NEW CARDS 8th Grade Parent/Student

Meeting

2/22/2023

Pottsboro High School Leadership Team

Principal: Kensie Woods

Assistant Principal: Jason Matherly

School Counselor (A-J): Tandee Hughes

School Counselor (K-Z): Benton Timpanaro

8th Grade Counts!

Class of 2028

The following classes count toward high school credit AND GPA (grade point average):

• Health
• Business Information Systems (computer class)
• Algebra I

STAAR EOCs (End of Course Exams)

9th Grade: Algebra I, English I, and Biology

10th Grade: English II

11th Grade: US History

Graduation Requirements

Foundation Graduation Plan:

English Language Arts (4 credits)

Mathematics (3 credits)

Science (3 credits)

Social Studies (4 credits)

Foreign Language (2 credits)

Physical Education (1 credit)

Psychology/Speech (1 credit)

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Electives (3 credits)

Endorsement/Distinguished Plan:

English Language Arts (4 credits)

Mathematics (4 credits)

Science (4 credits)

Social Studies (4 credits)

Foreign Language (2 credits)

Physical Education (1 credit)

Psychology/Speech (1 credit)

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Electives (5 credits)

Minimum Graduation Requirements: 22 Credits

Recommended & Distinguished Graduation Requirements: 26

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Endorsements

An endorsement is a course sequence that is grouped by interest or skill.

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Help students

• explore and gather in-depth knowledge about a subject area related to their post-high school aspirations.

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A student’s endorsement should help them explore a career path, gain knowledge, and ultimately feel more prepared to enter their desired career!

The 5 Endorsements

PHS Endorsement & Pathways

Agribusiness Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Farmer, Rancher, and other agricultural managers
• Farm and Ranch Loan Officers
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food, an Natural Resources (1 credit)

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Business/Industry Endorsement

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Animal Science Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Animal Breeders
• Animal Scientists
• Medical Scientists
• Veterinarians
• Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

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9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 credit)

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Business/Industry Endorsement

Applied Agricultural Engineering Pathway

Animal Science Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Welders
• Mechanics
• Engineers

9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 credit)

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Business/Industry Endorsement

Digital Communications Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Sound Technicians
• Camera Operators
• Audio & Video Equipment Technicians
• Film and Video Editors

9th Grade: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (1 credit)

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Business/Industry Endorsement

Culinary Arts Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Chefs
• Cooks
• Food and Beverage Managers

9th Grade: Foundations of Restaurant Management(1 credit)

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Business/Industry Endorsement

Healthcare Therapeutic Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Medical Assistants
• Surgical Technicians
• Dental Hygienists
• Dr/Nurses/PT/OT/Paramedics
• Pharmacists
• Chiropractor

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9th Grade: Principles of Health Science (1 credit)

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Public Service Endorsement

Family & Community Services Pathway

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Possible Occupations:

• Social Workers
• Therapists
• Counselors
• Teacher
• Law & Public Service
• Barber

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9th Grade: Principles of Human Services (1 credit)

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Public Service Endorsement

Arts & Humanities Endorsement

Possible occupations:

• Producers and Directors
• Producers and Directors
• Interior Designer
• Music Director/Composer
• Landscape Architecture

Complete four consecutive levels of classes from one or two fine art subjects

9th Grade: Art 1/Band 1/Choir 1/Theater/Technical Theater 1

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STEM Pathway

(Science/Technology/Math/Engineering)

Possible occupations:

• Chemists
• Forensic Scientists

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Students can complete this pathway by:

• Complete a total of five mathematics credits
• Complete a total of five science credits

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Athletics

The athletic period is ONLY for students participating in the following sports:

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Fall Sports:

• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Football

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Students can participate in the following sports without being the an athletic period:

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• Cross Country
• Track & Field
• Tennis
• Baseball
• Golf
• Powerlifting
• Cheerleading
• Archery
• Softball

Honors & AP Classes

• Student/Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
• Demonstrate academic readiness on STAAR
• Academic Considerations
• written above the grade level of a traditional class
• work is done outside of class
• Performance Considerations
• Motivation
• Time Management and Organization
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Advanced Placement Exams

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Class Choice Sheet

1. Please fill out your Class Choice Sheet at this time. For questions regarding information about a class, please view the Academic Planning guide for a course description.
2. Complete highlighted fields on the Graduation Plan (PINK sheet)

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Let’s Schedule Our Classes

• Your goal is to get the #18 to 0 Units Remaining
• Follow along as we complete

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Language Arts

Click the + to add the course to the requested courses

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

P.E./Equivalent

**For Color guard choose 1530

Other Languages

Fine Arts

Career Tech

Final Thoughts…..

1. Click SUBMIT!!!!
2. Turn in Class Choice Sheet
3. Turn in Graduation Plan (Pink sheet)

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HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!!!

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