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Saginaw H.S. Rough Rider Roundup Welcome Class of 2022!  While you wait, connect!  Remind: Text @shsco2022 to 81010  Twitter: @SHSCounselorsTX, @saginawhstx  Facebook: @SHSCounselorsTX, @saginawhstx

How to be successful in high High School Life school.  Take advanced courses in your personal areas of interest and strength  Get involved, attend events  Join clubs and organizations  Participate in fine arts and/or athletics Colleges & Employers are looking for well-rounded and committed students!

What is different about high school academically?  Eight period school day, with seven classes and one lunch.  A passing grade in a class will earn a half credit per semester.  Credits are necessary to be promoted to the next grade and to graduate.  Credit can be denied for poor attendance.

How many credits are necessary each year? Grade Total Credits Freshmen 0 – 5.0 Sophomore 5.5 – 11.5 Junior 12.0 – 18.5 Senior 19.0 + GRADUATE 26.0

What courses to choose? Selecting Your High School Courses  What are your plans after high school?  What careers are you currently interested in?  What skills/knowledge do you want to learn?  What programs at the Hollenstien Career and Technology Center are you interested in?  What colleges/universities would you like to attend?

Things to think about when choosing classes.  Graduation Requirements  Advanced Academics  HCTC Course Options  Current Interests & Future Plans  Priorities

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2018 and Beyond EMS ISD DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Subject Total Credits English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 World Language 2.0 Fine Art 1.0 Physical Education 1.0 Electives (Endorsement) 6.0 Total Credits 26.0

Specific Course Requirements  English  English 1, English 2, English 3, and Advanced English  Math  Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Advanced Math  Science  Biology, IPC/Chemistry/Physics, and Two Advanced Sciences  Social Studies  World/Human Geography, World History, US History, Government, and Economics

Specific Course Requirements  Fine Art  Band, Choir, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Art 1, Floral Design, or Dance  Physical Education  PE (Foundations of Fitness, Individual/Team Sports, Adv. in Outdoor Education), Athletics, JROTC 1, Cheer, Dance, Band, or Color Guard  World Language  Spanish, French or German

Endorsements  Arts and Humanities:  Language(s), Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies  Business and Industry:  Architecture/Construction, Audio/Video, Business/Finance/Marketing, Culinary, Graphic Design/Animation, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Welding, Automotive/Aircraft Repair, Debate, Publications  Public Service:  Cosmetology, Counseling/Mental Health, Education, Health Science, Law Enforcement, JROTC  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics:  Science, Math, Engineering, Computer Science  Multidisciplinary:  Core Class Focus, Advanced Academics

Grades and GPA  Official GPA: 100 point weighted  Average of all grades including MS classes for HS credit  Pre-AP & Dual Credit +5 points  AP +10 points  Example:  95 in regular = 85 in AP = 90 in Pre-AP or Dual Credit

Pre-AP Classes at SHS  English 1  Art 3 Drawing  English 2  Art 3 Photography  Algebra 1  Art 3 Sculpture  Geometry  Spanish 2  Algebra 2  Spanish 3  Pre-Calculus  Spanish 5  Biology  French 2  Chemistry  French 3  Art 1  German 2  Art 2 Drawing  German 3  Computer Science

AP Classes at SHS English 3 US History   English 4 US Government   Capstone Seminar Economics   Capstone Research Psychology   Calculus AB Art 4 Studio   Calculus BC Art 4 2D Design   Statistics Art 4 3D Design   Biology (2) Art History   Chemistry (2) Spanish 4   Physics 1 Spanish 5   Physics 2 French 4   Environmental Science German 4   Human Geography Computer Science   World History Computer Science   Principles European History 

TCC Dual Credit and UT OnRamps at SHS  English 3  OnRamps Precalculus  English 4  OnRamps  College Algebra Geoscience – Earth,  US History Wind and Fire  Government  Economics  See your HS counselor for other options

Tonight  Begin the conversation about courses for next year…  Advanced courses?  Extracurriculars?  Endorsements & other electives? At Home  Check the EMS ISD or SHS Counseling websites for a copy of the 2018-19 Course Description Handbook and other resources  Log in to your Career Cruising account to look at your four-year plan

Coming Soon  SHS counselors will be visiting your campus to submit Career Cruising courses  Highland MS – Friday, February 16  Prairie Vista MS – Monday February 19  Personalized Course Selection – May 2 & 3  Submit your schedule request to your counselor  Complete what you are able to, we will fix the rest  Schedule Adjustment Window – May 21-25  Submit online request to your high school counselor for any changes  Changes will be fulfilled based on pre-requisites and space availability

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