Course Selection Time!
Class of 2017
Junior to Senior Year
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2016-2017 Seniors
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Class Standing
Q: How many credits do I need to be
considered a senior next year?
A: You must have earned 18 credits by the
end of the summer to be classified as a
senior in August. If you are classified as
a junior in August but you are on track to
graduate in at the end of the first
semester, you can then be reclassified
as a senior in January.
Graduation Credits
Q: How many credits do I need to graduate?
A: It depends on the graduation plan:
Distinguished: 28 credits + 4 advanced
measures
Recommended: 28 credits
Minimum: 25 credits
Course Selections
Q: How do I begin to fill out my
course selections for next year?
A: Start with the courses you are
required to take for graduation
under your graduation plan. Then
list your electives in order of
preference
Whitehouse Recommended PLAN
28 credits
 English I, II, III, & IV
 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & 4th Math Choice
(Math Models for Recommended Plan if taken
before Algebra II)
 Biology, Chemistry, Physics & 4th Science Choice
(IPC for Rec. Plan if taken before Chem. & Physics)
 World Geography, World History, & US History
 Government ½ cr.
 Economics ½ cr.
 Physical Education l cr.
 Language Other Than English 2 cr.
 Fine Arts 1 cr.
 Communications Applications (Speech) ½ cr.
 Health ½ cr.
and
Study Skills ½ cr.
 Technology Credit 1 cr.
Core Options:
English
Q: What are my options for English IV?
A: You may choose from:
1. English IV
2. English IV AP (with approval)
3. English IV dual-credit on-campus
(only if you have completed English
1301 & 1302 at WHS, at TJC, or
through AP scores)
4. English IV dual-credit off-campus
(English 1301/1302 OR 2332/2333 if
you already have credit for 1301/1302)
Core Options: Math
Q: What are options for my 4th math?
A: This depends on your graduation
plan and your current math class.
Algebra 2 or PAP Algebra 2
Pre-Calc or PAP Pre-Calc.
AP Calculus AB (or Dual Cr. Calc)
Indep. Study Math (Fund. Coll. Math)
Coll. Algebra/AP or DC Statistics
Core Options:
Science
Q: What are my options for 4th elective
science courses?
A: You may choose from:
1. Astronomy
2. Anatomy & Physiology (Honors)
3. Environmental Systems
4. Earth and Space Science
5. An AP class in another science area
(only with pre-requisite and approval)
6. Adv. Animal Science
Core Options: Social
Studies
Q: What are my options for my Government
credit?
A: The following are options for fulfilling the
Government requirement:
1. United States Government
2. AP United states Government
3. Dual Credit Government off-campus
(GOVT 2305)
Core Options: Social
Studies (cont.)
Q: What are my options for my
Economics credit?
A: The following are options for
fulfilling the Economics requirement:
1. Economics
2. Dual Credit Economics off-campus
(must complete both ECON 2301 and
2302)
Choosing Electives
Q: How do go about choosing my
electives for next year?
A: Make sure you include activities that
are important to you such as band,
athletics, theatre, choir, debate,
yearbook, newspaper, etc. Then look
at your program of study for
guidance.
Whitehouse ISD
Career and Technical
Education Department
CAREER &
TECHNOLOGY
Welding
Engineering Design
Architectural Design
Construction Tech
Broad-Field Ag Tech
Certified Vet Ass’t
Horticulture & Landscape
Computer Information
Computer Programming
Graphic Design
Journ/Photography
Business
Banking & Finance
General Business
CNA
RN or LVN
Pharmacy Tech
Culinary Arts
CAREER &
TECHNOLOGY
Education & Training
Child Care (Pre-K)
Counseling
Pre-Law
“Undecided”
Alternate Choices
Q: Is it really important for me to select 3
alternates?
A: YES, YES, YES!! Alternates are very
important – especially in the senior year.
That is the year where we see the most
conflicts in students schedules so there is a
good chance your counselor will have to
use one or more of your alternates to
complete your schedule next year.
B. Choose Alt. Science for A&P or Adv. Animal
Student Aide
Q: How can I request to be a student
aide next year?
A: You must fill out an application to be
considered for student aide. If you
want to request a teacher or office
position, make sure you note that on
your application. It would help to
have the teacher or office supervisor
initial the request as well. Staff Aide
is limited to one period a day.
SENIOR RELEASE
• Contract
• Maximum of 2 periods: (1st, 1st-2nd, 1st &
8th, 8th, 7th & 8th)
• Must not be on campus during period(s) of
Sr. Release
• Passed all EOCs
• Classified as a Senior in August, 2016
Dual-Credit
Q: How do I know if I am eligible to sign up for dualcredit courses?
A: You are eligible to sign up for dual-credit classes if:
1. You meet the criteria for admission into the
Honors program as listed in the Course Selection
Guide
2. You meet the testing eligibility requirements of
TJC through the TSI tests OR be exempt based
on your scores on your SAT, ACT, EOC
3. You complete the application for admission for
TJC ONLINE and get assigned an “A” number.
TSI (TX Success
Initiative) Exemptions
Q: How do I know what test scores I need to register?
A: To determine eligibility, you must do the
following:
1. Check with your counselor to see if your SAT or
ACT or EOC scores exempt you from the TSI
2. If not exempt, arrange to take the TSI Test at TJC
A TSI Pre-assessment is required online
Cost is $35
Refer to handout for more details
TSI Testing
Q: If I am not exempt, how do I go about scheduling the TSI?
A: Steps to Take a Test at TJC Testing Center:
1. Complete a TJC Admission application ONLINE
2. Complete the TSI Pre-Assessment online BEFORE taking
the TSI
3. Call the testing center at 903-510-2617 to confirm hours for
testing and availability
4. Cost is $35
5. You must have your “A” number, a photo ID and the PreAssessment printout to take the test
6. When you get your scores, give a copy to your high school
counselor so he/she can register you for classes as long as
you score high enough on the test to be eligible
Off-Campus DualCredit
Q: When can I take my classes at TJC?
A: You may schedule your TJC classes:
1. Anytime during the summer.
2. During the school year. You may be excused
from the WHS campus the first 3 periods of the
day or the last 3 periods of the day to attend
classes at TJC. If you choose morning classes,
you must be in your seat at WHS by 10:30. For
afternoon you must allow yourself enough time to
get to your afternoon classes from the high school
if you leave after 5th period or Lunch (at 1:00)…?
Off-Campus DualCredit Offerings
Q: Which courses can I take at TJC and receive dual
credit?
A: The following are off-campus dual credit classes:
1. English IV (ENG 1301 & 1302 OR 2332 & 2333)
2. United States Government (GOVT 2305)
3. Spanish III (Span 1411 & 1412)
4. American Sign Language (SGNL 1301 & 1302) *2
high school credits
5. Economics (ECON 2301 & 2302) *Both required
6. Speech 1315
Dual Credit OffCampus Registration
Q: How do I go about registering for Dual Credit
classes taken at TJC ?
A: You must FIRST see your high school
counselor to get the Dual/College Credit
Permission form, Transcript, and Test Scores &
TJC Admissions App-if needed. Then you will
take that form (and payment) to the Dual-Credit
office at TJC located in Jenkins Hall, Room 106.
The Summer registration windows are as follows:
• Summer I : April 5-June 5 (Pmt. Due June 2)
• Mid-Summer: April 5-June 19 (Pmt. Due June 16)
• Summer II: April 5-July 7 (Pmt. Due July 7)
Off-Campus DualCredit fees & dates
Q: How much do TJC courses cost?
SUMMER, 2016…TENTATIVE (2/11/16)
A: Out-of-TJC District:
3 Cr. Hrs: $499 (+ $24, If Online)
4 Cr. Hrs: $630 + Lab Fee, if applicable
B: In-TJC District:
3 Cr. Hrs: $349 (+ $24, If Online)
4 Cr. Hrs: $430 + Lab Fee, if applicable
Dual Credit OnCampus Registration
Q: How do I go about registering for Dual Credit classes
taken at WHS?
A: Your counselor will complete a registration form based on
the dual credit courses you signed up for at WHS. The
counselor will also provide a copy of Test scores (if
required for exemption) and a transcript. If you have done
dual-credit at TJC before, all you need to do is show up at
registration with payment. If you are new to TJC, you will
also need to complete a TJC Admissions Application and
test scores. Also, if you passed the TSI, bring a copy of
those scores with you. Registration is held one day each
semester on the WHS campus. Fall registration usually
coincides with one of the high school registration dates in
August.
On-Campus DualCredit Offerings
Q: Which courses can I take at WHS and receive dual
credit?
A: The following are the on-campus dual credit classes
FOR SENIORS:
1. English IV (ENG 2332 & 2333)
2. Spanish III (SPAN 1411 & 1412)
3. Calculus I ( MATH 2413)
4. Statistics ( MATH 1342)
5. Art III (ART 1301)
1. (College Algebra for College Credit Only)
2. Speech 1315 (at TJC campus only)
Summer Courses
Q: Can I take courses over the
summer ?
A: Yes, you can take courses
through virtual school (online)
and/or through dual credit at TJC.
WHS summer school is for credit
recovery only.
Virtual School
Q: How does virtual school work?
A: All work for a virtual school class is done
online on your own, except for the
semester exams which must be taken in
the counseling office. The fee is $52 per
class which can be refunded if you finish
and pass by the reimbursement deadline.
See your counselor the first week of May
to register for summer virtual school.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED
NCAA Scholarship
Q: What things do I need to do to secure
NCAA eligibility?
A: You need to do the following:
1.
This spring you need to go online and register at
www.ncaa.org
2.
When you take the SAT or ACT this spring include the
NCAA as one of the places your scores will be sent. (code
9999)
3.
At the end of the junior year go back online and get the
NCAA transcript release form to mail them a transcript
WHS Counselor
Web page
Q: Where can I find information I need?
A: You may visit the Counselor’s Corner at
whitehouseisd.org for the following:
1. Course Selection Guide
2. PowerPoint presentations
3. Newsletters
4. Announcements & Important dates
5. Scholarship updates
6. Test dates
7. Parent Meetings
Failing to Plan
Is Planning to Fail –
Choose Your Courses
Wisely !!