Class of 2021 Academic Conference Booklet

Academic Conference Booklet

Table of Contents 1 2 Academic Conference Summary 2 Graduation Requirements State Testing STAAR 3 4 Bell Schedule Senior Release 5 Senior Courses 6-7 6 Opportunities for Advanced Coursework 7 • AP & Honors Level Courses 8-10 • Dual Credit Courses 11 Collin College Enrollment Procedures 11 11 Pathways to Earn Credit 11 • Summer School 11 • Night School 11 • Credit by Exam • eSchool 12 • Texas Tech Correspondence 13 Foundation with Endorsements 14 Course Catalog 15 Final Exam Grade and Exemption Guidelines 16 17 AP Exams 18 AP Exam Procedures for 2019-2020 19 ACT 20 SAT 20-21 SAT Workshops Explore careers Naviance School Profile 22-25 Timeline 26-27 Stay in the Loop 28

Academic Conference Summary 1

Graduation Credits/Courses Requirements 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Arts 1 PE .5 Speech .5 Health 5 Electives EOC Tests Dates English 1 April 7 English 2 April 8 US History May 6 Biology May 7 Algebra 1 May 7 2

Bell Schedule 8:00 - 8:50 Zero hour 9:00 - 9:50 1st period 9:56 - 10:50 2nd period 10:56 - 11:46 3rd period Lunch Schedule 4th period 1st lunch 11:46 - 12:36 Class 12:36 - 1:27 Class 11:52 - 12:42 2nd Lunch 12:42 - 1:33 1:33 - 2:23 5th period 2:29 - 3:19 6th period 3:25 - 4:15 7th period 3

SENIOR RELEASE one period off o Must have earned a total of at least 17.0 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade o Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams o Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan o Must have parent permission o No senior release 2nd period or 4th period two periods off o Must be enrolled in one advanced level course each semester senior year. The one advanced course includes AP courses or the five day-a- week Collin College Dual Credit courses. o Must have earned a total of at least 17.5 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade o Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams o Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan o Must have parent permission o No senior release 2nd period or 4th period • Students are expected to be off-campus during most senior release periods, therefore, students must have transportation. 4

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED COURSEWORK Honors Courses Honors courses are available AdAvaPncCedoPularcesmeesnt in several academic areas and Foreign Language offer a wider range and Art AP 2D Chinese 3H greater depth of subject Art AP 3D French 3H matter than that of the Art AP Drawing French 5H regular course. Emphasis is Art History AP German 3H placed on higher level & Biology AP Spanish 3H critical thinking skills, Calculus AB AP creativity, productive thinking Calculus BC AP Mathematics and independent guided Chemistry AP Algebra 2H research. Chinese IV AP Pre-Calculus H Computer Science AP The Advanced Placement Economics Macro AP Social Studies (AP) Program of the College Economics Micro AP Sociology H Board enables students to English 3 AP Language complete college level studies English 4 AP Literature Language Arts while in high school. This Environmental Science AP English 3H “academic bridge” helps French 4 AP English 4H smooth the transition from German 4 AP high school to college. The Government US AP Science primary goals of the AP Music Theory AP Physics H program are to enrich the Physics 1 AP secondary school experience Physics 2 AP Information Technology of students ready to apply Physics C Mechanics AP Computer Science 3H themselves to college-level Physics C Elec & Mag AP courses and to provide the Psychology AP means by which colleges may Spanish 4 AP grant credit or placement, or Spanish 5 AP both, to students with Statistics AP satisfactory AP test scores. US History AP 6

Collin College Dual Credit • 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. • Students must meet the guidelines for admission and enrollment for Collin College courses 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 Plano West Senior High campus. Dual Credit Collin College Collin High Days Pre-requisites PISD Courses College School Grade Credit Credit Weight Hours English IV ENGL 2332 & 2333 6 1 5 ENGL 1301 & 4.5 Literature ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 4.5 English IV ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 ENGL 1302 4.5 Language English III 15 English III Language (seniors) 15 English II (juniors) Government Federal GOVT 2305 3 .5 3 US History 4.5 Economics Prin of Macro 2301 3 US History 6 .5 3 US History 4.5 US History 1301 & 1302 1 5 World History & 4.5 W. Geography Multivariable MATH 2320/2415 7 1 5 AP Calculus BC & 5 Calculus 6 MATH 1314 AP exam score 4 Pre-Calculus College Algebra & 3 15 Algebra 2 & 4.5 Statistics PRECAL 2412 MATH 1324 Geometry 15 Algebra 2 4.5 Biology BIOL 1406 & 1407 6 15 Physics 4.5 ASL IV TBD 6 13 ASL III 4.5 7

Collin College Dual Credit o Forms available in your Academic Conference Dual Enrollment Information Form 2020-2021 High School Enrollment Permission Form o Courses are subject to change 8

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Collin College Enrollment Information Session Collin College Dual Credit Fall 2020 Enrollment Information Session Registration for parents & students opens April 14, 2020 March 5, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm https://apply.collin.edu Plano West – Presentation Room For additional information Collin College Representative please visit will provide vital information on https://www.collin.edu/exp ress/dualcredit the dual enrollment program 10

Pathways to Earn Credit 11

Foundation With Endorsements 12

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FINAL EXAM GRADE WAIVER AND EXEMPTION GUIDELINES Final Exam Grade Waiver- 11th grade 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: o A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 80 (per class) and a minimum grade of 80 in the final grading period. o Student takes the National AP exam for that course in May. o Student shall attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine (9) absences during the second semester (per class). o Student shall have no more than five tardies in that AP class. o No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center. o Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services. o 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 o A senior in an AP class must meet the criteria noted above to qualify for exemption in that AP class. o 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 o A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 85 (per class) and a minimum grade of 85 in the final grading period. o Student shall attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine (9) absences during the second semester (per class). o Student shall have no more than five tardies in each class. o No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center. o 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. 02/2019 14

Week 1 Morning Afternoon Afternoon 8 AM 12 noon Monday United States Physics C: 2 PM May 4 Government & Mechanics Physics C: Politics Electricity & Tuesday Calculus AB German Magnetism May 5 Language Calculus BC & Culture Wednesday English Physics 2: May 6 Literature Algebra Based & Composite Payment Options: paypams, check or cash Thursday Chemistry Physics 1: May 7 Algebra-Based Payment deadline: March 1, 2020 Spanish Friday Literature & Art History Paypams May 8 Culture Computer ▪ pay online United States Science A History ▪ amount $94.00 + 3.00 fee = $97.00 Studio Art Check Week 2 Morning Afternoon 12 noon ▪ payable to Plano ISD Monday 8 AM Chinese Language & ▪ include student name & ID number May 11 Biology Culture ▪ check must include imprinted address Environmental Science ▪ amount $94.00 Tuesday Spanish Language & Psychology ▪ AP payment form May 12 Culture ▪ deliver to PWSH Counseling Office Microeconomics Wednesday English Language & Music Theory AP courses are recognized as a means May 13 Composition Macroeconomics for high achieving students to receive college credit while still in high school Thursday Statistics May 14 ▪ AP tests are given in May each 15 year Friday French Language & May 15 Culture ▪ Each AP test is given a score from 1 to 5 ▪ Credit awarded varies among colleges and universities

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM PROCEDURES FOR 2019-2020 The College Board administers the AP program and has developed new policies that will take effect for the 2019-2020 school year. Plano ISD is required to honor College Board requirements in order to participate in the AP program. (A reminder, Plano ISD students enrolled in an AP course are not required to take the corresponding AP exam.) ❖ Students must create an account on the College Board website at the beginning of an AP course in order to access course related resources and to enter identification information required for ordering an exam. ❖ Students enrolled in an AP course that begins in semester 1 must register and pay in full for related 2020 AP exams no later than NOVEMBER 1, 2019. ❖ Students enrolled in an AP course that begins in semester 2 must register and pay in full for related 2020 AP exams no later than March 1, 2020. ❖ Fees for 2020 AP exams will be $94 per exam. A reduced fee will be available for students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. ❖ Students that register after the posted deadlines will incur an additional $40 fee per exam. ❖ Students that cancel an exam after the posted deadlines or are absent for an exam will receive a refund for all but $40 of the original fee. For additional information related to the Advanced Placement program, please visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ 16

` 2020 Digital photo of yourself Test Registration Late Score Date Deadline Registration Release Deadline September 12 August 7Due to COVAIDu-g1u9st 21 September 22 October 24 CheScekptAeCmTbewre2b0site for teOscttionbgeirn4formation November 3 December 12 November 6 November 20 December 22 Register for ACT Account View your Understanding Test Login Scores your Scores Test Day Study Guide Question of Online Check List the Day Practice Test ACT Retesting Restrictions You may take the ACT no more than 12 times total 17

2020 Test Registration Late Scores SAT Date Deadline Registration Released Subject Tests Deadline Offered March 14 February 14 Due tFoebCruOarVyI2D5--19 March 27 No May 2 CheckApSrAil T3 websiteAMpfroailrr1ct4he-32s1ting infoMrmaya1t5ion Yes Yes June 6 May 8 May 19-27 July 15 Yes Yes August 29 July 31 August 19 September Yes Yes October 3 September 4 September 23 October November 7 October 2 October 21 November December 5 November 6 November 24 December Register for SAT Account Get Test Sending Test Login Scores Scores to Colleges Test Day Practice on Daily Online Checklist Khan Practice App Practice Academy Tests 18

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School Profile Plano West Senior High School is in its 20th year of existence and is well established in the tradition of excellence in Plano ISD. The campus serves 11th and 12th grade students. Each graduating class has distinguished itself with numerous awards in the academic, athletic, and fine arts arenas. Plano West students are dedicated to academic excellence as demonstrated by the fact that over 25% of the 2018 graduating class earned a GPA of 4.0 or higher and over 56% of the class earned a 3.5 GPA or greater. Plano West students are accepted to the top colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. Thirty-eight percent of the staff members at Plano West hold advanced degrees in education. Our staff continually enhances the educational experience for all students. The academic performance of students at Plano West earned the distinction of being named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll, the most prestigious academic award a Texas Public School can achieve. Plano West has the distinction of being listed in the top 1% of Newsweek’s Best High Schools in the Nation for the past five years, in addition to being ranked #63 in the Washington Post’s High School Challenge, #45 in the state of Texas by US News, and a NCEA Higher Performing School. Our Community and District Plano is a suburban city of approximately 286,000 residents located north Of Dallas. The Plano Independent School District is comprised of 3 early childhood schools, 48 elementary schools (k-5), 13 middle schools (6-8), 6 high schools (9-10), 3 senior high schools (11-12), 3 academies, and a special Program Center. The district serves nearly 54,000 students. 22

SCHOOL PROFILE Grade Division and Grade Points RANK IN CLASS Letter Numeric AP/IB Honors Regular Modified A+ 97+ 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 Class rank is based on cumulative A 93-96 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3 semester averages from grades 9-12. A- 90-92 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1 B+ 87-89 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.9 Honors and AP courses are weighted B 83-86 4.2 3.7 3.2 2.7 with extra grade points awarded for B- 80-82 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 each grade. C+ 77-79 3.8 3.3 2.8 2.3 C 71-76 3.6 3.1 2.6 2.1 Final rank in class and grade point C- 70 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.9 average are determined at the end of F 69 0 0 0 0 the third nine weeks grading period of the senior year. Foundation Endorsement Graduation Requirements A student may be awarded a credit for a full year course by earning a grade of 70 in both semesters or by averaging the grades earned in each semester for a grade of 70 or higher. English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Ed 1 credit Health .5 credit Speech .5 credit Foreign Language 2 credits Electives 5 credits ACCREDITATION One or more endorsements: STEM Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Multidisciplinary Public Service Texas Education Agency In addition to 26 credits, graduates must pass five (5) end-of-course exams No community service is required F 23

School Profile Class of 2019 Stats 1,309 Graduates National Merit Scholars (NMSQT) 4% 96% Finalists 59 Semifinalists 63 Commended Scholars 93 National Hispanic Scholars 12 % attending college AP Results % Technical/Military/Work/Other Each AP test is scored from 1 to 5 4% 1,361 Students Tested 4,521 Exams Administered AP Scores 3 or Higher 92% 89% % Attending 4 year University 24 % Attending 2 year College

School Profile Class of 2019 Stats SAT AVERAGE SCORES 1268 Plano West 1022 1059 Texas National 624 515 531 644 507 528 Evidence-Based Math Total Reading Writing 27 ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES 21 21 Plano West Texas National 25

Timeline Spring 2020 o Class of 2021 Academic Conferences April 2020 o Register for ACT &/or SAT May 4-15, 2020 o College Planning Seminars for Parents o Junior Spring Seminars (College 101) for Students o AP Exams May 19-22, 2020 o Final Exams July 1, 2020 o Apply Texas Application opens – August 1, 2020 start applying o The Common Application website opens – start applying 26

Timeline When o Start requesting your Initial Transcripts in Naviance school o If required by colleges, request counselor rec letter - complete starts the Counselor Recommendation Packet & return to counselor Fall o If required by college, ask your teacher(s) to write a rec letter 2020 o Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your score o Send SAT/ACT scores to college/university October 1, 2020 o Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1 October 15 – December 1 o Free Application for Federal Student Aid 2020 o Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin January – February o Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines 2021 o If your College/University requires a Mid-Year Transcript or Spring a Mid-Year Report - request Mid-Year Reports (gold form) – 2021 pick up form at Counseling Dept then complete, sign & return to your counselor May 2021 o Check Naviance for scholarship opportunities TBA o Notify college/university of your final admission decision o Final Exams o Class of 2021 Graduation 27

Stay in the Loop https://www.pisd.edu/pwsh Plano ISD Parent Portal provides- • direct access to Parent Viewer • grades & attendance • assignments, quizzes & tests Register at https://parentportal.pisd.edu Questions, please email [email protected] or call 469-752-8767 eNews Subscribe to the daily Plano West eNews (the Wolf Howl) • receive the same news & announcements the students receive during 2nd period each day Register at: http://elist.pisd.edu 28