26. 2 Types of Graduation Plans Recommended Plan (previous slide) Distinguished Plan Same Requirements as Recommended Plan PLUS -1 more year of same Foreign Language -.5 or 1 credit Medical Science Careers -No IPC -No Math Models -4 or more Advanced Measures 14
27. Pre AP and AP Courses 15 AP Coordinator Deanne Pratt
28. 16 Course Selection for 9th Graders English I - Academic , Pre AP or Gifted (GT) Level Math:Algebra I or Geometry (Academic, Pre AP or GT Level) Science: Biology (Academic, Pre AP or GT Level) OR Integrated Physics and Chemistry/IPC (Academic, PreAP or GT) World Geography - Academic or Pre AP Level Language other than English (Spanish, French, German, Chinese or ASL) *Note: Not all colleges and universities accept ASL.* Elective - Health and Professional Communications recommended Elective - Physical Education , Athletics or Fine Art Recommended
29. What are my other elective options? 17 We’re so glad you asked! Let’s take a look.
30. Career and Technology Courses (CTE) A great way to explore your options for the future! CTE Areas of Study Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Business Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Health Science Hospitality and Tourism 18
31. Career and Technology Courses (CTE) An excellent opportunity to learn valuable job skills while in high school. CTE Areas of Study Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Technology Applications Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 19
32. Language Arts Do the write thing! Language Arts Electives Academic Decathlon Creative Writing Debate Broadcast Journalism Desktop Publishing Journalism – Newspaper and Yearbook Production Photojournalism Video Technologies 20
33. Social Studies Exploring your past, present and future. Understanding yourself and others. Social Studies Electives Psychology AP Psychology Sociology AP European History AP Human Geography 21
34. Fine Arts Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. ~Pablo Picasso Fine Art Electives Introductory Art, 2-D Art, 3-D Art, AP Studio Art Band, Jazz, Orchestra, Percussion, Color Guard, Winter Guard Chorus, Chamber Singers, Chorale, Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble Dance – Drill Team, Studio, Technical and Theatre Production Theatre, Technical Theatre AP Art History AP Music Theory 22
35. Plan BIG Most large four-year universities will be looking at 4 core areas when making acceptance decisions: Class Rank Grade Point Average (GPA) Standardized Test Scores on the SAT or ACT Rigor of high school course work 23
36. Think Small Smaller colleges and universities have the ability to look more holistically at students when considering applicants. Get your child involved in clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities. Eventually, have them volunteer or get a part time job. College Admissions Committees like to see well- rounded students. 24
37. McKinney Education Foundation Representative TammiSaffel tsaffel@mckinneyisd.net 460 Remember we have college planning help right here on campus. 25
Editor's Notes
School Facts:
Briefly explain “House” concept.
To find out more about specific courses, parents and students should review the APG thoroughly.
To find out more about specific courses, parents and students should review the APG thoroughly.
The 26 credits specifics will be address on the next slide.
Our Second Language Offerings: American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish
D. Pratt will be speaking at this point.
Your GPA and Transcript starts in Grade 9. Most college applications are due before you even have a senior transcript. The first three years of your high school career are critical.
