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GOHS Counseling Team

Ana Amos A-CeSecarra Walton Cf-GaEmily Hosier Gb-KoValeria Fuller Kp-NDelorean Hogan O-SkDanielle Stadick Sl-Z

Joan Stevenson Jones College & Career CounselorKaren Peery Lead Counselor

GraduationMay 2022

756 Days

160 Weeks

1120 Days

2 years + 4 Months 108

Weeks

3 years + 4 Months

476 Days

1 years + 4 Months 68

Weeks

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLANwith Endorsement(s)

SUBJECT Credits Required

English 4.0

Mathematics 4.0

Science 4.0

Social Studies 4.0

Foreign Language 2.0

Fine Arts 1.0

Physical Ed or substitute 1.0

Health 0.5

Electives 5.5

Total 26.0 26 Credits Required for Graduation

EARNING CREDITSGrade Credits Required

9th Grade 0-5.510th Grade 6-11.5

11th Grade 12-17.512th Grade 18 and up

Students can earn up to 8 credits per

year.

COURSE LEVELS

Basic College Prep

Classes ½-1 hour HW per class period

More Rigorous College

Prep Classes that

prepare for AP Classes

1-2 hours HW per class period

College level classes that

earn both high school and

college credit

3-4 hours HW per class period

College level classes that

may earn college credit

with a high enough AP

test score

3-4 hours HW per class period

Success in Advanced Courses requires students to be able to:

Prioritize academics

Be Independent Learners

Manage multiple assignments at the same time

Complete homework with little supervision or help

Be Self Disciplined

Self Advocate

HONORS COURSES

Core Classes

Electives

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Honors English 1Honors Algebra 1Honors BiologyHonors World Geo

Honors English 2Honors GeometryHonors ChemistryHonors World Hist

Honors Algebra 2Honors PreCalculus

Honors PreCalculusHonors Multivariable CalculusHonors GovtHonors Economics

9th Grade 10th-12th GradesHonors Year 3 LOTEsHonors Anatomy & PhysiologyHonors Computer Science 1

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CORE

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Human Geography

AP World HistoryAP Statistics

AP English 3AP Calculus AB/BCAP StatisticsAP US HistoryAP Physics 1

AP English 4AP Govt/EconomicsAP Calculus AB/BCAP Statistics

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Princip of Computer Sci

AP Art HistoryAP Principles ofComputer Science

AP StatisticsAP European HistoryAP PsychologyAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Environmental ScienceAP Principles of Comp ScienceAP Computer Science 1AP Art HistoryAP Art ClassesAP Music TheoryAP Spanish 4

AP StatisticsAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics C: MechanicsAP Environmental ScienceAP Principles of Comp SciAP Comp Science 1AP Art ClassesAP Art HistoryAP Music TheoryAP Year 4 LOTEAP Spanish 4 or 5

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ELECTIVES

DUAL CREDIT

11th Grade 12th Grade

English 3 (1301)College AlgebraPreCalculusUS History

English 4 (1301)English 4 (2332)College AlgebraPreCalculus

PSATRead=460Math=510

TSIRead=351Math=350Writ=3404+ Essay

Texas Success Initiative given by Lone Star College with select dates given at GOHS

College Credit earned with a 70 or higher in the course

510

Earn high school and college

credit at the same time!

GPA & RANKGradeRange

LetterGrade

APDC Honors Level

90-100 A 6.0 5.0 4.0

80-89 B 5.0 4.0 3.0

75-79 C 4.0 3.0 2.0

70-74 D 3.0 2.0 1.0

Below 70 F 0 0 0

Weighted v Unweighted GPANote: GPA is calculated with semester grades only.

ADVANCED COURSE AGREEMENT

Consider the workload and time commitment carefully because schedule changes are limited.

The ACA will be made available at with Course Selection Sheets.

Students choosing Honors, AP or Dual Credit Course(s) will be required to complete the Advanced Course Agreement form.

MANAGE TIME

GET ORGANIZED

GET INVOLVED!!

USE YOUR RESOURCES

COMMUNICATE

CHOOSE COURSES WISELY

CORE CLASSES for 10th GRADE

*Required for Graduation

Math Sequence

Algebra 1*

Geometry*

Algebra 2*

PreCalculus

Calculus AB/BC

Math Electives

College Algebra

AP Statistics

Multivariable Calculus

CORE CLASSES for 11th GRADE

*Required for Graduation

Math Sequence

Algebra 1*

Geometry*

Algebra 2*

PreCalculus

Calculus AB/BC

Math Electives

College Algebra

AP Statistics

Multivariable Calculus

CORE CLASSES for 12th GRADE

*Required for Graduation

Math Sequence

Algebra 1*

Geometry*

Algebra 2*

PreCalculus

Calculus AB/BC

Math Electives

College Algebra

AP Statistics

Multivariable Calculus

ELECTIVESH=Half Year Course*Course has PrerequisiteAP=Advanced PlacementK=Career & Tech Ed$=Course Fee

All Sports, Drill Team, Marching Band, Cheer, and Color Guard are Double Blocked.

Application Required

ATHLETICS

Arts &

Humanities

Business &

IndustryMultidisciplinary

Studies

Public

ServiceSTEM

ENDORSEMENTSAn

endorsement is an area of

interest.

Texas colleges require students to have 1

endorsement and to meet all other graduation

requirements.

Every student in Conroe ISD receives the Multidisciplinary

Endorsement due to CISD requirements of the 4X4:

4 Credits English4 Credits Math4 Credits Science4 Credits Social Studies

MULTIDISCPLINARY ENDORSEMENT

Cosmetology

Hospitality & Tourism

Computer Science

Engineering

Arts/Audio Visual &

Communication

Business Management

Journalism

AgricultureArchitecture & Construction

TransportationHealth

Sciences

Education & Training

For more information please go to: https://gohs.conroeisd.net/guidance-counseling

Cosmetology

Automotive Tech

Practicum in Culinary Arts

Programs have extended days and are located at either Oak Ridge High School or

Conroe High School

Students attend Grand Oaks for their academic classes.

CISD provides bus transportation. Students can transport themselves.

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE)

4 YEAR PLANS &

COURSE SELECTION SHEETS

Students updated 4 Year Plans in

November with GOHS Counselors

Year 2 (10th), Year 3 (11th), or Year 4 of 4 Year Plan should be

updated in Student Access Center

Course Selection Sheet is

required to be completed and is due at time of 1:1 meeting

with GOHS Counselor

It’s very IMPORTANT to pick Alternate Courses

GPA EXEMPTIONS

Students can exempt from GPA a total of 2 courses that meet

the requirements

Purpose of GPA exemptions is to encourage high achieving

students to continue with 4.0 activity courses without their

GPA being penalized

Student must be in 3rd or 4th

year of activity course

Career Prep & Practicum

Career Prep – K0752

• A cooperative education program which combines occupational related classroom instruction and on-the-job training experiences

• Teacher supervision

• Equitable wage rates

• Student must maintain a job in order to receive credit

• 2 credits

• Seniors only

Practicums

• A capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of CTE courses

• See program of studies for specific information about Practicums

• Teacher supervision

• May be paid or unpaid

• 2-3 credits

• Juniors and Seniors

Practicum

11th Grade Offerings 12th Grade Offerings

• Animation

• Audio/Video

• Culinary

• Education and Training

• Fashion Design

• Graphic Design

• Health Science/EMT

• Hospitality Services

• STEM

• Animation

• Culinary

• Fashion Design

• Graphic Design

Early Release/Late Arrival

Seniors can choose Early Release or Late Arrival if they have met all graduation requirements and do not need additional elective credits

Early Release can be one or two periods – Students leave campus after the 3rd block each day (1 PM)

Late Arrival can be one or two periods – Students arrive on campus after the 1st block each day (9 AM)

Students must provide their own transportation

Naviance

Find your Dream College & Dream Career

10TH Grade FOCUS

Complete Naviance Do What You Are 2.0 assessment

Complete Naviance Career Interest Survey

Log in to Naviance and add a working student email address

Add interesting careers to your List of Careers

Get involved in an extracurricular activity

Continue to work hard and make the best possible grades you can – Build your transcript

Investigate potential careers

11TH Grade FOCUS

Collaborate with your parents on what you can do for college

Take the SAT and/or ACT

Use Naviance to get and save college information

Get involved in an extracurricular and look for opportunities for leadership

Get to know your teachers and counselor –You may need a recommendation letter next year

Make a list of 5-10 colleges you are interested in Plan College Visits

Get a Part-Time Job

12TH Grade FOCUS

Know and follow college application process in CCC

Retake the SAT and/or ACT if needed

Be sure to have a working email in Naviance

Ask teachers and counselor for College Recommendation Letters if needed

Apply and submit College Applications –Be aware of deadlines!

Apply for scholarships and grants

Don’t slack – continue to work hard in your coursework

COURSE SELECTION RESOURCES

Parent Help Nightat GOHS

Feb 10 4-6 PMCome and Go

Current 10th Grade Counselor Meetings

Feb 8-15

Current 9th Grade Counselor Meetings

Feb 19-22

Dual Credit Information Night

March 4th at GOHS7 PM

An award-winning film that

probes into the vulnerable

corners of family life and depicts

messy struggles over social

media, video games and

academics. The film offers

solutions on how we can help

our kids navigate the digital

world. (runtime about 67-minutes)

FEBRUARY 6th

9:30 AMGOHS LGI

Overcoming Overwhelm

Presented by Ana AmosGOHS Counselor

• 9th: Feb 10-13

• 10th: Feb 24-Mar 2

• 11th: Feb 18-21Course Selection Sheets Due &

Meeting with GOHS Counselors

• April 1 Verifications of Course Selections & Advanced Course Agreement Available

• April 17Deadline for all course request changes and for Advanced Course Agreements

Please contact a GOHS Counselor if you have any questions!