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WelcomeHigh School Orientation
Marcos Esquivel, Academic Counselor (A-K) 9-12th
Tracy Reinen, Academic Counselor (L-Z) 9th-12th
Craig Schraub, Special Education Counselor
Dede Braun, Dual Credit Counselor
Priscilla Schier, Counselor Secretary
High School Counseling Staff
Curriculum Area Recommended Program
Distinguished Achievement Program
English 4 credits 4 creditsMath 4 credits 4 creditsScience 4 credits 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 credits 4 creditsForeign Languages 2 credits (same
language)3 credits (same language)
Physical Education 1 credit 1 credit
Speech .5 credit .5 creditFine Arts 1 credit 1 creditElectives 5.5 credits 4.5 creditsAdvanced Measures None 4 advanced
Measures**Total Credits 26 26State Exams TAKS/EOC TAKS/EOC
Graduation Requirements
DistinguishedRecommended
Graduation Plans
26 Total CreditsRECOMMENDED PLAN
4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 4 Science 1 Fine Arts
2 Foreign Language 1 P.E. .5 Speech 5.5 Electives
4 English 4 Social
Studies 4 Math 4 Science 1 Fine Arts
3 Foreign Language
1 P.E. (required) .5 Speech 4.5 Electives
26 Total CreditsDISTINGUISHED PLAN
Distinguished Graduate Plan
Complete Recommended Plan One additional credit in Foreign
Language Achieve any combination of four of the
following:*Score 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination*A grade of 80 or higher on each semester college course*Original research project
AP courses provide college-level curriculum Require 1-2 hours of homework per night Every student is encouraged to take the AP course
exam at the end of the school year Every student at every school takes the same 3-hour
AP exam at the same specified time in May Scores range from 1-5 Students making a score of 3, 4, or 5 may be eligible
for college credit based on their high school AP exam score.
Scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on one AP exam = 1 advanced measure for the Distinguished graduation plan
What’s different about AP courses?
Dual Credit Courses
LVISD has academic and technical dual credit partnerships agreements with St. Phillips College
Students earn high school and college credit at the same time
A qualifying score on the TSI exam must be met before enrolling in a dual credit course or
Qualify for exemption based on STARR scores
English Language Arts Courses
● English I (Pre-AP)
● English II (Pre-AP)
● English III (AP)
● English IV (AP, Dual Credit)
* A summer reading assignment may be recommended
Mathematics Courses
● Algebra I
● Geometry/Math Models
● Algebra II
● For the Distinguished Plan Pre-Calculus is required. Other advanced courses are DC Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.
Science Courses● Biology (Pre-AP, AP)
● Chemistry (Pre-AP)
● Physics (Pre-AP)
● After successful completion of a biology, chemistry and physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from: Environmental Systems, Forensic Science, and Anatomy & Physiology
Social Studies Courses
* A summer reading assignment may be recommended
● World Geography (Pre-AP)
● World History (AP)
● US History (DC)
● US Government (DC)/Economics
Every student needs 1 credit
P.E. Classes (i.e. Fitness for Life, Team Sports, Individual Sports)
Athletics Marching Band Dance Cheerleading
Physical Education
2 credits of the same foreign language (Re
Spanish I (PAP) American Sign Language I
Spanish II (PAP) American Sign Language II
Spanish III
Foreign Language
●Professional Communication
Speech
Every student needs .5 credit
●Band●Choir●Principles
& Elements of Floral Design
●Art●Theatre●Technical Theatre●Dance
Fine ArtsEvery student needs 1 credit
●Every student needs at least 5.5 credits Recommended or 4.5 credits Distinguished
●Refer to course descriptions
Electives
CTE ClustersLA VERNIA HIGH SCHOOL
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources• Principles of Ag, Food, & Natural
Resources• Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech/Livestock
Prod• Ag Powers Systems• Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology • Horticulture• Principals & Elements of Floral Design
Marketing, Business & Finance• Money Matters• Entrepreneurship• Principals Information
Technology
Media Technology & Communications• Digital & Interactive Media• Graphic Design & Illustration• Adv. Graphics Design & Illustration• AV Production
Human Resource Services• Principals of Human Services• Child Development• Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness• Child Guidance
Law, & Public Safety• Law Enforcement• Forensic Science
Hospitality and Tourism• Culinary Arts• Practicum in Culinary
ArtsCareer Development• Career Preparation
Information Technology• Computer
Maintenance• Computer
Programming
General Overview
HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for:
Endorsements; Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or Performance Acknowledgements.
This becomes effective with 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 will have the option of transitioning to this graduation program.
Graduation Overview
22-credit Foundation Program -17 specified credits + 5 electives
26-credit Endorsements -19 specified credits + 7 electives
26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement -19 specified credits, including Algebra II + 7 electives
For ANY student: Performance Acknowledgements
Minimum Recommended Distinguished Foundation Distinguished
credit credit credit credit credit
English 4 4 4 1 Adv 4 4 1 Adv
Math 3 4 4 1 Adv 3 4 1 Adv Alg 2
Science 2 4 4Biology,
IPC/Chem/Physics, 1 Adv
3 4 1 Adv
Social Studies 3 4 4 US History, Govt/Eco, W Hist/Geog 3 3 US History, Govt/Eco, W
Hist/Geog
Economics
Foreign Language 0 2 3 2 2
Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5
Fine Arts 1 1 1 1 1
Physical Education 1 1 1 1 1
Electives 6.5 5.5 4.5 5 7
Academic Elective 1
total credits 22 26 26 22 26
Comparison of Graduation Plans
HB 54 x 4
XX.5 * .5 * * Local
Requirement
4.5 6.5
Education Service Center, Region 13
2/28/2014Feb-14
Foundation Program (22 credits)
Algebra 2
A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E)
Adv ScienceAdv Science 2 Elective Credits
Adv Math
NoE
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sem
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Distinguished Graduate (26 credits)
Eligible for Top 10% College Admission
Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits)
Algebra 2 as Adv Math
Graduate
4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv)
3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv)3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H)
2 LOTE 1 FA
1 PE5 Electives
Per formance Ack now ledgements: ( on diploma & transcr ipt)
> For outstanding performance:* in a dual credit course* in bilingualism and biliteracy* on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam* on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT
> For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.
2 Elective CreditsA Business &Industry
Endorsement Option (A-D)
An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F)
A Public Service EndorsementOption (A-B)
A MultidisciplinaryEndorsement Option (A-C)
Adv Math Adv Math Adv MathAdv Science Adv Science Adv Science
2 Elective Credits 2 Elective Credits2 Elective Credits
Programs of Study by Endorsements
Arts and Humanities
Visual ArtsPerforming Arts – InstrumentalPerforming Arts – TheatrePerforming Arts – Dance
Programs of Study by Endorsements
Business and IndustryAudio/Video Technology and FilmGraphic DesignCommunicationsBusiness Financial Management and
AccountingAgriculture FocusCulinary Arts Information Technology/Programming
Programs of Study by Endorsements
Public Service
Law Enforcement ServicesHuman Services
Program of Study by Endorsement
STEMScience FocusMath FocusComputer Science FocusMath/Science/Computer Science
Combination
Programs of Study by Endorsement
MultidisciplinaryOption A – 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the
workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence (4 advanced courses)
Option B – 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics (4X4)
Option C – 4 credits in AP, DC selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts
4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Adv Eng
4 Science – Bio, IPC, or Adv Sci, 2 more Adv Sci
4 Math – Alg 1, Geometry, 2 Adv Math*
3 SS – W History, or W Geography, US History, Government/Economics
Health/Professional Communication
2 LOTE
1 PE
1 Fine Arts
6 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
Effective 2014-2015 College prep course for ELA and math must offered.
Course developed in partnership with Alamo Community College
For 12th grade students who:◦ do not meet college readiness standards or
whose performance indicates they are not ready to perform entry-level college coursework.
◦ did not pass math and/or ELA End-of-Course tests
College Preparatory Course
Attendance Students must attend class 90% of the time
in order to receive credit for the course. Absences cannot exceed 9 (per class) in a
semester. Medical appointments are excused. If a student earns a 70 or better in a class,
but is denied credit due to attendance he or she will be required to make up hours to receive the credit.
The student will meet with an Administrator to be assigned a credit recovery plan.
In order to move from grade level to grade level, students must: earn a total number of credits each year have some of those credits in specific courses
To advance to the 10th grade = 6 total credits including: English,
Science, Social Studies, and Math11th grade = 12 total credits including 2 in English, 2
in math, 2 science & 2 social studies12th grade = 19 total credits & enrolled in all courses
needed for graduation.
Promotion Policy & Its Implications
Understand the college admission process and all the things you will need to send to colleges in order to apply.
Understand the difference between early admission and regular admission.
Have taken the SAT and/or ACT at least once and reported my scores to my top school choices.
Understand the admission requirements for my top school choices.
Research scholarships, grants, and other types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Inform any teachers, counselor, community service personnel, etc. of your wishes for them to write you a letter of recommendation.
Start planning out your college application essay. Make plans to visit colleges you are interested in if you have not
done so already.
11th Grade Checklist
Determine the types of colleges you want to apply to. Choose at least 5 colleges. (always have at least one “safety”
school on your list. “Safety” school is a school you know you will meet the requirements for admission to)
Take SAT and ACT exams during the fall semester. Research and apply for scholarships. Earn strong grades. Take advantage of opportunities for leadership and
responsibility to help round out your college applications. Complete college applications. Obtain letters of recommendation. Write your essay(s). Complete college applications, scholarship applications, and
FAFSA. Send transcripts
12th Grade Checklist
www.collegeboard.orgwww.act.orgwww.applytexas.orgwww.fastweb.com
USEFUL WEB SITES
Thank You!