RISING 12TH GRADE CONFERENCES

COUNSELORS

RISING 12TH GRADE CONFERENCES

• Rank and GPA
• Graduation Requirements & Credit Checks
• College & Career Center
• How to Update Your Naviance Email
• Course Selection

GPA AND CLASS RANK

CUMULATIVE GPA

The numerical average of the points assigned to every high school credit course a student has taken.

• Based on ALL classes the student has taken (core, electives, high school credit courses in middle school, etc.).
• Advanced/ AP/ Honors courses are weighted on a 5.0 scale. All other courses are weighted on a 4.0 scale.
• NOT used to determine rank.
• Can be viewed in Naviance and update after each semester.
• Appears on transcripts, sent to colleges.

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CLASS RANK

• A measure of a student’s performance compared to other students in the graduating class.
• Based on 4 core subjects & LOTE
• Up to 8 semesters of English
• Up to 8 semesters of Math
• Up to 8 semesters of Science
• World Geo OR World History, US History, Government, & Economics
• Up to 4 semesters of LOTE
• Official rank starts in Spring of 10th grade.
• Ranks are re-calculated after every semester in grades 10-12.
• Used to determine top 10% and quartiles for college admissions.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

AISD PRESCRIBED GRADUATION PLAN

(26 CREDITS)

4 English Credits

• English 1, English 2, English 3, and English 4

4 Math Credits

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math Credit

4 Science Credits

• Biology, IPC or Chemistry, & Two Additional Science Credits

4 Social Studies Credits

• World Geography, World History, US History, Government (0.5) and Economics (0.5)

2 Credits of the Same Language Other Than English

1 Fine Arts Credit

1 PE Credit

0.5 Health Credit

5.5 Elective Credits

END OF COURSE EXAMS

Students must pass five end-of-course exams:

• English 1- 9^th grade
• Algebra 1- 9^th grade
• Biology- 9^th grade
• English 2- 10^th grade
• US History- 11^th grade

If you do not pass your EOC exams, you will be required to retest.

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90% ATTENDANCE RULE

• Semester credit will be withheld if a student exceeds 4 unexcused absences in any of their courses.
• Students must attend before/ after school credit recovery sessions or tutoring to make up time
• See your assistant principal if you have any questions about attendance.

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TRANSCRIPTS & CREDIT CHECKS

CREDIT SUMMARY

To access your credit summary…

• Log into Frontline through your student portal.
• Click on the Credit Summary tab.
• Frontline sometimes lists courses until the wrong category.
• Speak with your counselor if you have any questions about your credits.

Semester 1

Semester 2

COURSE SELECTION

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 11th- Bowie Student & Parent Course Advising- 4:45-6:15PM

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February 12th & 13th- Course Entry in Math Classes

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March 10th & 11th- Individual Meetings with Alpha Counselor

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March 21st- Deadline to submit all forms to enroll in an ACC course over the Summer or Fall

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May 29th- “Change of Mind” Deadline!

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ALL 12^TH GRADERS MUST TAKE 6-8 CLASSES.

1. English 4

2. Advanced Math or Algebra 2 (if you took Algebraic Reasoning in 11th grade)

3. Advanced Science

4. US Government & Economics

5-8. Four more classes such as:

Language other than English

PE or Athletics

Fine Art(s)

Career Technology Education Classes

Health

Other Elective(s)- 12th graders may take up to 2 off periods if they are on track to graduate and no credit recovery is needed.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Course verifications will be emailed to your parents/ guardians. When they arrive, review the courses listed to ensure that they are correct and reach out to your Bowie counselor with any changes.

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The FINAL day to make any changes to choice sheets is May 29th, 2025. We will not accept any change of mind requests after this date.

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ADVANCED ACADEMICS

AP, ACC Dual-Credit, and UT OnRamps

Advanced Placement (AP)

• Taught by Bowie teachers using College Board Curriculum
• Option of taking the AP exam in May
• Exam is graded 1-5; a grade of 3 or higher on an AP exam may award you college credit (determined by specific college)

ACC Dual-Credit

• Taught by ACC professors either at Bowie or at an ACC campus
• Students can earn both high school and college credit
• ACC credit can transfer to in-state public colleges & universities and some out-of-state or private colleges & universities

UT OnRamps

• Taught by Bowie teachers with special training from UT
• Students can earn both high school and college credit
• Assignments are graded by both the Bowie teacher and a UT professor (the grades may be different).
• Unlike ACC Dual-Credit, students can choose whether or not they want their college grade placed on their college transcript

All are weighted on a 5.0 scale.

ADVANCED COURSE SUMMER WORK

Most advanced & AP courses have summer work that is due the first week of school.

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Advanced & AP course summer work can be found on the Bowie website and is already posted.

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FYI!: Academic Pre-Calc also has summer work!

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LEVEL CHANGES

After the course change deadline, if a student wishes to drop down to the academic level of a course, they must remain in the advanced course for six weeks.

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All level change requests will be reviewed by a committee of teachers, counselors, and administrators who will consider the following:

• Student’s demonstrated commitment to their academic success (completing course assignments, attending FIT & tutoring).
• Student’s academic history, preparedness for the course, and current performance in the course (Students with a six weeks average of 80% or higher are not eligible for a level change).
• Available space in the academic level course
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

Located in the back of the Library towards the left side.

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COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELOR

Your college & career counselor can help with...

• College and Career search tools
• College, Scholarship and FAFSA application questions
• Naviance support
• SAT/ ACT Registration info and fee waivers for those who are eligible
• College and scholarship essays
• ACC Dual Credit help
• Military enlistment information

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

• Here are some things that you should be doing to prepare for college applications in the Fall:
• Prepare for College Entrance Exams
• You will take the SAT on March 4th
• Search for Colleges you may want to apply to
• You can use Naviance to explore colleges
• Start thinking about which teachers you want to write your letters of recommendation

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CCMR

To meet “college, career, or military readiness” a student must meet one of the following criteria:

• Take and pass an industry based certification exam.
• Take an pass an AP exam with a 3 or higher.
• Complete and pass an ACC or UT OnRamps course.
• Receive a passing score on the SAT or TSI.
• SAT ELA- 480 and Math 530
• TSI ELA- 945 w/ Essay 5 and Math 950

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You will take the SAT March 4th. The next TSI retest date will be later this Spring.

ACC Dual-Credit Enrollment Process

• There is an extensive enrollment process for students taking ACC dual-credit courses for the first time.
• Step One- Attend January FIT session w/ Ms. Luna- Email Ms. Luna if you did not already attend
• Step Two- Apply to ACC by March 17th
• Step Three- Complete Online New Student Orientation
• Step Four- Verify College Readiness Test Scores
• Step Five- Submit Participation Google Form
• Must complete steps 1-5 by March 21st
• Step Six- Register for Classes- Opens April 4th for Summer & TBD for Fall

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TSI Reading- 351 Writing- 5 Math- 350

SAT EBRW- 480 Math- 530

UPDATE YOUR EMAIL IN NAVIANCE

CHOICE SHEET

COURSE SELECTION RESOURCES

Course offerings, course descriptions, career & technology pathways, etc. are available on the Bowie Course Scheduling Website.�

CHOICE SHEET

Bowie Choice Sheet 2025-2026

Please reference our Bowie Course Offerings document for available courses.

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Please submit your choice sheet form today so that we can confirm that we received your submission.

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Link for New-to-District Students

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FOUR YEAR PLAN

You should have already completed and reviewed your four year plan with your teachers.

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Use it to guide your choices on your choice sheet.

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CHOICE SHEET

Fill out your information.

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Select your grade level for next year (12th grade).

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CHOICE SHEET - ENGLISH

CHOICE SHEET - MATH

If you are currently in Algebraic Reasoning:

• Algebra 2
• Advanced Algebra 2 w/ teacher approval

If you are in Algebra 2:

• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
• Survey of Mathematics
• Academic Pre-Calculus
• AP Pre-Calculus
• UT OnRamps Pre-Calculus
• UT OnRamps Statistics

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If you are currently in Pre-Calculus:

• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• UT OnRamps Statistics
• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
• Survey of Mathematics

If you are currently in AP Calculus:

• Multivariable Calculus
• UT Onramps Statistics

FYI!: Academic Pre-Calc has summer work!

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CHOICE SHEET - SCIENCE

CHOICE SHEET - SOCIAL STUDIES

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

Basketball is double-blocked so enter it twice.

I’m not sure which band I’ll make so for now I’ll just write in the one I’m currently in.

Courses such as marching band, theatre production, and silver sound ensemble are held before/ after school. You’ll write them in here.

If I don’t get my top four choices, these are the courses I will want to take.

Seniors can have up to TWO off periods if they are on track to graduate and do not need credit recovery

Since Health is a semester course, it needs to be paired with another semester course.

You can pair two semester courses.

OFF PERIODS

Seniors may request up to two off periods if they are on track to graduate and do not have any credits to recover.

Make sure you have already taken all required elective credits: 2 year of the same LOTE, 1 PE, 1 fine art, and health

Students that have not met CCMR cannot have off periods. They will be placed in a TSI prep course in its place until they pass the TSI.

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HEALTH

Health is a semester long course; therefore it needs to be paired with another semester long course. Write “Health/________” in one box.

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Courses to pair with health:

-Semester Off Period

-Street Law

-AP Human Geography

-AP Comparative Government

-AP Microeconomics

-ACC Dual Credit Theater

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If you want to take Health through Garza online over summer, talk with you counselor to get set up! Since Health is a graduation requirement, if you still haven’t taken Health, you will NEED to write in Health on your choice sheet for 12th grade as one of your top choices. We will place you in your 5th choice elective once we receive your credit from Garza.

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NEW COURSES!

• Literary Genres- Mythology, Folklore, and Culture- Weighted
• Advanced Pathophysiology- Science Course- Weighted
• Playwriting- Weighted
• Rockestra- Must also be enrolled in Orchestra- Weighted 11th & 12th Grade
• ACC Dual-Credit Theater History- Weighted
• Women’s Voices in Literature- Weighted

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ENDORSEMENT SELECTION

CHOICE SHEET

CHOICE SHEET

CHOICE SHEET

Please submit your choice sheet form TODAY. You will be entering your courses into Frontline Self-Serve the 12th & 13th.

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CHOICE SHEET

After you submit the form a confirmation email will be sent to you and your parent(s). DO NOT DELETE THIS EMAIL. YOU WILL NEED IT TO EDIT YOUR COURSES AND TO ENTER YOUR COURSES INTO FRONTLINE.

After you have reviewed your choices with your parent(s) & teachers, you may edit your responses (via the edit button on your confirmation email) until courses are entered into Frontline on February 12th & 13th.

After that date, you may make changes to your courses until our change of mind deadline, May 29th, by emailing your counselor.

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REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD…

• Meet with your counselor to ask questions and review courses needed.
• Submit your choice sheet & explore the course scheduling website.
• Work on your credit check
• Meet with Ms. Luna for ACC & college app. questions.