1. WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL 8 th Grade Registration Information 2015-2016

2. Graduation Requirements http://www.neisd.net/staar/high- info.html

3. 9th Grade Recommended Schedule Language Arts:English I Math: Algebra I or Geometry Science: Biology Social Studies:W. Geo or W. History LOTE W. Lang. or Comp. Sci. PE/Health (PE Equivalent: Athletics, Pep, ROTC, Band) Elective (based upon endorsement)

4. 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 1.15 (1.29 for AP) Colleges look for rigorous coursework

5. English I: Regular or Pre-AP? Rigor Pre-Advanced Placement Skills Literary/Rhetorical Analysis Analytical/Expository Writing Reading Critical/Active Reading Challenging Fiction and Nonfiction Independent Reading EOC TESTED COURSE

6. Algebra I: for current students who took 8 th grade math Pre-AP Algebra I is not offered in high school EOC TESTED COURSE This course is STAAR-assessed. ContentState TEKS; District pace; Review time in-class

7. Geometry: Regular or Pre-AP? RegularPre-AP ContentState TEKS; District pace; Review time in-class State TEKS + enrichment; faster paced covering a wider variety of concepts in more depth; little in-class review Weighting of Grades Assessments may be weighted more heavily. Prerequisite: Algebra I

8. Biology I: Regular or Pre-AP? RegularPre-AP ContentState TEKSState TEKS + enrichment based on select introductory AP concepts Concepts are covered in greater depth PaceDistrict paceFaster paced Weighting of Grades Assessments may be weighted more heavily. EOC TESTED COURSE

9. Social Studies: Regular or Pre-AP? RegularPre-AP Writing & Reading Skills On-level reading and writing skillsAbove level reading and writing skills Extensive readings of advanced level materials requiring extensive note taking Content and Pace State TEKS; District pace; Review time in-class prior to exams State TEKS much faster pace covering a wider variety of concepts in more depth; broader use of difficult vocabulary, advanced concepts and generalizations

10. Social Studies: 4 Required courses 1- World History OR World Geography 2 - US History EOC 3 - Government (1 sem) 4 - Economics (1 sem) If a student takes a “traditional” route like... 9th World Geography 10th World History 11th US History 12thGovernment / Economics Students will develop a foundation for the US History EOC. They will get an additional endorsement for Humanities.

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

12. Important things to know... When can you drop a Pre-AP class? Course catalog posted online & found on NEISD website Elective changes will not be made after June 4, 2015

13. Students may choose only 1 sport Your 8 th grade coach should sign your course card; if you currently play a sport Do NOT select PE and an athletic period. You can only have one or the other Athletic Information

14. Let’s Review! NEISD Students: Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement (to be eligible for the top 10%)

15. Graduation Requirements

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

17. Endorsements ●Multidisciplinary ●STEM ●Arts/Humanities ●Public Service ●Business/Industry (can be found on front of course card)

18. Selecting Endorsements ●NEISD has videos prepared on their website. http://www.neisd.net/staar/videos2/video.html ●Students select endorsement on course card ●Students can change endorsements based upon interest.

19. End of Course Exams: 9th Grade:English I, Biology, Algebra 1 10th Grade:English II 11th Grade:US History

20. Course Card Fill in all demographic information Select 1 endorsement and 1 program of study Write course number in left column Write name of course in blank Fill in alternates! Student & Parent sign course card

25. Course Card Sequence 9 th -10 th

26. Biolology PreAp 3233

27. Course Fair Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 Located in Churchill cafeteria Electives available to 9th graders are on 9th grade course card/ Endorsements listed on front of course card

28. Final Date for Course Changes: June 4, 2015 Ways to Change a Course: E-mail counselor change requests o Include student name, ID number, course to drop, course to add Send in form that is mailed to you in May (only if requesting a change)

29. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS 1.Review Churchill Endorsement course list 2.Complete 4 year plan 3.Select ONE Endorsement 4.Select ONE program of study within your Endorsement 5.Attend Churchill Course Fair on January 29 at 6:30 6.PRINT your list of courses on course card 7.Print alternate courses 8.Sign and return your course card on _______________

30. QUESTIONS? WELCOME FUTURE CHARGERS!