Transcript AGENDA
WELCOME CLASS OF 2018 - Introduction of the LC Counselors State Assessment Foundation High School Program College Admission Requirements NCAA Eligibility Information YOUR LAKEVIEW COUNSELORS Sandra Harbour (Lead Counselor) ~ Per – Si Shelisa Benton ~ Gal - Harris Jehieli Contreras ~ Carter – Gai Leah Dopler ~ Man – Pen Sherrill Goodman ~ Smith – Z Jereese Johnson ~ Hart – Mal Lisa Merrill ~ A – Carr Trelica Dotie ~ Light Counselor Sarina Underwood ~ Counselor Secretary Eboney Myers ~ Counselor Aide STAAR END-OF-COURSE REQUIREMENTS To graduate beginning with the 2015 Senior Class students must pass the following STAAR (EOC) Exams. English I English II Algebra I Biology US History FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Program Requirements: English Language Arts- 4 credits •English I •English II •English III •Advanced English Course Mathematics – 3 credits •Algebra I •Geometry •Algebra II •Endorsement Advanced Math Science – 3 credits •Biology •Advanced Science Course •Advanced Science Course •Endorsement Advanced Science Social Studies- 3 credits •US History • US Government (1/2) • Economics (1/2) •US Geography or World History Languages other than English (LOTE) – 2 credits •Two levels same language or computer programming language. Fine Arts- 1 Credit Health – 1/2 Physical Education – 1 credit Electives – 5 credits WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT? An endorsement is a targeted area of study much as a student would pick a college major or minor. There are 5 endorsements WHAT ARE THE FIVE ENDORSEMENT AREAS ? 1. STEM - (Science, Technology-including computer science, Engineering, and Math) Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Science, Computer Science, Career & Technical Education Courses in Technology and Engineering 2. Public Services Education and Training, Human Services, Law Enforcement, Government &Public Administration, Health Science, JROTC 3. Business and Industry Agriculture Food and Natural Sciences, Architecture and Construction, Arts, A/V Technology and Communications, Business Management and Administration, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation Distribution Logistics, Journalism, Public Speaking or Debate, and Newspaper 4. Arts and Humanities Social Studies, Languages other than English, American Sign Language, Art, Dance, Music and Theatre 5. Multidisciplinary Studies This endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas. In order to graduate with an endorsement, you must have 26 credits, including: 4 math credits 4 science credits 2 additional elective credits Please refer to the handouts you received today regarding the type of endorsements! Perf Endorsements and Performance Acknowledgement PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Student may choose to earn a Performance Acknowledgement. Noted on a student’s transcript, Performance Acknowledgements are given for outstanding performance in: Dual credit Bilingualism and biliteracy AP/IB exams PSAT ACT – Plan SAT ACT Nationally recognized business or industry certification or license WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR IN MY SENIOR? According to Princeton Review colleges/universities require seniors to have the following high school courses: English – 4 years Math – 4 years Science – 3 or 4 years depending on the college and student college major Lab Science – 3 years Foreign Language – 2 or more years Social Studies – 2 years History – 2 years Academic Electives – 2 years Seniors must also have SAT or ACT college entrance exam scores. COLLEGE FOR ALL TEXANS WEBSITE LIST THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL COURSES FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION AND BE TEXAS GRANT ELIGIBLE English, Language Arts – 4 credits (I, II, III & IV) Mathematics – 4 credits (Alg I, Alg II, Geom & approved 4th year math course) Science – 4 credits (Bio, Chem, Physics or Principals of Technology I) Social Studies – 4 credits (World Geo, World Hist, US Hist and two 5. credits courses, US Govt. and Econ. Language other than English – 2 credit (Must take courses in the same language) Physical Education – 1 credit Fine Art – 1 credit Speech - .5 credit Electives – 5.5 credit Seniors must also have SAT or ACT college entrance exam scores. STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PLAYING COLLEGE SPORTS (NCAA) To receive college athletes scholarship students must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. Student athletes must earn a grade of 70 or higher in 10 of the 16 required core courses used to calculate NCAA eligibility by the end of their 6th semester in high school (11th grade). A students cores become “locked in” and cannot be retaken for grade improvement after the 6th semester in high school. Athletes will also need to earn an approved score on their SAT or ACT test to qualify for scholarships. Athletes must register with the NCAA at the beginning of their junior year. Visit the NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete website for more information. www.eligibilitycenter.org Are there any questions?