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McKinney Boyd High School Registration for the
2014-2015 School Year
Counselors
9th Grade (A-K) Rebecca Oaxaca9th Grade (L-Z) Rachel Mitchell10th – 12th Grades (A-E) Bob Bevenour10th – 12th Grades (F-La) Mona Daley10th – 12th Grades (Le-Ri) Samantha Lucia10th – 12th Grades (Rj-Z) Sandi SheltonIntervention Specialist Lisa Wingo
Registration: The ProcessCurrent Juniors
Students will register through their Social Studies classes on the following dates:
February 14: Receive registration materials.
February 18-20: Meet with counselors and
register for 2014-2015 courses.
Registration: The ProcessCurrent Sophomores
Students will register through their Social Studies classes on the following dates:
February 21: Receive registration materials
February 24-27: Meet with counselors and
register for 2014-2015 courses.
Registration: The ProcessCurrent Freshmen
Students will register through
their Social Studies classes on the following dates:
March 17: Receive registration materials
March 18-21: Meet with counselors and
register for 2014-2015 courses.
What you will need to registerRegistration card completed with parent signature.
Important: You must have electives and 4 alternates listed and ranked.
Electives
Alternates
The back of the registration card lists available elective courses for your grade level
Academic Planning Guide 2014-2015
The MISD Academic Planning Guide is the official document outlining course descriptions, requirements and policies, and other pertinent information. It is extremely important to be familiar with this document.
It is posted online and updated regularly. The online version is the OFFICIAL standard.
The APG is available in the “Quick Links” section of the MISD home page.
Read carefully in the APG: Grade level
.5 unit = one semester
1 unit = two semesters
Looking at a Course Description
A prerequisite is a course which must be completed before you are allowed to take another
Example:You must have Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources before you can take Small Animal Management
Prerequisites?
Applications and Teacher Approval
Teacher approval or an application is required for certain courses
Example:You must have teacher approval from your middle school art teacher to take PreAP Art I
What happens if I’m absent on registration day?
You will need to make an appointment to see your counselor during Make-up Registration:
•March 24-28
What do I sign up for?
First and foremost, courses needed for graduation.
Let’s look at the graduation requirements…
Requirements for Graduation:see Academic Planning Guide
4 credits English 4 credits Math4 credits Science4 credits Social Studies2 years of the same Language Other Than English1 credit Fine Arts.5 credit Professional Communications.5 credit Health1 credit P.E. or Athletics5 credits of electives
Total of 26 credits needed to graduate
ENGLISHNothing can take the place of English I, II, III, and IV
PreAP and AP English are weighted courses; open enrollment
ESOL I and II are followed by English III and English IV
MATHEMATICSThe sequence of courses is…
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
4th year of Math (beyond Algebra II)
Algebra I
Geometry
MMA
Algebra II
MATHEMATICSThe sequence of courses is…
See your current math teacher or counselor if unsure whether to take Math Models or Algebra II after Geometry
Algebra I
Geometry
MMA
Algebra II
Math Options Beyond Algebra II:• Foundations of College Math• PreAP or Academic Precalculus• AP Statistics• AP Computer Science• Engineering Mathematics• AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC• Dual Credit College Algebra (.5 credit)• Dual Credit Calculus for Business and Economics (. 5
credit) Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide
Mathematics Be cautious about advancing to pre-AP math
classes! Example: academic Algebra II to Pre-Calculus pre-AP.
The rigor of the pre-AP / AP curriculum is significant! Be sure you are a good candidate for this move.
SCIENCEThe sequence of courses is…Biology
Chemistry
Physics or Principles
of Technology
4th year of Science
Biology
IPC
Chemistry
Physics orPrin. of Technology
Science Options Beyond Physics:• Astronomy• Anatomy & Physiology• Environmental Systems• AP Biology (no longer double blocked)• AP Chemistry (no longer double blocked)• AP Physics 2• AP Physics-C • AP Environmental Science• Dual Credit Earth/Space Science & Lab• Advanced Animal Science• Forensic Science
Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide
Changes to Physics (after completing Biology and Chemistry):
No longer offered---Pre-AP PhysicsAP Physics B
Physics options--- Academic Physics
AP Physics 1 (pre-requisite to AP Physics 2 for senior year)
SOCIAL STUDIESThe sequence of courses is…
World Geography (or PreAP)
World History (or AP)
U.S. History (or AP)
Government/Economics (or AP)
Fine ArtsYou need 1.0 credit in the same course.
Art / AP Art HistoryTheaterChoirBandDanceAP Music Theory OrchestraFloral Design
World Language
2 years in the same language:French
GermanLatin
SpanishAmerican Sign Language
Chinese
Health and Professional Communications
One semester of each.
Physical EducationP.E. classes (.5 credit each)Partners P.E. (application process)Cheerleading (try-out required)Drill Team (try-out required)Aerobic DanceBand (fall semester only)Off-campus P.E. (Must be an Olympic sport & submit application. Fee of $100 per semester.)Athletics—specify your sport when
completing your registration card.
ElectivesRead carefully in the Academic Planning Guide:
Grade level requirementsPrerequisite requirementsTeacher recommendation / application / audition Location (MHS/MNHS/MBHS)
If you do not meet the criteria of the course, including the instructor’s approval, you will be removed and placed in one of your alternate choices.
AVIDAVID is a college prep-class designed to help students get ready for college!
In the AVID elective class you will: •Learn Study & Organizational Skills •Start Planning & Preparing for College•Attend College Field Trips•Develop Leadership Skills through Team Building•Prepare for the SAT using ePrep
For more information, contact Mrs. Moranza at [email protected] or stop by H213
NEW CLASSESArchitecture and Construction:
“Principles of Architecture and Construction” (10/11/12) “Practicum in Construction Management: Supervision, Safety, and
Quality Control” 3 blocks at MHS. (12) “Practicum in Construction Management: HVAC, Plumbing, &
Electrical” 3 blocks at MHS. (12) “Practicum in Construction Management: Architecture & Design”
3 blocks at MHS. (12) “Practicum in Construction Management: Building Trades &
Carpentry” 3 blocks at MHS. (12)
NEW CLASSES
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics:
“Aviation Transportation Systems” 10/11/12. “Logistics, Planning, & Management in Aviation” (2
periods at MNHS) 11/12. “Practicum in Pilot Training” (2 periods at MNHS) 12. “Practicum in Aviation Mechanics” (2 periods at MNHS)
12.
NEW CLASSES
Information Technology: “IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software” (dual credit at
MBHS) 11/12 “Networking +” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12 “CCNA 1: Cisco Exploration 1—Networking Essentials”
(dual credit at MBHS) 11/12 “Fundamentals of Info. Security +” (dual credit at MBHS)
11/12 “CCNA 2: Cisco Exploration 2. Routing Protocols &
Concepts” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12
NEW CLASSES
Health Science:
“Practicum in Health Science—Personal Training” (2 periods at MNHS), 12
“Practicum in Health Science—Physical Therapy” (2 periods at MNHS), 12
OTHER NEW CLASSES
• Chinese I• Art & Media Communication II• Leadership Education (ROTC) at MHS
Electives
Read course descriptions before enrolling.
Some courses may not make if too few students sign up for the course.
Some of your elective choices may conflict with one another. We will choose which one to keep on your schedule based on how you rank your choices.
Electives
List 4 alternate electives on your card and rank them by importance. Make sure you have chosen alternate courses you can live with!
If you don’t list any alternates, if we need to, we will choose a course for you! (And, you won’t be able to change it after the school year begins.)
CLUSTER Starter Courses Advanced Sequence NAME (All campuses- Gr.9 & up) MBHS, MNHS, or MHS?
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 0905 varies by programArchitecture and Construction 0917 MHSArts, A/V Technology & Comm. 0924 ALLBusiness Management and Admin. 0927 ALLEducation and Training 0934 ALLFinance 0927 or 0939 ALLHealth Science 0943 MNHSHuman Services 0949 ALLInformation Technology 0928 or 0959 MHS, MBHSLaw, Public Safety, Corr. & Security 0965 MNHS, MBHSMarketing 0972 or 0973 ALLScience, Technology, Engineering & Math 0985 varies by program
CTE Clusters & Locations
Integrated CoursesTo give students more opportunities to earn credits, two courses may be integrated so that the TEKS for both courses are taught simultaneously during a single class period. Upon successful completion, the student would earn credit for both courses. Availability of courses varies from campus to campus. Your counselor can give you information about integrated courses offered at Boyd High School.
Example: Health credit through Principles of Health Science.
Distinguished Achievement Program
3 years of a Language Other than English Four Advanced Measures
Advanced measures meet the standards included in 19 TAC §74.13(a)(3). They reflect student performance at a
college or professional level and are assessed by external evaluators.
Examples of Advanced Measures are:Original Research Project (limit 2)Test Data (AP Exams with 3 or higher; Commended score
on the PSAT/NMSQT)College / Dual Credit Courses (Eng, Gov, Econ or U.S.
History)Details in the Academic Planning Guide
Dual Credit /Collin College
Requirements: -Grade 11 or 12, on track to graduate within four years-Overall GPA 3.0-Passed all sections of STAAR-Meet Collin College requirements (including tuition)
Dual Credit courses are given Pre-AP weighted grade points.
Dual Credit /Collin College
Course Offerings:– English Composition and Rhetoric (ENG1301
and 1302)– Macroeconomics (Econ 2301)– American Government (Govt 2302)– United States History (HIST 1301 and 1302)– College Algebra (MATH 1314) Earth Science (GEOL 1401) Stars and Galaxies (PHYS 1403)- Calculus for Business and Economics (1325)
The AP ProgramThese courses offer high rigor (college level expectations) and great preparation for your college experience.Some PreAP/AP courses have required summer reading. Be aware that these courses have “open” enrollment, but there are strict guidelines in your contract regarding exiting the course.Choose courses wisely with consideration for your overall schedule and your areas of passion.
The AP Program (continued)
You should expect:– 5-6 hours of outside work PER course PER
week.– Challenging and interesting assignments
with a heavy emphasis on critical reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills.
– To have strong organizational and time management skills (pay attention to your syllabus).
- Students may not exit an AP/PAP course until after the fifteenth day of the semester.
- AP/PAP seminar Thursday, February 27
Pre-AP/AP Seminar
Our annual Pre-AP / AP Seminar will be held at MBHS Thursday, February 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Teachers and students will describe in detail the various aspects of our Pre-AP and AP programs.
GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS
Freshman-9th 0-5.5 creditsSophomore-10th 6-11.5 creditsJunior-11th 12-17.5 creditsSenior-12th 18+ credits
Classifications are made at the beginning of the school year and will remain the same throughout that school year.
Course Verification
In early May, course verifications will be mailed home. Please follow the instructions on the
form to make any course request changes.
The deadline to make ALL changes is June 5.
Your Course Selections After the school year begins, schedule changes will
be made ONLY according to the guidelines listed in the Academic Planning Guide. This does not include, “I changed my mind about an elective.”
So plan your year carefully.
Remember, our master schedule and staffing is based on your original choices.
Senior ReleaseSeniors only(5 of 7 courses)
All seniors must be enrolled in at least 5 credit-producing courses each semester. The “Senior 5/7 Dismissal Program” form MUST
be completed and turned in to the counselors this spring in order to have late arrival / early
dismissal next school year. When in doubt, turn in the form!
Senior ReleaseSeniors only(5 of 7 courses)
Must be on track to graduate.All STAAR exams must be passed.If any semester 1 classes are failed, senior release periods will be removed for the second semester.Sign up for 7 classes and alternates on your pre-registration card. Be sure to indicate on your Senior Release form what classes to drop in order to get release periods.
Planning for College
Earn the highest grades you can early in high school!
If you rank in the top 10% of your graduating class, you are guaranteed admission to the Texas public college of your choice (excludes the University of Texas at Austin).
You must apply and meet the college deadlines, even if top 10%.
Planning for College
Research potential colleges thoroughly! Each one is different!
Start your resume and keep it current.
Community service / volunteering in a leadership capacity is important.
Three GREAT Websites
www.collegeboard.comwww.act.orgwww.naviance.com
Each one offers information on college planning, career searching, test preparation, and financial aid for college!
Contact your current school counselor to address any specific and specialized questions. Counselors will be available for parent/student conferences by appointment the weeks of April 14 – 18 and April 21 – 25. The counseling center will be open until 6:00 p.m. three nights each of these weeks.
Individual Questions
Check out this site for video explanations and discussions about our exciting programs at Boyd:
– http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_websites/boyd/whatsgreatatboyd.htm
New Videos!
Have a great school year in
2014-2015!
