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Academic Conference Booklet
Contents Academic Conference Summary ………………………………………………… 1
Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………… 2
State Testing STAAR ………………………………………………………………… 2
Bell Schedule …………………………………………………………………………… 3
Senior Release …………………………………………………………………………. 4
Senior Courses ………………………………………………………………………… 5
Opportunities for Advanced Coursework ………………………………… 6
Dual Credit Courses ………………………………………………………………… 7
Collin College Enrollment Procedures …………………………………….. 8-10
Pathways to Earn Credit …………………………………………………………. 11 (Summer School, Night School, Credit by Exam, eSchool, Texas Tech Correspondence)
Foundation with Endorsements ……………………………………………… 12
Course Catalog ……………………………………………………………………….. 13
AP Exams ………………………………………………………………………………... 14
AP Exam Procedures for 2019-2020 ………………………………………… 15
ACT ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
SAT ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Naviance …………………………………………………………………………………. 18-19
School Profile …………………………………………………………………………… 20-23
Timeline ………………………………………………………………………………… 24-25
Collin College – College & Career Counselor …………………………. 26
Final Exam Grade and Exemption Guidelines …………………………. 27
Academic Conference Summary 1
Graduation Requirement Credits-Courses
4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Arts 1 PE .5 Speech .5 Health 5 Electives
State Testing End of Course Exams
EOC Exam Date English 1 April 09 English 2 April 11 US History May 08 Biology May 09 Algebra 1 May 09
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8:00 - 8:50 Zero hour
9:00 - 9:50 1st period
9:56 - 10:50 2nd period
10:46 - 11:46 3rd period
Lunch Schedule 4th period
1st lunch 11:46 - 12:36 Class 12:36 - 1:27
2nd class 11:52 - 12:42 Lunch 12:42 - 1:33
1:33 - 2:23 5th period
2:29 - 3:19 6th period
3:25 - 4:15 7th period
BELL SCHEDULE
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SENIOR RELEASE one period
Must have earned a total of at least 17.0 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade
Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams
Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
Must have parent permission
No senior release 2nd period or 4th period
two periods
Must be enrolled in three AP courses each semester senior year
Must have earned a total of at least 17.5 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade
Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams
Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
Must have parent permission
No senior release 2nd period or 4th period
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Students are expected to be off-campus during most senior release periods. Supervision is not provided for students who remain on campus.
Class of 2020 Senior Course List 5
Honors
Foreign Language Chinese 3H French 3H French 5H
German 3H Spanish 3H
Mathematics
Algebra 2H Pre-Calculus H
Social Studies
Sociology H
Language Arts English 3H English 4H
Science
Physics H
Information Technology Computer Science 3H
Honors courses are available in several academic areas and offer a wider range and greater depth of subject matter than that of the regular course. Emphasis is placed on higher level & critical thinking skills, creativity, productive thinking and independent guided research. The Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board enables students to complete college level studies while in high school. This “academic bridge” helps smooth the transition from high school to college. The primary goals of the AP program are to enrich the secondary school experience of students ready to apply themselves to college-level courses and to provide the means by which colleges may grant credit or placement, or both, to students with satisfactory AP test scores.
Advanced Placement Art AP 2D Art AP 3D
Art AP Drawing Art History AP
Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Chinese IV AP
Computer Science AP Economics Macro AP Economics Micro AP
English 3 AP Language English 4 AP Literature
Environmental Science AP French 4 AP
German 4 AP Government US AP
Music Theory AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP
Physics C Mechanics AP Physics C Elec & Mag AP
Psychology AP Spanish 4 AP Spanish 5 AP Statistics AP
US History AP
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED COURSEWORK
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Opportunities for Advanced Coursework
DUAL CREDIT Plano ISD has a dual credit agreement with Collin College, which allows students to earn both high school and college credit for a particular course. Dual credit courses are currently offered in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Students must meet the guidelines for admission and enrollment at Collin College in order to be eligible. Students must pay tuition and fees for each course according to the Collin College fee schedule. Students that are eligible for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program will have their tuition waived by Collin College. Dual credit classes meet on the senior high campus.
Dual Credit Courses
Collin College Collin College Credit Hours
High School Credit
Days Pre-reqs PISD Grade
Weight
English IV Language
ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 1 5 English III 4.5
English IV Literature
ENGL 2332 & 2333 6 1 5 ENGL 1301 & 1302
4.5
English III Language
ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 1 5 English II 4.5
Government Federal GOVT 2305 3 .5 5 US History 4.5
Economics Prin of Macro 2301 3 .5 3 US History 4.5 US History US History
1301 & 1302 6 1 5 World History
& W. Geography
4.5
Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2320/2415 Calculus 3
7 1 5 AP CALC BC Exam Score +4
5
Pre-Calculus MATH 1314 College Algebra/
PRECAL 2412
6 1 5 GEOM &
ALG 2
4.5
Statistics MATH 1324 3 1 5 ALG 2 4.5
Biology BIOL 1406 & 1407 6 1 5 Physics 4.5
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Collin College Dual Credit
o Forms available in your Academic Conference o Dual Enrollment Information Form 2019-2020 o High School Enrollment Permission Form o Courses are subject to change
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1. Apply (returning students may skip to step #3 after providing High School Permission Form) o Comp le te the Co l l i n Co l l ege app l i ca t i on on l i ne a t ht tps : / / app ly .co l l in .edu
o MUST be completed before any paperwork will be processed.
o Student will receive an email message after application has been processed. CWID# will be noted in that message.
o Bring CWID# to Plano West counselor to get High School Enrollment Permission Form.
2. Remove All Holds o High School Enrollment Permission Form signed & returned o PWSH counselor by March 29, 2019
• This form is required on file at Collin College for each semester. It must be signed by a high school official (e.g. high school counselor), student, and parent/guardian if the student is under the age of 18.
o Official High School Transcript • Piano West will send the transcripts to Collin College
o Testing Information • All students must test or provide proof of exemption/waiver. if you believe you have a full or partial exemption/waiver
please provide official ACT or SAT scores to Academic Advising.
• If you do not have an exemption/waiver, you will need to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment on the Collin College campus.
• Pay the $29 testing fee online at http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/testing/availabletesting/tsi.html or at Cashier's Office. A $29 fee will be charged for retakes.
• Take the PAA certificate of completion, a photo I.D., and receipt to the Testing Center during walk-in hours.
• See an Academic Advisor after testing to discuss your results.
o Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine
• Students taking courses at high school campus need to provide Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination waiver form. • Please visit http://www.collin.edu/meningitis for details.
o Complete Mandatory Campus Safety Training • Located on the Student tab in CougarWeb. The hold will be removed within one hour of completing the
training.
For more information regarding holds, please view the Hold Information and Resolution Guides at
www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/register/hold_info_guide.html.
Are you currently enrolled in a dual credit course? If yes, START HERE. Turn in High School enrollment to PWSH counselor by March 29, 2019
3. Ready to Register (enroll in course)
• You will register online via CougarWeb. Please reference your high school for dates, deadlines, course reference numbers (CRNs), and registration instructions. Registration opens April 16, 2019
Online Registration Procedures for Dual Credit Courses
1. Go to www.collin.edu and login to CougarWeb 2. Go to New Registration Tools under Registration Tools 3. Click on Student Registration in My CougarCompass 4. Click on Register for Classes 5. Select the registration term (e.g. Credit Fall 2019), then click Continue 6. Click on the Enter CRNs tab, and input the 5 digit CRN for each of your designated sections 7. Click Add to Summary 8. Click Submit (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
4. Payment
• You may pay in person at the Cashier's Office or online via CougarWeb. Deadline May 03, 2019 • Payment is required each semester 9
Dual/Concurrent Credit Registration Checklist www.collin.edu/dualcredit
DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS
Have you completed your Collin College Admissions Application?
Apply Here Now https://apply.collin.edu
You must submit an admissions application to Coll in College before your dual credit forms can be processed.
Fall 2019 Registration opens April 16th
DON'T DELAY! APPLY TODAY! For more information: Please visit www.collin.edu/dualcredit
Plano West Senior High School Auditorium
March 26, 2019 6-7pm
Plano Senior High School Building B Lecture Hall
March 19, 2019 6-7pm
Plano East Senior High School Cafeteria
April 2, 2019 6-7pm
Informational
Meetings
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Pathways to Earn Credit
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Week 1 Morning 8 AM
Afternoon 12 noon
Monday May 6
United States Government & Politics
Chinese Language & Culture Environmental Science
Tuesday May 7
Spanish Language & Culture
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Wednesday May 8
English Literature & Composite
French Language & Culture
Thursday May 9
Chemistry Spanish Literature & Culture
German Language & Culture Psychology
Friday May 10
United Stated History Studio Art
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Week 2 Morning 8 AM
Afternoon 12 noon
Afternoon 2 PM
Monday May 13
Biology
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Tuesday May 14
Calculus AB Calculus BC
Art History
Wednesday May 15
English Language & Composition
Macroeconomics
Thursday May 16
Statistics
Friday May 17
Microeconomics Music Theory
Computer Science A
AP courses are recognized as a means for high achieving students to receive college credit while still in high school
▪ AP tests are given in May each
year
▪ Each AP test is given a score
from 1 to 5
▪ Credit awarded varies among
colleges and universities
Payment Options: paypams, check or cash Payment deadline: March 1, 2019
Paypams ▪ pay online ▪ amount $94.00 + 3.00 fee = $97.00
Check ▪ payable to Plano ISD ▪ include student name & ID number ▪ check must include imprinted address ▪ amount $94.00 ▪ AP payment form ▪ deliver to PWSH Counseling Office
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ADVANCED
PLACEMENT EXAM PROCEDURES FOR 2019-2020
The College Board administers the AP program and has
developed new policies that will take effect for the 2019-2020
school year. Plano ISD is required to honor College Board
requirements in order to participate in the AP program.
(A reminder, Plano ISD students enrolled in an AP course are not required to
take the corresponding AP exam.)
❖ Students must create an account on the College Board website at the
beginning of an AP course in order to access course related resources
and to enter identification information required for ordering an exam.
❖ Students enrolled in an AP course that begins in semester 1 must
register and pay in full for related 2020 AP exams no later than
NOVEMBER 1, 2019.
❖ Students enrolled in an AP course that begins in semester 2 must
register and pay in full for related 2020 AP exams no later than March
1, 2020.
❖ Fees for 2020 AP exams will be $94 per exam. A reduced fee will be
available for students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program.
❖ Students that register after the posted deadlines will incur an additional
$40 fee per exam.
❖ Students that cancel an exam after the posted deadlines or are absent
for an exam will receive a refund for all but $40 of the original fee.
For additional information related to the Advanced Placement program,
please visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ 15
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Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline
Score Release
February 9 January 11 January 12 - 18 February 20
April 13 March 8 March 9 - 25 April 23
June 8 May 3 May 4 - 20 June 18
July 13 June 14 June 15 - 24 July 23
September 14 August 16 August 17-26 September 24
October 26 September 27 Sept 28 November 5
December 14 November 15 November 16-25 December 24
Understanding your Scores
Register for Test
Study Guide
ACT Account Login
Online Practice Test
Question of the Day
Test Day Check List
View your Scores
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2019 Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline
Scores Released
SAT Subject
Tests Offered
March 9 February 8 February 27 March 22 No
May 4 April 5 April 24 May 17 Yes
June 1 May 3 May 22 July 10 Yes
August 24 July 24 August 11 September 16 Yes
October 5 September 5 September 23 October 18 Yes
November 2 October 2 October 20 November 15 Yes
December 7 November 7 November 25 December 20 Yes
Get Test Scores
Sending Scores to Colleges
SAT Account Login
Online Practice
Tests
Test Day Checklist
Practice on Khan
Academy
Register for Test
Daily Practice App
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Naviance
Website
Username
Password
Click
• Colleges I’m Thinking About
• Find Your Fit
• Research Colleges
• Careers
Firstname.Lastname.1
1st time login password: studentIDnumber#Abc Example:123456#Abc RESET Password
Log-in with Clever
https://connection.naviance.com/pwsh
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Select
Password
____________________________________________________________________________________
Google: mypisd.net
Sign in to ClassLink
PISD Password
1. Click
2. Login
3. Select
Naviance
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Plano West Senior High School is in its 20th year of existence and is well established in the tradition of excellence in Plano ISD. The campus serves 11th and 12th grade students. Each graduating class has distinguished itself with numerous awards in the academic, athletic, and fine arts arenas. Plano West students are dedicated to academic excellence as demonstrated by the fact that over 25% of the 2018 graduating class earned a GPA of 4.0 or higher and over 56% of the class earned a 3.5 GPA or greater. Plano West students are accepted to the top colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. Thirty-eight percent of the staff members at Plano West hold advanced degrees in education. Our staff continually enhances the educational experience for all students. The academic performance of students at Plano West earned the distinction of being named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll, the most prestigious academic award a Texas Public School can achieve. Plano West has the distinction of being listed in the top 1% of Newsweek’s Best High Schools in the Nation for the past five years, in addition to being ranked #63 in the Washington Post’s High School Challenge, #45 in the state of Texas by US News, and a NCEA Higher Performing School.
School Profile
Our Community and District Plano is a suburban city of approximately 286,000 residents located north Of Dallas. The Plano Independent School District is comprised of 3 early childhood schools, 48 elementary schools (k-5), 13 middle schools (6-8), 6 high schools (9-10), 3 senior high schools (11-12), 3 academies, and a special Program Center. The district serves nearly 54,000 students. 20
Class rank is based on cumulative semester averages from grades 9-12. Honors and AP courses are weighted with extra grade points awarded for each grade. Final rank in class and grade point average are determined at the end of the third nine weeks grading period of the senior year. A student may be awarded a credit for a full year course by earning a grade of 70 in both semesters or by averaging the grades earned in each semester for a grade of 70 or higher.
Texas Education Agency
RANK IN CLASS Letter Numeric AP/IB Honors Regular Modified
A+ 97+ 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5
A 93-96 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3
A- 90-92 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1
B+ 87-89 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.9
B 83-86 4.2 3.7 3.2 2.7
B- 80-82 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5
C+ 77-79 3.8 3.3 2.8 2.3
C 71-76 3.6 3.1 2.6 2.1
C- 70 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.9
F 69 0 0 0 0
Grade Division and Grade Points
Foundation Endorsement Graduation Requirements
English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Ed 1 credit Health .5 credit Speech .5 credit Foreign Language 2 credits Electives 5 credits
One or more endorsements:
STEM Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry Multidisciplinary
Public Service In addition to 26 credits, graduates must pass
five (5) end-of-course exams
No community service is required
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SCHOOL PROFILE
ACCREDITATION
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Finalists 76
Semifinalists 77
Commended Scholars 96
National Hispanic Scholars 11
School Profile
Class of 2018 Stats
National Merit Scholars (NMSQT)
91%
9%
% attending college
% Technical/Military/Work/Other
87%
4%
% Attending 4 year University% Attending 2 year College
1,362 Graduates
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School Profile Class of 2018 Stats
AP Results Each AP test is scored from 1 to 5
• 1,398 Students Tested
• 4,515 Exams Administered
Evidence-BasedReading Writing
Math Total
617 638
1255
520 512
1032
536 531
1068
SAT AVERAGE SCORES
Plano West
Texas
National
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ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES
Plano West Texas National
89%
Scores 3 or Higher
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Timeline
o Class of 2020 Academic Conferences o Register for ACT &/or SAT
o AP Exams
o The Common Application website opens – start applying
o Apply Texas Application opens – start applying
o Final Exams
o College Planning Seminars for Parents o Junior Spring Seminars (College 101)
for Students
Spring 2019
April 2019
May 2019
July 1, 2019
May 21-24, 2019
August 1, 2019
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Timeline
o Start requesting your “official Transcripts” in Naviance
o If required by colleges, request counselor rec letter - complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet & return to counselor
o If required by college, ask your teacher to write a rec letter
o Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your score
o Send SAT/ACT scores to college/university
o Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1 o Free Application for Federal Student Aid
o Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin
o Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines
o If your College/University requires a Mid-Year Transcript or a Mid-Year Report - request Mid-Year Reports (gold form) – pick up form at Counseling Dept then complete, sign & return to your counselor
o Check Naviance for scholarship opportunities
o Notify college/university of your final admission decision
o Final Exams
o Class of 2020 Graduation
When school starts
Fall 2019
October 1, 2019
October 15 – December 1
2019
January – February
2020
Spring 2020
May 19 – 22, 2020
TBA
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College and Career Counselor
Henry Canfield, M.S., M.Ed Collin College Counselor
Career Pathways o High School o Training o Education o Jobs
Workforce Program Interests Assessment Strategies & Resources Soft Skills
Paying for College o Scholarships o FAFSA
Academic Advising College Applications College Admissions Exams o ACT o SAT o TSI
College Readiness o Study skills o Note-taking
College Exploration
Career Exploration
Students may email to set up appointment
Appointment Days Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Office Location Plano West Counseling Department
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FINAL EXAM GRADE WAIVER AND EXEMPTION GUIDELINES As of December 2018
Final Exam Grade Waiver- 11th graders Students enrolled in an AP course for the second semester of the school year may be eligible for a grade waiver from the final exam in that subject for the second semester if the following conditions exist:
o A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 80 (per class) and a minimum grade of 80 in the final grading period. o Student takes the National AP exam for that course in May. o Student shall have no more than four absences during the second semester (per class). o Student shall have no more than five tardies in that AP class. o No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center. o Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services. o Student takes the semester exam on the date/time original scheduled, in the case of an excused absence, during
the determined make-up exam time.
To qualify for the grade waiver: ❖ Students must report to class on the day of the exam and take the final exam for the course. ❖ If the semester exam grade benefits the student, it will be recorded and counted toward the student’s course
grade. ❖ If a student has an unexcused absence during the exam, the student forfeits the option to take advantage of the
exam grade waiver, and will take the exam for credit.
Final Exam Exemption-12th grade Seniors may qualify for exemption from final exams during the second semester of the school year if the following conditions exist: Seniors in AP courses
A senior in an AP class must meet the criteria noted above to qualify for exemption in that AP class. A senior in an AP course who chooses not to take the national exam may also quality for the final exam exemption if all of the requirements for the Senior Exemption Guidelines are met.
Seniors in non-AP courses o A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 85 (per class) and a minimum grade of 85 in the final grading period. o Student shall have no more than four absences during the second semester (per class). o Student shall have no more than five tardies in each class. o No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center. o Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services.
To qualify for the exam exemption: ❖ Students must be present in class for each exam. Various activities will be conducted at this time for students
qualified to use exemptions, including the completion of course evaluations, student surveys, and projects. ❖ Exempt students may choose to take the exam. If the semester exam grade benefits the student, it will be
recorded and counted toward the student’s course grade. ❖ If a student has an unexcused absence during the exam, the student forfeits the option to take advantage of the
exam exemption and will take the exam for credit.
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Wolfpack
“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, And the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.”
Rudyard Kipling