Class of 2014-Class of 2014-1616

Colleyville Heritage High Colleyville Heritage High SchoolSchool

Registration Registration InformationInformationGreenGreen Program of Studies Book Program of Studies Book

(online)(online)Registration WorksheetRegistration WorksheetClubs and Organizations/Map Clubs and Organizations/Map

(online)(online)24 Most Asked Questions 24 Most Asked Questions (online)(online)Athletic & Fine Art Options Athletic & Fine Art Options

(online)(online)All CHHS registration information All CHHS registration information

is available is available onlineonline on the CHHS on the CHHS website under COUNSELORSwebsite under COUNSELORS

Program of StudiesProgram of Studies

The new 2013-14 Program of Studies The new 2013-14 Program of Studies Booklet is available online at the Booklet is available online at the district website : district website :

http://www.gcisd-k12.orghttp://www.gcisd-k12.orgGo to: Parents and StudentsGo to: Parents and Students

: : PProgram of Studiesrogram of Studies

State Recommended State Recommended Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

English - 4Mathematics - 4Science - 4Social Studies – 3.5Economics - .5Health - .5Physical Education – 1.0 Fine Arts - 1Speech - .5Technology - 1Other Languages-2Electives- 3.5Total Credits-26 State Credits

State Recommended Plan requires taking Levels I and II in the same language other than English courses.

State State Distinguished Distinguished Achievement Graduation Achievement Graduation

RequirementsRequirementsEnglish-4English-4

Mathematics-4Mathematics-4

Science-4Science-4

Social Studies-3.5Social Studies-3.5

Economics-.5Economics-.5

Health-.5Health-.5

Physical Education-1.5 (or 1)Physical Education-1.5 (or 1)

Fine Arts-1Fine Arts-1

Speech-.5Speech-.5

Technology -1Technology -1

*Other Languages-3*Other Languages-3

Electives-2.5Electives-2.5

Total Credits- 26 State CreditsTotal 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

4 years of All Core Subjects are now

required for Recommended and

Distinguished programs!!

IMPORTANT

MathematicsMathematicsThe Recommended Program The Recommended Program requires: requires:

Algebra IAlgebra IGeometryGeometryAlgebra IIAlgebra IIAdditional SBOE approved Math Additional SBOE approved Math

coursecourse

ScienceScienceThe Recommended Program The Recommended Program

requires:requires:

BiologyBiologyChemistryChemistryPhysicsPhysicsAdditional Science Elective Additional Science Elective

(Environmental Systems, Aquatic (Environmental Systems, Aquatic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy, etc. pg. 54-55 in Astronomy, etc. pg. 54-55 in Program of Studies)Program of Studies)

Social StudiesSocial Studies

The Recommended Program The Recommended Program requires:requires:

World GeographyWorld GeographyWorld HistoryWorld HistoryUS HistoryUS HistoryUS Government US Government (+ Economics)(+ Economics)

Fine ArtsFine ArtsArtArtDance Dance BandBandChoirChoirTheatreTheatre

Physical EducationPhysical Education

1 Credit Required for Graduation 1 Credit Required for Graduation (Class of 2014 & (Class of 2014 & Beyond)Beyond)(Any 2 one semester PE Courses)(Any 2 one semester PE Courses)

The following substitutes for PE The following substitutes for PE in the in the FALL OnlyFALL Only Marching BandMarching Band Drill TeamDrill Team CheerleadingCheerleading

Athletics may substitute for PE Athletics may substitute for PE Only Dance I may earn PE credits. Dance II-IV will Only Dance I may earn PE credits. Dance II-IV will

count as Fine Arts.count as Fine Arts.

INFORMATION ON TRY-INFORMATION ON TRY-OUTSOUTS

Refer to the Athletics and Fine Refer to the Athletics and Fine Arts Options handoutArts Options handout (Available On-line)(Available On-line)

ATHLETICSATHLETICSCHEERCHEERDANCE TEAMDANCE TEAMPAP ART CLASSESPAP ART CLASSESORAL INTERPRETATIONORAL INTERPRETATIONTHEATERTHEATER

AthleticsAthletics• High School athletics are very High School athletics are very

competitive. competitive. • Students who are not currently playing Students who are not currently playing

a sport either in middle school or on a a sport either in middle school or on a select or club team need to contact the select or club team need to contact the appropriate coach prior to registering appropriate coach prior to registering for that sport. Contact information is on for that sport. Contact information is on the “Athletics and Fine Arts Options” the “Athletics and Fine Arts Options” link on the counseling website.link on the counseling website.

Speech Speech Professional Communications will satisfy Professional Communications will satisfy

the speech requirement for graduation.the speech requirement for graduation.

Technology CreditTechnology CreditOne full Credit One full Credit Required for Graduation Required for Graduation (please see pg. 2 in the Program of (please see pg. 2 in the Program of Studies for a list of courses)Studies for a list of courses)

Several new courses are also Several new courses are also being offeredbeing offered

Other LanguagesOther Languages Levels I and II of the same languageLevels I and II of the same language

(State Recommended)(State Recommended) Levels I, II, and III of the same Levels I, II, and III of the same

languagelanguage

(DAP) (DAP)

In language other than EnglishIn language other than English

Should I take Pre AP classes?Should I take Pre AP classes?

Classes average 1.0 to 1.5 hours of Classes average 1.0 to 1.5 hours of homework per class meetinghomework per class meeting

Consider outside activitiesConsider outside activitiesAre you an independent worker?Are you an independent worker?Do you enjoy more complex projects Do you enjoy more complex projects

and instruction?and instruction?Consider taking a Pre AP class in your Consider taking a Pre AP class in your

area of strengtharea of strength

Why Take AP ClassesWhy Take AP Classes?? You will be better prepared academically.You will be better prepared academically. In college you should perform significantly In college you should perform significantly

better than students who have not taken better than students who have not taken challenging courses.challenging courses.

You are more likely to exercise leadership You are more likely to exercise leadership as a result of your experiences in AP as a result of your experiences in AP classes.classes.

Students who earn a 3 or better on an AP Students who earn a 3 or better on an AP exam may be awarded college credit by the exam may be awarded college credit by the college they choose to attend. college they choose to attend. Students Students should check with each school to find out should check with each school to find out what their policy about AP credit and how it what their policy about AP credit and how it will be appliedwill be applied..

Why Take Dual Credit Why Take Dual Credit ClassesClasses??

Classes are taught on the CHHS Classes are taught on the CHHS campus by TCC instructors; however, campus by TCC instructors; however, students gain BOTH students gain BOTH unweightedunweighted high high school and college credit.school and college credit.

Students who take a dual credit class Students who take a dual credit class must enroll and pay fees and tuition must enroll and pay fees and tuition as well as meet TCC’s admission as well as meet TCC’s admission requirements.requirements.

Students must have good attendance Students must have good attendance and follow TCC classroom guidelines. and follow TCC classroom guidelines.

Dual Enrollment MeetingsDual Enrollment Meetings

Students interesting in enrolling in dual Students interesting in enrolling in dual enrollment classes must attend one of the enrollment classes must attend one of the following mandatory meetings:following mandatory meetings:

• Feb 4Feb 4thth - - at Parent University (7:45 p.m.)at Parent University (7:45 p.m.)• February 13-February 13- 8 a.m. in Lecture Hall 8 a.m. in Lecture Hall• February 13-February 13- 4:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 4:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall• February 21-February 21- During lunches in Lecture Hall During lunches in Lecture Hall

AP, GTAP, GT,, and PAP Programs and PAP Programs

There will be another Parent There will be another Parent University Session to discuss the University Session to discuss the AP and PAP Programs atAP and PAP Programs at

7:00 tonight in the 7:00 tonight in the auditorium.auditorium.

Off Campus ClassesOff Campus Classes

Gymnastics Gymnastics (must provide own (must provide own transportation)transportation)

Swimming / DivingSwimming / DivingGHS classesGHS classes Shuttle buses run to Swim Center & GHS, as Shuttle buses run to Swim Center & GHS, as

noted on the course selection sheet and in noted on the course selection sheet and in the Program of Studiesthe Program of Studies

Extra Curricular Extra Curricular ActivitiesActivitiesMajor Time Major Time

CommitmentCommitmentCollege College

RecognitionRecognitionOpportunity to Opportunity to

build leadership build leadership skills.skills.

SocializationSocializationSchool Spirit!School Spirit!

Hints for Course Hints for Course SelectionSelection

Choose classes that will challenge, but not Choose classes that will challenge, but not overwhelm the student. overwhelm the student.

Gains in GPA and class rank come from a Gains in GPA and class rank come from a combination of challenging courses AND combination of challenging courses AND good grades.good grades.

If a course was too difficult in the past, it is If a course was too difficult in the past, it is quite possible that the next level course will quite possible that the next level course will be too difficult as well. Talk with your be too difficult as well. Talk with your teacher for advice. teacher for advice.

Map out a time management plan Map out a time management plan identifying preparation time for classes, identifying preparation time for classes, time requirements for extracurricular time requirements for extracurricular activities and free time. activities and free time.

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Community Service

Community Scholar Community Scholar Ambassador ProgramAmbassador Program

Requirements:Requirements:

State Recommended plan or aboveState Recommended plan or aboveThree credits in the same language Three credits in the same language

other than Englishother than English70% or higher in 70% or higher in everyevery course taken course taken100 Hours of Community Service100 Hours of Community Service

For more information: See CHHS Website or For more information: See CHHS Website or Email questions to: Email questions to: CHHSscholars@aol.com

Course Selection DatesCourse Selection Dates

Month of FebruaryMonth of February Rising 12Rising 12thth Parent Meetings Parent Meetings FebruaryFebruary Course Selection meetings Course Selection meetings

(During Social Studies classes)(During Social Studies classes) February 11-15February 11-15 Rising 12Rising 12thth Course Selection Course Selection February 11February 11 Skyward Window OpensSkyward Window Opens February 19-22February 19-22 Rising 11Rising 11thth Course Selection Course Selection February 25-28February 25-28 Rising 10Rising 10thth Course Selection Course Selection March 15March 15 Skyward Window ClosesSkyward Window Closes April 19- May 1April 19- May 1 Access Course Requests Access Course Requests

onlineonline May 1May 1 Schedule Change DeadlineSchedule Change Deadline

Counselor Contact Counselor Contact InformationInformation

A-Ey, O,PA-Ey, O,P Lindsey HopkinsLindsey Hopkins

Ez- K, MEz- K, M Leslie WaldenLeslie WaldenQ-ZQ-Z L, NL, N Claudia McWhorter Claudia McWhorter

E-Mail Information:E-Mail Information: FirstName.LastName@gcisd.net

Parent University ScheduleParent University Schedule6:45-8:156:45-8:15- - Panther DenPanther Den with Teachers (Come & Go) with Teachers (Come & Go)

6-6:456-6:45- 8th Grade Parents/ Students- Registration - 8th Grade Parents/ Students- Registration Discussion Discussion (Auditorium)(Auditorium)

6-6:456-6:45- Rising 10-12- Rising 10-12thth Grade Parents/ Students- Grade Parents/ Students- Registration Discussion Registration Discussion (Library)(Library)

6-6:456-6:45 ABC of College ABC of College (LH)(LH)

7-7:307-7:30- Pre-AP/ AP Information- Pre-AP/ AP Information (Auditorium)(Auditorium)7-7:307-7:30- Registration Discussion for Spanish Speakers - Registration Discussion for Spanish Speakers

(LH)(LH)7-7:30 7-7:30 College info College info (Library)(Library)

7:45-8:157:45-8:15- Dual College Enrollment- Seniors - Dual College Enrollment- Seniors (Auditorium)(Auditorium)

7:45-8:157:45-8:15- STARR Q & A- STARR Q & A (Lecture Hall)(Lecture Hall)7:45-8:15 7:45-8:15 Choices.com (4 year plan) Choices.com (4 year plan) LibraryLibrary

Summer SchoolSummer School

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

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