Transitioning to High School and planning

for the future

8th Grade Parent NightThursday, January 15, 2015

Classroom guidance for studentsNaviance Family ConnectionRegistration Process4-Year Plan8th grade individual meetings the

week of January 20-23.

Preparing For High School Transition and

Post-Secondary Goals

Schedule: FHS has 7 credits (class periods) per year.

Credits: Students must earn 26 required state credits in order to

graduate. High school credits are earned by semester. 0.5 credit is earned for 1 semester (1 year = 2

semesters) 1.0 credit is earned for a full year

Example: Eng IA = 0.5 credit in the fall semester Eng IB = 0.5 credit in the spring semester Total of 1.0 credit for English I

Planning for High School

Students must meet the following requirementsto graduate and earn a FISD Diploma:

Complete the requirements for:

Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement

(26 credits)OR

Distinguished Level of Achievement with an Endorsement (26 credits)

Meet State Assessment Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Courses with exams:English I, II

(Reading and Writing combined test)Algebra IBiologyUS History

Level II Satisfactory scale score is required in each subject area

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) Exams

4 English 3 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, and 1 Additional Math 3 Science: Biology, IPC or Chemistry, and 1

Additional Science 3 Social Studies: World Geography or World History,

US History, US Government and Economics 2 Languages Other Than English 1 PE or PE Substitute 1 Fine Arts 0.5 Health 0.5 Professional Communications (Speech) 4 Electives STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is

required in each subject area (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

Foundation High School Program (FHSP) 22 Credits

FHSP with Endorsement 1 Additional Math (Must include Algebra II) 1 Additional Science Endorsement Requirements

Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

Foundation High School Program (FHSP) with Endorsement

26 Credits

Foundation High School Program

22 Credits

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Multi-disciplinary

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Endorsements – 26 Credits 1 Math (must include Alg. II) and 1 Science

Endorsement Requirements

Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 CreditsAlgebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions

Texas High School Diploma

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Required Courses:Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics

Career Cluster:STEM

Includes Courses Directly Related to:Technology

or Engineering

orScience

orAdvanced Math (above Algebra II)

Business & IndustryRequired Courses:

4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional Science

Career Clusters:Agriculture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Finance,

Hospitality, Information Technology, and Marketing

Includes Courses Directly Related to:Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters

orDebate

orNewspaper

orYearbook

Public Services

Required Courses:4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional

Science

Career Clusters:Education, Health Science, and Law & Public

Safety

Includes Courses Directly Related to:Public Services CTE Career Clusters

Arts & Humanities

Required Courses:4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional

Science

Includes Courses Directly Related to:Social Studies

orLanguages Other Than English (LOTE)

orFine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

Multidisciplinary Studies

Required Courses:4th Math (Must include Algebra II) and Additional Science

Includes Courses Directly Related to:Advanced Courses

(prepares for workforce or postsecondary education)or

4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics),or

Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

FHSP with Endorsement, including Algebra II

Eligible for 4 year Texas public colleges Automatic Admission if DLA and Top 10% (except UT Austin – Their percentage fluctuates yearly)

STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area (English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)26 Credits

Science Flow ChartB&I, Public Services, A&H, or

MultidisciplinaryBiology ®

IPCChemistry ®

Chemistry

Choose 2 from the box below to reach a total of

4 Science credits.

Choose 1 from the box below to reach a total of

4 Science credits.

Physics ® AP Biology AP ChemistryAP Physics 1 & 2 Food Science AP Environmental ScienceAdv. Animal Science Pathophysiology Anatomy & PhysiologyEarth & Space Science Forensic Science Principles of Engineering Adv. Plant & Soil Science ISM

Science Flow ChartSTEM Endorsement

Biology or Pre-AP Biology

Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry

Choose one from below to reach a total of four Science credits…OR

If you are meeting the STEM Endorsement requirements by Science course selection, you must obtain at least TWO additional

Science credits.AP Biology AP Chemistry ISMAP Physics 2 Food Science AP Environmental ScienceAdv. Animal Science Pathophysiology Anatomy & PhysiologyEarth & Space Science Forensic Science Principles of Engineering Adv. Plant & Soil Science

Physics or AP Physics I

Math Flow ChartB&I, Public Services, A&H, or

MultidisciplinaryAlgebra I ®

Geometry ®

Choose 2 from the box below to reach a total of 4 Math credits.

Math Models Algebra II – L ® Advanced Algebra

Pre Calculus ® Calculus AB AP Calculus AB ®

AP Calculus BC ® AP Statistics AP Computer ScienceDigital Electronics Dual Cr. College Algebra Dual Cr. Finite Math

Math Flow ChartSTEM Endorsement

Algebra I ®

Geometry ®

Choose one from below to reach a total of four Math credits…OR

If you are meeting the STEM Endorsement requirements by Math course selection, you must obtain at least TWO additional credits

that have Algebra II as a prerequisite.

Advanced Algebra Pre Calculus ® Calculus ABAP Calculus AB ® AP Calculus BC ®AP Statistics

AP Computer Science Digital Electronics

Dual Credit College Algebra Dual Credit Finite Math

Algebra II ®

Performance Acknowledgements

Outstanding Performance(s) in:Dual CreditBilingualism and BiliteracyAdvanced Placement ExamsPSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACTBusiness or Industry Certificate or

License

Actual achievement scores can be found in the Academic Planning Guide

College Admissions Requirements

College admission requirements may be less rigorous than the requirements for a college major of choice.

The number represents the subject credit requirements for admissions. The number in parentheses represents the recommended subject credit(s) for admissions.

The table represents the top 15 college applications made by FHS’s 2014 graduates and the college admissions requirements.

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h Math ScienceSocial

Studies LOTE

UH-MAIN 4 3 2 3 (2)

TX A&M 4 4 4   2

UT Austin 4 3 (4) 2 (3) 3 2 (3)

TX State 4 4 4 3 2 (3)

BAYLOR 4 4 4 3 2

UT San Antonio 4 3 3 2 2

Texas Tech 4 4 4   2

SHSU 4 2 2 3  

SFA 4 3 3 (4) 2

Rice 4 3 (4) 4 4 2 (4)

UT Dallas 4 3 (4) 3 (4) 3 (4) 2 (3)

LSU 4 4 4 4 2

UH Downtown (4) (4) (4) (4) (3)

TAMU Galveston 4 4 4   2

TCU 4 3 3 3 2

Transcript - Rigor and Course SelectionGPA and Class RankCollege admission requirements may be

greater than high school graduation requirements

Test Scores – STAAR, SAT, ACT, TSIAResume – Activities, Leadership, Service,

Work, EnrichmentEssayCoaches and Teacher RecommendationsCounselor Recommendations

College Admission Factors

Students:Get involvedConnect with schoolAttend Fish CampBegin documentation for an academic resume… Can house this data in Naviance

Now Looking Ahead

The Registration Process

To aid in the registration process each student has received: Academic Planning Guide (APG)Choice SheetCourse Number SheetBlank 4-Year PlanDirections for inputting courses into Skyward and 4-Year Plans into Naviance.

Academic Planning

Guide 2015 – 2016

Graduation requirementsClass rank and GPA informationCourse names and numbersProgram and course descriptions

providedCareer Pathways

Academic Planning Guide

Choose courses carefully! Schedule changes at the high school are for data mistakes or course errors only.

Give thought and consideration to course load and extracurricular involvement… See page 12 in APG for Pre-AP Policy.

Use Naviance throughout your high school career for high school and post-secondary planning.

Planning for High School

FISD Summer SchoolDistance LearningCredit-by-ExamDual CreditCredit Recovery

Alternative Ways to Earn Credits

Athletic Information

We look forward to working with your students in the Fall!

Thank You for Coming!