WELCOME CLASS OF 2016

Deer Park High SchoolNorth Campus

NORTH CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS

Ernie Salazar – Principal – 832-668-7301

Roy Dale Adams – 832-668-7302

Evette Powell – 832-668-7301

COUNSELORS

Christine Frames – (A-K) – 832-668-7305

Meagan Kiefer – (L-Z) – 832-668-7305

JUNIOR HIGH PRE-REGISTRATION

The counselors will be at the Junior Highcampuses to Pre-Register students on thefollowing dates:

Feb 27 – FJH Feb 28 – DPJHMarch 1 – DWJH March 7 - BJHThe 8th graders will enter their electives into the computer at their junior high after the NC counselors visit their campus on the above dates.

Online Information• The Program of Studies is available on the

DPISD webpage under the Parents and Students links.

• The Program of Studies is also available on the North Campus webpage.

• Pre-Registration form is Available Online• Information concerning STAAR/EOC• North Campus Teacher Websites

New STAAR Assessment

Incoming 9th grade students graduating under the recommended plan will potentially take

12 EOC tests.

ELA - English I, English II, English IIIMath - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra IIScience - Biology, Chemistry, PhysicsSocial Studies - World Geography, World

History,U.S. History

New STAAR Assessment

• Each EOC test will count 15% of a student’s final grade in that course.

• The new tests will be significantly more rigorous.• Students will need to meet a cumulative score in

each of the 4 core subjects for graduation.• Student must meet a minimum score on

individual tests in order to count in the cumulative score.

• DPISD Department of Instruction along with campus staff have developed curriculum changes to prepare students to be successful in STAAR.

STAAR / EOC Vocabulary

Level I - Unsatisfactory Academic Performance – any score less than 1000 (example score only)

Minimum Score - 800 (example score only)

Level II - Satisfactory Academic Performance –1000(example score only)

Level III - Accomplished Academic Performance - TBA

Math ExampleA student needs a cumulative score of 3000 to graduate.

9th Grade Algebra - 1100 (Level 2 -”Passing”)10th Grade Geometry – 850 (minimum score, but will count)11th Grade Algebra 2*** – 1000 (Level 2 - “Passing”)

Cumulative Score = 2950 Student is not eligible for graduation. Student must retake one of the math tests to make a cumulative score of 3000.

***Under the RHSP, students must meet Level 2 on Algebra 2 and English 3 EOC Exams.

SCHEDULES• Schedules reflect 7 classes. If a

student chooses to enroll in a flex class, their schedule will have 8 classes. Flex classes meet 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs).

• Lunch is included in the schedule and is determined by the fourth period class.

• A specific teacher or lunch period may not be requested.

REQUIRED ELECTIVESElective Semester(s) Required

Communication Applications 1

Health 1

Fine Arts 2

Technology 2

Physical Education 2

Foreign Language (all semesters must be in the same language/course)

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HOW TO EARN A CREDIT

• A credit is earned when a student successfully completes a course with a grade of 70 or above.

• A student’s schedule reflects seven classes each semester; therefore, a student has the opportunity to earn 3.5 credits per semester, 7 for the year.

• Additional credits can be earned by taking a flex class.

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION

Students will be classified at the beginning of each school year according to the number of credits earned.

Grade Credits

9 0-4.5

10 5-11.5

11 12-18.5

12 19-26

Graduation

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HONORS/PAP CLASSES OFFEREDAT NORTH CAMPUS

Algebra I (Honors)Geometry (PAP)Algebra II (PAP)Biology (PAP)English I (PAP)Spanish I (PAP)

World Geography (PAP)AP Human Geography

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAKING ADVANCED

CLASSES• Grade of 80 or above in the

preceding honors class, or 90 or above in the preceding general class.

• Recommendation of the teacher.• Application Process for AP Human

Geography and Algebra 1 Honors.

PROGRESS REPORTSNorth Campus will provide academic information

routinely to parents or guardians in three ways:1. Students will receive a report card at the end of

each six weeks. 2. Students will receive a progress report with

student’s averages in all classes after the third week of every six week period for delivery to parents or guardians.

3. Skyward Family Access – online information system.

CAUSES OF FAILUREResearch has shown that academic failure at

the ninth grade level is caused by the following:

• Failure to do homework• Attendance• Failure to ask for assistance when falling

behind• Removal from class for disciplinary or

other reasons (ISS or DAEP).

Mandatory Flex Class

• A student entering the ninth grade who failed more than one core class during his or her eighth grade year shall be required to enroll in flex period class assigned by the principal or designee.

Important Dates

• August 6-7, 2012 – Packet Pick-Up at NC

• August 8-9, 2012 – Early Registration at NC

• August 23, 2012 – Meet Your Teacher Night

• August 27, 2012 – First Day of School• August 28, 2012 – First Day of Flex

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