1. Sharyland High School 9th Grade Orientation
Presented by:
Counseling Department

2. Sharyland High School Student Orientation Block Scheduling
How is the block schedule different from the Jr. High schedule?
The daily schedule will consist of four (4) ninety (90) minute blocks and one (1) forty-five (45) minute block.
How much time will students have between each block?
Students will have a seven (7) minute passing period.
How many credits can a student earn each school year?
Students can earn nine (7 to 9) credits per year, for a total of thirty-five to thirty-six (35-36) credits over the four years in high school.
Will students be able to participate in athletics and/or band for four (4) years?
Yes.

3. GPA (Grade Point Average)
Only the core classes are calculated into the Grade Point Average taken in grades 9-12……..
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Courses taken through Summer School, Ed Options, AEP, Credit By Exam or off campus programs are not calculated into the GPA

4. What might your schedule look like?
Term 1
Term 2

5. Foundation High School Program
Graduation Program
Foundation High School Program
Beginning with the school year, the state adopted a new graduation plan known as the Foundation High School Program.
The program consists of 22 credits with the opportunity to earn 4 additional credits (for a total of 26 credits) in one of the endorsement areas. In addition, a student may earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement as well as Performance Acknowledgments by completing certain additional requirements.

6. State Graduation Requirements
Foundation High School Program
Without endorsements
22 credits
Foundation High School Program
With one or more endorsements
26 credits
Foundation High School Program
Distinguished level of Achievement
At least one endorsement
26 credits

7. Foundation High School Program without endorsements - 22 credits
ELA – 4 Credits
(English I, English II, English III, and Advanced Course)
Math – 3 Credits
(Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Course)
Science – 3 Credits
(Biology, IPC or additional Advanced Course, Advanced Course)
Social Studies – 3 Credits
(World Geography or World History, U.S. History, Government, Economics)
LOTE (Language other than English) - 2 Credits
(In the same LOTE or Computer Programming Language)
Fine Arts- 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Electives- 5 Credits (to include Technology Application (1) and Professional Communication(.5)

8. Foundation High School Program with endorsements-26 credits
ELA – 4 Credits
(English I, English II, English III, and Advanced
Course)
Math – 4 Credits
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Advanced
Science –4 Credits
(Biology, IPC or additional Advanced Course,
Advanced Course and Advanced Course )
Social Studies – 3 Credits
(U.S. History, Government, Economics, World
Geography or World History)
LOTE (Language other than English) - 2 Credits
(In the same LOTE)
Fine Arts- 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Electives- 7 Credits (to include technology application and Professional Communication)
Curriculum requirements for one or more endorsements
1 Arts and Humanities
2 Business and industry
3 Public Services
4 STEM
5 Multidisciplinary Studies
A student may earn a Distinguished level of Achievement by successfully completing:
FHSP
Complete at least one endorsement
4 Credits in Science
4 Credits in Math, to include Algebra II

9. WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT? An endorsement is a career pathway.
1. Arts and Humanities
2. Business and Industry
3. Public Service
4. STEM
5. Multidisciplinary Studies
An endorsement must be selected prior to entering the 9th grade.

10. Endorsement #1 Arts and Humanities
Includes courses directly related to:
Political Science
World Languages
Cultural studies
English Literature
History
Fine Arts

11. Endorsement #2 Business & Industry
Includes courses directly related to: Accounting Information Technology Communications Architecture Finance Construction HVAC Graphic Design Marketing Logistics Agricultural science Welding Automotive tech Database management

12. Endorsement #3 Public Service
Includes courses directly related to:
Health Sciences and Occupations
Education and Training
Law Enforcement
Human Services

13. Endorsement #4 STEM Science Technology Engineering Advanced Math
Includes courses directly related to:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Advanced Math
Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics are required courses for this endorsement.

14. Endorsement #5 Multidisciplinary Studies
Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.

15. A student may earn a Distinguished level of Achievement by successfully completing:
Foundation High School Program
At least one Endorsement
4 credits in Science
4 credits in Mathematics, to include Algebra II
Must earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement to qualify for top 10 % automatic admission.

16. Performance Acknowledgement
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance:
In dual credit courses (12 hours or more with a grade of a “B” or better)
In bilingualism and bi-literacy (Showing proficiency in English and a 2nd language)
On an AP test or IB exam (minimum score of a 3)
On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT or the ACT
Commended on PSAT, College readiness score on Plan, 1250 on SAT,
28 on ACT
5. For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or
industry certification or license.

17. STAAR
STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC READINESS

18. State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
What is STAAR?
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
STAAR course based assessments are available for:
Algebra I
Biology
English I
English II
U.S. History

19. NEW PROGRAMS AT SISD AP SCHOLAR ACADEMY
DUAL CREDIT CORE COMPLETE ACADEMY

20. AP Scholar Academy
AP Scholar Academy offers rigorous, relevant and challenging Advanced Placement curriculum for high school students.
Include Pre-AP and AP courses
Supportive framework for students
College tours in 10th and 11th grade
Peer mentoring and tutoring including portfolio creation
SAT and ACT Preparation
Additional GPA points for class ranking with every AP core subject area exam score of 3, 4, or 5
Special recognition on diploma and graduation ceremony
AP Capstone Diploma Program If you earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of your choice, you’ll receive the AP Capstone Diploma™ . If you earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, you’ll receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ .

21. Dual Credit Core Complete Academy
Dual credit courses include both academic courses as well as technical courses. These courses are stepping stones from high school to college, serving as a path to academic degree programs or college-level workforce education courses.
Studies show that dual credit increases the likelihood that a student will complete high school, and enroll in and persist in college.
Decreases cost of tuition and fees for students by accelerating time to degree.
New graduates enter the workforce sooner and begin to earn wages, benefiting themselves and the economy.
42 semester credit hour (SCH) core curriculum at one institution to transfer the entire set of completed courses to another Texas higher education institution without having to repeat any core courses.

22. Dual Credit Core Complete Academy Requirements
Meet Pre-AP Course Standards and successfully complete 2 Pre-AP core courses during freshman (9th grade) year.
Submit a completed Apply Texas Application online at indicating Dual Credit.
Take and successfully pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment (or TSI exemption scores). The South Texas College Academic Placement scores are as follows:
TSI Reading: 351+
TSI Writing: Multiple Choice 340/ Essay score 4 –or- Multiple Choice 339/ Essay score 5
TSI Math: 350+
You are TSI exempt if you submit verification that you have completed one of the following:
ACT: 23 Composite with a 19 English and 19 Math
SAT: 1070 combined score (Verbal/Critical Reading and Math) with a 500 Verbal/Critical Reading and 500 Math 
**IMPORTANT: Students MUST maintain a 2.0 grade point average in ALL college courses. Any grade below a “C” will result in permanent removal from the program**

23. Let’s begin
Filling out the
Course Request forms

33. Summer Assignment for English I Pre AP
Note: Check the Sharyland High School website for details on summer readings.
High School Counselor’s Corner
Summer Assignments

34. PARENT MEETING WHEN: Tuesday, January 30th TIME: 6 P.M. LOCATION:
ENGLISH PRESENTATION – Library Lecture Hall
SPANISH PRESENTATION - AUDITORIUM

35. Forms are due: Friday, February 2nd (Please turn in signed forms to your English Teacher.)

36. Questions