Welcome to Lone Star!

Class of 2020

High School Schedule

Known as an A-B block schedule8 total classesA days = 4 classesB days = The other 4 classesAlternate days (lunch is 3rd period and is

30 minutes)School starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at

4:10 p.m.Each class is 90 minutes with a 5 minute

passing period in-between

Sample Schedule

A day1. English I2. Biology3. Technology4. Band and/or

Athletics

B day1. W.Geography2. Algebra I3. LOTE I4. Band and/or

Athletics

Block Schedule

Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

A DayPeriods 1-4

B DayPeriods1-4

A DayPeriods 1-4

B DayPeriods 1-4

A Day

Periods 1-4

B DayPeriods 1-4

A Day

Periods 1-4

B DayPeriods 1-4

A Day

Periods 1-4

B DayPeriods 1-4

Athletic Seasons

Fall Winter SpringFootball Basketball BaseballVolleyball Soccer SoftballCross Country Wrestling TrackGolf Golf GolfTennis Tennis TennisSwim/Dive Swim/Dive Swim/Dive

Athletic Seasons

Fall Winter SpringFootball Basketball BaseballVolleyball Soccer SoftballCross Country Wrestling TrackGolf Golf GolfTennis Tennis Tennis

Things to think about

Pre-AP or not (No changes until 6 weeks)Summer reading assignmentsLOTE now or laterTryouts for Drill team, cheer, sportsCTE courses and pathway to CTE center Summer school? OK after 8th grade for HS

◦Communication Applications, Health, BIM, DIM, IPC, Math Models and Medical Terminology

PreAP & AP

85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions

Drop window will be at end of 1st 6 weeks and semester

Eligibility Waiver available

Last Minute Facts

Dance I cannot be taken by athletesCTE & Tech Prep course identification is

ongoingStudents will enter high school on the

multidisciplinary endorsement and can change at course request time.

STAARState of Texas Assessments of Academic ReadinessEnd of Course exams (EOC)

You have to pass the following STAAR EOC exams in order to graduate:◦Algebra 1◦Biology◦U.S. History◦English 1 ◦English 2

4 year plans

4 year plans are just that- A PLAN! This is not set in stone and can be changed anytime you want to change it.

The purpose is to get your student THINKING about the classes he/she must take and the classes he/she wish to take and how to fit them in over 4 years.

DO NOT FREAK OUT! Anything decided in December can change.

New State Graduation Plans

The state has developed new graduation plans for the class of 2018 and beyond: Foundation Plan(replaces current

Minimum Plan and may not meet college entrance requirements)

Foundation + Endorsement Distinguished Level of

Achievement (This is the default plan for all FISD students)

FISD Foundation Plan Requirements

4English Credits 1Technology Credit*

3 Math Credits 1 PE Credit

3 Science Credits 1 Fine Art Credit

4 Social Studies Credits* ½ Speech Credit

2 World Language Credits ½ Health Credit*

5 Elective Credits

Default DLA requires Algebra II and an additional Science course.

*These courses are FISD additions to the State Foundation Plan

FISD Default Graduation Plan

The default for FISD students is the Distinguished Level of Achievement, which is

made up of the following 26 credits:FISD “Foundation Plan” coursework

+An additional math course, including

Algebra II+

An additional science course+

Coursework for at least one “Endorsement”

STEM, Business and Industry, Arts and Humanities, Public Service, Multi-Disciplinary

**Must graduate with a DLA in order to be in top 10% of class

Changing to another graduation plan can be addressed at the end of the sophomore year in a

conference with student, parent, administrator, and counselor.

What is an Endorsement?An Endorsement is a targeted area of

study, similar to selecting a major in college.

Counselors will meet with students annually to review and update their personal plan.

Students are free to change their endorsements and should not feel that they are “tracked” into a specific career, but rather this is a time to explore their career interests.

STeMScience

Technology (Comp Sci)Engineering

Math

Arts & humanities

ArtBandChoirDanceLOTE

OrchestraSocial StudiesTheater Arts

Public servicesEducation

Government & Public Admin.Health Science

Law & Public Safety

Business & industryAdvanced Journalism

AgricultureArchitecture

Art, AV Tech, & CommunicationsBusiness Mgmt. & Admin

FinanceHospitality & Tourism

Information TechnologyMarketing & Sports Mgmt.

Multi-Disciplinary

Core AcademicsMulti-EndorsementWorkforce Ready

College Ready

Arts & Humanities An Arts and Humanities endorsement is only available through a Non-Career and Technical Education pathway.

• Art• Band• Choir• LOTE• Orchestra• Social Studies• Theater Arts

• You do have to have a certain number of courses that fall in these subject areas and the counselors keep up with these.

Business & Industry• Advanced Journalism• Agriculture• Architecture• Arts, AV Tech, & Communication• Business Management &

Administration• Finance• Hospitality & Tourism• Information Technology• Marketing & Sports Management

Multidisciplinary StudiesTo satisfy the Non-CTE path in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement, students must select four credits in: Each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics OR

A. Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses from the areas listed below:

◦ English ◦ Math ◦ Science ◦ Social Studies ◦ Economics ◦ Languages Other Than English (LOTE) ◦ Fine Arts

To satisfy the CTE path in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement, students must select four “advanced” CTE courses from one or multiple endorsement areas.

Public ServicesAt this time, FISD does not offer a non-career & technical option in this category.

• Education• Government & Public Administration• Health Science• Law & Public Safety

STEM

• Computer Science• Engineering• Math• Science

Students who choose this endorsement MUST complete:

Algebra 2 Chemistry Physics+ +

Performance Acknowledgements Dual Credit – 12 college hours with a grade of 3.0 or higher

on a 4.0 scale Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy – complete all ELA requirements with

a B equivalency and one of the following: • 3 credits in the same World language with a B equivalency• Pass level 4 or higher World Language with a B

equivalency• 3 credits in World Language with a B equivalency• AP World Language score a 3 or higher

ELL – Meet exit criteria for bilingual or ESL program and score Advanced High Level on TELPAS

AP – Score 3 or above on AP exams College Entrance Exams – PSAT of commended or higher,

SAT/ACT scores (TBD) Workforce Ready – completion of internationally recognized

business or industry certification or obtaining a government required credential to practice a profession

Class of 2020 Grad Plans

We will come around this spring to go over course choices for next year and determine endorsement pathways.

“Frisco ISD Guide To Graduating Under House Bill 5” is now available on the Frisco ISD website under the Guidance and Counseling.

Don’t stress!!!

What is your GPA?

GPA is your Grade Point Average.

It is used to classify rank in class. It is determined after

each semester.

How do you get GPA Points?

Grade Points are given based on whether your classes are:

AP/PAP (6.0 scale) Regular (5.0 scale)

Dual Credit (5.5 scale)

See chart in your Academic Catalog

It is used to determine your rank in your class!

The top 10% of the class have automatic admission to Texas State Schools.

Why is your GPA important?

FISD Resources

QUESTIONS????

Abby Cole A-B & FC Dallas

Brenda Elmore C-H

Crys Wuthrich I-P

Shelby McMurtre Q-Z