Hall Center for Education Counselors

2013-2014

Marcie Strahan, A-LRhonda Bullard, M-Z

We are the Champions!

What makes Hall the best kept secret in Aldine ISD?

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2013-2014

Intervention District-wide initiative (middle and high schools) 30 minutes everyday Allows built in support

Testing needs College preparation Tutorials NOT ADVISORY or Study hall Graded classwork with requirements (2 grades a week) Bell to bell instructionChanges may be made once enrollment slows to

more adequately serve students.

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6th period will be used as a credit recovery.

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Schedule Concerns – Week 1

Only students with holes in their schedules need to come to the office during the first week of school Priority will be given to newly enrolled students If students have concerns or questions about credits earned, encourage them to use the counselor request form or you can email us Encourage detail on the counselor request form

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Minimum Attendance for Class Credit

No credit given for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days the class is offered

Students in attendance for at least 75% but less than 90% may be given credit for the class if the student completes a plan approved by the school’s principal that provides for the student to meet the instructional requirements of the class (NG Policy)

Limitation on Removal from Class for Tutoring

Students may not be removed from a regularly

scheduled class for remedial tutoring or test preparation for more than 10% of the school days on which the class is offered without parent consent in writing

Interruption of Classes

Announcements are limited to once a day unless there is an emergency

How this affects Hall Center for Education? PSAT Testing Assemblies Senior Meetings Field Trip Departure / Return

Pay close attention to emails and student lists and make sure you have students report to the

meeting location on time.

EOC / STAAR Requirements

Reduction in number of tests required for graduation from 15 to 5:

English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History

ELA test is now a combined assessment (Reading and Writing)

Foundation High School Program

(22 credits) 4 credits in English 3 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Science 3 credits in Social Studies 2 credits in Foreign Language 5 credits in Electives 1 credit in Fine Arts 1 credit in PE

… COMING SOON

Foundation High School Program

with Endorsements(26 credits) STEM

Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

… COMING SOON

Foundation High School Program

with Endorsements(26 credits)

Complete the requirements for Foundation High School Program An additional advanced mathematics course, or advanced career and technology course An additional advanced science course, or advanced career and technology course 2 additional credits in electives

… COMING SOON

What about the old graduation plans?

Students currently in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade may graduate on the graduation plans that are currently in place (Minimum, Recommended, or Distinguished) or they can choose the new HB5

graduation program.

Current plans will be phased out over time.

Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirements

2013-20142013-2014

Minimum Graduation Plan(22 credits)

4 credits in English 3 credits in Mathematics 2 credits in Science 4 credits in Social Studies 6 credits in Electives 1 credit in Fine Arts 1 credit in PE .5 credit in Communication Applications .5 credit in Health

Entered 9th Grade 2010 or Before

Earn at least 22 credits (Minimum Plan) Pass all parts of Exit Level TAKS

ELA Math Science Social Studies

Entered 9th Grade 2011 and Beyond

Earn at least 22 credits (Minimum Plan) Pass all STAAR/EOC Exams at the end of:

English 1 English II Algebra 1 Biology US History

The 2013 - 2014 schedule reflects EOC courses for the previously tested core subjects until a decision is

made by district leadership to make a change. Credits will be awarded at the completion of the A and B

section.

Entered 9th Grade in 2007 - 2008 and Beyond

(26 credits for Recommended Plan Graduate)

9th Grade Requirements for 10th

classification

Requirements for 11th classification 12th Grade

0 - 5.5 6.0 – 11.5 12.0 - 17.5 18+ English 1 Algebra 1 1 credit from: World Geography,

World History, US History 1 credit from: IPC, Biology

English 1 & 2 Algebra 1 & Geometry 2 credits from: World Geography,

World History, US History Biology l credit from: IPC, Chemistry,

Physics

Must meet 11th grade classification requirements before being classified as a 12th grader

Classification Requirements

Entered 9th Grade in 2011 and Beyond

(26 credits for Recommended Plan Graduate)

9th Grade Requirements for 10th

classification

Requirements for 11th classification 12th Grade

0 - 5.5 6.0 – 11.5 12.0 - 17.5 18+

The classification status of each student is updated each term.

Transcript Overview

When counting total credits earned, make sure

to subtract all local credits.

Local credits are included in the total

credit earned section of the

transcript, but they do not count

towards Hall Center for Education’s

graduation plan.

NGNG’’ss

NG tutorials will be held Monday - Thursday. Students can make up 2 NGs after school. A student acquires 4 NGs (one per class) each day they are absent over the allotted days.

If NGs are not cleared, the student does not receive credit.

Averaged Credit

Some districts average semester grades for credit.

Grade Change Form

Graduation Checklist

Students’ progress is tracked by the

counselors using the graduation checklist.

TAKS Student A

Exit TAKS Scores

NG’s

STAAR/EOC Student

EOC Scores

College Advisor

On campus once a week in the LMC to assist students in college

preparation (financial aid, college applications, scholarships)

Students with Special Needs

Eliminate student discussions regarding personal issues in class Refer concerns to the counselors (email or personal visit) Counselors will follow up with you to as needed