2. Class of 2014-16 Colleyville Heritage High School

3. Registration Information Green Program of Studies Book (online) Green Program of Studies Book (online) Registration Worksheet Registration Worksheet Clubs and Organizations/Map (online) Clubs and Organizations/Map (online) 24 Most Asked Questions (online) 24 Most Asked Questions (online) Athletic & Fine Art Options (online) Athletic & Fine Art Options (online) All CHHS registration information is available online on the CHHS website under COUNSELORS All CHHS registration information is available online on the CHHS website under COUNSELORS

4. Program of Studies The new 2013-14 Program of Studies Booklet is available online at the district website : The new 2013-14 Program of Studies Booklet is available online at the district website : http://www.gcisd-k12.org http://www.gcisd-k12.org Go to: Parents and Students Go to: Parents and Students : Program of Studies : Program of Studies

5. State Recommended Graduation Requirements English - 4 Mathematics - 4 Science - 4 Social Studies – 3.5 Economics -.5 Health -.5 Physical Education – 1.0 Fine Arts - 1 Speech -.5 Technology - 1 Other Languages-2 Electives- 3.5 Total Credits-26 State Credits State Recommended Plan requires taking Levels I and II in the same language other than English courses.

6. State Distinguished Achievement Graduation Requirements English-4Mathematics-4Science-4 Social Studies-3.5 Economics-.5Health-.5 Physical Education-1.5 (or 1) Fine Arts-1 Speech-.5 Technology -1 *Other Languages-3 Electives-2.5 Total Credits- 26 State Credits PLUS Four of the following advanced measures are required: A score of 3 or above on any College Board Advanced Placement Exam A grade of 3 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech prep programs A commended (semi-finalist or finalist) score on the PSAT

7. 4 years of All Core Subjects are now required for Recommended and Distinguished programs!! IMPORTANT

8. Mathematics The Recommended Program requires: Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II Additional SBOE approved Math course Additional SBOE approved Math course

9. Science The Recommended Program requires: Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Additional Science Elective (Environmental Systems, Aquatic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy, etc. pg. 54-55 in Program of Studies) Additional Science Elective (Environmental Systems, Aquatic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy, etc. pg. 54-55 in Program of Studies)

10. Social Studies The Recommended Program requires: World Geography World Geography World History World History US History US History US Government (+ Economics) US Government (+ Economics)

11. Fine Arts Art Art Dance Dance Band Band Choir Choir Theatre Theatre

12. Physical Education 1 Credit Required for Graduation (Class of 2014 & Beyond) (Any 2 one semester PE Courses) The following substitutes for PE in the FALL Only in the FALL Only Marching Band Marching Band Drill Team Drill Team Cheerleading Cheerleading Athletics may substitute for PE Only Dance I may earn PE credits. Dance II-IV will count as Fine Arts.

13. INFORMATION ON TRY-OUTS Refer to the Athletics and Fine Arts Options handout (Available On-line) ATHLETICS ATHLETICS CHEER CHEER DANCE TEAM DANCE TEAM PAP ART CLASSES PAP ART CLASSES ORAL INTERPRETATION ORAL INTERPRETATION THEATER THEATER

14. Athletics High School athletics are very competitive. High School athletics are very competitive. Students who are not currently playing a sport either in middle school or on a select or club team need to contact the appropriate coach prior to registering for that sport. Contact information is on the “Athletics and Fine Arts Options” link on the counseling website. Students who are not currently playing a sport either in middle school or on a select or club team need to contact the appropriate coach prior to registering for that sport. Contact information is on the “Athletics and Fine Arts Options” link on the counseling website.

15. Speech Professional Communications will satisfy the speech requirement for graduation. Professional Communications will satisfy the speech requirement for graduation.

16. Technology Credit One full Credit Required for Graduation (please see pg. 2 in the Program of Studies for a list of courses) One full Credit Required for Graduation (please see pg. 2 in the Program of Studies for a list of courses) Several new courses are also being offered Several new courses are also being offered

17. Other Languages Levels I and II of the same language Levels I and II of the same language (State Recommended) (State Recommended) Levels I, II, and III of the same language Levels I, II, and III of the same language (DAP) (DAP) In language other than English In language other than English

18. Should I take Pre AP classes? Classes average 1.0 to 1.5 hours of homework per class meeting Classes average 1.0 to 1.5 hours of homework per class meeting Consider outside activities Consider outside activities Are you an independent worker? Are you an independent worker? Do you enjoy more complex projects and instruction? Do you enjoy more complex projects and instruction? Consider taking a Pre AP class in your area of strength Consider taking a Pre AP class in your area of strength

19. Why Take AP Classes? You will be better prepared academically. You will be better prepared academically. In college you should perform significantly better than students who have not taken challenging courses. In college you should perform significantly better than students who have not taken challenging courses. You are more likely to exercise leadership as a result of your experiences in AP classes. You are more likely to exercise leadership as a result of your experiences in AP classes. Students who earn a 3 or better on an AP exam may be awarded college credit by the college they choose to attend. Students should check with each school to find out what their policy about AP credit and how it will be applied. Students who earn a 3 or better on an AP exam may be awarded college credit by the college they choose to attend. Students should check with each school to find out what their policy about AP credit and how it will be applied.

20. Why Take Dual Credit Classes? Classes are taught on the CHHS campus by TCC instructors; however, students gain BOTH unweighted high school and college credit. Classes are taught on the CHHS campus by TCC instructors; however, students gain BOTH unweighted high school and college credit. Students who take a dual credit class must enroll and pay fees and tuition as well as meet TCC’s admission requirements. Students who take a dual credit class must enroll and pay fees and tuition as well as meet TCC’s admission requirements. Students must have good attendance and follow TCC classroom guidelines. Students must have good attendance and follow TCC classroom guidelines.

21. Dual Enrollment Meetings Students interesting in enrolling in dual enrollment classes must attend one of the following mandatory meetings: Feb 4 th - at Parent University (7:45 p.m.) Feb 4 th - at Parent University (7:45 p.m.) February 13- 8 a.m. in Lecture Hall February 13- 8 a.m. in Lecture Hall February 13- 4:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall February 13- 4:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall February 21- During lunches in Lecture Hall February 21- During lunches in Lecture Hall

22. AP, GT, and PAP Programs There will be another Parent University Session to discuss the AP and PAP Programs at 7:00 tonight in the auditorium. 7:00 tonight in the auditorium.

23. Off Campus Classes Gymnastics (must provide own transportation) Gymnastics (must provide own transportation) Swimming / Diving Swimming / Diving GHS classes GHS classes Shuttle buses run to Swim Center & GHS, as noted on the course selection sheet and in the Program of Studies Shuttle buses run to Swim Center & GHS, as noted on the course selection sheet and in the Program of Studies

24. Extra Curricular Activities Major Time Commitment Major Time Commitment College Recognition College Recognition Opportunity to build leadership skills. Opportunity to build leadership skills. Socialization Socialization School Spirit! School Spirit!

25. Hints for Course Selection Choose classes that will challenge, but not overwhelm the student. Choose classes that will challenge, but not overwhelm the student. Gains in GPA and class rank come from a combination of challenging courses AND good grades. Gains in GPA and class rank come from a combination of challenging courses AND good grades. If a course was too difficult in the past, it is quite possible that the next level course will be too difficult as well. Talk with your teacher for advice. If a course was too difficult in the past, it is quite possible that the next level course will be too difficult as well. Talk with your teacher for advice. Map out a time management plan identifying preparation time for classes, time requirements for extracurricular activities and free time. Map out a time management plan identifying preparation time for classes, time requirements for extracurricular activities and free time.

26. Course Request Verifications Online April 19 th - May 1st. “ Beginning of School Information” letter mailed in late July ALL ELECTIVE CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY MAY 1st.

27. The Importance of a Well Rounded Education…. Test Scores GPA Leadership and Extra-curricular activities Community Service

28. Community Scholar Ambassador Program Requirements: State Recommended plan or above Three credits in the same language other than English Three credits in the same language other than English 70% or higher in every course taken 70% or higher in every course taken 100 Hours of Community Service 100 Hours of Community Service For more information: See CHHS Website or Email questions to: CHHSscholars@aol.com CHHSscholars@aol.com

29. Course Selection Dates Month of FebruaryRising 12 th Parent Meetings Month of FebruaryRising 12 th Parent Meetings February Course Selection meetings (During Social Studies classes) February Course Selection meetings (During Social Studies classes) February 11-15Rising 12 th Course Selection February 11-15Rising 12 th Course Selection February 11Skyward Window Opens February 11Skyward Window Opens February 19-22Rising 11 th Course Selection February 19-22Rising 11 th Course Selection February 25-28Rising 10 th Course Selection February 25-28Rising 10 th Course Selection March 15Skyward Window Closes March 15Skyward Window Closes April 19- May 1Access Course Requests online April 19- May 1Access Course Requests online May 1Schedule Change Deadline May 1Schedule Change Deadline

30. Counselor Contact Information A-Ey, O,PLindsey Hopkins A-Ey, O,PLindsey Hopkins Ez- K, MLeslie Walden Ez- K, MLeslie Walden Q-Z L, N Claudia McWhorter Q-Z L, N Claudia McWhorter E-Mail Information: FirstName.LastName@gcisd.net FirstName.LastName@gcisd.net

31. Parent University Schedule 6:45-8:15- Panther Den with Teachers (Come & Go) 6-6:45- 8th Grade Parents/ Students- Registration Discussion (Auditorium) 6-6:45- Rising 10-12 th Grade Parents/ Students- Registration Discussion (Library) 6-6:45 ABC of College (LH) 7-7:30- Pre-AP/ AP Information(Auditorium) 7-7:30- Registration Discussion for Spanish Speakers (LH) 7-7:30 College info (Library) 7:45-8:15- Dual College Enrollment- Seniors (Auditorium) 7:45-8:15- STARR Q & A(Lecture Hall) 7:45-8:15 Choices.com (4 year plan) Library

32. Summer School Summer school information will be available on the main GCISD website right after spring break. Summer school information will be available on the main GCISD website right after spring break.

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34. Visit our website for additional information: www.gcisd- k12.org/chhs Under Counselors