• InTouch - On-line access to student data - Need to sign-up for InTouch? Contact Alpha Plemons - 682-867-8615
• Career Cruising - Internet-based career exploration and planning tool

• September 24th: College and Career Night. Over 150 colleges and university will be present. UTA Activity Center. 7:00pm
• October – November: SAT Math Prep. @UTA.  For more information email: satmathprepinfo@sbcglobal.net
• October 6th: A representative from Abilene Christian University will be in the Library Lobby from 5:00-7:00 to talk to students and parents who would like to know more about the university.
• October 14th: PSAT. MHS.  12:30 - 2:45pm.  Early release for those not testing.
  
• October 20th - 24th: TAKS – EXIT Level (Retest Only). School hours.
• October 20th: Financial Aid Seminar. MHS Auditorium. 6:00pm
• October 31:  Arlington Coalition for Education presents “Leaders Inspiring Families for Excellence.”  Forum on developing life skills.  Sam Houston HS. 9 am -1:00pm. Register here or see counselor for registration form by October 16th.
• January 5th:  Financial Aid Seminar. TBA
• March 3rd: TAKS ELA, Grades 10 and 11.
• April 26th – April 29th:  TAKS all grades.

• Martin High School Scholarship Bulletin
• Arlington ISD Scholarship Bulletin
• College Guidance Consultants (USERID – Arlington, PASSWORD – Arlington)

• June 5-11:

United States Military Academy Summer Leadership Academy. For students in top fifth of class, college prep curriculum, strong PSAT, and leadership potential. Online Application: www.admissions.westpoint.edu/

• June 26 and August 10:

Cornell and University Summer College for high school students: three- and six-weeks programs. www.summercollege.cornell.edu

• Progress Reports – 3 week progress report given out each six-weeks grading  period. 
• Report Card – 6 week report given out at the end of each
  six-weeks grading period.
• Progress and Report Card Distribution Dates:

  September 16th - Progress Report 1
  October 8th – Report Card 1

  October 29th – Progress Report 2
  November 20th – Report Card 2

  December 29th – Progress Report 3
  January 22nd – Report Card 3

  February 10th – Progress Report 4
  March 5th – Report Card 4

  March 31st – Progress Report 5
  April 23rd – Report Card 5

  May 12th – Progress Report 6
  June 8th – Report Card 6 (to be mailed on June 9th)

InTouch – On-line access to student data.  In Touch is updated daily and provides access to student attendance records, current grades, transcripts, direct link to teacher emails, and more.  Contact Alpha Plemons @ 682-867-8615 for registration. 

Complete explanations on page 18 of the AISD Course Description Book.

Credit by Exam with prior documented instruction – exam grade of 70 required for awarding of credit.

Credit by Exam without prior instruction – exam grade of 90 required for awarding of credit.

Correspondence Courses - high school courses provided by university level institutions via internet or mail.

Credit Recovery – credit recovery for previous failed courses through a computer based PLATO LAB.

Dual Credit – college level course work completed before high school graduation, earning both college and high school credit.

Off-Campus P.E. – credit award for physical activity supervised by outside provider.

Summer School – credit retrieval and first time credit opportunities.

Tutorials – recovery of failing grades for current semester through computer based PLATO LAB.

* Students should contact their counselor for alternative credit opportunities.

*For more detailed testing dates click HERE

TAKS – The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills is a required comprehensive testing program designed to measure to what extent a student has learned, understood, and is able to apply the important concepts and skills expected at each level tested.

PSAT – The PSAT/NMSQT measures reading, math, and writing skills.  The exam serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and is given once a year in mid-October, free of charge, to interested students, grades 9-11.  The PSAT will also provide practice for the SAT.  Registration on site at MHS.

SAT – Standardized college admissions exam.  An “aptitude” type test that measures the student’s reasoning and critical thinking skills. Areas of evaluations: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing.  The SAT is best suited for students with strong reasoning skills.  Registration, test sites, and dates are available at:  www.collegeboard.com.

ACT – Standardized college admissions exam.  A curriculum based test that measures the student’s knowledge of subject matter covered in high school. Areas of evaluation:  English, Math, Science, and Reading.  ACT is suited for students who perform well in challenging courses, as they will be tested on what they have learned.  Registration, test sites, and dates are available at:  www.actstudent.org.

Advanced Placement Exams – Rigorous standardized tests measuring what students have learned in the AP classroom.  Students may earn college credit, placement or both depending on the discretion of the institution.  District wide registration and testing in May @ MHS and at various AISD locations.

Graduation Requirements and Graduation Plans – see AISD Course Description Book, pages 4, 5, & 6. 

Classification:  Students are classified at the beginning of each school year based on the number of credits they have earned. Required classification credits are:

Tenth Grade (Sophomore) 6 credits
Eleventh Grade (Junior) 12 credits
Twelfth Grade (Senior) 18 credits

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Rank

Weighted grade point system for grades 9 - 12:

Equivalent Numerical Value	Grade	Grade Pts. Regular Level	Grade Pts. Honors Level	ID Codes On Report Cards
97-100	A+	12	15	INC - Incomplete NC-No Credit P/F - Pass/Fail WD - Withdrawn ABS - Attendance Policy X - GPA Exempt
93-96	A	11	14
90-92	A-	10	13
87-89	B+	9	12
83-86	B	8	11
90-82	B-	7	10
77-79	C+	6	9
73-76	C	5	8
70-72	C-	4	7
Below 70	F	0	0
Grade Average = Sum of Grade Points Earned/# of Non-Exempt Classes Attempted

Rank:  see AISD Course Description Book for AISD Board Policy, page 19

Information given below may be found in the AISD Course Description Handbook.

Available Courses – Course available at Martin High School are listed in the AISD Course Description Book.  Please note that not all courses are available at Martin, nor are they available at all grade levels listed.  Please contact the counselor to discuss options for these courses. (Pages 27 – 79)

Recommended sequencing for Mathematics and Science – (Page 8)

Advanced Placement Program – The Pre AP and AP courses offered seek to provide the more academically talented students with opportunities for creative thinking and problem solving.  The goal of the program is to challenge and stimulate the students to the highest level of their abilities…quality of work, rather than quantity of work, is emphasized. (Page 13) For more information click HERE.
 
Career and Technology – Career and Technology Education provides active learning that contributes to occupational knowledge and skills that are necessary for success in the workplace or in post-secondary education. (Page 14)

Comprehensive Special Education – Special Education provides supportive services designated by a student’s Individual Education Plan.  Emphasis is placed upon remediation of learning deficits teaching functional academic skills, and promoting the development of social, pre-vocational, and vocational skills that insure successful integration into the community, higher education, and the world of work. (Page 14)

ESL Program and Sheltered Courses – These courses are available for students with limited English proficiency (LEP) who are in the English as a Second Language program (ESL).  Teachers use strategies and accommodations based on the student’s individual language proficiency. (Page 14)

Fine Arts - The Fine Arts Program will engage the student’s imagination, foster creative thinking, develop discipline, and build self-confidence.  Students will develop an appreciation for the arts, whether through participation or observation. (Page 14)

Tech Prep – Tech Prep is a program established between Tarrant County College and AISD.  Students can earn 5 – 12 free college credit hours for technical knowledge attained in high school.  Students may continue their studies to complete a two-year associates’ degree with the option to transfer to a four-year university. (Page 80)

Technology Applications - Technology applications focuses on creating, accessing, manipulating, utilizing, communicating, and publishing information during the learning process. It includes courses such as Computer Science, Webmastering and Multimedia Productions.

Texas Two-Step Project – High school students earn college credit for Tech Prep courses and apply them to an Associate’s degree at the community college level.  The students then may transfer up to 24 hours of technical courses as part of a BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Studies or College of Science at UTA. (Page 80)

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Career Cruising – An internet-based career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school, from home, or wherever there is internet access. Features include:

• Interest and Skills Assessment
• Career Profiles
• Multimedia Interviews
• College and Financial Aid Information
• Electronic Career Portfolio
• Resume Builder

Achieve Texas – A system designed to help students make wise educational choices relating to rigorous academics and relevant career education.

Occupational Outlook Handbook – United States Department of Labor has created a listing and the following information for marketable jobs:

1. the training and education needed
2. earnings
3. expected job prospects
4. what workers do on the job
5. working conditions
6. job market
7. job search tips

For examples of careers related to academic subject areas click HERE.

To enroll a new student, the student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To withdraw a student, the student/parent must:

Fall Presentations

• Junior Guidance 2009
• Senior Guidance 2009
• MHS Orientation 2009

Admission Tests

• ACT - American College Testing - ACT Test
• College Board - Register for SAT, SAT Question of the day, Sample Tests, and Scholarship Search.
• Number 2 - This website has sample test questions for all kinds of standardized tests-- ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc... And it's free!!
• TEA - Student Assessment Division - Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division
• THEA-Texas Higher Education Assessment - Texas Higher Education Assessment is required of incoming students to Texas public colleges, universities, or technical schools.
• Test Preview - This website has sample test questions for all kinds of standardized tests-- ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc... And it's free!!
• TRACK-TAKS Readiness and Core Knowledge - This website has sample test questions for all kinds of standardized tests-- ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc... And it's free!!

College Preparation

• College.gov - Contains information on planning, preparing, and paying for college.
• College is Possible - Information on preparing for college, choosing a college, and paying for college
• COOL - College Opportunities Online Locator - Explore higher education options for 9,000 colleges, universities, career, technical, and trade schools by location, program, or degree
• The Common Application - Application to use for private college and universities. List of schools using this application on the website.
• Texas Common Application-Apply Texas - Texas Common Application
• CollegeAnswer - Students wondering where to go to college and how to get there, or parents trying to unravel the mystery of the college and the financial aid application process, College Answer (formerly known as Wiredscholar) is the site for you.

Educational/Homework

• E - Z Geometry - This site has been designed to help ALL geometry students have success in Geometry.
• Purple Math - Helps Students With Algebra
• The Reference Desk - links to hundreds of reference materials and sites

Financial Aid/Scholarships

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• College for Texans - Information on the Texas Grant and other financial aid options
• Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar - Admissions and funding information on colleges and universities in Texas
• FinAid - Information on financial aid and college enrollment
• US Department of Education - US Department of Education's information on financial aid and preparing for college
• Fast Web - scholarship search engine
• Hispanic Fund - Scholarship search engine for Hispanics
• THECB - Texas Higher Education Coordination Board - Texas Higher Education Coordination Board's information on college funding and scholarships offered throughout the state of Texas

Occupations

• BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook - Occupational Outlook Handbook with information on jobs, training, education, earnings, and job prospects
• Today's Military - This website offers information on military careers and enlistment into these services.