1. Welcome Sophomore Tigers Conroe High School

2. How do I get to be a Sophomore? You must earn 6 credits Look at your transcript Earn credits by:  Passing the semesters with a 70 or higher  Having good attendance

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5. What if I failed in the fall? You can average your 2 semesters You can go to after school CHOOSE now You can attend Summer School

6. Dates will be announced soon Classes available for: Repeat Credit (Most academic core courses) First Time Credit (Health, PE, Communication Appl, Technology, Fine Arts, Govt. and Eco.) Accelerated Summer School— Initial credit Spanish and math Information and Registration Forms available in the Counselor’s office Sign Up in April Summer School

7. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2012

8. All students are required to earn a minimum of 26 credits to graduate. SUBJECT Credits English4.0 Mathematics-Must Include:  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2* (three credits in grades 9-12) 4.0 Science-Must Include: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 4.0 Social Studies (World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco.) 4.0 Foreign Language (Same language) 2.0 Health0.5 P.E. (1/2 credit must be Foundations) or P.E. Substitute 1.5 Fine Arts1.0 Communication Applications (Speech) 0.5 Technology1.0 Electives3.5 TOTAL CREDITS 26.0

9. Who should take Pre-AP courses? The most successful students are willing to work very hard. If a student plans to take AP courses, the earlier the preparation, the easier the transition. There are only 24 hours in a day. Evaluate how much time will be spent in other activities.

10. Amount of Homework to Expect in High School Level classes 30-45 minutes per class per night Pre-AP Classes Approximately 60-90 minutes per class per night  More reading, writing, and research-based assignments  Greater degree of critical thinking skills  Faster pace

11. Registering for Pre-AP Courses During course selection students turn in a commitment form and indicate it on their course selection sheet. We recommend that students take pre-AP if they have been able to maintain grades above 80 in advanced classes or grades above a 90 in level courses. You will remain in the course, we will not be able to move you to level

12. Core Courses at Conroe High School English English II English II Pre-AP Social Studies World History World History Pre-AP World History AP Science Chemistry Chemistry Pre-AP Math Geometry (have Alg credit) Geometry Pre-AP (have Alg credit) Algebra II (have credit for Alg and Geom) Algebra II Pre-AP (have credit for Alg and Geom)

13. Conroe High School Registration Process Course Description Guide Course Selection Sheet During registration, students will receive the following:

14. Course Description Guide Front of book  General Information  Graduation Requirements  Description of different levels  Policies and procedures  G.P.A./Class Rank System Description of all courses  Appropriate Grade Level  How many credits the course earns  What prerequisites the course has  Additional fees for certain courses (ie: cost of supplies and materials for ART I is $30.00)

15. 7 Period Class Day Typical Schedule  English II or English II Pre-AP  Geometry or Geometry Pre-P  World History or World History Pre-AP or World History AP  Chemistry or Chemistry Pre-AP  3 periods are left and may be filled with PE or PE substitute Fine Art Health/Communication Applications Technology Foreign Language Other electives

17. Special Considerations- Band and Drill Team- fall semester earns PE credit, spring semester earns Fine Art credit ROTC- earns PE credit or elective credit Foreign Language- must be 2 yrs of same language, need to have passed Reading TAKS Athletics- requires a physical, will require time after school and weekends Once you earn credit in a class you can not take it again

20. Pre-AP courses require the parent’s signature and the Commitment Statement Without parent signature and Commitment Statement students will go into level courses Final deadline to make changes is 5/15

21. Choosing alternates If you do not choose an alternate the counselor may will pick for you and you will not be permitted to change.

22. Circle the sport that comes first You must have physical Involves after school Athletics

23. One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation. Fine Arts Art 1, Art 2 Ceramics/Drawing/Painting/Sculpture Theatre Arts 1, 2, 3 Technical Theater (must have taken Theater) Band/Orchestra Choir Dance

24. Electives, Communication App, Health TECHNOLOGY: Lists of courses that satisfy the Technology Requirement are in the course description book Technology Systems, BCIS, Computer Applications CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Agriculture, Applied Technology, Business, Criminal Justice Home Economics, Industrial Technology Be sure to check the Course Description Book for pre-requisites and other requirements OTHER ELECTIVES: Journalism, Yearbook, ROTC (waives 1 PE credit) Enrollment may be limited in elective courses due to classroom and equipment availability.

25. WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR CHANGES, SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY MAY 15, 2009. _____________________________ ______________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature COMMITMENT STATEMENT FOR PRE-AP COURSE(S) I have read and I understand the expectations for participating in the Pre- Advanced Placement courses at Conroe High School as stated in the Course Description Guide. I understand the criteria and I am personally committed to expend the time and effort necessary for success. I accept that I must work to the best of my ability in order to be a part of this program. By entering into an Pre-AP course, I understand that I am making the commitment to that course for the entire school year. ______________________________ _______________________________ Student SignatureParent Signature

26. Course Selection Timeline Presentation to students 2/2-2/6 Individual counselor meetings 2/9-2/27 Course selection sheets turned in at meeting or may be turned in to the counselors office prior to meeting Verification sheets- at counselor meeting and mailed home. Deadline for all schedule changes, May 15 th.

27. When do I get my schedule? Postcard will come in the summer with dates and times for textbook/schedule pickup The schedule you get in the summer is your “draft” schedule Your FINAL schedule will be given to you the first day of school during homeroom

28. Questions?????? See your counselor Counselors Corner is 2/17 6:30-8:30 Read the Course Description Book

29. Thank you