WelcomeHigh School Orientation

Marcos Esquivel, Academic Counselor (A-K) 9-12th

Tracy Reinen, Academic Counselor (L-Z) 9th-12th

Craig Schraub, Special Education Counselor

Dede Braun, Dual Credit Counselor

Priscilla Schier, Counselor Secretary

High School Counseling Staff

Curriculum Area Recommended Program

Distinguished Achievement Program

English 4 credits 4 creditsMath 4 credits 4 creditsScience 4 credits 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 credits 4 creditsForeign Languages 2 credits (same

language)3 credits (same language)

Physical Education 1 credit 1 credit

Speech .5 credit .5 creditFine Arts 1 credit 1 creditElectives 5.5 credits 4.5 creditsAdvanced Measures None 4 advanced

Measures**Total Credits 26 26State Exams TAKS/EOC TAKS/EOC

Graduation Requirements

DistinguishedRecommended

Graduation Plans

26 Total CreditsRECOMMENDED PLAN

4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 4 Science 1 Fine Arts

2 Foreign Language 1 P.E. .5 Speech 5.5 Electives

4 English 4 Social

Studies 4 Math 4 Science 1 Fine Arts

3 Foreign Language

1 P.E. (required) .5 Speech 4.5 Electives

26 Total CreditsDISTINGUISHED PLAN

Distinguished Graduate Plan

Complete Recommended Plan One additional credit in Foreign

Language Achieve any combination of four of the

following:*Score 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination*A grade of 80 or higher on each semester college course*Original research project

AP courses provide college-level curriculum Require 1-2 hours of homework per night Every student is encouraged to take the AP course

exam at the end of the school year Every student at every school takes the same 3-hour

AP exam at the same specified time in May Scores range from 1-5 Students making a score of 3, 4, or 5 may be eligible

for college credit based on their high school AP exam score.

Scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on one AP exam = 1 advanced measure for the Distinguished graduation plan

What’s different about AP courses?

Dual Credit Courses

LVISD has academic and technical dual credit partnerships agreements with St. Phillips College

Students earn high school and college credit at the same time

A qualifying score on the TSI exam must be met before enrolling in a dual credit course or

Qualify for exemption based on STARR scores

English Language Arts Courses

● English I (Pre-AP)

● English II (Pre-AP)

● English III (AP)

● English IV (AP, Dual Credit)

* A summer reading assignment may be recommended

Mathematics Courses

● Algebra I

● Geometry/Math Models

● Algebra II

● For the Distinguished Plan Pre-Calculus is required. Other advanced courses are DC Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.

Science Courses● Biology (Pre-AP, AP)

● Chemistry (Pre-AP)

● Physics (Pre-AP)

● After successful completion of a biology, chemistry and physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from: Environmental Systems, Forensic Science, and Anatomy & Physiology

Social Studies Courses

* A summer reading assignment may be recommended

● World Geography (Pre-AP)

● World History (AP)

● US History (DC)

● US Government (DC)/Economics

Every student needs 1 credit

P.E. Classes (i.e. Fitness for Life, Team Sports, Individual Sports)

Athletics Marching Band Dance Cheerleading

Physical Education

2 credits of the same foreign language (Re

Spanish I (PAP) American Sign Language I

Spanish II (PAP) American Sign Language II

Spanish III

Foreign Language

●Professional Communication

Speech

Every student needs .5 credit

●Band●Choir●Principles

& Elements of Floral Design

●Art●Theatre●Technical Theatre●Dance

Fine ArtsEvery student needs 1 credit

●Every student needs at least 5.5 credits Recommended or 4.5 credits Distinguished

●Refer to course descriptions

Electives

CTE ClustersLA VERNIA HIGH SCHOOL

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources• Principles of Ag, Food, & Natural

Resources• Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech/Livestock

Prod• Ag Powers Systems• Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology • Horticulture• Principals & Elements of Floral Design

Marketing, Business & Finance• Money Matters• Entrepreneurship• Principals Information

Technology

Media Technology & Communications• Digital & Interactive Media• Graphic Design & Illustration• Adv. Graphics Design & Illustration• AV Production

Human Resource Services• Principals of Human Services• Child Development• Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness• Child Guidance

Law, & Public Safety• Law Enforcement• Forensic Science

Hospitality and Tourism• Culinary Arts• Practicum in Culinary

ArtsCareer Development• Career Preparation

Information Technology• Computer

Maintenance• Computer

Programming

General Overview

HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for:

Endorsements; Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or Performance Acknowledgements.

This becomes effective with 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 will have the option of transitioning to this graduation program.

Graduation Overview

22-credit Foundation Program -17 specified credits + 5 electives

26-credit Endorsements -19 specified credits + 7 electives

26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement -19 specified credits, including Algebra II + 7 electives

For ANY student: Performance Acknowledgements

Minimum Recommended Distinguished Foundation Distinguished

credit credit credit credit credit

English 4 4 4 1 Adv 4 4 1 Adv

Math 3 4 4 1 Adv 3 4 1 Adv Alg 2

Science 2 4 4Biology,

IPC/Chem/Physics, 1 Adv

3 4 1 Adv

Social Studies 3 4 4 US History, Govt/Eco, W Hist/Geog 3 3 US History, Govt/Eco, W

Hist/Geog

Economics

Foreign Language 0 2 3 2 2

Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5

Fine Arts 1 1 1 1 1

Physical Education 1 1 1 1 1

Electives 6.5 5.5 4.5 5 7

Academic Elective 1

total credits 22 26 26 22 26

Comparison of Graduation Plans

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Requirement

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Foundation Program (22 credits)

Algebra 2

A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E)

Adv ScienceAdv Science 2 Elective Credits

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Distinguished Graduate (26 credits)

Eligible for Top 10% College Admission

Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits)

Algebra 2 as Adv Math

Graduate

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv)

3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv)3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H)

2 LOTE 1 FA

1 PE5 Electives

Per formance Ack now ledgements: ( on diploma & transcr ipt)

> For outstanding performance:* in a dual credit course* in bilingualism and biliteracy* on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam* on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT

> For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

2 Elective CreditsA Business &Industry

Endorsement Option (A-D)

An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F)

A Public Service EndorsementOption (A-B)

A MultidisciplinaryEndorsement Option (A-C)

Adv Math Adv Math Adv MathAdv Science Adv Science Adv Science

2 Elective Credits 2 Elective Credits2 Elective Credits

Programs of Study by Endorsements

Arts and Humanities

Visual ArtsPerforming Arts – InstrumentalPerforming Arts – TheatrePerforming Arts – Dance

Programs of Study by Endorsements

Business and IndustryAudio/Video Technology and FilmGraphic DesignCommunicationsBusiness Financial Management and

AccountingAgriculture FocusCulinary Arts Information Technology/Programming

Programs of Study by Endorsements

Public Service

Law Enforcement ServicesHuman Services

Program of Study by Endorsement

STEMScience FocusMath FocusComputer Science FocusMath/Science/Computer Science

Combination

Programs of Study by Endorsement

MultidisciplinaryOption A – 4 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 (4 advanced courses)

Option B – 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics (4X4)

Option C – 4 credits in AP, DC selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts

4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Adv Eng

4 Science – Bio, IPC, or Adv Sci, 2 more Adv Sci

4 Math – Alg 1, Geometry, 2 Adv Math*

3 SS – W History, or W Geography, US History, Government/Economics

Health/Professional Communication

2 LOTE

1 PE

1 Fine Arts

6 more elective credits

*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

Effective 2014-2015 College prep course for ELA and math must offered.

Course developed in partnership with Alamo Community College

For 12th grade students who:◦ do not meet college readiness standards or

whose performance indicates they are not ready to perform entry-level college coursework.

◦ did not pass math and/or ELA End-of-Course tests

College Preparatory Course

Attendance Students must attend class 90% of the time

in order to receive credit for the course. Absences cannot exceed 9 (per class) in a

semester. Medical appointments are excused. If a student earns a 70 or better in a class,

but is denied credit due to attendance he or she will be required to make up hours to receive the credit.

The student will meet with an Administrator to be assigned a credit recovery plan.

In order to move from grade level to grade level, students must: earn a total number of credits each year have some of those credits in specific courses

To advance to the 10th grade = 6 total credits including: English,

Science, Social Studies, and Math11th grade = 12 total credits including 2 in English, 2

in math, 2 science & 2 social studies12th grade = 19 total credits & enrolled in all courses

needed for graduation.

Promotion Policy & Its Implications

Understand the college admission process and all the things you will need to send to colleges in order to apply.

Understand the difference between early admission and regular admission.

Have taken the SAT and/or ACT at least once and reported my scores to my top school choices.

Understand the admission requirements for my top school choices.

Research scholarships, grants, and other types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Inform any teachers, counselor, community service personnel, etc. of your wishes for them to write you a letter of recommendation.

Start planning out your college application essay. Make plans to visit colleges you are interested in if you have not

done so already.

11th Grade Checklist

Determine the types of colleges you want to apply to. Choose at least 5 colleges. (always have at least one “safety”

school on your list. “Safety” school is a school you know you will meet the requirements for admission to)

Take SAT and ACT exams during the fall semester. Research and apply for scholarships. Earn strong grades. Take advantage of opportunities for leadership and

responsibility to help round out your college applications. Complete college applications. Obtain letters of recommendation. Write your essay(s). Complete college applications, scholarship applications, and

FAFSA. Send transcripts

12th Grade Checklist

www.collegeboard.orgwww.act.orgwww.applytexas.orgwww.fastweb.com

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