COLLEGE PARK COURSE REGISTRATION

Rising Seniors

Class of 2021

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Think about:

- Your areas of interest

- Future plans after high school

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT

• English – 1, 2, 3, and 4

• Math – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and one additional math

• Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one additional science

• Social Studies – W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government

(1/2) and Economics (1/2)

• Foreign Language – two credits

• Health – half credit

• Fine Arts – one credit

• PE – one credit

• Electives – 5.5 credits

An endorsement is an area of interest

There are five endorsement areas

WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT?

ARTS & HUMANITIES

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICE

STEM

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

ENDORSEMENT FAQ

Do I need to have a certain endorsement or number of endorsements to go to college? No. Colleges want students to meet the graduation requirements and the requirements

state the student only needs one endorsement.

What if I take classes in one endorsement area, but decide to take classes in another endorsement area? Students who take classes from multiple endorsement areas will receive the

Multidisciplinary endorsement.

What is the purpose of having an endorsement? Obtaining an endorsement is part of the HB5 graduation requirements.

General Information

• Endorsement should have been previously declared

• Multiple Endorsements

• Changing Endorsements

DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

To receive a Distinguished Level of Achievement, a student must:

- Complete 4 credits in math, including Algebra 2- Complete 4 credits in science, and- Complete at least one endorsement area

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A student can earn a performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance:

- by successfully completing at least 12 hours of Dual Credit with a grade of a 3.0 or higher- in Bilingualism or Biliteracy- by earning a score of 3 or better on an AP exam- on the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT- for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Online Course Registration

• All course selection is completed through the 4-year plan in SAC

• Courses in Year 4 will be the courses you are registered for

• Your four year plan has been reopened for revising until February 9th. You and your parents will be able to edit

• Registration will close on February 9th

How to get to your 4 year plan

HOW TO GET TO YOUR 4 YEAR PLAN?

COURSE CHANGES FOR NEXT YEAR

No Honors English IV course will be offered.

Computer Science PAP is the prerequisite for AP Computer Science

What level of classes should I choose?Things to consider…

• What are your choices? (Level,Honors, DC, or AP)

• What is your teacher’s advisement?

• What are your past grades?

• How much time will be required?

• How much time are you willing to devote?

• How much time will you be spending on other things? (school activities, church, community, jobs)

• Why are you choosing this level?

• How many other advanced level courses are you taking?

More things to consider…

• Loading up on advanced courses in the senior year has little impact on GPA and rank.

• The college application and scholarship application process is very time consuming.

• Taking advanced classes and not doing well can negatively impact your GPA more than taking a lower level and doing well.

- Honors is more rigorous than a level course.

- Dual Credit is when a student earns both high school credit and college credit at the same time.

- AP is considered college level work. The student takes an AP exam in May and may earn college credit if they score high enough. The college the student attends issues the credit.

HONORS, DUAL CREDIT, AND AP, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Dual Credit vs. Advanced Placement

Dual credit: Students must meet testing requirements before enrolling in class Assuming course is passed, credit is automatic at Texas public universities.Grade earned is a part of your college transcript.

Advanced Placement: More widely acceptedPossibility of earning multiple course credits if you pass the AP exam with a score of a 3, 4, or 5.

ADVANCED COURSEAGREEMENT FORM

Any student who plans to take any advanced course will need

an Advanced Course Agreement form.

When registration closes, the Advanced Course Agreement (ACA) will be emailed to your

parents through their PAC account. Advanced courses

will be dropped if the parent does not sign the ACA by the

deadline.

TEACHER ADVISEMENT

Teachers will be advising students for the appropriate next class and level.

Teachers will use what they know about you (the student), your abilities in class, and what they know about the curriculum requirements of the next course.

Teachers are currently working on these advisements and will be finalized by January 23rd. If you don’t see a teacher advisement prior to the 23rd make sure you go back to look at that advisement.

These suggestions are to help you make an informed decision.

WHAT IF I CHOOSE A DIFFERENT LEVEL THAN I AM ADVISED?

The course the student selects will be in the course request.

If a course selected is a level higher than what was advised, the student will be required to watch an Advanced Course video through Canvas.

Parents will also be required to sign an Advanced Course Agreement through the PAC account sometime in March.

If these things are not completed, students will be removed from the advanced course.

ALTERNATES Must list 3 alternates.

List them in order of priority

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT LIST ALTERNATES?

If no alternates are listed, the counselor will fix the schedule with classes that are available.

If the student does not like the course the counselor selected, there will be no schedule change.

Include ½ credit and full credit alternates in the 4-year plan

WHAT IF I WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE?

• Click on “x”.

DUAL CREDIT – WHAT IS IT?

College Courses

Exceptional Admissions Students are high school students who have demonstrated college readiness and may take courses from Lone Star-Montgomery.

Dual Credit•Earns high school and college credit•Only certain courses will count•Count in GPA

College Credit•Earns college credit only•Any course approved by Lone Star•Does not count in GPA

Dual Credit – 2 Types#1-Embedded

College course taught on our campus 2020-21

Dual Credit – 2 Types

#2 at Lone StarCourses taken at Lone Star-Montgomery

- Limited courses in several areas-check Program of Studies

- Taught at Lone Star-Montgomery by Lone Star staff

- Earns 4 grade points- Students can have release time

College Courses

All students taking a dual credit course mustdemonstrate college readiness (TSI compliance) or

take the TSI test and demonstrate readiness. (See information on handout)

It is possible to be exempted from the TSI test based on your scores on the PSAT, SAT or ACT tests. If you think you might qualify, check with your counselor.

If student does not take the TSI or does not pass, the student will be removed from dual credit.

**Pre-Calculus Dual Credit has additional requirements

HOW DOES THE LEVEL OF A CLASS IMPACT GPA?

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

Pre AP Eng 1 73 2 72 2 Pre AP Eng 2 85 4 84 4 AP Eng 3 76 4 79 4

Alg 1 82 3 84 3 Level Elective 97 4 100 4 Alg 2 Pre AP 71 2 70 2

Pre AP Bio 73 2 78 3 Geometry 80 3 82 3 Honors Physics 84 4 77 3 3.09

Pre AP W Geo 73 2 83 4 Pre AP Chem 75 3 71 2 AP US History 85 5 74 3 460/676 68%

Athletics 100 4 100 4 AP World History 71 3 78 4 Athletics 100 4 100 4

FL 1 73 1 80 3 Athletics 100 4 100 4 Pre AP FL3 77 3 73 2

Fine Art 86 3 81 3 FL 2 79 2 73 1 Pre AP Elective 75 3 77 3

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

English 1 90 4 90 4 Pre AP Eng 2 85 4 84 4 Honors Eng 3 90 5 90 5

Alg 1 82 3 84 3 Level Elective 97 4 100 4 Alg 2 80 3 80 3

Biology 90 4 90 4 Geometry 80 3 82 3 Physics 94 4 87 3 3.78

Geography 90 4 90 4 Chemistry 85 3 81 3 AP US History 85 5 80 5 276/676 40%

Athletics 100 4 100 4 Honors World History81 4 88 4 Athletics 100 4 100 4

FL 1 83 3 80 3 Athletics 100 4 100 4 Pre AP FL3 80 4 80 4

Fine Art 100 4 100 4 FL 2 85 3 85 3 Pre AP Elective 80 4 80 4

Student 1

Student 2

CAN I GET IN TO COLLEGE?

Choosing Electives

Choosing Electives

• What electives interest you the most?

• What is your area of endorsement?

• Does the class have a prerequisite?

• What is the demand on your time?

• Will you need an audition?

GPA EXEMPTION POLICY

Available to juniors and seniors only.

Two courses total, one in junior and one in senior OR two in senior year.

Can exempt 3rd and/or 4th year of qualified courses

Must have made at least a B in previous two courses.

Must declare prior to class beginning.

Once declare exemption cannot be changed.

Benefit only to those with higher than 4.0 GPA.

An email will be sent in August explaining the procedure to request an exemption.

SCIENCE COURSES

Forensic Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Both courses perform dissections and view graphic material. Students will be required to participate in classroom activities.

ZZ COURSES

Some courses are scheduled using a placeholder:

▪Band

▪Choir

▪Orchestra

▪Trainer

When adding a placeholder number (ZZ), add it only to the fall semester even though it is a year long class.

PLACEMENT EXAMS

Computer Science Placement Exam Knowledge of computer science

Students who sign up for Computer Science PAP will be emailed information

Music Theory If you have a music background, you can taken the Music Theory placement exam.

Contact Mr. Coraza.

EMT PROGRAM

Taught off campus

Students are able to receive a certification at the end of the year

Age restrictions – must be 18 before January 1st

Limited spaces available

PHOTOJOURNALISM

There is a time commitment outside of the regular school day.

Students must provide their own camera

Camera must be 35mm DSLRs with detachable lenses.

FINE ARTS CREDIT

Art Appreciation – Develop basic skills and techniques, as well as understanding and appreciation of historical and contemporary art and artists.

New Course

Will have studio portfolio activities

Art 1- This course is designed for students who plan to advance to higher level Art courses in a coherent sequence.

More rigorous Art course, preparing students to take Art II and beyond

EARLY RELEASE OR LATE ARRIVAL

Students may receive up to two (2) periods combined of either Early Release or Late Arrival.

Students may not have two periods of Late Arrival.

Students who are required to practice after school may not have Early Release.

Students must: Be on track to graduate

LEAVE CAMPUS

REVIEW JUNIOR CONFERENCE SUMMARY SHEET

Make sure you register for classes that you and your counselor discussed at your junior conference

as needed for graduation.

WHAT AP OR DUAL CREDITS WILL COLLEGES ACCEPT?

Do your research now to find out if the colleges you plan to attend will accept the AP or Dual Credit

courses you are planning to take.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Know any additional admission requirements that your college of interest may have.

WHY CAN’T I CHOOSE A COURSE?

Prerequisites

Inappropriate grade

Elsewhere in plan

After registration closes on February 9th, you will need to email the counselor to change any courses.

COURSE SELECTION CHECKLIST

Select a total of 7 periods

Communicate with your parents.

(Both you and your parents can change your course selections. )

Consult with current teachers regarding advisement for next year.

Electronically sign the Advanced Course Agreement form. (if needed)

Review course requirements and descriptions in the Program of Studies

List 3 alternates in case space availability is limited or a class does not make. (List both ½ credit and full credit alternates.)

CONROE ISD PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Explanation of grade points and rank

Typical course sequence

Course descriptions of all courses.

Semester or full year class.

Credit attempted

Prerequisites

Fees

Available on lineCollege Park Counselors’ Webpage

ELECTIVE INFORMATION

Departments will host a departmental fair on

Thursday, February 6th, 5:30-7:00,

at Everything Under the Sun.

Information regarding all classes will be available.

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY

Course selection determines the master schedule.

Students will not be allowed to change level of a class except as noted on the Advanced Course Agreement.

ADVANCED COURSE AGREEMENT

A struggling student and his/her parent/legal guardian should schedule a conference with the

teacher and counselor in order to create strategies to be implemented over a period of time.

SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY

A schedule change will only be considered based on the following criteria: (no elective changes)

▪The student is a senior not scheduled in a course needed for graduation.

▪The student has already earned credit for a course currently scheduled.

▪The student does not meet the prerequisite requirements for a course.

▪The student was dismissed from a program where approval must be granted.

COURSE VERIFICATIONS

You and your parents will have an opportunity to verify your course selections.

Course verification will appear as a tab on the PAC and SAC accounts.

RECAP OF IMPORTANT DATES

Parent Information Night in Spanish – Monday, January 27th

Parent Information Night – Thursday, January 30th @ CP

Everything Under the Sun at the Park-

Thursday, February 6th

Course registration closes-

Sunday, February 9th

All course request changes must be made by

Friday, April 24th

SCHOOL DAY SAT

March 25th – School Day SAT

Benefits: Take the test in a familiar environmentDo not have to test on a Saturday

Note: Scores will not be received on time to use for Dual Credit Eligibility

JUNIOR JUMP START

March 25 @ CP

Starts at 6:30-8:00

Breakout sessions with college representatives talking about a variety of topics related to college admissions, military, workforce, etc.

REMEMBER. . . .

Your four year plan is your course registration for next year.

The courses in your plan for Year 4 will be entered in the system as your course selection.

WHERE CAN I FIND OTHER COURSE INFORMATION?

@CPcounselors

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