1. Lee High School

2. COUNSELING STAFF
A-D - Ms. Clark E-I – Ms. Velazquez J-M – Ms. Morris N-R – Ms. Faris S-Z – Ms. Dennison Collegiate Coach – Ms. Dominguez Special Programs – Ms. Carpenter

3. REBELS ACCESS
Remind me-to receive messages by text, to 81010
Remind me-to receive messages by
To stay up to date with your grades – stop by our data clerk, Ms. Dehoyos in the front office to get your portal ID

4. PSAT October 19th Prepare for the SAT
Determine your eligibility for a National Merit Scholarship.
Fee- $15.00
Register with the bookkeeper before October 14th

5. Course Sequence for Foundations with Endorsements Plan
English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IV
Math - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & Geometry
Choice: two credits in any advanced math course
Science – 4 credits Required: Biology
Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics
Choice: two credits in any advanced science course
Social Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World History (local requirement), US History, Gov/Econ
Foreign Language – 2 credits (2 years same language)
Physical Education – 1 credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be dictated by endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more information

6. DISTINGUISHED MUST BE EARNED TO BE ADMITTED TO A TEXAS PUBLIC UNIVERSITY UNDER THE TOP 10% LAW
COMPLETE ONE ENDORSEMENT
EARN 4 CREDITS IN MATH (MUST INCLUDE ALG 2)
EARN 4 CREDITS OF SCIENCE

7. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
DUAL CREDIT WORK (12 HOURS WITH A GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER
BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY (3 CREDITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE WITH A GRADE OF 80 OR HIGHER)
PSAT, SAT, ACT (RECOGNITION AS COMMENDED SCHOLAR, ACT COMPOSITE SCORE OF 28, OR A COMBINED READING AND MATH SCORE OF 1250 ON THE SAT
* EARN A BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

8. ENDORSEMENTS
STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Stem Flex, Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY- Business Management & Administration, Arts AV Technology & Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Transportation Distribution and Logistics, Agriculture, Food and Natural resources, Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing
PUBLIC SERVICES- Hospitality & Tourism, ROTC, Health Science, Education & Training
ARTS AND HUMANTIES- Fine Arts, Theatre, Music, Humanities in Social Studies or Foreign Language
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES- combination of content areas

9. Advanced Placement GOAL
To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the college admissions process.
MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects.
Exams are administered each year in May.
Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit.
It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with prospective colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit.
Pre-AP and AP English and Social Studies courses require summer reading
Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteria and Agreement Form

11. Parents must attend a mandatory meeting in the spring if enrolling.
Dual Credit
Parents must attend a mandatory meeting in the spring if enrolling.

12. G/T Scholar Graduation Cords
The following is a course list to be completed in order to qualify for a G/T Scholar Cord.
English:
English 1 G-PreAP
English 2 G-PreAP
AP English Language & Composition G or GD
AP English Literature & Composition G or GD
Math:
(Students who complete Algebra and
Geometry G-PreAP prior to Grade 9)
Algebra 2 G-PreAP in grade 9
PreCalculus G or GD in grade 10
Independent Study in G/T Math in grade 11
AP Calculus BC in Grade 12
(Students who complete Algebra 1 in Grade 8
or in Grade 9)
Geometry G-PreAP
Algebra 2 G-PreAP
PreCalculus G or GD
AP Calculus BC
Science:
Biology G-PreAP
Chemistry G-PreAP
Physics G-PreAP
Choice of:
AP Biology G, AP Chemistry G,
AP Physics B G, AP Physics C G,
AP Environmental Science G,
Scientific Res. & Des. OR
Anatomy & Physiology G,
Social Studies:
World History G-PreAP
World Geography G-PreAP
AP U.S. History G or GD
AP U.S. Government G or GD AND
AP Macro Economics G or GD &
AP Micro Economics G or GD

13. DUAL CREDIT INFO
Prerequisites for dual credit- Take the TSI-in the spring Apply to MC – Applytexas will happen in the spring after you register for a college course

14. COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES
Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by exam (CBE).

15. Course Category for Graduation Requirements
EOC Assessments
Course Category for Graduation Requirements
CREDITS
High School GPA and
Class Rank
College GPA

16. GRADE CLASSIFICATION 18 12 6 0 to 5
In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.

17. A+ Lab
The A+ Lab is a credit recovery option for students who were not successful in one or more of their academic classes.
After registering for an A+ class with their counselor, the student can make up the needed credit in the A+ lab before school or after school until 9 pm, Monday-Thursday
All course work, including exams, must be done on campus.

18. Attendance matters 90% Rule 10th Grade Attendance 689-1608
10th Principals
A-L Mr. Hailey
M-Z Mr. Portillo
Loss of Credit shows on your transcript
You will lose credit:
1st Semester – on the 9th absence .

19. STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
In addition to completing all coursework students must pass five EOC exams.
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
US History
Biology .

20. General Information
Seniors should focus on college application, scholarships, etc.
Juniors should try to take the ACT/SAT at least once at the end of their junior year.
Sophomores should be maintain the best course average in each class. Work on practice SAT “questions of the day”-go to collegeboard.com and take the PSAT

21. HOW MUCH DO I NEED????

22. Any
Questions?

23. Thank you for coming -Lee Counselors GO REBELS!!!