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[Audio] "Welcome! Today marks the beginning of your journey to high school. Can you believe it? High school is where you'll learn, grow, and take the first steps toward your future dreams. Are you excited? Let's dive in!".
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[Audio] "Here's what's on the agenda: 1️⃣ High School Basics—everything you need to know to succeed. 2️⃣ Choosing Your Endorsement—this is all about your interests and future goals. 3️⃣ Using Skyward—your tool to plan your high school adventure. Ready? Let's get started!".
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[Audio] "Before you start high school, there are a few things you NEED to know. We're going to break it all down—credits, schedules, graduation plans, and more. Don't worry; we've got you covered!".
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[Audio] "High school is designed to support YOU! It's student-centered, which means your goals and interests matter. Plus, your parents and teachers are here to help you every step of the way.".
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[Audio] "What's got you pumped about high school? Sports? Clubs? Meeting new friends? Think about it, and let's share. You can also jot it down on a sticky note and add it to our board. I'll read some of your responses and let's see what excites you most!".
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[Audio] "Let's talk about what high school is all about. You'll need: ✔ Credits to graduate. ✔ A graduation plan that works for you. ✔ A four-year plan to stay on track. ✔ And of course, a schedule to guide your day!".
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[Audio] "Here's how credits work: every course you pass earns you credit. 👉 You need 26 credits to graduate. 👉 Semester grades must be 70% or higher. 👉 Attendance matters—you need to be in class at least 90% of the time! Who can guess one of the classes EVERYONE has to take in high school? Let's hear some guesses!".
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[Audio] "You'll be on the Distinguished Level of Achievement plan. Sounds fancy, right? It means: 🎓 You take a fourth year of science and math (including Algebra 2). 🎓 You earn 26 credits. 🎓 And you'll be college and career ready! This plan opens doors for scholarships and jobs in the future!".
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[Audio] You may have a class discussion on the subjects students are looking forward to taking..
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Other class requirements. Other non credit requirements.
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4 year plan. Now that you know the requirements, you will need to figure out your four year plan! You will also work on this with a high school counselor who visits you at your school. Get a head start! Try to fill in as many blanks on the next slide as you can!.
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[Audio] You may print a copy of slide 12 and have students fill in or make it electronic and they can complete on their chromebooks. Discuss with students how their plan may be different if they have already taken high school courses..
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High School Schedule. Block Schedule Sample This is a semester schedule for a GISD high school. Each class will last 90 minutes A Days are: Monday and Wednesday B Days are: Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fridays alternate: one week “A” other week “B”.
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Choose your endorsement!. Connecting my future career with a program of study!.
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[Audio] Encourage students to discuss and share their thoughts. Ask them to think about non-academic activities they are excited about. To spark engagement, prepare a list of ideas in advance. Alternatively, have students write their responses on sticky notes and display them in a chalkboard splash activity. Facilitate a discussion by highlighting both similarities and differences in their responses..
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What are the endorsements? There are 5 endorsements to choose from….
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What are the endorsements? There are 5 endorsements to choose from….
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Option 1: Science. Option 2: Computer Science. Option 3: Engineering.
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Arts and Humanities. Option 2: Foreign Language (1 language).
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Option 4: Architecture/ Construction. Option 5: Arts/Audio Visual Tech (AV)/ Communications.
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Option 4: Manufacturing. Option 5: Agricultural Tech/Mechanical System.
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Option 4: Carpentry. Option 5: Electrical. Option 6: HVAC and Sheet Metal.
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Option 4: Accounting and Financial Service. Option 5: Business Management.
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Option 4: Accounting and Financial Service. Option 5: Business Management.
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Your Name Career Cluster Program of Study. Gordan Ramsey (Chef) Hospitality & Toursim Culinary Arts.
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While at the event, make a STOP at the High Schools that offer your top programs of study.