Transition to High School 8th Grade Parent Meeting Spring 2019 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Transition to High School

8th Grade Parent Meeting Spring 2019 Class of 2023

Agenda

• Welcome
• High School Expectations/Attendance
• Graduation Requirements
• Advanced Academics
• Dual Enrollment/Dual Degree
• JBH Academy
• Assets Academy
• Four Year Planning Process

Manvel High School Counselors

• Enitsha Cooper

(A) eallencooper@alvinisd.net

• Kushana Collier

(B-Flor) kcollier@alvinisd.net

• Jamie McRae

(Flow-Lop) jmcrae@alvinisd.net

• Katy Gibbs

(Lor-Roc) kgibbs@alvinisd.net

• Amanda Wade

(Rod-Z) awade@alvinisd.net

• Monica Silvas

(ACC Academic Adv.) msilvas@alvinisd.net

• Alfredia Foster

(Lead Counselor) afoster@alvinisd.net

• Beth Bartlett

(Counselor Clerk) bbartlett@alvinisd.net Additional Support Rebecca Root Advanced Academics rsroot@alvinisd.net

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND!!

• What kinds do you like learning

about?

• What is your Career Interests?
• What endorsement will prep you

for “Life after High School”?

A Day in The Life of a Manvel Maverick

Students attend 7 classes each day School hours are 7:20 - 2:50 Classes are 55 minutes long 5 minute passing periods (class transitions) 3 lunch periods (A.B,C)

Each student is assigned a Counselor, Assistant Principal and Attendance Clerk according to your last name

New Terms

Credits Transcript Grade Point Average (GPA) Dual Enrollment End of Course Exam (EOC) Personal Graduation Plan(PGP)

Credits and Classification

Classification Semester Credits Earned Freshman less than 6 credits Sophomore 6 Credits Junior 12 credits Senior 19 Credits

Students earn 0.5 credit for each semester that he/she earns a 70% or above in a course (0.5 1st semester + 0.5 2nd semester = 1.0 credit for a full-year course)

Foundation High School Plan Graduation Requirements

Foundation Plan + Endorsement

Credits Subject Area Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)

4 English (English I, English II, English III and Advanced English 4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an Advanced Math) Must include Alg. 2 4 Science (Biology, and 3 Advanced Science credits) 3 Social Studies (W. Geo. or W. Hist., US Hist., Govt. and Econ) 2 LOTE (2 credits of Languages other than English) 1 Fine Art (Art, Choir, Band, Theater, Principles of Floral Design) 1 PE 7 Electives

TOTAL 26 CREDITS Must Graduate with DLA to qualify for Top 10% Automatic Admissions

Distinguished Level of Achievement

The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires:

○ 4 credits in math including Algebra II ○ 4 credits in science ○ All Foundation High School Program requirements ○ At least one endorsement To be eligible for the top 10% automatic college admissions, students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement.

What is an Endorsement?

• A career pathway (in college terms it’s a major)
• An opportunity to study an area of interest prior to college
• Consists of a cohesive sequence of 4 elective courses in a selected pathway
• Student’s earned endorsements will appear on their high school transcript
• Student’s could earn more than one endorsement

Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services S.T.E.M Multidisciplinary Studies

Fine Arts Foreign Language Social Studies (5 credits) Agriculture Construction Audio/Visual Arts Business, Mkt., & Finance Hospitality & Tourism

• Info. Tech

Manufacturing Transportation Advanced Journalism Debate Education & Training Health Science Human Services Cosmetology/Barbering Law Enforcement JROTC Science (5 credits) Technology (Comp. Sci./CAD) Engineering Mathematics (5 credits) Advanced Courses 4 Credits in each core subject area 4 Credits AP/DC courses

Performance Acknowledgements

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement by:

• Earning 12 dual credit hours with GPA 3.0 or higher
• Proficient bilingualism or biliteracy
• Earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam
• Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT or ACT
• Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry

certification or license.

State Testing Standards

ALL Students are required to take and pass five End of Course (EOC) exams to be eligible for graduation.

Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, Biology, US History

Earning College Credit while in High School

Students have an opportunity to earn college credits by taking AP and or Dual Credit courses.

Advanced Placement

• Credit earned by passing AP exam. Exam scores and credit awarded varies with each university.
• Texas public universities will award credit for AP scores of 3 or higher at the discretion of the

university. Dual Credit

• Offered through Alvin Community College
• Placement test required prior to enrolling in courses
• Cost = $25 per credit hour plus textbooks
• Opportunity to graduate with both high school diploma and Associate's Degree

What is Class GPA/Class Rank

Class Rank is a way to see how your academic achievements measure up to

those of your classmates.

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a standard way of measuring

academic achievement. Each semester grade earned is assigned to a grade point depending on the grade and level of instruction of the course. (see chart on

next slide)

Advanced Academics

• Mrs. Root - Advanced

Academic Specialist

PreAP and AP Courses

• PreAP and AP Courses are open to all students - please seek advice during your 4

year plan meeting.

• Students need to complete the Pre AP/AP contract on the HS Campus Advanced

Academics page if selecting these courses.

• You will not be able to request a change until weeks 7-9, and only after attending

tutorials and demonstrating educational need.

• Some of the PreAP and AP courses have summer assignments - be sure to inquire

before the end of the school year.

• AP courses indicate to 4 year universities that a student is prepared for the rigors of

college.

• Human Geography and Computer Science Principles are the recommended

introductory AP Courses for Freshmen.

• Students may be able to receive college credit with an AP Exam score of 3, 4 or 5
• Please contact your JH or HS Advanced Academics Specialist with any questions.

PreAP and AP Course Chart

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English

PAP English 1 PAP English 2 AP English Language AP English Literature

Math

PAP Algebra 1 PAP Geometry PAP Algebra 2 PAP Geometry PAP Algebra 2 PAP Pre-Calculus PAP Algebra 2 PAP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus (AB or BC) AP Statistics PAP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus (AB or BC) AP Statistics

Science

PAP Biology PAP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics C

Social Studies

PAP World Geography AP Human Geography AP World History AP European History AP US History AP Government AP Macroeconomics

Electives

Please check Prerequisites AP Computer Science Principles PAP Computer Science Academic Decathlon AP Environmental Science (with PAP Chem) AP Seminar Plus all previous AP offerings AP Spanish Language AP Music Theory AP Studio Art AP Research AP Psychology AP Art History Plus all previous AP offerings All previous AP offerings

8TH GRADE TSI TESTING DATES

MANVEL JH FEBRUARY 25, 2019 HARBY JH RODEO PALMS JH FEBRUARY 6, 2019 FAIRVIEW JH

DEADLINE FOR TESTING IS APRIL 26, 2019

JBH College and Career Academy

Business and Industry Endorsement

• Automotive Technology (Dual Enrollment with ACC)
• Collision Repair
• Construction
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Design
• HVAC
• Information Technology
• Veterinary Technology
• Welding

Public Service Endorsement

• Barbering
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Certified Nurse Assistant
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Dental Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician (Dual Enrollment with ACC)
• Paralegal (Dual Enrollment with ACC)
• Pharmacy Technician (Dual Enrollment with ACC)

STEM Endorsement

• Industrial Design (Dual Enrollment with ACC)

Certification Pathways

Advanced Level Career and Technology Center ▪ Focus on preparing students to earn industry recognized certifications ▪ Graduate college and career ready Rigor and Relevance ▪ Dual Enrollment is available for 5 pathways through ACC ▪ All pathways qualify for a graduation endorsement ▪ Pathways and certifications are based on anticipated job growth for the surrounding region source: Texas Workforce Commission Commuter Campus ▪ Open to all AISD students grades 10-12 ▪ AISD transports students to and from their home campus during the school day ▪ Interest Forms are required to attend ▪ Information can be found online and in the high school counseling office

ASSETS Academy at JBH

ASSETS is one of the 4 high schools in Alvin ISD

• This is a school of choice – students

choose to attend.

• Good option for CTE students in

certification pathways who want to stay at JBH campus all day.

• Dual credit, credit recovery and

initial credit opportunities

• There is an application and

interview process.

• Information is available with your

school counselor. The ASSETS Advantage

• Small academic classes
• (15 students/class)
• Provides intervention for social,

personal, and academic conflict.

• Staff plays active, supportive role

for each student.

• Provides schedule flexibility to

meet specific needs.

What is AVID?

AVID is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class based on writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, and collaborative

• grouping. The three main components of the program are:
• academic instruction
• tutorial support
• organization and time management

THE MISSION OF AVID

▶ AVID is designed to increase schoolwide learning and

• performance. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all

students, and most especially students in the middle with academic potential capable of completing a college preparatory path. AVID students:

• will succeed in rigorous curriculum
• will be involved in extracurricular activities in school
• will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges
• will prepare all students for college readiness and success in a

global society

How does the AVID program contribute to the success of the students?

• Teaches study and organizational skills
• Uses English as a writing tool for learning
• Strengthens their writing skills
• Gives tutorial help through college tutors
• Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous

courses

• Takes students to visit colleges and universities
• Assists students with the college application process for four year colleges and

universities

• Helps students explore careers through guest speakers

2018-2019 Course Selection Process

• Junior High and High School Counselors will meet individually with all

8th grade students to develop a 4 year plan

• Letters will be mailed home to parents this month with a scheduled

date and time for their students conference.

• Four Year Plans will be completed in Skyward. Students and parents

will be able to view in their Skyward Family Access Account

• Courses selected in the four year plan will be used for 9th grade

course registration.

Save the date! 1/26/19 at JBH College and Career Academy

4 Year Plan Meeting Dates

Fairview JH

February 4, 2019

Manvel JH

February 4th - 6th

Harby JH Dates:

February 13, 2019

Rodeo Palms JH

February 12, 2019

Suggested Courses for 9th Grade

English 1 Algebra 1 (for students who have not had Alg. 1 in JH) Geometry (for students who have had Alg. 1 in JH) Biology

• W. Geography or AP Human Geo.

PE (Athletics/Marching Band/Cheer/Dance-PE/Color Guard) Foreign Language (Spanish/French) Or Fine Art (Art/Band/Choir/Theater Arts/Dance) Endorsement Course (located on Endorsement Pathway page in Course Guide)

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