26. 2 Types Of Graduation Plans 1. Recommended Plan (previous slide) 2. Distinguished Achievement Plan Same Requirements as Recommended Plan PLUS -1 more year of same Foreign Language -.5 or 1 credit Medical Science Careers -No IPC -No Math Models -4 or more Advanced Measures 14
27. 15 Course Selection for Current 9th Graders English II - Academic , Pre AP or Gifted (GT) Level Math:Geometry (Academic, Pre AP or GT Level) or Algebra II at the desired level Science: Biology, *IPC or Chemistry at the desired level (Rec. Plan only) World History - Academic or AP Level Language other than English – Continued from Grade 9 Elective – Consider Health and Professional Communications if credit has not already been earned. Elective - Consider Physical Education , Athletics or a Fine Art class if credit has not already been earned.
28. Pre AP and AP Courses 16 AP Coordinator Deanne Pratt
29. Once my core classes have been selected, what are my elective options? 17 We’re so glad you asked! Let’s take a look.
30. If you are considering a program that has a three year progression, the time to start is Grade 10.You can pick up Career & Technology Education flow charts at the appropriate tables tonight! 18
31. CTE Areas of Study Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Business Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Career and Technology Courses (CTE) A great way to explore your options for the future! 19
32. CTE Areas of Study Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Technology Applications Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Career and Technology Courses (CTE) An excellent opportunity to learn valuable job skills while in high school. 20
33. Language Arts Electives Academic Decathlon Creative Writing Debate Broadcast Journalism Desktop Publishing Journalism – Newspaper and Yearbook Production Photojournalism Video Technologies Language Arts Do the write thing! 21
34. Social Studies Electives Psychology AP Psychology Sociology AP European History AP Human Geography Social Studies Exploring your past, present and future. Understanding yourself and others. 22
35. Fine Art Electives Introductory Art, 2-D Art, 3-D Art, AP Studio Art Band, Jazz, Orchestra, Percussion, Color Guard, Winter Guard Chorus, Chamber Singers, Chorale, Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble Dance – Drill Team, Studio, Technical and Theatre Production Theatre, Technical Theatre AP Art History AP Music Theory Fine Arts Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. ~Pablo Picasso 23
36. Grade 10 Testing Preliminary SAT(PSAT) - October www.collegeboard.com PLAN - February www.act.org Both are Free! 24
37. Plan Big Most large four-year universities will be looking at 4 core areas when making acceptance decisions: Class Rank Grade Point Average (GPA) Standardized Test Scores on the SAT or ACT Rigor of high school course work 25
38. Think Small Smaller colleges and universities have the ability to look mores holistically at students when considering applicants. Get your child involved in clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities. Eventually, have them volunteer or get a part time job. College Admissions Committees like to see well-rounded students. 26
39. McKinney Education Foundation Representative TammiSaffel tsaffel@mckinneyisd.net Remember we have college planning help right here on campus. 27
Notas del editor
School Facts:
Briefly explain “House” concept.
You’ll receive letters with appointment dates and times soon if you haven’t already gotten one. Come prepared with a “mocK” schedule and questions.
Prior to your registration meeting, you’ll need to find out more about specific courses. Parents and students should review the APG thoroughly.
The 26 credits specifics will be address on the next slide.
You may have other, older children that had different graduation requirements. Our Second Language Offerings: American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish
If a student has 2 credits in foreign language due to 8th and 9th grade credits, consider taking it one more time. Many universities now recommend that applicants have 3 foreign language credits.
D. Pratt will be speaking at this point.
Give an example like the EMT training: 10th - Principles of Health Science, 11th - Health Science, 12th -EMT Certification CourseRemind families that many programs require an application or teacher approval. Follow guidelines closely.
Pre-requisites are critical. Visit the tables and meet the teachers from our exciting CTE classes to learn more. Read more in detail by accessing the APG online at our district site.
See the APG for more information and touch base with teachers at the English table tonight.
APG/Social Studies table
APG/Fine Arts table
Explain the difference between the two different companies. Briefly address differences between the two tests. Touch on how to decided which test is best.
Your GPA and Transcript started in Grade 9. Most college applications are due before you even have a senior transcript. The first three years of your high school career are critical. If you had a rough start this year, next year will be critical to show growth.
