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Tuloso-Midway High School Orientation 2016-2017

Find out the registration dates for the upcoming school year at Tuloso-Midway High School. Students are required to bring a copy of their draft schedule to room 224B.

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Tuloso-Midway High School Orientation 2016-2017

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  1. Tuloso-Midway High School Orientation 2016-2017

  2. REGISTRATION SCHEDULE FOR 2016-2017 March 15th: Holmes March 16th: Grey March 17th: Maldonado March 18th: Hayes March 24th: Gonzalez March 28th: Hoelscher April 1st: Sosa April 11th: Covarrubiaz April 14th: Walker, McDonnel April 15th: Ayarzagoitia *Students need to report directly to room 224B and bring a copy of their draft schedule. Please post their registration date in your classroom.

  3. Registration • It is very important that students give serious consideration to class requests. Courses requested in the spring of the current school year will be classes scheduled in the fall of the following school year. Tuloso-Midway High School requires a full schedule enrollment for all students with the following exceptions: • Junior or senior students enrolled in the work-study program are allowed to have a shortened school day, provided prerequisite criteria are met. • Seniors are permitted an early release period at the end of the day.

  4. SCHEDULECHANGES Schedule changes will be made automatically for classes that do not make, missing courses or when conflicts occur. If a schedule change is requested, a schedule change form must be secured, signed by the student, parent, sponsor/coach if applicable and approved by the principal. Students remain in class until the schedule change request is made by the counselor. Do not jeopardize attendance. All necessary schedule changes should be completed before the first day of class (i.e. missing a class period, missing core subject, etc.). Students may not start a new class after the fifth day of school and/or semester(s).

  5. GRADINGSYSTEM Grading System & Classification Letter & Number Grades Classification* State Credits__ • A = 90-100 Freshman (first year in HS) • B = 80-89 Sophomore 5- 9.5 (second year) • C = 70-79 Junior 10-14.5 (third year) • F = 69 and below Senior 15 (fourth year) __________________________________________________________________ Page 5

  6. PRE-AP AND AP PROGRAM (Advanced Placement) • The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) is an opportunity for students to pursue college-level studies while still in secondary school and to receive advanced placement, credit or both in college. AP tests are offered during the spring semester. • Pre-AP and AP enrollment, requires the following upon entry to the course: • Contract to be reviewed by student and parent then signed by student, parent and teacher. • Abide by the contract rules Note: If a student fails at the first grading period or semester, a schedule change will be made to a regular course. Page 5

  7. Pre-AP Classes • Do not OVERLOAD yourself! • Please consider these courses only for subjects in which you excel. • It is important to understand some of these courses have summer projects. • These courses have heavy time commitments, nightly homework assignments. Page 5

  8. WEIGHTED COURSES • Weighted courses are those, which are advanced or accelerated, that are beyond the scope of the regular curriculum. The courses, once original grades are posted on the transcript, are given additional weight when calculating the grade point average. The additional weight of ten (10) points per semester are added to the total semester grade points to determine the weighted grade point average (WGPA). Page 6

  9. AP vs Dual Credit • Advanced Placement • Nationally recognized • College hours (depending on AP exam score) • Rigorous curricula • Tests are offered in the Spring • Dual Credit • Specific eligibility requirements • Hours are transferrable to most Texas public colleges and universities • 78 college hours offered • Depending on GPA, a student may take up to 4 classes per semester

  10. See pages 7-9 in your course catalog for more information on Dual Credit classes.

  11. CLASS RANKING POLICY • Class Rank: Effective with the 1993-94 school year, a weighted grade point average (WGPA) shall be used to determine class ranking and shall be the grade reported on the official transcript. *See page 9 for the exceptions. • Cum Laude: For the Class of 2017: Students who have attained an overall academic average of 90 percent or above, have been enrolled in the Distinguished Achievement Program curriculum with four advanced measures, advanced placement (AP) and/or dual credit (college) courses shall graduate cum laude. For the Class of 2018 and beyond: criteria to be determined, pending school board approval. • Valedictorian: The graduate with the highest WGPA on the Distinguished Achievement Program curriculum with four advanced measures, advanced placement (AP) and/or dual credit (college) courses, and has been in attendance in the district for the preceding two years shall be designated valedictorian. In case of a tie, refer to School Board Policy. • Salutatorian: The graduate with the second highest WGPA on the Distinguished Achievement Program curriculum with four advanced measures, advanced placement (AP) and/or concurrent enrollment (college) courses, and has been in attendance in the district for the preceding two years shall be designated salutatorian. Page 10

  12. National Honor Society • Invitations/applications are handed out in November when Junior ranks are ready • Invitations are based on grades and applications that demonstrate leadership, character, scholarship and service • Applications are evaluated on a point system • Acceptance and denials will come out in January • Induction is always held the third Thursday in January • Contact NHS sponsor if you have additional questions Page 10

  13. NCAA STANDARDS: KNOW THE RULES Pages 11-12 The requirements for eligibility to participate at Division I differ from those required at Division II. Criteria to look for: Core courses, test scores & grade point average. Note: Log on to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net to register during junior year.

  14. Diploma Plans- Class of 2017 Students are required to take the “four by four” core curriculum: four years of English, mathematics, science and social studies for twenty-six (26) credits. Pages 13-18

  15. DIPLOMA PLANS- CLASS OF 2018 & BEYOND Foundation Requirements (22 Credits) Foundation + Endorsement (26 Credits) Pages 19-20

  16. What is an Endorsement? • Selecting an ENDORSEMENT is like choosing a MAJOR in college! It’s your career pathway into your field of interest. • There are 5 Endorsement Areas with each having several programs of study: • *Some students will graduate on the foundation plan without an endorsement under special circumstances pending committee meeting approval.*

  17. Tuloso-Midway ISD Endorsement Programs of Study

  18. 1 Endorsement Example 2 Business & Industry Endorsement Ag Mech & Metal Fab Program of Study 3 4+

  19. Selecting an Endorsement • Now is the time to get serious about selecting an endorsement! Consider…. • What are my interests and future goals? • Where do my elective credits fit within the endorsements and programs of study? • What classes do I still need to take to meet the requirements of their chosen endorsement and program of study? More information on course descriptions and programs of study sequences can be found in your course catalog.

  20. Distinguished Level of Achievement • A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by completing the following: • Successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program • Earning at least one endorsement • Earning 4 credits in science and 4 credits in mathematics which must include Algebra 2 *Earning this recognition means you are eligible for top ten percent automatic admission.*

  21. Performance Acknowledgement • For outstanding performance: • Dual Credit (12 college hours/3.0 GPA) • Advanced Placement (AP) ( score 3 or above) • Exam Performance: • *PSAT (Commended or higher) • *SAT (CR+M score 1250) • *ACT (composite score of 28) • Business Industry Certification or License • * examples Certified Nursing Asst. Pharm Tech

  22. Know Your Goals Before You Plan • Goal--attend a 4 year college or university? • Goal--attend a 2 year community college? • Goal--enter the workforce immediately upon graduating from high school? • Regardless of your answer…AIM HIGH!!!!!! (all goals will require education and proper planning.) • All Goals Lead Toward a Career…Plan a pathway to achieve the goal.

  23. Page 47-60 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS English 2 2 semesters/1 credit/1 period Grade Placement: 10 Prerequisite: English 1 Chemistry 2-semesters/1 credit Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisites: Biology and IPC (depending on plan), Algebra 1 and completion or concurrent enrollment in a second year math.

  24. ADDITIONAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • Fine Arts • Journalism • Languages other than English • Physical Education and Health • Naval Science/NJROTC • Speech • Sports Medicine (approval needed) • Student Leadership (approval needed) • Peer Assistance &Leadership (approval needed) CRAFT TRAINING CENTER These courses require elective space in your schedule for a two period class and travel to and from the Craft Training Center (bus provided). • Electrical • Instrumentation • Pipefitting Level • Welding Level II

  25. Non-Credit Local Courses Courses listed below are not used toward state graduation credits.   Grand Central Station (General Learning Lab) Grade Placement: 9th-12th Prerequisite: Teacher, Counselor, Administration approval required Student Assistants Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: Staff, teacher and counselor approval required. Students are selected based on performance, attendance, attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality. Counselors’ Aide (upstairs) Library Aide Office Aide (downstairs) Athletic Aide Attendance Aide Teacher Aide Science Lab-Aide Nurse Aide

  26. Non-Credit Local Courses (cont’d.) Senior Arrival *only for those students who have an athletic period conflict; counselor approval needed Senior Arrival or Leave Grade Placement: 12 One period early release forseniors who have met all graduation requirements.   Students must have a full schedule unless in the work-program or one early release period during 1st or 8th period for seniors (Senior Arrival or Leave). Note: If schedule allows, senior students can elect to take one student aide position and senior leave.

  27. Pre-Registration Draft Form Fall ( S1) Spring (S2) 1. English 2 English 2 2. Geometry PAP Geometry PAP 3. Chemistry Chemistry 4. W History PAP W. History PAP 5. Volleyball 2 Volleyball 2 6. ASL 2 ASL 2 7. Journalism(S1) Health (semester) 8. Choir Choir

  28. QUESTIONS? Be sure to bring your draft copy of your schedule for registration!

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