1. 2014 – 2015
Course Registration
for
Current 8th Graders

2. GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

3. REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE
Earn 26 required State Credits
Pass required End of Course (EOC) Exams

4. 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

5. REQUIRED COURSEWORK (In addition to English, Math, Science, & Social Studies)
2 years of the same Foreign Language
Spanish
French
German
Latin

6. REQUIRED COURSEWORK (cont.)
1 year of Fine Art
Art
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Theater (Performance or Technical)
Dance
Color Guard (Spring only)
Floral Design

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. ADVANCED ACADEMICS Pre 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.

11. HOW TO EARN GRADE POINTS?
Year/Semester averages are used to determine grade points
Advanced courses receive more grade points

12. TRANSCRIPT Official academic record Send to colleges and scholarships
Semester averages
Total credits earned
EOC’s, GPA, Rank
Send to colleges and scholarships

13. 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.

14. Klein Forest High School
IBA- International Business Academy Contact Information
Karen Babb
IBA Coordinator
Klein Forest High School

15. 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.

16. THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE® (IB)
For Information please contact:
Linda Garner
IB Coordinator

17. KLEIN ISD FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN
Revised February 3, 2014

18. PURPOSE
During 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.

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

20. 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

21. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

22. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT

24. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Cutting-edge, rigorous courses that prepare students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high demand careers

25. 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

26. Graduation Endorsements / CTE Programs of Study
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

27. 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

28. 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)

29. Endorsement Areas STEM BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PUBLIC SERVICE
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 SERVICE
Health science occupations, education, law enforcement, culinary arts and hospitality.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history and fine arts.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
This endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsements areas.

30. STEM
This endorsement includes courses directly related to science, including environmental science, technology including computer science, engineering, and advanced mathematics.

31. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
This endorsement includes courses directly related to data base management, information technology, communications, accounting, finance, marketing, graphic design, etc.

32. PUBLIC SERVICE
This endorsement includes courses directly related to health sciences and occupations, education and training, law enforcement, and culinary arts and hospitality.

33. ARTS AND HUMANITIES
This endorsement includes courses directly related to political science, world languages, cultural studies, English literature, history, and fine arts.

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

35. 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?

36. STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE IN 2014-2015
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.

38. *Inclusion on this list does not designate advanced grade points
ADVANCED COURSES Klein 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

39. DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT Requirements 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.
Requirements
26 Credits plus and Endorsement(s) and:
4 math credits must include Algebra II

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. KOHS Website www.http://kleinoak.kleinisd.net/
Announcements, Deadlines, College and Scholarship information, and other useful information, please visit our website at:
www.

43. Questions?