McKinney Boyd High School
Registration for the
2014-2015 School Year
Counselors
9th Grade (A-K) Rebecca Oaxaca
9th Grade (L-Z) Rachel Mitchell
10th – 12th Grades (A-E) Bob Bevenour
10th – 12th Grades (F-La) Mona Daley
10th – 12th Grades (Le-Ri) Samantha Lucia
10th – 12th Grades (Rj-Z) Sandi Shelton
Intervention Specialist Lisa Wingo
Registration: The Process
Current Juniors
Students will register through
their Social Studies classes on
the following dates:
 February 14: Receive
registration materials.
 February 18-20:
Meet with counselors and
register for 2014-2015 courses.
Registration: The Process
Current Sophomores
Students will register through
their Social Studies classes on
the following dates:
 February 21: Receive
registration materials
 February 24-27:
Meet with counselors and
register for 2014-2015 courses.
Registration: The Process
Current Freshmen
Students will register through
their Social Studies classes on
the following dates:
 March 17: Receive
registration materials
 March 18-21:
Meet with counselors and
register for 2014-2015 courses.
What you will need to register
Registration
card
completed
with parent
signature.
Important: You
must have
electives and 4
alternates listed
and ranked.
Electives
Alternates
The back of the
registration card lists
available elective
courses for your grade
level
Academic Planning Guide
2014-2015
The MISD Academic Planning Guide is the official
document outlining course descriptions,
requirements and policies, and other pertinent
information. It is extremely important to be familiar
with this document.
It is posted online and updated regularly. The online
version is the OFFICIAL standard.
The APG is available in the “Quick Links” section of the
MISD home page.
Looking at a Course Description
Read carefully in the APG:
Grade level
.5 unit = one semester
1 unit = two semesters
Prerequisites?
A prerequisite is a
course which must be
completed before you
are allowed to take
another
Example:
You must have
Principles of
Agriculture, Food and
Natural Resources
before you can take
Small Animal
Management
Applications and
Teacher Approval
Teacher approval or an
application is required
for certain courses
Example:
You must have teacher
approval from your
middle school art
teacher to take PreAP
Art I
What happens if I’m absent on
registration day?
You will need to make an
appointment to see your
counselor during Make-up
Registration:
•March 24-28
What do I sign up for?
First and foremost, courses needed for
graduation.
Let’s look at the
graduation requirements…
Requirements for Graduation:
see Academic Planning Guide
4 credits English
4 credits Math
4 credits Science
4 credits Social Studies
2 years of the same Language Other Than English
1 credit Fine Arts
.5 credit Professional Communications
.5 credit Health
1 credit P.E. or Athletics
5 credits of electives
Total of 26 credits needed to graduate
ENGLISH
Nothing can take the place of
English I, II, III, and IV
PreAP and AP English are weighted courses; open
enrollment
ESOL I and II are followed by English III and
English IV
MATHEMATICS
The sequence of courses is…
Algebra I
Algebra I
Geometry
Geometry
Algebra II
MMA
4th year of Math
(beyond Algebra II)
Algebra II
MATHEMATICS
The sequence of courses is…
Algebra I
See your current math
teacher or counselor if
unsure whether to take
Math Models or Algebra
II after Geometry
Geometry
MMA
Algebra II
Math Options Beyond Algebra II:
• Foundations of College Math
• PreAP or Academic Precalculus
• AP Statistics
• AP Computer Science
• Engineering Mathematics
• AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC
• Dual Credit College Algebra (.5 credit)
• Dual Credit Calculus for Business and Economics (. 5
credit)
Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide
Mathematics
Be cautious about advancing to pre-AP math
classes! Example: academic Algebra II to PreCalculus pre-AP.
The rigor of the pre-AP / AP curriculum is
significant! Be sure you are a good candidate
for this move.
SCIENCE
The sequence of courses is…
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
IPC
Physics or Principles
of Technology
Chemistry
4th year of Science
Physics or
Prin. of Technology
Science Options Beyond Physics:
• Astronomy
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Environmental Systems
• AP Biology (no longer double blocked)
• AP Chemistry (no longer double blocked)
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics-C
• AP Environmental Science
• Dual Credit Earth/Space Science & Lab
• Advanced Animal Science
• Forensic Science
Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide
Changes to Physics (after completing
Biology and Chemistry):
No longer offered--Pre-AP Physics
AP Physics B
Physics options--Academic Physics
AP Physics 1 (pre-requisite to AP
Physics 2 for senior year)
SOCIAL STUDIES
The sequence of courses is…
World Geography (or PreAP)
World History (or AP)
U.S. History (or AP)
Government/Economics (or AP)
Fine Arts
You need 1.0 credit in the same course.
Art / AP Art History
Theater
Choir
Band
Dance
AP Music Theory
Orchestra
Floral Design
World Language
2 years in the same language:
French
German
Latin
Spanish
American Sign Language
Chinese
Health and
Professional Communications
One semester of each.
Physical Education
P.E. classes (.5 credit each)
Partners P.E. (application process)
Cheerleading (try-out required)
Drill Team (try-out required)
Aerobic Dance
Band (fall semester only)
Off-campus P.E. (Must be an Olympic sport &
submit application. Fee of $100 per semester.)
Athletics—specify your sport when
completing your registration card.
Electives
Read carefully in the Academic Planning Guide:
Grade level requirements
Prerequisite requirements
Teacher recommendation / application / audition
Location (MHS/MNHS/MBHS)
If you do not meet the criteria of the course, including
the instructor’s approval, you will be removed and
placed in one of your alternate choices.
AVID
AVID is a college prep-class designed to help students get ready
for college!
In the AVID elective class you will:
• Learn Study & Organizational Skills
• Start Planning & Preparing for College
• Attend College Field Trips
• Develop Leadership Skills through Team Building
• Prepare for the SAT using ePrep
For more information, contact Mrs. Moranza at
tmoranza@mckinneyisd.net or stop by H213
NEW CLASSES
Architecture and Construction:
 “Principles of Architecture and Construction”




(10/11/12)
“Practicum in Construction Management: Supervision, Safety, and
Quality Control” 3 blocks at MHS. (12)
“Practicum in Construction Management: HVAC, Plumbing, &
Electrical” 3 blocks at MHS. (12)
“Practicum in Construction Management: Architecture & Design”
3 blocks at MHS. (12)
“Practicum in Construction Management: Building Trades &
Carpentry” 3 blocks at MHS. (12)
NEW CLASSES
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics:
 “Aviation Transportation Systems” 10/11/12.
 “Logistics, Planning, & Management in Aviation” (2
periods at MNHS) 11/12.
 “Practicum in Pilot Training” (2 periods at MNHS) 12.
 “Practicum in Aviation Mechanics” (2 periods at MNHS)
12.
NEW CLASSES
Information Technology:
 “IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software” (dual credit at
MBHS) 11/12
 “Networking +” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12
 “CCNA 1: Cisco Exploration 1—Networking Essentials”
(dual credit at MBHS) 11/12
 “Fundamentals of Info. Security +” (dual credit at MBHS)
11/12
 “CCNA 2: Cisco Exploration 2. Routing Protocols &
Concepts” (dual credit at MBHS) 11/12
NEW CLASSES
Health Science:
“Practicum in Health Science—Personal Training”
(2 periods at MNHS), 12
“Practicum in Health Science—Physical Therapy”
(2 periods at MNHS), 12
OTHER NEW CLASSES
• Chinese I
• Art & Media Communication II
• Leadership Education (ROTC) at
MHS
Electives
Read course descriptions before enrolling.
Some courses may not make if too few students
sign up for the course.
Some of your elective choices may conflict with one
another. We will choose which one to keep on your
schedule based on how you rank your choices.
Electives
List 4 alternate electives on your card and rank
them by importance. Make sure you have chosen
alternate courses you can live with!
If you don’t list any alternates, if we need to, we
will choose a course for you! (And, you won’t be
able to change it after the school year begins.)
CTE Clusters & Locations
CLUSTER
Starter Courses
Advanced Sequence
NAME
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Comm.
Business Management and Admin.
Education and Training
Finance
Health Science
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corr. & Security
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math
(All campuses- Gr.9 & up)
MBHS, MNHS, or MHS?
0905
0917
0924
0927
0934
0927 or 0939
0943
0949
0928 or 0959
0965
0972 or 0973
0985
varies by program
MHS
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
MNHS
ALL
MHS, MBHS
MNHS, MBHS
ALL
varies by program
Integrated Courses
To give students more opportunities to earn
credits, two courses may be integrated so that
the TEKS for both courses are taught
simultaneously during a single class period.
Upon successful completion, the student would
earn credit for both courses. Availability of
courses varies from campus to campus. Your
counselor can give you information about
integrated courses offered at Boyd High School.
Example: Health credit through
Principles of Health Science.
Distinguished Achievement
Program
3 years of a Language Other than English
Four Advanced Measures
Advanced measures meet the standards included in
19 TAC §74.13(a)(3). They reflect student performance at a
college or professional level and are assessed by external
evaluators.
Examples of Advanced Measures are:
 Original Research Project (limit 2)
 Test Data (AP Exams with 3 or higher; Commended score
on the PSAT/NMSQT)
 College / Dual Credit Courses (Eng, Gov, Econ or U.S.
History)
Details in the Academic Planning Guide
Dual Credit /Collin College
Requirements:
-Grade 11 or 12, on track to graduate within four
years
-Overall GPA 3.0
-Passed all sections of STAAR
-Meet Collin College requirements (including
tuition)
Dual Credit courses are given Pre-AP weighted
grade points.
Dual Credit /Collin College
Course Offerings:
– English Composition and Rhetoric (ENG1301
and 1302)
– Macroeconomics (Econ 2301)
– American Government (Govt 2302)
– United States History (HIST 1301 and 1302)
– College Algebra (MATH 1314)
Earth Science (GEOL 1401)
Stars and Galaxies (PHYS 1403)
- Calculus for Business and Economics (1325)
The AP Program
These courses offer high rigor (college level
expectations) and great preparation for your
college experience.
Some PreAP/AP courses have required
summer reading.
Be aware that these courses have “open”
enrollment, but there are strict guidelines in
your contract regarding exiting the course.
Choose courses wisely with consideration for
your overall schedule and your areas of
passion.
The AP Program (continued)
You should expect:
– 5-6 hours of outside work PER course PER
week.
– Challenging and interesting assignments
with a heavy emphasis on critical reading,
writing, and higher order thinking skills.
– To have strong organizational and time
management skills (pay attention to your
syllabus).
- Students may not exit an AP/PAP course
until after the fifteenth day of the semester.
- AP/PAP seminar Thursday, February 27
Pre-AP/AP Seminar
Our annual Pre-AP / AP Seminar
will be held at MBHS Thursday,
February 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Teachers and students will
describe in detail the various
aspects of our Pre-AP and AP
programs.
GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS
Freshman-9th
Sophomore-10th
Junior-11th
Senior-12th
0-5.5 credits
6-11.5 credits
12-17.5 credits
18+ credits
Classifications are made at the beginning of the
school year and will remain the same throughout
that school year.
Course Verification
In early May, course verifications
will be mailed home. Please
follow the instructions on the
form to make any course request
changes.
The deadline to make ALL changes
is June 5
.
Your Course Selections
After the school year begins, schedule changes will
be made ONLY according to the guidelines listed in
the Academic Planning Guide. This does not
include, “I changed my mind about an elective.”
So plan your year carefully.
Remember, our master schedule and staffing is
based on your original choices.
Senior Release
Seniors only
(5 of 7 courses)
All seniors must be enrolled in at least 5
credit-producing courses each semester. The
“Senior 5/7 Dismissal Program” form MUST
be completed and turned in to the counselors
this spring in order to have late arrival / early
dismissal next school year. When in doubt,
turn in the form!
Senior Release
Seniors only
(5 of 7 courses)
Must be on track to graduate.
All STAAR exams must be passed.
If any semester 1 classes are failed, senior release
periods will be removed for the second semester.
Sign up for 7 classes and alternates on your preregistration card. Be sure to indicate on your Senior
Release form what classes to drop in order to get
release periods.
Planning for College
Earn the highest grades you can early in high
school!
If you rank in the top 10% of your graduating
class, you are guaranteed admission to the Texas
public college of your choice (excludes the
University of Texas at Austin).
You must apply and meet the college deadlines,
even if top 10%.
Planning for College
Research potential colleges thoroughly!
Each one is different!
Start your resume and keep it current.
Community service / volunteering in a
leadership capacity is important.
Three GREAT Websites
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
www.naviance.com
Each one offers information on college
planning, career searching, test preparation,
and financial aid for college!
Individual Questions
Contact your current school counselor to
address any specific and specialized
questions.
Counselors will be available for
parent/student conferences by
appointment the weeks of April 14 – 18
and April 21 – 25.
The counseling center will be open until
6:00 p.m. three nights each of these
weeks.
New Videos!
Check out this site for video explanations and
discussions about our exciting programs at
Boyd:
– http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/sc
hool_websites/boyd/whatsgreatatboyd.htm
Have a great
school year in
2014-2015!