1. High School Transition

2. Block Scheduling 8 periods but over two days: A Day: 1st-4th periods
B Day: 5th-8th periods
Some classes meet both days:
Athletics
Double Block Math Classes
Block Scheduling

3. Rank and GPA Grade Point Average is calculated on a 4.0 scale
(unweighted)
Ranking is calculated on a 6.0 scale with additional points awarded for advanced core classes
(weighted)
Class rank determines what percentage of the class you are in (top 5%, top 10%, top 25% or first quartile, etc)
Rank and GPA

4. Classification <6 credits = Freshman 6-12 credits = Sophomore
13-19 credits = Junior
20 and more credits = Senior
Classification

5. Final exams
STAAR
PSAT
SAT & ACT
TSI
ASVAB
Testing

6. Student’s permanent record—information on it never goes away
Includes all courses and state assessments taken
Transcripts

7. 9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings
GHS & EVHS: Go to Counselors’ Website at each high school, dates and times to sign up for individual meetings are detailed there
General Time Windows:
EVHS: 2/18-3/5
GHS: 2/24-3/7
9th Grade Parent and Student Meetings

8. Career Cruising Course and Four Year Planner
Interest and Skills Assessment
Career Portfolio
Job Skills
Student Resume Builder
Access codes:
GHS: georgetown careers
EVHS: eastview careers
Career Cruising

9. Staying Informed The two best ways to stay informed:
Keep your address updated in the school student management system
Check your high school’s website often
Staying Informed

10. House Bill 5

11. Changes caused by HB5 Reduced 15 End of Course (EOC) Exams to 5
Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, US History
Created a new Graduation Plan
Foundations Graduation Plan (w/ Endorsements)
Enables a high school student to choose an endorsement (“major”) and take courses specific to their interest.
Moving Forward
SBOE decisions this past Friday
Board approval
Changes caused by HB5

12. Graduation Plans Foundations High School Program
Foundations + Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
22 Credits
28 Credits
English – 4
Math - 3
Math – 4
Math – 4 (Algebra II)
Science – 3
Science – 4
Science - 4
Social Studies – 3
Foreign Language – 2
PE – 1
Fine Arts – 1
Electives – 5 (Health)
Electives – 9 (Health)
Graduation Plans

13. Foundations Graduation Plan
4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, and 5 Electives
Road To Graduation

14. Endorsements 5 Endorsements
Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, History, Languages, Political Science, etc.)
Business & Industry (Architecture, Automotive, Communications, Finance, etc.)
Public Service (Education, Health Science, Law Enforcement, etc.)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Multi-Disciplinary (Mix and match electives but requires Distinguished Graduation Plan)
Endorsements

15. Foundations Graduation Plan
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Multi-disciplinary
Foundations Graduation Plan
4 Credits in English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Arts, 1 PE, and
5 Electives
Public Service
STEM
Roads To Graduation

16. Performance Ackowledgements
Additional Criteria that requires no additional credits
Advanced Coursework
Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy
Advanced Placement Examination
College Ready Examination
Workforce Readiness
Performance Ackowledgements

17. Distinguished Achievement (Algebra II)
Foundation
Endorsements
Distinguished Achievement (Algebra II)
Performance
Acknowledgements
Roads to Graduation

18. Graduation Plans Foundations High School Program
Foundations + Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
22 Credits
28 Credits
English – 4
Math - 3
Math – 4
Math – 4 (Algebra II)
Science – 3
Science – 4
Science - 4
Social Studies – 3
Foreign Language – 2
PE – 1
Fine Arts – 1
Electives – 5 (Health)
Electives – 9 (Health)
Graduation Plans

22. Contact Administration Counselors GHS 512-943-5100 EVHS 512-943-1800