Welcome to
Creating Your Six-Year
Plan
Class of 2018
Why does my child need a six
year plan?
• An opportunity to have an overview of your
child’s secondary education.
• Time to plan for taking the required
classes and the electives.
• An opportunity to ask questions and be
more informed about your child’s
preparation for post secondary education.
What is a six-year plan?
• A six-year plan is YOUR child’s guide to successful
junior high and high school career.
• It allows YOU to make sure you obtain all the credits
you need to graduate.
• It is also flexible, and may change each year.
• All the information you need to create a six-year plan is
located in the MISD register on the MISD website.
WE HAVE GONE GREEN
For this presentation
you will need:
• A six year plan form
• A pen or pencil
• I will answer questions at the
end. Write them down, so you
do not forget.
STAAR
• State of Texas Assessments of
Academic Readiness
• Replaces TAKS
• New test begins in the 2011-12
school year, 3rd through 8th grade.
Six Year Plan
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
• Programs of Study are courses developed from
the Achieve TEXAS Career Clusters.
• Does NOT exempt students from the required
courses for graduation.
• These (CTE) Career and Technology courses are
electives and will give students a strong
foundation in a particular area.
EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS
OF STUDY
• Student wants to go to college and study
Engineering. This student will take
electives related to Engineering.
• Each High School will offer 40 plus
Programs of Study!
• March 6th at 6:30 p.m. - Parent Night at all junior highs
• March 9th - All 6th graders will visit the junior highs
• March 19nd – 23th - 7th grade counselors will visit the
elementary schools to talk with students about registering for
classes
Junior High
• All 7th graders will be required to
take
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English
Math
Social Studies
Science
P.E./Athletics or Band
Electives
Electives in Junior High
* indicates a class that will give the student
high school credit
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Intro. Art
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Speech & Drama
Spanish I, II &
III*
• Art I*
• Touch Systems Data Entry*
• Principals of Human Services*
• Human Services Career
Portals
• Manufacturing Career Portals
• Science Technology
Engineering Math (STEM)
Electives are unique to each Junior High.
Please attend the Parent Meeting on March
6 @ 6:30 for more information.
What is a Pre AP Class?
• An Advanced Placement (AP) class is
a rigorous course that is aligned with
College Board’s Standards for College
Success. These classes are taken in
the 11th and 12 grades.
• A “Pre AP” class is taken in 7th – 10th
grade and helps a student prepare
for an AP class.
How do I Know if my child
should take a Pre AP class?
• MISD has guiding criteria that gives
us guidelines to let you know if your
child would be prepared to take a Pre
AP class.
• The main criteria is that the student
is willing to attend class every day, do
the work required, and ask for help
when they don’t understand.
Junior High School
AP/Pre-AP Guiding Criteria
2012-2013
Pre-AP Social Studies, Science, Math, and/or English:
* 7th grade: 707 Scale Score on TAKS reading (5th grade TAKS)
* 7th grade: 692 Scale Score on Math TAKS test (5th grade TAKS)
* 7th grade: must have an 85 average in core area in 6th grade
Pre-qualifying conditions for Algebra:
(Student must meet criteria below)
* Students must qualify for GT Math
Foreign Language Guiding Criteria:
Pre-qualifying conditions for 7th graders taking Spanish I:
* 707 Scale Score on TAKS reading (5th grade TAKS)
* 85 in 6th grade ELA
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Important Notice:
· Prior to taking the course, students and parents at all grade levels will sign an
AP/Pre-AP Agreement which explains the rigor and expectations required.
· Students at all grade levels must have a 70 average in each AP/Pre-AP course at
the end of the first semester to automatically continue in that AP/Pre-AP course for
the second semester.
· If the student does not have a 70 average, the campus principal may consider
extenuating circumstances and allow the student to continue in the course for the
second semester on a probationary status
If your student is interested
in Pre AP classes:
• MISD is asking that you conference with your
counselor and teacher for guidance.
• Parents and students sign an enrollment agreement
that states that your child will be in the class for at
least three weeks before they can change their
schedule.
• This will give your student an opportunity to
understand the expectations of the course.
• Students who are testing for GT placement need to
fill out a PreAP contract as well.
Enrollment Agreement for JuniorHigh School (Grades 7-8)
Pre-Advanced Placement Courses
Student Name:
Last
ID #:
First
Grade:
MI
Campus:
The student requests placement in the following Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) course(s):
__________________________________________
________________________________________
__________________________________________
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The student and parent/guardian understand and agree to the following:
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3.
The student may only voluntarily withdraw from a course from the 16 th day of the semester to the last day of the 2 nd six
six weeks.
The student must have a 70 average in each Pre-AP course at the end of the first semester to automatically
continue in that Pre-AP course for the second semester. If the student does not have a 70 average, the campus
principal may consider extenuating circumstances and allow the student to continue in the course for the second
semester on a probationary status.
The Pre-AP courses are rigorous and have high expectations. Parents and students should consider the course
load when registering for classes.
I understand and agree to the requirements stated in this agreement.
Student Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
I have explained the requirements of the Pre-AP Course Enrollment and have provided and explained all applicable policies and
procedures to the student and parent/guardian.
Counselor Signature
Date
What classes do I need to
take in high school?
• Your first step is deciding what graduation plan you want to follow.
Your graduation plan determines what classes you need for
graduation.
• Your choices are:
Recommended High School Plan (RHSP) or
Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP).
• The main difference between the two is the DAP requires a third year
of foreign language and advanced measures.
• You are NOT required to have a certain GPA to be on the DAP.
You only need to complete the additional requirements.
CREDITS!
• You need 26 credits to graduate.
• There are some classes in junior high that will give you high school
credit.
• Starting in 9th grade, you get a credit for EVERY class you take.
• Receiving a credit is based on two things:
1. A grade of 70 or higher
2. Your attendance ~ you must attend 90% of the time each
semester.
• If you take a class and are not awarded a credit, the only way to get
that credit is to RETAKE the class.
~ Requirement: 4 years
~ The sequence is:
English
English II
English III
English IV
- Freshman (9th grade)
- Sophomore (10th grade)
- Junior (11th grade)
- Senior (12th grade)
~ The English sequence will be the same for everyone. The only time this
sequence will vary is if a student takes English in summer school or doubles up
on their English classes. For example in 11th grade they take English III AND
English IV.
• Requirement: 4 years
• The math sequence is:
Algebra I
Geometry
Math Models
Algebra II
Pre Calculus
• Any math class taken beyond the
requirement will count as elective credit
(Calculus, Statistics).
• Requirement: 4 years
• The sequence is:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Select from a list offered by the district
Any science class taken beyond this requirement will be an elective
credit (anatomy & physiology, geology, oceanography, astronomy
or scientific research & design).
• Requirement: 3.5 years
• The sequence is:
World Geography - Freshman (9th grade)
World History - Sophomore (10th grade)
U.S. History - Junior (11th grade)
Government (1 semester) OR
Honors Government (1 semester or 1 year)
• Government is only available in 11th or 12th
grade.
• Most students take this with Economics in
12th grade.
• Requirement:
1 semester = Adv. Economics
1 year = Honors Economics
• Economics is only available
in 11th or 12th grade. Most
students take this their senior
year with Government the
other semester.
• Requirement:
2 years for RHSP
3 years for DAP
• You must take the
SAME LANGUAGE
for 2 or 3 years.
• MISD offers Latin,
French, German and
Spanish.
• Junior High campuses
only offer Spanish
• Requirement: 1.5 years
• Please remember that you may count 4 years
of PE toward graduation. This mainly effects
students in athletics. If you play athletics all
4 years of high school, the last two years will
count towards high school elective credit.
• Requirement: 1 semester
• Health class is the only class
that will meet this
requirement. You may not
substitute a different class.
It will be offered every year.
• It is REQUIRED for
graduation.
• Requirement: 1 year
• You select from:
B.I.M.
Computer Science (10, 11 & 12 grade)
Digital & Interactive Media
• Requirement: 1 year
• Fine Arts includes the following areas:
Art courses
Theatre Courses
Band/Orchestra/Choir
• For students in band – Please remember
that the Fall semester counts as PE and the
Spring semester counts as a Fine Art. If
you play band all four years, you’ll have
two PE credits, one fine art credit and one
elective credit.
• Requirement: 1 semester
• Select from:
* Communications Application
* Professional Communication
• It is REQUIRED for graduation.
• Requirement:
3.5 for RHSP
2.5 for DAP
• Your selections here are completely up to you.
You have many classes to pick from. Make sure
you review all your choices.
Questions?