1. Klein Collins High School
9th Grade Information &
Course Registration
for

2. Agenda Graduation Requirements Required Coursework
Career Exploration Courses
Advanced Academic Courses
Course Selection Process

4. 3 Requirements to Graduate
Earn 26 State Credits
Pass required State Courses
Pass required End of Course (EOC) Exams

5. Credits State Credits - count toward graduation
26 Credits Required
1 Full Year Class = 1 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. --Texas Education Code (state law)
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)

7. Recommended High School Program
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.
Electives
26 Credits

8. Distinguished High School Program
26 Credits
Same course requirements as Recommended
IPC does not count
3 years of Foreign Language
4 Advanced Measures
AP scores
Dual Credit
Articulated-prep courses
National Merit on PSAT

9. Required Coursework 2 years of Foreign Language
Spanish
French
German
Latin
Must take 2 years of the same language

10. Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art Band Orchestra Choir Theater
Dance
Color Guard
Floral Design

11. Required Coursework 1 year of PE or Equivalent
Athletics
Cheerleading (S1 only)
ROTC (waiver)
Drill Team (waiver)
Marching Band (S1 only, w)
Dance (Must choose PE or Fine Art credit)
Can earn up to 4 PE credits

12. End of Course Exams (EOC)
You must successfully complete the following EOC exams.
English 1, English 2, English 3
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
World Geography, World History, US History
Will count as 15% of your final grade
For more information go to:

13. Plan for Your Future 2-year College Military 4-year University Work
Whatever you do NOW determines where you go in the future – choose wisely!

14. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
15 Career Clusters
Why take CTE?
Learn about jobs
Certification
Articulated credit
2 or 3-period classes require planning!

15. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Cosmetology
Agriculture

16. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Vet Tech
Auto Tech

17. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Health Science
Child Care

18. Advanced Academics/ Pre-AP
Rigorous coursework & more homework
“Extra” grade points
Be better prepared for college
Advanced Measure for Distinguished Plan
Earn college credit

19. Additional Information
Attend TIE Night at KCHS on November 16 from 6-8 PM
Class Catalog & CTE Catalog
Forms, info packets, & applications
Counselors, classmates, teachers, and family
Visit the Klein Collins Web Site

20. Course Selection Process
Paperwork
Four-Year Plan
Course Selection Sheets
Other Information

21. Turn in with your Course Request Sheet!
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
Turn in with your Course Request Sheet!

22. 9th-12th Grade Math Sequence
Advanced Math Skills
Successful Math Performance
Extra Support Needed for Math Success

23. Course Selection Sheets
Listing of the courses available
Key
* = 1 Semester Class
+ = Approval Required
$ = Fee Required
F = Form Required

24. Course Selection Sheets
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

25. Online Data Entry Meet with Counselor
Bring 4-Year Plan & Course Selection Sheet
Review at home via Parent Connection

26. Verification Sheets This Spring Check them carefully!
7 Class Periods
Electives
Schedule Change Deadline is June 8, 2012
JUNE 8th

27. Transcript Official academic record Send to colleges & scholarships
Semester averages
Total credits earned
TAKS, GPA, Rank
Send to colleges & scholarships

28. 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!

29. 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

30. To Do Review and complete the Course Selection Sheet
Learn more about class options
Check for prerequisites, fees, forms, etc.
Turn in 4-Year Plan and Course Selection Sheet

31. Questions?

32. Work Hard. Graduate!