1. Preparing for High School
Class of 2022

2. Calallen High School Counseling Staff
Wendy Batek A-Fe
Sara Nelson Ff-Le
Erika Vazquez Lf-Ri
Sherry Johnson Rj-Z
Larissa Duke-College and Career

4. Graduation Plans Foundation Foundation with Endorsements
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Performance Acknowledgements

5. Endorsement Areas

6. Foundation
Foundation w/Endorsement
Distinguished
English 4
Math 3
Algebra II
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education 1
Fine Arts
Language 2
Health
1/2
Technology
Speech
Electives 5 24 26

7. 9th Grade Required Core Courses
English Credit
English 1
*English 1 Pre-AP
Social Studies Credit
World Geography
World Geography Pre-AP
World History
World History AP
World History Pre-AP
European History AP   
Math Credit
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Pre-AP
Geometry
Geometry Pre-AP   
Science Credit
Biology
Biology Pre-AP
* Some of these courses will have summer assignments: Please look at the Calallen High School website for the specific summer reading.

8. Additional Courses Required for Graduation
Physical Education Credit: 1 Speech: ½ credit
P.E Health: ½ credit
Athletics (actual sport)* Technology: 1 credit
Marching Band ½ credit if participating in the fall
Fine Arts Credit: 1
Art
Band
Choir
Theatre Arts
Floral Design
Languages Other than English (LOTE) Credit: 2
Spanish
Computer Science 1 and 2 (*Algebra 1 is a Pre-requisite)
Other Electives are …

9. Sample Freshman Schedule

10. Grade Point Average (GPA) and Rank
Students in grades 9-12 will be ranked at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year.
Students must be Distinguished to be considered top 10 % Automatic College Admission (Four Math/Four Science and an Endorsement).
High School credits that are earned in middle school will be included in the averaging for ranking purposes.
Grade Point Distribution
Grades
AP/Dual Credit
Pre-AP
Regular
Correspondence
Credit by Exam
Locally Developed with grade points
100
6.5
6.0
5.0
4.0
90-99
80-89
70-79

11. 8th grade STAAR
If a student fails to master any section of STAAR this spring, and the Grade Placement Committee places them in 9th, the student may be assigned to a designated support class for that content area.

14. Who is a good match for Pre-AP/AP
Who is a good match for Pre-AP/AP? Open enrollment GT students will be instructed in PAP/AP classes
Self-disciplined
Motivated and hard working
Organized and meets deadlines
Goal Oriented
ABOVE grade level in Reading and Math skills
Strong reading, writing, or math skills depending on the content area
Efficient note taker
Works independently
Goes above and beyond teacher expectations
Manages time well
Enjoys learning and wants to be in the class

15. Dual Credit and Certification Programs
Partner with Del Mar for a variety of courses
Affordable- $99 per class!!
Available for 10, 11, and 12 graders
Must take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)
*** Do your college degree plan research ahead of time***
Certification Programs- (CISD pays for the following program tuition costs)
Partner with Del Mar and Craft Training Center (CTC) to offer a variety of certification programs (Can start as early as Sophomore year!)
Examples: CNA/Phlebotomy/EKG (Del Mar)
Pharmacy Technician (Calallen Campus)
Pipefitting/Welding (CTC)
Instrumentation/Electrical (CTC)
Cosmetology (Del Mar)
Auto and Diesel Mechanics (Del Mar)
Culinary Arts (Del Mar)
AND THE LIST GOES ON!!

16. Freshmen considering dual credit must take TSIA
TESTING TESTING 123
PSAT (Practice SAT)- CISD is considering testing all 9th grade students
Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) CISD pays for testing for all sophomores
Freshmen considering dual credit must take TSIA
SAT (
ACT (
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

17. Things for students to think about
What is my Career Goal?
How am I going to get to this career?
High School Preparations by Endorsements
Technical training (ex: Craft Training Center
and Del Mar West or Continuing Education programs)
Community College
4-year University (public or private)
Military
Plan Ahead! It’s never too early to begin looking at post-secondary options/opportunities
Use Interest and Ability Inventories to determine strengths and interests (Career Cruiser/Xello, ASVAB)
Use websites to identify:
Colleges of interest
Financial Aid options
Scholarship Opportunities
Job shadowing and Summer programs available

18. After High School (If a Four-Year College IS the Plan)
Top 10 % on Distinguished Plan (Top 6% if UT) Gain Automatic College Admission
Important reminders:
Every grade counts
Every test counts
Get involved and stay involved
Community Service
Extracurricular activities
Work and Summer activities
***BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND***

19. Remember: There’s only 24 hours per day
Balance your life
Coursework
Activities/clubs
Extracurricular
Family
Friends

20. 8th grade orientation - April 13th
What’s Next??
8th grade orientation - April 13th
8th grade registration- April 16th & 17th
9th grade registration at CHS- early August 2018

21. Questions??