12. STAAR Testing Requirements
Students must also make satisfactory scores on
5 STAAR Exams in order to Graduate
Algebra 1
Biology
English 1
English 2
US History
13. Tutorials
After School - Classrooms
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:30 - 3:15 pm
XTD Tutorials– Subject Specific
(ELA, Math, Science, Spanish, Social Studies etc.)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Bus at 4:30 pm
20. Join the PTSA!
Be a Part of the CCHS Community
Join online at www.joinpta.org
$10.50 per year
Opportunity to Volunteer
Keep informed with The Clear Creek Chronicle
21. Tonight’s Program
• Graduation Plans
• Alternate Credit Opportunities
• GPA, Class Rank, and Honor Graduates
• Advanced Course Levels and Dual Credit
• PSAT
• College Timeline
• Naviance
23. Foundation High School Program
(FHSP)
83rd Texas Legislature instituted the plan to allow more
flexibility for students, beginning with those entering in
the 2014-2015 school year.
Foundation Only
22 credits
FHSP with Endorsements
26 credits
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)
26 credits
24.
25. Foundation Plan with Endorsements
Content FHSP w/Endorsements
ELA (4)
English 1,2, & 3 must be complete
before English 4 is attempted
English 1
English 2
English 3
4th English Credit (Multiple Options) 4.0
Math (4) Algebra 1
Geometry
3rd Math
4th Math 4.0
Science (4) Biology
IPC/Chemistry/Physics
3rd Science
4th Science 4.0
Social Studies (3) World Geography or World History
US History
Government
Economics 3.0
26. Foundation Plan with Endorsements
Content FHSP
LOTE (2) LOTE 1
LOTE 2 2.0
Fine Arts (1) Fine Arts 1.0
PE (1) PE 1.0
Speech (0) Speech 0
Electives/Endorsements (7) Endorsement Electives (per Endorsement) 2.0-4.0
Electives 3.0-5.0
Total Credits 26
27. Distinguished Level of Achievement
(DLA)
FHSP with Endorsement,
Including Algebra II
Eligible for Automatic Admission to Texas
Public University or College if DLA and top 10%
(except UT Austin – they have an exception to
the top 10% rule)
28. Performance Acknowledgements
Indicated on Transcript
Outstanding Performance in:
Dual Credit (12 hours with B or higher)
Advanced Placement Exams (Score of 3 or
higher
PSAT- National Merit Recognitions
Bilingualism and Literacy
Business or Industry Certificate/License
29. College Admissions Requirements
College admission
requirements may
be less rigorous
than the
requirements for a
college major of
choice.
The number
represents the
subject credit
requirements for
admissions. The
number in
parentheses
represents the
recommended
subject credit(s) for
admissions.
The table
represents the
top 20 college
applications
made by CCISD’s
2014 graduates
and the college
admissions
requirements.
Data source –
Naviance Family
Connection.
COLLEGE English Math Science
Social
Studies LOTE
UH-MAIN (691) 4 3 2 3 (2)
TX A&M (594) 4 4 4 2
UT Austin (539) 4 3 (4) 2 (3) 3 2 (3)
BAYLOR (351) 4 4 4 3 2
TX State (302) 4 4 4 3 2 (3)
Texas Tech (296) 4 4 4 2
UH Clear Lake (271) 4 4 4 4 2
UT San Antonio (257) (4) (3) (3) (2) (2)
SHSU (205) 4 2 2 3
Rice (169) 4 3 (4) 2(4) 2(4) 2 (4)
SFA (167) 4 3 3 (4) 2
UT Dallas (136) 4 3 (4) 3 (4) 3 (4) 2 (3)
UNT (133) (4) (4) (3) (4) (3)
LSU (132) 4 4 4 4 2
TAMU Galveston (127) 4 4 4 4 2
HBU (112) (4) (3) (3) (3) (1)
UH Downtown (93) (4) (4) (4) (4) (3)
TCU (88) 4 3 3 3 2
Lamar (85) 4 3 2 3 3
M H Baylor (71) 3 2 2
35. Multidisciplinary Studies
Advanced and Honors courses in the
Foundation or Endorsement areas
AA = Advanced Academic
AP = Advanced Placement
IB = International Baccalaureate
DC = Dual Credit
GT = Gifted & Talented
37. CCISD Alternate Credit Opportunities
Clear Stars
• Three sessions (Fall, Spring
& Summer)
• Located at Clear View High
School in Webster
• Additional information and
courses at www.ccisd.net
• For new credit & recovery
Clear Access
• Three sessions (Fall, Spring
& Summer)
• Online courses with a
scheduled final exam
• For new credit only
• Additional information and
courses at www.ccisd.net
38. GPA and Rank: Weighted 5.0 Scale
• Grade Point Average Chart
can be found in CCISD’s
Educational Planning
Guide (p. 90).
• Level 1 courses include
Advanced Academic, Pre-AP,
and AP.
• The 6 semester GPA, at the
end of the Junior year is used
for fall college admissions
applications.
39. Honor Graduates
Cumulative GPA after 7 Semesters
• Valedictorian Highest GPA
• Salutatorian 2nd Highest GPA
(Both must attend the same HS entire
Senior year and be enrolled in the district
the last 2 years.)
• Summa Cum Laude 5.0 – 6.0
• Magna Cum Laude 4.75 – 4.99
• Cum Laude 4.50 – 4.74
40. CCISD Superintendent’s Scholars
Criteria (for Spring 2016 & Fall 2016):
• Earn a 95 or higher in all regular courses
• Earn an 85 or higher in all honors courses
• Have no discipline record
Scholars are honored each year with a certificate
and award at a ceremony in the Spring semester.
41. House Bill 588 – Top 10% Rule
• Rank in the Top 10% of graduating class.
• Enroll in college no more that 2 years after
graduating from high school.
• Complete application process to a Texas
public university before the application deadline.
• UT Austin has been granted an exception to raise
the admission standard. (The standard for UT
Austin is adjusted each year.)
42. The exception is…..
The University of Texas
• Fall of 2015 Top 7 %
• Fall of 2016 Top 8 %
• Fall of 2017 Top 7%
• Fall of 2018 Top 7%
Additional information will be
published later by UT – Austin.
43. What are Advanced Course Levels?
• Advanced Academic
• Pre-AP / Gifted and Talented – prepares a student
for AP work
• AP Courses are College Level
(Choose the appropriate degree of difficulty for your
student.)
These are Level 1 Courses with Additional Grade Points Possible
44. Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
• Authorized by College Board
• AP Audit for teachers
• AP Potential Report
• AP Exams each year in May
• Potential to earn college credit through successful
performance on AP Exams
• State Law Regarding College Credit at Public
Schools in Texas with an AP score of 3 or higher.
45. Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
Benefits of Pre-Ap & AP
• More challenging courses & new ideas
• Stretch academically and intellectually
• Earn extra grade points
Things to Consider
• Ability to prioritize time with independent study habits
• Strong work ethic & positive attitude toward
challenges
• Increased amount of homework & reading
• Course Level Change Policy
46. CCISD’s Level Down Policy
Requests to Level Down will only be
considered:
• At the end of the first 3 Weeks and 9 Weeks
• If there is space available in the requested class
• If the grade in the class is less than 75, the student
has completed all assigned work, and made an
effort to be successful in the class
• Parent/Teacher Conference has occurred
47. Dual Credit
Eligibility Guidelines
• Usually classified as a Junior or Senior
• An overall B average
• Acceptable performance on the TSIA Exam (Texas
Success Initiative Assessment)
• Meet college admission and course prerequisite
requirements
• Complete all Dual Credit paperwork including tuition
payment
48. Dual Credit
Benefits & Considerations
• Earn both high school & college credit
• College level instruction
• Transferrable hours to public colleges & universities in
Texas
• Reduced tuition (books must be purchased)
• Questions about course content, calendar, attendance,
etc. are addressed through the college
• Dual Credit Information Night held in the Spring
semester
49. The Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
National Exam Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
• The PSAT assesses a student’s current high school
performance and academic strengths compared with
other students both locally and nationally.
• CCISD pays for all 10th graders to take this exam
• 11th Graders may take the PSAT by registering for it.
• Cost is $15
• Registration ends 09/23/16
50. What is the PSAT?
• Reasoning Test covering critical reading, math,
and writing skills
• 10th Graders should use it as practice for the
11th grade PSAT that identifies National Merit
Scholars
• Personalized feedback, practice and college
planning based on test results:
• My College QuickStart™
www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
51. National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(NMSQT)
• 11th Graders are encouraged to register for the
PSAT as it is the exam that identifies National
Merit Scholars
52. What should I Bring on Test Day?
• No. 2 Pencils with erasers
• Approved Calculator
• Email Address
• College Major Code
(listed in the Student guide)
53. PSAT Practice & Study Help
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Collegeboard.org/psatpractice
54. College Timeline
• Take the PSAT
• Plan to attend College and Career Night on
November 9th at the Education Village
• Maintain good grades
• Gather and review information about colleges
• Choose next year’s courses wisely; consider Dual
Credit
• Participate in community/volunteer activities
• Seek ways to develop leadership skills
• Continue to build your resume in Naviance
55. Additional Tasks for Juniors
• Register and study for the SAT and/or ACT exams
in the Spring
• Juniors should attend Financial Aid Night on
October 5th at Clear Springs HS – 6:30 pm
• Plan a college visit over Spring Break
• Develop a list of 3 to 5 colleges to add to
“Colleges I’m Applying To” in Naviance
• Explore Scholarships &
Financial Aid resources
56. College Visit Policy
• Per CCISD District policy, students may have 2 college
visit days in their Junior year and 2 college visit days
in their Senior year, with 2 week prior approval from
their Assistant Principal and a letter from the college
verifying attendance on the campus.
• Absences for pre-approved college visits do not
affect Spring Final Exam Exemptions.
(Forms available in Attendance Office)
57. Student Support Counseling
Diane Briggs, CCHS Support Counselor
Barbara Stribling, CIS Social Worker
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Crisis Counseling
• Community Networks & Resources
67. The PSAT and SAT changed!
The first major revision to the PSAT and SAT in a
decade was implanted last school year.
ALL sophomores are automatically registered.
All college-bound juniors should register for the
PSAT.
68. What is the PSAT?
• It’s the Preliminary SAT, a slightly shorter
version of the SAT, containing test questions
from the very same test bank as the SAT.
• When students are juniors, it’s the first
required step in becoming a National Merit
Finalist (and by far the most difficult step).
• It can also predict which students might do
well on AP exams.
69. We recommend all college-bound students take
the PSAT their freshman, sophomore, and
junior years because:
• it’s an excellent way to measure progress.
• the feedback you receive will help your child
prepare for the SAT OR maybe decide to take
the ACT instead.
• it’s good practice for the SAT.
• it allows us to target students for early National
Merit preparation.
• scores can be connected to Khan Academy’s
free SAT Prep Course.
70. CCISD Scholars program
• Future Scholars—An elite preparation
program by invitation only. Students qualify
based on freshmen PSAT scores.
• Creek Scholars—And An elite preparation
program by invitation only. Students qualify
based on sophomore PSAT scores.
71. FAQs
Q: When Should students take the SAT?
A: No sooner or later than the spring of their
junior year. Students should NOT take the SAT
for practice. This is what the PSAT is for.
72. FAQs
Q: I want my child to take the actual SAT this this
year, not wait till the spring of his/her junior
year. Is that okay?
A: No. If your child takes the SAT in the spring of
his/her junior year, he/she still has plenty of
time to retake it if necessary. There is no point
in taking it too early
73. FAQs
Q: But I want my child to take it 3 times so he
can send in his/her best scores. That’s smart,
right?
A: Not really. While the College Board will allow
you to send only certain scores to colleges,
most of the better schools want you to send
ALL scores. That means they will see all
attempts. (Continued)
74. Test-Taking Mentality
It’s also a bad idea to tell your child he/she will take
it 3 times because it creates the wrong mentality.
It’s like telling your kid that you don’t believe
he/she can get the score needed on the first try. It’s
much better to go into the test prepared for it and
to think, “I’m going to get the score I need on the
first try,” knowing that there is plenty of time to
retake it if he/she falls short.
(continued)
75. If your child takes it in the spring of his junior
year and needs to retake it in the fall of his/her
senior year, there is still plenty of time to do
so—even twice if necessary.
So just plan on the PSAT for now.
76. FAQs
Q: Should my child take the SAT, ACT, or both?
A: It depends. The PSAT is a good indicator.
Students who score much worse on the PSAT
than their grades would suggest should
probably take the ACT. Students who do better
on the PSAT than their grades would suggest
should take the SAT. Student who perform as
expected can do either or both.
77. * Students will leave campus for lunch, sometime around noon.
Option 1: Saturday, Oct. 1, 9:00-4:00*
*Only option without a band conflict
Option 2: Saturday, Oct. 8, 9:00-4:00
Option 3: Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:00-4:00
For sophomores and juniors only. Sorry, no freshmen
78. Registering
You may register your child immediately after this
meeting with a check for $65 made out to CCHS.
We will also let your child register before or after
school by bringing a check for $65 payable to
CCHS to C200.
79. One Last Important Note
We always have to get a signature when we
receive payment for any of our prep courses.
Therefore, NEVER leave payment for a course
at the front desk. This will NOT register your child in
any of our courses. You or, preferably your child,
needs to bring the check to C200 before or after
school and sign our registration form.
80. Final Thoughts
The Counseling Team is here to serve the
students and parents of Clear Creek High School.
We look forward to a successful year!
