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Conroe High School
Welcome Freshmen
Tigers
People to Know
Assistant Principal A-Lov- John William
Counselor A-Lov- Fay Harrison
Assistant Principal Low-Z- Emily Quezada-Francis
Counselor Low-Z- Susan Law
Principal- Mike Crowl
Associate Principal- Dena Alvarez
Associate Principal- Virginia Tamborello
Lead Counselor- Lydia Joiner
Welcome
Looking forward to a new year
New challenges for students
New responsibilities for students
New opportunities for students
Goals
Have students excel academically
Have students develop strong social skills
Have students be well rounded individuals
Have students enjoy learning
Priorities
 Positive Classroom
Environment
 Rigorous Academic
Programs
 Social Development
 Preparation for Next
Educational Level
A Typical Day
 Arriving at School
 Lockers/Backpacks
 Lunch
 School Ends 2:35 pm
Transition to CHS
Attendance is important
Students must earn 6 credits to move up
to sophomore status
Be on time to class
Read the student handbook
Communication
 E-Mail – Easiest, Quickest Method
 CHS - Web Page
 Conferences – As needed
 Parent Newsletter via Email
 Home Access Center
How Parents Make the Difference!
 Keep communication  Encourage selflines open - Talk with advocacy in your
your student
student
 Monitor what they
 E-mail teachers if
are doing
you have a question
academically - Look
or concern
for Progress Reports  Encourage
after every 3 weeks
involvement in
school activities
Core Courses
at
Conroe High School
English
 English I
 English I PreAP
Science
 Biology
 Biology PreAP
Social Studies
 World Geography
 World Geography PreAP
Math
 Algebra I
 Geometry (have Alg credit)
 Geometry PreAP (have
Alg credit)
 Algebra II PreAP/GT (have
credit for Alg and Geom)
Who should take Pre-AP courses?
 The most successful
students are willing to
work very hard.
 If a student plans to take
AP courses, the earlier the
preparation, the easier the
transition.
 There are only 24 hours in
a day. Evaluate how much
time will be spent in other
activities.
Traits of the Pre-AP Student
 Self-starter/self reliant
 Willingness to go beyond minimum requirements on
assignments
 Capable of adapting to a faster pace/higher level of
thinking
 Ability to struggle with questions for which there are
no clear answers
 Eagerness to seek out challenges
 Ability to analyze and apply concepts
to new situations
 Enjoys being challenged academically
Pre-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 may 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
Pre-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 Courses
 During course selection students turn in a
commitment form and indicate it on their course
selection sheet.
 We recommend that students take pre-AP if they
have been able to maintain grades above 80 in
advanced classes or grades above a 90 in level
courses.
Conroe High School
Registration Process
During registration, students will receive the following:
 Course Description Guide
 Course Selection Sheet
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)
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2013
All students are required to earn a minimum of 26 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
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
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.0
0.5
1.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
3.5
26.0
7 Period Class Day
 Typical Schedule
English I or English I Pre-AP
Algebra 1 or Geometry or Geometry Pre-P
World Geography or World Geography Pre-AP
Biology or Biology Pre-AP
3 periods are left and may be filled with
 PE or PE substitute
 Fine Art
 Health/Communication Applications
 Technology
 Foreign Language
 Other electives
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, only
recommended for Freshmen strong in Language Arts
Athletics- requires a physical, will require time after school and
weekends
Pre-AP 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
Put course selection alternates part here
If you do not choose an alternate the
counselor may will pick for you and
you will not be permitted to change.
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
Fine Arts
 4001
Art
 4401
Theater Arts
 5551
Dance 1
The following classes require after school time:
 4651
Concert Band 1
 4901
Symphonic Band 1
 5051
Symphonic Orchestra
 5101
Acapella Choir 1
 647EA Color Guard 1(fall only after school)
One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation.
Electives, Foreign Languages,
Health, Communications App.
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TECHNOLOGY: (Either course satisfies the required technology appls. credit toward
graduation.)
7811 Technology Systems
7161 BCIS (Business Computer Information Systems)
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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES:
7601 Personal and Family Development
677E Ag Basics (includes Intro & App World Ag)
832H Intro to Construction Careers (will require another “h” course to go with it)
7911 Intro Electric/Electronic Careers
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OTHER ELECTIVES:
2414 Journalism I
2611 Debate I
8801 JROTC I ( waives 1.0 P.E. credit)
Enrollment may be limited in elective courses due to classroom and equipment availability.
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Health, Communications App, Foreign Lang:
080HF/HS
260HF/HS
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, German
Course Selection Sheets are
due back to their
Students will receive a course verification sheet
listing the selected courses by mail.
Deadline for all schedule changes,
May 15th .
Questions??????
• Index cards with name, phone number,
or email address
• See booths in hall for more information
• Help Session: 2/17 in the CHS LGI from 6:308:30
Thank you for
your attendance.