Parent Meeting:

8th Graders Transitioningto High School

Goose Creek CISD Spring 2014

Welcome

OUR GOALS: • Prepare you and your 8th grade student for high school

by: • Providing information on graduation requirements (HB 5)

and what is being proposed by the state. • Sharing information on graduation requirements so that

family discussions on Endorsements can begin. • Sharing other important dates and upcoming activities.

New Graduation Requirements House Bill 5

• New Graduation Requirements: • Post Secondary Readiness Bill in Texas • Career Awareness/Exploration/Planning for PK-12 • Post Secondary Readiness • Parental Engagement Component

Personal Graduation Plans

• This academic year, parents & 8th grade students will create a plan for high school years and beyond.

• Counselors will work with 8th grade students to discuss credits, grades, GPA, junior school promotion & high school graduation requirements.

• Additionally, counselors will talk to students about life beyond high school (college & careers).

Foundation Plan

Endorsements

Distinguished

PerformanceAcknowledgements

Foundation Graduation Plan

22 Credits

English 4

Mathematics 3

Science 3

Social Studies 3

PE or PE substitute 1

Fine Arts 1

Language other than English 2

Electives 5

Endorsements

Arts and Humanities

Business and Industry

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Public Services

Multidisciplinary

Endorsements – 26 creditsArts and

Humanities Foundation

Plan

Additional Credits needed for

Endorsement

Discipline Credits Credits

English 4  Math 3 1Science 3 1Social Studies 3  Foreign Language 2  Fine Arts 1  Physical Education 1  Electives 5 2

Total Credits for Graduation:

22  4

Arts and Humanities Endorsement Example

Pds: 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1English I English II English III English IV*

2Algebra I Geometry Math Models or Algebra

II4th Math of Choice*

3Biology IPC or Chemistry Chemistry or Physics 4th Science of Choice*

4World Geography World History* U. S. History Government/Economics

5 Orchestra I*  Orchestra II* Orchestra III* Orchestra IV*

6Spanish I Spanish II Elective of Choice Elective of Choice

7

Business Information

Management

PE Health/Communication Applications

Elective of Choice

Foundation requirement* Endorsement requirement

Endorsements – 26 credits

STEM  Foundation Plan

Additional Credits needed for

Endorsement

Discipline Credits Credits

English 4  Math 3 1Science 3 1Social Studies 3  Foreign Language 2  Fine Arts 1  Physical Education 1  Electives 5 2

Total Credits for Graduation:

22  4

STEM Endorsement example

Pds: 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1Pre AP English I Pre AP English II AP English III AP English IV

2Algebra I Geometry Math Models or

Algebra IIAlgebra II* or Higher Math

3Biology Chemistry Physics* Anatomy &Physiology* or

other 4th science

4World Geography Elective of Choice U. S. History Government/Economics

5

 Business Information

Management for Health Science

 Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Health Science I*

Health Science II*

6Spanish I Spanish II Elective of Choice

7Athletics/ Cheer/ Stars/ or Band

Athletics/ Cheer/ Stars/ or Band

Athletics/ Cheer/ Stars/ or Band

Athletics/ Cheer/ Stars/ or Band

Foundation requirement* Endorsement requirement

Distinguished

• Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II

• Four credits in science • The remaining foundation plan curriculum requirements

• The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

Performance Acknowledgements

Outstanding Performance • In a dual credit course • In bilingualism and biliteracy • On an AP test or IB exam • On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT • For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license, such as a CNA, A+ cert., Microsoft Office Suite cert….

What is a Credit? • One credit = 1 full year in a class

• One half credit = 1 semester of a class

• To earn credit:• Semester average must be 70% or better• Must attend 90% of days

Advanced Academics

• Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement classes are available in many subject areas.

• General rule:• Should have an “A” in current on-level class • OR an “A” or “B” in current Pre-AP class

Advanced Academics• Benefits

• Prepare for college• Opportunity for more points toward your GPA• Possible college credits through AP exams and Dual Credit

program

Who should take Advanced Classes?

Students who are:• Self-motivated• Hard-working• Good time-manager• Challenge-seeking• Capable of handling more rigorous curriculum at a faster

pace

College and Career Planning • Naviance Program • Career Interest, Values, Skills• College Majors• Link to 4 year plans• Resumes• Saved Profile

2014-2015 EOC Assessments • English I Reading and Writing combination• English II Reading and Writing combination• Algebra I• Biology• U.S. History

Health Science Academy• Integrated curriculum• Job shadowing• Speakers from Industry• Academy specific field trips• Dual credit opportunities• Certification opportunities (Certified Nursing Assistant,

Pharmacy Technician…)• STEM endorsement

What’s Next?

January 21-24, 2014 • 8th Grade Student Transition Meetings at Junior High Campuses

January 28, 2014 • GCCISD Career Fair at Robert E. Lee High School

February 17th, 2014 • 8th grade students will attend High School Orientation at High

School Campuses during the school day.

February 17, 2014 • 8th Grade Parent Elective Night at high schools. Gallery Walk of all

electives will be showcased.

February 25-March 11, 2014 • 8th Grade students will complete course selections and 4 year

graduation plans in Naviance.

As a parent, what do I need to do?

Suggestions: • Talk to your student about their future goals. • Explore all of the possibilities that are available for college and careers.

• Log-In to Naviance, browse and explore Road Trip Nation and Super Match: College Search.

• Contact your student’s College & Career Counselor and CTE Specialist at their high school.

Naviance High School Sites • Campus Naviance Family Connections Sites

• Goose Creek Memorial High School • http://connection.naviance.com/gcmhs

• Robert E. Lee High School • http://connection.naviance.com/relee• Ross S. Sterling High School• http://connection.naviance.com/rssterling• Students can login to the system:• Username: Student ID number• Password: Birth date (must have 2 digits for date, 2 digits for

month, and 4 digits for the year) Example June 6, 1996= 06061996

• If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact either your counselor.