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Transitioning to High School

Transitioning to High School. Barbers hill high school ninth grade parent orientation. counseling office staff. Leah Veazey Counselor A-F Shari Lippe Counselor G-M James Harris Counselor N-Z Kerri Dauzat Secretary 281-576-2221 ext. 1211. Handouts. High School Timeline

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Transitioning to High School

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  1. Transitioning to High School Barbers hill high school ninth grade parent orientation

  2. counseling office staff • Leah Veazey Counselor A-F • Shari Lippe Counselor G-M • James Harris Counselor N-Z • Kerri Dauzat Secretary 281-576-2221 ext. 1211

  3. Handouts • High School Timeline • Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning • Getting the Most out of High School • High School Parent Guidebook • BHISD Website

  4. Planning for High School • Schedule • Period 1 7:35 – 8:29 • Period 2 8:34 – 9:29 • Period 3 9:34 – 10:28 • Period 4 10:28 – 11:58 (includes a 30 minute lunch) • Period 5 12:03 – 12:57 • Period 6 1:02 – 1:56 • Period 7 2:01 – 2:55 • Credits: Students must earn 26 credits during 4 years to graduate. High school credits are earned by semester. • .5 credit is earned for 1 semester • 1.0 credit is earned for a full year

  5. Graduation Requirements Students must meet the following requirements to graduate: • Complete therequired 26 creditsfor either the • Recommended High School Program (RHSP) OR • Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) • Meet State Assessment Requirements • State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

  6. Credit Requirements • Ninth Grade 0.0 - 5.5 credits • Tenth Grade 6.0 – 12.5 credits • Eleventh Grade 13.0 – 18.5 credits • Twelfth Grade 19.0 or more credits

  7. Recommended High School Program (RHSP) • 4 English: English I-IV • 4 Math: Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II + 4th Math Option OR Alg. I/Geometry/ Math Models/Algebra II • 4 Science: Biology, Chemistry & Physics + 4th Science option • 4 Social Studies: World Geography, World History, US History, Government and Economics • 1 PE or equivalent (Band, Athletics, Cheerleading, or Dance) • 1 Fine Art (Band, Choir, Art, Theatre Arts, Dance or Floral Design) • .5 Professional Communications (Speech) • 2 Foreign Language (Spanish/American Sign Language) • 5.5 Electives • 26 Total Credits

  8. Distinguished Achievement Program(DAP) • 4 English: English I-IV • 4 Math: Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II + 4th Math option • 4 Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 4th Science option (IPC will not satisfy Science credit, only as elective) • 4 Social Studies: World Geography, World History, US History, Government and Economics • 1 PE or equivalent (Band, Athletics, Cheerleading, or Dance) • 1 Fine Art (Band, Choir, Art, Theater Arts, Dance or Floral Design) • .5 Professional Communications (Speech) • 3 Foreign Language (Spanish /American Sign Language) • 4.5 Electives • 26 Total Credits

  9. Distinguished Achievement ProgramFour Advanced Measures Students wishing to complete the DAP for graduation must complete four advanced measures from the following: Dual-Credit Courses Each semester of a dual-credit course with a grade of B or higher Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Each AP exam score of 3 or higher

  10. Planning for High School COURSE CATALOG • Lists all courses available at the high school campus. • Course levels available: Regular, Pre-AP, Dual Credit, or AP. • Prerequisites and/or recommendations are listed for each course. • Course Catalog access BHISD Website High School Counseling

  11. Planning for High School Developing a Four Year Plan NAVIANCE REMEMBER: This four year plan is flexible and is reviewed and updated yearly to meet each student’s needs and interests.

  12. Sample Four Year Plan

  13. STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness EOC End of Course

  14. EOC-End of Course Exams

  15. Advanced Academics Program

  16. LEVELS OF COURSEWORK • PAP: Pre-Advanced Placement (College Board) • Dual Credit: High School and College Credit (Lee College) • AP: Advanced Placement (College Board)

  17. PAP/AP vs. Dual Credit • PAP courses in grades 9, 10, and 11 prepare students for AP courses. • Successful completion of an AP course gives students high school credit. • Scoring well on an AP test (3, 4, or 5) gives students college credit, depending on the institution. • Weighted grade points are awarded to PAP and AP courses (5.0, 6.0). AP courses can be an advanced measure on the Distinguished Achievement Plan.* • Successful completion of AP coursework is the best indicator for college success and ranks as one of the leading indicators for admission into the most competitive colleges and universities. *if certain criteria are met • PAP courses in grades 9, 10, and 11 can also prepare students for dual credit courses. • Successful completion of a dual credit course gives students high school credit and college credit (Lee College). • Weighted grade points are awarded to Dual Credit courses (5.5) that are taken during the regular school day in the fall and spring semesters. DC courses taken during the summer do not count toward GPA but can be applied as an advanced measure on the Distinguished Achievement Plan.* • Successful completion of dual credit coursework can be an indicator of college success and is a consideration for most colleges and universities. *if certain criteria are met PAP and AP Courses Dual Credit Courses

  18. Profile of a Student in an Advanced Course • Organized • Strong time management skills • Strong and consistent study habits • Self-sufficient; self-directed • Ability to multi-task • Commitment to the rigor and pacing of the course • Commitment to the work assigned *Restrictions on schedule changes

  19. Career and Technical Education: Where your Future Begins! Laura Acosta- CTE Coordinator • CTE courses give students an opportunity to explore and prepare for the world of work. • Most of our Career Clusters have articulated courses at Lee College for faster AA degree completion.

  20. CATE Clusters at BHHS

  21. CTE-Life Skills for the 21 Century • Ag- 2012 State Winner in Wildlife Production, Star State Degree “Top Ten of Texas” • Construction Tech- 2011, 2012 Chambers County Youth Project Show Grand Champion, Grand Reserve • Dual Credit Drafting-6 students inducted into Lee College Phi Theta Kappa (Requirement: Dean’s List 3 semesters) • Accounting- 2011 5 State Qualifiers, 2012 2nd Place District, 2012 -1 State Qualifier • Business/BPA- 2011 State Winner, National Finalist, 2012 National Finalist, 2013 5 National Finalists • Law Enforcement-2nd Place Officer Down Competition

  22. Looking ahead… Students: • Be involved. • Be connected with school organizations/clubs. • Begin an academic resume that highlights your activities, service, leadership, work, and enrichment.

  23. FISH CAMP Coming Soon 2013…See you then!

  24. Thank you for attending! * A copy of this presentation will be posted on the high school counselors’ webpage.

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