High School Course Registration 2015-2016

House Bill 5 and Graduation Requirements New Caney High School January, 2015

Welcome!

• • • David Loyacano – NCHS Principal Susan Hoisington – NCHS Dean of Instruction Counselors – Kelly Shaw (A – D) – Judy McWilliams (E – K) – Monique Richardson (L – Q) – Judy Porter (R – Z)

House Bill 5 (HB 5)

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Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, a school must ensure that each student, on entering 9

th

grade, indicates in writing an

endorsement

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that the student intends to

House Bill 5 (HB 5)

• • Foundation Plan – – NCISD requires 26 credits Students graduating under the Foundation Plan (with no endorsement) will be approved on a case-by-case basis during junior or senior year of high school.

Foundation + Endorsement (30 credits) – this is the recommended graduation plan

– STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) – Business & Industry – Public Service – Arts & Humanities – Multidisciplinary (approval required)

Foundation – Statutory Requirements (NCISD - 26 credits)

• • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, Advanced English Math – 3 credits – Algebra 1, Geometry, Advanced Math Science – 3 credits – Biology, IPC or Advanced Science, Advanced Science Social Studies – 3 credits – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography OR World History OR combined WH/WG course (NCISD does not offer the combined course) PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits in same language Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 5 credits (+4 additional classes)

STEM Endorsement (Math Option)

(NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4

Math – 5 credits

– Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, 2 additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits in same language Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 10 credits

STEM Endorsement (Science Option)

(NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math

Science – 5 credits

– Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 2 additional Advanced Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits in same language Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 10 credits

STEM Endorsement

(Engineering Option) (NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, additional Advanced Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits in same language Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 10 credits

(at least 4 from STEM electives)

Arts & Humanities Endorsement (Fine Arts Option) (NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – IPC, Chemistry or Physics; Biology, 2 additional Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits in same language Fine Arts –

4 credits from 1 or 2 disciplines

Electives – 9 credits

Arts & Humanities Endorsement (LOTE Option) (NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – IPC, Chemistry or Physics; Biology, 2 additional Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 9 credits

4 credits from 1 or 2 languages

Arts & Humanities Endorsement

Social Studies Option ( NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – IPC, Chemistry or Physics; Biology, 2 additional Science Social Studies – –

5 credits

World Geography or World History, US History, Government, Economics, 2 additional Social Studies PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits from same language Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 9 credits

Business & Industry Endorsement

(NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – IPC, Chemistry or Physics; Biology, 2 additional Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits from same language Fine Arts – 1 credit CTE –

4 credits from coherent sequence

Electives – 7 credits

Business & Industry endorsement options

• • • • • • • • • • • • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Audio/Video Communication Business Management and Administration Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts Management/Marketing Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Journalism Yearbook/Newspaper Debate (team participation required) Welding

Public Service Endorsement

(NCISD - 30credits) • • • • • • • • • English Language Arts – 4 credits – English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math – 4 credits – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, additional Advanced Math Science – 4 credits – IPC, Chemistry or Physics; Biology, 2 additional Science Social Studies – 3 credits – World Geography OR World History, US History, Government, Economics PE – 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits from same language Fine Arts – 1 credit

CTE – 4 credits from coherent sequence

Electives – 7 credits

Public Service endorsement options

• • • • • • • Education Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Health Science JROTC Firefighter Cosmetology Fashion Design

Distinguished

Level of Achievement

• • • Total of 4 credits in mathematics , which must include Algebra 2 Total of 4 credits in science Curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

** A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.

Performance Acknowledgements

• Earned for outstanding performance in: – A dual credit course (at least 12 hours with grade of B or higher) – Bilingualism and biliteracy – A score of 3 or higher on an AP test – Outstanding performance on SAT, PSAT, ACT: – For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

• • • • • • • • • Opportunity to earn college credit at NCHS (advanced placement (AP) and dual credit (DC) classes) AP English 3 AP English 4 DC English 4 AP Human Geography AP World History AP US History DC US History DC Government AP Government • • • • • • • • • DC Economics AP Economics AP Studio Art AP Music Theory DC Learning Framework AP Physics 1 DC Biology AP Biology DC Anatomy & Physiology • • • • • • • AP Calculus AP Statistics DC Statistics DC College Algebra DC Trigonometry DC Pre-Calculus DC Calculus DC tuition paid for by NCISD – students purchase books only if needed   Opportunity to earn up to

36 dual credit

hours 13 AP tests with potential (score of 3 or higher) of at least

39 credit hours

(depending on university)

Freshmen only – High School 101

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MAPS – Methodology for Academic and Personal Success

– Learning and communication styles – Self-discipline, attitude, and resiliency – Time management, organization, and study skills – Leadership and character – Academic and career exploration

What is next?

• Google form distributed the day after the parent meeting – The form will be “view only” at this time – Actual registration using the Google form will take place during/after scheduled counselor meeting • Counselors are meeting with students beginning the week of January 12 – NCMS January 12 & 13 –

KCMS January 15 & 16

• Counselors will be meeting in science classrooms to go over all choices with the students and walk them through a Google doc sample. There will be two counselors in each class each period.

Thank You!!

• • Questions ?

– Contact Susan Hoisington [email protected]

281-577-2800 Counselors – Kelly Shaw (A – D) [email protected]

– Judy McWilliams (E – K) [email protected]

– – Monique Richardson (L – Q) [email protected]

Judy Porter (R – Z) [email protected]