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Junior Meeting
October 22, 2013
Introductions
Mr. Foxworth - Principal
11th Grade AP, Mr. Rodriguez
Academic Dean, Mrs. McReynolds
11th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Workman
Junior Office
Location
Grade level secretary, Mrs. Bravo
Value of scheduling an appointment
Student Accountability
Attendance
Grades + Attendance = CREDIT
Grades (daily, six weeks, semester)
Major Grades
Three days to retake
Student responsibility to schedule time
Success for all StudentsStudents need to make the best grades possible!
Parents and Students are encouraged to have a Parent/Student Portal www.gccisd.net
1st and 2nd semester averaging
Communicate with the teacher FIRST!!
Tutorials—bus runs at 3:30 on Tues. and Thurs.
Credit Recovery
What is a Credit?
1 credit = 1 full year in a class
One half credit = 1 semester in a class
To earn credit:
Grade average must be 70% or better
Must attend 90% of days in the semester
Graduation Plans Distinguished High School Graduation Plan
Recommended High School Graduation Plan
www.gccisd.net
Graduation Requirements
Recommended High School Plan
Academic Requirements (26 Credits)
Successful completion of
English I, English II, English III, and English IV - 4 credits
Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 4th Math - 4 credits
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 4th Science – 4 credits
W.Geog, W. History, US History, Government (1 sem), and Economics (1 sem) – 4 credits
2 years of the same foreign language – 2 credits
Fine Arts (1 credit), Technology Application (1 credit), PE (1 credit), Communication Applications (0.5 credit), and Health (0.5credit) – 4 credits
4 credits of Electives
Graduation Requirements
Distinguished High School Plan
Academic Requirements (26 Credits)Successful completion of English I, English II, English III, and English IV - 4 credits Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 4th Math - 4 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 4th Science – 4 credits W.Geog, W. History, US History, Government (1 sem), and
Economics (1 sem) – 4 credits 3 years of the same foreign language – 3 credits Fine Arts (1 credit), Technology Application (1 credit), PE
(1 credit), Communication Applications (0.5 credit), and Health (0.5 credit) – 4 credits
3 credits of Electives Must have 4 advanced measures (Original
Research/Projects, AP courses, and/or dual credit college courses, PSAT recognition)
Advanced Measures
AP versus Dual CreditAP Dual Credit
Approval and Regulation
College Board Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Credit Earned
College Credit is awarded most colleges and universities when the student passes the AP exam with a 3 or higher
Credit is awarded by most colleges and universities when the student passes the course with a “C” or better
Who teaches the course?
An AP trained and certified high school teacher
College Instructors and/or a high school teacher serving as an adjunct professor
Where is it taught?
On the high school campus On the high school campus or the college campus
Eligibility Campus-Based Decision and Qualifications
Students must be a junior or senior and receive college placement scores on THEA, ASSET or COMPASS or be exempt based on the SAT/ACT
Uniformity Standardized, consistent curriculum Varies by Instructor
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/dual-credit-athcc#1.WhatisDualCredithttp://www.lonestar.edu
Graduation and STAAR
Require a Level II Satisfactory
Algebra I – 9th grade
Biology – 9th grade
English I: Reading and Writing – 9th grade
English II: Reading and Writing – 10th grade
US History – 11th grade
GPA and Class RankGOOD GRADES
Rigorous Courses PAP/AP
Requesting a Transcript.
On GCCISD website
Computers in Ranger Center
Allow 3-5 days to process
Registrar: Heather Roecker, located in Ranger Center
ACT or SAT
ACT
The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.
The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.
SAT
The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities in Critical reading, Math, & Writing
The SAT has only 3 components: Critical Reasoning, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test.
The SAT has a correction for guessing. They take off ¼ of a point for wrong answers.
ACT or SAT Prep
ACT – 4 day seminar
Dates: Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21(Students must attend all four ACT sessions.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Baytown Junior School Room 133
Cost: FREE
October 22nd deadline to register at www. gccisd.net
SAT – 4 day seminar
Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19(Students must attend all four SAT sessions.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Baytown Junior School Room 133
Cost: FREE
Junior Checklist Narrow down a list of colleges/universities – Check Admissions requirements
Focus on GPA and Rigorous coursework
Understand how your family plans to pay for college (FAFSA – Apply Early!)
Many college applications open August 1st – Apply Early
REMIND 101
This is just one more way to reach parents and students
Sends message to everyone who has signed up.
Examples of types of reminders you will receive from me:
Scholarship opportunities
Important meetings for students/parents
Deadline reminders
Reminders about registration of ACT/SAT prep classes
Sign up for Mrs. Workman’s Class of 2015 Remind 101
messages.
Text @8dfa To (409)229-4408
Or
Email [email protected]
To subscribe to email reminders
Preparing for College
College and Career Counselor: Clara Monroe College and Career Corner: Amanda Lavender
Sign up for the most rigorous courses possible.
Discuss with your child their future plans: career interests, two year college, four year college, degree plans, finding the right college for them, researching colleges and reviewing college application requirements
Preparing for College (Cont.)
NAVIANCE Family Connection Site
Students can login to the system:Username: Student ID numberPassword: Birthdate
2 digits for day and month, 4 digits for yearExample: June 6, 1997 = 06061997
Please contact counselor if you have need assistance.
Useful Websites
www.gccisd.net
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.com
https://connection.naviance.com/rssterling
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/make-a-plan
Dates to Remember
College Night – October 30th at Goose Creek Memorial High School, 6:30pm
STAAR Retesting – December 2-9th
End of the 2nd 6 weeks – November 8th
May 5-9th STAAR TESTING – US History
Ross S. Sterling High School
SUCCESS
for ALL
Students!
