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Taking it to the Next Level

Taking it to the Next Level. Summer Creek High School Class of 2015 +. Who’s Who at SC?. Trey Kraemer, Principal Paul Edwards, Associate Principal Jennifer Jacobs, Assistant Principal House Principal/Counselor Teams: Copper - Al Segura & Phyllis Cart

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Taking it to the Next Level

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  1. Taking it to the Next Level Summer Creek High School Class of 2015 +

  2. Who’s Who at SC? • Trey Kraemer, Principal • Paul Edwards, Associate Principal • Jennifer Jacobs, Assistant Principal • House Principal/Counselor Teams: • Copper - Al Segura & Phyllis Cart • Carbon - Reginald Spivey & Sharon Garcia • Silver 1 – Eddie Palomarez & Jana Murray • Silver 2 – Kelli Marchiando & Jaya McNair • Gold - Laura Frazier & Neatra McMiller

  3. School Motto

  4. Parent Involvement with SCHS • Home Access Center (HAC) • Grades • Attendance • Email teachers • Know your child’s Counselor and Principal • PTSA • Booster Clubs • Volunteers

  5. HISD Course Guide • Valuable Information on: • Career Pathways • GPA/Credits • Course Placement • Course Descriptions • Graduation Plans • Links from SCHS Website and www.bridges.com

  6. Recommended Plan (26 cr) Class of 2015+ 4 English 4 Math 4 Science + 4 Social Studies • 1 credit of PE classes, athletics, or a PE substitute • 2 credits of (the same) Foreign Language • 1 credit of Fine Arts • .5 credit of Speech (Teen Leadership) • 5.5 additional elective credits

  7. Distinguished Achievement Program • Recognizes exceptional achievement • Still 26 credits • Third credit of the same foreign language • Four “advanced measures” – any combination of: • Preapproved research project • AP Test Score of 3 or higher • PSAT recognition • 80% or higher in College Credit course

  8. Honors/PreAP Classes • Available in many subject areas • General rule: • Should have an “A” in current on-level class • OR an “A” or “B” in current Honors/Pre-AP class • Open enrollment (teacher input recommended)

  9. Advanced Classes (H, PreAP, AP) • WHY??? • Prepare for college • Earn higher GPA • Possible college credits through AP exams and Dual Credit • Learn to think, read, and write critically and analytically

  10. Who should take Advanced Classes? • Self-motivated • Hard-working • Challenge-seeking • Capable of handling faster pace • Willing to do more than the basics (more challenging projects) • Extra time to invest, but still keep BALANCE

  11. English English 1 or English 1 PreAP 9th 10th English 2 or English 2 PreAP 11th English 3 or AP English 3 English 4 or AP English 4 or English 4 Dual 12th

  12. Math Algebra 1 Geometry or Geometry PreAP Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 PreAP Algebra 3 College Algebra Dual PreCalculus PreAP/Dual AP Statistics or AP Calculus/Dual

  13. Science 9th Biology or Biology PreAP 10th Chemistry or Chemistry PreAP 11th Principles of Physics or Physics or Physics PreAP 12th Any 4th year Science

  14. Social Studies 9th World Geography or World Geography PreAP 10th World History or AP World History 11th US History or AP US History or US History Dual 12th Government or AP Government or Government Dual Virtual Economics or AP Economics or Economics Dual Virtual and

  15. Languages Other Than English • Choose from: • Spanish • French • American Sign Language • Must take 2 years of the SAME language • Ex: Spanish 1 & Spanish 2 • Wait until 10th grade UNLESS: • You’re in Spanish 1 this year • You plan to take 3 or 4 years of high school foreign language

  16. Fine Arts • Choose from: • Art • Theater • Tech Theater • Orchestra • Band • Choir • Dance • Floral Design • Must have one full credit of the same class.

  17. Teen Leadership • One semester course • Meets state requirement for Communication Applications • Focuses on: • Developing Clear Communication Skills • Making Decisions and Setting Goals • Building Character • Fostering Healthy Relationships • Dealing with Stress and Conflict • STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for ALL 9th Graders

  18. Ways to Meet the Physical Education Requirement • PE Classes • Athletics (any school sport) • Fall semesters of Cheerleading • Fall semesters of Band • Army Junior ROTC • Off-Campus PE through approved vendor (requires approved application)

  19. Journalism Health Debate JROTC Desktop Publishing Digital Graphics & Animation Touch System Data Entry Business Info Management Money Matters Intro Cosmetology AVID 1 Principles of: Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Business/Mktg/Finance Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Law/Public Safety/Security Electives All Available 9th Grade Electives are listed in Bridges. Options include:

  20. AVID • 1 credit elective taken each year • Prepares students for college success • Helps motivated “A-B-C” students with advanced classes • Focus on study skills • 2 year commitment • Applications available • Interview required

  21. Basketball Baseball (Boys Only) Cross Country Football (Boys Only) Golf Soccer Softball (Girls Only) Swimming Diving Tennis Track Boys Volleyball (Girls Only) Wrestling Phys Ed Trainer Athletics

  22. Academic UIL Art Club AVID Club Band Bon Appetit Club Bulldog Bodies Bulldog Book Club Bulldog Bots Bulldog Leadership Club Cheerleaders Choir Christian Music Club Christian Student Union Color Guard Debate Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fishing Club French Club Future Women of America Honor Society Journalism Key Club ROTC Spanish Club SCTV Starlettes Student Council Theatre School Involvement

  23. Course Selection Process Students: • Four year plans developed in Bridges • Course selection for 2012-2013 populated Parents: • Review course selections at www.bridges.com • Email counselor with change requests • Verification sheets will be distributed after spring break • Check SCHS Website for deadlines

  24. Advanced Academics Parent Meeting May 22nd, 2012 6:00PM Items Addressed: Purchasing books for summer reading in English. Updates on Advanced Classes for 2012-2013

  25. Help??? • Email a Summer Creek HS Counselor at any time. Contact information is available on our counseling Website. • 9th and 10th grades: A-F, jaya.mcnair@humble.k12.tx.us G-M, neatra.mcmiller@humble.k12.tx.us N-Z, jana.murray@humble.k12.tx.us • 11th and 12th grades A-J, phyllis.cart@humble.k12.tx.us K-Z, sharon.garcia@humble.k12.tx.us

  26. STAAR EOC For Parents Summer Creek High School

  27. The new STAAR EOC assessments will be implemented with first time freshman in 2011-2012. (Cohort 2015)

  28. English reading and writing will be tested on two separate days.

  29. Graduation Requirements In order to graduate, a student must have a cumulative score of the EOC assessments taken in each content area that indicates Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance.

  30. Graduation Requirements A student must achieve a minimum score for each EOC to count towards the student’s cumulative score in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies.

  31. Graduation Requirements A student’s cumulative score is determined using the student’s highest score on each EOC assessment.

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