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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!