1. Class of 2018

2.  Important dates  SAT/ACT Information  House Bill 5 Graduation Information  Credit Recovery/Summer School  Fill out Projected Schedule Form  Update Four -Year Plans Naviance

3.  STAAR EOC’s- March 29 th - Eng 1 March 31 st – Eng 2 May 3 rd - Algebra I May 4 th – US History May 5 th – Biology  SAT- May 7th (April 18 th deadline to register)  ACT- April 9 th (March 4 th deadline to register)  Applying for College (San Jac-Dual Credit)  Advanced Academic Night- Jan 14th

4.  These are rigorous exams used to determine if a student is college ready, and students are provided with feedback and resources to fully prepare and receive high scores for college acceptance.  PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT, and the scores are good indicators as to how a student will perform on the actual SAT.  ACT is a different exam that tests more content areas but is also rigorous.

5. Test Format Structure and TimingNEW SATACT Testing time 3 hours + 50-minute essay (optional) 2 hours 55 minutes + 40-minute essay (optional) Structure 3 tests + optional essay4 tests + optional writing test Number of questions 154215 Time per question 1 minute, 10 seconds49 seconds Score range Composite 400 – 1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2 – 8) Composite 1 – 36 (writing domain scores: 2 – 12) Test length and timingReading Test 65 minutes 52 questions Writing and Language Test 35 minutes 44 questions Math Test 80 minutes 58 questions Reading Test 35 minutes 40 questions English Test 45 minutes 75 questions Math Test 60 minutes 60 questions Science Test 35 minutes 40 questions

7.  You should be able to determine from this transcript…  All courses taken for High School Credit  Courses that credit has been awarded  Total number of credits received  GPA and Class Rank (at the bottom)  Weighted GPA is calculated only on core classes and foreign language

8. Your personal information Your testing information Classes you have taken with credit earned. Your credits!!! GPA and Rank

9.  Core Classes Needed Foundation Plan  4 years of English  3 years of Math  3 years of Science  2 years of Foreign Language  1 year of Physical Education  1 year of Fine Art  3 years of Social Studies  5 Electives  Total of 22 credits

10. In addition to the Foundation Plan, students must add one of the 5 Endorsements to receive Texas Public High School Diploma, completing 26 credits. This includes an additional math, science, and 2 electives.

11.  Students will complete ONE of the following math course series:  Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and an approved 4th year math class  Algebra 1 (8 th ), Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or College Algebra, AP Calculus or AP Statistics  Algebra 1, Math Models, Geometry, or Algebra 2

12. Students will complete ONE of the following science course series:  Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and a fourth approved science class  Biology, IPC, Chemistry, Physics  IPC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

13.  Students will complete the following Social Studies course series:  World Geography  U.S History  World History  Government (.5)  Economics (.5)

14.  English 1  English 2  English 3  English 4

15.  Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, students and parents will be required to sign a contract when enrolled in the Advanced Placement classes. Due to the rigor, discipline, and responsibility involved in order to be successful in these courses, it is imperative for families to have a full understanding beforehand in order to be fully prepared. The contracts will be available in the AP teachers’ classes in the fall of 2016.

17.  Due to the changes in graduation laws for the class of 2018 and beyond, students will be using the four-year plan as their registration form so that the series of courses can be followed each year until the student graduates.

19.  1. Business and Industry  2. Public Services  3. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)  4. Arts and Humanities  5. Multidisciplinary

20.  TYPES OF CAREERS  Agricultural Science  Graphic Design  Information Technology  Construction  Welding  Marketing/Communications  HVAC (Air Conditioning)

21.  TYPES OF CAREERS  Health Sciences and Occupations  Education and Training  Law Enforcement  Culinary Arts and Hospitality  Military Service  Counseling

22.  TYPES OF CAREERS  Artist  Acting/Theater Production  Political Science  English Literature/History  Cultural Studies  Fine Arts Related Careers

23.  Students select courses from the curriculum of each of the above named Endorsements and earns credit in a variety of advanced courses for multiple content areas sufficient to complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA).

24.  Ensure your endorsement matches your career plan.  List all of your current courses you are taking this year, both the fall and spring semesters.  Following the course sequences for your Graduation Endorsement, choose your core and elective classes for next year.

25.  If you have failed a course from the last school year (2014-2015), please do not place credit recovery on your schedule in lieu of electives. Counselors will schedule you into credit recovery programs such as Star Lab, Summer School, and CBE.  If you failed course 1 st semester of this year, you have an opportunity to average the credit with a high enough grade this semester. (example English 2A=65)

26.  Available online:  www.sheldonisd.com www.sheldonisd.com  Select Students and then KHS Course Catalog  http://www.sheldonisd.com/cms/lib6/TX010011 02/Centricity/Domain/893/KHS_Course%20Cat alog_2014-2015_V1.pdf http://www.sheldonisd.com/cms/lib6/TX010011 02/Centricity/Domain/893/KHS_Course%20Cat alog_2014-2015_V1.pdf

27. connection.naviance.com/ceking Username: Student ID # Password: Student ID #  College and Career information  Documents (Resume, Goals)  Scholarships  4 Year High School Plans