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Melissa High School

Parent Information Meeting

MISD Vision Statement

Melissa ISD will empower ALL students to reach their utmost potential to achieve excellence and life-long success.

Parent Information Night Agenda

Get information about navigating secondary school and beyond.

Get information about course selection for the 2016-2017 school year.

Ask questions and get answers!

Melissa High School

26 Credits to Graduate from High School

0-5.5 Credits to be classified as a Freshman

6-11.5 Credits to be classified as a Sophomore

12-17.5 Credits to be classified as a Junior

18+ Credits to be classified as a Senior

Melissa High School Program

8 Periods Per Day for Classes

Times Four Years

Equals a total of 32 Credits (without credits taken for HS credit in MS)

26 Credits Required to Graduate, Including Endorsement Track

Grade ClassificationMISD Policy

Ranked

–At the end of each semester

June

January

–Seniors Only: 3rd Nine Weeks*

Grade Level Classification

–Once a year -- only when school begins.

Foundation Plan – 22 credits

4 Years of English 3 Years of Social Studies 3 Years of Math 3 Years of Science .5 Professional Communications/.5 Money Matters 1 year of Business Information Management 1 Year Fine Arts 1 Year PE 2 Years Foreign Language Electives *This does not include Endorsement requirements

Points and Credits TableNumerical Grade Honors Academic Numerical Grade Honors Academic

100 5 4 80 3 2

99 4.9 3.9 79 2.9 1.9

98 4.8 3.8 78 2.8 1.8

97 4.7 3.7 77 2.7 1.7

96 4.6 3.6 76 2.6 1.6

95 4.5 3.5 75 2.5 1.5

94 4.4 3.4 74 2.4 1.4

93 4.3 3.3 73 2.3 1.3

92 4.2 3.2 72 2.2 1.2

91 4.1 3.1 71 2.1 1.1

90 4 3 70 2 1

89 3.9 2.9 69 1.9 0.9

88 3.8 2.8 68 1.8 0.8

87 3.7 2.7 67 1.7 0.7

86 3.6 2.6 66 1.6 0.6

85 3.5 2.5 65 1.5 0.5

84 3.4 2.4 64 1.4 0.4

83 3.3 2.3 63 1.3 0.3

82 3.2 2.2 62 1.2 0.2

81 3.1 2.1 61 1.1 0.1

60 1 0

Endorsements

Arts and Humanities

Business and Industry

Multidisciplinary

Public Services

STEM

*See Handouts

Performance Acknowledgement

Dual Credit

Bilingualism/Biliteracy

AP

College Entrance Exam

Business/Industry Certification

*See Handout

Distinguished Level of Achievement

Must complete an Endorsement Plan with Performance Acknowledgements

4 Credits in Math; must include Algebra 2

4 Credits in Science

Dual Credit

Grades received are calculated in the GPA as honors courses. Student has to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards to

enroll : SAT or ACT Scores, STAAR End of Course scores to enter. Students must have a 3.0 GPA Courses Offered at Melissa HS:

– Dual Credit English IV: 6 hours– Dual Credit English III: 6 hours– Dual Credit Government/Economics: 6 hours– Dual Credit World History/Art History 6 hours– Dual Credit US History 6 hours– Dual Credit Psychology/Sociology 6 hours– Dual Credit Environmental Science 6 hours– Dual Credit College Algebra/Trigonometry (Precal) 6 hours– Dual Credit Calculus 8 hours

Princeton CTE Certifications

Auto Tech

HVAC

Cosmetology

Pharmacy Tech

CNA

– (programs for Juniors and Seniors)

College Board’sAdvanced Placement

College Level Course– More Work, More Complex, Faster Pace

Grades earned are weighted for GPA.– Exempt from No Pass/No Play

Open Enrollment/Exit Policy

May earn college credit if:– Take the course

– Earn a Qualifying Score

– Apply to the receiving college/university

College Board’sAdvanced Placement

Courses offered at Melissa HS

– AP Music Theory (Juniors/Seniors)

Yearly College Costs– Living on campus

– 15 college hours in both semesters

Collin College $16,192

Texas A & M University $21,081

Texas Tech $23,326

University of Texas $26,148

University of North Texas $20,984

Baylor University $54, 086

Earn College Credit in High School

Course Selection Process

Discuss options with your child.

Talk about their academic future now.

Counselor Sessions

Course Selection Process

Begin

with the end

in mind.

Questions?

Email the Counselors

kgracy@melissaisd.org

cstover@melissaid.org

Email the Assistant Principals

jclouse@melissaisd.org

tonyafleming@melissaisd.org

Email the Principal

mcarter@melissaisd.org

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