Manvel High School
Counseling Department
10th Grade Parent Meeting
January 28, 2016
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AGENDA
Graduation Requirements
Endorsements
Career Pathways
STAAR Exams
Calculating GPA & Rank
Options for High School Credit (original/recovery)
Course Selection
4 Year Plans
Advanced Academics (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
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Dual Credit
Counseling Team
A-Con
Valerie Hoffpauir
vhoffpauir@alvinisd.net
(281) 245-3108
Coo-Ge
Enitsha Cooper
eallencooper@alvinisd.net
(281) 245-2218
Gi-Li
Jamie McRae
jmcrae@alvinisd.net
(281) 245-2114
Ll-O
Ashley Burns
aburns@alvinisd.net
(281) 245-3021
P-Sh
Joy Helton
jhelton@alvinisd.net
(281) 245-2875
Si-Z
Amanda Wade
awade@alvinisd.net
(281) 245-3089
Alfredia Foster
Monica Silvas
Kushana Collier
Beth Bartlett
afoster@alvinisd.net
msilvas@alvinisd.net
kcollier@alvinisd.net
bbartlett@alvinisd.net
Lead Counselor
ACC Dual Credit Advisor
College & Career
Counselor Clerk
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Student Classifications
Less than 6 credits
Freshman
Minimum 6 credits
Sophomore
Minimum 12 credits
Junior
Minimum 19 credits
Senior
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Graduation
Requirements
Foundation High Program
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Foundation High School Program
Courses Required
Credits
English (English I, English II, English III + 4th English credit)
4 credits
Math (Alg. 1, Geometry, Adv. Math credit)
3 Credits
Science (Biology, two adv. Science credits)
3 Credits
3 Social Studies (US History, Govt., Econ., & World Hist. or W. Geo.)
3 Credits
Languages other than English (LOTE 1 + LOTE 2)
2 Credits
Fine Art (Art, Band, Choir, Theater Arts, Dance, Floral Design)
1 Credit
PE
1 Credit
Speech
½ Credit
Electives
4 ½ Credits
TOTAL STATE CREDITS
22 Credits
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Foundation Plan + Endorsements
Courses Required
Credits
English (English I, English II, English III + 4th English credit)
4 credits
Math (Alg. 1, Geometry, 2 Adv. Math credit)
4 Credits
Science (Biology, 3 Adv. Science credits)
4 Credits
3 Social Studies (US History, Govt., Econ., & World Hist. or W. Geo.)
3 Credits
Languages other than English (LOTE 1 + LOTE 2)
2 Credits
Fine Art (Art, Band, Choir, Theater Arts, Dance, Floral Design)
1 Credit
PE
1 Credit
Speech
½ Credit
Electives (2 additional credits in endorsement area)
6 ½ Credits
TOTAL STATE CREDITS
26 Credits
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Endorsements
Arts and Humanities
Public Services
Business and Industry
STEM
Multidisciplinary
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Career Pathways (Arts & Humanities)
Fine Arts (Visual Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theater Arts)
Languages other than English (4 credits)
Social Studies (5 credits)
AVID (4 credits)
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Career Pathways (Business & Industry)
Animal Science
Ag. Mechanics
Welding
Construction
HVAC
Auto Collision Repair
Automotive Technology
Marketing
AV Production
Fashion Design
Debate
Graphic Design
Journalism
Computer Maintenance
Finance
Business Management
Culinary
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Career Pathways (Public Service)
Cosmetology
Health Science
Law Enforcement
Education & Training
Military Science (ROTC)
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Career Pathway (STEM)
Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Combination
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Multidisciplinary
• Complete 4 advanced courses that prepare the student to enter the
workforce or postsecondary education without remediation from within one
endorsement or 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 selected from English,
Math, Science or Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts
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Distinguished Level of Achievement
• Successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High
School Program
• Completing at least one endorsement
• Completing 4 credits in English, 4 credits in Science and 4 credits in math to
include Algebra 2.
To qualify for Top 10% Automatic Admissions, students must graduate at
the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
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Performance Acknowledgements
Students may earn performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance
in/on one of the following:
1. Dual Credit Courses
2. AP Exam
3. PSAT, SAT, ACT
4. Bilingualism or Biliteracy
5. Obtaining a national or internationally business or industry certification or
license.
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Foundation High School Program
Performance Acknowledgement(s)
Distinguished Level
of Achievement
Endorsement(s)
Foundation Plan
22 credits
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State Assessment
All students are required to take and pass 5 STAAR End of Course Exams to be
eligible to graduate.
1. English 1
2. Algebra 1
3. Biology
4. English 2
5. US History
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Grade Point Average & Rank
Grade Point Average
Cumulative of all courses taken in high school
Calculated on 4.0 and 6.0 scale
Challenging courses receive higher grade points (PAP/AP/DC)
Class Rank
Calculated based upon the 6.0 grading scale
A measure of student’s performance in comparison to other students in the
class.
Colleges consider GPA and class rank in their admissions process
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How to calculate GPA (Weighted)
• Using your student's transcript, locate the semester grades for each class
completed.
• Using the GPA scale locate the grade point assigned for that grade.
• Add the grade points.
• Divide by the total number of classes
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Calculating the Unweighted GPA (4.0)
Grade Point Scale for 4.0 GPA
Grade on Transcript
Grade Points
90-100
4 points
80-89
3 points
75-79
2 points
70-74
1 point
69 – below
0 points
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Sample GPA Calculation (6.0 and 4.0)
Course
Grade
Grade Points
Course
Grade
Grade Points
English 1 PAP
92
6.2
English 1 PAP
92
4.0
W. Hist. AP
85
6.5
W. Hist. AP
85
3.0
Alg. 1
78
3.8
Alg. 1
78
2.0
Bio. PAP
91
6.1
Bio. PAP
91
4.0
Art 1
92
5.2
Art 1
92
4.0
Spanish 1
83
4.3
Spanish 1
83
3.0
Football 1
100
6.0
Football 1
100
4.0
Total Grade
Points
38.1
Total Grade
Points
24
Total # of grades
7
Total # of grades
7
6.0 GPA
5.44285
4.0 GPA
3.42857
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How Does a Failing Grade Affect GPA
Course
Grade
Grade Points (4.0)
Grade Points (6.0)
English 1 PAP
92
4.0
6.1
Algebra 1
60
0
0
W. Hist. AP
78
3.0
6.5
Biology PAP
91
4.0
4.8
Spanish 1
92
4.0
4.3
Art 1
83
3.0
5.2
Football 1
100
4.0
6.0
Total grade points
22
32.9
Total # of grades
7
7
GPA =
3.14285
4.70000
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Options for Earning and Recovering Credit
Summer School
Register for courses with Counselor in May
Regular High School and Dual Credit Courses available
Courses taken for recovery and advancement will have a fee
Correspondence
Texas Tech / UT K-12 High School
You pay cost for course and any textbooks
Final exam must be taken here at MHS with a proctor
www.ttuisd.ttu.edu
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Options for Earning and Recovering Credit
Credit by Exam (CBE) - no prior instruction
Given in the summer as well as during the school year
$25 refundable deposit
Must score 80% or higher to receive credit
Credit Recovery Exam - with prior instruction
Failing grade must have been between 60-69 to qualify
$25 non-refundable fee (maximum of $100)
Must score 70% or higher to recover credit
Compass Learning
Online credit recovery program
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Course Selection Process
● Counselors met with all 10th grade students in class to review graduation
requirements.
● All 10th grade students received a course selection sheet on January 27,
2016.
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Must be completely filled out
Designate an Endorsement
Select 7 total classes
Write in alternate elective courses
Teacher initials for PAP/AP courses
Parent signature
ALL FORMS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2016
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4 Year Plans
• Students met individually with their Counselor as 9th graders and completed a
4 Year plan.
• Counselors will review students plans and check that the students current
course choices are on on track to complete graduation requirements.
Students wishing to change their endorsement MUST inform their counselor
and schedule a meeting to make the necessary changes.
• These plans will be reviewed each year that the student is in high school.
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QUESTIONS
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