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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
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Counselor Sessions
Course Selection Process
Begin
with the end
in mind.
Questions?
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