Begin with the end in mind:
• What do you want to study?
• What are your career goals?
• Do you want to attend the Career Center?

• Get Involved
• Join Clubs and Organizations
• Participate in Fine Arts and
Athletics
• Take Harder Courses Whenever
Possible
Colleges are looking for well-rounded students!

Semester 1
English 2A
Semester 2
English 2B
Geometry A
Chemistry A
Geometry B
Chemistry B
World History A World History B
Principles of Hospitality Lifetime Nutrition
Spanish 2A
Art 1A
Spanish 2B
Art 1B

• Credit:
– A credit is what you earn when you pass one full year of one class.
– A one semester class will earn ½ credit when passed.
– English 2 = 1 credit = year-long class
– Professional Communications= .5 credit = semester class
– You will need a total of 26 credits to graduate

• In high school you move up grades according to credits, not years.
– Freshman
– Sophomore
Promotion from 8
5.5 to 11.5 credits th grade
– Junior
– Senior
12 to 18.5 credits
19 plus credits

Pre-AP and AP? What are the Benefits
• Better preparation for college
• Better preparation for SAT/ACT
• More scholarship opportunities
• AP classes can help you earn college credits
• Extra points added to your GPA
Pre-AP and AP classes are available to all students. Discuss taking these courses with your parents and teachers. Check the district website for the summer reading assignment.

What if I decide Pre-AP or AP is not for me after school starts?
• A schedule change may be considered after the 3 rd week of the course. This gives you time to adjust to the teacher and assignments thus giving you time to be successful!
• During that time we want you to attend tutorials and to turn in all of your work.
• If you are still struggling in the course, a meeting will be held with your parents, your teacher, your counselor, an administrator, and you.
• During the meeting, a decision will be made whether it is in your best interest to drop to a lower level or to stay in the class with an improvement plan.
 Pre-AP and AP classes take extra time, effort and a commitment from you, but you can do it!

• English I Pre-AP
• English II Pre-AP
• Algebra I Pre-AP
• Geometry Pre-AP
• Algebra II Pre-AP
• Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
• Biology Pre-AP
• Chemistry Pre-AP
• Physics Pre-AP
• World Geography Pre-AP
• Art I Pre-AP
• Art II Drawing Pre-AP
• Art III Drawing Pre-AP
• Art III Graphic Design Pre-AP
• Art III Photography Pre-AP
• Art III Sculpture Pre-AP
• French III Pre-AP
• German III Pre-AP
• Spanish III Pre-AP
• Spanish V Literature Pre-AP for Spanish Speakers *
• Computer Science Pre-AP

• English III AP
• English IV AP
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• Statistics AP
• Biology AP
• Chemistry AP
• Physics AP
• Environmental Science AP
• Human Geography AP
• World History AP
• European History AP
• U.S. History AP
• U.S. Government AP
• Economics AP
• Art IV Drawing Portfolio
AP
• Art IV 2-D Design
Portfolio AP
• Music Theory AP
• French IV AP
• German IV AP
• Spanish IV AP
• Spanish V Literature AP
• Computer Science AP

Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in
May.
Students may gain college credit for AP test scores of 3 or above.
The awarding of college credit is based upon individual university policies and standards.
• There is a cost for the exam.
• Fee-reduced exams – The
College Board and the
State of Texas will pay a portion of the fees for students who are currently receiving free or reduced lunches. See your counselor or college access specialist for eligibility requirements .

A partnership between Tarrant County
College Northwest Campus and Eagle
Mountain -Saginaw ISD provides opportunities for students to gain both high school and college credit at the same time.
Eligibility:
• Completion of high school sophomore year
• Overall grade “B” average
Classes offered on campus:
• Obtain permission from the high school
• Senior English
• U.S. History
• Government
• Economics
• College Algebra
/Trigonometry
• Business Information
Management 2
• Advanced Aircraft
Technology
• Fire Fighter I
• Enroll at the college/university offering the course(s)
• Meet the entrance requirements of the college/university including the required placement exams
Cost:
• Approximately $165 per three hour class (based upon current Tarrant
County College tuition rates)
• Textbooks

• Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the semester grades you earn in every class you take for state credit towards graduation.
• For students who entered high school prior to 2013-2014, Pre-AP and AP classes give you 10 extra points per semester calculated into your GPA.

• Earn a grade point average (GPA) in the top 10% of graduating class
– Top 7% for University of Texas at
Austin (may vary year to year)
• Recommended or Distinguished Plan
• Satisfy ACT college readiness benchmark or score 1500 of 2400 on SAT
• Meet all application and transcript submission deadlines

• Use the key located at the bottom to help you understand the coding system.
• There is no class rank or GPA on your transcripts because the updated ones are not available at this time.
• Please check that all your courses and grades listed appear correctly.

Recommended Graduation
Plan Requirements
• English 4 credits
√ English 1- regular or Pre-AP
√ English 2 - regular or Pre-AP
√ English 3 - regular, dual credit or AP
√ English 4 - regular, dual credit or AP

Requirements cont.
• Math 4 credits
 Algebra 1 - regular or Pre-AP
 Geometry - regular or Pre-AP
 Algebra 2 - regular or Pre-AP
 1 state-approved math credit - regular, dual credit or AP
 Math Models and Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, if selected, must be taken prior to Algebra 2

Requirements cont.
• Science 4 credits
 Biology - regular or Pre-AP
 Chemistry - regular or Pre-AP
 Physics - regular or Pre-AP
 1 state-approved science credit – regular or AP

Requirements cont.
• Social Studies 4 credits
 World Geography or AP Human
Geography
 World History - regular or AP
 U.S. History - regular, dual credit or
AP
 Government - regular, dual credit or
AP (.5)
 Economics - regular, dual credit or
AP (.5)

Requirements cont.
Recommended Plan = 2 credits
Distinguished Plan = 3 years
German
French
Spanish

Requirements cont.
– Band (full year) – requires tryout
– Dance - requires tryout for Drill Team but not for dance class
– Art
– Theater Arts
– Technical Theater Arts
– Choir – open to all students but requires tryout to determine which choir you will be placed in.

Requirements cont.
• PE/Athletics 1 credit
May be fulfilled by:
– Athletics
– Marching Band (1 st semester)
– Drill Team (1 st semester)
– Cheerleading
– Gymnastics
– ROTC
– Aerobic Activities (taken with Dance 1)
Students may earn a maximum of 4 state physical education credits through any combination of physical education courses and/or substitutions.

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Football
• Soccer
• Gymnastics
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
Coach approval is required for all sports. Please be listening for announcements about tryouts.
Remember, in high school, sports are played on a competitive level.
Some sports hold summer camps with required participation. Before and after school practices and attendance at games are mandatory .

Requirements cont.
• Speech .5 Credit (Professional Communications or Communication Applications)
• Health .5 Credit (A full year of Principles of
Health Science will fulfill this requirement.)
• Career and Technology 1.0 Credit
• Electives 4.0 credits
 3.0 on Distinguished Achievement Program

Distinguished Achievement Program:
Recommended Program with Specific
Acceptable Math and Science Courses
3 Levels of the Same Language
4 Advanced Measures
ADVANCED MEASURES
Score of 3 or above on an AP exam (AP exams taken during the senior year will be verified after graduation.)
Original research/project of professional quality as judged by a panel of experts
Score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the
National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College
Board; or as part of the National Achievement
Scholarship program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses, including local articulation, with a grade of A or B
#
ALLOWED APPROVAL
1-4 None
1-2
1
1-4
Prior
None
Prior

Testing Requirements
For students who entered high school before 2011-2012, the
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test, evaluates student learning based on the state-required curriculum, the Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Students are tested in the areas of mathematics, reading, language arts, science, and social studies. By law, Texas students must pass the TAKS test in order to graduate from high school. The exit level
TAKS test is given in the spring of the junior year.

Using your transcript and the graduation requirements sheet, draw a line through courses for which you have credit. (If missing credit for a semester of a course, write A or B next to the course designating the semester you are lacking.)
Need 1

The Course
Description
Handbook for
2013-2014 is available online and in the counseling office for review.

 Applied Algebra II/Applied Physics
 Engineering Mathematics
 Mathematical Applications in Agriculture
 AP European History
 Advanced Architectural Design
 Advanced Engineering Aeroscience
 Fire Fighter I
 Practicum in HST-Sports Medicine
 Principles and Elements of Floral Design
 Adventure/Outdoor Education

• Choose your courses carefully.
• Talk with your teachers and ask for their advice.
• Check requirements of colleges you are interested in attending.
• Check Programs of Study for elective choices based on possible career choices.
• Make sure you have the prerequisites.
• ALL courses count in your GPA except local credit classes like office aid.

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD wants to encourage students to pursue their areas of special talents and interests to enrich their academic achievement. The District is offering to juniors and seniors the option of taking up to 2.0 credits from the following list of courses on a pass/fail basis:
Athletics; Cheerleading; Band; Choir; Drill Team; Theatre;
Architectural Design; Engineering Design and Presentation;
Advanced Engineering–Aeroscience; Robotics and Automation;
Digital and Interactive Media; Web Technologies; BIM I; Business
Management; Accounting II; Entrepreneurship; Counseling and
Mental Health; Anatomy & Physiology (if have met science graduation requirements); Medical Microbiology/Pathophysiology (if have met science graduation requirements).
*Note: There may be instances where Pass/Fail is not the best option. Request to see your counselor for more information and an application form.

You must fill out a registration worksheet regardless of plans to move next year. We will reserve your classes in case something changes.

• Use a pencil.
• Complete the top section.
Circle the school you will be attending and fill out the demographic information neatly. Please print so we can easily read it.

• Choose your core courses.
English
A B
____ ____ 1035 English II Pre-AP
____ ____ 1030 English III
____ ____ 1035 English III AP
Make an X on the A and B column for the English class that you would like to take.

• Choose your core courses.
Mathematics
A B
____ ____ 1220 Geometry
____ ____ 1225 Geometry Pre-AP
____ ____ 1240 Math Models
____ ____ 5298 Mathematical App. in Ag.
____ ____ 1230 Algebra II
____ ____ 1232 Applied Algebra II
____ ____ 1235 Algebra II Pre-AP
____ ____ 12?? Others Listed
Math Models and
Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, if selected, must be taken prior to
Algebra 2. Talk with your math teacher about which class is most appropriate for you.

• Choose your core courses cont.
Science
A B
____ ____ 1390 Integrated Physics & Chemistry
____ ____ 1320 Chemistry I
____ ____ 1325 Chemistry I Pre-AP
____ ____ 1330 Physics I
____ ____ 1332 Applied Physics I
____ ____ 1335 Physics I Pre-AP

• Choose your core courses cont.
Social Studies
A B
____ ____ 1420 World History
____ ____ 1425 World History AP
____ ____ 1430 U.S. History
____ ____ 1435 U.S. History AP
____ ____ 1433 TCC Dual Credit U.S. History

• Choose 3 credits of elective classes. You may choose
3 year long classes or a combination of year long and semester classes.
• Choose at least 3 alternates. Write in the name of the desired class and the course number.
It is possible that the courses that you choose will fill up or will not work with your schedule, so it is very important to pick at least three alternates. If you do not write down alternates, we will choose them for you.
• Future juniors and seniors only may be counseling, office or teacher aides.
• Seniors only may have late arrival and/or early release.

 Discuss the courses you are choosing with your parents tonight.
 You and your parents must sign and date the registration worksheet.
 Double check to make sure 7 credits of courses are selected
(or 14 x’s are in the blanks).
 Make sure you have listed 3 alternates.
 Bring your completed/signed form with you at your assigned time. Counselors will assist you in entering your requests into the computer. You and your parents may view your selections and you will be able to make changes until February 22 nd .
 Counselors will meet with you individually to answer questions and help in any way needed.

After Online Registration closes on February 22nd, you may request a change by picking up a
Schedule Change Request form from the counseling office. These forms will be available after spring break.
All changes to requests must be returned to your high school by June 15, 2013.

 You are selecting specific courses, not teachers, periods, or terms.
 If there is a scheduling conflict with elective requests, an alternate will be chosen, so choose alternates very carefully. You will be notified if conflicts arise that cannot be resolved.
 Students will not be allowed to drop elective courses after the June 15 th deadline. This includes academic electives like Calculus, AP Sciences, AP Languages, etc., regardless of whether or not the course is needed for graduation.