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Arlington Classics Academy CLASS OF 2021!!. Important Information High School. Each High School is unique (check their websites for specific information) http:// www.acaedu.net/Page/1688 Similarities: Clubs/Organizations: Get involved !! School Athletics (2.0 GPA to participate)
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Important InformationHigh School • Each High School is unique (check their websites for specific information) http://www.acaedu.net/Page/1688 Similarities: • Clubs/Organizations: Get involved!! • School Athletics (2.0 GPA to participate) • Attendance is key to success in school • Choose an Endorsement (graduation plan)
Grades • 2 semesters per school year • Permanent grades assigned each semester and these will be on your permanent transcript • 70 or better is required to receive credit for the class
Credits • 1 credit possible per yearly course • 0.5 credit for one semester course • Total 8 credits available per year • Below 70 means NO credit • credits required for graduation
High School Graduation Requirements • 26 Credits total • Social Science (3 credits) • English (4 credits) • Math (4 credits) ACA – P/AP Algebra I/Geom • Science (4 credits) ACA - P/AP Biology • Fine Arts (1 credit) ACA • Physical Education (1 credit) ACA 8th grade • Language other than English (2 credit) ACA • Possible Local Credits • Pass ALL 5 STAAR EOC Exams
Foundation – 22 credits 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 LOTE, 1Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives
Distinguished Level of Achievement • Different from the Distinguished Achievement Plan currently being used for graduation (12th graders). • A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing all curriculum requirements for the FHSP plus: • A 4th credit in mathematics, which includes Algebra 2 • A 4th credit in science • Completion of curriculum requirements for at least 1 endorsement • A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement and be in the top 10% of their class to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.
Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a performance acknowledgement in one or more of the following categories: • For outstanding performance: • In a dual credit course (at least 12 hours with a 3.0 or higher) • In bilingualism and biliteracy • On an AP test (3 or higher) • On the PSAT (commended or higher), SAT (1250 – CR & Math only), or the ACT (28) • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification
Endorsements • A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: • Curriculum requirements for the endorsement • 5 endorsement areas: • Arts & Humanities • Business & Industry • Public Services • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) • Multidisciplinary
Courses that may be added to any pathway: • Professional Communications (.5) (speech) • BIM I / BIM II • Accounting I / II • Principles of Information Technology • Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
What does this mean for students? • Students will have the opportunity to create a path towards graduation that is individualized to allow them to realize their post-secondary goals • By the end of the student’s 9th grade year, they will need to have a personal graduation plan on file with the counselor to ensure these goals are met.
9th Grade Classes • English I • Algebra I (Geometry or Algebra II) • Biology or Physical Science (Chemistry) • World Geography or World History • PE (ACA students receive this credit in 8th grade) • Spanish II/III or other Foreign Language • 3-4 Electives (depending upon your choice of HS)
Advanced Classes • Dual Credit • Benefits of Dual Credit (receive both college & HS credit) • Eligibility Requirements (passing score on TSI) • College credit and High School credit • AP (Advanced Placement) • Benefits of AP classes
Mrs. Gaylene Greathouse Middle School Counselor 817-987-3325 ggreathouse@acaedu.net http://www.acaedu.net