1. Academic Presentation 8th Grade Year at a Glance
Academic Presentation
8th Grade Year at a Glance

2. Mrs. Venessa Betancourt Principal
Administration
Mrs. Venessa Betancourt Principal
Assistant Principals:
Ms. Patricia Pedroza, Mr. Bob Hood,
Mr. Phil Hatch

3. Counselors
Ms. Iris Parra
Ms. Mireya Reyes
Ms. Joyce Rivera

4. Academic Information 8th Grade Transition Requirements Course Grades
Attendance
STAAR
Graduation Plans- Endorsements
Academies
Dual Credit Process

5. Course Grades Courses 8 course per year Pass class with a grade of 70+
Be in attendance 90% of the time

6. ATTENDANCE
The 90% Rule
Credit will be denied for 10 or more absences in any class.
(Excused or Unexcused)

7. LOSS OF CREDIT
Attendance Committee will meet every 3 weeks to flag students that are frequently absent
If needed, hours will be assigned to student to make up seat time
Hours will need to be done before school/afterschool, Saturday school, and intersession

8. STAAR 8th Grade Mandatory Exams SSI Year Reading Math Social Studies
Science
TSI
Academic performance
All

10. SISD Graduation Plans English I English II English III English IV
Subject
Foundation+
Endorsement
# of Credits
Foundation+ Endorsement+ DLA
English
English I
English II
English III
English IV 4
Math
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
4th year Math
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
4thScience
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
US. History
Government/ Economics 1
P.E.
Health .5
Speech
For. Lang. 2 3
Fine Arts
Numbers & Sense
Endorsement Courses
Program of Study- 4 Course Sequence

11. What is an Endorsement?
An Endorsement is a group of courses taken throughout high school that give students exposure and experience in a specific career field.
Once you chose an endorsement it will guide the career related courses you take during high school.
In order to receive an endorsement label on the transcript, you need to take 3 or more courses in the specific career field in sequential order.

12. SISD Endorsements SISD Foundation plus Endorsement
Explain the difference between a endorsement and a program of study.
Endorsement: An umbrella that groups similar careers together.
Program of study- The order of classes you will have to take in order to have knowledge or experience in a specific career. It is the sequence in the curriculum you would have to follow.
SISD Foundation plus
Endorsement
9/19/2018

14. __Business and Industry
SISD Academies
__STEM
Science Technology Engineering & Math
Montwood High School
Synergi Biomedical
Synergi Engineering
Synergi Math
Eastlake High School
SATA Computer Science
Mission Early College
Advanced Math & Science Studies
El Dorado High School
IB Advanced Math & Science Studies
*NOTE: IB & MECHS may qualify for more than one endorsement.
__Business and Industry
Business Management and Administration/Finance
Pebble Hills High School
Business Management/Banking and Financial Services
Sparta Business Academy
El Dorado High School
Architecture
__Public Service
Government and Public Administration
Americas High School
Libertas Academy-Government
Libertas Academy-Public Administration
Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)
Health Science
Socorro High School
HPA Dentistry
HPA Emergency Medical Technician
HPA Pharmacy Technician (HPA accepted students only) *
HPA Physician/Pre-Nursing
Fire Tech Program
Arts and Humanities
El Dorado High School
IB Social Studies
*Academy enrollment requires the submission of an application and supplemental material, acceptance into the program, and a transfer request on file.
*All documentation needs to be submitted by Dec. 15th, 2017.

15. What is Dual Credit?
The Dual Credit Program at El Paso Community College offers:
fundamental core courses to qualified students while still enrolled in high school.
The college class is a replacement rather than an addition as students take just one class, the college class, and earn both high school and college credit.
The courses are taught by instructors credentialed by El Paso Community College.
One of the goals of the program is to provide a positive collegiate learning experience for participating high school students. Benefits
Provides a head start on postsecondary core requirements
Lowers cost of college (credits earned are at no cost)
Extends the variety of classes available to high school students
Allows shared resources--college library, fine art performances, career development services, and much more
Provides greater opportunity for a coordinated education
Allows an easier transition to college

16. Dual Credit Process Step 4. Step 1, Step 3. Step 2. Step 5.
Fill out application to EPCC- Apply Texas
Step 3.
Take practice test known as PAAM
Step 2.
Receive acceptance and student 800 number from EPCC
Step 4.
Take TSI Test- Receive scores
Step 5.
Attend high school meetings to enroll in dual credit courses and sign appropriate paperwork.

17. Preparing for TSI How to Access Edmentum-Plato TSI Tutorial software
Clever app on their desktop 
On the clever app using my.sisd.net account 
Or going directly to the website ple.platoweb.com
Account Name: SISD30
Username: student ID Number 
password: DOB (YYYYMMDD

19. DNA Digital Citizenship Scholars Will: Parent Tips
In a world where children are “growing up digital,” it is important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship. Parents play an important role in teaching these skills.

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