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PARENT PRESENTATION FOR 2019-2020

This presentation outlines the high school requirements for students entering high school in 2019-2020, including credit requirements, End of Course exams, grade classifications, and dual enrollment opportunities. Attendees will learn about the necessary credits to complete graduation requirements and the importance of meeting attendance guidelines. Additionally, the different levels of core courses and their impact on ranking will be discussed. Prospective students will also receive information on dual enrollment opportunities and the steps they need to take. For more information, please refer to the 2019-20 Curriculum Bulletin available on the school's website.

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PARENT PRESENTATION FOR 2019-2020

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  1. PARENT PRESENTATIONFOR 2019-2020

  2. High School Requirements for students entering High School 2019-2020 All students are required to earn 26 credits to complete graduation requirements and pass all End of Course (EOC) exams. Review ENGLISH………. 4 CR MATH…………… 4 CR SCIENCE………. 4 CR SOC ST …………4 CR FINE ARTS………1 CR PE……………….. 1 CR LOTE……………. 2 CR TRANS……….. 1 CR PREP…………….1 CR ELECTIVES……. 4 CR TOTAL 26 CR

  3. STAAR/End of Course Exams Approach MeetsMasters

  4. FRESHMAN (9th)…………….. 0-5.5 credits SOPHOMORE (10th)………… 6-12.5 credits JUNIOR (11th)………………….13-19.5 credits SENIOR (12th)…………………20-26 credits Grade CLASSIFICATIONS PLEASE NOTE: Grade levels are determined by credits alone.

  5. Failing Grades • Attendance What can affect your grade classification? A student must be in attendance 90% of the time in each class. For each semester, a student with over 9 days absences in any course/period, the student will lose credit for the course even if they are passing.

  6. Look at * student passed class but no credit given

  7. Encourage students to meet a performance acknowledgment

  8. Hb 5 foundation curriculum PLEASE NOTE: **Every year a student is in high school they are required to take an English, math, science and social studies, therefore if you’re ahead in these subjects, you will be required to take additional courses in your final years of HS. All core classes including those with an asterisk(*) count towards rank.

  9. All core courses and some electives have different level to choose from: • CP – College Prep • Pre-AP – Pre-Advanced Placement • AP – Advanced Placement • D – Dual Enrollment Choosing a level

  10. Only the core courses of English, math, science, and social studiesare used for ranking. ranking 7 6 5 4 *Summer dual enrollment does not count for rank except for STC Academy students. *Please review the Curriculum Bulletin for 2019-20 for information on courses that count for rank. 3 2 1

  11. Prospective students must: • Demonstrate college readiness as indicated by the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) or other approved testing instruments • Meet entrance requirements for the college/university • Understand the final dual grade will be reflected on both high school and college transcript • Understand courses taken off campus for dual credit will be counted for ranking purposes (fall & spring only) • Understand all university deadlines and procedures must be followed as they are considered college students • Seek guidance from high school counselor Dual enrollment opportunities

  12. Search for the 19-20 Curriculum Bulletin at www.mcallenisd.org for specific descriptions of courses Review curriculum bulletin

  13. QUESTIONS?? PREGUNTAS??

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