Parent information for incoming ninth graders

1. Clear Creek High School
Class of 2020
•

2. Welcome to Clear Creek High
School!!
Presented by
Jamey Majewski, Principal
&
CCHS Counselors

3. Preparing for High School Transition &
Post Secondary Options
• Registration for 8th Graders begins February
8th-11th
Process started long ago…….
• Naviance Family Connection
• 4 Year Personal Graduation Plans

4. Graduation Comes Quickly!

5. 9th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Kandy Gailey

6. Counselors
10th -12th Grades
Ms. Barnett (A-D) Ms. Wilson (E-K)

7. Counselors
10th -12th Grades
Ms. Weatherford (L-Re) Ms. Stepp (Rf-Z)

8. Ms. Briggs
Student Support Counselor

9. Tonight’s Program
• Graduation Plans for Class of 2019
• Advanced Course Levels
• Timeline for Course Selections
• Then, on to the course Fair!

10. Pre-AP/AP Information Session
• Presented tonight in the Cafeteria @ 7:15
Explore the benefits of rigorous coursework, as well as the work &
study habits needed for success.

11. Ellen Akers
Dean of Instruction

12. 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

13. Tutorials
After School - Classrooms
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Until 3:15 pm
XTD Tutorials
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:15 - 4:30 pm
Bus at 4:30 pm

14. Keep Connected…..
CCISD Website www.ccisd.net
• Bus Routes
• District Calendars
• Bell Schedules

15. Academic Resources Tab on the CCHS Website

16. Holidays, Spring Break, Testing

17. Textbooks
• In CCISD, we utilize multiple resources to bring
relevancy and rigor to the curriculum.
• CCISD is a 1:1 school district (one computer per
student) in grades 4-12.
• In intermediate and high school, students will
primarily access their textbooks through their
district-issued Tablets/Laptops.
• Some courses are still using the traditional
textbook because the publisher has not moved to
digital resources. Class sets of textbooks are also
available.

18. PSAT Prep
• Freshmen may NOT take any of our regular prep courses
(PSAT/SAT/ACT). However freshmen may take the real
PSAT by registering in the counseling center.
• Those who do not will take a practice PSAT (released
test) when the real one is given on October 15.
• 10th – PSAT Test
• Students register for the SAT and ACT online
• National Merit Test Prep – We have elite, by invitation-
only courses for freshman (Future Scholars) and
sophomores (National Merit Prep Course).

19. SAT and ACT Prep Courses Offered

20. Advanced Placement®: The Basics
• AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school
• Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses
• Students take AP Exams at the end of the course to measure their
mastery of college-level work
• A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college
credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college

21. AP®: Skills & Advantages that Last a Lifetime
• Taking an AP course helps students build critical
thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time
management and study skills needed for college
success.
• Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3
or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade
point averages in college and have higher graduation
rates than their non-AP peers.*
•*2009, The College Board, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes"

22. World Geography
• Introduces you to a world of physical, political,
and cultural geography.
• A regular level, year long class.
• Learn about and discuss all things related to
world geography: plate tectonics, land forms,
shifting political borders, cultures, and world
events.

23. AP Human Geography
• Sociology (Why people do what they do)
• Anthropology (How people interacted with
the land and each other over time)
• World Geography. We don’t look at
geography the way other freshman in high
school do.
• This is also a Level 1 course and can
potentially earn you 3 hours of college credit.

24. New Graduation Plans
The 83rd Texas Legislature made changes to the
graduation requirements beginning with students
entering high school in 2014-2015.
Foundation High School Program (FHSP)
22 credits
FHSP with Endorsements
26 credits
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)
26 credits

25. Foundation High School Program (FHSP)
22 Credits
Parent approval required after 10th grade
 4 English
 3 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, and 1 Additional Math
 3 Science: Biology, IPC/Chemistry/Physics, and 1
Additional Science
 3 Social Studies: World Geography or World History,
US History, US Government and Economics
 2 World Languages & Cultures
 1 PE or PE Substitute
 1 Fine Arts
 5 Electives
 STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject
area:
(English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

26. Foundation High School Program (FHSP) with
Endorsement
26 Credits
FHSP with Endorsement
 1 Additional Math
 1 Additional Science
 Endorsement Requirements
Endorsements (5)
 STEM
 Business & Industry
 Public Services
 Arts & Humanities
 Multidisciplinary Studies
STAAR EOC – Level II Satisfactory scale scores is required in each subject area:
(English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History)

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)

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

30. Science, Technology, Engineering &
Math (STEM)
Required Courses:
Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics
Career Cluster:
STEM
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
STEM Career Cluster (Engineering)
or
Science
or
Math (beyond Algebra II)

31. Business & Industry
Required Courses:
4th Math and 4th Science
Career Clusters:
Agriculture, Architecture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Finance,
Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, and
Transportation
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters
or
Debate
or
Newspaper
or
Yearbook

32. Public Services
Required Courses:
4th Math and 4th Science
Career Clusters:
Education, Health Science, and Human Services
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Public Services CTE Career Clusters
or
Leadership Education & Training (JROTC)

33. Arts & Humanities
Required Courses:
4th Math and 4th *Science
*(may be substituted with parent approval for another course in
ELA, Social Studies, WLC or Fine Arts)
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Social Studies
or
English Language Arts
or
World Languages & Cultures (WLC)
or
Fine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

34. Multidisciplinary Studies
Required Courses:
4th Math and 4th Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Advanced Courses
(prepares for workforce or postsecondary education)
or
4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics),
or
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

35. Sample 4-Year Plan

36. 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
universities for
which college
applications were
made by CCISD’s
2015 graduates
and the college
admissions
requirements.
Data source –
Naviance Family
Connection.
COLLEGE English Math Science
Social
Studies LOTE
UH-MAIN (768) 4 3 2 3 -2
TX A&M (647) 4 4 4 2
UT Austin (527) 4 3 (4) 2 (3) 3 2 (3)
TX State (382) 4 4 4 3 2 (3)
Texas Tech (371) 4 4 4 2
BAYLOR (350) 4 4 4 3 2
UT San Antonio (306) -4 -3 -3 -2 -2
UH Clear Lake (284) 4 4 4 4 2
SFA (248) 4 3 3 -4 2
SHSU (218) 4 2 2 3
UT Dallas (168) 4 3 (4) 3 (4) 3 (4) 2 (3)
Rice (152) 4 3 (4) 2(4) 2(4) 2 (4)
HBU (150) -4 -3 -3 -3 -1
UNT (146) -4 -4 -3 -4 -3
TAMU Galveston (125) 4 4 4 2
Lamar (122) 4 3 2 3 3
UH Downtown (117) -4 -4 -4 -4 -3
LSU (113) 4 4 4 4 2
TCU (106) 4 3 3 3 2
M H Baylor (92) 3 2 2

37. Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
Benefits of Pre-Ap & AP
• More challenging courses helping prepare for
success in college
• Stretch academically and intellectually
• Earn extra grade points
Requests to Level Down will be considered:
• At the end of the first 6 Weeks
• 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

38. Pre-AP and Advanced Placement
Factors to Consider
• Number of Pre-AP or AP courses being taken
• Balancing coursework with extracurricular
activities
• Strong work ethic is needed – Independent study
habits are important
• Increased amount of homework/reading
**Students are permitted to enroll in any course for which they have
the prerequisite skills

39. 2015
Course Selections

40. COURSE SELECTION TOOLS
• Educational Planning Guide
• Course Selection Card w/Courses
Listed on Back
• Brochure
• Skyward Guidance

41. EPG
2016-2017

42. Educational Planning Guide
• Graduation Requirements
• Class rank & grade point average information
• Career Pathways
• Program and course descriptions provided
• Course names & numbers listed on the last
pages of the catalog

43. Sample From the
Educational Planning Guide

44. Be sure to list
several alternate
classes
Check your Endorsement
& Pathway

45. All courses open to 9th
graders are listed
here.

46. Choose Your Classes
World Geography
OR
World History

47. Identify Your Alternatives

48. Select Your Endorsement and the
Pathway

49. Entering Your Requests Online
• From the CCISD website, click on @ Home
• This will bring you to the Skyward login
Login: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ @ccisd.net (Student ID)
Password: 00_ _ _ _ _ _ (Cafeteria PIN)

50. To request courses for the 2016-2017 school
year, click on “Schedule”
• Notice the screen shows “Course Requests
Now Open”
• Click on “Request Courses for 2016-2017”

51. Entering Requests
To search for a course,
enter the course # in the
search box.
Once the course shows,
highlight it
Click “Add Course”

52. Continue To Add Requests
• Click the “Clear” button to reset & search for
another class

53. You are Done When
Total Requests = 7 Credits
Total Requests should = 7
*If you select a class that
has prerequisites you
have not met, a red
message will appear &
the course cannot be
added.

54. Entering Alternate Classes
• Click the “Request Alternates” tab and add
courses just like you did for requests

55. Online Registration
• Step-by-Step directions:
www.ccisd.net
departments
guidance and counseling
course registration
• Step-by Step directions will also be provided
to your student & emailed to you
• Window February 8 – 22nd

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

57. Course Selection Cards are due
February 22nd

58. Final Thoughts
• Choose courses carefully! Schedule changes at the high school are
for data mistakes or course errors only.
• Verification letters will be mailed home in April. Changes may be
made up until May 6, 2016.
We look forward to a successful year!
Thanks for coming tonight!
Enjoy the Course Fair!

59. AP/PreAP Information
Session
7:15 P.M. in this Cafeteria
Hosted by
Ellen Akers
Dean of Instruction