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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)[email protected]
Julia Engelmann (Last Names L-Z)[email protected]
Thanks for coming!
