Klein High School. Course Registration for 2014-15. Requirements to Graduate. Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass all the following EOC tests: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History. Graduation Plans. Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan
Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass all the following EOC tests: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History
Graduation Plans
Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan “To be eligible for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution, students must successfully complete the Recommended or Distinguished high school program.” --Texas Education Code (state law)
26 total credits
Recommended Plan
4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science 2 years of Foreign Lang. 1 year of PE/Equivalent 1 year of Fine Art Communication Applic. OR Professional Communication Electives
Distinguished Achievement Plan
26 Credits Same course requirements as Recommended IPC does not count toward the science requirement 3 years of Foreign Language 4 Advanced Measures AP scores Dual Credit Articulated-prep courses Commended or Semi-Finalist on PSAT
Pre-AP/AP/Dual Credit
Rigorous coursework & more homework “Extra” grade points Be better prepared for college Advanced Measure for Distinguished Plan (AP tests scores of 3+, not just taking the class) Earn college credit
English sequence: English 1 English 2 English 2 English 3 English 3 English 4
Math Sequence:
Advanced Math Skills Successful Math Performance Extra Support Needed for Math Success
Science sequence: 4th science options: Advanced Animal Science Advanced Plant and Soil Forensic Science Aquatic Science Anatomy and Physiology Earth Space Science Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP *IPC will count as part of the Recommended Graduation Plan if taken prior to Chemistry and Physics and will not count toward the Distinguished Achievement Plan. **Be sure to check for prerequisites for the 4th year science options!!! Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics 4th science
Social Studies sequence: World Geography World History World History US History US History Government/Economics
Required Coursework
Foreign Language Spanish French German Latin Recommended Plan requires 2 years (same language); Distinguished Plan requires 3 years (same language)
1 year of Fine Art: Art Band Orchestra Choir Theater Dance Color Guard Floral Design
Required Coursework
Required Coursework
1 year of PE or Equivalent PE Athletics Cheerleading (S1 only) ROTC (substitution) Drill Team (substitution) Marching Band (S1 only, sub.) Can earn up to 4 PE/Equivalent credits
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Technology 15 Career Clusters Why take CTE? Learn about jobs Certification 2- or 3-period classes require planning!
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Cosmetology Agriculture Health Occupations
Auto Tech
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Electronics Home Economics
Technology Courses Fundamental Computer Science (grades 9-12) Computer Science 2 (grades 10-12) Digital Art & Animation (grades10-12) Digital Video Design (grades 10-12) Game Program Design—Fall semester (grades 9-12) Mobile Application Development—Spring semester (grades 9-12) Robotics Program Design (grades 9-12) Web Design (grades 9-12)
Online Data Entry
Meet with Counselor Bring Course Request Form Review at home via Parent Connection
What you’re getting today:
Course Selection Packet Course Selection sheet Course Request List sheet Introductory Letter 4-year-plan State Graduation Requirements
State Graduation Requirements
Transcript
Course Request List sheet
7 Class Periods 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period 2(+) Alternates Student and Parent Signatures
4-year-plan {on back of Course Request List sheet}
Don’t forget these!
Additional Information
Class Catalog & CTE Catalog (both can be found online) Forms, info packets, and applications Classmates, teachers, and family Counselors – email, before/after school KHS website: http://www.kleinhs.kleinisd.net
To Do!
Take home the packet & review thoroughly with a parent Reflect on information presented in the Career/Tech presentation (electives) Check for prerequisites, fees, forms, etc. Complete the Course Request List sheet & 4-year-plan—sign & have a parent sign Bring the Course Request List/4-year-plan sheet with you when your counselor calls you to meet with your counselor