ECTOR COUNTY I. S. D.

Educational Planning2010 - 2011

High

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Today’s Agenda

1. High School Graduation Programs

2. Transcripts/ 4 yr plans

3. Special Programs

COUNSELING STAFF

A-FI MR. DODD Champion Den

FL-L MS. DENNISON MOJO Den

M-RI MS. JONES Gold Den

RO-ZMS. RENTERIA Victory Den

9TH MS. CARRASCO

CATE MRS. BYRNE

COLLEGE MRS. BRADFORD

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High School Graduation Program Differences

• Recommended Program – Meets prerequisites for community college or university.

(26 credits)• Distinguished Achievement Program – Meets

prerequisites for community college or university, but also requires college level coursework. (26 credits)

• Minimum Program – For special circumstances only and requires approval from the student’s counselor, principal, and parent.

(22 credits)

RECOMMENDED / DISTINGUSHED PLAN

4 ENGLISH4 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 MATHEMATICS4 SCIENCE0.5 COMM. APP. (Speech)1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION2 /3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE1 FINE ART5.5 /4.5 ELECTIVES26 TOTAL CREDITS

COURSE SEQUENCE FOR RECOMMENDED AND DISTINGUISHED PLANS

COURSERECOMMENDED

SEQUENCEDISINGUISHED ACH.

SEQUENCE

English English I, II, III, and IV

MathAlgebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,

and Pre-Calculus Or

Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, and Algebra II

Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra II, and

Pre-Calculus or another approved course

ScienceBiology , Chemistry, Physics,

plus another approved course Or

IPC, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and another approved course

which cannot include IPC

Social Studies World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Economics

Approved 4th Year Math & Science Courses

Math• Algebra 2• Pre-Calculus• AP/IB Courses• Dual Credit Courses• Engineering Math

Science• Physics• Anatomy & Physiology• Astronomy• Aquatic Science• Environmental Systems• AP/IB Courses• Principles of

Technology

FOREIGN LANGUAGES(2 or 3 credits in same language)

1. Spanish2. French3. Latin4. German5. Russian6. Japanese (GT)

Distinguished ProgramAdvanced Measures

(The Four Indicators)

• PSAT NMSQT Score (Jr. year)

• AP Exams Score of 3, 4 or 5 (at the end of AP courses)

• Dual Credit grade of B or better

• Certain Career and Technical Education credits

MINIMUM DEGREE PLAN22 CREDITS

• ENGLISH 4 CREDITS• SOCIAL STUDIES 4 CREDITS• MATHEMATICS 3 CREDITS• SCIENCE 2 CREDITS• COMMUNICATION

APPLICATION 0.5 CREDIT• PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 CREDIT• FINE ART 1 CREDIT• ELECTIVES 6.5 CREDITS

This Graduation Plan is only used in extreme cases, and requires a parent/counselor conference. Requirements:

• Students must be 16 years old, or• Have completed 2 credits for graduation in each core

content, or• Have failed to be promoted to 10th grade one or more

times

ELECTIVES CHOIRROTC

JOURNALISM

BAND/ORCHESTRA

COMPUTER SCIENCE

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

FINE ARTS

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FLORAL DESIGN&PRIN OF AG

Programs of StudyA sequence of elective courses that prepare students for college and careers in high wage, high skill, and

high demand fields.

33 Programs of Study

• Most lead to industry

recognized certifications

• May offer college credit through

Advanced Placement, Dual

Credit, or Tech Prep.

• Involves courses from many different areas including

Career & Technical Education, Technology Applications, and other

electives

WWW.ECTORCOUNTYISD.ORG(UNDER THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPT.)

Check out the High School Course Description Guide found

online at:

Exit-Level TAKS Scores

GPA andClass Rank

CREDITS

Course Category for Graduation Requirements

Credit removed due to lack of Attendance

College GPA

Designation for weighted courses

WEIGHTED COURSES

• What courses are weighted?– Any course designated

Pre-AP, AP, G/T– Selected Dual Credit

courses– Numerous Career and

Technical Education courses

• They have a tremendous effect on your grade point average (GPA)

• The TOP 8 PERCENT of

the graduating class receives automatic admission into Texas public colleges and universities!

Advanced PlacementGOAL

To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the

chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the admissions process.

ECISD offers AP courses and exams at OHS and PHS in 22

subjects.

ECISD currently pays for all AP exams.

Exams are administered each year in May.

Exam contains both multiple choice and free response

questions that require essay writing, problem

solving, and other skills.

Every examination receives an overall grade on a five-point

scale.

SCALE

5- Extremely Well Qualified 4 – Well Qualified 3 – Qualified 2 – Possibly Qualified 1 –No Recommendation

COURSE AVERAGING

Algebra 1 – first semester 68Algebra 1 – second semester 72Semesters Averaged – 70

(Awards credit for both semesters if taken within the same school year)

UIL ELIGIBILITY

• You must maintain a grade of 70 to earn credit in any class.

• For certain Pre-AP, AP, IB, GT, and Dual Credit courses in 9th grade & up, a 65 is used for eligibility purposes. A 65 is a failing grade.

• English• History• Mathematics• Computer Technology• Science• Communication Applications (Speech)• Physical Education• Foreign Language• A wide Variety of Elective Courses

Dual Credit and Early Admissions Enrollment

See your college counselor about these options!

SPRING REGISTRATION: NOV 30 & DEC 1COLLEGE CORNER

EARLY GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

If You Graduate Within…

BenefitWith # of CollegeHours…

Benefit Total

36 months $2,000 15 hours $1,000 $3,000

41 months $500 30 hours $1,000 $1,500

46 months $0 30 hours $1,000 $1,000

To Qualify, Students Must: • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average, • Complete the Recommended or Distinguished

Achievement Program• Volunteer at least 50 hours of community

service by senior yearCONTACT: MRS. BRADFORD AT COLLEGE CORNER FOR QUESTIONS

Community Service Requirements: • 9th grade - 5 hours • 10th grade - 10 hours• 11th grade - 15 hours• 12th grade - 20 hours

Texas Scholars Program

www.ectorcountyisd.org/District/VIPS/TexasScholars.html

Any Questions?