommended:Distinguished • 4 credits of English 4 credits of English • 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Math • 4 credits of Science 4 credits of Science • 4 credits of Social Studies 4 credits of Social Studies • 2 credits of Foreign Language 3 credits of Foreign Language • 1 credit of Technology 1 credit of Technology • ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Health • ½ credit of Speech ½ credit of Speech • 1 ½ credits of PE/Athletics 1 ½ credits of PE/Athletics • 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of Fine Arts • 3 ½ credits of Academic Electives 2 ½ credits of Academic Electives • *4 Advanced Measures • Foreign Language credits must be from the same language • To Graduate under any plan you need 26 credits

  15. Advanced Measures • Distinguished Plan-in addition to 26 credits, a combination of 4 of the following advanced measures must be achieved • A score of 3 or more on the College Board AP examination • A score of 4 or more on an International Baccalaureate exam • A grade of 3.0 or higher on college credit courses • Original research/project • A score on the PSAT that qualifies the student as a Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

  16. Resume • Starting your 9th Grade year…. • Begin writing down every thing that you’re involved in. (sports, academics, clubs, volunteer work, extra activities and awards that you have received) • This will help when you begin to fill out applications for jobs, technical schools & colleges

  17. Sam Blue201 S. BoundsParadise, Tx 76073 • Freshmen Year; 2002-03 • Sports Awards • Football Band • Basketball Algebra I • Tennis Involvement: • Relay for Life • Church - chili supper • Tutoring- Elementary students • Sophmore Year: 2003-04 • Sports Awards • Football Geometry • Basketball UIL – 2nd @ District in Calculator Math • Golf Band UIL – 1st Place Involvement: Relay for Life Annual Community Chili Cook-off

  18. For more Information and Updates: See The School Web Site: www.pisd.net

  19. www.pisd.net • Daily Announcements • Parent Portal • Links from counselors page • College Information • Career Information • Financial Aid • Scholarships • Free test Preparations • Test Dates

  20. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail.940-969-5010 pkronenb@pisd.net

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