Welcome to the Freshmen

Parent Meeting

Resources

• In the Library • Opened September 13th

• Every lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Last year we met with over 700 students.

Counselororner

Tonight’s Goals• What is the process and timelines for course selection and

endorsements.

• Learn some common terminology and basics concepts about the what the state requirements are for graduation

• Students and parents will have a better understanding about Endorsements.

• Learn some basic features of Career Cruising.

Endorsement Timeline • Spring 8th Grade: Students met with counselors and made initial

endorsement decision.

• Fall 9th Grade: Freshmen Presentation on Endorsements

• Fall 9th Grade: Revisit/Confirm/Change endorsement choice from 8th

grade. Information was sent out through Twitter, Facebook, Remind & on the BHS Counselor Website about sign ups for meetings.

• 10th through 11th Grade: Yearly update during registration process.

Freshmen Endorsement sign upWhere we are in the process:

The sign up window for Freshman Conferences is open from October 12th -October 20th at noon. After that time, counselors will begin seeing all students who do not have a Parent/Student meeting scheduled.

You can sign up for your appointment @ http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aa8aa2aa1f58-freshmen

Step 1: Courses Selected in Career Cruising during

the Endorsement meetings (Starting Oct 23rd)

Master Schedule is created based on student’s

choices in Skyward.

Step 2: Periods Chosen in Skyward. (April 30 & May 1)

Adjustment Window (May 21st – May 25th )

High School Life• Get involved!

• Join clubs and organizations.

• Participate in fine arts and athletics.

• Take harder courses whenever possible.

Colleges are looking

for well-rounded students!

A quick definition…

• Credit:

– A credit is what you earn when you pass one full year of

one class.

– A one semester class will earn ½ credit when passed.

– English 1 = 1 credit = year-long class

– Professional Communications= .5 credit = semester

class

– You will need a total of 26 credits to graduate

Grade Classification

• In high school you move up grades according to

credits, not years.

– Freshman Promotion from 8th grade

– Sophomore 5.5 to 11.5 credits

– Junior 12 to 18.5 credits

– Senior 19 plus credits

Credits and Attendance

Per district policy, a student in any grade level shall

not be given credit for a class unless the student is in

attendance 90 percent of the days the class is offered.

Pre-AP Classes• English I Pre-AP

• English II Pre-AP

• Algebra I Pre-AP

• Geometry Pre-AP

• Algebra II Pre-AP

• Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

• Biology Pre-AP

• Chemistry Pre-AP

• Spanish II Pre-AP

• Art I Pre-AP

• Art II Drawing Pre-AP

• Art III Drawing Pre-AP

• Art III Graphic Design Pre-AP

• Art III Photography Pre-AP

• Art III Sculpture Pre-AP

• French III Pre-AP

• German III Pre-AP

• Spanish III Pre-AP

• Spanish V Literature Pre-AP for Spanish Speakers

• Computer Science Pre-AP

AP Classes• English III AP

• English IV AP

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• Statistics AP

• Biology AP

• Chemistry AP

• Physics 1 AP

• Physics 2 AP

• Environmental Science AP

• Human Geography AP

• World History AP

• European History AP

• U.S. History AP

• U.S. Government AP

• Economics AP

• Psychology AP

• Art IV Drawing Portfolio AP

• Art IV 2-D Design Portfolio AP

• Art History AP

• Music Theory AP

• French IV AP

• German IV AP

• Spanish IV AP

• Spanish V Literature AP

• Computer Science AP

• Computer Science Principles 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. The awarding of college credit is based upon individual university policies and standards.

• There is a cost for exams.

• Fee-reduced exams – College Board and the State of Texas will pay a portion of the fees for students who are currently receiving free or reduced lunches. See your counselor or college access specialist for eligibility requirements.

AP Classes

Dual CreditA partnership between Tarrant County College Northwest Campus and Eagle Mountain -Saginaw ISD provides opportunities for students to gain both high school and college credit at the same time.

Eligibility:

• Completion of high school sophomore year

• Overall grade “B” average

• Obtain permission from the high school

• Enroll at the college/university offering the course(s)

• Meet the entrance requirements of the college/university including the required placement exams

Classes offered on campus:

• English 3• English 4• Pre-Calculus OnRamps• U.S. History• Government• Economics• Business Information Management 2• Advanced Aircraft Technology• Fire Fighter I

Cost:• Approximately $165 per three hour class

(based upon current Tarrant County College tuition rates)

• Textbooks

Students who wish to take other courses through an accredited college or university must have prior approval to receive dual credit. Not all courses offered by colleges meet the requirements for awarding of high school credit.

Grade Point Average

• Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by

averaging the semester grades you earn in every

class you take for state credit towards graduation.

• For students entering high school 2013-2014 and

after Pre-AP and Dual Credit add 5 points to

your GPA and AP Courses add 10 points to your

weighted GPA.

(This policy includes any Pre-AP or AP course taken this year in 8th grade.)

Automatic College Admission(Top 10% Rule)

• Earn a grade point average (GPA) in the top 10% of

graduating class

– University of Texas at Austin varies from year to

year. (Class 2019 top 6%)

• Graduate on the Distinguished Level of Achievement

with Endorsement.

• Meet all application and transcript submission deadlines

Distinguished Level of Achievement Program with Endorsements

• English (4 Credits) English 1, English 2, English 3 & English 4• Mathematics (4 Credits) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 & one advanced math

classes• Science (4 Credits) Biology & Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science class• Social Studies (4 Credits) World Geography, World History, U.S. History,

U.S. Government & Economics• Fine Arts (1 Credit)• World Language (2 Credits)• Physical Education (1 Credit)• Electives (2 Credits)• Endorsement (4 Credits in the selected field)TOTAL: (26 Credits)

What is an endorsement?• An endorsement is a focused study in an

area of interest to the student.

• Each endorsement requires four credits in the same subject field.

Why do I need one? TEA (Texas Education Agency) requires students as of the CLASS of 2018 to have one on file as part of their high school graduation plan.

Five Endorsements Areas

•Multidisciplinary Studies

•Arts & Humanities

•Business & Industry

•Public Service

•Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

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• ScienceSTEM Endorsement

• Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Business & Industry Endorsement

• Health Sciences

• Human Services

Public Services

Endorsement

• Combination of courseworkMultidisciplinary

Endorsement

Sample Career Goal = Physician

via multiple endorsements and pathways

Career Cruising

• Matchmaker

• My Skills

• My Course (4-year) Plan

• College & Career Searches

• Scholarship Searches

• Resume Building

Cannot remember login? Fill out electronic Counselor Request form.

Getting Around

Student’s My Plan page

• Links to other areas

• Matchmaker date(s)

• Uploaded documents

• Progress bar

Matchmaker

My Skills

Looking at the Careers

My Course Plan

• 8th grade courses-gray bar on left

• 9th grade courses should match

• May or may not have 10-12th

grade courses

• + sign means select a course

Begin with the end in mind

• Start with Senior Year

• Where Do You Want to Be?• Choose advanced endorsement

course first

• Work backwards• Choose prerequisite for advanced

course next• Ensures prerequisites are met

Looking at the Plan• Red or Blue Alerts

• Alternates

• Learn More

Remind 101

Class of 2021: Text @bhscof2021 to

682.224.7495

Freshmen Endorsement sign up

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aa8aa2aa1f58-freshmen