The document is a welcome guide for Brandeis High School staff and outlines key personnel, graduation requirements, course options, and academic planning for students. It emphasizes the importance of careful scheduling, challenging coursework, and extracurricular activities as part of the educational experience. Additional information includes course credit details, math progressions, and available clubs and organizations for student involvement.

2. Welcome

3. Brandeis High School Staff Principal Dr. Geri Berger Vice-Principal Dr. Jerry Woods Academic Dean Jason Schmidt Assistant Principal Eric Craig Assistant Principal Cynthia Evans Assistant Principal Mike McKenna Assitant Principal Krista Garcia Head Counselor Bill Hill Counselor Dr. Leah Alviar Counselor Belinda Cisneros Counselor Darrell Clarke Counselor Valerie Martinez Counselor Karen Sebastian

4. Special Programs Staff Athletic Coordinator John Campbell Asst. Athletic Coordinator Maddie Williams Pep Squad Directors Kendall Ellis Band Director Richard Herrera Choir Director Rebecca Dawson JROTC Major Luis Antequera Special Education Coordinator Veronica Madden

5. Keep In Mind… Carefully plan your schedule and develop a 6 year plan. Challenge yourself with Pre-AP classes and extracurricular activities. Good study habits are a must. Find a connection!

6. NISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS FINE ARTS 2 CREDITS OF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE ELECTIVES TECHNOLOGY CREDIT FOR CLASS OF 2011, 2012,AND 2013

7. N.I.S.D Graduation Plans Distinguished Plan 26 Credits Recommended Plan 26 Credits

8. Credit 1 credit is earned for successful completion of a full year course. Most required courses are full year. Credit is awarded at the end of each semester. Semester courses award .5 credit after successful completion. Attendance is critical

9. Elective This is any course which is not specifically required for graduation Examples: JOURNALISM CALCULUS AQUATIC SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY

10. Electives: Theatre Art Business Family and Consumer Science Fire Science and Law Enforcement Program Music

11. Class Status Freshman 9 th Grade 0-4.5 credits Sophomore 10 th Grade 5-11.5 credits Junior 11 th Grade 12-18.5 credits Senior 12 th Grade 19 credits including English 1,2,3 and enrolled in all courses needed to graduate *Subject to change

12. Required Courses English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits

13. International Languages Any 2 levels of the same International Language are Required for the Recommended Graduation Plan

14. CATE COURSES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HUMAN SERVICES AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY FIRE SCIENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ARCHITECTURE CULINARY ARTS ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND TRAINING FASHION DESIGN

15. Family and Consumer Sciences Restaurant Management or Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Culinary Arts Principles of Education and Training Teaching K – 8 th Principles of Human Services Teaching pre-K – 3 rd or Fashion Design

16. Fine Arts Credit Performance Music – One Credit Prep Band Orchestra Choir 1 Credit Theatre Arts 1 Technical Theatre Dance1 Art 1

17. Physical Education (P.E) 1.5 Credits (1 Credit for class of 2014)

18. P.E. Substitutes BAND ROTC Pep Squad Athletics

19. Health .5 Credit

20. Communication Applications (Speech) .5 Credit

21. HIGH SCHOOL MATH PROGRESSIONS 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Algebra I  Geometry  Math Models  Algebra II Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II  Pre-Calculus Algebra I Pre-AP  Geometry Pre-AP  Algebra II Pre-AP  Pre-Calculus Geometry Pre-AP  Algebra II Pre-AP  Pre-Calculus Pre-AP  Calculus AB Algebra II Pre-AP  Pre-Calculus Pre-AP  Calculus AB  Calculus BC

22. P-AP Courses P-AP courses include a wider range and depth of subject matter than regular courses, requiring higher motivation as well as an ability to think critically and perform well both independently and in groups. Students must meet selection criteria based on grades, teacher recommendation and any other department requirements.

23. Summer Reading Please check out our Website Pre-AP English and Pre-AP World Geography have Summer Reading and Summer Projects If you are recommended for Pre-AP World Geography you must also participate in the NISD History Fair

24. Example of Schedule PERIOD Semester 1 Semester 2 CREDITS Students are assigned to courses randomly by computer 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 German 1 German 1 LUNCH LUNCH World Geography World Geography Principles of Human Services Principles of Human Services Dance Pep Squad Biology Biology English 1 English 1

25. Example of Schedule PERIOD Semester 1 Semester 2 CREDITS Students are assigned to courses randomly by computer 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Geometry Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Spanish 1 Spanish 1 LUNCH LUNCH World History World History Theater Arts 1 Theater Arts 1 ROTC ROTC Chemistry Chemistry English 2 English 2

26. Example of Schedule PERIOD Semester 1 Semester 2 CREDITS Students are assigned to courses randomly by computer 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Algebra 2 Pre-AP Algebra 2 Pre-AP Athletics - Football Athletics - Football Digital Media Digital Media LUNCH LUNCH Spanish 3 Spanish 3 U.S. History U.S. History Physics Pre-AP Physics Pre-AP English 3 AP Dual English 3 AP Dual

27. Clubs and Organizations Art club Bowling Choral music Culinary Club Drama Club Friends Having Fun Forensic league/speech Geography club French Club German Club GT/ ISM Journalism Latin club Mu Alpha Theta Orchestra NHS Service learning Spanish club Student council Spirit organization

28. Questions Call the counseling office at 397-8232

29. http://brandeishs.nisd.net Check us out on the web!