INCOMING 9TH GRADE CHOICE SHEET INFORMATION
COMPLETING YOUR 9TH GRADE FORMS:
For the 208-19 school year, incoming freshman will use either the AISD SELF SERVE ( FOR AISD STUDENTS) or a google form ( FOR NON AISD STUDENTS) to select and submit their class choices for next year.
PARENTS, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CHOICE SHEET FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR IS MARCH 9, 2018.
To help you and your student complete the necessary forms we have organized our our forms in a step by step process:
STEP #1. Print out "course selection packet for incoming 9th graders".
Important documents to help you make your selections for next year. The student sharing button is to provide you with information regarding our AISDStudent Sharing program. The "freshman athletic and band Information" button will provide you information regarding our Athletic and band summer programs that students will need to attend if they plan on being in the band or participate in athletics.
Then go to either step#2 A ( for AISD STUDENTS) or step#2 B ( for Non-AISD students).
For the 208-19 school year, incoming freshman will use either the AISD SELF SERVE ( FOR AISD STUDENTS) or a google form ( FOR NON AISD STUDENTS) to select and submit their class choices for next year.
PARENTS, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CHOICE SHEET FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR IS MARCH 9, 2018.
To help you and your student complete the necessary forms we have organized our our forms in a step by step process:
STEP #1. Print out "course selection packet for incoming 9th graders".
Important documents to help you make your selections for next year. The student sharing button is to provide you with information regarding our AISDStudent Sharing program. The "freshman athletic and band Information" button will provide you information regarding our Athletic and band summer programs that students will need to attend if they plan on being in the band or participate in athletics.
Then go to either step#2 A ( for AISD STUDENTS) or step#2 B ( for Non-AISD students).
STEP # 2A. for AISD STUDENTS : YOU CAN ENTER YOUR COURSE REQUESTS ON THE aisD self SERVE WEBSITE.
Part 1 : Access Student Scheduling Self-Serve using the button below.
part 2: Log On using your Student ID # and Birthdate
Username: Student ID number Example: Username: 123456
Password: DOB - mmddyy Password: 101200
part 3: Choose Classes – You must choose 8 classes .
* Choose 4 Core classes. 1 course from each of the following:
· English
· Math
· Science
· Social Studies
* Choose 4 electives and other required courses:
· Language other than English (2 years)
· Physical Education (1 year)
· Fine Arts (1 year)
· Electives
Once your student has selected 8 courses (remember 2 semester (SM) courses equal one year long (YR) course), have them hit the “REVIEW“ tab. The Self Serve will show you a list of selected courses. Don’t worry about semester location, this is just a list for right now.
At the bottom of the page, please enter “mac5” for the Counselor Approval code. Then enter the number listed after the “Total Course Requests”. This is to verify their submission. ( SEE THE GRAPHIC BELOW)
Then hit the “Final Submission” button (on the bottom row) and they are done!!!
STEP #2B: FOR NON AISD STUDENTS: PLEASE USE THE GOOGLE FORM:
THIS YEAR NON-AISD STUDENTS AND PARENTS WILL COMPLETE THE ONLINE GOOGLE FORM TO SUBMIT THEIR COURSE SELECTIONS DIRECTLY TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR.
*FOR PRIVATE, CHARTER AND OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS, you can ALSO use the "course selection packet for incoming 9th graders" as your choice sheet and submit that to the office at mccallum. PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR packets TO THE MAIN OFFICE AT MCCALLUM HS by march 9th, 2018.
SOME KEY TERMS TO KNOW:
1.ACC DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT FOR ACC COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE
2. ONRAMPS: COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE PROGRAM WITH UT. STUDENTS GET COLLEGE CREDIT FOR SPECIFIC CLASSES.
3. STUDENT SHARING: STUDENTS WILL TRAVEL TO OTHER NORTH SCHOOLS TO TAKE SPECIFIC CLASSES LIKE COSMETOLOGY, JRTOC, FIREFIGHTER SERIES, ETC.
4. ENDORSEMENT/GRAD PLAN: ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS WILL BE PLACED ON THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT TO BEGIN AT MCCALLUM HS. STUDENTS WILL ALSO BEGIN ON THE DISTINGUISHED GRADUATION PLAN. CHANGES AND QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO YOUR STUDENTS' HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR. PLEASE CONTACT 512.414.2519 AND ASK TO SPEAK TO A COUNSELOR IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS.
5. TRANSITION CAMPS: TYPICALLY A HALF DAY CAMP WHERE STUDENTS GET A CAMPUS TOUR AND GET TO MEET OTHER STUDENTS ALSO ENROLLING AT MCCALLUM HS. TYPICALLY HELD IN JUNE.
6. BACK TO MAC: STUDENTS CAN COME IN AND CHECK/ MAKE CHANGES TO THEIR SCHEDULES ONE LAST TIME BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS IN THE FALL. TYPICALLY HELD IN AUGUST.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MCCALLUM HS AT (512) 414-2519 AND ASK TO SPEAK TO A COUNSELOR.
MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITS
MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITS
Students at Kealing MS, Fulmore MS, O'Henry MS and Lamar MS will have the MAC counselors coming over to assist them with the computer input process in early March 2018.
STUDENT SHARING INFORMATION
FROM AISD's WEBSITE ON STUDENT SHARING MODEL
While each endorsement is available at all AISD comprehensive high schools, due to facilities and course offerings, each campus may be limited to offering certain pathways within an endorsement. Austin ISD wants to develop a student sharing model that will continue to allow students to remain a part of their home campus while taking part in courses or utilizing facilities. The district will look at innovative ways to increase efficiency of space and resources, increase availability of online and distance learning options and increase equitable access to college and career pathways to all students.
While each endorsement is available at all AISD comprehensive high schools, due to facilities and course offerings, each campus may be limited to offering certain pathways within an endorsement. Austin ISD wants to develop a student sharing model that will continue to allow students to remain a part of their home campus while taking part in courses or utilizing facilities. The district will look at innovative ways to increase efficiency of space and resources, increase availability of online and distance learning options and increase equitable access to college and career pathways to all students.