Waller Independent School District

1. Waller Independent School District Waller High School 8th Grade Orientation – Class of 2018 March 2014

2. Items to Cover Changes Concerning High School Graduation: What is new and different? House Bill 5 (HB 5) and High School Graduation: Requirements for Students Entering HS in 2014-2015 Course Selection Process for Waller High School

3. Keys to Success in Waller HS Academics Attendance Attitude Take care of the 3 A’s of Waller ISD!

4. Current Graduation Plans – Before HB 5 Minimum High School Program (MHSP) 24 credits Recommended High School Program (RHSP) 26 Credits Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) 26 Credits

5. New Graduation Plan with HB 5 Foundation High School Program (FHSP)with Endorsements 26 credits Required for students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015!

6. Benefits of HB 5 Graduation Plans Student Choice = Motivation Identify Student Interest & Strength Early Align Interest and Strength to Endorsement Choices Align our Career and Technical (CTE) Programs to National & State Licensing Academic Advising

7. HB 5: Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement

8. HB 5: Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement

9. HB 5: Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement

10. HB 5: Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement

11. What is an Endorsement? Endorsement = Career Interest and Goals

12. What is an Endorsement? Elective courses related to career interests and goals A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: Curriculum requirements for the endorsement Four credits in mathematics Four credits in science Two additional elective credits

13. The Five Endorsement Options STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

14. Endorsement:STEM Required Courses: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics Career Cluster: STEM Includes Courses Directly Related to: STEM Career Cluster or Science or Advanced Math (Above Algebra II)

15. Endorsement: Business & Industry Required Courses: 4thYear Math and Science Career Clusters: Agriculture, Architecture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Finance, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, & Marketing, Includes Courses Directly Related to: Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters or Debate or Yearbook

16. Endorsement: Public Services Required Courses: 4th Year Math and Science Career Cluster: Education, Health Science and Human Services Includes Courses Directly Related to: Public Services Career Cluster or AFJROTC

17. Endorsement: Arts & Humanities Required Courses: 4th Year Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Social Studies or English or Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or Fine Arts: Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

18. Endorsement:Multidisciplinary Required Courses: 4thYear Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Advanced Courses (prepares student for workforce or postsecondary education) or Advanced Placement or Dual Credit or Four credits in Each of the Four Foundation Subject Areas (includes Eng. IV, Chemistry and/or Physics)

19. Endorsement Decision Each student shall specify in writing an endorsement the student intends to earn upon entering Grade 9. Students have the opportunity to change endorsements with parent/guardian approval during high school. Be involved in helping your students succeed.

20. Endorsement Decision Waller ISD 8th Graders will take a career/interest inventory tool to assist in leading a student to an endorsement area https://texascollegeandcareer.org “What do I like?” Quiz Electives Expo at each Junior High

21. Endorsement Decision

22. Distinguished Level of Achievement A student may earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement by successfully completing: A total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II. A total of four credits in science The remaining curriculum requirements under the Foundation Graduation Plan The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement. *** In order to be considered for the Top 10% Automatic Admission to a public university in Texas, a student must graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement ***

23. Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn up to 5 acknowledgements for outstanding performance, which will be displayed on diplomas and transcripts: Dual Credit Courses Bilingualism and Biliteracy Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams PSAT/SAT/ACT and or ACT-PLAN Exams Business and Industry Certifications and/or Licenses

24. Testing Requirements for Graduation Students take STAAR EOC (End-of Course) assessments for courses in which they are enrolled as part of their graduation requirement. The five (5) EOC assessments for graduation are: English I English II Biology Algebra I US History **Students must earn a “Satisfactory” or Level II score on each of the five (5) assessments.

25. The Scheduling Process Lots to think about with the new graduation plan Foundation Courses Endorsements Career Pathways NCAA Core Requirements for Eligibility Post-Secondary Plans Your planning begins now!

26. A Typical School Day at Waller HS 9 Class Periods in the Day (7:20 am – 2:46 pm) 4 Core Academic Periods (Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies) 3 Elective Periods 1 Lunch Period 1 SETT Period Earn up to 7.0 credits in a year.

27. Grades Can Determine… Whether or not you receive CREDIT for a class Whether or not you can take certainhigh school courses Whether or not you can be accepted/participate in some academic & extracurricular programs Your GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) which will determine college entrance, scholarships, job opportunities YOUR FUTURE 

28. What is a Credit? Awarded at the completion of a class/course each semester Classes/courses divided into two semesters – Semester A & Semester B Student can earn 0.5 credits for each class/course passed in a semester. Failure in a class/course for the semester = 0 credits

29. What is a Credit? 1stSemester = 7 Classes = 3.5 Credits 2nd Semester = 7 Classes = 3.5 Credits Total Credits in One Year: 3.5 + 3.5 = 7 Credits

30. Promotion Standards

31. What is a GPA? GPA = Grade Point Average Numerical weight given for grade earned in a class/course on a 4.0 scale. Weighted vs. Non-weighted GPA

32. Sample of GPA Comparison

33. Benefits of Pre-AP Core Classes Exposes students to a challenging/rigorous curriculum to prepare for college-level/postsecondary curriculum in future years Increase student’s overall GPA Helps students prepare for Advanced Placement/Dual Credit courses Improve performance on standardized assessments Helps you/parents save $$$$

34. Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Waller HS offers 14 College Board Advanced Placement Courses. Goal is to earn a 3 or higher on college board exam to transfer to a college/university Waller HS offers 38 dual credit college hours through Lone Star College – Tomball. Research now what will transfer to your postsecondary school!!!

35. Waller High School Four Year Graduation Plan

36. Jr. High Courses for High School Credit Art 1 Theatre Arts 1 Touch Data Entry System (Keyboarding) Communication Applications (Speech) Health Dance 1 Algebra 1 Spanish 1 & 2 What courses have you already taken?

37. Waller High SchoolCourse Selection Sheet

38. English Language Arts Sequence

39. Mathematics Sequence

40. Science Sequence

41. Social Studies Sequence

42. Waller High School Electives9th Grade

43. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Manufacturing Information Technology

44. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways and Coherent Sequence

45. **The number represent the subject credit requirements for admissions. The number in parentheses represents the recommended subject credits(s) for admissions. **College admission requirements may be less rigorous than the requirements for a college major of choice. College Admissions Requirements

46. NCAA Eligibility Division I – 16 Core Courses 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 1 English/Math/Science, 2 Social Studies, 4 English/Math/Social Studies/LOTE Division II – 16 Core Courses 3 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, 3 English/Math/Science, 2 Social Studies, 4 English/Math/Science/ Social Studies/LOTE New Eligibility Requirements 2016 Minimum GPA raised Ten core courses by the end of junior year (7 of which must be from English, Math, and Science) Multi-year scholarships

47. Next Steps in the Process Complete Four (4) Year Graduation Plan Counselors will meet with every incoming 9th grade student & parent to review the completed Four Year Graduation Plan by the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Complete Course Selection Document for 9th Grade for 2014/2015 Complete Waller ISD Endorsement Decision Document Counselors will visit campuses: Schultz JH: March 7th (large group) & March 10th (History classes) Waller JH: March 7th (large group) & March 11th (History classes) Forms due back by March 14th

48. Questions If you have additional questions that were not addressed or answered tonight, please contact the Waller High School Counseling Department at 936-372-3654. Waller HS Counselors: Gena Kellam, Lead Counselor (LI - ROFF) Holly McLean (ROG – Z) Joy McCaffety (E – LE) Tamara Zingelmann (A – D) Christy Smith, College/Career Counselor

49. Thank You  Thank you for coming to learn about the new graduation plan and the course selection process for Waller High School. ***Thank you to Alief ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Cy Fair ISD, and Houston ISD for sharing information with Waller ISD.