Academic Conference

Booklet

Academic Conference Summary Graduation Requirements State Testing STAAR

Bell Schedule Senior Release

Senior Courses

Opportunities for Advanced Coursework

• AP & Honors Level Courses

• Dual Credit Courses Collin College Enrollment Procedures

Pathways to Earn Credit

• Summer School

• Night School

• Credit by Exam

• eSchool

• Texas Tech Correspondence

Foundation with Endorsements Course Catalog

Final Exam Grade and Exemption Guidelines

AP Exams AP Exam Procedures for 2019-2020 ACT SAT SAT Workshops

Explore careers Naviance Collin College – College & Career Counselor

School Profile Timeline Stay in the Loop

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Academic Conference

Summary

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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

EOC Tests Dates English 1 April 7 English 2 April 8 US History May 6 Biology May 7 Algebra 1 May 7

Graduation Requirements

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8:00 - 8:50 Zero hour

9:00 - 9:50 1st period

9:56 - 10:50 2nd period

10:56 - 11:46 3rd period

Lunch Schedule 4th period

1st lunch 11:46 - 12:36 Class 12:36 - 1:27

Class 11:52 - 12:42 2nd 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 off

o Must have earned a total of at least 17.0 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade

o Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams

o Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan

o Must have parent permission o No senior release 2nd period or 4th period

two periods off

o Must be enrolled in three advanced level courses each semester senior year. The three advanced courses include AP courses and/or the five day-a-week Collin College Dual Credit courses.

o Must have earned a total of at least 17.5 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade

o Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams

o Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan

o Must have parent permission

o No senior release 2nd period or 4th period

• Students are expected to be off-campus during most senior release periods, therefore, students must have transportation.

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Class of 2021

Senior Course List

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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

Honors Courses AP Courses

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Collin College Dual Credit

Dual Credit Courses

Collin College Collin College Credit Hours

High School Credit

Days Pre-requisites PISD Grade

Weight

English IV Literature

ENGL 2332 & 2333 6 1 5 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302

4.5

English IV Language

ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 1 5 English III (seniors)

4.5

English III Language

ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 1 5 English II (juniors)

4.5

Government Federal GOVT 2305 3 .5 3 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

7 1 5 AP Calculus BC &

AP exam score 4 5

Pre-Calculus MATH 1314 College Algebra &

PRECAL 2412

6 1 5 Algebra 2 & Geometry

4.5

Statistics MATH 1324 3 1 5 Algebra 2 4.5

Biology BIOL 1406 & 1407 6 1 5 Physics 4.5

ASL IV TBD 6 1 3 ASL III 4.5

• 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.

• Students must meet the guidelines for admission and enrollment for Collin College courses 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 Plano West Senior High campus.

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Collin College

Dual Credit

o Forms available in your Academic Conference Dual Enrollment Information Form 2020-2021 High School Enrollment Permission Form

o Courses are subject to change

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Collin College Enrollment Information Session

Collin College Dual Credit

Fall 2020 Registration opens April 14, 2020 https://apply.collin.edu

Enrollment Information Session for parents & students

March 5, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Plano West – Presentation Room

Collin College Representative will provide vital information on

the dual enrollment program

For additional information

please visit

https://www.collin.edu/exp

ress/dualcredit

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Pathways to Earn Credit

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Foundation With

Endorsements

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FINAL EXAM

GRADE WAIVER AND EXEMPTION GUIDELINES

Final Exam Grade Waiver- 11th grade 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 attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine (9) 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

o A senior in an AP class must meet the criteria noted above to qualify for exemption in that AP class. o 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 attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine (9) 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. 02/2019

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Week 1 Morning 8 AM

Afternoon 12 noon

Afternoon 2 PM

Monday May 4

United States Government & Politics

Physics C: Mechanics

Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

Tuesday May 5

Calculus AB Calculus BC

German Language & Culture

Wednesday May 6

English Literature & Composite

Physics 2: Algebra Based

Thursday May 7

Chemistry Spanish Literature & Culture

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Friday May 8

United States History Studio Art

Art History Computer Science A

Week 2 Morning 8 AM

Afternoon 12 noon

Monday May 11

Biology

Chinese Language & Culture Environmental Science

Tuesday May 12

Spanish Language & Culture

Psychology

Wednesday May 13

English Language & Composition

Microeconomics Music Theory

Thursday May 14

Macroeconomics

Friday May 15

French Language & Culture

Statistics

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, 2020

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,

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Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Registration

Deadline

Score Release

February 8 January 10 January 11-17 February 25

April 4 February 28 February 29-March 13 April 14

June 13 May 8 May 9-22 June 23

July 18 June 19 June 20-26 July 28

September 12 August 7 August 21 September 22

October 24 September 20 October 4 November 3

December 12 November 6 November 20 December 22

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

2020

ACT Retesting Restrictions You may take the ACT no more than 12 times total

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Digital photo of yourself

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Registration

Deadline

Scores Released

SAT Subject

Tests Offered

March 14 February 14 February 25-March 3

March 27 No

May 2 April 3 April 14-21 May 15 Yes

June 6 May 8 May 19-27 July 15 Yes

August 29 July 31 August 19 September Yes

October 3 September 4 September 23 October Yes

November 7 October 2 October 21 November Yes

December 5 November 6 November 24 December 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

2020

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SAT

Workshops

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Connect through a browser

Google: mypisd.net

Sign in to ClassLink

Connect through PISD webdesk:

Naviance

log-in

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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

hcanfield@collin.edu

Appointment Days Tuesdays Thursdays

Office Location

Plano West Counseling Department

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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.

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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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ACCREDITATION

SCHOOL PROFILE

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National Merit Scholars (NMSQT)

Finalists 59

Semifinalists 63

Commended Scholars 93

National Hispanic Scholars 12

AP Results

Each AP test is scored from 1 to 5

1,361 Students Tested

4,521 Exams Administered

AP Scores 3 or Higher

School Profile

Class of 2019 Stats

89%

96%

4%

% attending college

% Technical/Military/Work/Other

92%

4%

% Attending 4 year University% Attending 2 year College

1,309 Graduates

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School Profile

Class of 2019 Stats

Evidence-BasedReading Writing

Math Total

624644

1268

515 507

1022

531 528

1059

SAT AVERAGE SCORES

Plano West

Texas

National

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ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES

Plano West Texas National

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Timeline

o Class of 2021 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 2020

April 2020

May 4-15, 2020

July 1, 2020

May 19-22, 2020

August 1, 2020

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Timeline

o Start requesting your Initial 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(s) 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 2021 Graduation

When school starts

Fall 2020

October 1, 2020

October 15 – December 1

2020

January – February

2021

Spring 2021

May 2021

TBA

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Stay in the Loop

https://www.pisd.edu/pwsh

Plano ISD Parent Portal provides-

• direct access to Parent Viewer

• grades & attendance

• assignments, quizzes & tests

Register at https://parentportal.pisd.edu

Questions, please

email parentportal@pisd.edu or call 469-752-8767

eNews Subscribe to the daily Plano West eNews

(the Wolf Howl)

• receive the same news & announcements the students receive during 2nd period each day

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