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Argyle High School Parent Meeting

Join us for the 8th Grade to Freshman Transition meeting at Argyle High School. Learn about course registration, GPA and rank, graduation plan, endorsements, and more.

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Argyle High School Parent Meeting

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  1. Argyle High School Parent Meeting Course Registration 2019-20 8th Grade to Freshman Transition Class of 2023

  2. Argyle High School Principal: John King Assistant Principals: Christy Keck Jonathan DeLay Counselors: Margo BigbeeA-F Alisha Roach G-O Kathy Arendt P-Z

  3. Agenda • Hand-outs • Timeline for Course Registration • Course Selection Considerations • GPA and Rank • HB 5 – Graduation Plan and Endorsements • Distinguished Level of Achievement • Professional Acknowledgements • Testing • Important Links • Questions

  4. Hand-outs FHSP Requirements Performance Acknowledgements and Distinguished Level of Achievement Requirements Endorsement Options Personal Graduation Plan Form Course Selection Sheet

  5. Timeline for Course Registration • The high school counselors will be meeting with students in groups this week on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 at the middle school. • The students will receive a registration packet containing the same information that is in your hand-out.

  6. Timeline for Course Registration • The Personal Graduation Plan (4 Year Plan) must be signed by a parent. The students will take the PGP and the registration packet home. • Students will be required to return the signed PGP and Course Request Form. Please turn the forms into Tina Shobe or Jessica Wade at the Middle School before Spring Break.

  7. Course Selection Considerations • If there is a question regarding courses for next year, we encourage students to check with current teachers regarding placement for next year. • Students must pass the related 8th Grade STAAR assessment to be in PAP/AP courses next year. • Schedule changes will be very limited. It is important for students to choose carefully now. • Level changes will need to be completed within the first 6 weeks and only after consultation with teacher, parent and administrator.

  8. Grade Point Average and Rank Class of 2023

  9. Grade Point Average The District shall include in the calculation all grades earned in grades 9-12 for state credit and grades earned for high school credit in grades 7 and 8 Exclusions – • Grades earned by credit by examination • Summer school programs • Courses repeated due to failure • Courses repeated for local credit • Correspondence courses • Marching band in the fall semester for state credit and Drill Team’s PE Substitution credit • On-line instruction

  10. Grade Point Average and Rank • AHS uses a 100 point weighted GPA scale. • GPA is cumulative. • It is recalculated each semester. • GPA determines class rank. • The State of Texas says a student can have automatic admission to any public university if he/she is in the top 10% of the class. The student must complete an application and meet all deadlines. (UT at Austin is the only exception – it is currently the top 6%.)

  11. Grade Point Average • Pre-AP and Honors courses will be weighted by 7% of the semester grade. (This includes UIL courses– limit of two teacher approved UIL courses each school year) • AP and Dual courses will be weighted by 10% of the semester grade. • The grade earned will be reflected on the transcript and report card. The weight is added into the calculation of the GPA. • Most colleges are making admissions decisions based on the transcript from the end of the junior year.

  12. HB 5 – Foundation Graduation Plan and Endorsements Class of 2023

  13. Foundation High School Plan Requires a total of 22 credits to include: • English (4 Credits)– Eng. I, Eng. II, Eng. III and an advanced English • Math (3 Credits)– Algebra I, Geometry and an advanced math • Science (3 Credits)– Biology, IPC or Chemistry IorPhysics and an advanced science • Social Studies (3 Credits)– World Geography or Human Geography AP or World History, US History, Government, and Economics • LOTE (2 Credits)– Spanish I and II or French I and II or American Sign Language I and II • Physical Education (1 Credit) • Fine Arts (1 Credit) • Elective Credits (5 Credits)

  14. Endorsements The FHSP plus at least one endorsement requires 26 credits.  An endorsement is earned by: • completing the Foundations High School Plan (FHSP) • taking a 4th math credit (to include Algebra II) • taking a 4th science credit • completing a specified coherent sequence of courses in one or more of these five endorsement areas: • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) • Business and Industry • Public Services • Arts and Humanities • Multidisciplinary Studies (4 x 4 curriculum)

  15. Endorsements - Multidisciplinary To earn the Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II, an additional science credit and one of the options below. Four credits in each of the FourCore Areas (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) Requires English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit (DC) in the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts. *This endorsement prepares students for most colleges’ high school requirements. It also includes courses required by the NCAA Clearinghouse.

  16. Things To Consider… • In choosing an endorsement, students need to consider interests and career goals. • It is important for students to consider this as career exploration. This is not locking them into a college major.

  17. Things To Consider… • The law states that students may change or add endorsements. But please consider that many of the endorsements require a sequence of at least three courses. • Opting Out - if a student chooses not to seek an endorsement, there is a state-generated form that must be signed by the student and parent. The student may not opt out until the end of the sophomore year or after.

  18. Things to Consider… • Universities are listing their High School Requirements, so be sure and check their websites for the HS courses they require for entry. (Multidisciplinary is required by selective colleges, such as UT and A & M) • Some endorsement options may require students to attend the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex (ATC) in Denton. Students must fill out an application and have three consecutive periods available in their schedule.

  19. Areas of Endorsements • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) • Business and Industry • Public Services • Arts and Humanities • Multidisciplinary Studies

  20. Endorsements - To earn the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) endorsement, you must complete the FHSP,  a fourth math including Algebra 2, 4 science credits to include both Chemistry, Physics and one of the options below: Engineering - Must attend ATC beginning sophomore year to earn this option. • 10th – Intro to Engineering Design (Fall), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Spring) • 11th – Principles of Engineering (Fall), Digital Electronics (Spring), • 12th – Engineering Scientific Research and Design (Fall) (Can Count as 4th Science), Engineering Design and Development (Spring) Math – The student must complete Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II and two additional math courses for which Alg. II is a pre-requisite. Science – The student must complete Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and two additional science courses.

  21. Endorsements – Business and Industry To earn the Business & Industry endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II and an additional science as well as complete one of the options below. (26 credits)CTE Clusters:Architecture and Construction (Must attend ATC)Arts, Audio/Visual and Communications (Must attend ATC)Business Management and Administration (AHS)Year 1 - BUSIM IYear 2 - Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance/Business LawYear 3 - BUSIM II  Year 4 – Business ManagementFinance (AHS)Year 1 - BUSIM IYear 2 - Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance or Money MattersYear 3 - Accounting IYear 4 - Accounting II

  22. Endorsements – Business and Industry (2) Interior Design (AHS)Year 1 – Principals of Human Services Year 2 - Interior Design I Year 3 – Interior Design 2Year 4 – Practicum in Interior Design (2 cr.) Fashion Design (AHS) Year 1 – Principals of Human ServicesYear 2 - Fashion Design IYear 3 – Fashion Design II Year 4 – Practicum in Fashion Design (2 cr.)

  23. Endorsements – Business and Industry Hospitality and Tourism (Must attend ATC) Information Technology (Must attend ATC) Manufacturing(Must attend ATC) Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (Must attend ATC) English-  A coherent sequence of 4 English elective credits that include Journalism I AND at least three levels in Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Newspaper Journalism, Advanced Yearbook Journalism, or Debate.

  24. Endorsements – Public Services To earn the Public Services endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II, an additional science, and one of the options below. CTE Clusters - Education and Training - (Must attend ATC)Health Science - (AHS) Year 1 - Principles of Health Science Year 2 - Health Science I Year 3 – Anatomy and Physiology Year 4 - Practicum in Health Science Human Services - (Must attend ATC) Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security - (Must attend ATC)

  25. Endorsements – Arts and Humanities To earn the Arts and Humanities endorsement, you must complete the FHSP, a fourth math including Algebra II, an additional science and one of the five options below. A total of five Social Studies credits.Four levels of the same Language Other Than English (LOTE).Two levels each of two different LOTE’s.A coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts. Four English elective credits. (A total of 7 credits)

  26. NEW COURSES • Drill Team III • Dance III • Choir IV & Musical Theatre IV • Forensic Science

  27. Distinguished Level of Achievement Class of 2023

  28. Distinguished Level of Achievement • To be considered for the top 10% a student must meet the Distinguished Level of Achievement.Distinguished Level of Achievement may be earned by meeting the four requirements below. The achievement will be noted on the diploma and transcript. • Successfully completing the FHSP • Earning at least one Endorsement -Completing four levels of Science and four levels of Math to include Algebra II

  29. Professional Acknowledgements Class of 2023

  30. Professional Acknowledgements You may earn Performance Acknowledgments on your transcript in multiple areas.Outstanding Performance in Dual Credit Courses by successfully completing 12 college hours of dual credit courses with a minimum grade of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale OR by earning an associate degree while in high school.Outstanding Performance in Bilingualism and Biliteracy in two or more languages by Maintaining an 80% average in English Language Arts courses AND one of the following: • Earning 3 credits in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) with 80% average • Demonstrating proficiency in TEKS Level 4 or higher LOTE with 80% average grade. • Scoring a 3 on AP LOTE exam or scoring an Intermediate-High or equivalent on a national LOTE assessment exam. • If student is and English language learner there are other requirements that must also be met. See your counselor. Outstanding Performance in College Advanced Placement  by scoring a 3 or above on an AP exam. Outstanding Performance on the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT by attaining scores of: • Commended scholar or higher by the College Board on the PSAT/NMSQT • College readiness benchmark scores on at least 2 of 4 on ACT PLAN • Combined 1250 on reading/math of SAT • Composite without writing of 28 on ACT Earning a Nationally or Internationally Recognized business or industry certification or license or government-required credential. [The SBOE defined this as a credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards recognized and supported by a national or internationally known business, industry, profession or government.]

  31. Testing and Accountability Class of 2023

  32. Testing – STAAR EOC’s STAAR Testing (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) The STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessments include: • English I • English II • Algebra I • Biology • US History Students who do not meet minimum standards will be given another opportunity to test in the summer. If the summer score is below the minimum standard or if the student is unable to take the summer assessment(s), the student will be placed in a test preparation/acceleration course.

  33. Important Links • http://www.argyleisd.com/counselor.asp • http://www.ahsgradplans.com/ • http://www.dentonisd.org/Domain/4300 • https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=argyle • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

  34. Questions?

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