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10th and 11th Grade

Parent Information NightTomball Memorial High School

February 2016

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Graduation Requirements Course Selections SAT and ACT EOC Testing AP vs DC Post Secondary Planning Scholarships

Agenda

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Graduation Requirements

2017

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Class of 2017Graduation

RequirementsEnglish-4 credits

English 1 (Level or PAP) English 2 (Level or PAP) English 3 (AP, DC, or

Level) English 4 (AP, DC, or

Level)

Social Studies-4 credits

World Geography (Level or PAP)

World History (Level or AP) US History (AP, DC, or Level) Government (AP, DC, or

Level) Economics (AP or Level)

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Algebra 1 Geometry (Level or PAP) Algebra 2 (Level or PAP) Pre-calculus (Level or PAP) College Prep Math College Algebra (Dual Credit) Calculus AB (AP or DC) Calculus BC (AP or DC) Statistics (AP or DC) Financial Mathematics

Math Requirement-4 credits

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math

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Science Requirement-4 credits

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Lab Science

Biology (Level or PAP) Integrated Physics and

Chemistry (IPC will not count as science credit for DAP, but as an elective)

Chemistry (Level or PAP)

Physics (Level or 1 AP)

AP Physics B AP Physics C Anatomy & Physiology

(Level or DC) Biology (AP or DC) Chemistry (AP or DC) Aquatic Science Environmental

Systems Forensic Science Advanced Animal

Science

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2 Foreign Language (same language)** 1 Physical Education 0.5 Communication Applications 0.5 Health 1 Fine Art 26 Total Credits

**Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP): 3 years of SAME Foreign Language PLUS 4 Advanced Measures (AP/DC)

Other Graduation Required Courses

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BOTH are for college bound students College credit can be earned with either plan Students may take a combination of DC/AP Courses

**Distinguished Advanced Measures earned by: College credit with a grade of a “B” in DC courses AP Exams with a score of a “3” or higher PSAT score (National Merit Commended Scholar = 1

measure) Original Research Project

Recommended or Distinguished?

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Graduation Requirements

2018

Graduation Requirements Starting with the Class of 2018

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Foundation Graduation

Program4 credits ELA3 credits Mathematics3 credits Science3 credits Social Studies2 credits LOTE1 credit Fine Arts1 credit PE.5 credits Health.5 credits Speech4 credits Electives

TOTAL: 22 credits11

Endorsements

• STEM• Business &

Industry• Arts &

Humanities• Public Services• Multidisciplinary

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Distinguished Level of

Achievement• 4 credits in Math

(Algebra 2)• 4 credits in Science• Curriculum

requirements for Foundation & at least 1 Endorsement area

*Mandatory to be eligible for the top 10% Automatic Admission

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Performance Acknowledgemen

tsA student may earn a performance acknowledgement for:

• A “B” or higher in a Dual Credit course

• A “3” or higher on an AP test • PSAT commended scholar• SAT math+reading=1250• ACT score of 28• Earning a nationally or

internationally recognized business or industry certification or license (educ, welding, health sci)

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Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and–4 Computer Science or–2 additional Math courses or–2 additional Science courses or–4 Engineering (PLTW) or–A coherent sequence of 3

credits from 2 of the above15

Business & IndustryCareer and Technical Education

– A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters.

– Clusters Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources,

Architecture and Construction Business Management and Administration Finance Manufacturing Marketing or

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Business & Industry (continued) English

– Four English elective credits including three levels in one of the following areas:

Debate or Advanced Journalism: Newspaper or Advanced Journalism: Yearbook or

Combination– A coherent sequence of four credits from

the above programs

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Public Services Career and Technical Education

– A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters.

– Clusters Welding or Education and Training/Human Services or Health Science or

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps– Four courses in JROTC 18

Arts and Humanities Social Studies

– Five Social Studies credits or Foreign Languages

– Four Levels of the same language other than English or

– Two levels of the same language other than English and two levels of a different language other than English or

Fine Arts– Four credits from one or two disciplines of

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Multidisciplinary Studies Four advanced courses that prepare a

student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education or

Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or

Four credits in Advanced Placement or dual credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Other Languages, or Fine Arts

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STAAR/EOC Testing Dates

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March 29, 2016 – English I March 31, 2016 – English II

May 3, 2016 - Algebra 1 May 4, 2016 – Biology May 5, 2016 - US History

STAAR/EOC Testing

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Junior – 12 credits Senior – 18 credits

Graduation – 26 credits (meeting all specific state credits requirements)

Credits for Grade Classification

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Course Selections for 2016-2017

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February 2nd – 5:30-6:30 – Electives Fair TMHS

Cafeteria

February 3rd - 2nd period registration

February 8th - distribute verification sheets

Course selection changes due by February 19, 2016

See TMHS website (under General Information tab) for the TISD High School Course Selection Guide

Course Selections-Timeline

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Office Aide

Duty assignments made by Assistant Principal

No State Credit awarded, local credit only

Does not figure into GPA calculation Student must be in good standing

with attendance and discipline

Local Credit Options

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Late Arrival or Senior

Release Students must have enough state

credits to be eligible Students must have passing scores

on all state required STAAR EOCs Students must be off campus during

release time

Senior Release

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Parent review of courses encouraged Changes must be in writing and

turned in to appropriate alpha office by deadline

Students wanting Dual Credit courses should attend DC meeting and get started on the Lone Star College exceptional admit process

Final schedule change requests due in writing by February 19, 2016.

Course Request Changes

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Advanced Placement Dual Credit

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Both can earn college credit

Colleges can award a student credit based on AP exams in May. The student must be enrolled in the college before credit is awarded.

Lone Star College awards college credit on a transcript at the end of the semester the student is enrolled in the college course.

Both give 15 quality points per semester toward high school GPA

The TISD Course Description Book provides course descriptions and requirements.

Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit (DC)

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AP courses are open enrollment. Expectation is that all students take

the AP exam during the first two weeks of May.

Students are required to pay for each AP exam taken ($95 per test)

Advanced Placement (AP)

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College credit is based on AP exam scores.

Scores range from 1 to 5. Passing scores range is from 3 to 5. Most colleges require a 3 or higher. Check with each college for required passing score.

Quality points for the spring semester will be awarded only if the student takes the AP exam.

Students earning below a 70 for the semester in any AP course may be removed for the spring semester.

More Advanced Placement

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Able to work at a higher level of rigor

and faster pace of a university course Above grade level in reading, and the

specific area of the AP course Above grade level in writing skills,

especially for English and Social Studies courses

Interests match courses in the areas the student wants to pursue as a career

Profile of the Student Who Should Take an AP

Course

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Student dually enrolled in TMHS and Lone Star

College Courses taken on TMHS campus Student is responsible for course(s) tuition,

textbook, and fees Grade and credit posted on both high school

and college transcripts Credits generally accepted by Texas state

colleges and universities. Check with each college/university for credit transfer details.

Dual Credit (DC)

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Professes interest in subject selected Research what colleges are accepting and

requiring, as well as degree requirements Research the expectations/work load of each

course Don’t overextend yourself!

Carefully consider time commitment and be able to balance academic load with extracurricular activities, family life, or outside commitments.

Making an Informed Decision: AP vs. DC

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Is the student self motivated? Does the student persevere when faced

with challenging material? Does the student plan and work ahead

on long term projects? Talk to current subject teacher in

courses considering AP or DC. Talk to your counselor.

Informed Decision

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Transfer Course

Equivalency

Search universities website for AP scores needed to obtain college credit

Check with Universities

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Dual Credit Parent Meeting – February 9th

6:30 PM in the TMHS Auditorium

Mandatory Dual Credit Meetings for NEW and Returning Students

Dual Credit Meetings

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NEW to Dual Credit (never taken a Dual Credit class) you must attend one of the following meetings: All meetings will be in the LGI.

Last names A-K Last names L-Z

Feb. 16th Before School @ 7:00 AM

OR After School @ 3:00 PM

Feb. 17th After School @ 3:00 PM

OR Feb. 19th Before School @ 7:00 AM

RETURNING to Dual Credit you must attend one of the following meetings: All meetings will be in the LGI.

Feb. 22nd

After School @ 3:00 PM

OR

Feb. 24th

Before School @ 7:00 AM

See Ms. Phelan in the College & Career Center if you have questions.

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Post Secondary Planning

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Four year university Community or Junior College

Associate degree or certificate program Military

Many branches and scholarships available to help you fund your education

Tech School Certifications for specific job areas

Work

What are my options?

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1st administration is spring of 2016 Removing the penalty for wrong answers Essay is optional and is given at the end

Post secondary schools will determine how/if they will use it.

More information can be found at www.collegeboard.org

New SAT

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Recommended to take in the spring semester of the junior

year Writing component should be taken www.collegeboard.org for SAT www.actstudent.org for ACT Please review/practice for tests! PrepMe on Naviance

http://connection.naviance.com/tomballmhs Username – Student TISD ID# Password – tisd+date of birth - tisd03031999

Mock tests will be offered through TISD by ARC/PTO

SAT/ACT

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Take challenging coursework. Review post graduation plans. Gather college information. Get involved in your school. Run for leadership roles. Community service. Student athlete planning on playing in college?

Register for NCAA. Taking DC in 11th grade? Attend DC meeting for

steps.

Sophomore To Do List

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Take SAT and/or ACT in the spring. Schedule college visit days (2 each year in

11th and 12th!) Research college entrance requirements

(required test scores, deadlines, essay requirements, scholarship opportunities, etc.)

Study, study, study! GPA sent to colleges comes out before the fall of the senior year.

Community Service.

Junior To Do List

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Visit colleges and make decisions on where to

send applications. Write essays for college applications. Study if taking SAT/ACT again in fall. Continue looking for scholarships. Apply Texas (for Texas Public Universities)

opens August 1st. Start the application early, especially if you are attending a competitive 4 year university.

To Do List Summer BEFORE Senior

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Application

For Texas public universities apply at www.applytexas.org All others see the university website

Official Test Scores Must come from testing agency (SAT-College Board or ACT)

Official Transcripts—Available this summer! Send 6th semester rank/GPA

Application Fee

What makes my college application complete?

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Not required for all college applications If needed, request from someone who

knows the student well Counselor Recommendation/Brag Sheet

available on Naviance Allow 2 weeks for processing Give the person addressed, stamped

envelopes AND date needed by the college

Letters of Recommendation

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http://connection.naviance.com/tomballmhs Username - Student ID# Password – tisd+date of birth

ex. tisd03031999

www.cappex.org

www.scholarships.com

Scholarships

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Please feel free to contact your child’s

counselor with specific questions you may have about their graduation plan.

A-C Sheri Forsyth D-Hi Jennifer McCready Ho-Mi Angie Wartick Mo-Sa Julie Wylie Sc-Z Lashelle Nix

Thank you for coming!