Marble Falls HS Parent Meeting

Tonight’s Topics Graduation Requirements Course offerings Pre-AP/AP Courses Dual Credit Courses Endorsements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Distinguished Level of Achievement, Foundation w/ Endorsement, and Foundation

Graduation Requirements 4 English (Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, and advanced Eng) 4 Math (to include Algebra 1 & Geometry) 4 Science (Biology and 2 additional sciences) 3 Social Studies (W Geo or W Hist, US Hist, Govt and Eco) 1 PE 1 Fine Art 2 credits of the same Foreign Language 0.5 Speech - Professional Comm or Comm App 0.5 College & Career Choices (class of 2018 & after only) 8 Electives (2 credits can be local credits) Total Credits - 28

Distinguished Level of Achievement Complete the Foundation Requirements Complete Algebra 2 Earn an endorsement

Top 10% Automatic Admissions Only students completing the Distinguished level are eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision.

Registration for 2019-2020 Registration Process Classroom presentations Juniors – Class presentation and individual meetings Jan 28th, 29th & 30th Sophomores – Class presentation and individual meetings Jan 31st, Feb. 5th and 6th Freshman – Class presentation and individual meetings Feb. 8th, 12th and 13th Course Selection Meet with counselor Course selections will be sent home by mail, with the student and will be available to see in Skyward. ALL CHANGES MUST BE BEFORE MAY 10TH.

Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics

*Please consult your counselor, the MFISD Course Catalog, or the MFISD Academic Guide for additional information on other possible endorsement or pathway course selections.

Dual Credit vs. AP Courses When to take dual credit and when to take AP

DUAL CREDIT Students must be college ready to take a dual credit course. Sophomores may use PSAT, SAT, ACT or TSI to show college readiness Juniors who did not take dual credit courses their Junior year may only use SAT, ACT or the TSI. If they are taking courses other than English they may still need other scores to qualify for these classes.

AP COURSES Test-prep course for college credit You can petition for credit at the college you attend (content or elective) for students scoring a 3, 4, or 5. Students should be motivated to learn Open enrollment No tuition, cost is for test only Credit for course, does not factor into college transcript GPA (informational meeting immediately following for further details)

College Admissions – Testing SAT Plus Writing (1st time taken) ACT Plus Writing (1st time taken) SAT Subject Test (Rice, UT Austin) When registering for the SAT or ACT you may send them to 4 colleges for free (if you do not select this at the time of registration, they will make you pay a fee to send them) TSI Assessment

College Night Presentation March or April we will have a parent night for parents and students to learn more about getting ready for post high school education. We will notify you prior to the date.

Contact Information Angela Williamson, Counselor (A-G) 798-3593 awilliamson@mfisd.txed.net Amy Hudspeth, Counselor (H-P) 798-3595 ahudspeth@mfisd.txed.net Kathy Craig , Counselor (Q-Z) 798-3594 mcraig@mfisd.txed.net Sherry Warren, Admin. Assistant 798-3592 swarren@mfisd.txed.net Follow us on twitter @MFHSCouns

AP Parent Survey If your child is currently in an AP course, please fill out this brief survey. bit.ly/APSurveyMFHS

AP COURSE OPTIONS English AP Language (11th) AP Literature (12th) Math AP Calculus AP Statistics Science AP Biology AP Physics A AP Chemistry AP Environmental Social Studies AP Human Geography (usually 9th) AP World History (usually 10th) AP US History (11th) AP Government / Macro Economics Other Courses AP Computer Science AP Music Theory AP Spanish Language (IV) AP Spanish Language (V) AP Studio Art

AN AP STUDENT SHOULD BE: focused organized motivated self-disciplined prepared for daily homework/reading in each AP class willing to grow & be pushed through adversity Note – If your child does not possess the characteristics above, it doesn’t mean that they cannot be successful in an AP class. However, the course will likely be more of a struggle for them.

AN AP PARENT SHOULD KNOW… Teachers are facilitators of learning. Students are responsible for content. A “C” in an AP class is NOT like a “C” in a on-level class An “A” is RARE Be mindful of the number of AP classes your child is taking at once. Be mindful of work life/home life balance (church, extra- curricular, work, etc…) Teachers are held to “College Board” standards. Classes are rigorous. Be mindful of your child’s strengths and interests when selecting AP courses.

BENEFITS of an AP CLASS Save money on tuition Earn college credit Help develop college-level academic skills Can strengthen a college application and resume May give the opportunity to skip some introductory college classes

QUESTIONS for our PANEL??? We have a teacher present in each of the following content areas. English Math Science Social Studies