1. Klein Forest High School
Course Registration for Current
9th, 10th, & 11th Graders

2. 3 Requirements to Graduate:
Earn 26 State Credits.
Pass required State Courses.
Pass required End Of Course (EOC) exams.

3. You must successfully pass at a Level II or above
Graduation Requirements – EOC (EOC = End of Course Exams)
You must successfully pass at a Level II or above
12-15 EOC tests over 3 years
9th grade: English 1 – Reading/Writing, World Geo, Algebra 1, Biology
10th grade: English 2 - Reading/Writing, World History, Geometry, Chemistry
11th grade: English 3 - Reading/Writing, US History, Algebra 2, Physics
For more information go to:

4. Credits State Credits – count toward graduation
26 state credits needed to graduate;
1 Full Year class = 1 credit
1 semester class = .5 credit
Local Credits – do not count toward graduation (office aide, student leadership)
Denied Credit – student does not earn credit due to excessive absences, even if passing grade in course

5. Transcripts
A Transcript is the official record showing HS courses you have earned credit for while in middle school and high school.

6. How Do I Earn Grade Points?
Apply to semester grades only
Pre-AP, AP, GT, DC, and Advanced classes receive more grade points.
A high grade in any class helps your GPA more than doing poorly in a class with more GPA points.
“How to Calculate your GPA” Power Point is online at KFHS website- link to Counseling>
College & Career.

7. 2nd Quarter Top Ten Rank 1st Quarter CLASS RANK
After all grade points are averaged for all students
at the end of the 6th semester or Junior year,
students are ranked from those with the highest
GPA to the lowest GPA.
Students also receive a temporary rank at the end
of their sophomore year, so they can make plans
and set goals for raising their GPA.
Rank
1st Quarter

8. Plan For Your Future
2 Year College
Whatever you do NOW determines where you go in the future – choose wisely!
4 Year University
Military
Work

9. High School 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)

10. Graduation Plan Requirements
Discipline
RECOMMENDED
DISTINGUISHED
English 4
Math
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language (same) 2 3
Comm. Application .5
Fine Art 1
P.E./P.E. Equivalent
Additional Electives
5.5
4.5
TOTAL CREDITS 26

11. Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)
4 X 4 Distinguished Grad 4 – yr Plan Course of Study (DAP)
9th
10th
11th
12th
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus (or additional 4th yr math)
Biology I
Chem./Physics
4th year lab science
World Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Eco
3rd year of same Foreign Language
4 Advanced Measures
AP scores, Dual Credit courses, Articulated courses, National Merit on PSAT
IPC will count as an elective, not science credit for DAP

12. Recommended Achievement Plan (RAP)
4 X 4 Recommended Grad 4 – yr Plan Course of Study (RAP)
9th
10th
11th
12th
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus (or additional 4th yr math)
Biology I
IPC/Chem./Physics
Chem./Physics
Chem./Physics or 4th year lab science
World Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Eco
IPC may count as one of the 4 years of science credit needed for RAP
BUT must be taken before Chemistry and Physics

13. Required Coursework 2 years of Foreign Language – Spanish – French
– German
*Must take 2 years of the same language

14. Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art – Art – Band – Orchestra
– Choir
– Theater (Performance or Technical)
– Dance
– Color Guard/Winter Guard
– Floral Design
Some classes require Audition and/or Group-Director Approval

15. Required Coursework 1 year of PE or Equivalent – PE – Athletics
– Cheerleading (S1 only, S2 Local)
– ROTC (S1&S2 waiver)
– Drill Team (S1 only, waiver)
– Marching Band (S1 only, w)
–Color Guard (S1 only, w)
Can earn up to 4 PE credits

16. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Why take CTE?
– Learn about jobs
– Certifications
2 or 3-period classes require planning!

17. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Agriculture
Auto Tech
Business
Childcare
Cosmetology
Computer
Culinary
Health Science
Vet Tech
Additional classes

18. Additional Elective Credits
Journalism 1
A survey course in all aspects of journalism. Prerequisite for Yearbook and Newspaper classes
Students interested in Journalism:
•Are self-motivated
•Are self-disciplined
•Like to write
•Have a natural curiosity
•Are outgoing
•Like to read newspapers and magazines
•Like to watch or listen to the news
•Are interested in pop culture

19. Advanced Academics Pre AP, AP, & Dual Credit
Rigorous coursework & more homework
Preparation of AP/DC classes
Earn college credit
“Extra” grade points
Be better prepared for college
Advanced Measure for Distinguished Plan
Limited opportunity for schedule changes.
Consider your schedule, extra-curricular activities, and other responsibilities.

20. Advanced Academics (Consider these guidelines)
Pre-AP, AP, & DC classes are challenging & demanding!!
Must be self-motivated & an independent worker!!!
Must be willing to spend additional hours out of class completing research, projects & supplemental reading
Must have/acquire good study skills & time management (use a planner and keep up with long-term projects)
Pre-AP classes prepare you to take AP classes during your sophomore, junior and senior years of high school.
AP/DC classes are college level, and they allow you to potentially earn college credit.

21. Course Selection Process
PowerPoint Presentation/Course Selection Sheet during Eagle’s Nest
Complete Course Selection Sheet/Four-Year Plan with input from parents
Course request entry into Gradespeed during eagle’s Nest
Course Selection Meeting with House Counselor Meet for final course selection and turn in Course Selection Sheet/Four-Year Plan
Check requests on Gradespeed until 3/1/2013
Course verification in April/May
Deadline to request Schedule Changes is June 14, 2013, as set by the district

23. Course Selection Sheet Key
* = Semester Course
+ = Approval Required
$ = Fee Required
F = Form Required
▲ = Prerequisite Required (must have taken another course before you can take chosen one)
Checking a course does not mean you will automatically get that class – you must chooses alternates also!!!!!

24. Choosing Courses
You MUST select 7 classes (4 core classes + 3 electives)
4 classes must consist of core courses:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
3 classes must consist of at least 3 of the following:
CTE Electives
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
PE/Athletics
Technology Application Electives
1 full year class = 1 period
2 semester classes = 1 period
You MUST ALSO select 3 Alternatives (in case your 1st choice electives are not available

25. Online Data Entry
Access online Course Selection portal through Gradespeed using student URL
Select courses using drop-down menus (with Course Selection Sheet from previous day)
Meet with Counselor (in next 2 weeks)
Bring 4-Year Plan & Course Selection Sheet
Review at home via Parent Connection
Access to the student/parent portal will end on
Friday, March 1st 2013.

26. Four Year Plan Use pencil. Decide on graduation plan.
Name_____________________
Four Year Plan
School Year__________________
ID #_________________
Use pencil.
Decide on graduation plan.
Include classes from middle school where you earned HS credit.
Fill in the blanks with the classes you plan to take in HS (some pre-filled).
Check required classes.
Turn in with Course Selection Sheet to your counselor when you are called in for your course selection meeting.

28. Tips on High School Success
ATTENDANCE – cannot learn if you are not present
Get involved with activities.
Do service work (volunteer).
Student Council, Key Club, etc.
Make time to study every night.
Study before the Exams
Ask for help from your teachers, before and after school
Attend free tutorials before or after school
Get to know your Counselor!

29. Complete your 4 Year Plan.
Complete your Course Request Selections – on Course Selection Sheet & online.
Turn them in to your counselor when you are called in for your Course Selection Meeting.

30. REMEMBER
NO CHANGES after June 14th, 2013

31. Questions