WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL

1
WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
8th Grade Registration Information 2015-2016
2
Graduation Requirements
http//www.neisd.net/staar/high-info.html
3
9th Grade Recommended Schedule

• Language Arts English I
• Math Algebra I or Geometry
• Science Biology
• Social Studies W. Geo or W. History
• LOTE W. Lang. or Comp. Sci.
• PE/Health
• (PE Equivalent Athletics, Pep, ROTC, Band)
• Elective
• (based upon endorsement)

4
Benefits of Taking Pre-AP Courses

• Great preparation for AP/DC classes
• Rigorous courses in high school better prepares
  students for college courses
• Grades are weighted 1.15 (1.29 for AP)
• Colleges look for rigorous coursework

5
English I Regular or Pre-AP?

• Rigor
• Pre-Advanced Placement Skills
• Literary/Rhetorical Analysis
• Analytical/Expository Writing
• Reading
• Critical/Active Reading
• Challenging Fiction and Nonfiction
• Independent Reading
• EOC TESTED COURSE

6
Algebra I for current students who took 8th
grade math

• Pre-AP Algebra I is not offered
• in high school
• EOC TESTED COURSE
• This course is STAAR-assessed.

Content State TEKS District pace Review time in-class
7
Geometry Regular or Pre-AP?
Regular Pre-AP
Content State TEKS District pace Review time in-class State TEKS enrichment faster paced covering a wider variety of concepts in more depth little in-class review
Weighting of Grades Assessments may be weighted more heavily.
Prerequisite Algebra I
8
Biology I Regular or Pre-AP?
Regular Pre-AP
Content State TEKS State TEKS enrichment based on select introductory AP concepts Concepts are covered in greater depth
Pace District pace Faster paced
Weighting of Grades Assessments may be weighted more heavily.
EOC TESTED COURSE
9
Social Studies Regular or Pre-AP?
Regular Pre-AP
Writing Reading Skills On-level reading and writing skills Above level reading and writing skills Extensive readings of advanced level materials requiring extensive note taking
Content and Pace State TEKS District pace Review time in-class prior to exams State TEKS much faster pace covering a wider variety of concepts in more depth broader use of difficult vocabulary, advanced concepts and generalizations
10
Social Studies

• 4 Required courses
• 1- World History OR World Geography
• 2 - US History EOC
• 3 - Government (1 sem)
• 4 - Economics (1 sem)
• If a student takes a traditional route like...
• 9th World Geography
• 10th World History
• 11th US History
• 12th Government / Economics
• Students will develop a foundation for the US
  History EOC.
• They will get an additional endorsement for
  Humanities.

11
How Many Pre-AP Classes To Take?

• Individual decision
• Consider extra-curricular commitments
• Impacts class rank
• Seek balance while challenging yourself

12
Important things to know. . .

• When can you drop a Pre-AP class?
• Course catalog posted online found on NEISD
  website
• Elective changes will not be made after June 4,
  2015

13
Athletic Information

• Students may choose only 1 sport
• Your 8th grade coach should sign your course
  card if you currently play a sport
• Do NOT select PE and an athletic period. You can
  only have one or the other

14
Lets Review!

• NEISD Students
• Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of
  Achievement
• (to be eligible for the top 10)

15
Graduation Requirements
16
Distinguished Level of Achievement

• 26 credits
• Curriculum requirements for Foundation
• 1 Endorsement
• plus Algebra II
• plus an additional science course

17
Endorsements

• Multidisciplinary
• STEM
• Arts/Humanities
• Public Service
• Business/Industry
• (can be found on front of course card)

18
Selecting Endorsements

• NEISD has videos prepared on their website.
• http//www.neisd.net/staar/videos2/video.html
• Students select endorsement on course card
• Students can change endorsements based upon
  interest.

19
End of Course Exams

• 9th Grade English I, Biology, Algebra 1
• 10th Grade English II
• 11th Grade US History

20
Course Card

• Fill in all demographic information
• Select 1 endorsement and 1 program of study
• Write course number in left column
• Write name of course in blank
• Fill in alternates!
• Student Parent sign course card

21
(No Transcript)
22
(No Transcript)
23
(No Transcript)
24
(No Transcript)
25
Course Card Sequence 9th-10th
26
Biolology PreAp 3233
27
Course Fair Thursday

• 630 830
• Located in Churchill cafeteria
• Electives available to 9th graders are on 9th
  grade course card/ Endorsements listed on front
  of course card

28
Final Date for Course ChangesJune 4, 2015

• Ways to Change a Course
• E-mail counselor change requests
• Include student name, ID number, course to drop,
  course to add
• Send in form that is mailed to you in May (only
  if requesting a change)

29
COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

1. Review Churchill Endorsement course list
2. Complete 4 year plan
3. Select ONE Endorsement
4. Select ONE program of study within your
   Endorsement
5. Attend Churchill Course Fair on January 29 at
   630
6. PRINT your list of courses on course card
7. Print alternate courses
8. Sign and return your course card on
   _______________

30
QUESTIONS?
WELCOME FUTURE CHARGERS!