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Parent Meeting: 8 th Graders Transitioning to High School

Parent Meeting: 8 th Graders Transitioning to High School. Goose Creek CISD Spring 2014 . Welcome . OUR GOALS: Prepare you and your 8th grade student for high school by: Providing information on graduation requirements (HB 5) and what is being proposed by the state.

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Parent Meeting: 8 th Graders Transitioning to High School

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  1. Parent Meeting: 8th Graders Transitioning to High School Goose Creek CISD Spring 2014

  2. Welcome OUR GOALS: • Prepare you and your 8th grade student for high school by: • Providing information on graduation requirements (HB 5) and what is being proposed by the state. • Sharing information on graduation requirements so that family discussions on Endorsements can begin. • Sharing other important dates and upcoming activities.

  3. New Graduation Requirements House Bill 5 • New Graduation Requirements: • Post Secondary Readiness Bill in Texas • Career Awareness/Exploration/Planning for PK-12 • Post Secondary Readiness • Parental Engagement Component

  4. Personal Graduation Plans • This academic year, parents & 8th grade students will create a plan for high school years and beyond. • Counselors will work with 8th grade students to discuss credits, grades, GPA, junior school promotion & high school graduation requirements. • Additionally, counselors will talk to students about life beyond high school (college & careers).

  5. Performance Acknowledgements Distinguished Endorsements Foundation Plan

  6. Foundation Graduation Plan

  7. Endorsements Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Public Services Multidisciplinary

  8. Endorsements – 26 credits

  9. Arts and Humanities Endorsement Example Foundation requirement * Endorsement requirement

  10. Endorsements – 26 credits

  11. STEM Endorsement example Foundation requirement * Endorsement requirement

  12. Distinguished • Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II • Four credits in science • The remaining foundation plan curriculum requirements • The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

  13. Performance Acknowledgements Outstanding Performance • In a dual credit course • In bilingualism and biliteracy • On an AP test or IB exam • On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT • For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license, such as a CNA, A+ cert., Microsoft Office Suite cert….

  14. What is a Credit? • One credit = 1 full year in a class • One half credit = 1 semester of a class • To earn credit: • Semester average must be 70% or better • Must attend 90% of days

  15. Advanced Academics • Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement classes are available in many subject areas. • General rule: • Should have an “A” in current on-level class • OR an “A” or “B” in current Pre-AP class

  16. Advanced Academics • Benefits • Prepare for college • Opportunity for more points toward your GPA • Possible college credits through AP exams and Dual Credit program

  17. Who should take Advanced Classes? Students who are: • Self-motivated • Hard-working • Good time-manager • Challenge-seeking • Capable of handling more rigorous curriculum at a faster pace

  18. College and Career Planning • Naviance Program • Career Interest, Values, Skills • College Majors • Link to 4 year plans • Resumes • Saved Profile

  19. 2014-2015 EOC Assessments • English I Reading and Writing combination • English II Reading and Writing combination • Algebra I • Biology • U.S. History

  20. Health Science Academy • Integrated curriculum • Job shadowing • Speakers from Industry • Academy specific field trips • Dual credit opportunities • Certification opportunities (Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician…) • STEM endorsement

  21. What’s Next? January 21-24, 2014 • 8th Grade Student Transition Meetings at Junior High Campuses January 28, 2014 • GCCISD Career Fair at Robert E. Lee High School February 17th, 2014 • 8th grade students will attend High School Orientation at High School Campuses during the school day. February 17, 2014 • 8th Grade Parent Elective Night at high schools. Gallery Walk of all electives will be showcased. February 25-March 11, 2014 • 8th Grade students will complete course selections and 4 year graduation plans in Naviance.

  22. As a parent, what do I need to do? Suggestions: • Talk to your student about their future goals. • Explore all of the possibilities that are available for college and careers. • Log-In to Naviance, browse and explore Road Trip Nation and Super Match: College Search. • Contact your student’s College & Career Counselor and CTE Specialist at their high school.

  23. Naviance High School Sites • Campus Naviance Family Connections Sites • Goose Creek Memorial High School • http://connection.naviance.com/gcmhs • Robert E. Lee High School • http://connection.naviance.com/relee • Ross S. Sterling High School • http://connection.naviance.com/rssterling • Students can login to the system: • Username: Student ID number • Password: Birth date (must have 2 digits for date, 2 digits for month, and 4 digits for the year) Example June 6, 1996= 06061996 • If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact either your counselor.

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