selecting your high school courses

Selecting Your High School Courses

Selecting Your High School CoursesWhat will you be doing in four years?Your future begins now!Which Endorsement is right for you?What do you like to do?What do you plan on doing after high school?College, Technical School, Military, WorkTake courses that get you where you want to go!

High School LifeGet Involved!Join Clubs and OrganizationsParticipate in Fine Arts, AthleticsTake the Hardest Courses You CanVolunteer in the Community

Colleges are looking for well-rounded students!!Semester SystemEnglish 1AAlgebra 1ABiology 1AWorld Geography ALOTE 1AFine Arts/AthleticsElective

English 1BAlgebra 1BBiology 1BWorld Geography BLOTE 1BFine Arts/AthleticsElectiveCredits

What is a Credit?How do I get one?How many can I get in a year?How many do I need to graduate?A credit is what you earn when you pass one full year of a class. English 1 = year long class = 1 credit.A one semester class will earn .5 credit. Medical Terminology = one semester = .5 credit.You can earn 7 credits a year.You will need 26 credits to graduate.

Freshman promotion from 8th gradeSophomore - 5.5 to 11.5 creditsJunior 12 to 18.5 creditsSenior 19 plus credits

26 plusGrade

Classification

Things to consider before selecting classesPre-AP and AP? What are the BenefitsBetter preparation for collegeBetter preparation for EOC, SAT, ACTAP classes can earn college creditsExtra points added to your GPA

Pre-AP and AP classes are available to all students. Discuss taking these courses with your parents and teachers. Check the district website for the summer reading assignment.

What if I decide Pre-AP or AP is not for me after school starts?

A schedule change may be considered after the 3rd week of school.Prior to any change you must attend tutorials and turn in all work.Failure to complete your work or attend tutorials will be reasons to deny a level change.If you are still struggling in the course, a meeting will be held with your parents, your teacher, your counselor, an administrator and you.A decision will be made about whether it is in your best interest to drop to a lower level or to stay in the class with an improvement plan.Pre-AP ClassesEnglish I Pre-APAlgebra 1 Pre-APGeometry Pre-APBiology Pre-APWorld Geography Pre-AP

Art I Pre-APArt II Drawing Pre-APSpanish V for Spanish Speakers Pre-APAP Classes Human Geography AP Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in May.Students may gain college credit for AP test scores of 3 or above. Individual colleges award credit based on their policies and standards.

There is a cost for the exam.Fee-reduced exams The college board and the State of Texas will pay a portion of the fees for students currently receiving free or reduced lunches.

See your counselors or college and career readiness specialist to see if you qualify.Grade Point AverageYour Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the semester grades you earn in every class you take for state credit towards graduation.

Pre-AP, and AP courses earn extra points in determining GPA.

See your counselor for more information about weighted GPA.

Why is GPA important?Automatic College Admission

A GPA in the top 10%(top 7% University Texas Austin) of a graduating class and completion of the Distinguished Level of Achievement guarantees you admission into any state college. You still must satisfy the ACT or SAT scores and meet all deadlines. Graduation RequirementsStudents Entering High School Fall 2014Graduating Class of 2018

EMS ISDDistinguished Level of AchievementEnglish - 4 creditsMath - 4 creditsScience - 4 creditsSocial Studies - 3 creditsLOTE - 2 creditsFine Arts - 1 creditPhysical Ed. - 1 creditWorld Geography & 2 other electives - 3 creditsPlus 1 endorsement - 4 credits

Total credits26Course Description HandbookThe Course Description Handbook for the Freshman class of 2014-2015 is available on line for review.

Course SelectionChoose your courses carefully.Talk to your parents and teachers for advice on what level of a course to take.Choose electives that meet your endorsement area.Make sure you have the prerequisites.ALL courses count in your GPA except those marked local credit.

Begin with the End in Mind!

You must fill out a registration worksheet regardless of plans to move before next school year. We will reserve your classes in case something changes.Completing the Selection Worksheet

Use a pencilComplete the top section Circle the school you will be attending and fill out the demographic information neatly. Please print so we can easily read it.

Freshman Course OptionsChoose your core courses.English ___ ___ 1010English I ___ ___ 1015English I Pre-AP

Math ___ ___ 1210 Algebra I___ ___ 1215 Algebra I Pre-AP___ ___ 1220 Geometry___ ___ 1225 Geometry Pre-AP

Freshman Courses cont.Science___ ___ 1310 Biology___ ___ 1315 Biology Pre-AP

Social Studies required elective___ ___ 1410 World Geography___ ___ 1415 World Geography Pre-AP ___ ___ 1475 Human Geography AP

Freshman Courses cont.Choose 3 credits of elective classes. You may choose 3 year long classes or a combination of year long and semester classes.Choose at least 3 alternates. Write the name of the desired class and course number.

It is possible that the courses that you choose will fill up or will not work with your schedule, so it is very important to pick at least 3 alternates. If you do not write down alternates, we will choose them for you.An endorsement is a focused study in an area of interest to the student, as outlined by TEA. Five endorsement areas. Arts and HumanitiesMultidisciplinary Business & IndustryPublic ServicesScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Each requires four credits in the same subject field with at least one being advanced.What is an Endorsement?EndorsementsSTEM 4 or more credits in CTE (e.g. Engineering), or 5 credits in Math (including Alg. 2), or 5 credits in Science

Business & Industry 4 or more credits in one of the following areas Communication, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Audio/Video, Automotive, Manufacturing & Welding, or Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Public Service 4 or more credits in one of the following areas Education & Training, Law Enforcement, Health Science, Cosmetology or JROTC

Arts and Humanities 4 or more credits in a Fine Arts, World Languages, or 5 credits in Social Studies

Multidisciplinary 4 advanced courses from one endorsement area, or two advanced courses from two endorsement areas, or four credits in each of the four core subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics, or four AP courses.Electives Choose from the one listed below required for graduation or other electives that fulfill your area of Endorsement.

LOTE French I, German I, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish V Pre-AP for Spanish Speakers

Fine Arts Band, Dance, Art, Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre, Choir, Floral Design

PE/Athletics Athletics, Marching Band (1st semester), Drill Team (1st semester), Cheerleading, Gymnastics, JROTC, Aerobic Activities (taken with Dance 1) Freshman Options cont.Registering for ClassesDiscuss the courses you are choosing with your parents tonight.

You and your parents must sign and date the registration worksheet.

Double check to make sure 7 credits of courses are selected (or 14 Xs in the blanks).

Make sure you have three alternates.

Bring you completed/signed form with you at your assigned time. Counselors will assist you in entering your requests into the computer. You and your parents may view your selections and you will be able to make changes until March 7th.

Counselors will meet with you individually to answer questions and help in any way needed.Registering for ClassesAfter online registration closes on March 7th, you may request a change by doing so in writing. A Schedule Change Request form will be available in the counseling office after spring break.

All changes must be returned to your high school by June 15, 2014.Important!You are selecting specific courses, not teachers, periods, or terms.

If there is a scheduling conflict with elective requests, an alternate will be chosen, so choose alternates very carefully. You will be notified if conflicts arise that cannot be resolved.

Students will not be allowed to drop or change core or elective courses after the June 15th deadline.

Assessment ChangesOnly 5 STAAR/EOC tests are required for graduation. Down from 15 under the old graduation plan.English IEnglish IIAlgebra IBiologyUS HistoryAll tests must be passed prior to graduation.Sample Endorsement SchedulesThe following slides show the different Endorsements and how the required courses are met each year.

Business & Industry Endorsement


STEM Endorsement

Public Service Endorsement






Business & Industry EndorsementEagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Business and Industry EndorsementAudio and Video

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9thEnglish 1/Pre-APEnglish 1EOCAlgebra 1 / Pre-AP Alg. IEOCorGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryWorld Geo./Pre-AP W. Geo orAP Human Geo.

Biology /Pre-AP Biology EOCSpanish I orFrench I orGerman I

Fine ArtAthleticsorP.E.

10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.orPhysics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman II

Audio Video ProductionAthleticsorElective of Choice

11thEnglish III /AP English III

Alg. 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCAdvanced ScienceAdvanced Audio Video ProductionorRadio BroadcastingAdvanced Audio Video ProductionorRadio BroadcastingAthletics orElective of Choice

12thEnglish IV /AP English IV

Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAdvanced SciencePracticum Audio Video ProductionorAudio ProductionPracticum Audio Video ProductionorAudio ProductionAthletics orElective of Choice

Pick 2 or more classes for 4 or more credits. Course numberCourse NameNumber of creditsGrade level

Audio / Video

5081Audio Video Production 1.09-12

5082Advanced Audio Video Production 2.011-12

5093Practicum of Video Production (TV)2.012

or

5083Radio Broadcasting 2.011-12

5093Practicum of Audio Production (Radio) 2.012

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Business & Industry EndorsementCulinary Arts / Hospitality

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Biology /Pre-AP BiologyEOCSpanish I orFrench I orGerman IFine ArtAthleticsorP.E.

10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2/ Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.orPhysics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman IILifetime Nutrition and/or Principles of Hospitality and/or Elective of ChoiceAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg. 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCAdvanced ScienceCulinary Arts 1Culinary Arts 1AthleticsorElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAdvanced SciencePracticum Culinary Arts 2Practicum Culinary Arts 2AthleticsorElective of Choice


Culinary Art, Hospitality

5372Principles of Hospitality 0.59-12

5373Lifetime Nutrition 0.59-12

5374Culinary Arts 2.011-12

5376Practicum in Culinary Arts 2.012

5375Restaurant Management -must be taken with Practicum in Culinary Arts1.012

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics EndorsementEngineering Strand

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9thEnglish 1/Pre-APEnglish 1EOCAlgebra 1 / Pre-AP Alg. IEOCorGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryWorld Geo./Pre-AP W.Geo orAP Human Geo.

Biology /Pre-AP BiologyEOCSpanish I orFrench I orGerman I

Elective of choice and/or Concepts of EngineeringAthleticsorP.E.

10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W.Hist

Chemistry /Pre-AP Chem.Physics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman II

Elective of choice or/ Engineering Design & PresentationAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvancedMathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCPhysics / Physics Pre-APRobotics or Aerospace EngineeringRobotics or Aerospace EngineeringAthleticsorElective of Choice


Engineering Math (Accelerated)orAdvancedMathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAerospace Engineering(counts as 2 science credits) or Robotics

Aerospace Engineering(counts as 2 science credits)or RoboticsFine ArtAthleticsorElective of Choice

Pick 2 or more classes for 4 or more credits. Course NumberCourse NameNumber of creditsGrade Level

Engineering

5551Concepts of Engineering .58-12

5552Engineering Design & Presentation1.09-12

5554Robotics and Automation2.011-12

5553Aeroscience Engineering counts as 2 Science credits2.011-12

5557Engineering Math-Accelerated -counts 1 Math Credit1.011-12

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Public Services EndorsementHealth Science / EMT

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Biology /Pre-AP BiologyEOCSpanish I orFrench I orGerman IPrinciples of Health ScienceAthleticsorP.E.

10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History /AP World HistoryChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.Physics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman II Fine ArtorMed Terminology and/or Choice of ElectiveAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCAdvanced ScienceClinical Rotationsor Elective of ChoiceClinical Rotationsor Elective of ChoiceAthletics orElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAnatomy & Physiology or Medical Micro/ Pathophysiologyor Advanced SciencePracticum of Health Science / EMTPracticum of Health Science/ EMTAthletics orElective of Choice

Pick 2 or more classes for 4 or more credits. Course NumberCourse NameNumber of creditsGrade level

Health Sciences and Occupations

5861Principles of Health Science 1.09-12

5811Medical Terminology 0.59-12

5862Clinical Rotation 2.011-12

5865Practicum in HST Pharmacy Technician 2.012

5864Practicum in HST- EMT 2.012

5863Practicum in HST C.N.A & Phlebotomy 2.012

5866Practicum in HST Sports Medicine 2.011-12

5918Firefighter 1 (TCC dual credit) 2.011-12

1371Anatomy & Physiology -Science Credit 1.011-12

5841Medical Microbiology - Science Credit 0.511-12

5851Pathophysiology - Science Credit0.511-12

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Public Services Endorsement Health Science / C N A / Phlebotomy

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10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.Physics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman IIMed Terminology and/or Choice of ElectiveorFine ArtAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCPhysics / Pre-AP PhysicsMedical Micro/PathophysiologyorClinical RotationsAnatomy & Physiology or Clinical RotationsAthletics orElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAnatomy & Physiology or Medical Micro/ PathophysiologyorAdvanced SciencePracticum of Health Science C N A / PhlebotomyPracticum of Health Science/ C N A / PhlebotomyAthletics orElective of Choice










5918Firefighter 1 (TCC- dual credit) 2.011-12

1371Anatomy & Physiology - Science Credit 1.011-12



Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Public Services Endorsement Health Science / Sports Medicine

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9thEnglish 1/Pre-APEnglish 1EOCAlgebra 1 / Pre-AP Alg. IEOC orGeometry/ Pre-AP Geometry

World Geo./Pre-AP W. Geo orAP Human Geo.


10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.Physics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman IIMed Terminology and/or Choice of ElectiveorFine ArtAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCPhysics / Pre-AP PhysicsOr Advanced ScienceMedical Micro/ PathophysiologyorClinical Rotation or Sports Medicine

Anatomy & Physiology orClinical Rotationor Sports Medicine Athletics orElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAnatomy & Physiology or Medical Micro/ PathophysiologyorAdvanced SciencePracticum of Health Science / Sports MedicinePracticum of Health Science/ Sports MedicineAthletics orElective of Choice










5918Firefighter 1 (TCC dual credit) 2.011-12

1371Anatomy & Physiology - Science Credit 1.011-12



Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Business and Industry EndorsementInformation Technology

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9thEnglish 1/Pre-APEnglish 1EOCAlgebra 1 / Pre-AP Alg. IEOCor Geometry/Pre-AP GeometryWorld Geo./Pre-AP W.Geo orAP Human Geo.

Biology /Pre-AP BiologyEOCSpanish I orFrench I orGerman I

Fine ArtAthleticsorP.E.

10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W.HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.Physics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman II

Choice of Elective / or Principles of Information & Technology and/or Web TechnologiesAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg. 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCAdvanced ScienceComputer TechnicianorNetworking TechnologyComputer TechnicianorNetworking TechnologyAthleticsorElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAdvanced ScienceNetworking TechnologyorComputer TechnicianNetworking Technology orComputer Technician

AthleticsorElective of Choice


Information Technology

5096Principles of Information & Tech.0.59-12

5052Web Technologies0.59-12

5097Computer Technician 2.011-12

5092Networking Technologies2.011-12

5070Computer Science Pre-AP 1.09-12

5075Computer Science AP 1.010-12

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Business & Industry EndorsementWelding/Manufacturing

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10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryOrAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History /AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.

Spanish II orFrench II orGerman IIElective of choice and/or Principles of ManufacturingAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCPhysics or Advanced ScienceWelding 1orManufacturing EngineeringWelding 1orManufacturing EngineeringAthleticsorElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAdvanced ScienceAdvanced Welding or Manufacturing EngineeringAdvanced Welding or Manufacturing EngineeringAthleticsorElective of Choice


Welding, and Manufacturing

5521Principles of Manufacturing 0.59-12

5523Manufacturing Engineering 2.011-12

5524Welding 2.011-12

5525Advanced Welding 2.011-12

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Public Service EndorsementCosmetology / Human Services

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9thEnglish 1/Pre-APEnglish 1EOCAlgebra 1 / Pre-AP Alg. IEOC orGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryWorld Geo./Pre-AP W. Geo orAP Human Geo.


10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2/ Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.OrPhysics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman IIElective of ChoiceAthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg. 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvancedMathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCAdvanced ScienceCosmetologyCosmetologyCosmetology


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAdvanced ScienceCosmetologyCosmetologyCosmetology


Cosmetology

5611Cosmetology 1 3.011

5621Cosmetology 2 3.012

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDSample 4- Year Plan for Business and Industry Endorsement Automotive / Transportation

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Biology /Pre-AP BiologyEOCSpanish I orFrench I orGerman IFine ArtAthleticsor P.E.

10thEnglish II /Pre-APEnglish IIEOCGeometry/Pre-AP GeometryorAlgebra 2 / Pre-AP Alg 2World History/AP W. HistChemistry /Pre-AP Chem.orPhysics/Pre-AP or Adv. ScienceSpanish II orFrench II orGerman IIElective of choice AthleticsorElective of Choice


Alg. 2 /Pre-AP Alg 2 orAdvanced MathUS History / AP US HistoryEOCAdvanced ScienceAutomotiveTechnologyAutomotive TechnologyAthletics orElective of Choice


Advanced MathGovnt Eco /AP Govnt EcoAdvanced ScienceAdvanced Automotive TechnologyAdvancedAutomotive TechnologyAthletics orElective of Choice


Automotive Technology

5633Automotive Technology2.011-12

5634Advanced Automotive Technology2.012

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