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Prepare for the future starting from high school with tips on setting goals, choosing the right classes, and meeting graduation requirements. Get ready for college success by making wise choices now!
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Class of 20212016-2017 Pre-Registration After Caprock Comes College
Class of 2021Preparing for success beyond high school! Freshman year of high school begins in 205 days Freshman year of college begins in a little over 4 years Will you be ready?
Class of 2021Preparing for success beyond high school! • Set Goals for yourself and WRITE THEM DOWN! • CHALLENGE yourself in rigorous courses • Take electives that align with your goals…Its about CHOICES! • Be INVOLVED! • Key Club Chess Club Athletics • Student Council Science Club Band • National Honor Society FCA Orchestra • TAFE Clay Club Choir • Photography Club Culture Club FFA • Make good grades • Take tests seriously • PSAT SAT • EOC TSI
Choosing Your Graduation Program The CHS Class of 2021 will graduate on the HB5 Foundation Graduation Program with an Endorsement or the Foundation Graduation Program with the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
Foundation High School Plan with an Endorsement Credit Requirements 4 English Credits • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English course 4Math Credits • Algebra I • Geometry • 2 Advanced Math course 1 Physical Education credit 1 Fine Arts credit 2 Languages Other Than English • 2 credits in the same language 4Science Credits • Biology • IPC/Chemistry or Physics/Principle of Technology • 2 Advanced Science course 3 Social Studies Credits • World History or World Geography • U.S. History • U.S. Government (1/2 credit) • Economics (1/2 credit) .5 Dollars & Sense .5 Professional Communications 6 Elective Credits • Completing a Program of Study 26 total credits
Foundation Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement Requires same courses as Foundation Program with Endorsements; however, one of the 4 Mathematics credits must be Algebra II Required to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to Texas Public College or University
Endorsements You must specify in writing an Endorsement area on your Personal Graduation Plan and Course request form during pre-registration. Endorsements areas: • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industry • Public Services • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) • Multidisciplinary Studies
Programs of Study By the end of your Freshman year of high school, you must select a Program of Study during pre-registration.
Arts & Humanities EndorsementPrograms of Study offered at CHS • Fine Arts • Art • Dance • Band • Choir • Orchestra • Theatre • Languages other than English • ASL • Spanish • Social Studies/ Humanities
Business and Industry EndorsementPrograms of Study offered at CHS • Ag Manufacturing • Architecture • Audio-Video • Construction Technology • Culinary Arts • Entrepreneurship • Advanced Journalism-Newspaper • Advanced Journalism-Yearbook • Debate • Electrical Technology • Information Technology • Machining
Public Services EndorsementPrograms of Study offered at CHS • Education & Training • Law Enforcement • JROTC
STEM EndorsementPrograms of Study offered at CHS • Electronics • Advanced Mathematics • Advanced Sciences
Example CHS 9th grade schedule for 2017-2018 • English I or English I Pre-AP • Algebra I or Geometry Pre-AP • Biology or Biology Pre-AP • World History, World Geography, or Human Geography AP • PE or Athletics • Foreign Language or Endorsement elective • Fine Arts or Endorsement elective • Speech/Dollars & Sense or Endorsement elective
What EOC Assessments do I have to pass to graduate? English I English II U.S. History Biology Algebra I
Course Requests Are you ready to choose your courses? • Caprock Counselor will be helping you select your courses for next year: • Bowie – Monday, November 21st • Fannin – Tuesday, November 22nd Remember as a Future 9th grader you only have to select an Endorsement. (Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Public Service, STEM)
Who do I contact if I have questions? • Mrs. Davenport Class of 2021 Counselor 326-2213 cassie.davenport@amaisd.org • Mrs. Chapman Lead Counselor 326-2214 Whitney.chapman@amaisd.org
Ms. Abby Ortega Caprock High School ACE Coordinator 806.326.2232 Abby.ortega@amaisd.org
Mr. Huseman Caprock High School Principal Chad.huseman@amaisd.org
Class of 2021 After Caprock Comes College!