Class of 2022 Academic Conference Booklet

Academic Conference Booklet

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

Academic Conference Summary 1

Graduation Requirements Credits/Courses EOC Tests 4 English English 1 4 Math Algebra 1 4 Science Biology 4 Social Studies English 2 2 Foreign Language US History 1 Fine Arts 1 PE .5 Speech .5 Health 5 Electives 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 TWO PERIODS OFF Must have earned a total of at Must be enrolled in three least 17.0 credits through the end advanced level courses each of the fall semester of 11th grade semester senior year. The 3 advanced courses include AP Must have met the passing courses and/or the five day-a- standard on all five End-of- week Collin College Dual Credit Course Exams courses. Must be pursuing the 26 credit Must have earned a total of at Foundation with Endorsement least 17.5 credits through the Graduation Plan end of the fall semester of 11th grade Must have parent permission Must have met the passing No senior release 2nd period or standard on all five End-of- 4th period Course Exams Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan Must have parent permission No senior release 2nd period or 4th period 4 4 Students are expected to be off-campus during most senior release periods, therefore, students must have transportation.

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Opportunities for Advanced Coursework Honors Courses Honors courses are available AdAvaPncCedoPulacresmeesnt in several academic areas and Foreign Language offer a wider range and Art AP 2D Chinese III H greater depth of subject Art AP 3D French III H matter than that of the Art AP Drawing French V H regular course. Emphasis is Art History AP German III H placed on higher level & Music Theory AP Spanish III H critical thinking skills, Biology AP creativity, productive thinking Chemistry AP Mathematics and independent guided Environmental Science AP Algebra II H research. Physics I AP Pre-Calculus H Physics II AP The Advanced Placement Physics C Mechanics AP Social Studies (AP) Program of the College Physics C Elec & Mag AP Sociology H Board enables students to Statistics AP complete college level studies Calculus AB AP Language Arts while in high school. This Calculus BC AP English III H “academic bridge” helps Computer Science AP English IV H smooth the transition from English III AP Language high school to college. The English IV AP Literature Science primary goals of the AP Chinese IV AP Physics H program are to enrich the French IV AP secondary school experience German IV AP Information Technology of students ready to apply Spanish IV AP Computer Science III H themselves to college-level Spanish V AP courses and to provide the Economics Macro AP means by which colleges may Economics Micro AP grant credit or placement, or Comparative Govt AP both, to students with Government US AP satisfactory AP test scores. Psychology AP 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 Dual Credit Go to the links below – fill out both forms – email forms to your PWSH counselor High School Registration Permission Form Dual Enrollment Information Form 2020-2021 Courses are subject to change 8

https://www.collin.edu/express/dualcredit https://apply.collin.edu : www.collin.edu/express/dualcredit 9

How to clear SSN Hold Collin Dual Credit Information Sessions Zoom Meeting Link will be provided 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

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Payment Deadline AP Exam February 19, 2021 Payment Information Payment Amount o $95.00 per AP Exam o $10.00 per Exam for students on Free or Reduced Lunch o $40.00 Late Fee per AP Exam, if applicable Payment Method RYCOR only offers payment options for spring one-semester courses. o Create an account on RYCOR pay on line via e-check ($0.50 fee per e-check) or Credit card ($3.56 or .0375 fee per exam) For more information about RYCOR go to: https://www.pisd.edu/Domain/525 November 2020 Payment Deadline was for AP courses are recognized as a means o year-long AP courses for high achieving students to receive o fall one-semester AP courses college credit while still in high school o students taking an AP exam for a course in which they are not enrolled ▪ AP tests are given in May each year Late Exam Order ▪ Each AP test is given a score If students would like to add an AP Exam from the courses that from 1 to 5 had a November 2020 deadline, they must pay by cash or check in the PWSH counseling office. ▪ Credit awarded varies among A $40.00 late fee charged by College Board will be added to the colleges and universities $95.00 or $10.00 (for students on the free or reduced lunch program) standard exam fee. 16

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM PROCEDURES started 2019-2020 school year The College Board administers the AP program and has developed new policies that took effect 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 2021 AP exams no later than NOVEMBER 1, 2020. ❖ 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 February 19, 2021. ❖ Fees for 2021 AP exams will be $95 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/ 17

Due to COVID-19 2021 online Registration Check ACT website For testing information ACT Retesting Restrictions You may take the ACT no more than 12 times total 18

Due to COVID-19 Check SAT website For testing information 19

Connect through a browser Connect through PISD webdesk: 20

Explore Careers https://www.careeronestop.org/ https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ https://www.collin.edu/campuse https://www.bls.gov/ooh/military/ s/technical/ military-careers.htm 21

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 RANK IN CLASS Grade Division and Grade Points Class rank is based on cumulative Letter Numeric AP/IB Honors Regular Modified semester averages from grades 9-12. A+ 97+ 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 A 93-96 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3 Honors and AP courses are weighted A- 90-92 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1 with extra grade points awarded for B+ 87-89 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.9 each grade. B 83-86 4.2 3.7 3.2 2.7 B- 80-82 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 Final rank in class and grade point C+ 77-79 3.8 3.3 2.8 2.3 average are determined at the end of C 71-76 3.6 3.1 2.6 2.1 the third nine weeks grading period of C- 70 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.9 the senior year. F 69 0 0 0 0 A student may be awarded a credit for a Foundation Endorsement full year course by earning a grade of 70 Graduation Requirements in both semesters or by averaging the grades earned in each semester for a grade of 70 or higher. Class of 2020 Ranking English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Rank GPA Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Number 1 4.73 Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Ed 1 credit 10% 4.26 Health .5 credit Speech .5 credit 25% 3.93 Foreign Language 2 credits Electives 5 credits 50% 3.47 75% 2.90 ACCREDITATION One or more endorsements: Texas Education Agency STEM Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Multidisciplinary Public Service In addition to 26 credits, graduates must pass five (5) end-of-course exams No community service is required 23

Class of 2020 Stats 1,347 Graduates National Merit Scholars (NMSQT) 9% 91% Finalists 68 Semifinalists 67 Commended Scholars 105 National Hispanic Scholars 13 % attending college AP Results % Technical/Military/Work/Other Each AP test is scored from 1 to 5 4% 1,287 Students Tested 4,124 Exams Administered AP Scores 3 or Higher 87% 81% % Attending 4 year University 24 % Attending 2 year College

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 Note: Class of 2020 ACT & SAT Stats - not available 25

Timeline Spring 2021 o Class of 2022 Academic Conferences o Register for ACT &/or SAT May 3-7 & 10-14 o Class of 2022 College Planning 2021 Seminar July 1, 2021 o AP Exams o Apply Texas Application opens – start applying August 1, 2021 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 2021 o Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your score o Send SAT/ACT scores to college/university October 1, 2021 o Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1 October 15 – December 1 o Free Application for Federal Student Aid 2021 o Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin January – February o Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines 2022 o Mid-Year Transcript and Mid-Year Report may be required by Spring your college or university 2022 o Check Naviance for scholarship opportunities May 2022 o Notify college/university of your final admission decision TBA o Final Exams o Class of 2022 Graduation 27

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