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Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2023

Preparing for High School Graduation & Beyond. Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2023. WWJH to TMHS. A Day at TMHS. 7:40 am – 2:50 pm 7 periods each day 50 minute classes 5 minutes passing time Each student assigned counselor & assistant principal according to last name.

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Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2023

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  1. Preparing for High School Graduation & Beyond Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2023

  2. WWJH to TMHS

  3. A Day at TMHS • 7:40 am – 2:50 pm • 7 periods each day • 50 minute classes • 5 minutes passing time • Each student assigned counselor & assistant principal according to last name

  4. Plan For The Future Grade 9 • Talk to your current teachers and counselor • Attend 9th Grade Orientation (in August) • Strive for good grades • Remember your GPA begins with 9th grade • Become involved – make an impact

  5. Classification Requirements for 10th Grade Minimum of 6 credits

  6. Graduation Requirements Starting with the Class of 2018

  7. Foundation Graduation Program 4 credits ELA 3 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits LOTE 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit PE .5 credits Health .5 credits Speech 4 credits Electives TOTAL: 22 credits

  8. Endorsements • STEM • Business & Industry • Arts & Humanities • Public Services • Multidisciplinary

  9. Distinguished Level of Achievement • 4 credits in Math (Algebra 2) • 4 credits in Science • Curriculum requirements for Foundation & at least 1 Endorsement area • *Mandatory to be eligible for the top 10% Automatic Admission

  10. Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for: • In a Dual Credit course • In Bilingualism/Biliteracy • On an AP test or IB exam • On the PSAT, the SAT or the ACT • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

  11. Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and • CTE Engineering or • Computer Science or • Mathematics or • Science or • Combination

  12. Business & Industry Career and Technical Education • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. • Clusters • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction • Business Management and Administration • Culinary • Finance • Manufacturing • Marketing or

  13. Business & Industry (continued) • English • Four English elective credits including three levels in one of the following areas: • Debate or • Advanced Journalism: Newspaper or • Advanced Journalism: Yearbook or • Combination • A coherent sequence of four credits from the above programs

  14. Public Services • Career and Technical Education • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. • Clusters • Education and Training/Human Services or • Health Science or • Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps • Four courses in JROTC

  15. Arts and Humanities • Social Studies • Five Social Studies credits or • Foreign Languages • Four Levels of the same language other than English or • Two levels of the same language other than English and two levels of a different language other than English or • Fine Arts • Four credits from one or two disciplines of fine arts

  16. Multidisciplinary Studies • Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education or • Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or • Four credits in Advanced Placement or dual credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Other Languages, or Fine Arts

  17. STAAR End-of-Course exams (EOC) will be given in the following core subjects at the end of the school year during which students are enrolled in each course: • English I (Grade 9) • English II (Grade 10) • US History (Grade 11) • Biology (Grade 9) • Algebra I

  18. PAP Frequent Questions Who can take PAP classes? Classes are openenrollment; however, student, parent, counselor, and current subject teacher input is imperative. What if a student is struggling in a PAP class? A student may choose to exit a PAP course: a. After the 3rd week of school b. At the end of the first six weeks c. At the end of the semester Is there any limit to the number of PAP courses one can take? No but must consider the student’s needs and overall course load.

  19. PAP classes? Please consider these guidelines. • PAP classes are demanding. • Must be self-motivated and an independent worker. • Must be willing to spend hours out of class completing research, projects and supplemental reading. • Must have good study skills and time management (use a planner and keep up with long-term projects).

  20. Typical 9th Grade Schedule • English I • Math (Algebra I, Geometry) • Science (Biology) • Social Studies (World Geography) • PE or PE Substitution course • Graduation Requirement or Elective • Graduation Requirement or Elective

  21. Other Languages Spanish French German

  22. Health • Health or Principles of Health Science • Required for graduation • 0.5 credit • May take any year in high school

  23. Speech/Professional Communications • Communication Applications • Debate 1 • Professional Communications

  24. Fine Arts Electives Art Band Choir Dance Orchestra Theater Technical Theater

  25. Athletics or P.E. • Live within TISD boundaries and be registered at Tomball Memorial High School. • Must have been promoted to 9th grade to be eligible the 1st six weeks. • Must have physical completed on UIL form – TISD physicals will be held Spring 2017. • $20.00 fee for transportation and security Guidelines for UIL Athletic Participation

  26. Athletics • All 9th grade athletes (B & G) will sign up for the appropriate Athletic Class if they intend to participate • All participants MUST have a physical before participation. TISD provides a date in the spring for ALL athletes in the district to get a physical on our campus at a very discounted rate. • All students intending to participate in the Athletic Trainer’s program must meet with our certified Athletic Trainers and get approval and class period of assignment. • Direct all questions and inquiries to TMHS Athletics Office – 281-357-3230 – ext. 1190

  27. Athletics Football Cross Country Track Golf Volleyball Basketball Soccer Tennis Swimming Softball Baseball

  28. TMHS Registration • February 7th- students receive courses for next year and make changes and select alternates • February 11th- students receive course verification sheets reflecting changes • February 14th- deadline to submit changes to course verification sheet • Wildcat Camp-TBD, final course selection sheets distributed • Consult with current teachers and counselor for recommendations or questions. danielrushton@att.net

  29. Don’t overload 9th grade schedule • Consider extra curricular activities when selecting classes • Talk to your current teachers and counselor • Schedule change deadline: February 14, 2019 No changes will be accepted after 3:00pm.

  30. DON'T FORGET... NO Schedule Changes After February 14, 2019

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