1. Tenth Grade Parent Night January 22, 2015

2.  Student-Parent-Counselor Communication  Graduation Plans and EOC  ACC and Dual Credit  Class Selection for Fall 2015  Testing and College Planning

4.  Counselor/Student Ratio – 1 to approx. 540  Individual Guidance  Academic counseling and scheduling  Support Groups  Classroom Guidance (approximately 3 days a week in the fall)  Post-secondary education planning  Consultation/collaboration with teachers, parents and the community GHS Counselors

5. FOR STUDENTS  Counselors have an “open door” policy for students and are available before/after school and both lunches.  If counselor is not available, students can leave a note in counselor’s mailbox FOR PARENTS  Counselors set their own parent appointments to assure there is ample time to address concerns. Contact information can be found on the main page of GHS Website and the last page of this presentation.

6. Recommended High School Plan – 4 x 4

7. English 4.0 credits English I, II, III, IV Social Studies4.0 credits World Geography, World History, US History, US Govt, Economics Mathematics 4.0 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one advanced math credit Science 4.0 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one advanced science credit Core Graduation Requirements

8. PE1.0 credit Health0.5 credit Fine Arts1.0 credit Foreign Language2.0 credits* Communication Applications (Speech)0.5 credit English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Electives7.0 credits Total 28 credits *3 credits for DAP 4 X 4

9. Must have a combination of 4:  AP Scores of 3, 4 or 5 (scores from senior year are not received until July so cannot be counted)  ACC Classes with a “B” or higher  Articulated Credits  Test date from PSAT (National Merit Commended Scholar)  Original Research Project (through Capstone)

10. 1. Ap W. History-scored a “4” AP Exam with a score of 3, 4, 5 2. ACC US History 1302-received a “B” Dual credit class with “B” or better 3. ACC English 1301-received a “A” Dual credit class with “B” or better 4. Took Business Info Mgmt. at GHS and received a “B” Articulated Course

11. Students will need to take and pass 5 exams: 9 th : English I Reading/Writing Algebra I Biology 10 th : English II Reading/Writing 11 th : US History  Test dates are March – April  Scores are usually release the first week in June  Remediation and retest are provided over the summer  Students who choose not to retest or do not pass with the July administration will be enrolled in a mandatory remediation class that will take place of an elective.

13.  Taught by GHS Teachers  College level curriculum  Students take exam in May (costs about $90)-can earn credit with a passing score (3, 4, 5 – score and credit earned varies by college)  Weighted points for GPA AP Credit Policies by College: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search -credit-policies

14. History AP W. History (10) AP US History (11) AP Economics (12) AP Government (12) AP European History (12) English AP English Language (11) AP English Literature (12) Science AP Physics I AP Physics II AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Math AP Calc AB AP Calc BC AP Statistics Languages AP Spanish Language IV AP Spanish Literature V AP German IV AP French IV Electives AP Psychology (11-12) AP Studio Art 2D (11-12) AP Student Art 3D (11-12) AP Music Theory (11-12) AP Computer Science (10-12)

15.  Taught by ACC Professors  College level curriculum  Can take 2 classes per semester starting summer after sophomore year (up to 12 classes = 36 college credits)  Students earn credit at Texas Public Colleges by passing.  Weighted points for GPA (Highest grade a student can receive is a 95%, A=95, B=85, etc).  Students must pay for textbooks **FERPA- Grades are not available for GHS or for parents, only students have access to grades

16. ACC CourseHS CourseWhen Art 1301ArtSummer 2015-EVHS June 1-July 7 (M-Th) Govt 2306Texas GovernmentSummer 2015-EVHS June 1-July 7 (M-Th) English 1301* (Am Lit included GHS only) English 3A +.25 English 4A Fall 2015 Speech 1311Professional Communications Fall 2015 English 1302* (Am Lit included GHS only) English 3B +.25 English 4A Spring 2015 US History 1302US HistorySpring 2015

17. *Upon completion of English 1301 + English 1302 + British Literature, students will receive credit for English 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B ACC ClassGHS CreditWhen British Literature*English 4BFall 2016 Government 2305US GovernmentFall 2016 US History 1302*Spring 2017 Economics Spring 2017

18. APACC How do I enroll?Sign up for class during registration and register for exam in March/April Complete 5 step registration process and see counselor when completed How does it effect my GPA? Weighted GPA-Grade earned is grade transcribed Weighted GPA-Letter grade is assigned A = 95 B = 85 What if I fail?Students have the opportunity to move to a core class at the 9 weeks if they are not being successful. Students must drop the class by the ACC withdraw date and retake class at GHS. If you fail, financial aid may be impacted.

19. APACC What are the costs?Class is free-each exam is about $90 Class at GHS Campus is free-students must pay for textbooks How do I find out if it will transfer? https://apstudent.colleg eboard.org/creditandpla cement/search-credit- policies Search “ACC University Transfer and Equivalency Guide”

20. ACC New Student Registration

22. January 22-23: 10 th Grade Students receive registration information January 28-29: 10 th Grade Students will enter their schedules through History classes Mid-May: Students will receive course verification sheets to review choices

23. Graduation Requirement:Choose one: 1. English IIICore or AP (ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed) 2. US HistoryCore or AP (ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed) 3. MathAlgebra  Geometry  Algebra II (Core, Pre-AP)  Core Stats or AP Stats or Core PreCal or Pre-AP PreCal 4.ScienceScience-Physics-Core or Pre-AP 5-8Electives

24. Choices 5-8: Electives Below are the remaining graduation requirements  1.0 P.E.-Athletics, Foundations of P.E., Dance, NJROTC, Marching Band (Fall only)  1.0 Fine Arts -Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Choir .5 Health .5 Prof Communications (Speech)  2.0 LOTE (3.0 for DAP)  7.0 Electives

25.  ACC Classes-Choose either Core or AP for your History and English selections on the Course Selection Sheet-once students complete the entire registration process, their schedule will be changed to “College Courses” (mid-may).  PALS/Peer Buddies-Have an application process. Students schedules will be changed to these classes once they have been accepted into the class (mid-may).

26.  Courses will be entered through careercruising.com Go to CareerCrusing.com User Name: GT-(school user name) Password: school password Example: User: GT-abc123 Password: defg456 https://www.careercruising.com/ Go to: My Course Plan

28.  What are your career interests?  What do you enjoy doing?  What job/career interests you most?  Which colleges offer degrees in these areas?  Which high school courses can help you explore and prepare for earning a degree at these colleges?

29. Rigorous curriculum -Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Courses -Academic Electives -Dual Credit Courses College entrance exams (SAT/ACT) Class Rank Good academic performance Long-term involvement in extra-curricular activities/community service

30.  PSAT-Fall 10 th /11 th Grade year  SAT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Reading and Writing Sign up at: Collegeboard.org  ACT-Take Spring of Junior year Math, Science, Reading and Optional Writing Portion Sign up at: ACT.org

31. 2014-15 Assured Admissions

32. Career Cruising www.careercruising.com -Learning Style Inventory -Career Matchmaker -Career Descriptions -College Search

33. College Supermatch www.collegeconfidential.com Search for colleges by location, cost, GPA, Test scores, etc.

34. Big Future www.collegeboard.com -College Planning -Career Exploration -Paying for college

35. Last NameCounselorEmail A-GbMr. SchoelmanSchoelmanS@georgetownisd.org Gi-IMs. HensonHensonS@georgetownisd.org J-QMs. CampbellCampbellc@georgetownisd.org R-ZMs. OttunOttunL@georgetownisd.org College and CareerMr. ConradConradS@georgetownisd.org