Freshman Counseling
Staff
Laury Good
Last Names A - K
Angele Fowler
Last Names
Cathy Bannert
Administrative Asst.
L-Z
Semester Grades
All daily grades, quizzes, and test grades will be
recorded as numbers in the grade book. Six weeks
and semester grades will also be averaged and
recorded on the report card numerically. At this time,
the final exam counts 15% of the semester grade.
The three 6-weeks count for 85% total.
Semester Grade
Note: This is subject to change based on legislative decisions.
Profile of a Successful
Pre AP Student
• Professes interest in subject selected
• Maintains excellent study habits
• Plans ahead on long term projects
• Asks questions and participates in class
• Perseveres when faced with challenging material.
• Refuses to give up when the “going gets tough.”
• Balances academic load with outside commitments
• Meets Pre AP entry guidelines
New Exit Guidelines
for Pre AP/AP Courses
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Students petitioning to exit a Pre AP or AP course must
meet the following criteria: conference with the teacher,
completion of course assignments and attendance at
recommended tutorials.
The petition for exit may or may not be granted by the
campus. Granting the petition is based on input from the
teacher, student performance in the course, availability of
space in other courses and the timing of the request.
Students experiencing success (able to maintain a C or
better SEMESTER AVERAGE) in the course should remain in
the course for the semester. Refer to the course catalog for
more details.
English 1
0101 English 1
0111 English 1 Pre-AP
0107 English 1 Pre-AP/GT
Math
0211 Algebra I
0223 Geometry
0224 Geometry Pre AP
0226 Geometry Pre AP/GT
0261 Algebra II
0262 Algebra II Pre AP
0263 Algebra II Pre AP/GT
*Algebra I is the prerequisite for Geometry
**Geometry is the prerequisite for Algebra II
Suggested Requirements for
Entrance into Pre AP Geometry
•Recommended minimum 8th grade Algebra average of
90%
•Students should have a good work ethic
•Students should be able to apply concepts on tests and
quizzes which require higher level thinking
•Students should enjoy math or be interested in math
•Students learn math concepts quickly
Science
0411 Biology
0412 Biology Pre-AP
0410 Biology Pre-AP/GT
Suggested Requirements for
Entrance into Pre AP Biology
• 85 or above in all junior high science classes
• Highly recommended to have taken Algebra I
in 8th grade
• This is a time intensive course that requires a
great deal of studying
• Organized and self-motivated learner with good
study habits
Social Studies
0341 World Geography
0343 World Geography Pre-AP
0344 World Geography Pre-AP/GT
• Choose World Geography even if planning to take in summer
school.
• Student must indicate “ss” on course selection sheet so the
counselor is aware and will place student in one of the
chosen alternate courses once grades have been received.
Study Hall
• May take for NO credit
• Course number 0020
Foreign Languages
6110 French 1
6210 German 1
6310 Spanish 1
6320 Spanish 2
6361 SpSpSp 1* (1st sem. =1 credit)
6362 SpSpSp 2* (2nd sem. =1 credit)
*Native speaker class
Foreign Languages
6710 American Sign Language
6410 Japanese
6810 Chinese
Foreign Language credit may also be
earned through Credit by Exam. See
your 8th grade counselor for application
and spring testing times and days.
Athletics
Football
Track
Soccer
Volleyball
Softball
Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Diving
Cross Country
Wrestling
Swimming
Trainer
Baseball
Alternate Electives
Choose 3 alternate courses in case a
course you have selected is unavailable.
Choose wisely as staffing is determined
by your selections.
Students will be held responsible for
their course selections.
Course availability is determined by students’ course
selections. Following verification of course selections, changes
for the 2015-2016 school year will be allowed only in the
following cases:
1. Error in scheduling by the school (data entry error);
2. Student has not met course prerequisites;
3. Student has already earned credit for the course;
4. Change in program (athletics, fine arts, etc. );
5. Level changes as recommended by the teacher/counselor,
with parental and principal approval;
6. Student did not meet standard on the STAAR/EOC Exam.
*Please make your selections carefully. Many changes will not
be possible due to class availability and scheduling conflicts.
A Successful Cougar
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HOMEWORK Counts!
Academics Count!
Studies each night and read textbooks.
Gets involved in school activities.
Tries out for an athletic team. Joins a club, does
volunteer service hours for the CATS program.
• Respects CRHS traditions and rules!
• Talks with their teachers, counselors, and
principals.
Junior High Course Selection
• BJH-January 20th
• CRJH-January 22nd
• Students will receive course catalogs, and
course selection sheets at that time.
• For student specific questions, please contact
your student’s 8th grade counselor.
Endorsements
• It is very important that you choose an
endorsement.
• Refer to page 11 of your course catalog for
endorsement options.
STEM
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies