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GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Roundup

GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Roundup. 2011-2012. CLASS OF 2014. aGENDA. Introductions Course Selection Process….Counselors Grades, GPA, Class Rank, Credits Graduation Plans Course Sequencing PAP/AP Dual Credit Important Dates. Principal: Leslie haack.

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GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Course Selection Roundup

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  1. GEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOLCourse Selection Roundup 2011-2012 CLASS OF 2014

  2. aGENDA • Introductions • Course Selection Process….Counselors • Grades, GPA, Class Rank, Credits • Graduation Plans • Course Sequencing • PAP/AP • Dual Credit • Important Dates

  3. Principal: Leslie haack Assistant principal assignments and counselor assignments • Alpha • AP • Counselor • A-J • K-Z • Nate Session • Tim Walker • Carin Reeves • Christy Tucker • Instructional Coordinator • Destiny Pickett • Registrar • Sandra Luckett • Secretaries • Mindy Brown, Campus Secretary Veronica Moreno, AP Secretary • Kimberly Sabin, Counselor Secretary Mary Villarreal, Registrar Clerk

  4. credits

  5. Grading scale

  6. Semester grades • All daily grades, quizzes and test grades will be recorded as numbers in the grade book. Six weeks and semester grades will also be averaged and recorded on the report card numerically.Example: 80% 20%

  7. High school credits • High school credits for students in grades 9-12 are awarded on a semester by semester basis. If a student fails the first semester full-year course and passes the second semester, the two semester grades will be averaged to determine whether the student has earned a passing grade for the year.*Example: 65 (1st semester) + 75 (2nd semester) = 70 avg. Credit will be awarded for both semesters. * Only for the 4 core areas and foreign language

  8. High school credits Cont’d • However, if a student passes the first semester of a full-year course, but fails the second semester, the second semester grade cannot be averaged, and the student must repeat the second semester of the course for the four core classes and foreign language only.Example: 80 (1st semester) + 60 (2nd semester) = 70 Avg Second semester credit will not be awarded. Student must repeat the second semester course through Online Courses/Night School Outside LCISD or Summer School.

  9. Grades are important

  10. Graduation plans 26 Credit Recommended High School Plan 26 Credit Distinguished Achievement Plan + 4 Measures – Can be found in Course Catalog

  11. Graduation requirements

  12. Sophomore mid year Example

  13. Math sequencing Typical Course Selection Options for Mathematics, Grades 8 - 12 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Pre Cal./ Stat AP Alg I Geom. Alg II Calc. Alg I/ Geom. Math Elective Alg II Pre Cal. Calc. Pre Cal./ Stat/AMDM ------ Alg I Geom. Alg II ------ Alg I Geom. MMA Alg II

  14. science sequencing Typical Course Selection Options for Science, Grades 8 - 12 9th 10th 11th 12th Physics/ POT 4th Science Elective Biology Chemistry Physics/ POT * IPC Biology Chemistry * IPC Biology POT Chemistry * IPC must be taken prior to Chemistry.

  15. The advanced placement (ap) program • The AP Program offers college-level instruction to the academically successful student while in high school with the option of taking an Advanced Placement examination to possibly qualify for college credit. AP students are expected to work at an accelerated pace and to engage in outside reading and independent learning. The curriculum of AP courses is determined by College Board and focuses on preparing the student to take the Advanced Placement examination for that course. • While AP courses are open to any student who wishes to take on the additional challenge of this advanced curriculum, students who choose to enroll should be prepared for the additional rigor of the course. AP and AP/GT courses concentrate on providing students with rigorous college level instruction while preparing students for the AP exams. • Students are responsible for checking and ensuring that the college they are planning to attend will award credit for AP examination scores.

  16. Dual credit • US History for 11th Grade • Pre-Calculus • Calculus NOTE: There is an application for WCJC you must complete to enroll in dual credit. It is the students responsibility to enroll with WCJC. Applications can be picked up at the counselor’s office.

  17. rank Class rank • Class Rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for grades 9-12. • A student’s GPA is derived by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester courses attempted. • Rank comes from the registrar’s office and cannot be determined before this time.

  18. Weighted gpa Class of 2014

  19. TRANSCRIPT

  20. FIGURING YOUR GPA WEIGHTED SCORE 78 85 100.1 82 95 93 533 4.0 UNWEIGHTED 2 3 4 3 4 4 20 SUBJECT English I Algebra I World Geog. PreAP IPC Art I Health GRADE 78 85 91 82 95 93 Total Score • Take the total score. • Divide the total by the number of courses attempted. • 20 ÷ 6 courses = 3.33 • The student’s weighted GPA: 533 ÷ 6 = 88.83

  21. Academic achievement record (Transcript) Grades Test Scores GPA Class Rank ALL Classes Taken It is YOUR record. Make it a SUCCESSFUL one!

  22. Pe credit • PE • Athletics • Band (Fall only) • Drill Team (Not Dance) • ROTC • Cheerleading (1st Year Only)

  23. Tips on how to balance school and activities: • Being involved is important! • Every student must determine the right combination of courses and activities. • Appropriate choice of course level is key! balance

  24. Calendar: grhs course selection timeline Feb. 1 – 3 Students received information during advisory and attended grade level assemblies. Feb. 7 GRHS Course Selection Roundup Night Feb. 1-9 Course Selection Teacher Signature Days Feb. 10 Completed course request sheets due to Advisory teachers (with required teacher signatures and parent signatures). Feb. – Mar. Counselors review student course requests and credits. Late Spring Students receive course verifications in the mail.

  25. Course catalog • General Information • Graduation requirements • State Assessment Requirements • High School Course Descriptions • Prerequisites • Grade Restrictions • Junior High Information * The Course Catalog lists all courses offered in LCISD. Our course selection sheet is tailored to the classes GRHS can offer.

  26. Sophomores

  27. Course listings

  28. Course listings

  29. Completed mock course selection sheet

  30. Summer school information • Terry High School • First Semester June 7-22 • Second Semester June 25-July 11 • More information on registration and courses will be available in April. • Houston Learning Academy summer school information also available in April.

  31. Upcoming test dates AP Tests – May 2 - 13 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

  32. Welcome to the GRHS COUNSELOR CORNER Visit the George Ranch High School’s Counselor Corner at: http://www.lcisd.org/schools/HighSchools/GeorgeRanchHighSchool/Counselor GRHS Counselor Corner

  33. ADDITIONAL TIPS • Take a strong academic program • Get involved in school activities • Participate in community activities • Take advantage of educational opportunities • Ask questions, seek answers, see/call our counselors

  34. See ya next time at the ranch

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