Welcome to GHS!
MUSTANG NATION NIGHT
For Incoming 9th Graders
2018 GRADUATING CLASS!!
GHS Administrative Team
Mrs. Shannon Tovar, Principal
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Ryan Martin and Cathy Lamb
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Patrick Torres and Kelly Wallace
GHS Strategic Plan
Updates posted on the GHS webpage.
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here at GHS.
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The following slides have been provided by
GCISD for Parents and Students regarding
House Bill 5
New Graduation
Requirements
For students entering high school
during the 2014-2015 school year
and beyond
ISD Proposed Graduation Plans for Class of 2018 & Beyond
Performance Acknowledgements – Additional Criteria /0 Additional Credits
Advanced Coursework
Bilingualism / Bi-Literacy
Advanced Placement Examination
College Ready Examination
Workforce Readiness
Endorsement Plan – 26 Credits
1 Math Credit in addition to the Foundation Plan
1 Science Credit in addition to the Foundation Plan (Depending on Endorsement)
At least 4 of the 26 Credits must be in a coherent sequence & content-specific to the Endorsement Area
Engineering
Math
Science
Adv. Journalism
Agriculture
Arts, AV Tech, &
Communication
Business Mgmt. & Admin.
Finance
Hospitality & Tourism
Information Technology
Marketing & Sports Mgmt.
LOTE
Art
Theatre Arts
Choir
Band
Core Academics
Multi-Endorsement
Workforce Ready
College Ready
Foundation Plan* – 2 Credits
4 English Credits
3 Math Credits
3 Science Credits (NEW to lowest level graduation plan)
4 Social Studies Credits (1 additional credit compared to the state plan)
2 Foreign Language Credits (NEW to lowest level graduation plan)
1 PE Credit
1 Fine Arts Credit
½ Health Credit(an addition to the state plan)
½ Speech Credit (an addition to the state plan)
1 Technology Credit(an addition to the state plan)
Elective Credits
*Students cannot choose this plan until the end of their 10th grade school year and only with permission of the SST, ARD, or 504 committees
New High School Graduation
Requirements
Students entering Grade 9 in the 20142015 school year and thereafter shall
enroll in the courses necessary to complete
the curriculum requirements for the
Foundation High School Program and the
curriculum requirements for at least
one endorsement.
Foundation High School Program
A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the
Foundation High School Program in GCISD.
Pending Board Approval:
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English language arts -four credits
Science--three credits
 One credit must consist of Biology or AP Biology
Social studies--four credits
 World Geography, World History, US History,
 Government .5 credit/Economics .5 credit
Mathematics--three credits
 Two of the credits must consist of Algebra I and
Geometry.
 Local GCISD decision regarding requiring Algebra
II pending
Foundation High School Program
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Languages other than English (LOTE)--two credits
 any two levels in the same language
 Computer Science I, II, or III are options
Physical Education--one credit
Professional Communications - .5 credit
Health - .5 credit
Fine Arts--one credit
Technology – one credit
6 Electives
STEM Endorsement CTE Route
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing
the Foundation High School Program, including Algebra
II, Chemistry, and Physics and:
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits
in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same
cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course. The
final course in the sequence must be selected from of
the following CTE career clusters in STEM
 Science
 Technology
 Engineering
 Mathematics
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STEM Endorsement Non CTE Route
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Three credits in mathematics by successfully completing
Algebra II and two additional mathematics courses for which
Algebra II is a prerequisite or
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Four credits in science by successfully completing Chemistry,
Physics and two additional science courses.
Business & Industry Endorsement
CTE Route
A student may earn a business and industry endorsement by completing the
Foundation High School Program and:
Algebra II and
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consist
of at least two courses in the same cluster, including at least one advanced
CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a
sequence. The final course in the sequence must be selected from of the
following CTE career clusters listed in the following:
 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; or
 Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; or
 Business Management and Administration; or
 Finance; or
 Hospitality and Tourism; or
 Information Technology; or
 Marketing; or
 Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; or
Business & Industry Endorsement
Non CTE Route
A student may earn a Business and Industry endorsement by
completing the Foundation High School Program and
 Algebra II and
 Four English elective credits by selecting courses to include
three levels in one of the following areas:
 Advanced Journalism: Newspaper; or
 Public Speaking; or
 Debate; or
 Advanced Journalism: Yearbook
Public Services Endorsement
CTE Route
A student may earn a Public Services Endorsement by
completing the Foundation High School Program and:
Algebra II and
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE
that consist of at least two courses in the same cluster, including
at least one advanced CTE course. The final course in the
sequence must be selected from of the following CTE career
clusters listed in the following:
 Education and Training
 Health Science
Arts & Humanities Endorsement
A student may earn an arts and humanities
endorsement by completing the Foundation High
School Program and:
 Algebra II and
 Five social studies courses or
 Four levels of the same language in a language
other than English or
 Two levels of the same language in a language
other than English and two levels of a different
language in a language other than English or
 Four levels of American Sign Language or
 A coherent sequence of four credits by
selecting courses from one or two categories or
disciplines in fine arts
Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement
A student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies
Endorsement by completing the Foundation High School
Program and:
Algebra II and
Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter
the workforce successfully or postsecondary education
without remediation from within one endorsement area
or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent
sequence; or
Four credits in each of the four foundation subject
areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or
Physics; or
Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit
courses selected from English, Mathematics, Science,
Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level
of achievement by successfully completing
the curriculum requirements for the
Foundation High School Program and the
curriculum requirements for at least one
endorsement, including four credits in
science and four credits in mathematics to
include Algebra II.
Performance Acknowledgments
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the
student's diploma and transcript for outstanding
performance in a dual credit course by successfully
completing:
 At least 12 hours of college academic courses, including
those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core
curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, with
a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of
4.0; or
 An associate degree while in high school
Performance Acknowledgements
Other ways for students to earn a performance
acknowledgement also include:
 Completing two or more languages
For outstanding performance in a dual credit course, in
bilingualism and biliteracy, on a college AP test; or on the
PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT; or
for earning a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license. The
performance acknowledgement earned will be noted on the
student's diploma and transcript.
The following slides were created by
Grapevine High School Counseling
Department to address the transition from
middle school to high school in regards to
course selection.
WELCOME!
Course Selection Information
 Program of
Studies is ONLINE!
 Course Selection Worksheet- brought by
high school counselors on middle school
visit day.
 Endorsement Plan by Subject
Bookmark the GHS counseling website
for helpful resources
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/2998
House Bill 5
 There
are new graduation requirements
for student entering high school during
the 2014-2015 school year and beyond.
INFORMATION ON TRY-OUTS
Refer to the Athletics and Fine Arts
Options (available online)
 ATHLETICS
 CHEER
 DANCE
TEAM
 THEATER PRODUCTION
 NEWSPAPER/YEARBOOK
Athletics
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High School athletics are very competitive.
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Students who are not currently playing a sport either
in middle school or on a competitive team should
contact the appropriate coach prior to registering for
that sport.
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Contact information is on the “Athletics and Fine Arts
Options” information sheet online on the Counselor’s
website.
Credits
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Credits are recorded on the transcript at the end
of each semester.
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Class rank is calculated in September, February
and June.
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Credits are awarded on a semester by semester
basis. If a student fails a required course for the
semester they must retake the semester of that
course, or regain the credit by making 70 or
higher on a credit by exam.
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What is a transcript?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
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A student makes a grade of 100
Regular 5.0 grade points
Pre-AP 6.0 grade points
AP 6.25 grade points
Not all students will graduate
in the 10% of the class but, 85%
GHS graduates pursue postsecondary education. There is
a college for you even if your
not in the top 10%!
To be promoted
Students need a total of 6 credits at the end
of the freshman year.
Basically , that means passing 6 classes first
semester and 6 classes second semester.
Remember that a student must be in attendance
90% of school days in order to earn credit. “Seat
time” may be needed to regain credit lost for
attendance.
STAAR
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
The class of 2018 will need to be successful on the following
assessments to meet graduation requirements.
English
I-II
Algebra I
Biology
US History
STAAR assessments are course specific as opposed to TAKS
which assessed comprehensive grade level content.
More information at TEA’s website:
www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
Pre-AP/AP Classes
designed to prepare students for the entry into
Advanced Placement (AP)
• meet the unique needs of qualified students.
• Basic content is the same as the regular course,
but instruction allows for more in-depth and
accelerated pacing.
• Preparation time (outside of school) is estimated
to be 1- 1 ½ hours per class period.
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Available Classes
AP CLASSES
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Computer Science
Calculus AB
Statistics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Microeconomics
US History
World History
Human Geography
Government
Psychology
European Studies
History of Art
Drawing & General Portfolio
English Comp & English Lit
French
German
Spanish
Music Theory
Pre-AP Classes
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Chemistry I
Physics I
Algebra I, II
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
World Geography
World History
US History
French III, IV
Spanish III, IV
English I, II, III
History of Art
Requirements for GT Programs
(* If previously qualified, your student will STILL qualify)
Minimum score of 125 on any one of the following aptitude
measures:
 Verbal
 Nonverbal
 Quantitative
Minimum score of 95th percentile
on any one of the following
achievement measures:
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Reading
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Must meet two of the three following criteria
 Minimum of 90 GPA in the previous semester
 Minimum of 18 on the Student Self-Assessment
 Minimum of 60 on 2 Teacher Checklists
Extra Curricular Activities
 Major
Time
Commitment
 College Recognition
 Opportunity to build
leadership skills.
 Socialization
 School Spirit!
Off Campus Classes
Some courses are offered at Grapevine High
School and the GCISD Swim Center.
 A shuttle is provided by the district. Please
be aware of signing up for CHHS classes
(designated by CHHS on registration sheet).
 Gymnastics (Must provide own transportation)
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The Importance of a Well Rounded
Education
Test Scores
Community Service
Community Scholar
Ambassador Program
Requirements:
 State Endorsement Plan
 Three credits in the same language other
than English
 70% or higher in every course taken
 100 Hours of Community Service
 Please see the website for contact info &
further information.
Hints for Course Selection
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Choose classes that will challenge, but not
overwhelm you.
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Gains in GPA and class rank come from a
combination of challenging courses AND good
grades.
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Map out a time management plan identifying
preparation time for classes, time requirements
for extracurricular activities and free time.
Skyward Online Arena Scheduling
A
new scheduling process where students
will create their own class schedule in
Skyward based on courses they request in
February.
 Online arena scheduling will allow
parents to be more actively involved in
their student’s schedule.
 Students will know their unofficial
schedule for 9th grade by the end of this
school year.
Online Arena Scheduling
Steps
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Step 1: CHHS counselors meet with 8 grade students
to go over course requests for next year.
Students can enter and change course requests on
Skyward until February 26th.
Online Arena Scheduling Cont.
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Step 2: May 5-9 - 8th grade students log
back into Skyward Student Access to build
their 9th grade schedule.
The scheduling window opens at 7:00
a.m. on May 5 and closes at midnight
on May 9. Students may build their
schedule from home or can use a
computer at school.
Online Arena Scheduling Cont.
May 9 - GHS counselors will be on middle
school campuses to assist students with
scheduling needs.
 For additional information on Online
Arena Scheduling please visit the GCISD
or GHS website.
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