Klein CollinsHigh School

Course Registrationfor 2015-16

Current 8th graders & KCHS 9th graders

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

Revised February 3, 2014

FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT

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!

Sample Course Selection Sheet

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

All students must turn in a Course Request List

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.

Work Hard. Graduate!