This presentation was done by our Counseling Center at Clear Creek High School for parents who may have missed the night's presentation. We are happy to provide you with this information as your news team at creekhilife.com.

1. Freshmen Parent Night
September 24, 2015
Class of 2019

2. Counseling Center’s #1 Goal
Successful Graduation !!

3. Counseling Center Team
It takes a village!
7 Counselors
2 Registrars
2 Secretaries
Social Worker
Career Specialist
Attendance Officer

4. Counselor
9th Grade Students
Kandyce Gailey
kgailey@ccisd.net

5. Counselor A – D
10th -12th Grades
Ebony Barnett
ebarnett@ccisd.net

6. Counselor E – K
10th – 12th Grades
Michelle Wilson
mwilson@ccisd.net

7. Counselor L-Re
10th – 12th Grades
Sherre Weatherford
sweatherford@ccisd.net

8. Counselor RF – Z
10th – 12th Grades
Laura Stepp
lstepp@ccisd.net

9. Support Counselor
Diane Briggs
dbriggs@ccisd.net
Available to all students
Support groups
Referral by Parents, Teachers, Students,
& Self-Referral

10. Career Specialist
Shannon Herd
sherd@ccisd.net
• Naviance Lessons
• Career Exploration
• Setting Goals
• Scholarships

11. Communities in Schools
Social Worker
Barbara Stribling
bstribli@ccisd.net
• Homeless Population
• At Risk Students
• Food & Clothing Drives

12. Counseling Center Functions
• Academic Advising
• Career Exploration
• College Admissions
• Personal, Social, & Emotional Counseling

13. Ellen Akers, Dean of Instruction
eakers@ccisd.net

14. STAAR Testing Requirements
for Graduation
Students must make satisfactory scores on 5 STAAR
Exams in order to Graduate plus the course
requirements.
Algebra 1
Biology
English 1
English 2
US History

15. Tutorials
After School - Classrooms
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Get in Gear – Library
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Bus at 4:30 pm

16. Online Tutorials
Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
Sophia http://www.sophia.org/

17. Stay Connected…….
CCHS Website
http://www.ccisd.net/schools/high-
schools/clear-creek-high-school

18. Keep Connected…..
CCISD Website www.ccisd.net
• Bus Routes
• District Calendars
• Testing Dates

19. Monitor Progress…..
Skyward: Parent Access to Student’s Schedule,
Daily Grades, Teachers’ Contact Information,
Attendance, Announcements, Calendar of
Events
**Students must be in
attendance at least
90% of school days
to receive credit.

20. Naviance Family Connection
http://connection.naviance.com/clearcreekhs
Student Account
• Update profile, including
email address.
• Research colleges & universities,
sign up for visits with college reps
in the CCHS College Center
• Prepare for ACT/ SAT test with free
Method Test Prep.
• Investigate career interests and
options using the Personality
Inventory and Career Interest
Profiler.
• Update 4 Year Plan

21. 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

22. Tonight’s Program
• Graduation Plans for Class of 2019
• Alternate Credit Opportunities
• GPA, Class Rank, and Honor Graduates
• Advanced Course Levels
• PSAT
• Timeline
• Naviance
• Planning for the Future

23. Educational Planning Guide
http://ccisd.net/docs/default-source/student-personnel-serivces-
documents/2015-2016-high-school-education-planning-guide-
.pdf?sfvrsn=0

24. New Graduation Plans
House Bill 5 mandated changes to the graduation
requirements beginning with incoming 9th graders in
2014-2015.
Foundation High School Program (FHSP)
22 credits
FHSP with Endorsements
26 credits
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)
26 credits

25. www.ccisd.net “Graduation
Requirements”

26. Online Video & Powerpoint
www.ccisd.net
(Search House Bill 5)

28. Foundation Plan with Endorsements
Content FHSP w/Endorsements
ELA (4) 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

29. 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

30. 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)

31. 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

32. College Admissions Requirements

33. Five Endorsements
STEM
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Public Services
Multidisciplinary Studies

34. Sample 4-Year Plan

35. STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math

36. Business and Industry
(6 career clusters)
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Finance, Business, Marketing, &
Management
Audio/Video, Communication, & Information
Technology
Hospitality & Tourism
Transportation & Logistics
Architecture & Construction

37. Arts and Humanities
Social Studies, LOTE, and Fine Arts

38. Public Services
(3 clusters)
 Education & Training /Human Services
 Health Science
 JROTC

39. 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

40. Multidisciplinary Endorsement

41. 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

42. GPA and Rank: Weighted 5.0 Scale
• Grade Point Average Chart
can be found in CCISD’s
Educational Planning
Guide (p. 99).
• 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.

43. 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

44. CCISD Superintendent’s Scholars
Criteria (Fall 2015 grades for 9th Graders):
• 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.

45. 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.)

46. The exception is…..
The University of Texas
• Fall of 2015 Top 7%
• Fall of 2016 Top 8%
• Fall of 2017 Top 7%
Additional information will be
published later by UT – Austin.

47. Advanced Course Levels
• Pre-AP / Gifted and Talented
• Advanced Academic
• Advanced Placement
(Choose the appropriate degree of difficulty for
your student.)
These are Level 1 Courses with Additional Grade
Points Possible

48. Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
• 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

49. Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
Benefits of Pre-Ap & AP
• More challenging courses
• Stretch academically and intellectually
• Earn extra grade points
Requests to Level Down will only be considered:
• At the end of the first 3 Weeks and 9 Weeks
• If there is space 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

50. Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
Factors to Consider
• Number of Pre-AP or AP courses being taken
• Balancing coursework with extracurricular activities
• Higher level of rigor in Advanced Courses
• Increased amount of homework/reading
• Requires independent study habits & the ability to
prioritize tasks
**Students are permitted to enroll in any course for which they have the
prerequisite skills

51. The Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
National Exam Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
• 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
• 9th Graders may take the PSAT by registering for it.
• Cost is $15
• Registration ends 10/5/15

52. PSAT
• Reasoning Test covering critical reading, math,
and writing skills
• Practice for the 11th grade PSAT that identifies
National Merit Scholars
• Practice for the SAT & Provides AP Potential
• Review your student’s results at My College
QuickStart

53. PSAT Practice & Study Help
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

54. Freshmen Checklist
Maintain high grades and develop good study
habits
Have good attendance
Research colleges and careers on Naviance
Participate in a variety of extracurricular activities
Plan to attend the College & Career Fair on
November 18th at the Educational Village
Begin building a resume on Naviance

55. Student Support Counseling
Diane Briggs, CCHS Support Counselor
Barbara Stribling, CIS Social Worker
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Crisis Counseling
• Community Networks & Resources

56. Counseling Referral Process
• Student self-referral
• Parent referral
• Teacher referral
• Administrative referral

57. Username =
Student ID#
Password =
Student
Cafeteria Pin #
Log In
Page

58. Home Page
- Helpful Links
- Dates and Events
- Method Test Prep

59. College Tab
-College Visits
-College Research
-College Match
-Scholarships

60. Career Tab
- Interest Profiler
- Explore Career
Clusters
- Career Videos

61. About Me Tab:
-Goal Setting
-Game Plan
-Resume
-Profile
-Test Scores

62. My Planner Tab:
-Tasks Assignments
-To-do List
-Goal Setting

63. 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!
Thanks for coming tonight!