Class of 2016 Advantage Academy
Gaylene Greathouse District Guidance Counselor Eureka Devers AAGP Principal
Social Science (including Econ) English Math Science Language Other Than English Visual/Performing Arts Physical Education Electives (speech & health included) Local credits
Distinguished Level of Achievement Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission Requires Algebra II Endorsements – 26 credits Foundation – 22 credits 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives STEM Business & Industry Public Service Multi- disciplinary
GradeFoundation Grad Requirements Recommended Grad Requirements 91 year English I 101 year English II 111 year English III 121 year English IV
GradeFoundation Grad Requirements Recommended Grad Requirements 9Algebra I 10Geometry 111 year Adv MathAlgebra II 121 year Adv Math
Grade Foundation Grad Requirement Recommended Grad Requirements 9thBiology 10thIPC or ChemistryChemistry 11thAdv Science: Physics Physics 12thOther Science
Grade Foundation Grad Requirements Recommended Grad Requirements 9/10 th 1 year World Geography 10 th 1 year World History 11 th 1 year U.S. History 12 th 1 semester Gov’t 12 th 1 semester Econ
Foundation Grad requirement Recommended Grad Requirements 2 year of Spanish2 year of same language 1 year of Fine Art
GradeGraduation Requirements 9 th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundations of Personal Fitness
Grade Foundation/Recommended Grad Requirements 9 th -12 th Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Speech, Hebrews/NT and Health included)
Grade Advantage Academy Grad Requirements 9 th -12 th Health Hebrews/NT
Community Service Hours Pass STAAR Test (EOC) English I (9 th grade) English II (10 th grade) Algebra I (9 th grade) Biology (9 th grade) US History (11 th grade)
What is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School credit
Ranking Requirement Selective: Top 10% (Automatic Admission) Less Selective: Top 25% Examination Requirement ACT (plus ACT Writing Test) SAT Reasoning SAT subject tests (for some colleges)
What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year.
Take a summer school class! Credit Recovery classes (assigned by your counselor)
AA Summer School Volunteer Hours Youth Exchange / Travel Programs
Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway. Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices. Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.