1. WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
9th & 10 Grade
Informational Meeting

2. COUNSELORS Mrs. Rodriguez (A-CHA) Ms. Martini (CHB-GAR)
Mr. Sampson (GAT – KR)
Mr. Cardenas (KU – OR)
Ms. Garcia ( OT –RH) + AVID
Mrs. Patterson–Lopez (RI-SN) + ELL
Mrs. Dimaline – (SO – Z)
Mrs. Johnson - STAN

3. Upcoming Important Dates
PSAT Interpretation/ Dual Credit Night- January 17, 2018
Course Fair- January 29, 2018
Re-registration the week of Feb. 5th, 2018
Dual credit ApplyTexas deadline – Feb.12th, 2018
Career Night – April 24, 2018, 6:00 – 8:00pm at BAC

4. Promotion Policy
10th Grade Credits
11th Grade Credits
12th Grade Credits OR the student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate at the end of school year.
STAAR/EOC
The required EOC exams will be English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History. Passing scores are part of graduation requirements.

5. How Many Pre-AP/ AP Classes To Take?
Individual decision
Consider extra-curricular commitments
Impacts class rank
Seek balance while challenging yourself

6. Benefits of Taking Pre-AP Courses
Great preparation for AP/DC classes
Rigorous courses in high school better prepares students for college courses
Grades are weighted (1.29 for AP!)
Colleges look for rigorous coursework

7. RANK IN CLASS
Required graduation courses, up to a maximum of 26 credits, taken in grades 9 to 12 through the end of the 7th semester will be used to calculate class rank.
Elective courses that produce the highest weighted grade will be used to calculate rank.
Class rank will be based upon a weighted grade average

8. Weighted Grade Averages
WGPA are determined by multiplying each semester grade of a ranked course by a rank factor and computing an average.
Course Level
AP, GT/AP, and Dual Credit AP – 1.29
Pre AP, Honors, Dual Credit non-AP – 1.15
Regular -1.0
The WGA determines rank in class.

9. HONOR GRADUATES
Students achieving high standards of academic excellence shall be recognized at graduation as honor graduates based on the following criteria:
Completion of the Foundations High School Program with an Endorsement and/or the Distinguished Level of Achievement
Everything completed through the end of the 1st semester of your senior year.
Overall Weighted grade average of a 90 or above

10. HONOR GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude

11. COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
Take AP classes and AP tests at the end of the year to earn college credit
Take dual credit classes (watch for details beginning December and need to apply by early spring for next school year)
Dual Credit Courses Offered
US History-AP, College Algebra, and English IV AP
IPET, PET, Auto-Tech, Aerospace and Diesel Mechanics
Requirements: Dual Credit packet, forms, TSI testing

12. Resources for College
College Board provides many free resources to assist with PSAT, SAT and AccuPlacer.
Café College is a one stop shop for college access, advice and guidance. All services are free of charge.
Khan Academy is a free resource that offers tutoring as well as test prep.

13. Resources cont’d
Kuder helps students learn more about their strengths and possible careers that are available in their field of study.
Go to log on to lauchpad, then click on Kuder in the CTE folder. Here’s Churchill’s activation code:
N AVY

14. Kuder Navigator Homepage

15. Resources cont’d
majors A great place to begin and continue your college research!

16. Student Clubs and Organizations Get Involved !
Honor Societies
Spirit Groups
World Languages
Community Service
Fine Arts
Student Government
There are many groups/organizations to choose from

17. Go Center
SAEP representative is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Assists in college planning
College Reps visit
College Research
Scholarship Search

18. Resume Tips Make it easy to read Use a chronological format
List school related and non school related activities and leadership positions
Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores
Brag about yourself!

19. (to be eligible for the top 10%)
Grad Programs!
NEISD Students:
Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement
(to be eligible for the top 10%)

20. Distinguished Level of Achievement
26 credits
Curriculum requirements for Foundation +
1 Endorsement
plus Algebra II
plus an additional science course

21. Endorsements Multidisciplinary STEM Arts/Humanities Public Service
Business/Industry

22. Graduation Requirements

27. Checklist Look at various college requirements
Plan for using summer wisely
Research majors/ careers
Keep up grades
Continue list of activities, honors, etc.

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29. QUESTIONS?

30. Thank You!