Grapevine High School

Class of 2017

A - C Cathy Lamb

D – Hn KellyWallace

Ho-Mc Gail Madden

Md-Sa Nan Poe Sb-Z Sonya Barron

Your GHS Counselors

Visit our website for additional information:

http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/2998

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Incoming Freshmen & New Student Information

• Timeline for course Selections• Program of Studies• Clubs and Organizations• Frequently Asked Questions• Athletic Options and Contacts• PAP and AP Information

Begin with the end in mind…What post-secondary institution

do you want to go to?What do you want to study?

What kind of career goal(s) have you set for yourself?

What kind of life do you want for your family?

English - 4Mathematics - 4Science - 4Social Studies – 3.5Economics - .5Health - .5Physical Education - 1Fine Arts - 1Speech - .5Technical Credit - 1Other Languages-2 Electives- 4

Total Credits-26 State Credits

State Recommended Graduation Requirements

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

English-4Mathematics-4Science-4Social Studies-3.5Economics-.5Health-.5Physical Education-1Fine Arts-1Speech-.5Technical Credit-1Other Languages-3Electives-3

Total Credits- 26 State Credits

State Distinguished Achievement Graduation Requirements

PLUSFour 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•Locally articulated courses identified in a local tech-prep articulation agreement between a college and a school district.

The Recommended Program requires: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Additional SBOE approved Math

course

Mathematics

The Recommended Program requires:

Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Science Elective

(Aquatic Science, Astronomy, Forensics, etc.)

Science

The Recommended Program requires: World Geography World History US History US Government (+ Economics)

Social Studies

ArtDance ChoirTheatreBand

Fine Arts

1 Credit Required

The following substitutes for PE Marching Band (Fall Only) Drill Team Cheerleading

Dance 1 may count as PE or Fine Arts Credit

Physical Education

If y0u plan to take a sport in high school, make sure to check the website for tryout times. If you would like to contact the coach, their information is on the Counseling Website under Upcoming Freshmen tab “Athletic Contacts”.

Athletics

Professional Communications is a ½ credit requirement.

Speech

1 Credit required

See Program of Studies pg. 2for a list of possible courses.

You may already have all or part of your Tech Credit.

Touch Systems and Concepts of Engineering count as ½ credit each toward you technology credit.

Technical Credits

Other LanguagesLevels I and II of the same language

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

language ( DAP) Any language other than English

Why the fuss about Pre-AP/ AP Courses?

Receives more weight and can increase a student’s GPA.

Provides more advanced curriculum and challenging course work.

Usually requires additional time outside of class –

1.0 -2.0 hours per class.

How do I decide if pre-AP or AP courses are right for me?

Do you complete homework when it is assigned?

Do you enjoy completing projects to demonstrate understanding of material?

Are you an independent worker?Are you willing to work hard and challenge

yourself?

Students are expected to make informed decisions during the course selection process.Students enrolled in Pre-AP, AP, or GT class will only be able to change levels: During 1st 5 days, at 6 weeks or at semester.

This is ONLY for level changes, not for “change of mind”!

Students will NOT be able to make any other changes to their schedule after May 1st.

Schedule Changes (pg. 1 of Program of Studies)

Every class you are in counts!!

At the end of the semester, every class with a grade above 70 you receive ½ a credit.

Every class with a grade below 70 you receive 0 credits and a 0 is factored into your GPA!

Your goal: Credit in every class you take each semester you are in high school.

How credits are awarded

To be promoted:You need a total of 6 credits at the end of your

freshman year to become a sophomore.

Basically, that means passing 6 of your classes first semester and 6 of your classes

second semester.

Remember that too many absences in any class could cause you to lose credit. You

may need to do “seat time” to regain credit.

Attendance is important!!!

If you plan to do several years of an activity, such as band, athletics, choir, etc., it is very important to update your Personal Learning Plan (4 yr plan)each year to make sure that you have enough time to take all the courses that are required. You may need to take summer classes, online courses, etc.

See your counselor for help.

If You Want To Do Several Years Of An Activity, Read This!

Several summer courses for credit will be offered such as:

HealthProfessional Communications

Digital MultimediaAnd others……

***The information will be available on line on the district website soon after Spring Break***

Get a Jump on High School

Choose classes that will stretch, but not

stress you. Gains in GPA and class rank come from a

combination of challenging courses AND good grades.

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

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

Hints for Course Selection

Course

Request

Verification

will be

available

online April

19- - April 2

9.

All Course selections

must be entered into

Skyward by February

25.

ALL SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY MAY 1st.

COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS

Community Service Mandate: The student must complete 100 hours of approved community service by the end of March of their senior year.

Academic Mandate: The student must also achieve four credits in both math AND science, three credits in the same foreign language, and maintain a 70% or higher semester average in every course taken.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AMBASSADOR REQUIREMENTS

The student must earn a total of 100 hours of approved community service hours by the end of March of their senior year. There is no academic mandate associated with the Community Service Ambassador designation

http://www.gcisd-k12.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=3077

GHS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

 

Monday, February 11, 2013

GHS AUDITORIUM7:00-9:00 pm

MUSTANG NATION 8TH GRADE NIGHT

Getting Down to Business

Grapevine High School 9th Grade Course Request Form

PRESS HARD SO THAT IT GOES THROUGH! You cannot erase on this

form!Step 1—Write your demographic

information. (Name, etc)Check that you can read it on the yellow and pink

copies!

STEP 1 Fill out this information as

neatly as possible!PLEASE PRINT!PRESS HARD!

English – circle one 0101 English I0102 English I P-AP0130 Global Studies (must be taken w/0131)0970 ESOL IMath – circle one 0202 Algebra I0203 Algebra I P-AP0202E Algebra I ESL0205 Geometry0206 Geometry P-AP0208 Algebra II P-APScience – circle one 0300 Integrated Physics and Chem. (must also take 0302)0302 Biology I0303 Biology P-APSocial Studies – circle one 0400 World Geography0401 World Geography P-AP0400E World Geography ESL0427 AP Human Geography0131 Global Studies (must be taken w/0130)

Circle your choice for all four core classes

You need to have a total of 14 selections when entering into Skyward, 7 for each semester.

If you plan on taking athletics, band, choir, etc. do circle that now.

If you are in a foreign language in middle school and you want to continue in that language or if you want to begin your language, circle that now.

Continue choosing classes until you have 7 credits.

Try to take classes that are required first.

Now What?

Alternates

Important!! Select three alternate electives, in order of priority, to be used if your schedule cannot be arranged with your original selections. Choose carefully because you are committing to your primary selections and/or alternate selections, if necessary. Course # Course Name1. ___________ _______________________________2. ___________ ________________________________3. ___________ ________________________________4.____________ _________________________________

White copy goes home to show your parents and to use for your Skyward online registration.

Yellow copy is turned in to High school counselor today before you leave

Pink copy goes to middle school counselorTake all other materials you received

today home to review with your parents and enter your courses in Skyward by Feb. 25th

Forms