Plano West Academic Conference Booklet

PWSHAcademic Conference Booklet

Class of 2019

TABLET OF CONTENTS

Foundation with Endorsements ............................................................................................. 1
Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 2
State Testing EOC .................................................................................................................... 2
Bell Schedule (senior release)................................................................................................ 3
Academic Conference Worksheet ......................................................................................... 4
Senior Courses ........................................................................................................................ 5
Course Catalog ........................................................................................................................ 6
Opportunities for Advanced Coursework .............................................................................. 7
AP Exams ................................................................................................................................. 8
Dual Credit ......................................................................................................................... 9, 10
Collin College Enrollment Procedures .......................................................................... 11, 12
Pathways to Earn Credit ....................................................................................................... 13
Night School, Summer School, Credit by Exam ................................................................... 13
Plano ISD eSchool , Texas Tech Correspondence ............................................................... 13
Final Exam Grade Waiver & Exemption Guidelines ............................................................ 14
ACT ......................................................................................................................................... 15
SAT ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Naviance (login) .................................................................................................................... 17
Naviance (Explore Colleges & Careers) ................................................................... 18, 19, 20
Collin College- College & Career Counselor ....................................................................... 21
Plano West Senior High School Profile ......................................................................... 22, 23
Timeline ........................................................................................................................... 24, 25

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Foundation with Endorsements

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https://www.pisd.edu/page/1800 Website

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Graduation Requirements – Class of 2019

English 4 credits Fine Arts 1 credit
PE 1 credit
Math 4 credits Speech .5 credit
Health .5 credit
Science 4 credits Electives 5 credits

Social Studies 4 credits
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Foreign Language 2 credits

State Testing End of Course Exams

English 1 Algebra 1 US History
English 2 Biology
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End-of-Course Exam Dates

EOC Exam Dates

English 1 April 10
English 2 April 12
US History May 9
Algebra 1 May 10
Biology May 10

Bell Schedule

8:00 – 8:50 am Zero hour
9:00 – 9:50 am 1st period
9:56 – 10:50 am 2nd period
10:56 – 11:46 am 3rd period
Lunch Schedule 4th period
1st lunch 11:46 am – 12:36 pm Class 12:36 – 1:27 pm
2nd class 11:52 am – 12:42 pm Lunch 12:42 – 1:33 pm
1:33 pm – 2:23 pm 5th period
2:29 pm – 3:19 pm 6th period
3:25 pm – 4:15 pm 7th period
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Senior Release (one period)

1. Must have earned a total of at least 17.0 credits through the end of the fall
semester of 11th grade

2. Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams
3. Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
4. Must have parent permission
5. No senior release 2nd period or 4th period

Senior Release (two periods)

1. Must be enrolled in three AP courses each semester senior year
2. Must have earned a total of at least 17.5 credits through the end of the fall

semester of 11th grade
3. Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams
4. Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
5. Must have parent permission
6. No senior release 2nd period or 4th period

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Plano West Academic Conferences-Class of 2019

Dear Parent or Guardian of __________________________________________________________________________________,

It’s time to prepare for your student’s senior year at Plano West. All junior students and their parents/guardians are invited to an
individual academic conference with their Plano West counselor. Eleventh grade academic conferences will be held throughout the
months of February and March. To prepare for this meeting, students and parents should review the academic conference video
available on the counseling page of the Plano West website to review graduation requirements and senior course options.
Website address: https://www.pisd.edu/domain/2498 1. Select Pre-Conference Video 2. Select Senior Schedule Worksheet

Prior to the conference, your student should:
 View pre-conference video-https://www.pisd.edu/domain/2498
 Review student’s graduation plan with endorsement requirements
 Consider post-secondary plans to assist in senior course selection
 Discuss senior course options and college and career goals with parents/guardians
 View Plano West elective video https://www.pisd.edu/Page/16847
 Make a list of questions regarding course selection, graduation requirements, post-secondary plans
 Complete the course selection plan (below) using the senior course list on the back of this page
 Course catalog can be found on the district website https://www.pisd.edu/Page/1799
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2018-19 Course Selection

Semester 1 Semester 2

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Arrival Time (circle one) 8:00 a.m. (requires personal transportation) or 9:00 a.m.

Alternates (required): 1. _______________________ 2. ______________________ 3._______________________

Course Selection and Schedule Change Request Information
 Students can make changes to course requests, with parent permission, through June 1, 2018
 Students may make changes to schedules, on a seat availability basis, through August 10, 2018
 No schedule changes will be made the first three weeks of school
 Students will be allowed to make level changes (no elective changes), on a seat availability basis, during

weeks 4-6 of the first nine weeks using the Advanced Academic Course Withdrawal Process
 The next opportunity to make a level change will occur at the end of the first semester

Your student’s scheduled conference date and time: Counselor: ________________________________
Date: _______________________________________

Time: _______________________________________ Location: Plano West Counseling Office_______

Due to the large number of conferences needed to meet with each individual student and his/her family, we are unable to

reschedule conference dates/times. If you are unable to attend the conference, the counselor will meet with your student, and an

academic conference summary will be sent home with your student.

Parents/Guardians planning to attend the conference are advised to park in VISITOR PARKING in front of Building A on Parker Road.

Additional parking is available in the lot north of the gym. Please check in with the receptionist in the front office for a visitor’s pass.

Parents and guardians will need to present a driver’s license when checking in. 4

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https://www.pisd.edu/coursecatalogs
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Opportunities for Advanced Coursework

Honors/Pre-AP

Honors and Pre-AP courses are available in several academic areas and offer a wider range and greater
depth of subject matter than that of the on-level course. Emphasis is placed on higher level & critical
thinking skills, creativity, productive thinking and independent guided research.

Foreign Language Mathematics Language Arts
Chinese 3 H Algebra 2 H English 3 H
French 3 H Pre Calculus H English 4 H
French 5 H
Social Studies Science
German 3 H Sociology H Physics Pre-AP
Spanish 3 H
Information Technology
Computer Science 3 H
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Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board enables students to complete college level
studies while in high school. This “academic bridge” helps smooth the transition from high school to
college. The primary goals of the AP program are to enrich the secondary school experience of
students ready to apply themselves to college-level courses and to provide the means by which
colleges may grant credit or placement, or both, to students with satisfactory AP test scores.

Art AP Drawing AP Courses Music Theory AP
Art AP 2D Physics 1 AP
Art AP 3D Computer Science A AP Physics 2 AP
Art History AP Economics-Macro AP Physics C Mechanics AP
Biology AP Economics-Micro AP Physics C Elec & Magnetism AP
Calculus AB AP English 3 AP Psychology AP
Calculus BC AP English 4 AP Spanish 4 AP
Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Spanish 5 AP
Chinese IV AP French 4 AP Statistics AP
German 4 AP US History AP
Government-US AP

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AP courses are recognized as a means for high achieving students to receive college credit
while still in high school…

 AP tests are given in May each year
 Each AP test is given a score from 1 to 5
Credit awarded varies among colleges and university

College credit and placement website:
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement

To access AP scores online go to:
https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores
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Week 1 Test Dates Morning (8 AM) Afternoon (12 PM)
AP Chemistry AP Psychology
Monday AP Spanish Literature & Culture
May 7 AP Art History
Tuesday AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
May 8 AP English Literature & Composition AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Wednesday
May 9 AP United States Government & Politics AP Chinese Language and Culture
Thursday AP German Language & Culture AP Environmental Science
May 10 AP United States History
Friday Studio Art
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Week 2 Test Date Morning (8 AM) Afternoon (12 PM) 2:00 PM
AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Elec & Mag
Monday AP Biology
May 14 AP Music Theory AP French Language & Culture
Tuesday AP Computer Science A
May 15 AP Calculus AB AP Macroeconomics
Wednesday AP Calculus BC
May 16
Thursday AP English Language & Comp
May 17
Friday AP Statistics
May 18
AP Microeconomics

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Opportunities for Advanced Coursework

Dual Credit Courses

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. Dual credit courses are currently offered in English
Languages Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In addition, the Learning Frameworks course is
available for college credit only.

Students must meet the guidelines for admission and enrollment at Collin College 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 senior high campus.

Students interested in taking dual credit courses are required to meet with their school counselor to
review course options.
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Dual Collin Course Collin High Days Pre-reqs PISD
Credit College School Grade
Courses Credit Credit Weight
Hours
English IV ENGL 1 3 English III 4.5
1301 & 1302 6 .5
Government Federal GOVT .5 3 US History 4.5
3 1
Economics 2305 3 US History 4.5
Prin of Macro 3 1
Multivariable 5 AP CALC BC 5.0
Calculus 2301 7 0
MATH 2415 Calculus 3
MATH 2320 Diff Eq Exam

Score 4+

Pre-Calculus MATH 1314 7 5 GEOM 4.5
College Algebra/
PRECAL 2412 &

ALG 2

Learning PSYC 1300 3 5 ENG 1 4.5

Framework Learning Framework

FERPA

o Federal Law that ensures privacy of student education records (begins when student starts college
regardless of age)

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PWSH ATTENTION!!

DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS

Have you completed your Collin College Admissions Application?

Apply Here Now

https://apply.collin.edu

You must submit an admissions application to
Collin College before your dual credit forms can

be processed.
Fall 2018 Registration opens April 17th

DON’T DELAY! APPLY TODAY!

For more information: Please visit http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/dualcredit/

Informational Meetings:
Plano West Senior High School Presentation Room-March 22nd @ 6-7pm
Plano Senior High School Building B Lecture Hall-March 27th @ 6-7pm
Plano East Senior High School Cafeteria-April 9th @ 6-7pm

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Dual/Concurrent Credit Enrollment Procedures Must Be Completed by May 25, 2018

Students must act on their own behalf. Photo ID is required for all transactions at Collin College. Please consult the
Dual/Concurrent Credit Manual at http://www.collin.edu/dualcredit for program restrictions.

1. Apply (returning students may skip to step #7) (first time students-Apply to Collin College, complete steps 1-10)

Complete the Collin College application online at https://apply.collin.edu.

MUST be completed before any paperwork will be processed.
Student will receive an email message after application has been processed. CWID# will be noted in
that message.
Bring CWID# to Plano West counselor to get High School Enrollment Permission Form.

2. High School Enrollment Permission Form – signed & returned to high school counselor before April 17, 2018

This form is required on file at Collin College for each semester. It must be signed by a high school
official (e.g. high school counselor), student, and parent/guardian if the student is under the age of 18.
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3. Official High School Transcript

Plano West will send the transcripts to Collin College

4. Testing Information

All students must test or provide proof of exemption/waiver. If you believe you have a full or partial
exemption/waiver, please provide official ACT or SAT scores to Academic Advising.
If you do not have an exemption/waiver, you will need to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Assessment on the Collin College campus.

Steps include:

Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) sent to you electronically and print your certificate of completion.

Pay the $29 testing fee online at https://www.collin.edu/studentresources/testing/availabletesting/tsi.html
or at Cashier’s Office. A $29 fee will be charged for retakes.
Take the PAA certificate of completion, a photo I.D., and receipt to the Testing Center during walk-in hours.

See an Academic Advisor after testing to discuss your results.

5. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine

Submit proof of vaccine or if taking classes on a HS campus only, submit an exception form to the
Collin College Admissions Offices via email to [email protected].
Please visit http://www.collin.edu/meningitis for details.

6. Complete Mandatory Training on Preventing Sexual Violence

Located on the Student tab in CougarWeb. The hold will be removed within one hour of completing
the training.

Are you currently enrolled in a dual credit course? If yes, START HERE.

After turning in permission form (step #2) each semester.

7. Registration (enroll in course)

You will register online via CougarWeb. Please reference your high school for dates, deadlines,
course reference numbers (CRNs), and registration instructions. Registration opens April 17, 2018

8. Tuition-Must be paid by May 25, 2018

You may pay in person at the Cashier's Office or online via CougarWeb. Deadline May 25, 2018

9. Books and Supplies

Click on “My Class Schedule” on Student Quick Links in CougarWeb for textbook information.

10. College Photo ID and Parking Sticker

You can get these from any Student Life Office starting one week prior to classes beginning.

Please visit http://www.collin.edu/dualcredit for important dates and deadlines.
For questions, email [email protected].

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PWSHCollin College Dual Credit

o Dual Enrollment Information Form 2018-2019
o High School Enrollment Permission Form
o Forms available in your Academic Conference

Collin College courses
are subject to change

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Pathways to EARN Credit

Night School
Summer School
Credit by Exam

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Texas Tech Correspondence

Plano ISD eSchool

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FINAL EXAM GRADE WAIVER AND EXEMPTION GUIDELINES

Final Exam Grade Waiver- 11th graders

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:

 A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 80 (per class) and a minimum grade of 80 in the final grading period.
 Student takes the National AP exam for that course in May.
 Student shall have no more than four absences during the second semester (per class).
 Student shall have no more than five tardies in that AP class.
 No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center.
 Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services.
 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.
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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
A senior in an AP class must meet the criteria noted above to qualify for exemption in that AP class.
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
 A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 85 (per class) and a minimum grade of 85 in the final grading period.
 Student shall have no more than four absences during the second semester (per class).
 Student shall have no more than five tardies in each class.
 No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center.
 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

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PWSHTest Date Registration Late Score
Deadline Registration Release
Feb 10, 2018
April 14, 2018 Jan 12, 2018 Deadline Feb 21
June 9, 2018 March 9, 2018 April 24
Sept 8, 2018 May 4, 2018 Jan 13, 2018 June 19
Oct 27, 2018 March 10, 2018 Sept 18
Aug 3, 2018 Nov 6
Dec 8, 2018 Sept 21, 2018 May 5, 2018 Dec 18
Nov 2, 2018 Aug 17, 2018
Oct 5, 2018
Nov 16, 2018

Register https://www.act.org/registration

Practice Test https://www.act.org/test-preparation

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PWSHTest Date Registration Late Scores SAT
Deadline Registration Released Subject
March 10, 2018 March 29, 2018
May 5, 2018 February 9, 2018 Deadline Tests
June 2, 2018 February 23, 2018 May 24, 2018 Offered
April 6, 2018
August 25, 2018 April 20, 2018 June 21, 2018 No
October 6, 2018 May 3, 2018 September 27, 2018
November 3, 2018 July 25, 2018 May 18, 2018 November 8, 2018 Yes
December 1, 2018 September 6, 2018 August 13, 2018 December 5, 2018
October 3, 2018 September 24, 2018 Yes
November 1, 2018 October 21, 2018 January 5, 2018 Yes
November 19, 2018 Yes
Yes
Yes

Register https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

Practice Test https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice

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Naviance/Family Connection Student Quick Guide

Getting Started Careers Tab

From a web browser:  Review the results of your career
1. Open a browser and go to interest assessments
http://connection.naviance.com/pwsh
 Research careers
2. Use the same user name and password  View your favorite career list
that you use to log in to a PISD computer  Explore the Roadtrip Nation Interview
to enter the program.
Archive
3. Click Log-in with Clever
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From your PISD Web Desk:
1. Tap on the Naviance/Family Connection
App to open the program.

Colleges Tab About Me Tab

Research colleges, enrichment programs, and 
scholarships  Review your surveys
 Review your resume
 Add colleges to the Colleges I’m  View your test scores
Thinking About list for your child  View documents posted by your school
 Review your journal entries
 Monitor your child’s progress during the
college application process

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PWSHNaviance

Explore Colleges

Select
Colleges I’m

thinking
about

Select
+add
colleges to
this list

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PWSHNaviance

Select
lookup

Enter college
Click GO
Select

College from
College
Picker

Select
Add Colleges

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PWSHNaviance

Click on

each College
to get College

Overview

Explore Careers

Select
Careers

Register for
SAT
ACT

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College & Career Counselor

Henry Canfield, M.A. & M. Ed.
Collin College Counselor at Plano West

Students may set up an appointment by emailing Mr. Canfield

[email protected]

Appointment Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Place: Plano West Counseling Department
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Career Exploration

o Career Pathways (high school training/education job)
o Workforce Program
o Assess your Interests, Abilities, and Values
o Strategies & Resources for Career Development
o Soft Skills

College Exploration

o Paying for College (Scholarships & FAFSA)
o Academic Advising
o College Applications
o College Admissions Exams (SAT & ACT)
o College Readiness (note-taking, study skills, etc.)

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PWSHPlano West Senior High School Profile

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PWSHPlano West Senior High School Profile

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Timeline Spring o Class of 2019 Academic Conferences
2018 o Register for ACT &/or SAT

May o AP Exams – May 7-11 & May 14-18
2018
o College Planning Seminars for Parents – May 17th - 6:30pm
o Junior Spring Seminars (College 101) for Students – May 21 & 22 – English Classes

June o Final Exams

2018

PWSH July 1 o Apply Texas Application opens – start applying
2018

August 1 o The Common Application website opens – start applying
2018

When school starts o Start requesting your “official transcripts” in Naviance &
Fall 2018 Pay the Registrar a one-time $5.00 fee

o Request Counselor “Letters of Recommendation” if required by colleges
Complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet “Blue Packet”
and return to counselor

o Ask your teacher to write a rec letter, if required by college

o Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your scores

o Send SAT/ACT scores to college/university

October 1 o Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1
2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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Timeline

October 15 o Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin
To o Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines

December 1
2018

January o If your College/University requires a Mid-Year Transcript or a Mid-Year Report,
to “Request for Mid-Year Reports” (gold form) – complete, sign & return to your counselor

February

2019

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May o Final Exams
2019

TBA
o Class of 2019 Graduation

For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
~Rudyard Kipling

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WOLFPACK

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