Sharyland High School Orientacion Presentado por: Departamento de Consejeria

Sharyland High School Orientacion de Estudiante Horario Block Que es Horario Block? El horario block es un cambio en la estuctura diaria del dia de clases. El curriculum es presentado en un formato diferente, el cual sera menos estresado y mas productivo para el estudiante. El horario block ayudara a los estudiantes a que tengan la oportunidad de aprender la materia en forma mas detallada.  Como es el horario block diferente al horario de ahora? El horario diario consistira de cuatro (4) noventa (90) minutos de clase y una clase (50) minutos  Cuanto tiempo tendran los estudiantes entre clases? Estudianted tendran ocho (8) minutos entre clases.  Cuantos creditos puede tener un estudiante al final del año? Estudiantes pueden tener hasta nueve (9) creditos por año, por un total de treinta y seis (36) en cuatro años de preparatoria.  Los estudiantes pueden participar en banda o atletismo en cuatro (4) años? Si  Los estudiantes pueden participar en banda y atletismo los cuatro años? Si

Tu horario puede parecer? Otoño (Ago-Ene)Primavera (Ene-Jun) Ingles I (90)Geografia Mundial (90) Football(90)Football (90) Computación (90)Biologia (90) Algebra I (50) Continuación de Alg I (50) Español I E (90)Arte I (90) Al final del año escolar podras haber completado nueve (9) creditos. Un estudiante necesita seis (6) para ser promovido al proximo año.

Programas de Graduacion Minimo High School Programa El programa minimo prepara a los estudiantes para educacion superior en una institucion de dos años. Estudiantes deben completar cierta criteria para graduar bajo este programa. Tambien, deben de completar los requisitos del estado. Recomendado High School Programa El programa recomendado prepara a los estudiantes para educacion superior. Estudiantes deben de completar los requisitos del estado. Distinguido Academico Programa El programa distinguido academico reconoce estudiantes que han demostrado un nivel de masteria equivalente al colegio. En adicion de los requisitos del estado, el estudiante debe haber completado y haber recibido una combinacion de cuatro (4) puntos avanzados (measures) para graduar DAP

Graduacion Distinguida (Cont’)  Distinguido Academico Programa  Una calificacion de 3 o mas en un examen de College Board Examen de colocació Avanzada  Una calificaciond de “b” o mas en cursos que cuentan Para credito de colegio  Una calificacion en el examen Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) que califique al estudiante como reconocido Commended Scholar o mas alto por la National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  Sacar una calificacion de “B” o mas en no mas de dos clases de carrera y tecnologia cursos articulados. El estudiante debe de recibir reconocimiento avanzado academico en Algebra II e Ingles III EOC examenes.

Requisitos de Graduacion en el estado de Texa para la clase 9 th graders( ) Materia Minimo Programa (24 credits) Recomendado Programa (26 credits) Distinguido Academico Programa (26 credits) Ingles 444

MateriaMinimo Programa Recomendedo Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Matematicas 3 (Alg I, Geom, 3 ra mate) 4 (Alg I, Geom, MMA, Alg II, El estudiante puede tomar Pre- CAL en vez de MMA, solo que, MMA debe ser tomada Antes de Alg II) 4 (Alg I, Geom, Alg II, & 4 a Mate)

MateriaMinimo Programa Recomendado Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Ciencia 2 IPC, Biologia (Puede sustituir Quimica o Fisica por IPC 4 Biologia, Quimica, Fisica (IPC puede ser usada como la 4 a ciencia pero debe ser tomada antes Quimica y/o Fisica 4 Biologia, Quimica, Fisica, y 4 a ciencia

MateriaMinimo Programa Recomendado Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Ciencia Social 3.5 Geo M, Hist M, Hist E.E.U.U, Gob. 3.5 Geo M, Hist M, Hist E.E.U.U, Gob. 3.5 Geo M, Hist M, Hist E.E.U.U, Gob. Economia.5

MateriaMinimo Programa Recomendado Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Lenguaje Extranjero (en el mismo lenguaje) Ninguno23

Materia Minimo Programa Recomendado Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Educaion Fisica 11.0 Salud ninguno.5

Materia Minimo Programa Recomendado Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Aplicacion Tecnologica Ninguno11 Artes 111

MateriaMinimo Programa Recomendado Programa Distinguido Academico Programa Oratoria.5 Clases Electivas (opcionales) Necesarias 8.5 (from SBOE approved courses) 4.0 (from SBOE approved courses) 3.0 (from SBOE approved courses)

STAAR STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC READINESS

Que es STAAR? Evaluación del Estado de Preparación Académica STAAR evaluaciones serán en: Algebra I Biología Ingles I Ingles II Historia de E.E.U.U

Cual es la diferencia entre STAAR y TAKS? Los cambios mas importantes entre evaluaciones son:  Incrementando el rigor en las dos evaluaciones y los resultados en las normas de rendimiento para todos los grados, materias, y cursos.  Cambiando las evaluaciones en la prepa de una visión en conjunto a basado en la materia.  Tiempo máximo de 4 horas por evaluación.  El total de artículos en la evaluación ha incrementado.  Mas artículos que se tienen que mapear.

Como se describirá la evaluación del estudiante en STAAR?  NIVEL III: Rendimiento Académico Avanzado  NIVEL II: Rendimiento Académico Satisfactorio  NIVEL I: Rendimiento Académico No satisfactorio

REQUISITOS DE GRADUACION EN TEXAS DAP- 26 CREDITOS (4X4)RHSP-26 CREDITOS (4X4) INGLES-4 CREDITOS MATEMATICAS-4 CREDITOS SCIENCIAS-4 CREDITOS CIENCIAS SOCIALES-4CREDITS 4 REQUISITOS AVANZADOS DAP N/A 5 STAAR EOC evaluaciones necesarias

QUE SIGNIFICA PARA MI? Tus calificaciones en 9 o EOC cuentan para tu graduación!

Como serán calculados? Una puntuación acumulativa será necesaria promediando todos los EOCs por cada materia: Matemáticas, Ingles, Ciencias y Ciencias Sociales.

Lo mas Importante!! Toma clases y las evaluaciones EOC seriamente sino……

Empezamos

Lecturas de Verano English I Pre AP  Mythology by Edith Hamilton  A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

Ejemplos de Horarios No Banda, JROTC, or Atetlismo (Recomendado Programa) 36 creditos 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Ingles IIngles IIIngles IIIIngles IV Algebra IGeometriaMMAAlgebra II IPCBiologiaQuimicaFisica Geografia Mun.Historia MunHistoria E.E.U.UGob/Eco Espa. IEspa. IIArteElectiva Aplicacion Tecnologica Speech/HealthElectiva Educacion FisicaElectiva

Ejemplo de Horarios Banda y Atletismo o JROTC (DAP Programa ) 33 Creditos (Athletics)37 Creditos (Banda or ROTC) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Ingles IIngles IIIngles IIIIngles IV Algebra IGeometriaAlgebra IIPre Calculo BiologiaQuimicaFisica4 a Ciencia Geografia MundHistoria MundHistoria E.E.U.UGob/Eco Banda Frances IFrances IIFrances IIIApp Tecnologica Atletismo/JROTC EB Oratoria/ Salud Atletismo/JROTC

Journalism I-IV This course in a comprehensive, introductory study of basic journalism which includes learning and applying the specialized writing techniques necessary for journalistic style and format. Included within the course is a study of America media, its history and development, as well as an emphasis on the four types of journalistic writing which are prevalent in high school journalism settings today: news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, and headline writing. Debate I-IV Controversial issues arise in aspects of personal, social public, and professional life in modern society. Debate and argumentation are widely used to make decisions and reduce conflict. Students who develop skills in argumentation and debate become interested in current issues, develop sound critical thinking, and sharpen communication skills. They acquire life-long skills for intelligently approaching controversial issues and clashes of opinion. Theater Arts I-IV Theater Arts I is a basic introductory course. It incorporates basic acting techniques, the role of the actor interpreting dramatic literature, and the historical evolution of performance styles. This course will fulfill the fine arts requirement. This course is required to take before other theater courses. Theater Production I Theater production is a course designed for those students primarily interested in working on plays. Although theater background is encouraged, it is not required. All students will be required to act on stage in front of an audience in the course of the year. Plays will be presented to the public throughout the school year. Students interested in trying out for the one-act play must be in first period theater production. Students must audition and have director’s approval. Junior ROTC RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) I CREDIT (2) each yearPREREQUISTE: Approval The Reserve Officers Training Corps is a corporative effort between the U.S. Army and school districts to provide a character and leadership development program of military science. It instills the student with an enhanced sense of self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline that will be applied to any post-secondary situation. Studies include topics such as military history, geography, service learning, first aid, citizenship, duty, responsibility, communications, leadership, drill and ceremony. Satisfactory completion can lead to advanced placement in the active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard. Art I Through the course of the semester, students will establish a visual vocabulary through the elements and principals of art. Students will also create art works in drawing and painting utilizing the elements and principles. Students will work in one, two and three-point perspective. Through the study of art history, students will also learn of major art movements as well as masters of the art world. There is a $10 art fee for this course. Drawing Art I is a prerequisite for this class. Students must have maintained at least a “B” average in Art I. Students will be introduced to a variety of mediums concentrating basically on tempera painting. Students will also do research papers on artist, art movements and art techniques. Students are required to keep a portfolio, folder and a sketchpad diary. A fee of $20 is required. Human Portrait and Human Figure Drawing A course designed to focus on the techniques used to create the human portrait and human figure. All areas will be broken down and focused on individually creating a full understanding of how to create a realistic likeness. Different mediums will be used throughout the course thus allowing the students to obtain an understanding of how to manipulate those mediums while solving the problems of creating realistic portraits and figure drawings.

Band I-IV Opportunities are provided for band students to develop the skills needed to become successful participants in a variety of instrumental music activities such as marching band, U.I.L. concert and sight reading contest, U.I.L. solo and ensemble contests, and All-State Band. Choir I-IV Choir is a mixture of unison, 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part choral music, with emphasis on the fundamentals of sight-reading, correct breathing and performance skills. Basic music theory will be taught as a main part of this course (learning to understand written music and apply it to vocal production). Students will have the opportunity to perform at least two concerts, attend festivals, participate in U.I.L. solo/ensemble competition and audition for the district, regional, and area state choirs. A student who excels in this class will be adequately prepared for the Concert Chorale. This is a performance class. Spanish I S The philosophy of the program is to enable students to attain a measurable degree of communicative competency and proficiency in each of the language skills. In order to be authentic in the oral presentations, the students look at the reality in their text books. They will answer questions and talk about such real life situations. This course is open to students who have some understanding of the Spanish Language. Spanish I E This full term course is designed to develop the basic skills of reading. The objective of this course is to create simple Spanish communication among students, by enabling them to write and speak. Instructional topic include: the Spanish alphabet, number and gender of articles, nouns and adjectives and a variety of vocabulary. Regular and irregular verbs are also introduced. This course is open to non-Spanish speakers only. Spanish II S or Spanish II E For students who have completed Spanish I AP Spanish Literature An AP Spanish Literature course is comparable to a third-year college introduction to Hispanic literature course. It is based on a required reading list. The works on the list are of literary significance and represent various historical periods, literary movements, genres, geographic areas, and population groups within the Spanish-speaking. The objective of the course is to help you interpret and analyze literature in Spanish. French I This is a full credit course designed to develop the ability to understand, read, speak, and write the French language. Time will be spent on conversation, reading and writing and learning about culture structure and grammar both in their native language as in French. This is open to students whose native language is not French. French II Next French course for students who have completed French I

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources In this course, students will develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations in the area of agriculture, food and natural resources. Principles of Architecture & Construction This course is an overview of the various fields of architecture, interior design, construction science and construction technology. Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Careers in the arts, audio/visual technology and communications career cluster require, in addition to creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance In this course, students develop knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising and product pricing. Business Information Management I In this course, students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software. Principles of Education & Training This course is designed to introduce students to the various careers available within the education and training career cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area. Principles of Health Science This course is an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry. Principles of Information Technology In this course, students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security This course introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and resp. of police, courts, corrections, private security and protective agencies.

Livestock Production [10-12] (1 Credit) Equine Science [10-12] (1 Credit) Advanced Animal Science [12] (1 Credit) Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management [10-12] (1 Credit) POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS PLANT SYSTEMS Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies Intro to Woodworking & Welding [ 10-12] (1 Credit) Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication [11-12] (1 Credit) Agricultural Power Systems (Welding) [11-12] (2 Credits) ANIMAL SYSTEMS STC Precision Manufacturing Technology Program [11-12] Landscape Design & Turf Grass Management [10-12] (1 Credit) Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources [9-12] (1 Credit) Professional Standards in Agribusiness [10-12] (1 Credit) Professional Standards in Agribusiness [10-12] (1 Credit) Professional Standards in Agribusiness [10-12] (1 Credit)