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WINSTON CHURCHILLHIGH SCHOOL
9th Grade Registration Information
2017-2018
CHURCHILL HELP HINTS
Communication Resources
- NEISD.net
- Parent Portal
- Email Blasts
- Follow @ilovemychargers (Twitter account)
- Follow @CounselorsWc (Twitter account)
- Follow @WCSportsAssoc (Twitter account)
Campus Web Page
- http://www.neisd.net/churchill/
- Teacher Web pages or email
CHURCHILL ASSISTANT PRINCPAL’S(Assigned by last name of student)
A - C = Shane LandD - HA = Michele CastanedaHe - Mi = Charles Reininger
Mo - Sa = Jeanne GatelySc - Z = Xavier Chavez
Curriculum Assistant Principal = Celeste Garza
All Students = Justin Oxley ([email protected])
Graduation Requirements
9th Grade Recommended Schedule
• Language Arts: English I
• Math: Algebra I or Geometry
• Science: Biology
• Social Studies: W. Geo or W. History
• LOTE W. Language
• PE/Health (PE Equivalent: Athletics, Pep, ROTC, Band)
• Elective (based upon endorsement)
Benefits of Taking Pre-AP Courses
• Great preparation for AP/DC classes
• Rigorous courses in high school better prepares students
for college courses
• Grades are weighted 1.15 Pre-AP and 1.29 for AP
• Colleges look for rigorous coursework
English I: Regular or Pre-AP?
Rigor• Pre-Advanced Placement Skills
• Literary/Rhetorical Analysis
• Analytical/Expository Writing
Reading• Critical/Active Reading
• Challenging Fiction and Nonfiction
• Independent Reading
EOC TESTED COURSE
Algebra I: for current students who took 8th grade math
Pre-AP Algebra I is not offered
in high school
EOC TESTED COURSE
Content State TEKS; District pace;
Review time in-class
Geometry: Regular or Pre-AP?
Regular Pre-AP
Content State TEKS; District pace;
Review time in-class
State TEKS + enrichment; faster paced
covering a wider variety of concepts in
more depth; little in-class review
Weighting
of Grades
Assessments may be weighted more
heavily.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Biology I: Regular or Pre-AP?
Regular Pre-AP
Content State TEKS State TEKS + enrichment based on
select introductory AP concepts
Concepts are covered in greater depth
Pace District pace Faster paced
Weighting
of GradesTraditional grading Grades are calculated using a points system.
EOC TESTED COURSE
Social Studies: Regular or Pre-AP?
Regular Pre-AP
Writing &
Reading
Skills
On-level reading and writing skills Above level reading and writing skills
Extensive readings of advanced level
materials requiring extensive note taking
Content
and Pace
State TEKS; District pace;
Review time in-class prior to exams
State TEKS
much faster pace covering a wider
variety of concepts in more depth;
broader use of difficult vocabulary,
advanced concepts and generalizations
*AP Human Geography is available to freshman next year.
This is a college level course and students will be able to sit
for the AP exam at the end of the year to earn college hours.
How Many Pre-AP Classes To Take?
• Individual decision
• Consider extra-curricular commitments
• Impacts class rank
• Seek balance while challenging yourself
Important things to know. . .
• When can you drop a Pre-AP class?
• Course catalog posted online & found on NEISD
website
• Elective changes will not be made after June 1, 2017
• Students may choose only 1 sport
• Your 8th grade coach should sign your course card; if you
currently play a sport
• Do NOT select PE and an athletic period. You can only
have one or the other
Athletic Information
Let’s Review!
NEISD Students:
Foundation Program with
Distinguished Level of
Achievement
(to be eligible for the top 10%
automatic admission to public
college/universities in Texas)
Distinguished Level of Achievement
• 26 credits
• Curriculum requirements for Foundation +
1 Endorsement
• plus Algebra II
• plus an additional science course
Endorsements
● Multidisciplinary
● STEM
● Arts/Humanities
● Public Service
● Business/Industry
(can be found on front of course card)
Selecting Endorsements
● Review the Churchill Endorsements and Program of
study handout
● Students select endorsement on course card
● Students can change endorsements based upon
interest.
End of Course Exams:
• 9th Grade: English I, Biology, Algebra 1
• 10th Grade: English II
• 11th Grade: US History
Endorsement OptionsSelection is mandatory
Write in course selections
Final Date for Course Changes:June 1, 2017
Ways to Change a Course:
• E-mail counselor change requests
o Include student name, ID number, course to drop,
course to add
• Send in form that is mailed to you in
May (only if requesting a change)
QUESTIONS?
WELCOME FUTURE CHARGERS!