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The following slides have been provided by GCISD
for Parents and Students regarding House Bill 5
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New Graduation Requirements
  • For students entering high school during the
    2014-2015 school year and beyond

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New High School Graduation Requirements
  • Students entering Grade 9 in the 2014-2015 school
    year and thereafter shall enroll in the courses
    necessary to complete the curriculum requirements
    for the Foundation High School Program and the
    curriculum requirements for at least one
    endorsement.

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Foundation High School Program
  • A student must earn at least 26 credits to
    complete the Foundation High School Program in
    GCISD.
  • Pending Board Approval
  • English language arts -four credits
  • Science--three credits
  • One credit must consist of Biology or AP Biology
  • Social studies--four credits
  • World Geography, World History, US History,
  • Government .5 credit/Economics .5 credit
  • Mathematics--three credits
  • Two of the credits must consist of Algebra I and
    Geometry.
  • Local GCISD decision regarding requiring Algebra
    II pending

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Foundation High School Program
  • Languages other than English (LOTE)--two credits
  • any two levels in the same language
  • Computer Science I, II, or III are options
  • Physical Education--one credit
  • Professional Communications - .5 credit
  • Health - .5 credit
  • Fine Arts--one credit
  • Technology one credit
  • 6 Electives

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STEM Endorsement CTE Route
  • A student may earn a STEM endorsement by
    completing the Foundation High School Program,
    including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and
  • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more
    credits in CTE that consist of at least two
    courses in the same cluster, including at least
    one advanced CTE course. The final course in the
    sequence must be selected from of the following
    CTE career clusters in STEM
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Or

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STEM Endorsement Non CTE Route
  • Three credits in mathematics by successfully
    completing Algebra II and two additional
    mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a
    prerequisite or
  • Four credits in science by successfully
    completing Chemistry, Physics and two additional
    science courses.

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Business Industry Endorsement CTE Route
  • A student may earn a business and industry
    endorsement by completing the Foundation High
    School Program and
  • Algebra II and
  • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more
    credits in CTE that consist of at least two
    courses in the same cluster, including at least
    one advanced CTE course, which includes any
    course that is the third or higher course in a
    sequence. The final course in the sequence must
    be selected from of the following CTE career
    clusters listed in the following
  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources or
  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
    or
  • Business Management and Administration or
  • Finance or
  • Hospitality and Tourism or
  • Information Technology or
  • Marketing or
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics or

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Business Industry EndorsementNon CTE Route
  • A student may earn a Business and Industry
    endorsement by completing the Foundation High
    School Program and
  • Algebra II and
  • Four English elective credits by selecting
    courses to include three levels in one of the
    following areas
  • Advanced Journalism Newspaper or
  • Public Speaking or
  • Debate or
  • Advanced Journalism Yearbook

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Public Services Endorsement CTE Route
  • A student may earn a Public Services Endorsement
    by completing the Foundation High School Program
    and
  • Algebra II and
  • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more
    credits in CTE that consist of at least two
    courses in the same cluster, including at least
    one advanced CTE course. The final course in the
    sequence must be selected from of the following
    CTE career clusters listed in the following
  • Education and Training
  • Health Science

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Arts Humanities Endorsement
  • A student may earn an arts and humanities
    endorsement by completing the Foundation High
    School Program and
  • Algebra II and
  • Four social studies courses or
  • Four levels of the same language in a language
    other than English or
  • Two levels of the same language in a language
    other than English and two levels of a different
    language in a language other than English or
  • Four levels of American Sign Language or
  • A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting
    courses from one or two categories or disciplines
    in fine arts

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Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement
  • A student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies
    Endorsement by completing the Foundation High
    School Program and
  • Algebra II and
  • Four advanced courses that prepare a student to
    enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary
    education without remediation from within one
    endorsement area or among endorsement areas that
    are not in a coherent sequence or
  • Four credits in each of the four foundation
    subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry
    and/or Physics or
  • Four credits in advanced placement or dual
    credit courses selected from English,
    Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics,
    LOTE or Fine Arts.

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Distinguished Level of Achievement
  • A student may earn a distinguished level of
    achievement by successfully completing the
    curriculum requirements for the Foundation High
    School Program and the curriculum requirements
    for at least one endorsement, including four
    credits in science and four credits in
    mathematics to include Algebra II.

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Performance Acknowledgments
  • A student may earn a performance acknowledgment
    on the student's diploma and transcript for
    outstanding performance in a dual credit course
    by successfully completing
  • At least 12 hours of college academic courses,
    including those taken for dual credit as part of
    the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical
    credit courses, with a grade of the equivalent of
    3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 or
  • An associate degree while in high school

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Performance Acknowledgements
  • Other ways for students to earn a performance
    acknowledgement also include
  • Completing two or more languages
  • For outstanding performance in a dual credit
    course, in bilingualism and biliteracy, on a
    college AP test or on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan,
    the SAT, or the ACT or
  • for earning a nationally or internationally
    recognized business or industry certification or
    license.  The performance acknowledgement earned
    will be noted on the student's diploma and
    transcript.

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  • The following slides were created by Colleyville
    Heritage Counseling Department to address the
    transition from middle school to high school in
    regards to course selection.

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Class of 2018
  • Colleyville Heritage High School

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Your CHHS Counselors
  • Vickie Reid A-D
  • Claudia McWhorter E-K
  • Stephanie Cook L-P
  • Erin Booher Q-V
  • Lindsey Hopkins W-Z

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WELCOME!Course Selection Information
  • Program of Studies is ONLINE!
  • Course Selection Worksheet- brought by high
    school counselors on middle school visit day.
  • Endorsement Plan by Subject

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Bookmark the CHHS counseling website for helpful
resourceshttp//www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/6203
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House Bill 5
  • There are new graduation requirements for student
    entering high school during the 2014-2015 school
    year and beyond.
  • A House Bill 5 Break out session will be in the
    library beginning at 745 815.

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INFORMATION ON TRY-OUTSRefer to the Athletics
and Fine Arts Options (available online)
  • ATHLETICS
  • CHEER
  • DANCE TEAM
  • THEATER PRODUCTION
  • NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK

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Athletics
  • High School athletics are very competitive.
  • Students who are not currently playing a sport
    either in middle school or on a competitive team
    should contact the appropriate coach prior to
    registering for that sport.
  • Contact information is on the Athletics and Fine
    Arts Options information sheet online on the
    Counselors website.

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Credits
  • Credits are recorded on the transcript at the end
    of each semester.
  • Class rank is calculated in September, February
    and June.
  • Credits are awarded on a semester by semester
    basis. If a student fails a required course for
    the semester they must retake the semester of
    that course, or regain the credit by making 70 or
    higher on a credit by exam.
  • .

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What is a transcript?
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Grade Point Average (GPA)
  • A student makes a grade of 100
  • Regular 5.0 grade points
  • Pre-AP 6.0 grade points
  • AP 6.25 grade points
  • Not all students will graduate in the 10 of the
    class but, 85 CHHS graduates pursue
    post-secondary education. There is a college for
    you even if your not in the top 10!

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To be promoted
  • Students need a total of 6 credits at the end of
    the freshman year.
  • Basically , that means passing 6 classes first
    semester and 6 classes second semester.
  • Remember that a student must be in attendance 90
    of school days in order to earn credit. Seat
    time may be needed to regain credit lost for
    attendance.

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STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic
Readiness
  • The class of 2018 will need to be successful on
    the following assessments to meet graduation
    requirements.
  • English I-II
  • Algebra I
  • Biology
  • US History
  • STAAR assessments are course specific as opposed
    to TAKS which assessed comprehensive grade level
    content.
  • More information at TEAs website
    www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

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Pre-AP/AP Classes
  • designed to prepare students for the entry into
    Advanced Placement (AP)
  • meet the unique needs of qualified students.
  • Basic content is the same as the regular course,
    but instruction allows for more in-depth and
    accelerated pacing.
  • Preparation time (outside of school) is estimated
    to be 1- 1 ½ hours per class period.

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Available Classes
  • AP CLASSES
  • Computer Science
  • Calculus AB
  • Statistics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Microeconomics
  • US History
  • World History
  • Human Geography
  • Government
  • Psychology
  • European Studies
  • History of Art
  • Drawing General Portfolio
  • English Comp English Lit
  • French
  • Pre-AP Classes
  • Chemistry I
  • Physics I
  • Algebra I, II
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus
  • World Geography
  • World History
  • US History
  • French III, IV
  • Spanish III, IV
  • English I, II, III
  • History of Art

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Requirements for GT Programs
  • ( If previously qualified, your student will
    STILL qualify)
  • Minimum score of 125 on any one of the following
    aptitude measures
  • Verbal
  • Nonverbal
  • Quantitative
  • Minimum score of 95th percentile
  • on any one of the following
  • achievement measures
  • Reading
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Must meet two of the three following criteria
  • Minimum of 90 GPA in the previous semester
  • Minimum of 18 on the Student Self-Assessment
  • Minimum of 60 on 2 Teacher Checklists

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Extra Curricular Activities
  • Major Time Commitment
  • College Recognition
  • Opportunity to build leadership skills.
  • Socialization
  • School Spirit!

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Off Campus Classes
  • Some courses are offered at Grapevine High School
    and the GCISD Swim Center.
  • A shuttle is provided by the district. Please be
    aware of signing up for GHS classes (designated
    by GHS on registration sheet).
  • Gymnastics (Must provide own transportation)

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The Importance of a Well Rounded Education
Test Scores
Leadership and Extra-curricular activities
GPA
Community Service
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Community Scholar Ambassador Program
  • Requirements
  • State Endorsement Plan
  • Three credits in the same language other than
    English
  • 70 or higher in every course taken
  • 100 Hours of Community Service
  • Please see the website for contact info further
    information.

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Hints for Course Selection
  • Choose classes that will challenge, but not
    overwhelm you.
  • Gains in GPA and class rank come from a
    combination of challenging courses AND good
    grades.
  • Map out a time management plan identifying
    preparation time for classes, time requirements
    for extracurricular activities and free time.

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Skyward Online Arena Scheduling
  • A new scheduling process where students will
    create their own class schedule in Skyward based
    on courses they request in February.
  • Online arena scheduling will allow parents to be
    more actively involved in their students
    schedule.
  • Students will know their unofficial schedule for
    9th grade by the end of this school year.

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Online Arena Scheduling Steps
  • Step 1 CHHS counselors meet with 8th grade
    students to go over course requests for next
    year.
  • Feb 11 HMS
  • Feb 12 CMS
  • Feb 13 GMS
  • Feb 15 Parent follow up QA 900 AM PDEC
  • Feb 18 House Bill 5 Information CMS PTA
    meeting
  • Students can enter and change course requests on
    Skyward until February 26th.

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Online Arena Scheduling Cont.
  • Step 2 May 5-9 - 8th grade students log back
    into Skyward Student Access to build their 9th
    grade schedule.
  • The scheduling window opens at 700 a.m. on May
    5 and closes at midnight on May 9. Students may
    build their schedule from home or can use a
    computer at school.

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Online Arena Scheduling Cont.
  • May 9 - CHHS counselors will be on middle school
    campuses to assist students with scheduling
    needs.
  • For additional information on Online Arena
    Scheduling please visit the GCISD or CHHS
    website.

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Parent University Schedule
  • 700 - 730 - Pre-AP and AP information
  • Location Auditorium
  • 700 - 730 - Registration Discussion for Spanish
    speakers
  • Location Library
  • 745 - 815 - Dual Enrollment Location
    Auditorium
  • 745 - 815 House Bill 5 Information Session
    (applies only to incoming Freshman)
  • Location Library

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Welcome to CHHS
  • PANTHERS RULE!
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