1. WELCOME GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020

2. CREDITS AND GPA

3. CREDITS ARE EVERYTHING Must be a 70 or higher No more than 4 absences Earn 7 credits per year Need 6 credits to go to 10 th grade Pages 9-11

4. GPA- GRADE POINT AVERAGE Refer to Page 10 in Academic Handbook to view the grading scale. GPA=3.83 4.0 3.5 4.0 Based on final semester grades Determines rank in class (1-758) Updated each semester Used for college and scholarships

5. GRADUATION PLANS Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) (26 Credits; including Algebra 2) FHSP with Endorsements (26 Credits) Foundation High School Program (FHSP) (22 Credits)

6. GOALS FOR COURSE SELECTION Understand graduation requirements Read Academic Handbook Choose endorsement Choose courses

7. Pages 19 Distinguished Level of Achievement** 26 Credits English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* Math — 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Additional Math credit Science — 4 credits Biology Three additional Science credits Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Gov., Econ. Languages other than English — 2 credits Fine Arts — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Electives — 7 credits Specific to endorsement

8. HB5 PARENT VIDEO English- http://vimeo.com/86122200http://vimeo.com/86122200 Spanish- http://vimeo.com/85953807http://vimeo.com/85953807 Do you need help with career exploration?  Naviance-  All 8 th graders received their log in and completed a career interest inventory  Continued exploration can be done at home

9. DHS PLANS OF STUDY BY ENDORSEMENTS Arts & Humanities Business & IndustryPublic ServicesS.T.E.M. Multidisciplinary Studies Fine ArtsAgriculture, Food & Natural Resources Education & TrainingEngineeringStudent selects courses from each endorsement area and earns credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content - sufficient to complete distinguished level of achievement under the foundation high school program Foreign Languages & Cultural Studies Advanced Math Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Health ScienceAdvanced Science Social Sciences Human Services English & Communication Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security FinanceAerospace Science (JROTC) Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Service Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Pages 19 &21

10. 4 YEAR PLAN EXAMPLE Pages 51

11. 9 th Grade English 1 Algebra I World Geography or Human Geography Biology Foreign Language 1 PE Principles of Arts, A/V Technology and Communications or Principles of Information Technology Business & Industry Endorsement Career Pathway for Arts, A/V Technology & Communications EXAMPLE

12. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Complete Endorsement Pass ALL EOC Exams: English 1 (9 th grade) Algebra 1 (9 th grade) Biology (9 th grade) English 2 (10 th grade) U.S. History (11 th grade)

13. ADVANCED COURSES ADMISSION CRITERIA WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW IN 8 TH GRADE AFFECTS YOUR READINESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL!!!! Pages 5-8 2015 AssessmentGrade of 85-100 in previous academic course Grade of 75-100 in previous PreAP or AP course Entry Into Course Grade 8 Reading 38 PreAP English I PreAP W. Geography PreAP Spanish/French Grade 8 Reading 45 AP Human Geography Grade 8 Math 36 PreAP Algebra I Grade 8 Science 38 PreAP Biology Grade 8 Social Studies 37 PreAP W. Geography Grade 8 Social Studies 43 AP Human Geography Algebra I EOC 64 PreAP Geometry PreAP Algebra II PreAP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics PreAP Chemistry AP Chemistry PreAP Physics AP Physics

14. PARENTS – HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR STUDENT? Review Academic Handbook Discuss skills and career interests Choose Endorsement/Plan of Study Use Skyward Make sure contact information is correct Check your student’s course requests

15. GET INVOLVED Parents Join PTO Students Programs/courses Extra-curricular Clubs and Organizations SMART lunch is a excellent opportunity to attend tutorials for your courses and participate in various organizations and clubs.

16. UPCOMING DATES 2/23 - 2/25- McAdams Course Selection 4/5 - Pick up Course Verification Sheets at McAdams Open House 4/29 - Course Verification Sheets due to 8 th grade counselor, Mrs. Wright 4/25, 4/28 & 4/29- PRE-AP /AP Mandatory meeting @ DHS – choose one: April 25 @ 6 pm & 7 pm April 28 @ 6 pm & 7 pm April 29 @ 7 am, 12 pm & 2:30 pm Freshman Orientation- August- TBA

17. EXHAUSTED??? General questions: aowen1@dickinsonisd.org Individual parent meetings: August