1. Shadow Creek
High School

2. SCHS Counseling Staff Additional Support
Mrs. Amber Dixon– Lead Counselor/ A-Co Mrs. Kimberly Johnson– Counselor Cr-J Mrs. Ashley Burns – Counselor K-Ra Mrs. Andrea Bellard – Counselor Re-Z
Additional Support
Mrs. Monica Silvas – ACC Dual Credit Advisor
Mrs. Jade Stenger – Advanced Academic Specialist

3. Topics for Tonight GPA Graduation Requirements
Endorsements & Career Pathways
Dual Credit
Advanced Academics
Grade Level Check List

4. High School – GPA All courses are included in the GPA
Pre-AP, Dual Credit, and AP courses receive additional weight in the GPA calculation
Pre-AP/Dual Credit – earn an extra weight of 10 grade points in the GPA calculation
AP Classes – earn an extra weight of 20 grade points in the GPA calculation
Top 10% = automatic admission requirement (Top 7% UT)
Ranking occurs at the end of junior year.
Added points only show up in the GPA calculation. Failing grades, regardless of the weight will still appear on report cards and be treated as such.

5. Alvin ISD Graduation Requirements

7. Foundation Graduation Plan
CRED
SUBJECT AREA 4
ENGLISH (English I, II, III, and Advanced English) 3
MATH (Includes Algebra I and Geometry)
SCIENCE (Bio and 2 advanced science credits)
SOCIAL STUDIES (W Geo or W History, US Hist, Govt and Econ) 2
SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1
FINE ART PE
0.5
SPEECH (requirement for current 10th/11th only)
4.5
ELECTIVES
Total:
22 Credits

8. Foundation (FHSP) + Endorsement
CRED
SUBJECT AREA 4
ENGLISH (English I, II, III, and Advanced English)
MATH (Includes Algebra I, Geom., and 2 Adv. Math)
SCIENCE (Bio and 3 advanced science credits) 3
SOCIAL STUDIES (W Geo or W History, US Hist, Govt and Econ) 2
SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1
FINE ART PE
0.5
SPEECH (requirement for current 10th/11th only)
6.5
ELECTIVES
Total:
26 Credits

9. Foundation + Endorsement
Endorsements
Consist of 4-5 cohesive elective courses in a specified pathway
Are visible on student transcript
Are an opportunity to explore career/major areas prior to college
May be obtained in more than one content area
DO NOT determine college acceptance
Advanced Courses
4 Credits in Core Subjects
4 Credits in AP or Dual Credit

10. ENDORSEMENT
PATHWAYS
Each leads to an endorsement

11. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Complete the Foundation with Endorsement plan
Complete Algebra 2 as one of the 4 required math credits
Mandatory to be eligible for top 10% Automatic Admission in college admissions

12. Performance Acknowledgments
12 hrs of Dual Credit Courses (GPA 3.0 or higher) OR
Proficient Bilingualism/Biliteracy OR
3 or higher on AP Exam(s) OR
Outstanding performance on PSAT, ACT or SAT OR
Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification

13. Meet State Testing Standards
All of the following STAAR End of Course (EOC) exams must be successfully completed prior to graduation:
English I – 9th Grade
Algebra I – 9th Grade
Biology – 9th Grade
English II – 10th Grade
US History – 11th Grade

14. Dual Credit

15. Advanced Academics

16. Advanced Academics

17. Course Planning Guide

18. Graduation Checklists
KEY POINTS 9th and 10th grade:
Think about career and college interests – select an endorsement
KEEP TRACK of high school credits – meet state requirements
Consider dual credit and AP courses
RESEARCH and EXPLORE college/universities/programs
Train to be an advocate for your own learning
Start by communicating directly with teachers
Monitor grades in Skyward – let that info direct your conversation with your teacher!

19. Upcoming Events Open House – Tonight!
9th and 10th grade –Individual Meetings
4yr plan, Endorsement/pathway selection, and credit check
Let’s Talk PSAT October 5th and 6th
Why is it important?
How do you prepare?
How will test day look?
PSAT October 19th

20. Contact Us http://www.alvinisd.net/domain/4484 281-245-3815
Shadow Creek HS Counseling Team
@Shark_Counselor
Counselor Clerk
Mrs. Betancourt
Lead / A-Co
Mrs. A. Dixon
Counselor Cr-J
Mrs. Johnson
Counselor K-Ra
Mrs. Burns
Counselor Re-Z
Mrs. Bellard
ACC Dual Credit Advisor
Mrs. Silvas
Advanced Academic Specialist
Mrs. Stenger