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ITS TIME!!!!

ITS TIME!!!!. Time to start making plans for next year. Which leads into the next year and then before you know it will be GRADUATION!!. Don’t doubt it for a moment Time flies Make a plan and come out ahead. POST SECONDARY = COLLEGE READY. CTE CERTIFICATIONS

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ITS TIME!!!!

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  1. ITS TIME!!!! Time to start making plans for next year

  2. Which leads into the next yearandthen before you know it will be GRADUATION!! Don’t doubt it for a moment Time flies Make a plan and come out ahead

  3. POST SECONDARY = COLLEGE READY • CTE CERTIFICATIONS • TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS • MILITARY CAREER • ASSOCIATE DEGREE (2 year degree) • BACHELOR DEGREE (4 year degree) • GRADUATE DEGREES • Master’s Degree (4 year degree + 2) • Doctoral Degree (Bachelor’s + Master’s + 2 years)

  4. Here’s What You Need to Know! • What is a passing grade? • What is a credit? • What is a transcript? • What is a graduation plan?

  5. High School Graduation 26 Credits INCLUDE: • English: 4 Credits • Mathematics: 3 Credits • Science: 3 Credits • Social Studies: 3 Credits • Physical Education: 1 Credit • Languages Other Than English: 2 Credits • Fine Arts: 1 Credit • Electives: 5 Credits • with an Endorsement • Start your high School Classes in 8th grade.

  6. What Graduation plans are available in GISD? • Foundation (Minimum) • Foundation w/Endorsement (Recommended) • Foundation w/Endorsement + Performance Acknowlegement(Distinguished) Choosing a plan will depend on if you want to take AP/DC classes and more demanding classes.

  7. 8th Grade ClassesEveryone will have a 7 period day 4 Core Subjects ELA 8th grade Math 8th grade Science Social Studies All 8th Grade electives are high school credit!!!! • English I • Algebra I • F&W, Dance or Athletics PE CREDIT • Art, Choir, Band, or Theater ArtsFINE ARTS CREDIT • GTT Gateway to Technology ELECTIVE CREDIT • Spanish I or Spanish I AP Foreign Language Credit OR High School Credit Options

  8. Some of the opportunitiesfor 8th graders: • Gateway to Technology • This is a class focusing on science, technology, engineering and math. • Spanish IV AP • If you are already a Spanish speaker you will have the opportunity to take a screening test to determine your admittance to the class THEN YOU COULD EARN 4 CREDITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH BY PASSING THE FINAL AP EXAM AT THE END OF THE COURSE

  9. Why Should I Start Taking High School Classes Now? • To get a head start on your credits! • To give you more room in your schedule to take electives like fine arts or career-prep classes • You will have opportunities to take more college classes! • Get started on your GHS credits in 8th grade!

  10. 8TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS

  11. Obstacles to avoid… • Poor Attendance • Missing Assignments • Loss of Credit • Missed Deadlines • STAAR Failures

  12. Focus on developing… • Good Study Habits • Being Responsible • Making Positive Choices • Becoming Independent • Planning Well • Setting Goals All students will have a Graduation Plan in place for their future!

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