Class of 22 - 8th Grade Parent...

8th Grade Parent NightLiberty Hill High School

2022

Class of

• Introductions• Athletics• Graduation Requirements• Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs)• Career & Technical Education (CTE)• Course Selection

Agenda

• Mario Bye, Principal• Jeff Walker, Athletic Director• Lara Chapman, Counselor (A-K)• Julia Engelmann, Counselor (L-Z)• Kristy Kercheville, CTE Director

Who’s Who

Foundation + Endorsement• English 4 credits• Math 4 credits• Science 4 credits• Social Studies 3-4 credits• World Languages 2 credits in the same language• Physical Education 1 credit• Fine Arts 1 credit• Health .5 credit• Professional Communications .5 credit• Electives 5 - 6 credits

26Total Credits

Social Studies Credits• There are only two endorsements that require

four years of social studies:• World Geography • World History• US History• Government & Economics

• All others require three social studies credits: • World Geography OR World History• US History• Government & Economics

HOWEVER….• Four-year colleges and universities WANT to see

all four years of social studies credits. • We encourage all students to take all four years

of social studies for this reason. • 9th Grade - World Geography• 10th Grade - World History• 11th Grade - US History• 12th Grade - Government & Economics

Distinguished Level of Achievement• Students can earn the distinguished level of

achievement by:• Completing the Foundation High School Plan with an

Endorsement *AND*• Receiving credit for Algebra 2

• Required to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission in Texas Public Universities

Regular vs Advanced Courses• Advanced courses (Pre-AP, AP, OnRamps,

and Dual Credit) are more challenging:• Pace of instruction• Depth of study• Volume of homework • Level of teacher guidance• Expectations for organization, maturity, and self-

direction

Balance Matters!• It’s important to balance academic

responsibilities and…• Extracurricular activities• Areas of strength and weakness• Organizational skills• Family, religious, and social commitments

What is an endorsement?• Program of study that provides students with in-

depth knowledge of a subject area. • Must be selected in 9th grade. • Endorsements are a TEA requirement and have

no bearing on college admissions.

STEMScience, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics

Programs of Study:Science

MathEngineering

Business & Industry

Programs of Study:Animal Science

Business ManagementFinance

Culinary ArtsDigital MediaJournalism

Welding

Public Service

Programs of Study:Health Science

Law & Public SafetyEducation & Training

Arts & Humanities

Programs of Study:Languages Other

Than English (LOTE)Theatre ArtsVisual Arts

MusicDance

Social Studies

MultidisciplinaryFour by Four Four Credits in AP CoursesFour Credits in Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Courses

LHHS ENDORSEMENTS

What is a PGP?• PGP = Personal Graduation Plan

• Four-year plan that details which courses a student will take each year in high school

• TEA requires that all high school students have a complete PGP on file signed by both the student and parent.

• PGPs are living documents… “in pencil on purpose.”

What has to be completed:Name, Grad YearPlans after graduation

Grad PlanEndorsement

Courses… and signatures!

Course Selection• Students will not receive a

“choice sheet” as they have in the past.

• Students will make their course selections for 9th

grade based on their PGP.

Important DatesMonday2/12/18

Tuesday2/13/18

Wednesday2/14/18

Thursday2/15/18

Friday2/16/18

Counselors @ LHJH to present endorsement overview to 8th

graders during intervention time.

Ms. Chapman @ LHJH for 8th grade student course selection during English classes.

Ms. Chapman @ LHJH for 8th grade wrap up.

Completed and signed PGPs due. Turn in to English teacher or Mrs. McVanat LHJH. Do not bring them to the high school.

lhhscounseling.weebly.comFeel free to email us with questions:

Lara Chapman (Last Names A-K)lchapman@libertyhill.txed.net

Julia Engelmann (Last Names L-Z)jengelmann@libertyhill.txed.net

Thanks for coming!