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WELCOME DENTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019!!!!!

Middle

Grades do not count as credits You go to the same class every day

High

Grades become credits that are required for graduation You will follow a modified block schedule

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

A student earns a credit when he or she successfully completes a course by earning a minimum grade of a 70 and being in attendance 90% of the time. Students earn a half credit for each successfully completed semester class. Students must earn a particular number of credits to be promoted from one grade to the next and to graduate.

HOW DO I EARN A CREDIT???

Modi dified ied Blo lock A DAY B DAY

1st Block (55 minutes) 2A (90 minutes) 2B (90 minutes)

3A (90 minutes)/LUNCH 3B (90 minutes)/LUNCH

4A (90 minutes) 4B (90 minutes) 5th Block (55 minutes)

MODIFIED BLOCK SCHEDULING

Scho hool

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Graduation Requirements

Performance Acknowledgements

Distinguished Level of Achievement

Endorsements

Foundation

 English Language Arts: English 1

English 2 English 3 English 4/Advanced English

 Mathematics: Algebra I

Geometry Advanced Math

 Science:

Biology Chemistry Physics

 Social Studies:

World Geography World History US History Government/Economics

CORE FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

 2 Credits of World Language

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Latin
• American Sign Language
• Mandarin Chinese

 1 Credit of Fine Arts

• Art
• Music
• Dance
• Theater
• Principles and Elements of Floral Design (GHS/RHS only)

CORE FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

 ½ Credit of Professional Communications (to be paired with HS 101)  1 Credit of Physical Education

• PE or Partner PE
• Athletics (Physical Required)
• Athletic Training
• ROTC
• Dance
• Marching Band (Fall only)
• Cheerleader (Fall only)
• Drill Team

All UIL Athletics are competitive. . . Not instructional.

CORE FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

• English 1
• Algebra 1
• Biology

Freshman Year

• English 2

Sophomore Year

• US History

Junior Year

OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must earn a Level 2 on the following STAAR/EOC EXAMS:

Why Choose an Endorsement/Major?

Allows the student to apply core curriculum in a practical way Allows the student to earn licensures and certifications while in high school Helps the student build skills toward college and/or career choices

Every student will select an Endorsement (major) under which he or she will graduate All students graduating with an Endorsement are required to take an additional math and science credit.

ENDORSEMENTS

World Languages Literature Liberal Arts Fine Arts

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

 Agriculture  Business/ Finance  Manufacturing  Architecture  Arts, Audio Video Technology, Communication  Hospitality & Tourism  Information Technology  Transportation  Marketing  Journalism

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Education & Training Health Science Human Services JROTC

PUBLIC SERVICES

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM)

AP Course Work IB Course Work Preparation for successful entry into the workforce

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education without taking courses in a coherent sequence

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Advanced Technology Complex (ATC)

Career Carnival March 4

Performance Acknowledgement

How do I earn a Performance Acknowledgement?

Dual Credit Bilingualism and Biliteracy AP/IB Exams National Merit Scholarship Finalist Particular score on PSAT, SAT,

• r ACT

Business/Industry Certification

Performance Acknowledgement

What can I do now to work toward earning a performance acknowledgement?

Take rigorous courses your freshman year and throughout high school.

PRE AP & ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

• Pre AP classes are available to all freshmen
• Pre AP courses go into more depth and breadth than
• ther courses
• Frequently, Pre AP courses have summer reading and/or

writing assignments

• Pre AP courses help prepare students for AP courses and

college level work

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

IB is 2 year college –prep course of study in the junior and senior year. You may be a good IB Diploma candidate if you register for:

• At least 2 Pre-AP core courses
• Plan to take at least 2 years of

world language Contact Beth Hughes, IB Coordinator, if interested at 940-369-2238 or bhughes@dentonisd.org

We’ll fill it out together Write clearly and neatly in pencil only Fill in all of the information at the top of the card If you have already taken a course for high school credit, you may not take it again. (Example – Algebra and/or Spanish

The Course Card

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May 8

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Navo: Thursday, February 12 Harpool: Friday, February 13 McMath: Monday, February 16 Crownover: Tuesday, February 17 Myers: Wednesday, February 18 Calhoun: Thursday, February 19 Strickland: Friday, February 20

Course Card Due Dates

 Make sure you have signed up for 8 credits (not courses, but credits!)  Write in alternative choices  If you have signed up for a Pre-AP course, you must turn in a Pre-AP agreement form signed by you and your parent  Make sure you and your parent sign the course card acknowledging your endorsement and the schedule change policy  If you intend to be in athletics, you must have a physical - see the physical information in pink folder

REMINDERS

 Make note of the designated due date for your course card to be returned to your middle school campus.  Changes can be made to your course selections through May 8, 2015. Once the date has passed, course selections/schedules will not be changed. Teachers are hired and the master schedule designed based upon the choices you make on your course card.

REMINDERS

VERIFICATION LETTER

A VERIFICATION LETTER WILL BE MAILED HOME IN APRIL FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENT TO REVIEW.

May 8 will be the last date to make any changes to your selected courses.

GOT QUESTIONS???

ATTEND ONE OF THE Q&A

SESSIONS AT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

View this power point on the Denton ISD Counseling Website or the high school websites. Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.

• Alan Lakein

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS???