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Class of 2019 Academic Conference Booklet PWSH
Class of 2019
Academic Conference Booklet PWSH
TABLET OF CONTENTS
Foundation with Endorsements ..................................................................................................... 1
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................... 2
State Testing EOC ............................................................................................................................... 2
Bell Schedule (senior release) ........................................................................................................ 3
Academic Conference Worksheet ................................................................................................ 4
Senior Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Course Catalog .................................................................................................................................... 6
Opportunities for Advanced Coursework ................................................................................... 7
AP Exams ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Dual Credit ..................................................................................................................................... 9, 10
Collin College Enrollment Procedures .............................................................................. 11, 12
Pathways to Earn Credit ................................................................................................................. 13
Night School, Summer School, Credit by Exam ....................................................................... 13
Plano ISD eSchool , Texas Tech Correspondence ................................................................... 13
Final Exam Grade Waiver & Exemption Guidelines ............................................................... 14
ACT ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
SAT .........................................................................................................................................................16
Naviance (login) ................................................................................................................................ 17
Naviance (Explore Colleges & Careers) ...................................................................... 18, 19, 20
Collin College- College & Career Counselor ........................................................................... 21
Plano West Senior High School Profile .............................................................................. 22, 23
Timeline ........................................................................................................................................ 24, 25
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Foundation with Endorsements
https://www.pisd.edu/page/1800
Website
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26 credits - Foundation with Endorsement Plan
English 4 credits Fine Arts 1 credit
Math 4 credits PE 1 credit
Science 4 credits Speech .5 credit
Social Studies 4 credits Health .5 credit
Foreign Language 2 credits Electives 5 credits
Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019
State Testing End of Course Exams
End-of-Course Exam Dates
English 1 Algebra 1 US History
English 2 Biology
EOC Exam Dates English 1 April 10
English 2 April 12
US History May 9
Algebra 1 May 10
Biology May 10
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8:00 – 8:50 am Zero hour
9:00 – 9:50 am 1st period
9:56 – 10:50 am 2nd period
10:56 – 11:46 am 3rd period
Lunch Schedule 4th period
1st lunch 11:46 am – 12:36 pm Class 12:36 – 1:27 pm
2nd class 11:52 am – 12:42 pm Lunch 12:42 – 1:33 pm
1:33 pm – 2:23 pm 5th period
2:29 pm – 3:19 pm 6th period
3:25 pm – 4:15 pm 7th period
1. Must have earned a total of at least 17.0 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade
2. Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams 3. Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan 4. Must have parent permission 5. No senior release 2nd period or 4th period
1. Must be enrolled in three AP courses each semester senior year 2. Must have earned a total of at least 17.5 credits through the end of the fall
semester of 11th grade 3. Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams 4. Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan 5. Must have parent permission 6. No senior release 2nd period or 4th period
Bell Schedule
Senior Release (one period)
Senior Release (two periods)
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Plano West Academic Conferences-Class of 2019 Dear Parent or Guardian of __________________________________________________________________________________,
It’s time to prepare for your student’s senior year at Plano West. All junior students and their parents/guardians are invited to an individual academic conference with their Plano West counselor. Eleventh grade academic conferences will be held throughout the months of February and March. To prepare for this meeting, students and parents should review the academic conference video available on the counseling page of the Plano West website to review graduation requirements and senior course options. Website address: https://www.pisd.edu/domain/2498 1. Select Pre-Conference Video 2. Select Senior Schedule Worksheet
Prior to the conference, your student should:
View pre-conference video-https://www.pisd.edu/domain/2498
Review student’s graduation plan with endorsement requirements
Consider post-secondary plans to assist in senior course selection
Discuss senior course options and college and career goals with parents/guardians
View Plano West elective video https://www.pisd.edu/Page/16847
Make a list of questions regarding course selection, graduation requirements, post-secondary plans
Complete the course selection plan (below) using the senior course list on the back of this page
Course catalog can be found on the district website https://www.pisd.edu/Page/1799
2018-19 Course Selection
Semester 1 Semester 2 1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
Arrival Time (circle one) 8:00 a.m. (requires personal transportation) or 9:00 a.m.
Alternates (required): 1. _______________________ 2. ______________________ 3._______________________
Course Selection and Schedule Change Request Information
Students can make changes to course requests, with parent permission, through June 1, 2018
Students may make changes to schedules, on a seat availability basis, through August 10, 2018
No schedule changes will be made the first three weeks of school
Students will be allowed to make level changes (no elective changes), on a seat availability basis, during
weeks 4-6 of the first nine weeks using the Advanced Academic Course Withdrawal Process
The next opportunity to make a level change will occur at the end of the first semester
Your student’s scheduled conference date and time: Date: _______________________________________ Counselor: ________________________________ Time: _______________________________________ Location: Plano West Counseling Office_______
Due to the large number of conferences needed to meet with each individual student and his/her family, we are unable to reschedule conference dates/times. If you are unable to attend the conference, the counselor will meet with your student, and an academic conference summary will be sent home with your student. Parents/Guardians planning to attend the conference are advised to park in VISITOR PARKING in front of Building A on Parker Road. Additional parking is available in the lot north of the gym. Please check in with the receptionist in the front office for a visitor’s pass. Parents and guardians will need to present a driver’s license when checking in. 4
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Foreign Language Mathematics Language Arts Chinese 3 H Algebra 2 H English 3 H French 3 H Pre Calculus H English 4 H French 5 H German 3 H Social Studies Science Spanish 3 H Sociology H Physics Pre-AP Information Technology
Computer Science 3 H
AP Courses
Art AP Drawing Computer Science A AP Music Theory AP Art AP 2D Economics-Macro AP Physics 1 AP Art AP 3D Economics-Micro AP Physics 2 AP Art History AP English 3 AP Physics C Mechanics AP Biology AP English 4 AP Physics C Elec & Magnetism AP Calculus AB AP Environmental Science AP Psychology AP Calculus BC AP French 4 AP Spanish 4 AP Chemistry AP German 4 AP Spanish 5 AP Chinese IV AP Government-US AP Statistics AP
US History AP
Opportunities for Advanced Coursework Honors/Pre-AP
Honors and Pre-AP courses are available in several academic areas and offer a wider range and greater depth of subject matter than that of the on-level course. Emphasis is placed on higher level & critical thinking skills, creativity, productive thinking and independent guided research.
Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board enables students to complete college level studies while in high school. This “academic bridge” helps smooth the transition from high school to college. The primary goals of the AP program are to enrich the secondary school experience of students ready to apply themselves to college-level courses and to provide the means by which colleges may grant credit or placement, or both, to students with satisfactory AP test scores.
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AP courses are recognized as a means for high achieving students to receive college credit while still in high school…
AP tests are given in May each year Each AP test is given a score from 1 to 5
Credit awarded varies among colleges and university
College credit and placement website: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement To access AP scores online go to:
https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores
Week 1 Test Dates Morning (8 AM) Afternoon (12 PM) Monday AP Chemistry AP Psychology May 7 AP Spanish Literature & Culture Tuesday AP Art History May 8 AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Wednesday AP English Literature & Composition AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based May 9 Thursday AP United States Government & Politics AP Chinese Language and Culture May 10 AP Environmental Science Friday AP German Language & Culture May 11 AP United States History Studio Art
Week 2 Test Date Morning (8 AM) Afternoon (12 PM) 2:00 PM Monday AP Biology AP Physics C: Mechanics May 14 AP Music Theory AP Physics C: Elec & Mag Tuesday AP Calculus AB AP French Language & Culture May 15 AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science A Wednesday AP English Language & Comp AP Macroeconomics May 16 Thursday AP Statistics May 17 Friday AP Microeconomics May 18
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Opportunities for Advanced Coursework Dual Credit Courses
Plano ISD has a dual credit agreement with Collin College, which allows students to earn both high school and college credit for a particular course. Dual credit courses are currently offered in English Languages Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In addition, the Learning Frameworks course is available for college credit only. Students must meet the guidelines for admission and enrollment at Collin College in order to be eligible. Students must pay tuition and fees for each course according to the Collin College fee schedule. Students that are eligible for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program will have their tuition waived by Collin College. Dual credit classes meet on the senior high campus. Students interested in taking dual credit courses are required to meet with their school counselor to review course options.
FERPA o Federal Law that ensures privacy of student education records (begins when student starts college
regardless of age)
Dual
Credit
Courses
Collin Course Collin
College
Credit
Hours
High
School
Credit
Days Pre-reqs PISD
Grade
Weight
English IV ENGL
1301 & 1302
6 1 3 English III 4.5
Government Federal GOVT
2305
3 .5 3 US History 4.5
Economics Prin of Macro
2301
3 .5 3 US History 4.5
Multivariable
Calculus
MATH 2415 Calculus 3
MATH 2320 Diff Eq
7 1 5 AP CALC BC
Exam
Score 4+
5.0
Pre-Calculus MATH 1314
College Algebra/
PRECAL 2412
7 1 5 GEOM
&
ALG 2
4.5
Learning
Framework
PSYC 1300
Learning Framework
3 0 5 ENG 1 4.5
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ATTENTION!!
DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS
Have you completed your Collin College Admissions Application?
Apply Here Now https://apply.collin.edu
You must submit an admissions application to
Collin College before your dual credit forms can
be processed.
Fall 2018 Registration opens April 17th
DON’T DELAY! APPLY TODAY!
For more information: Please visit http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/dualcredit/
Informational Meetings:
Plano West Senior High School Presentation Room March 22nd @ 6-7pm
Plano Senior High School Building B Lecture Hall March 27th @ 6-7pm
Plano East Senior High School Cafeteria April 9th @ 6-7pm
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Dual/Concurrent Credit Enrollment Procedures Must Be Completed by May 25, 2018
Students must act on their own behalf. Photo ID is required for all transactions at Collin College. Please consult the Dual/Concurrent Credit Manual at http://www.collin.edu/dualcredit for program restrictions.
1. Apply (returning students may skip to step #7) (first time students-Apply to Collin College, complete steps 1-10)
Complete the Collin College application online at https://apply.collin.edu.
MUST be completed before any paperwork will be processed. Student will receive an email message after application has been processed. CWID# will be noted in
that message. Bring CWID# to Plano West counselor to get High School Enrollment Permission Form.
2. High School Enrollment Permission Form – signed & returned to high school counselor before April 17, 2018
This form is required on file at Collin College for each semester. It must be signed by a high school official (e.g. high school counselor), student, and parent/guardian if the student is under the age of 18.
3. Official High School Transcript Plano West will send the transcripts to Collin College
4. Testing Information All students must test or provide proof of exemption/waiver. If you believe you have a full or partial
exemption/waiver, please provide official ACT or SAT scores to Academic Advising.
If you do not have an exemption/waiver, you will need to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment on the Collin College campus.
Steps include: Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) sent to you electronically and print your certificate of completion.
Pay the $29 testing fee online at https://www.collin.edu/studentresources/testing/availabletesting/tsi.html
or at Cashier’s Office. A $29 fee will be charged for retakes.
Take the PAA certificate of completion, a photo I.D., and receipt to the Testing Center during walk-in hours.
See an Academic Advisor after testing to discuss your results.
5. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Submit proof of vaccine or if taking classes on a HS campus only, submit an exception form to the
Collin College Admissions Offices via email to [email protected].
Please visit http://www.collin.edu/meningitis for details.
6. Complete Mandatory Training on Preventing Sexual Violence Located on the Student tab in CougarWeb. The hold will be removed within one hour of completing
the training.
Are you currently enrolled in a dual credit course? If yes, START HERE. After turning in permission form (step #2) each semester.
7. Registration (enroll in course)
You will register online via CougarWeb. Please reference your high school for dates, deadlines, course reference numbers (CRNs), and registration instructions. Registration opens April 17, 2018
8. Tuition-Must be paid by May 25, 2018 You may pay in person at the Cashier's Office or online via CougarWeb. Deadline May 25, 2018
9. Books and Supplies Click on “My Class Schedule” on Student Quick Links in CougarWeb for textbook information.
10. College Photo ID and Parking Sticker You can get these from any Student Life Office starting one week prior to classes beginning.
Please visit http://www.collin.edu/dualcredit for important dates and deadlines. For questions, email [email protected].
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Collin College Dual Credit
o Dual Enrollment Information Form 2018-2019 o High School Enrollment Permission Form o Forms available in your Academic Conference
Collin College courses are subject to change
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Pathways to EARN Credit
Night School
Summer School
Credit by Exam
Texas Tech Correspondence Plano ISD eSchool
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Final Exam Grade Waiver & Final Exam Exemption Guidelines
Final Exam Grade Waiver- 11th graders Students enrolled in an AP course for the second semester of the school year may be eligible for a grade
waiver from the final exam in that subject for the second semester if the following conditions exist:
A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 80 (per class) and a minimum grade of 80 in the final grading period.
Student takes the National AP exam for that course in May.
Student shall attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine absences during the
second semester (per class).
Student shall have no more than five tardies in that AP class.
No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center.
Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services.
Student takes the semester exam on the date/time original scheduled, in the case of an excused absence, during
the determined make-up exam time.
To qualify for the grade waiver: Students must report to class on the day of the exam and take the final exam for the course.
If the semester exam grade benefits the student, it will be recorded and counted toward the student’s
course grade.
If a student has an unexcused absence during the exam, the student forfeits the option to take advantage of
the exam grade waiver, and will take the exam for credit.
Final Exam Exemption-12th grade Seniors may qualify for exemption from final exams during the second semester of the school year if the following conditions exist: Seniors in AP courses
A senior in an AP class must meet the criteria noted above to qualify for exemption in that AP class.
A senior in an AP course who chooses not to take the national exam may also quality for the final exam
exemption if all of the requirements for the Senior Exemption Guidelines are met.
Seniors in non-AP courses A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 85 (per class) and a minimum grade of 85 in the final grading period.
Student shall attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine absences during the
second semester (per class).
Student shall have no more than five tardies in each class.
No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center.
Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services.
To qualify for the exam exemption: Students must be present in class for each exam. Various activities will be conducted at this time for
students qualified to use exemptions, including the completion of course evaluations, student surveys, and
projects.
Exempt students may choose to take the exam. If the semester exam grade benefits the student, it will be
recorded and counted toward the student’s course grade.
If a student has an unexcused absence during the exam, the student forfeits the option to take advantage of
the exam exemption, and will take the exam for credit. (updated 02/08/18)
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Test Date
Registration
Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline
Score
Release Feb 10, 2018 Jan 12, 2018 Jan 13, 2018 Feb 21
April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10, 2018 April 24
June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 19
Sept 8, 2018 Aug 3, 2018 Aug 17, 2018 Sept 18
Oct 27, 2018 Sept 21, 2018 Oct 5, 2018 Nov 6
Dec 8, 2018 Nov 2, 2018 Nov 16, 2018 Dec 18
Register https://www.act.org/registration
Practice Test https://www.act.org/test-preparation
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Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late
Registration Deadline
Scores Released
SAT Subject Tests
Offered
March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 February 23, 2018 March 29, 2018 No
May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 20, 2018 May 24, 2018 Yes
June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 18, 2018 June 21, 2018 Yes
August 25, 2018 July 25, 2018 August 13, 2018 September 27, 2018 Yes
October 6, 2018 September 6, 2018 September 24, 2018 November 8, 2018 Yes
November 3, 2018 October 3, 2018 October 21, 2018 December 5, 2018 Yes
December 1, 2018 November 1, 2018 November 19, 2018 January 5, 2018 Yes
Register https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
Practice Test https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
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Naviance/Family Connection Student Quick Guide
From a web browser:
1. Open a browser and go to http://connection.naviance.com/pwsh
2. Use the same user name and password that you use to log in to a PISD computer to enter the program.
3. Click Log-in with Clever
From your PISD Web Desk:
1. Tap on the Naviance/Family Connection App to open the program.
Review the results of your career interest assessments
Research careers View your favorite career list Explore the Roadtrip Nation Interview
Archive
Research colleges, enrichment programs, and scholarships
Add colleges to the Colleges I’m Thinking About list for your child
Monitor your child’s progress during the college application process
Review your surveys Review your resume
View your test scores View documents posted by your school Review your journal entries
Colleges Tab About Me Tab
Getting Started Careers Tab
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Select Colleges I’m
thinking about
Select +add
colleges to this list
Naviance
Explore Colleges
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Naviance
Select lookup
Enter college
Click GO
Select College from
College Picker
Select Add Colleges
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Naviance
Explore Careers
Click on each College
to get College Overview
Select Careers
Register for SAT ACT
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Students may set up an appointment by emailing Mr. Canfield
Appointment Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Place: Plano West Counseling Department
o Career Pathways (high school training/education job) o Workforce Program o Assess your Interests, Abilities, and Values o Strategies & Resources for Career Development o Soft Skills
o Paying for College (Scholarships & FAFSA) o Academic Advising o College Applications o College Admissions Exams (SAT & ACT) o College Readiness (note-taking, study skills, etc.)
College & Career Counselor
Henry Canfield, M.A. & M. Ed. Collin College Counselor at Plano West
Career Exploration
College Exploration
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Plano West Senior High School Profile
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Plano West Senior High School Profile
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o Final Exams
o AP Exams – May 7-11 & May 14-18 o College Planning Seminars for Parents – May 17th - 6:30pm o Junior Spring Seminars (College 101) for Students – May 21 & 22 – English Classes
o Class of 2019 Academic Conferences o Register for ACT &/or SAT
o Apply Texas Application opens – start applying
o The Common Application website opens – start applying
o Start requesting your “official transcripts” in Naviance &
Pay the Registrar a one-time $5.00 fee
o Request Counselor “Letters of Recommendation” if required by colleges
Complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet “Blue Packet” and return to counselor
o Ask your teacher to write a rec letter, if required by college
o Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your scores
o Send SAT/ACT scores to college/university
o Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Timeline
Spring
2018
May 2018
June 2018
July 1 2018
August 1 2018
October 1 2018
When school starts
Fall 2018
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o If your College/University requires a Mid-Year Transcript or a Mid-Year Report, “Request for Mid-Year Reports” (gold form) – complete, sign & return to your counselor
o Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin
o Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines
o Final Exams
o Class of 2019 Graduation
Timeline
For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack. ~Rudyard Kipling
October 15 To
December 1 2018
Spring 2019
May 2019
TBA
January to
February 2019
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