1. Time to start making plans for next year

2. Don’t doubt it for a moment Time flies Make a plan and come out ahead

3.  CTE CERTIFICATIONS  TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS  MILITARY CAREER  ASSOCIATE DEGREE (2 year degree)  BACHELOR DEGREE (4 year degree)  GRADUATE DEGREES  Master’s Degree (4 year degree + 2)  Doctoral Degree (Bachelor’s + Master’s + 2 years)

4.  What is a passing grade?  What is a credit?  What is a transcript?  What is a graduation plan?

5. 26 Credits INCLUDE:  English:4 Credits  Mathematics:3 Credits  Science:3 Credits  Social Studies:3 Credits  Physical Education:1 Credit  Languages Other Than English:2 Credits  Fine Arts:1 Credit  Electives:5 Credits  with an Endorsement  Start your high School Classes in 8 th grade.

6.  Foundation (Minimum)  Foundation w/Endorsement (Recommended)  Foundation w/Endorsement + Performance Acknowlegement (Distinguished) Choosing a plan will depend on if you want to take AP/DC classes and more demanding classes.

7. High School Credit Options 4 Core Subjects ELA 8 th grade Math 8 th grade Science Social Studies All 8 th Grade electives are high school credit!!!!  English I  Algebra I  F&W, Dance or Athletics PE CREDIT  Art, Choir, Band, or Theater Arts FINE ARTS CREDIT  GTT Gateway to Technology ELECTIVE CREDIT  Spanish I or Spanish I AP Foreign Language Credit OR

8.  Gateway to Technology This is a class focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.  Spanish IV AP If you are already a Spanish speaker you will have the opportunity to take a screening test to determine your admittance to the class THEN YOU COULD EARN 4 CREDITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH BY PASSING THE FINAL AP EXAM AT THE END OF THE COURSE

9.  To get a head start on your credits!  To give you more room in your schedule to take electives like fine arts or career-prep classes  You will have opportunities to take more college classes!  Get started on your GHS credits in 8 th grade!

10. 8 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS

13.  Poor Attendance  Missing Assignments  Loss of Credit  Missed Deadlines  STAAR Failures

14.  Good Study Habits  Being Responsible  Making Positive Choices  Becoming Independent  Planning Well  Setting Goals All students will have a Graduation Plan in place for their future!