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Conroe High School
Welcome Senior
Tigers
How do you get to be a Senior?
You must have earned 17 credits
How do you earn a credit?
Make higher than a 70
Have good attendance
What if I failed in the fall?
You can average your 2 semesters
You can go to after school CHOOSE now
You can attend Summer School
Summer School
 Dates will be announced soon
 Classes available for:
Repeat Credit (Most academic core courses)
First Time Credit (Health, PE, Communication Appl,
Technology, Fine Arts, Govt. and Eco.)
Accelerated Summer School— Initial credit Spanish and
math
 Information and Registration Forms available
in the Counselor’s office
 Sign Up in April
Who should take AP courses?
 The most successful students
are willing to work very hard.
 Students that have already
taken pre-AP & AP.
 There are only 24 hours in a
day. Evaluate how much time
will be spent in other activities.
 Students that have not taken
the pre-AP or AP course levels
may take AP.
Advanced Placement Program
It’s not just courses to prepare for an examination.
It’s not just a course.
It’s a process.
•Advanced Placement Program consists of college courses taught in
high school.
•Students in AP classes will take examinations; those scores can lead to
college credit.
•AP courses teach students to think, read, and write critically and
analytically.
•AP courses earn additional grade points in the high school GPA.
•PreAP courses facilitate students’ preparation for the challenging AP
academic courses.
Amount of Homework to Expect in High
School
Level classes
30-45 minutes per class per night
AP Classes
Approximately 60-90 minutes per class per night
More reading, writing, and research-based assignments
 Greater degree of critical thinking skills
 Faster pace
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Registering for
pre-AP and AP Courses
 During course selection students turn in a
commitment form and indicate it on their course
selection sheet.
 We recommend that students take AP if they
have been able to maintain grades above 80 in
advanced classes or grades above a 90 in level
courses.
Course Description Guide
Front of book
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General Information
Graduation Requirements
Description of different levels
Policies and procedures
G.P.A./Class Rank System
Description of all courses
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Appropriate Grade Level
How many credits the course earns
What prerequisites the course has
Additional fees for certain courses (ie: cost of supplies and
materials for ART I is $30.00)
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2010
All students are required to earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate.
 SUBJECT
Credits
 English
4.0
 Mathematics-Must Include:
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Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2*
(three credits in grades 9-12)
Science-Must Include: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, IPC
Social Studies (World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Gov./Eco.)
Foreign Language (Same language)
Health
P.E. (1/2 credit must be Foundations) or P.E. Substitute
Fine Arts
Communication Applications (Speech)
Technology
Electives
TOTAL CREDITS
3.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
0.5
1.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
3.5
24.0
Conroe High School
Registration Process
During registration, students will receive the following:
 Course Description Guide
 Course Selection Sheet
Core Courses
English
 English IV
 English IV AP
 English IV DC
Science
 Physics
 Physics Pre-AP
 Other sciences
Social Studies
at
Conroe High School
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 Gov’t & Eco
 Gov’t AP
 Eco AP
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Math
Algebra II (have credit for
Alg and Geom)
Algebra II Pre-AP (have
credit for Alg and Geom)
College Algebra (have
credit for Alg I & II, &
Geom)
Pre-Calculus (have credit
for Alg I & II, & Geom)
Math Models (have credit
for Alg I & II, & Geom)
Other math courses
7 Period Class Day
 Typical Schedule
English
Math
Social Studies
Science
3 periods are left and may be filled with
 PE or PE substitute
 Fine Art
 Health/Communication Applications
 Technology
 Foreign Language
 Other electives
 Course that need to be repeated
Special
ConsiderationsBand and Drill Team- fall semester earns PE credit, spring
semester earns Fine Art credit
ROTC- earns PE credit or elective credit
Foreign Language- must be 2 yrs of same language, need to
have passed Reading TAKS
Athletics- requires a physical, will require time after school and
weekends
Once you earn credit in a class you can not take it again
Special Considerations
Dual Credit courses
Must apply for admissions to Lone Star College
online by February 5th
Must sign up for ASSETT test in CCC by
February 5th
Will pay tuition in June
If you do not meet the deadlines or testing
criteria you will be moved to level classes
Special Considerations
Early Release- you must sign up for it
Office Aide- you must sign up for it
Late Arrival- extremely rare, you must
apply for it, and you must be in a 7th period
class that is only offered 7th period
TAKS- you have to pass your Junior level
TAKS to get any of the above
Depending on course availability, you may
not get to be in early release
 Pre-AP/AP/DC courses require the parent’s signature and the Commitment Statement
 Without parent signature and Commitment Statement students will go into level courses
 Final deadline to make changes is 5/15
Choosing alternates
If you do not choose an
alternate the counselor may
will pick for you and you will
not be permitted to change.
Athletics
Sign up for the sport that comes first
If you are only going to play a sport for one
semester, then be sure to sign up that way
Fine Arts – consult Course Description
Book for prerequisites and fees
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Art 1, 2, 3, 4, AP
Acappella Choir 3, Treble Choir 3, Chamber Choir 3
AP Music Theory
Dance1, 2, 3, Boys Dance Crew (requires audition)
Theatre Arts 1, 2, 3, 4, Technical Theatre 1,2,3,4 (requires Theatere
1), Directing Seminar & Theatre Production (after school & requires
approval)
 Band- see sheet for correct course & number
 Orchestra- see sheet for correct course & number
One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation.
Electives, Communication App,
Health
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TECHNOLOGY: (See Course Description Book for complete list)
Technology Systems, BCIS, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Communication Graphics
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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES:
Agriculture, Applied Technology, Business Technology, Criminal Justice,
Industrial Technology, Home Economics,
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OTHER ELECTIVES:
Journalism, Social Studies Electives, Science Electives
Enrollment may be limited in elective courses due to classroom and equipment availability
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COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS/HEALTH:
260HS/HF
080HF/HS or 1 year of Health Science.
WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR CHANGES, SIGNED BY A PARENT OR
GUARDIAN, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY
MAY 15, 2009.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
COMMITMENT STATEMENT FOR PRE-AP COURSE(S)
I have read and I understand the expectations for participating in the PreAdvanced Placement courses at Conroe High School as stated in the
Course Description Guide. I understand the criteria and I am personally
committed to expend the time and effort necessary for success. I accept
that I must work to the best of my ability in order to be a part of this
program. By entering into an Pre-AP course, I understand that I am making
the commitment to that course for the entire school year.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
Course Selection Timeline
•Presentation to students 2/2-2/6
•Individual counselor meetings 2/9-2/27
•Course selection sheets turned in at meeting
or may be turned in to the counselors office
prior to meeting
•Verification sheets- at counselor meeting and
mailed home.
Deadline for all schedule changes,
May 15th .
When do I get my schedule?
Postcard will come in the summer with
dates and times for textbook/schedule
pickup
The schedule you get in the summer is
your “draft” schedule
Your FINAL schedule will be given to you
the first day of school during homeroom
Questions??????
• See your counselor
• Come to Counselors’ Corner 2/17 6:30 – 8:30
Thank you for
your attendance.