Explanation of Credit Check Form

Under the Recommended Plan

1. You must have 4 years of English. Creative Writing and Reading count as an elective.

2. You must have 4 years of Math.

3. You must have 4 years of Science.

4. You must have 4 years of Social Studies. This will include World Geography, World History, U.S. History and Government/Economics. (Gov't. and Eco. =semester courses. You must have both.)

5. You must have 1.5 credits of P.E. Please see program guide or course selection sheet
to help determine what courses will satisfy a P.E. credit.

6. .5 Health (Foundations of P.E. does not satisfy a Health credit.)

7. .5 Communications Applications (Speech)

8. 1 credit of Computer. This may be Computer Science, Computer Applications, Business Computer Info. Systems, Web Mastering

9. 2 consectutive years of the same Foreign Language. We offer Spanish, French and Sign Language.

10. 1 credit of Fine Arts. This may include Choir, Art I, Dance, Theatre Art, Music History, Band,
Orchestra.

11. You must have 3.5 credits of electives. Please use the course selection sheet and program guide to see what is available to you. Anything beyond course requirements may count as elective.

Credit Checklist (4X4 to equal 26 credits)

Print this form to do your own credit check!

I have no idea what I want to study or be when I have to grow up!

This section is under construction.

Consider taking an interest inventory! From our experience...whenever we can get a student to take one of the career or interest inventories, it is amazing what they learn about themselves!
Even better....some of these inventories can help us take the next steps to understanding what avenue to choose for ourselves! Come on! Give it a try! They are super user friendly...and so are the counselors who are here to assist you!

What are my options if I do not want to attend a university or community college directly after high school?

No matter what...it is important to do something with yourself.
Consider getting trained in... (this section under construction).

Need a letter of recommendation?

Please provide a resume of your involvements, jobs, interests and awards or recognitions over the last 4 years. Please also include a list of your schools of interests.
Also, allow two weeks from the time of your resume submition for us to complete a letter.
Be aware of application deadlines.

With your resume, submit a stamped addressed envelope per school you are applying.

Don't forget to request a transcript through the registrar's office!
Those forms can be filled out in our office or registrar's office.

There is a recommendation packet in our office that may also be used to guide you.

Who is my counselor?

Counselors are assigned by alpha:
Jill Anderson (A-CAR)
Debbie Cogan (CAS-HAM)
Elyce Nasseri (HAN-MAY)
Carmen Bogany (MC-SAN)
Sarah Romero (SAO-Z)

We are located in the counseling suite, upstairs in room 402.
Our office hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Ways to make-up credit or get ahead

FBISD Evening School at Progressive High School- Registration is in August and January. (Scholarships available to students on free/reduced lunch.)
FBISD Summer School- Applications arrive in the late spring. These are for core courses.
Texas Tech- You may sign up in the counseling office (our signatures are required) for a credit by exam or correspondance course. Visit http://www.ode.ttu.edu/ for more information.
Adult High School- Houston Community College (as well as other local colleges)-Visit http://www.hccs.ahs.edu/ for more information
Houston Learning Academy (HLA)- 281-240-6060 (located in Stafford) http://www.hlahighschools.com/