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Arlington Classics Academy CLASS OF 2022!!

Learn about essential information for high school seniors at Arlington Classics Academy including graduation credits, core courses, endorsements, and elective choices. Stay informed to plan your academic pathway effectively.

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Arlington Classics Academy CLASS OF 2022!!

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  1. Arlington Classics Academy CLASS OF 2022!!

  2. 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 (GPA, UIL rules to participate) • Attendance is key to success in school • Choose an Endorsement (graduation plan)

  3. 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 each course

  4. Credits • 1 credit possible per yearly course • 0.5 credit for one semester course • Total 7-8 credits available per year • Below 70 means NO credit • 22-26 credits required for graduation

  5. High School Graduation Requirements • 26 Credits total (with Endorsement) • 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 credits) ACA • Possible Local Credits • Pass ALL 5 STAAR EOC Exams (Eng1, Eng2, Bio, Alg1, US History)

  6. Required Core Courses

  7. Foundation – 22 credits 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 LOTE, 1Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives

  8. Distinguished Level of Achievement • Different from the Distinguished Achievement Plan previously used for graduation (prior to 2017-18 SY). • 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)

  12. 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

  13. What does this Graduation Plan 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.

  14. 9th Grade Classes (traditionally) • 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 I/II/III or other Foreign Language • 2-4 Electives (depending upon your choice of HS & Endorsement)

  15. 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

  16. Personal Graduation Plan

  17. Questions???

  18. Mrs. Gaylene Greathouse Middle School Counselor 817-987-1909 ggreathouse@acaedu.net http://www.acaedu.net

  19. 9th Grade @ ACA • English I (PAP) • Geometry (PAP) (PAP Algebra I) • Chemistry (PAP) (PAP Biology) • World Geography • Spanish III (PAP) (PAP Spanish II) • 3-4 Electives (depending upon your Endorsement)

  20. 9th Grade ACA Elective Choices TECHNOLOGY • Principles of Information Technology • Principles of Business & Finance • Principles of AV Technology • Computer Science FINE ARTS • Art I or Art II • Music Appreciation • Theatre Arts I • Choir I • OTHER • Speech/Comm App • Office Aide

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