2014 – 2015Course Registration

forCurrent 8th Graders

GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE

• Earn 26 required State Credits

• Pass required End of Course (EOC) Exams

CREDITS

• State Credits – count toward graduation• 26 Credits Required• 1 Full Year Class = 1 Credit• 1 Semester Class = .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

REQUIRED COURSEWORK(In addition to English, Math, Science, & Social Studies)

• 2 years of the same Foreign Language • Spanish• French • German • Latin

REQUIRED COURSEWORK (cont.)

• 1 year of Fine Art• Art• Band• Orchestra• Choir• Theater (Performance or Technical)• Dance• Color Guard (Spring only)• Floral Design

REQUIRED COURSEWORK (cont.)

• 1 year of PE or Equivalent• PE• Athletics• Cheerleading (S1 only)• ROTC (1st year only gives you a PE Credit)• Drill Team (S1 only)• Marching Band (S1 only)• Color Guard (S1 only)

• Can earn up to 4 PE credits

ATHLETICS

• All sports have open enrollment at KOHS except:• Swimming• Volleyball• Baseball • Golf

• Sign up for PE until approved by coach or tryouts occur for the above sports.

• All other sports require tryouts and/or coach approval

• Coach contact information is on the Klein Oak website

END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC)

• You must successfully complete the following EOC exams. Level II or above.

• English 1 (Reading and Writing)• English 2 (Reading and Writing)• Algebra 1• Biology• US History

ADVANCED ACADEMICSPre AP, AP, & Dual Credit (DC)

• Rigorous coursework and more homework• Preparation of AP/DC Classes• Earn college credit• Honors grade points• Be college ready• Advanced Measure Distinguished Plan• Limited opportunity for schedule changes

Consider your schedule, extra curricular activities, and other responsibilities prior to selecting Advanced Courses.

HOW TO EARN GRADE POINTS?

• Year/Semester averages are used to determine grade points

• Advanced courses receive more grade points

TRANSCRIPT

• Official academic record• Semester averages• Total credits earned• EOC’s, GPA, Rank

• Send to colleges and scholarships

The IBA is a four-year program that focuses on the HS core curriculum with additional academic courses emphasizing business, language, and culture. It is only available at Klein Forest High School.

IBA- International Business AcademyContact Information

Karen BabbIBA Coordinator

Klein Forest High School832.484.4503

kbabb1@kleinisd.net

The International Baccalaureate®(IB) offers high quality programs of international education to a worldwide community of schools. It is only available at Klein Oak High School.

THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE® (IB)

For Information please contact:

Linda GarnerIB Coordinator832.484.5026

lgarner@kleinisd.net

KLEIN ISD

FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN

Revised February 3, 2014

PURPOSEDuring the last legislative session, changes were made to graduation plans and state assessments through House Bill 5.

• To identify the graduation plan (endorsement) options available to Klein ISD students in order that parent may help their student to select the best option for their desired academic pursuit.

KEY COMPONENTS OF HB 5• HB5 eliminates the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Plans for students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015 and beyond.

• The new graduation plan is called the Foundation High School Graduation Plan (with career pathway endorsements).

• Opportunities to take a Career and Technology courses to satisfy endorsement requirements.

• Reduced number of EOC assessments to 5 tests

END OF COURSE EXAMS

The number of EOC exams reduced from 15 to 5.

REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS

• English 1 (Reading and Writing)• English 2 (Reading and Writing)• Algebra 1• Biology • US History

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT

Career and Technical Education(CTE)

Cutting-edge, rigorous courses that prepare students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high demand

careers

Why take CTE?• Participate in hands-on, real-world training• Join student organizations and gain leadership experience • Learn the skills colleges and employers seek• Build your resume and portfolio• Be better prepared for college and career by saving time and

money• Obtain possible scholarships• Earn business and industry recognized certifications for

employment• Earn core graduation credits in Science, Fine Arts, and Speech• Graduate with an Endorsement in Business/Industry, STEM, or

Public Services

Business & Industry

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Architecture and Construction

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Business Management & Administration and Finance

Hospitality and Tourism

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Marketing

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Graduation Endorsements / CTE Programs of Study

STEM Endorsement

STEM: Engineering, Electronics, Robotics & Automation

Health Science

Public Services Endorsement

Education & Training

Human Services related to Education

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Securities

Graduation Endorsements / CTE Programs of Study

Sample CTE Certifications Business & Industry Endorsement

Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification (MOS)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

ServeSafe Food Safety Certification

American Welding Society (AWS ) Certification

Cosmetology, Operator License

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

STEM Endorsement

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Public Services Endorsement

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT)

Endorsement Areas• STEM

Science, Technology-including computer science, Engineering, and advanced Math.

• BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Information technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, and agriculture.

• PUBLIC SERVICEHealth science occupations, education, law enforcement, culinary arts and hospitality.

• ARTS AND HUMANITIESPolitical science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history and fine arts.

• MULTIDISCIPLINARYThis endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsements areas.

STEM

This endorsement includes

courses directly related to science, including environmental science, technology including computer science, engineering, and advanced mathematics.

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

This endorsement includes

courses directly related to data base management, information technology, communications, accounting, finance, marketing, graphic design, etc.

PUBLIC SERVICE

This endorsement includes

courses directly related to health sciences and occupations, education and training, law enforcement, and culinary arts and hospitality.

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

This endorsement includes

courses directly related to political science, world languages, cultural studies, English literature, history, and fine arts.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

This endorsement includes

courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas.

ENDORSEMENT PLAN CONSIDERATIONS

• College/University admission requirements

• Which science and math courses are required for admission and/or for a chosen major in college?

• Technology or Certification desired

• Which courses will prepare students for career choices, both core subjects and electives?

• Will students be able to complete all of the foundation credits with endorsement requirements?

STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE IN2014-2015

• Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement area and creates a Four-Year Plan.

• The student and their parents are advised of the components on the Foundation Plan.

• Students and parents must select and sign off on an endorsement area of their choosing. Endorsement plan selection may be changed.

ADVANCED COURSESKlein ISD Advanced Course Offerings *

(Courses satisfy the Foundation Graduation Plan Advanced Course Requirements)

ELA, Math & Science

*Inclusion on this list does not designate advanced grade points

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENTRequirements beyond Endorsement(s):

A student in the top 10% of his/her class must have earned the Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.

Requirements26 Credits plus and Endorsement(s) and:

• 4 math credits must include Algebra II

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Performance acknowledgments• Performance acknowledgments may be earned for outstanding

performance:• In a Dual Credit course• In Bilingualism and Biliteracy• On an Advanced Placement test• International Baccalaureate examination• On the PSAT, ACT Plan, SAT, or ACT

• A student may also receive a performance acknowledgment for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

• Learn more about class options and endorsements

• Check for pre-requisites, fees, and required forms

• Determine your course selections

• Course selections entered into Gradespeed

• Turn in a completed course selection sheet signed by student and parent

• This Spring you will receive a verification sheet of your course selections. Check them carefully.

Deadline to request changes is June 12, 2014.

KOHS Website

• Announcements, Deadlines, College and Scholarship information, and other useful information, please visit our website at:

www.http://kleinoak.kleinisd.net/

Questions?