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3 Requirements to Graduate Earn 26 State Credits Complete one of the Endorsement Plans Pass required 5 End of Course (EOC) Exams
End of Course Exams (EOC) You must successfully complete the following EOC
exams. –English 1–English 2– Algebra 1– Biology– US History
For more information go to:KCHS website—Testing
Credits
State Credits - count toward graduation– 26 Credits Required– 1 Full Year Class = 1 Credit– 1 Semester Class = 0.5 Credit
Local Credits - do not count toward graduation (Office Aide, Student Leadership, etc.)
Denied Credit – Student does not earn credit due to excessive absences, despite passing grades!
Transcript Official academic record
– Semester averages– Total credits earned– EOC, GPA, Rank
Send to colleges & scholarships
6 credits=10th grader11 credits=11th grader17 credits=12th grader
5 Endorsement AreasARTS AND HUMANITIES
Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history and fine arts.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Information technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, architecture, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, vet science, culinary arts and hospitality.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
This endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Health science occupations, education, law enforcement, cosmetology, and JROTC
STEM
Science, Technology-including computer science, Engineering, and advanced Math.
Suggested Courses for 9th graders
1.English 12.Algebra 1 or Geometry (If Algebra has been completed)
3.Biology4.W. Geography
Electives: PE Foreign Language Fine Arts Other Electives
Suggested Courses for 10th graders
• English 2• Geometry or Algebra 2 (If Geometry has been completed)
• Chemistry• W. History
Electives• Finish other required courses (Fine Art, PE, &
Foreign Language) if not completed in 9th grade• Other Electives in your Endorsement
Required Coursework 2 years of Foreign Language
– Spanish– French– German– Latin
Most colleges require2yrs of a Foreign Language
Must take 2 years of the same language or 2 years Computer Programming Languages (Computer Science 1 and 2)
Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art
– Art– Band– Orchestra– Choir– Theater(Performance or Technical)
– Dance– Color Guard– Floral Design
Required Coursework
1 year of PE or Equivalent– PE– Athletics– Cheerleading (S1 only)– ROTC (waiver)– Drill Team (waiver)– Marching Band (S1 only)–Dance
Can earn up to 4 PE credits
Athletics
9th Football, Girls Track and Girls Basketball are the only open enrollment sport at KCHS
All other sports require tryouts and/or coach approval
Sign up for PE until approved by coach or tryouts occur
Coach contact information on KC website and in your packet
Advanced AcademicsPre AP, AP, & Dual Credit
Rigorous coursework & more homeworkPreparation of AP/DC classesEarn college creditBe better prepared for collegeHigher GPA Scale
Consider your schedule, extra curricular activities, and otherresponsibilities.
Use Your Resources Class Catalog & CTE Catalog
Forms and info packets
Classmates, teachers, and family
Counselors – email, stop by before/after school, or put in a counselors request.
Attend TIE Night
What’s in the Course Selection Packet?
FOUR YEAR PROGRAM PLAN- 9th – 12th GRADE
List 8th Grade for High School Credits
CR
9th Grade
CR
10th Grade
CR
11th Grade
CR
12th Grade
CR
1. 1. English I
1. English II 1. English III 1. English IV
2.
(Choose a, b, or c sequence) 2a. Algebra 1 2b. Algebra 1 2c. Geometry
2a. Geometry 2b. Geometry 2c. Algebra 2
2a. Algebra 2 2b. Math Models * 2c. Pre-Calculus
2a 4th year Math 2b. Algebra 2 2c. 4th year math
3. 3. Biology
3. Chemistry
3. Physics
3. 4th year Science
4. 4. World Geography
4. World History
4. US History
4. Government/Economics
5. 5.
5. 5. 5.
6. 6.
6. 6. 6.
7. 7.
7. 7. 7.
(Summer School) (Summer School) (Summer School) (Summer School) (Summer School)
Total Credits:
Total Credits:
Total Credits:
Total Credits:
Total Credits:
*This math sequence is not recommended for students intending to attend a 4-year university immediately after high school. STATE GRADUATION PLAN OPTIONS- “SUBJECT TO CHANGE”
Subject State Recommended Requirements
State Distinguished Requirements plus (4) Advanced Measures
English 4 4
Mathematics 4 4 Science 4 4
Social Studies 3 3 Government/Economics .5/.5 .5/.5
Physical Education 1 1
Speech .5 .5 Other Language (same lang.) 2 3
Fine Arts 1 1 Electives 5.5 4.5 Totals 26 credits 26 credits
Graduation Plans (check one): Recommended (26 credits) ___ Distinguished (26 credits) ____ must include 3 yrs. LOTE & 4 Advanced Measures
Name_____________________ ID _____________________ SCHOOL YEAR _________
Graduation Plans (check one): Recommended (26 credits) ___ Distinguished (26 credits) ____ must include 3 yrs. LOTE & 4 Advanced Measures IPC does not count as a 4th SCIENCE for DAP
Career Interest __________________________ Program of Study __________________________ After HS Plan __________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
COUNSELOR COPY Current Grade Level: _________ **Turn this in after you enter your course requests online!**
COUNSELOR NAME- ______________________________
Klein High School Course Request List
2013-2014
Check the Course Catalog and Course Selection sheets for pre-requisites for classes. They are available online at the KHS website- www.kleinbearkats.org/counselors
Choose 4 core classes of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Choose 3 electives (these may be full year courses or two different semester courses to equal a year) Choose 3 alternate electives, in case the first choices are not available. YOU MUST FILL IN COURSE NUMBERS AND NAMES FOR YOUR COURSE REQUESTS. Dual Credit information can be found at: http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.dualcredit
Course Requests Course # Course Name
1. English
2. Math
3. Science
4. Social Studies
5. Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
2 Alternate Elective Choices - FULL YEAR ONLY
1.
2.
2 Alternate Elective Choices - SEMESTER CLASSES ONLY
1. Semester 1 Semester 2
2. Semester 1 Semester 2
Intended Graduation Plan (select one): Student Name _____________________________ Recommended (26 credits) _____ Student ID _____________________________ Distinguished (26 credits) _____ Phone _____________________________ {must include 3 yrs. same foreign language & Student’s Cell Phone # _______________________ 4 Advanced Measures}
_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Student Signature Parent /Guardian Signature I understand that the last day for schedule changes is June 14, 2013, at 3:00 PM. The next chance to change electives will be prior to the schedule change deadline for the 2013-2014 Spring Semester.
COMPLETE THIS SHEET, WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE BY FEB 4. DO NOT LOSE THIS SHEET! YOU WILL ENTER THESE COURSE REQUESTS
ONLINE WITH YOUR COUNSELOR.
Introductory Letter
Course Request List sheet
4-year-plan
Course Selection Sheet
These sheets
must be turned
in!
Course Selection Sheets
Listing of the courses available
Key* = 1 Semester Class+ = Approval Required$ = Fee RequiredF = Form Required▲= Prerequisite Required
Keep for your records
Course Request List Form
List the Course Name and Course Number
7 Class Periods– 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives– 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period– 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period
3 Alternates
Student and Parent Signatures
FOUR YEAR PLAN
Use Pencil Include any courses you have taken in Middle School that you will receive high school credit for
Fill in blanks with classes you plan to take
Check required classes
ALL students must turn in a 4-year plan with a PARENT SIGNATURE.
Online Data Entry
Bring completed 4-Year Plan & Course Request Form
Students will enter courses online via Career Cruising during Social Studies classes Jan. 26-30
Review at home via Career Cruising
Deadline for Schedule Changes
Check them carefully!– 7 Class Periods– Electives
Schedule Change Deadline is June 11,2015
JUNE 11th
To Do
Review Course Selection SheetsWhich Endorsement will you earn?
Learn more about class options Turn in completed 4-Year Plan and Course
Selection Sheet Jan. 26-30
KCHS Website
http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/
Check our website for announcements, deadlines, College and Scholarship information, other useful material.
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