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January 2015

Graduation Requirements
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Earn 26 credits Recommended/Distinguished
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Pass End of Course Tests (EOCs)
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Have Good Attendance
If you hit a “speed bump” along the way consider your options:
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Credit restoration
Summer school
Retest for EOCs

Graduation Requirements
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Credit Requirement
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Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) – 26 credits
Recommended High School Plan (RHSP) – 26 credits
Minimum Plan – 22 credits
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Testing Requirement - EOCs
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English I
English II
Biology
Algebra I
US History

Graduation Credits
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4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
4.0
4.0
4 credits of Science 4.0
4 credits of Social Studies 4.0
2 years of Foreign Language2.0*
Speech/Health .5 each 1.0
P.E.
Fine Arts
1.0
1.0
Electives 5.0
*3 years of Foreign Language for Distinguished
Achievement + 4 additional measures

Graduation EOC Exams
English
9 th
English I
(Reading &
Writing)
10 th
English II
(Reading &
Writing)
Math
8 th or 9 th
Algebra I
Science
9 th
Biology
Social
Studies
Level II
Passing Standard
(satisfactory)
Level II
Passing Standard
(satisfactory)
Level II Passing
Standard
(satisfactory)
11 th
U.S. History
(includes US
History Dual)
Level II Passing
Standard
(satisfactory)

End of Course Exams
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Level III- Advanced Academic Performance
Performance in this category indicates students are well prepared for the next grade or course.
Level II - Satisfactory Academic Performance
Performance in this category indicates students are sufficiently prepared for the next grade or course.
Level I - Unsatisfactory Academic
Performance
Performance in this category indicates students are inadequately prepared for the next grade or course.

Graduation Requirements
Grades, Grades, Grades, Grades
End the year with a bang!
• Failed first semester?
• You can grade average your first & second semester to equal an average of a 70 for the year
• Must be done within the same school year
• Class rank lower than you’d like it to be?
• Work hard to bring up grades
• Choose appropriate course levels
• Behind in credits?
• Consider summer school or
• Correspondence courses
• Credit restoration for failed courses

End of Course Exams
What do YOU need to do to help ensure YOUR success?
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Be in class every day
Pay attention, ask questions
Do your homework
Put effort into your work . . .Study, study, study
Go to tutoring for extra help
Don’t get behind on classwork
Take advantage of re-teach and reassessment
Be positive

Course Selection
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Classroom Presentations
10 & 11 th grade – Jan 13 & 14, through English classes
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Parent Presentation
January 15
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Course Selections made on-line Jan 16-25 by students/parents
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Student/Counselor course selection review
Jan 26-March 25

Course Selection
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English
Social Studies
Math
Science
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Foreign Language?
Speech/Health?
Fine Arts?
1.0 PE?
Career Courses?
Course required by college

Course Selection
Seniors – Taking a full schedule
 Gives more academic preparation for college or a job
 Enhances study skills/organization
 Allows exploration of interests
 Shows colleges and scholarship committees you are serious about your education

Course Selection
 Academic
 Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)
 Dual Credit (Dual) - *Available Junior Year
 Advanced Placement (AP)
Challenged but not overwhelmed

College Credit
Students can earn both high school and college credits through Foster High
School and Wharton County Junior College, Texas State Technical School and/or UT
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Juniors - U.S. History Dual credit, WCJC
Seniors – English IV Dual credit, WCJC
Juniors & Seniors – Pre-Calculus Dual Credit, WCJC
Physics II – Scientific R&D, Dual WCJC
CTE Courses
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Advanced Construction Technology Dual, TSTC
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Advanced Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Dual TSTC
Medical Terminology Dual, WCJC
Emergency Medical Technician Dual, TSTC
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Dual, WCJC
Computer Technician Dual, TSTC
Automotive Technology Dual, TSTC
Advanced Automotive Technology Dual, TSTC
Diesel Mechanics Dual, TSTC
Diesel Mechanics II Dual, TSTC
ONRAMPS (UT-possible Dual Spring Semester)
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Pre-Calculus, Statistics and Thriving in Our Digital World

College Credit
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Counselors will hold Dual Credit meeting in May with students & provide information
Basic Steps
Complete online application for WCJC
Send high school transcript and EOC test scores
Complete Certificate for Early Admission form
Satisfy testing requirement
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Check to see if you are exempt
If not exempt, complete Pre-Assessment Activity for TSI
Take the TSI
4. Register for classes (July)
5. Pay fees by deadline
6. Repeat steps 4-5 for second semester classes in
November or December

Advanced Placement
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College level course taught in high school by specially trained high school teachers
National AP Exams given in May
Students earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP
Exam may receive college credit for the course
A score of 3, 4, or 5 counts as on of the
Advanced Measures for the DAP

Advanced Placement
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AP Testing - May 4 th – May 15 - This is your chance to prove your college readiness as defined by AP. AP test takers can strengthen your college admissions portfolio and possibly earn college credit or advanced placement.
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This year, we will be registering online with Total Registration, an online provider. Registration website: www.totalregistration.net/AP/445856
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Registration is open on March 2 through March 18 th at 4:00 pm.
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Late registration March 18 th at 4:00 through March 20 th .
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Each exam is $95. Free and reduced fees $25 for the first 3 tests and $59 for any test thereafter. Late fee is $10 for all students.
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For more information on AP exams, go to: www.collegeboard.org/apstudents (Bulletin for AP Students & Parents)

AP Exam Schedule
Date Morning Morning
May 4 th
May 5 th
May 6 th
May 7 th
May 8 th
May 11 th
May 12 th
May 13 th
Chemistry
Cal AB
Eng Lit
Comp Sci
German
Biology
US Govt
Eng Lang
Afternoon Afternoon
Enviro Sc.
Cal BC
Span Lang
US History
Psychology
Chinese
Japanese
Art History
AP Seminar
European Hist Studio Art
Music Theory Physics C
French Lang Span Lit
Statistics
May 14 th
May 15 th
World Hist
Micro Eco Latin
Italian Macro Eco

College Exploration
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Explore
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.connection.naviance.com/foster
Choose 3-5 colleges
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Location, size, cost
Special programs
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Visit the campus
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Two college visits during junior year
Two College visits during senior year
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Visit with College Career Facilitator, Mara Ustynik,
FHS room 1430
Attend LCISD’s College Night
Attend Financial Aid Program

High School Resume
What have you done during your four years of high school?
? Clubs, organizations
? Extracurricular activities
? Leadership positions
? Work experience
? Commitment to programs
? Volunteer experiences
? Awards
? Include both school related and community related experiences

College Admissions
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PSAT Test
Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test
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LCISD pays for all 10 th & 11th graders to take the
PSAT in October We encourage juniors especially for National Merit scholarship completion
Good practice for SAT and ACT tests
Monitor academic growth by comparing 10 th and 11 th grade PSAT scores
Prepare for PSAT by taking LCISD prep courses
For more information www.collegeboard.com

SAT/ACT Registration
2014-2015 SAT
TEST DATES AND DEADLINES www.collegeboard.com
Customer Service (866) 756-7346
Test Dates
March 14
May 2
June 6
Registration Deadline $50
February 13
April 6
May 8
Late Registration Deadline $77
March 3
April 21
May 27
2014-15 ACT TEST
DATES AND DEADLINES www.actstudent.org
(319) 337-1270
Make sure you register for the
***ACT Plus Writing***
Test Dates
February 7
April 18
June 13
Registration Deadline $50.50
January 9
March 13
May 8
Late Registration Deadline $71.50
January 16
March 27
May 22

Summer School
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Terry High School
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Registration will begin in late May
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Course offerings TBD

FHS Counselors
(832)223-3815