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Course Selection Time. 2013 - 9 th Grade. What do I take? How many credits do I have?. When? Where?. Course Selection Cards Due no Later than Friday, February 27 Turn them in to Your English Teacher. Parent Informational Meeting. Please attend February 26, 2009 6:30 in Cafeteria.

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  1. Course Selection Time 2013 - 9th Grade What do I take? How many credits do I have?

  2. When? Where? Course Selection Cards Due no Later than Friday, February 27 Turn them in to Your English Teacher

  3. Parent Informational Meeting • Please attend • February 26, 2009 • 6:30 in Cafeteria

  4. Materials Needed Course Catalog Green Course Selection Worksheet Note: It is recommended that you write your course selections in PENCIL!!

  5. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLANS More information on page 12

  6. Credits Needed to Graduate26– Distinguished + Advanced Measures26 – Recommended23 - Minimum WHITEHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL

  7. Class Standing 9th grade………………..0-5 credits 10th grade………………5.5 -10.5 credits 11th grade………………11 – 16 credits 12th grade………………16.5 + credits Remember—you need at least 16.5 credits by the end of the summer to be classified a senior!!!! THESE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

  8. Whitehouse Recommended PLAN26 creditsPage 14 • English I, II, III, & IV • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & 4th Math Choice • IPC, Biology, & Chemistry OR Biology, Chemistry, & Physics & 4th Science Choice • World Geography, World History, & US History • Government ½ cr. • Economics ½ cr. • Physical Education l ½ cr. • Health ½ cr. • Language Other Than English 2 cr. • Fine Arts 1 cr. • Communications Applications ½ cr. • Technology Application 1 cr. • Electives 3.5 cr.

  9. The DISTINGUISHED PLAN • All the same course requirements are the same as the Recommended Plan EXCEPT • The foreign language requirement is 3 years of the same foreign language AND An additional 4 advanced measures (see page 11 for description)

  10. DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLANPage 14 English I, II, III, & IV Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II & 4th Math Choice Biology, Chemistry, & Physics & 4th Science Choice World Geography, World History, & US History Government ½ cr. & Economics ½ cr. Physical Education 1 ½ cr. Health ½ cr. Language Other Than English 3 cr. Fine Arts 1 cr. Technology Application 1 cr. Communication Application ½ cr. Electives 2 ½ cr. ** Total of 26 credits plus 4 advanced measures * NOTE: IPC can NOT be used as a Science credit on this plan.

  11. Englishpages 18-21 All students must have credits for English 1, 2, 3, and 4 Choices for Freshman Year: Academic English 1 Pre AP English 1

  12. Math pages 21-23 4 Math credits - Algebra 1 • Geometry • Algebra 2 (Minimum Plan may take Math/Models) • Fourth Math Choice (Math Models may be recommended prior to Algebra 2- See math teacher for recommendation. Note: Some 4 year colleges require a 4th year of Math such as Pre-calculus or Fundamentals of College Math – Independent Study.

  13. Science pages 24-26 4 credits IPC, Biology, Chemistry & Physics (or 4th choice) OR * IPC can not be used as a science credit on the Distinguished plan. Minimum Plan – Environmental Systems

  14. Social Studiespages 27-30 • World Geography 1 cr. • World History 1 cr. • U. S. History 1 cr. • Government 0.5 cr PreAP/AP are available in some courses. Dual Credit can be taken your 11th and 12th grade years.

  15. Economicspages 29 Every senior is required to take Economics (one semester) This is a Senior Level Class Academic Economics AP Economics Dual Credit Economics

  16. Language Other Than English Pages 31-32 • Spanish • French • Recommended Plan – 2 credits • Distinguished Plan – 3 credits

  17. Technology Pages 33-34 Every student must have a full credit in a technology course from the following list • Computer Science • Technology Systems • Computer Applications • Web Mastering • Business Computer Information Systems BCIS

  18. Fine ArtsPages 35-39 1 credit required for graduation • Includes • Band • Choir • Theater Arts • Technical Theater • Art • Dance (includes Drill Team )

  19. Other Requirements • PE or an equivalent (three semesters) • No more than four semesters will count for credit towards graduation (p.43 – 45) • One semester of Health or a full year of Health Science Technology (p. 43-44) • One semester of Communications Applications (p.20)

  20. ElectivesPages 45-52 You must have 3.5 elective credits (Recommended) & 2.5 elective credits (Distinguished). Any course taken for credit beyond the requirements is considered an elective. • Examples: Personal Family Development, Child Development, Debate, Journalism, Global Business, Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting, psychology, reading, Ag courses, keyboarding, accounting, etc.

  21. Diversified Career Preparation Can only be taken as a 12th Grader Must fill out application which can be picked up in the counseling office. Must have a job. Must have transportation. Approval is required.

  22. Correspondence Courses(Texas Tech) Page 7 Need approval to take. Maximum of two state required credits. SENIORS enrolled in a correspondence course MUST complete the course and submit a grade to the school by the end of the first semester of the year they plan to graduate. If you are interested in Correspondence Courses talk to your counselor As Soon As Possible!!!

  23. Dual Credit Courses • Students who wish to take Dual Credit Courses (courses which will give you high school and college credit at the same time) should read the THEA WARNING and DUAL CREDIT COURSES WARNINGon page 5. • Most common courses taken at WHS: • Dual Credit English –Dual Credit Government • Dual Credit Economics • You must be in the 11th or 12th Grade and have approval from Counselor.

  24. More Important Items Top 10% Rule – Students who graduate in the top 10% of their class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas if they apply by that university’s deadline. (Rule as of now) TEXAS Grant – Students who qualify for financial aid and also complete the 24 credit Recommended plan may be eligible to receive a grant at the college level.

  25. Virtual School Page 9 • Virtual School classes are offered online for acceleration. • If you are interested in any online course offerings, see your counselor. • A list of course offerings can be found at • http://vhs.sprnet.org/

  26. SAT and ACT Tests Take in the spring of Junior year Pick up packets in Counselors’ Office THEA Test Required for Dual Credit classes Packets available in Counselors’ Office If TAKS, SAT or ACT scores high enough, THEA can be exempted

  27. SAT Spring Test Dates March 14th ---register by February 10th May 2nd —register by March 31st June 6th —register by May 5th Register online at www.collegeboard.com

  28. ACT Spring Test Dates April 4th —register by Feb. 27th June 13th —register by May 8th online at www.actstudent.edu

  29. Summer School2009 • Summer school will be held at Whitehouse High School. • June 8th - July 13st • Listen to announcements for further updates!

  30. Need help with what to take ? Sign up in the counselors’ office for help with your course request Fill out your schedule card in pencil

  31. What do 9th Grade students generally take? • English I (Pre – Ap or Academic) • Algebra I or Geometry • Biology • World Geography • Health/Speech (if not taken) • BCIS • PE

  32. Other Important Items Be realistic in your course selections Make choices you really want List at least three alternate choices for classes Read the catalog carefully for prerequisites and other information

  33. Things to Think About Are you doing what you need to be doing to prepare for college and/or the work you will be doing after high school? Are you going to meet all the requirements for graduation in 2013? If you have questions or concerns, sign up to see your counselor.

  34. Whitehouse Counselor Web Page Testing dates, important announcements, College Preview Dates, Scholarships, Financial Aid information and scrolling upcoming events and announcements

  35. NCAA Scholarship Must satisfy certain requirements. This spring you need to go online and register at www.ncaa.org When you take the SAT or ACT this spring include the NCAA as one of the places your scores will go. (code 9999) At the end of the junior year go back online and get the NCAA transcript release form to mail them a transcript.

  36. Course Requests Due Friday February 27th to Your English Teacher

  37. Your Freshman Year It’ll be here quicker than you think! Are YOU ready?

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