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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

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High School Life How to be successful in high 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!

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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.

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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

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Selecting Your High School Courses What courses to choose?

 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?

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Things to think about when choosing classes.

 Graduation Requirements  Advanced Academics  HCTC Course Options  Current Interests & Future Plans  Priorities

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pre-AP Classes at SHS

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

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AP Classes at SHS

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English 3

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English 4



Capstone Seminar

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Capstone Research

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Calculus AB

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Calculus BC

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Statistics

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Biology (2)

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Chemistry (2)

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Physics 1

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Physics 2

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Environmental Science

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Human Geography

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World History

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European History

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US History

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US Government

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Economics

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Psychology

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Art 4 Studio

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Art 4 2D Design

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Art 4 3D Design

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Art History

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Spanish 4

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Spanish 5

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French 4

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German 4

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Computer Science

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Computer Science Principles

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TCC Dual Credit and UT OnRamps at SHS

 English 3  English 4  College Algebra  US History  Government  Economics

 See your HS counselor

for other options

 OnRamps

Precalculus

 OnRamps

Geoscience – Earth, Wind and Fire

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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

• f the 2018-19 Course Description Handbook and other

resources

 Log in to your Career Cruising account to look at your

four-year plan

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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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Personalized Course Selection

http://www.emsisd.com/Page/37844

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Stay in touch… Stay up to date with SHS:

 Remind

 Text @shsco2022 to 81010

 Twitter

 Follow SHS Counselors @SHSCounselorsTX  Follow SHS @saginawhstx

 Facebook

 Like SHS Counselors @SHSCounselorsTX  Like SHS @saginawhstx  Like EMS ISD @EMSISD

 Websites

 www.emsisd.com/saginawhs  www.emsisd.com/Page/37844