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Sophomore Counseling
Class of 2017
Advantage Academy
AA Counseling Staff
Gaylene GreathouseDistrict Guidance Counselor
817-907-8085
Eureka DeversAAGP Principal
AA Graduation and College Entrance Requirements Social Science (including
Economics) English Math Science Language Other Than English Fine Arts Physical Education Electives (speech,
Hebrews/NT, Health, Drive Thru History included)
Side by Side Comparison Chart
FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLAN
Distinguished Level of AchievementEligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission
Requires Algebra II
Endorsements – 26 credits
Foundation – 22 credits4 English3 Math
3 Science3 Social Studies
2 LOTE, 1 Fine Art, 1 PE, 5 Electives
STEM
Business &
Industry
Public Service
Multi-disciplin
ary
English
Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements
9th 1 year English
10th 1 year English
11th 1 year English
12th 1 year English
Math
Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements
9th Algebra I
10th Geometry
11th Algebra II or Adv Math
12th Adv Math (optional)
Science
Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement
9th Biology
10th Chemistry
11th Adv Science: Physics
12th Adv Science (Optional)
Social Science
Grade Foundation/EndorsementGrad Requirements
9th 1 year World Geography
11th 1 year U.S. History
12th 1 semester Gov’t
12th 1 semester Econ
Language other than English, Speech, And Fine Arts
Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirement
2 years of Spanish
1 year of Fine Art
1 semester of Speech or 1 year of Basic Student Project Management
Physical Education
Grade Graduation Requirements
9th 1 credit of PE (1 year) Foundation of Personal Fitness
Electives
Grade Foundation/Endorsement Grad Requirements
9th-12th Electives earned will count towards the student’s required elective, endorsement or local credits (Speech (BSPM), Hebrews/NT and Health included)
Local Credits
Grade
Advantage Academy Grad Requirements
9th-12th
Health
Hebrews/NT
Additional Requirements Community Service
Hours
Pass STAAR Test English I (9th grade) English II (10th grade) Algebra I (9th grade) Biology (9th grade) US History (11th grade)
Dual Credit Classes
What is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School
credit
Additional Requirements for State College AdmissionRanking Requirement
Selective: Top 10% Less Selective: Top 25%
Examination Requirement ACT (plus ACT Writing Test) SAT Reasoning SAT subject tests (for some colleges)
Are you an athlete who hopes to play sports in college?
What you take in high school and the grades that you earn will determine whether or not you will be eligible to play sports at the college level
NCAA Division 1 and 2 Requirements- 16 core classes
Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
.
WAIT!! What if I fail something along the way??
Take a summer school class! Credit Recovery classes (assigned by
your counselor)
What are smart options for summer?
AA Summer School Volunteer Hours Youth Exchange /
Travel Programs College Campus
Visits
QUESTIONS
Personal Graduation Plan
Personal graduWhat is Dual Credit Benefits of Dual Credit Eligibility Requirements Steps to Enroll College credit and High School credit ation plan.
Course Request Form
Scheduling for Year 15/16
Review your transcript and check the courses you need to take next year. Take into consideration your Endorsement pathway.
Raise hand with any questions regarding your choices.
Be sure to turn in your signed and completed course request form and Personal Graduation Plan.