10 th -11 th Grade Parent Information Night

1. 10th -11th Grade Parent Information Night Tomball Memorial High School January 29, 2019

2. TMHS Counselors Please feel free to contact your child’s counselor with specific questions you may have about their graduation plan. • A-Da Sheri Forsyth • De-J Mindy Fuller • K-O Angie Wartick • P-ThSharena Coffin • Ti-Z Lashelle Nix

3. Graduation Requirements

5. Foundation Graduation Program 4 credits ELA 3 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits LOTE 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit PE .5 credits Health .5 credits Speech 4 credits Electives TOTAL: 22 credits

6. Endorsements • STEM • Business & Industry • Arts & Humanities • Public Services • Multidisciplinary

7. +Endorsement/Distinguished Level of Achievement • Curriculum requirements for Foundation & at least 1 Endorsement area • 4 credits in Math incl. Algebra 2 • 4 credits in Science • 6 electives for a TOTAL of 26 credits • *Mandatory to be eligible for the top 10% Automatic Admission

8. Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a Performance Acknowledgement for: • 12 hrs. of Dual Credit with a “B” or higher in each course • “3” or higher on an AP exam • PSAT commended scholar • SAT math (410)+ reading (520) • ACT score of 28 • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license (educ, welding, health sci)

9. STAAR/EOC Dates • April 9, 2019 – English I • April 11, 2019 – English II • May 7, 2019 - Algebra I • May 8, 2019 – Biology • May 9, 2019 -US History

10. Course Selections for 2019-2020

11. Course Selections -Timeline • February 5th- Elective Fair in Cafeteria 5:30 to 6:15 • February 6th - Course Selections in 2nd period class • February 8th – Verification sheets go home • Course selection changes due by February 14th • See TMHS website (under Academics tab) for the TISD High School Course Selection Guide

12. Local Credit Options (Seniors Only) • Office Aide • No State Credit awarded, local credit only • Does not figure into GPA calculation • Student must be in good standing with attendance and discipline

13. Local Credit Options (Seniors Only) • Late Arrival or Senior Release • Students must have enough state credits to be eligible • Students must have passing scores on all state required STAAR EOCs • Students must be off campus during release time

14. Post Secondary Planning

15. What are my options? • Four year university • Community or Junior College • Associate degree or certificate program • Military • Many branches and scholarships available to help you fund your education • Tech School • Certifications for specific job areas • Work

16. 10th/11th Grade Checklist • See check list handouts • SAT/ACT Test Dates handout

17. Understanding Your PSAT Scores - Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i-bOhSzyig

18. SAT/ACT • College entrance exams – attempting to predict how well you will do in college • Most colleges accept either SAT/ACT. • Check out both to see if you have a preference. Some students perform better on one over another. • See concordance to compare scores. • Recommended to take in the spring semester of the junior year • See Test Prep section of TMHS College & Career Page for more resources: • https://tmhs.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=506341&type=u&pREC_ID=738573

19. College Board Opportunity Scholarships - Video https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00248

20. Hours: Students can begin accumulating hours in the summer prior to their freshman year. An average of 40 hours per school year is recommended Cumulative total of160 hours by senior year More specific guidelines and how to track hours: http://tmhs.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=506341&type=u&pREC_ID=943680 Community Service Cord

21. Scholarships • Available for every grade level – majority for graduating seniors • Create a profile with scholarship search websites like Cappex.comand Fastweb.com. (See TMHS C&C Webpage) • Apply for all scholarships that you're eligible for! • Be proactive and stick to deadlines - plan to submit scholarship applications early! • Follow directions closely! • Keep a list of scholarships you apply for and any offers you receive.  

22. Majors & Minors NightFeb. 12th at TMHS (6 – 8:00 PM) • Parents and students may pick and choose sessions from a variety of topics like the college admissions process and specific majors presented by college representatives. • Sessions include careers in business, engineering, nursing, the veterinary field, music majors and more! • Spanish session available!

23. Summer College App and Essay Camp • Information sessions on the application process and essay writing • College reps will be available to help seniors complete their college applications and edit their essays. • More information to come!

24. Advanced Placement Dual Credit

25. Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit (DC) • Both can earn college credit. • Colleges can award a student credit based on AP exam scores. The student must be enrolled in the college before credit is awarded. • Lone Star College awards Dual Credit on the transcript at the end of the semester the student is enrolled in the college course. • Both give 15 quality points per semester toward high school GPA. • Must pass class to earn quality points. The TISD Course Description Book provides course descriptions and requirements.

26. Advanced Placement (AP) • AP courses are open enrollment. • Expectation is that all students take the AP exam during the first two weeks of May. • Students are required to pay for each AP exam taken ($99 per test). • Fee waivers are available for students eligible for free/reduced lunch.

27. AP cont. • College credit is based on AP exam scores. Scores range from 1 to 5. Passing scores range is from 3 to 5. Most colleges require a 3 or higher. Check with each college for required passing score. • Texas public schools must accept 3 or higher. • Students earning below a 70 for the semester in any AP course may be removed for the spring semester.

28. Dual Credit (DC) • Student dually enrolled in TMHS and Lone Star College. • Courses taken on TMHS campus. • Student is responsible for course(s) tuition, textbook, and fees. • Grade and credit posted on both high school and college transcripts. • Credits are accepted by Texas public colleges and universities. Check with each college/university for credit transfer details. • Transfer Equivalency Guide

29. Making an Informed Decision: AP vs. DC • Research what colleges are accepting and requiring, as well as degree requirements. • https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies • Research the expectations/work load of each course. • Carefully consider time commitment and be able to balance academic load with extracurricular activities, family life, or other outside commitments.

30. Dual Credit

31. What is dual credit? • TISD, in partnership with Lone Star College – Tomball, offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn high school credit and college credit simultaneously. • Benefits: • Saves money because tuition is waived • Head start on college credit • No travel time to a college campus • DC students have access to LSC library, Wellness Center, and Tutoring Lab.

32. Important DC Guidelines • Registration for DC starts at TMHS – cannot register directly with LSC • Must qualify for college level courses with test scores • Pass all grade level EOC exams • Be aware that different courses may have different requirements TMHS sets official deadlines not LSC • DC semester average of “C” or better in all courses is required to continue in the program. • All DC courses must be taken at the high school.

33. Guidelines, cont. • FERPA form must be on file with LSC for parents to have access to student’s information. • Parent Consent & Waiver for Minors form is required for students 17 and under. • Students are responsible for the purchase of their textbooks. • Some courses require summer assignments. • It is the student’s responsibility to be aware whether the college course will transfer to his/her college of choice and for their major. • Be aware of Texas public university rules regarding taking excessive college hours toward a degree. • http://registrar.unt.edu/registration/excessive-hours

34. Dual Credit Courses

35. English & Social Studies Dual Credit Classes Offered ** The number of credit hours is requested when applying to college.**

36. Math & Science Dual Credit Classes ***These are only one-semester courses at the college level, so you will only register and pay for these courses in the semesters indicated. However, they are all full year courses here at TMHS.***

37. Mandatory Meetings for Students NEW to DC First Time in Dual Credit Student Meetings - For any student who is not currently taking dual credit classes and wants to take dual credit classes next year! • Pick ONE meeting to attend (LGI): • Feb. 6 - 7:00 AM or 3:00 PM OR • Feb. 8 - 7:00 AM or 3:00 PM Make up meeting is available if there is a conflict.

38. Mandatory Meetings for Students Returning to DC Returning to Dual Credit Student Meetings - For any student who is currently in dual credit classes and wants to take dual credit classes next year! Pick ONE meeting to attend (LGI): Feb. 14 - 7:00 AM OR 3:00 PM Make up meeting is available if there is a conflict.

39. 4 Steps to dual credit • Apply on-line to LSC-Tomball • Testing/Placement (Qualify) • Register for Classes • Pay your fees (Registration and payment for Spring classes happens in Fall 2019) Let’s take a closer look!

40. Step 1:  Apply to Lone Star College – Part 1 Completing the Application • Go to Apply Texas - www.applytexas.org • Create an account. • Follow instructions on Dual Credit Webpage to complete application. • You’ll receive an email from Lone Star College with your LSC ID within 2 days. • Complete the Google Form - tinyurl.com/DCForm19. • Set up your MyLoneStarby retrieving USERNAME and setting up PASSWORD.

41. Help in College & Career Center Get help with your LSC Application on most days. Check with Mrs. Phelan for availability. • Before school – 7:15 AM • After school – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

42. 1(866)614-5014 LSC Help Desk

43. Step 1: Apply to Lone Star CollegePart 2 - Pre-Assessment Activity • Required for students who do not qualify with SAT/ACT scores. • Access the link in your MyLoneStar account in the Applicant Tab in the blue box. • Pre-Assessment Activity includes information about TSI format, videos, and practice questions. • Activity must be complete PRIOR to receiving a testing ticket.

44. Deadline Feb. 14th • Complete Pre-Assessment Activity • Complete Google form with LSC ID and course requests • Week of Feb. 19th- Testing tickets will be given to those who have completed Step 1 and have submitted Google Form

45. Step 2: Qualification with Placement Testing Placement Tests • TSI (Texas Success Initiative offered at LSC) • Accuplacer(offered at LSC for Calculus only – need to take TSI first) • SAT - March 9th test date (register by Feb. 8th) • ACT – too late to meet final deadline ** Previous SAT/ACT scores may be used ** LSC requires official test scores to be sent by testing agency

46. Exempt from TSI with SAT/ACT Scores • Complete Step 1 by February 14th • (Pre-Assessment Activity not required) • Google Form submitted with LSC ID# • Copy of qualifying test scores (SAT/ACT) • Registration packet will be given earlier.

47. Exemptions with SAT/ACT For most classes: SAT – EBRW – 480/ Math – 530 ACT – Comp 23/ English 19/ Math 19 Chemistry: EBRW – 480/ Math - 570 ACT – Comp 23/ English 19/ Math 23 Calculus: EBRW – 480/ Math – 670 ACT - Comp 23/English 19/ Math 27

48. QualifyingMeeting Texas State Initiative (TSI) • All DC students must be at college level in both Reading and Writing for ALL courses except MATH 1314 (College Algebra).   • TISD STRONGLY encourages students to be at college level in reading and writing areas for DC courses. • Students will be given a chart with placement scores at their meeting. • Math and science courses have specific math requirements. • Each course has a different requirement – above or below college level. • Please check requirements carefully!

49. Placement Testing TSI Option • Most students take the TSI (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) to qualify for DC classes • Reading, writing, and math sections TSI Test Prep Lonestar.edu/test-preparation Testing fee waived for first time DC students taking the TSI • Didn’t pass a section?  You can retest that section. • $10 per section to retest • Don’t procrastinate on testing!!!

50. Testing Ticket • Students who complete Step 1 (Parts 1 & 2) by Feb. 14th will be able to pick up their testing ticket in the cafeteria the following week. • Students who do not submit them on time may be able to pick up a testing ticket from the College & Career Center if available. • Do not lose your testing ticket!  I will not issue another one. • May request one at LSC – Tomball Enrollment Services