2. Graduation Requirements Overview Make 7 Overview Course Selection Process Spring Woods Theatre Dept. Open House- Spring Woods Cafeteria 8 th Grade OPEN HOUSE

3. 8 th Grade Transition Team Lance Stallworth, Principal Jennifer Collier, Associate Principal Denis Blais, 9 th Grade A.P. LaWanda Jenkins, Lead Counselor Farah Ranjbaran, 9 th Grade Counselor

4. Graduation Requirements 26 CREDITS

5. Credits (26) Core (16) English (4) Math (4) Science (4) Social Studies (4) Electives (10) Required (4.5)Career Pathways or General Interest (5.5) PE (1)Health Sci.Athletics Fine Arts (1)BusinessBand Speech (.5)Science/TechnologyConsumer Science Foreign Lang. (2)Art/VisualDebate TeachingOrchestra Law & Govt.Wood Shop Four years of high school = 28 credit opportunities How do our students graduate from high school ?

6. End of Course Exams Math English Social Studies Science Algebra I English I World Geo Biology I Geometry English II World History Physics Algebra II English III US History Chemistry How do our students graduate from high school ?

7. What are they looking for? Grade Point Average Rigor of Courses Test Scores Extracurricular/Volunteering/Field Experiences Essays and Portfolios References How do they get into College and get Financial Aid?

8. Make 7 Goals for the 2013-14 9th Grade Class Student support system Successful transition from MS to HS Keep 9th graders in school – reduce dropouts Teach success Improve academic skills All 9th graders to 10th – decrease retentions Reduce gap between student groups Increase attendance rates Support successful performance on state assessments

9. Course Selections:  Cornerstone Academy- January 25 and February 15  Spring Woods Middle School- January 31  Spring Oaks Middle School- February 18 and 19  Spring Branch Middle School- February 7 Early March - Course Selection Verification Letters go home March 22- Last date to request course changes for 2013-14 8 th grade Transition Events

10. Spring Woods High School Theatre Department

11. Thank you for attending! Please proceed to the cafeteria to meet with Spring Woods High School athletic teams, clubs, and organizations.