Eagle Mt. Saginaw ISDRegistration Information

for the Class of 2014

Selecting Your High School Courses

Begin with the end in mind:

• What do you want to study?• What are your career goals?• Do you want to attend the Career

Center?

High School Life

• Get Involved

• Join Clubs and Organizations

• Participate in Fine Arts and Athletics

• Take Harder Courses Whenever Possible

Colleges are looking for well-rounded

students!

Semester System

English 2A English 2B

Geometry A Geometry B

Chemistry A Chemistry B

World History A World History B

Principles of Hospitality

Lifetime Nutrition

Spanish 2A Spanish 2B

Art 1A Art 1B

Semester 1 Semester 2

A quick definition…• Credit:

– A credit is what you earn when you pass one full year of one class.

– A one semester class will earn ½ credit when passed.

– English 2 = 1 credit = year-long class

– Professional Communications= .5 credit = semester class

– You will need a total of 26 credits to graduate

Grade Classification• In high school you move up grades

according to credits, not years.– Freshman Promotion from 8th grade– Sophomore 5.5 to 11.5 credits– Junior 12 to 18.5 credits– Senior 19 plus credits

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SELECTING CLASSES

A Few Main

• Better preparation for college• Better preparation for SAT/ACT• More scholarship opportunities• AP classes can help you earn

college credits• Extra points added to your GPA

Pre-AP and AP classes are available to all students. Discuss taking these courses with your parents and teachers. Check the district website for the summer reading assignment.

Pre-AP and AP? What are the Benefits

What if I decide Pre-AP or AP is not for me after school starts?• A schedule change may be considered after

the 3rd week of the course. This gives you time to adjust to the teacher and assignments thus giving you time to be successful!

• During that time we want you to attend tutorials and to turn in all of your work.

• If you are still struggling in the course, a meeting will be held with your parents, your teacher, your counselor, an administrator, and you.

• During the meeting, a decision will be made whether it is in your best interest to drop to a lower level or to stay in the class with an improvement plan.

Pre-AP and AP classes take extra time, effort and a commitment from you, but you can do it!

Pre-AP Classes

• English I Pre-AP• English II Pre-AP• Algebra I Pre-AP• Geometry Pre-AP• Algebra II Pre-AP• Pre-Calculus Pre-AP• Biology Pre-AP• Chemistry Pre-AP• Physics Pre-AP• World Geography Pre-

AP

• Art I Pre-AP• Art II Drawing Pre-AP • Art III Drawing Pre-AP• Art III Graphic Design Pre-

AP• Art III Photography Pre-AP• Art III Sculpture Pre-AP• French III Pre-AP• German III Pre-AP• Spanish III Pre-AP• Spanish V Literature Pre-AP

for Spanish Speakers *• Computer Science Pre-AP

AP Classes

• English III AP• English IV AP• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• Statistics AP• Biology AP• Chemistry AP• Physics AP• Environmental Science

AP• Human Geography AP• World History AP• European History AP

• U.S. History AP• U.S. Government

AP• Economics AP• Art IV Drawing

Portfolio AP • Art IV 2-D Design

Portfolio AP• Music Theory AP• French IV AP• German IV AP• Spanish IV AP• Spanish V

Literature AP• Computer Science

AP

Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in May.

Students may gain college credit for AP test scores of 3 or above. The awarding of college credit is based upon individual university policies and standards.

• There is a cost for the exam.

• Fee-reduced exams – The College Board and the State of Texas will pay a portion of the fees for students who are currently receiving free or reduced lunches. See your counselor or college access specialist for eligibility requirements.

Dual CreditA partnership between Tarrant County College Northwest Campus and Eagle Mountain -Saginaw ISD provides opportunities for students to gain both high school and college credit at the same time.

Eligibility:

• Completion of high school sophomore year

• Overall grade “B” average

• Obtain permission from the high school

• Enroll at the college/university offering the course(s)

• Meet the entrance requirements of the college/university including the required placement exams

Classes offered on campus:• Senior English• U.S. History• Government• Economics• College Algebra

/Trigonometry• Business Information

Management 2• Advanced Aircraft

Technology• Fire Fighter I

Cost:• Approximately $165

per three hour class (based upon current Tarrant County College tuition rates)

• Textbooks

Students who wish to take other courses

through an accredited college or

university must have prior approval to

receive dual credit.

Not all courses offered by colleges meet

the requirements for awarding of high

school credit.

Grade Point Average

• Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the semester grades you earn in every class you take for state credit towards graduation.

• For students who entered high school prior to 2013-2014, Pre-AP and AP classes give you 10 extra points per semester calculated into your GPA.

Automatic College Admission

(Top 10% Rule)• Earn a grade point average (GPA) in the top 10% of graduating class– Top 7% for University of Texas

at Austin (may vary year to year)

• Recommended or Distinguished Plan

• Satisfy ACT college readiness benchmark or score 1500 of 2400 on SAT

• Meet all application and transcript submission deadlines

Academic Achievement Record (Transcript)

Academic Achievement Record (Transcript)

Academic Achievement Record cont.

Academic Achievement Record cont.

• Use the key located at the bottom to help you understand the coding system.

• There is no class rank or GPA on your transcripts because the updated ones are not available at this time.

• Please check that all your courses and grades listed appear correctly.

Graduation Requirements

For Students

Entering High School in 2010-2011

Recommended Graduation Plan Requirements• English 4 credits

√ English 1- regular or Pre-AP√ English 2 - regular or Pre-AP√ English 3 - regular, dual

credit or AP√ English 4 - regular, dual

credit or AP

Requirements cont.• Math 4 credits

Algebra 1 - regular or Pre-AP Geometry - regular or Pre-AP Algebra 2 - regular or Pre-AP 1 state-approved math credit

- regular, dual credit or AP Math Models and Mathematical

Applications in Agriculture, if selected, must be taken prior to Algebra 2

Requirements cont.• Science 4 credits

Biology - regular or Pre-AP Chemistry - regular or Pre-AP Physics - regular or Pre-AP 1 state-approved science

credit – regular or AP

Requirements cont.• Social Studies 4 credits

World Geography or AP Human Geography

World History - regular or AP U.S. History - regular, dual

credit or AP Government - regular, dual

credit or AP (.5) Economics - regular, dual

credit or AP (.5)

Requirements cont.• Other Languages

Recommended Plan = 2 credits

Distinguished Plan = 3 years

German

FrenchSpanish

Requirements cont.• Fine Arts

– Band (full year) – requires tryout– Dance - requires tryout for Drill Team

but not for dance class– Art– Theater Arts– Technical Theater Arts– Choir – open to all students but

requires tryout to determine which choir you will be placed in.

• PE/Athletics 1 credit May be fulfilled by:

– Athletics – Marching Band (1st semester)– Drill Team (1st semester)– Cheerleading– Gymnastics– ROTC– Aerobic Activities (taken with Dance 1)

Students may earn a maximum of 4 state physical education credits through any combination of physical education courses and/or substitutions.

Requirements cont.

• Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country• Golf• Football • Soccer• Gymnastics• Softball• Swimming • Tennis • Track • Volleyball• Wrestling

Athletics

Coach approval is required for all sports. Please be listening for announcements about tryouts.

Remember, in high school, sports are played on a competitive level.

Some sports hold summer camps with required participation. Before and after school practices and attendance at games are mandatory.

Requirements cont.• Speech .5 Credit (Professional

Communications or Communication Applications)

• Health .5 Credit (A full year of Principles of Health Science will fulfill this requirement.)

• Career and Technology 1.0 Credit

• Electives 4.0 credits

3.0 on Distinguished Achievement Program

Distinguished Achievement Program:Recommended Program with Specific Acceptable Math and Science Courses

3 Levels of the Same Language

4 Advanced Measures ADVANCED MEASURES

# ALLOWE

D

 APPROVAL

Score of 3 or above on an AP exam (AP exams taken during the senior year will be verified after graduation.)

1-4 None

Original research/project of professional quality as judged by a panel of experts

1-2 Prior

Score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

1 None

College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses, including local articulation, with a grade of A or B

1-4 Prior

Testing RequirementsFor students who entered high school before 2011-2012, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test, evaluates student learning based on the state-required curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Students are tested in the areas of mathematics, reading, language arts, science, and social studies. By law, Texas students must pass the TAKS test in order to graduate from high school. The exit level TAKS test is given in the spring of the junior year.

Credit CheckCredit CheckUsing your transcript and the graduation requirements sheet, draw a line through courses for which you have credit. (If missing credit for a semester of a course, write A or B next to the course designating the semester you are lacking.)

Need 1

The Course Description HandbookThe Course Description Handbook

The Course Description Handbook for 2013-2014 is available online and in the counseling office for review.

New Courses for 2013-2014

Applied Algebra II/Applied Physics

Engineering Mathematics Mathematical Applications in

Agriculture AP European History Advanced Architectural Design Advanced Engineering

Aeroscience Fire Fighter I Practicum in HST-Sports

Medicine Principles and Elements of Floral

Design Adventure/Outdoor Education

Course Selection

• Choose your courses carefully.• Talk with your teachers and ask for

their advice. • Check requirements of colleges you

are interested in attending.• Check Programs of Study for elective

choices based on possible career choices.

• Make sure you have the prerequisites.• ALL courses count in your GPA except

local credit classes like office aid.

Pass/Fail Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD wants to encourage students to pursue their areas of special talents and interests to enrich their academic achievement. The District is offering to juniors and seniors the option of taking up to 2.0 credits from the following list of courses on a pass/fail basis:

Athletics; Cheerleading; Band; Choir; Drill Team; Theatre; Architectural Design; Engineering Design

and Presentation; Advanced Engineering–Aeroscience; Robotics and Automation; Digital and

Interactive Media; Web Technologies; BIM I; Business Management; Accounting II;

Entrepreneurship; Counseling and Mental Health; Anatomy & Physiology (if have met science

graduation requirements); Medical Microbiology/Pathophysiology (if have met science

graduation requirements).

*Note: There may be instances where Pass/Fail is not the best option. Request to see your counselor for more information and an application form.

You must fill out a registration worksheet

regardless of plans to move next year. We will reserve

your classes in case something changes.

Completing the Selection Worksheet• Use a pencil.• Complete the top section.

Circle the school you will be attending and fill out the demographic information neatly. Please print so we can easily read it.

Completing the Worksheet cont.• Choose your core courses.

EnglishA B____ ____ 1030 English II____ ____ 1035 English II Pre-AP____ ____ 1030 English III____ ____ 1035 English III AP 

Make an X on the A and B column for the English class that you would like to take.

X X

Completing the Worksheet cont.• Choose your core courses.

MathematicsA B____ ____ 1220 Geometry

____ ____ 1225 Geometry Pre-AP____ ____ 1240 Math Models____ ____ 5298 Mathematical App. in Ag. ____ ____ 1230 Algebra II

____ ____ 1232 Applied Algebra II____ ____ 1235 Algebra II Pre-AP____ ____ 12?? Others Listed

Math Models and Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, if selected, must be taken prior to Algebra 2. Talk with your math teacher about which class is most appropriate for you.

Completing the Worksheet cont.• Choose your core courses cont.

ScienceA B____ ____ 1390 Integrated Physics & Chemistry ____ ____ 1320 Chemistry I ____ ____ 1325 Chemistry I Pre-AP____ ____ 1330 Physics I____ ____ 1332 Applied Physics I____ ____ 1335 Physics I Pre-AP

  

Completing the Worksheet cont.• Choose your core courses cont.

Social StudiesA B____ ____ 1420 World History ____ ____ 1425 World History AP____ ____ 1430 U.S. History____ ____ 1435 U.S. History AP ____ ____ 1433 TCC Dual Credit U.S. History

  

Completing the Worksheet cont.

• Choose 3 credits of elective classes. You may choose 3 year long classes or a combination of year long and semester classes.

• Choose at least 3 alternates. Write in the name of the desired class and the course number.

It is possible that the courses that you choose will fill up or will not work with your schedule, so it is very important to pick at least three alternates. If you do not write down alternates, we will choose them for you.

• Future juniors and seniors only may be counseling, office or teacher aides.

• Seniors only may have late arrival and/or early release.

Registering for ClassesRegistering for Classes Discuss the courses you are choosing with

your parents tonight.

You and your parents must sign and date the registration worksheet.

Double check to make sure 7 credits of courses are selected (or 14 x’s are in the blanks).

Make sure you have listed 3 alternates.

Bring your completed/signed form with you at your assigned time. Counselors will assist you in entering your requests into the computer. You and your parents may view your selections and you will be able to make changes until February 22nd.

Counselors will meet with you individually to answer questions and help in any way needed.

Registration DeadlinesAfter Online Registration closes on February 22nd, you may request a change by picking up a Schedule Change Request form from the counseling office. These forms will be available after spring break.

All changes to requests must be returned to your high school by

June 15, 2013.

You are selecting specific courses, not teachers, periods, or terms.

If there is a scheduling conflict with elective requests, an alternate will be chosen, so choose alternates very carefully. You will be notified if conflicts arise that cannot be resolved.

Students will not be allowed to drop elective courses after the June 15th deadline. This includes academic electives like Calculus, AP Sciences, AP Languages, etc., regardless of whether or not the course is needed for graduation.

Points to Remember