1. Klein Collins High School
Course Registration
for
Current 8th graders & KCHS 9th graders

2. EOC
Endorsement

3. 3 Requirements to Graduate
Earn 26 State Credits
Complete one of the Endorsement Plans
Pass required 5 End of Course (EOC) Exams

4. 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

5. 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!

6. Transcript Official academic record Send to colleges & scholarships
Semester averages
Total credits earned
EOC, GPA, Rank
Send to colleges & scholarships
6 credits=10th grader
11 credits=11th grader
17 credits=12th grader

7. GPA and Class Rank
GPA (Grade Point Average) - Grade points are awarded in each course and will eventually be used to calculate your GPA.
GPA determines your class rank.
Colleges consider GPA and Class Rank for admission decisions.
Remember your GPA and Class Rank start your 9th grade year!

8. How Do I Earn Grade Points?
Semester averages are used to determine grade points
Advance courses receive more grade points
“How to Calculate your GPA” power point is online on the KCHS website
GRADE POINT VALUES
Course Average
GT/AP/PreAP/Dual Credit
Advanced
Regular
100
6.0
5.5
5.0 99
5.9
5.4
4.9 98
5.8
5.3
4.8 97
5.7
5.2
4.7 96
5.6
5.1
4.6 95
4.5 94
4.4 93
4.3 92
4.2 91
4.1 90
4.0 89
3.9 88
3.8 87
3.7 86
3.6 85
3.5 84
3.4 83
3.3 82
3.2 81
3.1 80
3.0 79
2.8 78
2.6 77
2.9
2.4 76
2.7
2.2 75
2.5
2.0 74
*2.8
*2.3
1.8 73
*2.6
*2.1
1.6 72
*2.4
*1.9
1.4 71
*2.2
*1.7
1.2 70
*2.0
*1.5
1.0

9. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT
Revised February 3, 2014

10. 5 Endorsement Areas
ARTS 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.

11. Suggested Courses for 9th graders
English 1
Algebra 1 or Geometry (If Algebra has been completed)
Biology
W. Geography
Electives: PE
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Other Electives

12. 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

13. Required Coursework 2 years of Foreign Language Most colleges require
Spanish
French
German
Latin
Most colleges require
2yrs of a Foreign Language
Must take 2 years of the same language or 2 years Computer Programming Languages (Computer Science 1 and 2)

14. Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art Band Orchestra Choir Theater
(Performance or Technical)
Dance
Color Guard
Floral Design

15. Required Coursework 1 year of PE or Equivalent
Athletics
Cheerleading (S1 only)
ROTC (waiver)
Drill Team (waiver)
Marching Band (S1 only)
Dance
Can earn up to 4 PE credits

16. 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

17. Advanced Academics Pre AP, AP, & Dual Credit
Rigorous coursework & more homework
Preparation of AP/DC classes
Earn college credit
Be better prepared for college
Higher GPA Scale
Consider your schedule, extra
curricular activities, and other
responsibilities.

18. Schools of Choice International Baccalaureate
At Klein Oak High School
This advanced, comprehensive program of study offers an integrated approach to learning with an emphasis on meeting the challenges of living and working in a global, technological society.
International Business Academy
At Klein Forest High School
A four-year, magnet program that encompasses the high school core curriculum with additional academic courses that emphasize business, foreign language, and global culture.
Additional information can be found on the Klein ISD website

19. Use Your Resources Class Catalog & CTE Catalog Forms and info packets
Classmates, teachers, and family
Counselors – , stop by before/after school, or put in a counselors request.
Attend TIE Night

21. What’s in the Course Selection Packet?
Course Request List sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Introductory Letter
These sheets must be turned in!
4-year-plan

22. Sample Course Selection Sheet

23. Course Selection Sheets
Listing of the courses available
Key
* = 1 Semester Class
+ = Approval Required
$ = Fee Required
F = Form Required
▲= Prerequisite Required
Keep for your records

24. Course Request List Form
All students must turn in a Course Request List

25. 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

26. ALL students must turn in a 4-year plan
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.

27. Online Data Entry Bring completed 4-Year Plan & Course Request Form
Students will enter courses online via Career Cruising during Social Studies classes Jan
Review at home via Career Cruising

28. Deadline for Schedule Changes
Check them carefully!
7 Class Periods
Electives
Schedule Change Deadline is June 11,2015
JUNE 11th

29. To Do Review Course Selection Sheets Learn more about class options
Which Endorsement will you earn?
Learn more about class options
Turn in completed 4-Year Plan and Course Selection Sheet Jan

30. KCHS Website http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/
Check our website for announcements, deadlines, College and Scholarship information, other useful material.

31. Work Hard. Graduate!

32. Questions?