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Dear Parents,

Welcome to our Parent Information Night! We are grateful for this opportunity to share information with you as we partner to prepare the next generation of Christian leaders in the world. Tonight you will have the opportunity to meet with administrators and staff as we present information regarding next steps in your children’s educational plans. We look forward to sharing curriculum and programming options with you as well as discussing important considerations in the college application process. We will have some time to talk about ser-

vices that are available to you and your children, and we will also cover some interesting information concerning our ongoing plans for campus growth. Our team has carefully planned tonight’s program with the intention of providing relevant and timely information in a comfortable format. We are proud of the work that is taking place here at SCS and we are excited to partner with you as we grow the next generation of Christian leaders for our world. Thank you for taking the time to invest in your child’s high school experience.

Coby Bird, m.ed.High school Principal

dr. Joey richards, ed.d. middle school Principal

Dear Middle School Parents,

During these important middle school years, young people begin the transformation from children to adults. They deal with tremendous pressure from peers, parents, and society while searching for identity, purpose, security, and acceptance. It’s an exciting time when they begin to discover their potential; consequently, they need a supportive environment as they explore the opportunities that await them academically, socially, and spiritually. Southwest Christian School’s Lakeside Campus faculty understand this particular stage of

life, and, more importantly, they love middle school students. They stand ready and eager to partner with you and your children as this journey through adolescence begins.

The goal for this evening is to share our vision of how your children can continue to thrive during the middle school years. We have assembled information that is specific to you and will build on the solid foundation begun on our Chisholm Trail Campus. May God bless this opportunity we have to develop our relationships and forge strong partnerships in order to train these children in ways that are pleasing to Him.

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Since the 2010-2011 school year, high school grade point averages have been calculated using the above table. advanced level classes, including Honors, Dual Credit, and aP, receive one quality point in the G.P.a. calculation. Grade point averages are cumulative and are recalculated at the end of each semester.

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Kathy neillCollege Counselor

Kim HoffmanCollege Counselor

GPa Calculation

GPa Calculation for High school number Grade letter Grade

College Prep aP, Honors, dC (+1)

4.00 5.00 100

A+3.95 4.95 99

3.90 4.90 98

3.85 4.85 97

A3.80 4.80 96

3.75 4.75 95

3.70 4.70 94

3.65 4.65 93

A-3.60 4.60 92

3.55 4.55 91

3.50 4.50 90

3.45 4.45 89

B+3.40 4.40 88

3.35 4.35 87

3.30 4.30 86

B3.25 4.25 85

3.20 4.20 84

3.15 4.15 83

3.10 4.10 82

B-3.05 4.05 81

3.00 4.00 80

2.95 3.95 79

C+2.90 3.90 78

2.85 3.85 77

2.80 3.80 76

C2.70 3.70 75

2.60 3.60 74

2.50 3.50 73

2.40 3.40 72

C-2.20 3.20 71

2.00 3.00 70

0 0 69 or Below F

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d ua l C r e d I t vs. a dva n C e d P l aC e m e n t Southwest Christian School has developed a strong Dual Credit program through partnerships with Colorado Christian University, Le Tourneau University and other schools. Through these courses, many SCS students graduate with college credit, some receiving upwards of 30 hours. additionally, SCS offers several aP courses as another means of achieving college credit. Determining which option is best for an individual student can be challenging. Below is a list of considerations and benefits to each option:

dual CredIt aP

CostClasses range from $200-$500 per course

$100 per end of course exam + textbook

transferability

Accepted by most state and private colleges. No guarantees. May not be accepted at more selective private schools. Acceptance can depend on a student’s major and degree plan.

Accepted by most institutions. Exam score to receive credit varies by subject and university.

How is the grade determined?

A Dual Credit grade is based on a full semester of class work, tests and exam. The same grade is posted on the SCS and college or university transcripts.

Students will receive a semester grade on the SCS transcript. AP credit is solely based on the score earned on the AP exam administered in May.

How is the grade transferred?Students will have a college or university transcript indicating all college credits earned.

Students request their AP score to be sent to the college. Scores range from 1-5 with a 3 or higher needed to receive credit (in most cases).

Additional considerations:

• entering college with a large number of credits can be beneficial to students wanting to take fewer hours per semester or students intending to graduate from college early to pursue an advanced degree.

• Many schools require students to declare their major at the completion of 30-45 hours. If your student is unsure of his or her future plans, this can unnecessarily accelerate such decisions.

• Most colleges require all coursework be taken on campus once a student has completed a designated number of hours. This can result in limited options for taking courses (i.e., summer school/Jan. terms) at another school.

* It is the responsibility of the student to check each university’s policy on Dual Credit and AP requirements.

PSAT 8/9PSAT 8/9

SAT and ACT

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travis Crow, m.s.Dean of Guidance and Academic Services

lori massey, m.ed. Guidance Counselor

* Distinguished Plan requirements also include student achievement of four advanced measures, which include: • a score of three or above on a College Board advanced Placement examination; • a score on the PSaT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the

National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National achievement Scholarship program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; and

• College courses: college academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

Students must earn at least four advanced measures and may do so in any combination.

** Students must complete these credits during High School.

‡ Speech credit is satisfied through successful completion of the second semester of Bible II (Leadership). For students enrolling after their sophomore year, the credit can be satisfied through enrollment in Bible II-B, or through an approved classroom course or online course in Speech.

Southwest Christian School Graduation Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2018

Subject Area Recommended College Prep Plan

(30.5 credits) Distinguished Plan*

(30.5 credits) Bible: Bible I, II, III, IV (or equivalent)

4 4

English: English I, II, III, IV (or equivalent)

4** 4**

Mathematics: Algebra I, II, Geometry, plus one additional

4** 4**

Social Studies: World History I , II, US History, Government*, Economics*, Advanced World Cultures *-‐one semester

5** 5**

Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus one additional

4 4

World Language 3 (at least two in the same language)

3 (same language)

Physical Education 1 1 Fine Arts 2 2 Speech .5‡ .5‡ Elective Courses 3 3 TOTAL 30.5 30.5 * Distinguished Plan requirements also include student achievement of four advanced measures, which include:

• A score of three or above on a College Board Advanced Placement examination; • A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the

National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; and

• College courses: college academic courses and tech-‐prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

Students must earn at least four advanced measures and may do so in any combination. ** Students must complete these credits during High School. ‡ Speech credit is satisfied through successful completion of the second semester of Bible II (Leadership). For students enrolling after their sophomore year, the credit can be satisfied through enrollment in Bible II-‐B, or through an approved classroom course or online course in Speech.

d I r eC t I o n s fo r o n l I n e Co u rs e r eG I st r at I o n a l l G r a d es• Log on to RenWeb• Select “Student Information”• Select “Course Requests”• Click on the icon next to your student’s name• Select courses for the 2018-2019 year• save your selections• Please complete course requests by friday, march 1, 2018

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SouthwestChristianSchoolCourseSelection2018-2019

Eachstudentwillbeassignedtothefollowingcourses:Bible English Science Pre-Algebra

ORAlgebraI-Honors*

U.S.History WorldLanguage(onesemestereachofChineseandSpanish)

*PlacementbasedonstandardizedtestscoresandrequiresapprovalfromtheGuidanceandMathDepartments.Familiesofqualifyingstudentswillbecontactedaboutthisoptionlaterinthespring.

Eachstudentmustselectonefromthefollowingareas:FineArts:Coursesmarkedwithanasterisk(*)requireinstructorapprovaloraudition.FineArts/TechnologyRotation(Art,Music,TheatreArts,Technology,assignedrandomlyeach9weekperiod)

IntermediateBandI(oneyearcommitment)

PraiseBand*(onesemester–remainingsemesterwillbetwocoursesfromtheFineArt/TechnologyRotation)Studentsmayselectthiscourseinlieuofoneoftheirfineartscourses.

Athletics:Athletics

AthleticsAlternative(mustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice)

Otheroptions:Reading(LearningLab)–StudentswhowishtohaveadditionaleducationalsupportthroughtheLearningLabmayselectthisoptioninlieuofoneFineArtand/oroneWorldLanguagecredit.Additionalfeeapplies.

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SouthwestChristianSchoolCourseSelection2018-2019

Eachstudentwillbeassignedtothefollowingcourses:Bible English Science WorldGeography

(thisisahighschoolcredit)

Eachstudentmustselectonefromthefollowingareas:WorldLanguage:Thesecoursesareforhighschoolcredit.StudentsmayselectBOTHlanguagesinlieuofafineartcredit.ChineseIChineseIHonors

SpanishISpanishIHonors

Mathematics:Coursesmarkedwithanasterisk(*)requireGuidanceandMathDepartmentapprovalAlgebraConcepts AlgebraI*

AlgebraIHonors*

GeometryHonors*(requiressatisfactorycompletionofAlgebraI)

FineArts:Coursesmarkedwithanasterisk(*)requireinstructorapprovaloraudition.RankyourtopTHREE:ArtChoirRoboticsTheatreArts

CreativeMinistries*(onesemester–remainingsemestermustbeArt,Choir,Robotics,orTheatreArts–rankyourtopTWO)Studentsmayselectthiscourseinlieuofoneoftheirfineartscourses.

PraiseBand*(onesemester–remainingsemestermustbeArt,Choir,Robotics,orTheatreArts–rankyourtopTWO)Studentsmayselectthiscourseinlieuofoneoftheirfineartscourses.

Dance(onesemester–remainingsemestermustbeArt,Choir,Robotics,orTheatreArts–rankyourtopTWO)Studentsmayselectthiscourseinlieuofoneoftheirfineartscourses.

IntermediateBandII(oneyearcommitment)

Athletics:Athletics

AthleticsAlternative(mustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice)

Otheroptions:Reading(LearningLab)–StudentswhowishtohaveadditionaleducationalsupportthroughtheLearningLabmayselectthisoptioninlieuofoneFineArtand/oroneWorldLanguagecredit.Additionalfeeapplies.

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EachstudentMUSTchoosefromeachofthefollowingareas:Bible,English,Math,Science,andSocialStudies.AllHonors,AP,DualCredit(DC),andotherselectcoursesaresubjecttodepartmentalapproval.DualCreditandOnlinecoursesrequireanadditionalfee.

Bible:BibleI

English: EnglishIEnglishIHonors

EnglishIIEnglishIIHonors

Mathematics:AlgebraI

GeometryGeometryHonors

AlgebraIIAlgebraIIHonors

Science:

BiologyBiologyHonors

SocialStudies:EarlyWesternCivilizationsEarlyWesternCivilizationsHonors

WorldLanguage:SpanishISpanishIHonorsSpanishIISpanishIIHonors

ChineseIChineseIHonorsChineseIIChineseII Honors

PE/Athletics:

Athletics

Cheerleading AthleticAlternative(MustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice)

FineArts:Twocreditsarerequiredforgraduation.Coursesmarkedwithanasterisk(*)requireinstructorapprovaloraudition.

ArtFoundations

BandDrumLine(fall)*†JazzBand(spring)*†PraiseBand*

Choir

TheatreITheatreProduction

Dance* Yearbook* Newspaper*

†DrumLineandJazzBandmeetafterschoolonselectdays. Electives:Thesecoursesmaysatisfyafineartcredit.WebDesignVideoProductionMultimediaDesignRoboticsI

Other:Reading(LearningLab)–StudentswhowishtohaveadditionaleducationalsupportthroughtheLearningLabmayselectthisoptioninlieuofoneFineArtand/oroneWorldLanguagecredit.Additionalfeeapplies.

StudyHall

FreshmanYearPlanfortheYearAhead

• Meetwithyourguidancecounselortodiscussyourgraduationplan.Reviewyourhighschoolschedulewithhimorhertomakesureyou’reenrolledinchallengingclassesthatwillhelpyouprepareforcollege.Discussthedifferentendorsementopportunities.

• Studyanddowellinyourclasses.YoursemestergradesareusedtocalculateyourGPA.• TakethePSAT8-9inOctoberaswellastheASPIRE®testinthespringatSCS.ThesepracticeSATandACTtestscanbeusedtoprepareforyourcollegeplacementtests.Createanaccountatcollegeboard.organdact.orgtoreviewyourtestresults.

• Startafolderwhereallawards,honors,etc.canbeplacedforuseonyourresumeandapplications.

• Getmoreinvolvedwithyourextracurricularactivities.• Decidewhichcommunityserviceprojectsyouprefermostandtrytosticktooneortwoorganizations.Whilescatteredshortperiodsoftimearebetterthannothing,oneplaceofservicewhereyoushowalongtermcommitmentispreferred.Remember…studentsmustearn10hoursofcommunityserviceeachyearwhileatSCS.Studentsearning50hoursormoreeachyearwillreceivetheChristianServiceAwardatgraduation.YoucanstartaccumulatinghoursJune1priortothebeginningofyourfreshmanyear.

LearnAboutColleges

• Visitcollegeswhilethey’reinsession.• Attendeventsoncollegecampuses(plays,concerts,sportingevents,etc.)• Gotocollegefairsinyourarea.• Findoutaboutcollegefirsthandfromcollegefriendswhoarehomefortheholidays.

ExploreSummerOpportunities

• Lookforagreatsummeropportunity—job,internship,orvolunteerposition.Summerisagreattimetospendadayshadowingsomeonewhosecareeryouhavethoughtaboutpursuing.Wanttobeadentist?Asktospendadaywithalocaldentist.Wanttodoresearch?Askalocalcollegeifyoucanshadowsomeoneinoneoftheirresearchdepartments.

• Checkwithyourguidancecounselorandsearchonlineforsummerschoolprogramsforhighschoolstudentsatcolleges.Almosteverycollegeinthecountryofferssometypeofprogramforhighschoolstudents.Thisisagreatwaytogetoncampusandinvestigatecolleges.

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Bible:FallSemester:StudyMethods&Beliefs

SpringSemester:ChristianLeadership(thiscoursesatisfiestheSpeechcredit)

English: EnglishIIEnglishIIHonors

EnglishIIIEnglishIIIHonors

Mathematics:Coursesarelistedinorderofsequence.CollegePrepOfferings:GeometryMathematicalReasoningAlgebraIIPre-Calculus

Honors/AP/DualCreditOfferings:GeometryHonorsAlgebraIIHonorsCollegeAlgebraDualCreditORCollegeAlgebraHonorsPre-CalculusDualCreditORPre-CalculusHonors

Science:SocialStudies:

ChemistryChemistryHonors

ModernWesternCivilizationsModernWesternCivilizationsHonors

WorldLanguage:SpanishISpanishIHonorsSpanishIISpanishIIHonorsSpanishIIISpanishIIIHonors

ChineseIChineseIHonorsChineseIIChineseII HonorsChineseIIIChineseIIIHonors

PE/Athletics:

Athletics


FineArts:Twocreditsarerequiredforgraduation.Coursesmarkedwithanasterisk(*)requireinstructorapproval,completionofaprerequisitecourse,oraudition.

ArtFoundationsArtisticTools*ArtisticStyle*ArtisticDesign*

BandDrumLine(fall)*†JazzBand(spring)*†PraiseBand*

Choir

TheatreITheatreProductionHonorsAdvancedActing*


†DrumLineandJazzBandmeetafterschoolonselectdays.

Electives:Thesecoursesmaysatisfyafineartcredit.WebDesignVideoProductionMultimediaDesign

RoboticsIRoboticsII


StudyHall

SophomoreYearPlanfortheYearAhead

• Meetwithyourguidancecounselortodiscussyourgraduationplanandcourseoptions.• Doyourbestacademically.Collegerepresentativeswilllookatyourgradesandcourse

selectionswhenyouapplytocollege.• TakethePSATinOctoberandtheAspire(preliminaryACT)testinthespringatSCS.

KeepyourPSATtestbookletandscoresheetforfuturepractice.• LinkyourCollegeBoardaccountwithKhanAcademyforfreetestprepusingyourPSAT

results.• Continuetobeinvolvedinyourcommunity,schoolandchurch.Remember…students

mustearn10hoursofcommunityserviceeachyearwhileatSCS.Studentsearning50hoursormoreeachyearwillreceivetheChristianServiceAwardatgraduation.YoucanstartaccumulatinghoursJune1priortothebeginningofyourfreshmanyear.

LearnAboutColleges

• Learnaboutcollegecostsandhowfinancialaidworks.• Talktoyourparentsaboutfinancingcollege.• Visitcollegeswhilethey’reinsession.Therearesomanycollegesnearby.VisitUNTor

UTAtoseewhatalargestateuniversityislike.VisitTCU,SMUorBaylortoseewhatamediumtolargeprivatecollegehastooffer.VisitTexasWesleyanorDallasBaptistorUniversityofDallastoseewhatsmallprivatecollegesarelike.VisitTarletonorUT-Dallastolearnaboutsmallerstateschools.

• Findoutaboutcollegefirsthandfromcollegefriendswhoarehomefortheholidays.• Askadultsinyourlifeabouttheircollegeexperiences.Askwheretheyattended,how

theydecidedwheretogo,andwhattheystudied.

ExploreSummerOpportunities

• Lookforagreatsummeropportunity—job,internship,orvolunteerposition.Summerisagreattimetospendadayshadowingsomeonewhosecareeryouhavethoughtaboutpursuing.Wanttobeadentist?Asktospendadaywithalocaldentist.Wanttodoresearch?Askalocalcollegeifyoucanshadowsomeoneinoneoftheirresearchdepartments.

• Checkwithyourguidancecounselorandsearchonlineforsummerschoolprogramsforhighschoolstudentsatcolleges.Thisisagreatwaytotryoutcolleges!

• MaketheMostofYourSummerBreak• PrepareforthePSAT.UseyourtestresultsfromyourpreviousPSAT’sandgoto

www.collegeboard.comtotakepracticetests.• Visitcollegesduringyourfamilyvacations.


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Bible:FallSemester:LifeCallingLifeCallingHonors

SpringSemester:BiblicalWorldviewBibleIII-BHonors/DualCredit

English: CollegePrepOffering:EnglishIII EnglishIV

HonorsOffering:EnglishIIIHonors

APOffering:APEnglishLanguage

DualCreditOfferings:EnglishCompositionDualCredit*ANDIntrotoLiteratureDualCredit**eachcourseisonesemester–selectbothcourses

Mathematics:Coursesarelistedinorderofsequence.CollegePrepOfferings:MathematicalReasoningAlgebraIIPre-Calculus

Honors/AP/DualCreditOfferings:AlgebraIIHonorsCollegeAlgebraDualCreditORCollegeAlgebraHonorsPre-CalculusDualCreditORPre-CalculusHonorsCalculusIDualCreditORCalculusAB-APStatisticsDualCreditORStatisticsAP

Science:Selectaprimary(1st)andsecondary(2nd)choice.AllstudentsmusttakePhysicsorPhysicsIAPtomeetgraduationrequirements.Ifthisrequirementhasnotbeenmet,selectoneoftheseoptions.Additionalcoursesmaybetakentosatisfyelectivecredits.

Full-yearoffering:PhysicsPhysicsIAP

Anatomy&PhysiologyDualCreditORAnatomy&PhysiologyHonors

BiologyIIAP EngineeringDesign

Onesemesterofferings(studentsmustselectdesignatedpairedcoursesforeachsemester)FallSemester:LifeScienceDualCredit…………………...LifeScienceHonors………………………..Forensics………………………………………………

………….……………AND……………………..………….……………AND……………………..………….……………AND……………………..

SpringSemester:EnvironmentalScienceDualCreditEnvironmentalScienceHonorsMicrobiology

SocialStudies:(JuniorsmusttakeUSHistory.AdditionalcoursesmaybetakentosatisfyseniorlevelSocialStudiescredits)USHistoryUSHistoryDCUSHistoryHonors

AdvancedWorldCulturesAdvancedWorldCulturesDCAdvancedWorldCulturesHonors

GovernmentGovernmentDualCreditGovernmentHonors(onesemester)

EconomicsEconomicsDualCreditEconomicsHonors(onesemester)


11 WorldLanguage:SpanishISpanishIHonorsSpanishIISpanishIIHonorsSpanishIIISpanishIIIHonorsSpanishIVHonorsORElementarySpanishDC

ChineseIChineseIHonorsChineseIIChineseIIHonorsChineseIIIChineseIIIHonorsChineseIVHonorsORElementaryChineseDualCredit

PE/Athletics:

Athletics



ArtFoundationsArtisticTools*ArtisticStyle*ArtisticDesign*APArt*

BandHonorBand*DrumLine(fall)*†JazzBand(spring)*†PraiseBand*

ChoirHonorChoir*




Speech:Ifyouhavenotyetearnedyourspeechcredit,youmustselectoneoftheseoptions:

ChristianLeadership(thisisthesophomorelevelBiblecourse) OnlineLearning(MustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice.EnrollmentwithTexasTechorotherapprovedproviderisrequired.Anadditionalexpenseisrequiredandpaiddirectlytotheprovider.)

Electives:Thesecoursesmaysatisfyafineartcredit.TwoSemesterElectives: OneSemesterElectives:WebDesignVideoProductionMultimediaDesignRoboticsIRoboticsII*

OnlineLearning(MustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice.Enrollmentwithanapprovedproviderisrequired.Anadditionalexpenseisrequiredandpaiddirectlytotheprovider.Course(s)maybehighschoolorcollegecredit.)


StudyHall

JuniorYearPlanfortheYearAhead

• Gradesareespeciallyimportantthisyearbecausethisispossiblythelastsetofgradesacollegewillseebeforemakinganadmissiondecision.

• UseNaviancetolearntheadmissionrequirementsforyourschoolsofinterest.• Makelistsofyourabilities,preferences,andpersonalqualities.Listthingsyoumaywant

tostudyanddoincollege.• Visitwithcollegerepresentativeswhocometotheschoolinthefall&spring.Ifitisa

collegeyouareinterestedin,makesureyouintroduceyourselftotherepresentativeandaskavalidquestionabouttheschool.

• HaveparentsfilloutMrs.Neill’srequiredparentquestionnairebeforeschedulingJuniorMeetingwiththeCollegeCounselingOffice(inlateJanuary).

• Bethinkingaboutwhomyouwillaskforrecommendations.Youwillneedtoinformtheteachersyouchoosebeforethesummerbreakthatyouwillneedaletterfromthem.

• Startvisitinglocalcolleges:large,small,public,andprivate.Getafeelforwhatworksforyou.Developalistof15-20collegesthatinterestyou.

• Continuetobeinvolvedinyourcommunity,schoolandchurch.Remember…studentsmustearn10hoursofcommunityserviceeachyearwhileatSCS.Studentsearning50hoursormoreeachyearwillreceivetheChristianServiceAwardatgraduation.YoucanstartaccumulatinghoursJune1priortothebeginningofyourfreshmanyear.

PlanYourSpringTestingSchedule

• LookattheschoolcalendarandcompareittotheSAT/ACTdates.Lookforconflictswithsportingevents,Prom,Homecoming,andanyotherimportantschooldates.

• TakethePSATatschoolinOctober.RememberthePSATyourjunioryearistheonlytestthatqualifiesyoutobecomeaNationalMeritScholar.

• InthesecondsemesterofyourjunioryeartakeboththeACTandSATatleastonce.• PrepareanddowellonAPExamstoreceivecreditatmostcolleges.

PlanAheadfortheSummer&SeniorYear

• PreparetotaketheSATorACTagain.Youwouldn’ttakeanyothertestinhighschoolwithoutpreparingforitsothinkofthisaspreparingforthemostimportanttestofyourhighschoolcareer.

• Reviewyoursenioryearclassschedulewithyourguidancecounselor.ChallengeyourselfwithhonorsandAPclassesandstickwithsequencesyou’vebegun,inthelanguages,forexample.

• Plansummeractivitiesearly.Enrichyourselfbyvolunteering,gettinganinterestingjoborinternship,orsigningupforspecialsummerlearningprograms.

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• Collegeslookcloselyatyourseniorschedule.• Takeafullschedule.Takesometimetoworkonyourcollegeapplicationessays.Itisless

stresstowriteinthesummerwhenyoudonothaveotherpapersdueasyouwillwhenschoolstarts.

• Checkwithwww.applytexas.orgtoseeifyoucanstartyourcollegeapplicationsinJuly.• UpdateyourCommonApplication.• Finalizeyourresume.

KeepYourMomentumThisSummer

• Prepareandsignuptore-taketheSATinAugustortheACTinSeptember.• Visitandtourcolleges.Spendsometimeinthecityandareaaroundthecampus.At

collegesyouareseriousabout,scheduleinterviewswithadmissionscounselors,ifavailable.

• Checkimportantdates;someuniversitieshaveearlydatesorrollingadmissions.Eachcollegehastheirowndeadlines.

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Bible:FallSemester:ApologeticsOldTestamentDualCreditOldTestamentHonors

SpringSemester:WorldReligionsNewTestamentDualCreditNewTestamentHonors

English: CollegePrepOffering:EnglishIV

Intro-LevelAPOffering:APEnglishLanguage

Intro-LevelDualCreditOfferings:EnglishCompositionDualCredit*ANDIntrotoLiteratureDualCredit**eachcourseisonesemester–selectbothcourses

SeniorLevelAPofferingwithprerequisiteofAPLanguage:APEnglishLiterature

SeniorLevelDualCreditofferingswithprerequisiteofComp.&Rhetoric/Comp.&Lit.:SurveyofAmericanLiteratureDualCreditORHonors*ANDSurveyofBritishLiteratureDualCreditORHonors**eachcourseisonesemester–selectbothcourses

Mathematics:Coursesarelistedinorderofsequence.CollegePrepOfferings:AlgebraIIPre-Calculus

Honors/AP/DualCreditOfferings:AlgebraIIHonorsCollegeAlgebraDualCreditORCollegeAlgebraHonorsPre-CalculusDualCreditORPre-CalculusHonorsCalculusIDualCreditORCalculusAB-APStatisticsDualCreditORStatisticsAP

Science:Selectaprimary(1st)andsecondary(2nd)choice.AllstudentsmusttakePhysicsorPhysicsIAPtomeetgraduationrequirements.Ifthisrequirementhasnotbeenmet,selectoneoftheseoptions.Additionalcoursesmaybetakentosatisfyelectivecredits.

Full-yearoffering:PhysicsPhysicsIAP

Anatomy&PhysiologyDualCreditORAnatomy&PhysiologyHonors

BiologyIIAP EngineeringDesign

Onesemesterofferings(studentsmustselectdesignatedpairedcoursesforeachsemester)FallSemester:LifeScienceDualCredit…………………...LifeScienceHonors………………………..Forensics………………………………………………

………….……………AND……………………..………….……………AND……………………..………….……………AND……………………..

SpringSemester:EnvironmentalScienceDualCreditEnvironmentalScienceHonorsMicrobiology

SocialStudies:AllstudentsmusttakeonesemestereachofGovernmentandEconomicsANDafullyearofAdvancedWorldCultures.Ifanyoftheserequirementshavenotbeenmet,selecttheappropriateoption(s).

AdvancedWorldCulturesAdvancedWorldCulturesDCAdvancedWorldCulturesHonors

GovernmentGovernmentDualCreditGovernmentHonors(onesemester)

EconomicsEconomicsDualCreditEconomicsHonors(onesemester)


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WorldLanguage:SpanishISpanishIHonorsSpanishIISpanishIIHonorsSpanishIIISpanishIIIHonorsSpanishIVHonorsORElementarySpanishDCSpanishVHonorsORIntermediateSpanishDC

ChineseIChineseIHonorsChineseIIChineseII HonorsChineseIIIChineseIIIHonorsChineseIVHonorsORElementaryChineseDualCreditChineseVHonorsORIntermediateChineseDualCredit

PE/Athletics:

Athletics



ArtFoundationsArtisticTools*ArtisticStyle*ArtisticDesign*APArt*

BandHonorBand*DrumLine(fall)*†JazzBand(spring)*†PraiseBand*

ChoirHonorChoir*




Speech:Ifyouhavenotyetearnedyourspeechcredit,youmustselectoneoftheseoptions:ChristianLeadership(thisisthesophomorelevelBiblecourse) OnlineLearning(MustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice.Enrollment

withTexasTechorotherapprovedproviderisrequired.Anadditionalexpenseisrequiredandpaiddirectlytotheprovider.)

Electives:Thesecoursesmaysatisfyafineartcredit.TwoSemesterElectives: OneSemesterElectives:WebDesignVideoProductionMultimediaDesignRoboticsIRoboticsII*

OnlineLearning(MustreceiveapprovalthroughtheGuidanceOffice.Enrollmentwithanapprovedproviderisrequired.Anadditionalexpenseisrequiredandpaiddirectlytotheprovider.Course(s)maybehighschoolorcollegecredit.)


StudyHallSeniorRelease


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a comprehensive college guide will be given to each rising senior at their individual student/parent meeting in the spring.

SeniorYearPullingYourApplicationsTogether

• Narrowyourlistofcollegestobetween5and10andreviewitwithyourcollegecounselor.Visitasmanyaspossible.

• Makeamastercalendarandnote:o Testdates,fees,anddeadlineso Collegeapplicationduedateso Requiredfinancialaidapplicationsandtheirdeadline.o Recommendations,transcripts,andothernecessarymaterials

• Writeapplicationessaysandaskteachers,parents,andfriendstoreadfirstdrafts.• Signuptotestagainifyourscoresaren’tinlinewithyourcollegeadmission

requirements.

ApplyingEarly

• TheApplyTexasapplicationopensonJuly1.TheCommonApplicationopensAug.1.• Remember:thegoalistosubmitawelldone(perfect)application,nottheearliest

application.• SendyourSATscoresatcollegeboard.comandyourACTscoresthroughACT.org• RequestyourtranscriptonNaviance.• AttendfallmeetingswithcollegesvisitingSCS.• Askifyourcollegeoffersanearlyestimateoffinancialaideligibility.

FinancialAid:ApplyEarly.ApplyRight.

• SubmityourFAFSAassoonafteritopensOctober1aspossible.• ChecktoseeifyourcollegerequirestheCSSProfileforfinancialaid.• Men18oroldermustregisterfortheselectiveservicetoreceivefederalfinancialaid.

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in the Class of 2017!

Academically Excellent Globally Minded Distinctively Christian

Abilene Christian UniversityAlma CollegeAngelo State UniversityAuburn UniversityAustin CollegeBaylor UniversityBelmont UniversityBerry CollegeBlinn CollegeBoston CollegeCentenary College of LouisianaCentre CollegeCoastal Carolina UniversityColorado Christian UniversityColorado School of MinesColorado State UniversityColumbia College ChicagoCrown CollegeDallas Baptist UniversityDePaul UniversityEmerson CollegeGrand Canyon UniversityGustavus Adolphus CollegeHardin-Simmons UniversityHarding UniversityHendrix CollegeIthaca CollegeJohnson & Wales University RIKansas State UniversityLangston UniversityLipscomb UniversityLouisiana State UniversityLuther CollegeMichigan State UniversityMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMidwestern State UniversityMillsaps College

Mississippi CollegeMississippi State UniversityMissouri State UniversityNew York UniversityNorthwestern State University

of LouisianaNorthwestern UniversityOhio Northern UniversityOklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Christian UniversityOklahoma City UniversityOklahoma State UniversityOuachita Baptist UniversityPoint Park UniversityPrairie View A&M UniversityPratt InstitutePurdue UniversityQuinnipiac UniversityRandolph-Macon CollegeRhodes CollegeSamford UniversitySavannah College of Art and DesignSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoSewanee: The University of the SouthSouthwestern UniversitySt. Mary’s University of San AntonioStephen F. Austin State UniversityTarleton State UniversityTarrant County College Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University, CommerceTexas A&M University, Corpus ChristiTexas Christian UniversityTexas State UniversityTexas Tech UniversityTexas Wesleyan University

Texas Woman’s UniversityTrinity UniversityTrinity Western UniversityUniversity of Alabama at

BirminghamUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of California,

Santa CruzUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of DallasUniversity of HoustonUniversity of KansasUniversity of Louisiana

at MonroeUniversity of Mary Hardin-

BaylorUniversity of MississippiUniversity of North TexasUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of OregonUniversity of the OzarksUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of TampaUniversity of Texas, ArlingtonUniversity of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, DallasUniversity of TulsaUniversity of UtahViterbo UniversityWashington CollegeWeatherford CollegeWestern Michigan UniversityWheaton College

Class of 2017 College Acceptances

81 the LARGEST graduating class to date

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291 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES to102 COLLEGES in 32 STATES

and Canada

More than $9.5 million

in MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS offered

1,148

84+16+zof students attending a four-year college received MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

DUAL CREDIT hours earned

hours of COMMUNITY

SERVICE DONATED

students inthe CLASS of 2017

14,134Cumulative total for 4 years of high school

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Preparatory Campus817.294.9596

Coby Bird, m.ed.High School Principal [email protected]. 293

Joey richards, ed.d.Middle School [email protected]. 214

travis Crow, m.s. Dean of Guidance & academic ServicesBoys’ Guidance [email protected]. 207

lori massey, m.ed.Girls’ Guidance [email protected]. 260

Kathy neill, B.s.College [email protected]. 206

Kim Hoffman, B.s.College [email protected]. 256

tracy Howardathletic [email protected]. 228

Jennifer Clineassociate athletic [email protected]. 244

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