2. Grade Classification Credits Grade 9: 0–6 credits

3. What Does it Take to Graduate?
1. Attendance- 90%
Waxahachie ISD School Board Policy and the Texas Education Code state that a student’s attendance in each class must not drop below 90% or the student may lose credit for the class.
2. Credits- 26
3. EOC’s- 5 (next slide)

4. State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
End of Course Exams
At the high school level, 5 End of Course Exams will be given rather than a grade-specific subject area test.
English I and English II
Algebra I
Biology
U.S. History
Students who do NOT pass the EOC will be placed in a remediation class. No exceptions. You could lose an elective period.

5. Graduation Plan Total Credits 26 EOC Requirement 5 FOUNDATION PROGRAM
English 4
Math
Science
Endorsements
Social Studies 3
Language 2
Physical Education 1
Fine Art
Electives
Total Credits 26
EOC Requirement 5

6. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
A total of 4 math credits, must include Algebra II
A total of 4 science credits
The remaining curriculum requirements
The requirements for at least one endorsement
A student must earn distinguished level to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission.
Distinguished Level of Achievement

7. Endorsements STEM BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PUBLIC SERVICES
ARTS & HUMANITIES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

8. STEM- Option A
(A) a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in career and technical education (CTE) that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence .

9. 5 math credits STEM-Option C
Option (C) three credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and two additional mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
5 math credits

10. 5 science credits STEM- Option D
Option (D) earn credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, and physics, and two additional science courses.
5 science credits

11. STEM- Option E
Option (E) in addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the categories or disciplines represented by options (A), (B), (C), and (D).

12. Business and Industry- Option A
CTE career clusters listed in the following: (i) Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (ii) Architecture and Construction (iii) Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (iv) Hospitality and Tourism (v) Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
(vi) Manufacturing (Welding)
(vii) Information Technology
(viii) Business Management and Administration
(ix) Finance

13. Business and Industry- Option B
Four English elective credits by selecting three levels in one of the following areas:
Advanced broadcast journalism, newspaper, yearbook, public speaking, debate

14. Public Services- Option A
CTE career clusters listed in the following: (i) Education and Training (ii) Government and Public Administration (iii) Health Science (iv) Human Services (v) Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

15. Arts and Humanities- Option A
five social studies courses by selecting approved courses in this subject area as outlined by the Texas Education Agency:
World Geography
World History
US History
Government/Economics
Psychology/Sociology

16. Arts and Humanities- Option B & D
(B) four levels of the same language in a language other than English by selecting courses in accordance with TEA guidelines.
Example: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV (Pre-AP and AP options are available)
(D) four levels of American sign language by selecting courses in accordance with TEA guidelines.

17. Arts and Humanities- Option C
(C) two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels of a different language in a language other than English by selecting courses approved by TEA.
Example: French I, French II, ASL I, ASL II

18. Arts and Humanities- Option E
(E) a coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts from a list of TEA approved courses in these areas.
Choose from one discipline:
Example 1: Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4
Choose from two different categories:
Example 1: Theater I, Theater II, Art I, Art II
Example 2: Choir I, Choir II, Musical Theater I, Musical Theater II

19. Arts and Humanities- Option F
(F) four English elective credits by selecting from the following:
English IV or
Independent study in English, Literary Genres, Creative Writing, Research and Technical Writing, Humanities, Communication Applications, AP English Literature and Composition

20. Honors Courses Pre-AP/AP/DC
 Student-initiated learning with an emphasis on strong work ethic;
 Rigorous academic content requiring reading proficiency
 More depth and complexity
 Application of content strategies
 Consistent use of higher-level thinking skills
 Assignments are more analytical
 Required commitment to course inside and outside of classroom

21. Level of Difficulty MOST DIFFICULT AP=Advanced Placement DIFFICULT
Dual Credit = Dual Credit
Pre-AP = Pre-Advanced Placement
AVERAGE
Regular class

22. Honors Course Agreement
To enroll in ANY Honors Course – AP, Pre-AP, or Dual Credit- a student must turn in a SIGNED Honors Course Agreement.
When you meet with your counselor, if you do NOT have a SIGNED Honors Course Agreement, you will be placed in REGULAR classes until a signed copy is turned in to the office.
Final Due Date is Friday, April 28 at 4:00pm.

24. AP EXAMS
Students enrolled in an AP class can sign up to take the AP exam through the College and Career Center.
Students will be required to pay $45 for each AP exam they sign up to take.
If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the fee is reduced to $25 per exam.
Payment is due on March 8th. Your test(s) will not be ordered until you have paid in full.

25. Dual Credit Requirements

26. Texas Success Initiative
TSI-
Texas Success Initiative
What Is the TSI Assessment?
The TSI Assessment is a program designed to help your institution determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the general areas of reading, writing and mathematics.
Testing Dates-
February 6-9 starting at 4 pm
February starting at 4 pm
All Sessions will be held at the WHS library computer lab
Your first two attempts are FREE. The third attempt you will have to take at Navarro for a fee
Visit the College and Career Center to Sign up

28. Grade Point Average & ranking
Ranking of all students shall be computed by numerical grades in core curriculum classes. Foreign Languages and Technology courses will not be used in figuring GPA.
WHS 4-Point Grade Scale
Letter
Numeric
Points A
90-100 4 B
80-89 3 C
70-79 2
WHS 6-Point Grade Scale
Grade
PAP/AP/DC
REG
Letter
97-100 6 4 A
93-96
5.75
3.75
90-92
5.5
3.5
85-89
5.25
3.25 B
80-84 5 3
75-79
4.5
2.5 C
70-74 2
All Grades 0-69 will earn 0 GPA points.

29. Class Rank
Per Board policy, Class rank for all students in grades 9–12 shall be calculated three times per year, following the first full
semester, second full
semester, and at the
completion of all summer
school programs.

30. Summer Classes *Students looking to take a class during the
summer MUST request submit a “Request for
Summer School Credit Outside of WHS” to the
counseling office before May 26, 2017.
*WHS cannot recommend a
school for you to take a summer
class at. WHS will not be offering
summer school. We are planning
to have Night School again next
school year.

31. *Next Registration is May 17-26 for Summer Testing
Credit by Exam (CBE)
*A Credit by Exam (CBE) may be taken in a non-EOC tested course.
*Students wanting to earn credit for a class, must take and receive the CBE results prior to the instructional year in which the student will be enrolled in the course. Students cannot drop a class in which the CBE has not been attempted and credit earned.
*Next Registration is May for Summer Testing

32. PSAT/SAT/ACT PSAT Testing Criteria- SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS-
The district will pay for ALL SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS enrolled in a PAP/AP/DC class. Students not meeting the criteria may still take the test but are required to pay. Sign-ups will be in the College and Career Center
SAT/ACT Testing Criteria
SENIORS-
The district will pay for any SENIOR to take the SAT/ACT that is enrolled in a Pre-AP/AP/DC
See your Counselor for more information
Students not in an honors class may still take the test but are required to pay. Sign-ups will be in the College and Career Center

33. ACT & SAT Dates

34. Letter of Recommendation
Students requesting letters of recommendation, forms for scholarships, and other information for postsecondary schools or employers from teachers, administrators, or counselors shall allow a minimum of three weeks from the time of the request for the request to be filled. Letters of recommendation are done at the discretion of the individual from whom they are requested.

35. Choose Your Schedule Wisely
Select courses to equal at least 8 credits
List 3 alternate choices on back of form
Parent/Guardian Signature
NO Schedule Changes after May 26, 2017
Pre AP, Advanced Placement
Teacher/Parent/Guardian Signature
Will be required to stay in the entire semester

36. Handouts Course Selection Form Timeline for College Planning
Graduation Plans (These will be passed out when you meet with your counselor.)