1. Class of 2016 Advantage Academy

2. Gaylene Greathouse District Guidance Counselor Gaylene.greathouse@advantageisd.org 817-907-8085 Eureka Devers AAGP Principal

3.  Social Science (including Econ)  English  Math  Science  Language Other Than English  Visual/Performing Arts  Physical Education  Electives (speech & health included)  Local credits

5. Distinguished Level of Achievement Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission Requires Algebra II Endorsements – 26 credits Foundation – 22 credits 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives STEM Business & Industry Public Service Multi- disciplinary

6. GradeFoundation Grad Requirements Recommended Grad Requirements 91 year English I 101 year English II 111 year English III 121 year English IV

7. GradeFoundation Grad Requirements Recommended Grad Requirements 9Algebra I 10Geometry 111 year Adv MathAlgebra II 121 year Adv Math

8. Grade Foundation Grad Requirement Recommended Grad Requirements 9thBiology 10thIPC or ChemistryChemistry 11thAdv Science: Physics Physics 12thOther Science

9. Grade Foundation Grad Requirements Recommended Grad Requirements 9/10 th 1 year World Geography 10 th 1 year World History 11 th 1 year U.S. History 12 th 1 semester Gov’t 12 th 1 semester Econ

10. Foundation Grad requirement Recommended Grad Requirements 2 year of Spanish2 year of same language 1 year of Fine Art

11. GradeGraduation Requirements 9 th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundations of Personal Fitness

12. Grade Foundation/Recommended Grad Requirements 9 th -12 th Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Speech, Hebrews/NT and Health included)

13. Grade Advantage Academy Grad Requirements 9 th -12 th  Health  Hebrews/NT

14.  Community Service Hours  Pass STAAR Test (EOC)  English I (9 th grade)  English II (10 th grade)  Algebra I (9 th grade)  Biology (9 th grade)  US History (11 th grade)

15.  What is Dual Credit  Benefits of Dual Credit  Eligibility Requirements  Steps to Enroll  College credit and High School credit

16.  Ranking Requirement  Selective: Top 10% (Automatic Admission)  Less Selective: Top 25%  Examination Requirement  ACT (plus ACT Writing Test)  SAT Reasoning  SAT subject tests (for some colleges)

17.  What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level  NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes  Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.org.

18.  Take a summer school class!  Credit Recovery classes (assigned by your counselor)

19.  AA Summer School  Volunteer Hours  Youth Exchange / Travel Programs

23.  Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway.  Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices.  Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.