1. BOERNE-SAMUEL V. CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOL

2. CHAMPION CHARGERS Class of 2022
WELCOME
CHAMPION CHARGERS Class of 2022

3. Boerne - Samuel V. Champion High School
201 Charger Blvd.  Boerne, TX  
Mr. Eddie Ashley, Principal 
Mrs. Emily Steffek, Academic Dean  
Mr. Scott Byrd, Assistant Principal  
Mr. Jason Miller, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lauran Knight, Assistant Principal  
Counseling Department
Mrs. Kathleen Alamillo (Last names A-D)                                                     
Mr. Karl Christianson (Last names E-K)                                                         
Mrs. Natalie Walker (Last names L-Rh)                                                         
Mrs. Mrs. Grmela (Last names Ri-Z)                                                           
Mrs. Shana Dillon, Advanced Academics Counselor                                   
Mrs. Yvette Vargas, Counselors' Secretary                                                 
Mrs. Suzanne Crews, Registrar                                                                     

4. Join in the fun!

5. Get Involved! What are your interests? Athletics Academics
Extra-curricular
Clubs and Organizations
Participation
Volunteerism
Leadership

6. PTO

7. Wednesday Evening Sessions
Cafeteria 
Library 
Make-up Tests/Quizzes
Quiet Computer Use
Make-up hours
Credit Recovery Programs
Math, English, Science Teacher tutorials​
NHS Peer Tutor ​
Collaborative and Individual Study​
FREE COFFEE​
Snacks for sale (Thanks PTO!)

8. CONSIDERATIONS Where do you want to be in four years?
 Opportunities after graduation
 Begin with the end in mind
On-level vs.  Pre-AP/AP 
Outside commitments to sports, church  activities, clubs, jobs, etc.

9. CHS Academics and Advanced Academics
All curriculum covers the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Pre-AP Courses prepare students to take Advanced Placement and/or Dual Credit courses. Pre-AP Courses are weighted under Tier 2 (plus 10) (BISD Student Handbook, p. 26).
Pre-AP/AP Drop Window between 4th-6th week of school and at the end of the 1st semester. 

10. AP and Dual Credit Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement courses follow College Board approved standards and allow opportunity to earn college credit. 
AP/Dual Credit courses are weighted under Tier 1 (plus 18 points) (BISD Student Handbook, p. 26). 
Dual Credit 
Dual Credit Courses fulfill high school course requirements and allow opportunity to earn college credit (Alamo Community Colleges).

11. More about Advanced Placement (AP)
AP COURSES are extremely rigorous as they cover college-level curriculum. 
Students take the AP tests offered in the spring. Students scoring 3, 4, or 5 on one or more of these tests may gain college credit (BISD's Course Catalog, p.7). 
Why AP?
Confidence
Credit
College Success
(See page 7 of the BISD Couse Catalog for a complete list of AP courses.) 

12. Dual Credit Dual Credit courses
allow students to earn college credit while in high school
 fulfill high school course requirements
appear on the high school transcript and apply in calculating grade point averages
BISD teachers through Alamo Colleges--Northwest Vista College 
courses offered include Dual Credit-only and AP/Dual Credit
(see page 8 of the BISD Course Catalog for a list of courses)
Students must 
Apply to appropriate college(s) in the Alamo Colleges system 
Take and submit qualifying entrance scores to the college 
Present the required documents by the advertised deadline (BISD Course Catalog, p. 8).

13. AP Capstone coming to BISD!​
AP Capstone consists of two AP Courses​ ​
AP Seminar​
AP Research ​
AP Capstone enriches the experience in other AP Courses
According to College Board, AP Capstone ​
equips students with  independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills ​
cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars ​
prepares students to make logical, evidence-based decisions

14. For more information, visit collegeboard
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15. So what does all of this mean...?

16. How do I know what classes to take...
Course Selection is a Team Effort.
Think about
Interest and self-directedness
Self-motivation, study, and time management skills
Prior level of successful coursework completion
BALANCE

17. Some things to Consider... Pre-AP/AP/Dual Credit Classes
TRUTHS
FALLACIES 
I have the time and desire to take on more.
I'm willing to go above and beyond.
I have a pretty full plate, but I still have room for more.
I'm highly interested in this subject area.
I have a natural talent here.
I have a growth mindset and want to approach this with grit.
This is THE way to get into college.
I'm brighter; I'm a rule-follower.
I have to take advanced everything to be successful.
My peers are, so I must.
My parents expect me to.
I can take all advanced classes, participate in extracurricular, volunteer/work, and be a healthy teenager.  

18. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Graduation requirements
Endorsement Options
BISD CTE Pathways
Course Selection Process

19. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation requirements can be found in the course catalog (online CHS site, Counseling page, and BISD under Curriculum Department).
Satisfactory performance is required by the state of Texas on End of Course Exams in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and US History.

23. Typical Freshman Schedule
English 1
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Biology
World Geography
Foreign Language
PE or Substitute
*Fine Arts
*CTE Principles course (see pathways or choice sheet)
*Health (½ credit) & Semester Elective (½ credit)
*2 of these 3 are usually chosen freshman year

24. Course Selection Process
Counselors will be at BMSS February 12th & 13th to help students register for courses.
Parents will receive a letter with student choices later in the spring for review. Any changes to choice selections must occur before May 19th. 
Students receive schedules at Back-to-School Champ Camp in August.

25. Freshman 4-year planning meetings
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26. Please join the distribution list for your student by texting the message below to for class of 2022 information from the CHS counseling office
@chs-co2022 

27. BOERNE-SAMUEL V. CHAMPION HIGH SCHOOL