2. Craig Schraub – Counselor (A-F, Special Education) 9 th – 12 th Marcos N. Esquivel - Counselor (G-O, GT) 9 th -12 th Tracy Reinen - Lead Counselor (P-Z, 504) 9 th -12 th Dede Braun - Dual Credit Counselor

3. Curriculum AreaRecommended Program Distinguished Achievement Program English4 credits Math4 credits Science4 credits Social Studies4 credits Foreign Languages2 credits (same language) 3 credits (same language) Physical Education1 credit Speech.5 credit Fine Arts1 credit Electives5.5 credits4.5 credits Advanced MeasuresNone4 advanced Measures** Total Credits26 State ExamsTAKS/EOC

4. Distinguished Recommended

5.  4 English  4 Social Studies  4 Math  4 Science  1 Fine Arts  2 Foreign Language  1 P.E. .5 Speech  5.5 Electives

6.  4 English  4 Social Studies  4 Math (not including Math Models)  4 Science (not including IPC)  1 Fine Arts  3 Foreign Language  1 P.E. (required) .5 Speech  4.5 Electives  4 Advanced Measures

7. Complete Recommended Plan - Math Models does not count for a math credit and IPC does not count as a science credit for the distinguished plan. One additional credit in Foreign Language Achieve any combination of four of the following for advanced measures: *Score 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination *A grade of 80 or higher on each semester college course *Original research project

8. ● English I, (Pre-AP) ● English II, (Pre-AP) ● English III, (AP) ● English IV, (AP, Dual Credit) * A summer reading assignment may be recommended

9. ● Algebra I ● Geometry/Math Models ● Algebra II ● For the Distinguished Plan Pre-Calculus is required. Other advanced courses are DC Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.

10. ● Biology (Pre-AP, AP) ● Chemistry (Pre-AP) ● Physics (AP) AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, DC Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Forensic Science, Environmental Systems AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, DC Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Forensic Science, Environmental Systems ● After successful completion of a biology, chemistry and physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from: Environmental Systems, Forensic Science, and Anatomy & Physiology

11. * A summer reading assignment may be recommended ● World Geography (Pre-AP) ● World History (AP) ● US History (DC) ● US Government (DC)/Economics (DC) ● AP Government/AP Economics

12. Every student needs 1 credit P.E. Classes Athletics Marching Band Dance Cheer

13. 2 credits of the same foreign language (Recommended) 3 credits of the same foreign language (Distinguished ● Spanish I (PAP)ASL I ● Spanish II (PAP)ASL II ● Spanish III (PAP) ASL III ● AP Spanish Language

14. ● Communication Applications Every student needs.5 credit

15. ● Band ● Choir ● Principles & Elements of Floral Design ● Art ● Theatre ● Technical Theatre

16. ● Every student needs at least 5.5 credits Recommended or 4.5 credits Distinguished ● Refer to course descriptions

17. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Principles of Ag. Food and Natural Resources Intro to Ag. Mechanics/Livestock Production Ag Facilities Design Ag Power Systems Principles of Floral Design Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Principles of AAVTC Graphic Design and Illustration Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration Audio and Video Technology Career Development Career Prep 1 Career Prep 2 Work Release Periods 6-8 Work Release Periods 7-8 Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts Practicum in Culinary Arts

18. AP Physics (formally PAP Physics) AP Environmental Science PAP Spanish III AP Spanish Language Adventures in Outdoor Education Principles of Health Science Advanced Audio/Visual production Animation Principles of Education and Training Principles of Architecture and Construction Banking and Financial Services Advertising and Sales Promotion Concepts of Engineering and Technology Small animal management Energy and Natural Resource Technology Forensic Psychology

19. 5134 – Adventures in outdoor education 9003 – Concepts of Engineering and Technology 8013 – Human Growth and Development

21. Students must attend class 90% of the time in order to receive credit for the course. Absences cannot exceed 9 (per class) in a semester. Medical appointments are excused. If a student earns a 70 or better in a class, but is denied credit due to attendance he or she will be required to make up hours to receive the credit. The student will meet with an Administrator to be assigned a credit recovery plan.

22. Understand the college admission process and all the things you will need to send to colleges in order to apply. Have taken the SAT and/or ACT at least once and reported my scores to my top school choices. Understand the admission requirements for my top school choices. Research scholarships, grants, and other types of financial assistance you may qualify for. Inform any teachers, counselor, community service personnel, etc. of your wishes for them to write you a letter of recommendation. Start planning out your college application essay. Make plans to visit colleges you are interested in if you have not done so already. (2 excused days junior year, and 2 days senior year) ATTEND JUNIOR COLLEGE NIGHT IN MAY WITH YOUR PARENTS!!

23. Determine the types of colleges you want to apply to. Choose at least 5 colleges. (always have at least one “safety” school on your list. “Safety” school is a school you know you will meet the requirements for admission to) Take SAT and ACT exams during the fall semester. Research and apply for scholarships. Earn strong grades. Take advantage of opportunities for leadership and responsibility to help round out your college applications. Complete college applications. Apply Texas opens 8/1/2016 Obtain letters of recommendation. Write your essay(s). Complete college applications, scholarship applications, and FAFSA. Send transcripts

24. You may want to check the following sites: www.careercruising.com this site has interest inventories, career resources, and information on college degree programs. www.nextstepu.com/career-profiles.aspx this site has career resources, scholarships, grants/loans and information on in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities www.ioscar.org/tx this site is through the state and will provide a questionnaire matching a person’s aptitudes and interests with possible careers www.realitycheck.com this site is through the state and will provide information on the cost of living in various cities and the possible earnings for various careers www.txddc.state.tx.us/resources/publications/collegehtml.asp#res this site is through the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and provides a resource guide on high education for people with disabilities