1. Preparing for High School Denton High School Guyer High School Ryan High School

2. Terminology  Block – a scheduled class  Modified Block Schedule –  Credits –earned by semester – each class in each semester receives a credit of ½ for passing grades and acceptable attendance. You must receive credit in both semesters of same course. Attendance: 5 or more unverified absences can equal loss of credit even with passing grades.  Core Subjects – English, Math, Science, Social Studies (4 x 4)  Elective Course – courses that are not specified as a required course  Alternate Courses - must be selected and completed in case requested classes are full or will not work with your schedule  Pre-requisite – a course required before taking another course

3. English Credit English 1 *Pre-AP English 1 Social Studies Credit World Geography *Pre-AP World Geography Math Credit Algebra 1 * Pre-AP Algebra I Algebra with Lab ( not offered at DHS ) *Geometry *Pre-AP Geometry Science Credit Biology *Pre-AP Biology 9 th Grade Required Courses ** Reading will be required for students who do not pass TAKS or have an acceptable score on the SRI *Teacher recommendation required (only RHS and DHS)

4. 4 x 4 CORE REQUIREMENTS: 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Science 4 years of Social Studies Courses Required for Graduation

5. World Language: 2 credits (3 if on the DAP) Spanish French German Latin *American Sign Language (If you choose ASL you must have a second option in case the class is not offered for freshman) *(ASL fulfills the graduation requirement but is not accepted at all colleges as a foreign language) Speech Credit: ½ Communication Applications ½ Additional Courses Required for Graduation

6. Physical Education Credit: 1 P.E. or PE Soccer Athletics (actual sport) Athletic Training ½ ROTC Marching band (fall only) Cheerleading (fall only) Fine Arts Credit: 1 Art Dance Band Orchestra Choir Theater Arts Technology (not required but highly recommended) Touch System Data Entry.5 Business Information Management I 1 Additional Courses Required for Graduation

7. ESL Sheltered Classes Placement in these classes is reflected on the student’s LPAC. ESL Ninth-Grade Classes include: ESOL I ESL Humanities- Taken in conjunction with English I class for ESL students at level 3 or above. ESL Algebra I ESL World Geography ESL Biology El catálogo de cursos de estudio será disponible en español. The Course Catalog will be available in Spanish for students who need it.

8. Purpose of CTE Classes (Career and Technology Education) Build skills toward college/career choices Provide opportunity for students to apply the core curriculum skills in a different, more practical way TechPrep classes provide a seamless transition to the college setting and can earn college credits at no charge TechPrep classes can count for Advanced Measures toward the DAP

9. 9 th Grade CTE Elective Courses Agriculture Sciences (Veterinary, Game Warden, Park Ranger, Horse Breeder) Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Law, Public Safety & Security Lawyer, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Human Services Counseling, Culinary Arts, Teaching Principles of Education and Training.5 Principles of Human Services.5 Medical Health Science All Medical Careers Principles of Health Science.5 Medical Terminology.5

10. 9 th Grade CTE Elective Courses Business Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Architectural & Construction Architect, Engineering, Environmental Green, Building Trades Principles of Architecture and Construction.5 Principles of Manufacturing.5 Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Technician, Computer Network Concepts of Engineering & Technology

11. 11 th - 12 th Graders + 10 th grade Engineering Students (SO PLAN AHEAD!)

12. Check the “Hot Pink Folder” Recommended/DAP Graduation Plans Space to do a 4 Year Plan All DISD CTE/ATC Courses Recommended Prerequisites— Call Career Counselors: – Jeanie Bragg @ Guyer High School – Patsy Chilcote @ Ryan High School – Kimberly Keith @ Denton High School Career-building opportunities toward becoming architects/engineers, doctors/nurses/teachers, etc. (Given to every 8 th grader)

13. AF JROTC What you’ll study: - Aviation history (1 year)…Kitty Hawk to Operation Iraqi Freedom - Science of Flight (1 year)…How airplanes fly and aviation weather - Exploration of Space (1 year)…Manned Space Flight & rocketry What you’ll do: - Orienteering, Rifle Drill Team, Saber Drill Team, Honor Guard - Learn to Lead! Be ready to lead after high school - Build and Fly Model Rockets & Remote Control Planes - Community Service! Get involved to improve Denton Hundreds of College ROTC Scholarships Reserved for JROTC Field Trips to exciting military facilities: - Overnight plans to Colorado, San Antonio, and Florida! - Day visits planned to Sheppard AFB & Lockheed F-16 Factory

14. Three Graduation Plans  Recommended Plan  Distinguished Achievement Plan  IB Plan (DHS only)

15. RECOMMENDED PLAN 4 years English 4 years Math 4 years Science 4 years Social Studies 1 years Physical Education or P.E. Waiver ½ year Communication Applications (Speech) 2 years same World Language (2 years taken at high school campus count toward GPA, so if you take only 1 year in high school, only those 2 semesters of the possible 4 will be averaged into your GPA) 1 year Fine Arts (2 semesters of same course) 5 ½ credits of electives Total 26 Credits (Page 1 in catalog)

16. Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) Same as Recommended Plan but add 3rd year of World Language and four (4) additional advanced measures on the next slide

17. Advanced Measures Include: AP Courses (and satisfactory grade on AP exam ) Tech Prep Classes National Merit Scholarship Finalist Researched based project Dual Credit University Courses (with a “B” or higher grade)

18. International Baccalaureate Program at DHS 2-Year college-prep course of study in the junior and senior year Students study 6 advanced level courses (4 core, one foreign language and one elective) Texas Senate Bill 111 requires Texas public universities to award 24 college credit hours with successful completion of the diploma Apply to the program in the spring of your freshman year

19. International Baccalaureate Program at DHS You are good IB DP candidate if you register for: – 2 Pre-AP core courses – Spanish, French, Latin or German (Level 1 or 2) – Speech, PE, and Fine Art (state requirements) For more information, contact the IB Coordinator – Beth Hughes – 940-369-2238 – www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB – bhughes@dentonisd.org

20. Course Catalog-Grades 9-12 High School Planning Guide General Information Graduation Programs, GPA, Early Graduation,THEA, TAKS, ACT/SAT/PSAT, Guidance Services, Class Loads Optional Programs Credit by Exam, EXPO, Advanced Coursework, Dual Credit, Concurrent Enrollment, Correspondence Courses, DAP, National Merit Class Change Policies Description of High School Courses Arranged by course number, Core Academic Disciplines, World Language, Fine Arts, Health/PE/Athletics, Career and Technology, Air Force Junior ROTC, Hot Links for College and Career Planning

21. Grade Point Average (GPA) and Rank  GPA and Rank are calculated on a 4-point scale with a 1-point bonus for Pre-AP (Honors) Classes, AP (Honors) Classes, and Dual Enrollment College Courses.  Only 18 (36 semesters) academic foundation courses are used in the final calculation. (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and best 4 semesters of World Language Courses)  Only courses taken at the high school campus or by dual credit count toward GPA.  A list of these courses and GPA calculations can be found in the Course Catalog.  Students MAY NOT graduate in the top 10% or receive honors in graduating class unless they are candidates for the Distinguished Achievement Plan including the four advanced measures (DAP) requirements.

22. PLEASE NOTE ALL UIL Athletics are competitive… NOT instructional

23. English 1 10110 DHS (or RHS or GHS) 0123391Student Ima Or PAP English I 10110 Or PAP 123456 Smith Matt Brian/Mary Smith Smith@me.com 123-4567 765-4321

24. English 1 10110 DHS (or RHS or GHS) 0123391Student Ima Or PAP English I 10110 Or PAP 123456 Smith Matt Brian/Mary Smith Smith@me.com 123-4567 765-4321 Or PAP Or LAB Algebra I 15115

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26. English 1 10110 DHS (or RHS or GHS) 0123391Student Ima Or PAP English I 10110 Or PAP 123456 Smith Matt Brian/Mary Smith Smith@me.com 123-4567 765-4321 Or PAP Or LAB Algebra I 15115 Or PAP Biology 20310 Or PAP W. Geog 22110

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