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Welcome from the L.C. Anderson High School Counseling Department

Welcome from the L.C. Anderson High School Counseling Department. Counseling Department. Jessica Roussel – A-D jessica.roussel@austinisd.org , 414-7914 Ashlee Pope – E-J ashlee.pope@austinisd.org , 414-7911 Rebecca Lyons – K-N rlyons@austinisd.org , 414-7910

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Welcome from the L.C. Anderson High School Counseling Department

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  1. Welcome from the L.C. Anderson High SchoolCounseling Department

  2. Counseling Department • Jessica Roussel – A-D jessica.roussel@austinisd.org, 414-7914 • Ashlee Pope – E-J ashlee.pope@austinisd.org, 414-7911 • Rebecca Lyons – K-N rlyons@austinisd.org, 414-7910 • Trisha Callaway – O-R trisha.callaway@austinisd.org, 414-6325 • Geoff Harter– S-Z geoffrey.harter@austinisd.org, 414-7913 • Cindy Garza, Counselor Secretary, cynthia.garza@austinisd.org, 414-7912

  3. Block SchedulingRegular School Day • A Day – Odd numbered classes (1, 3, 5, 7) • B Day – Even numbered classes (2, 4, 6, 8) • Lunch is determined by 5/6 period class

  4. Graduation RequirementsFreshman 2010-2011 • Recommended Plan – 26 credits • Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26 credits 3 years of the same Foreign Language PLUS 4 advanced measures (see SSIG for details on advanced measures)

  5. Recommended Plan • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits • Science – 4 credits • Social Studies – 4 credits • Physical Education – 1.5 credits • Language Other Than English – 2 credits • Fine Art – 1 credit • Health - .5 credit • Speech - .5 credit • Elective Courses – 4.5

  6. English (4 credits) • English I • English II • English III • English IV

  7. Mathematics (4 credits) • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • 4th Math Course (Math Modeling, Advanced Math Reasoning, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, or Calculus BC) • If taking Math Modeling, it MUST be taken before Algebra II

  8. Science (4 credits) • Biology • Chemistry • Physics or Principles of Technology, • Fourth science class (IPC, Advanced Biotech, SR&D Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, or Astronomy) • If taking IPC, it must be taken BEFORE Chemistry and Physics • IPC does NOT count toward the DAP (students who take IPC can double up on science later)

  9. Social Studies (4 credits) • World Geography • World History • US History • Government • Economics

  10. Physical Education (1.5 credits) • Includes Personal Fitness • Can substitute Athletics, Drill Team (Belles), Marching Band, Dance Guard, or Cheerleading • Approved OCPE Waiver (Off Campus PE) • Anderson Sports: Baseball Football Basketball Soccer Cross Country Softball Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling Tennis GolfSwimming • Lacrosse is offered as an OCPE course

  11. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – (2 credits for Recommended, 3 for DAP) • Any two (or three) levels of the same language • Spanish • French • German • Latin • Chinese

  12. Fine Arts (1 credit) • Art • Dance • Band • Choir • Orchestra • Theatre Arts • Theatre Tech • Guitar • Songwriting • History of Rock and Roll

  13. Other Required Courses • Health (.5 credit) • Speech (.5 credit) Must be Communication Applications

  14. Elective Courses • Recommended – 4.5 • Distinguished – 3.5 • Any course taken beyond the required amount becomes an elective

  15. Elective Courses for 9th Graders • Teen Leadership (AHS requirement) • Greek Mythology • Journalism • Debate/ Public Speaking/ Oral Interpretation • Business Information Management • Digital and Interactive Media • Graphic Design and Illustration • Computer Programming • Web Technologies • Audio Video Production (Filmmaking) • Engineering, Design, and Presentation (Robotics) • Animation • AVID • Sports Medicine

  16. Advanced Placement Courses • English – English III and English IV • Mathematics – Calculus AB or Calculus BC and Statistics • Science – Biology II, Chemistry II, and Physics B/C • Social Studies – US History, US Government, Macroeconomics, Psychology • Languages – French IV, German IV, Latin IV, Spanish IV, Spanish Literature V, Chinese IV • Art – Studio Art, 2-D Studio Design • Music – Music Theory

  17. International Baccalaureate • IB Learners strive to be: Inquirers Open-minded Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Risk-takers Communicators Balanced Principled Reflective • Diploma – Need to take all Pre-AP classes • Certificate – Need to be in Pre-AP in the IB areas • Apply in the Spring of the Sophomore Year • Do not have to have been in IB in middle school to apply

  18. Grade Point Average/Rank • GPA/rank will be determined by the following courses • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits • Science – 4 credits • Social Studies – 4 credits • Language other than English – 2 credits • If a student takes more than the required amount in a subject, the highest grades will be taken

  19. End of Course Exams • EOC’s will be required in the following classes: • English I, II, and III • Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II • Biology, Chemistry, and Physics • World Geography, World History, and United States History • EOC grade counts as 15% of the final course grade • A cumulative score will be required in each subject (amount not determined yet) • Can retake; however, only the first administration will count for the GPA

  20. Course Selections Students are encouraged to select the most challenging courses they can handle in order to prepare for continuing their education through high school to college and beyond. Students are also encouraged to choose electives based on their interests.

  21. Clubs Latin Club/Junior Classical League Leadership Council Little Dresses for Africa Little Theatre CompanyMu Alpha Theta, the National Math Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor Society Philosophy Club Physics ClubRed Cross ClubRiver WatchSpeech and Debate Team Tailgating Club Ultimate Frisbee Club Writer’s Club Yoga Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes FIFA Film Analysis Club Film and Photography Club Food for Thought Culinary Club French Club Future Teachers of America Gaming and Animation Club Gay Straight Alliance German Club Green Club Harry Potter Culture Club Hip-Hop Club Junior Statesmen of America Key Club Knitting for the Needy ACE Club Adventure Club Amigos Anime Club Art Club Astronomy Club Ballroom Dance Club Bike Club Breakdancing Club Cheese Appreciation Club Chinese Culture Club Cookie Club Creative Writing Club Culinary Arts Club Darfur Awareness Club Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

  22. Thinking about the Future • Keep all report cards, test scores, and letters of recommendations. • Create a resume with all volunteer work, clubs, athletics, awards, etc. and update regularly. • Check to see if any middle school grades were transferable to high school. • Make sure your report card grades are correct. • Find out how to qualify for NHS, Alpha Beta, Language Societies, etc. • Start thinking about college careers NOW. • Get involved in an activity at school . • Stay informed by visiting your counselor.

  23. Get Connected • AHS Website – andersononline.org • Teacher webpages • Tutoring schedule for all teachers • Links to extracurricular webpages • Trojan Times • Sign up link on AHS website • Weekly e-mail with calendar, notes from principal, important notices, etc. • Parent Connection • Check grades • Get attendance alerts • Will receive password information in the fall

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