Welcome to

Bowie High School

CLASS OF
2021
 9th Grade Counselors

Mrs. Williams Ms. Loza

(A-La) (Le- Z)
 The rest of the counseling team!

10th-12th A-Ek 10th -12th, El-Lef 10th-12th LegRh 10th-12th Ri Z

Ms. Reza Ms. Saunders Ms. May Ms. Kopke
Bowie has something for everyone: clubs,
organizations, and sports.
 What is required for graduation?

Complete the HB 5 Distinguished Graduation Plan

Complete the requirements for at least 1 Endorsement

Take and pass the five End-of-Course Exams:

Algebra I
Biology
English I
English II
US History
AISD/Bowie Prescribed Graduation Plan

4 credits English
4 credits Mathematics
4 credits Science
4 credits Social Studies

2 credits LOTE (Language other than English)

1 credit Physical Education
1 credit Fine Art
0.5 credit Health

5.5 credits Electives (This includes the 4

endorsement electives)
26 credits total
 Endorsements Options

Endorsements are specialized areas of study; similar to choosing a

college major.
Students must take 4 courses in that area to receive recognition of that
endorsement.
Students may choose one of the following five endorsement options:
Arts and Humanities

Business and Industry

Multidisciplinary Studies

Public Service

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

 AISD Student Sharing

Through AISDs Student Sharing Program, Bowie students

are able to take elective courses at other AISD schools.

Purpose: To allow students an opportunity to take elective

courses and participate in career pathways not offered at
home campus.
Course Enrollment will be subject to availability.
At this time, Student Sharing courses are scheduled on A-
Days during the 1st period.
AISD will provide bus transportation to/from home
campus or families can provide their own.
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9th grade student sharing courses for Bowie
students
Bowie Course Contract

 Look at course contract. Please fill out
with a PENCIL.

Once you fill out your student information, look to the top left
corner. There you will see 4 Core Courses:
1. ENGLISH I Choose Academic (Regular) or Pre-AP
2. MATHEMATICS
Choose Academic or Pre-AP Algebra I. If you choose Academic, you
can choose to have it double-blocked (Algebra class every day).
*If you are in Algebra I this year, choose Academic or Pre-AP Geometry.
3. SCIENCE-Choose Academic Biology or Pre-AP Biology
4. SOCIAL STUDIES-Choose Academic or Pre-AP World Geography
 Course Contract Instructions
(continued)

Classes 5-8:
Choose 4 additional classes.
Choose selections from those listed on the back side of the
paper and write the course name on the front side of the choice
sheet.

You may choose:

LOTE (Language other than English)
Fine Arts Course (s)
P.E. or Athletics
Career and Technology Education Course (s)
Other Electives
 After School Athletics Choice

If you would like to register for an athletics class that is held OUTSIDE
of the school day (marching band, cross country, PE waiver, soccer,
etc.), please write the course in the dedicated space. However, you still
need to choose 8 classes. Although these do not count towards your 8
classes, they will satisfy your P.E. requirement.

Many sports have practice over the summer. Please make sure to
contact the coach for the particular sport to find out the schedule. Each
coachs contact information can be found on the athletics handout
provided to you or the Bowie website-www.jbhs.org.
 Reminders
Please count the number of credits/class periods. They must add up
to 8. (Students who are taking a before school or after school will
have more)

List 2 alternative courses. If a class choice is full and you have

not listed any other options, we will choose your alternative courses
for you.

List 1 class to drop. This is important because, should you need an

another course, such as an academic support class, we will need to
know which class to drop.
 How many Pre-AP classes should I
take?

ASK YOURSELF:
What are my favorite subjects?
What extra-curricular activities am I going to
participate in?
What do my teachers recommend?
How competitive do I want to be for college
admissions?
Remember: Most Pre-AP classes have summer
assignments due the first day of class.
*Balance is the key!*
Endorsement Verification
 Camp Bowie

Camp Bowie is an orientation program designed to familiarize you with the campus,
rules, and expectations as well as to answer your questions about high school. The
camp is held at Bowie, and you may choose from one of three sessions. Each session
is three days from Tuesday- Thursday from 8:30AM- 12:00PM.
**Make sure the date you choose does not conflict with other band or sports camps
that you will attend.
The dates for the sessions are as follows:
Session 1 June 6-8 (3 days) 8:30AM-12:00PM($30 fee)
Session 2 June 13-15 (3 days) 8:30AM-12:00PM ($30 fee)
Session 3 June 20-22 (3 days) 8:30AM-12:00PM ($30 fee)

The cost for camp is $30 per student.

(If you are unable to pay the fee, please contact us. Scholarships will be available to those needed.)

Transportation will not be provided, and students must follow school dress code
when attending.
 Reminders About Course Contract &
Endorsement Declaration
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Your middle school counselor will provide the date

that your course contract must be turned in.

Read the details on the course contract.

Make sure you have 2 alternates listed.
Dont forget to sign the course contract.
This is a binding agreement. After the change of
mind deadline, schedule changes will only made if
there is a mistake or error on your schedule.
Have your parent approve your endorsement on
the cloud.
 Reminders About Schedule Changes

NO Change of Mind requests after

June 8, 2016!
Once the school year starts, you must stay in a pre-AP class for two
weeks before you can request to be switched.

Remember: Pre-AP courses have summer assignments. Failure to do

the work will not guarantee that your request to go to an Academic
class will be honored.
*Pre-AP Summer Work can be found at the Bowie website:
www.jbhs.org Guidance & Counseling Pre- AP and AP Program
 Important Dates
Feb.13th-16th-Parent Q/A Sessions at Middle Schools
Feb. 20th-Course Advising in Bowie Library from 10:00AM-12:00PM
and 4:00PM-7:00PM
Feb. 21st- Mar. 10th-TEAMS Course Entry in MS
June 8th- Change of Mind deadline for schedule changes.
Camp Bowie:
June 6th- 8th (Session 1) $30
June 13th- 15th (Session 2) $30
June 20th- 22nd (Session 3) $30
 Have Questions?

Parent and Student Advising Sessions

Covington-Feb. 13th @3:30PM-5:30PM

Small- Feb. 14th @3:30PM-5:30PM
Bailey- Feb. 15th @3:30PM-5:30PM
Gorzycki- Feb. 16th @3:30PM-5:30PM

*If you do not attend one of our feeder schools, you may
attend any of these sessions.
 Thank you!
We look forward to seeing
you next year!!