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Klein High School Course Registration for 2014-15
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Requirements to Graduate Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass all the following EOC tests: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, US History
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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)
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Recommended Plan 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. OR Professional Communication Electives 26 total credits
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Distinguished Achievement Plan 26 Credits Same course requirements as Recommended – IPC does not count toward the science requirement 3 years of Foreign Language 4 Advanced Measures – AP scores – Dual Credit – Articulated-prep courses – Commended or Semi-Finalist on PSAT
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Pre-AP/AP/Dual Credit Rigorous coursework & more homework “Extra” grade points Be better prepared for college Advanced Measure for Distinguished Plan (AP tests scores of 3+, not just taking the class) Earn college credit
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Core Courses
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English sequence: English 1English 2 English 2English 3 English 3English 4
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Math Sequence: Advanced Math Skills Successful Math Performance Extra Support Needed for Math Success
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Science sequence: Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics 4 th science 4 th science options: Advanced Animal Science Advanced Plant and Soil Forensic Science Aquatic Science Anatomy and Physiology Earth Space Science Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP * IPC will count as part of the Recommended Graduation Plan if taken prior to Chemistry and Physics and will not count toward the Distinguished Achievement Plan. **Be sure to check for prerequisites for the 4 th year science options!!!
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Social Studies sequence: World GeographyWorld History World HistoryUS History US History Government/Economics
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Required Coursework Foreign Language – Spanish – French – German – Latin Recommended Plan requires 2 years (same language); Distinguished Plan requires 3 years (same language)
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Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art: – Art – Band – Orchestra – Choir – Theater – Dance – Color Guard – Floral Design
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Required Coursework 1 year of PE or Equivalent – PE – Athletics – Cheerleading (S1 only) – ROTC (substitution) – Drill Team (substitution) – Marching Band (S1 only, sub.) Can earn up to 4 PE/Equivalent credits
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) 15 Career Clusters Why take CTE? – Learn about jobs – Certification 2- or 3-period classes require planning! Technology
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) CosmetologyAgriculture Health Occupations
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Home Economics Auto Tech Electronics
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Technology Courses Fundamental Computer Science (grades 9-12) Computer Science 2 (grades 10-12) Digital Art & Animation (grades10-12) Digital Video Design (grades 10-12) Game Program Design—Fall semester (grades 9-12) Mobile Application Development—Spring semester (grades 9-12) Robotics Program Design (grades 9-12) Web Design (grades 9-12)
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Online Data Entry Meet with Counselor Bring Course Request Form Review at home via Parent Connection
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What you’re getting today:
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Course Selection Packet Introductory Letter Course Request List sheet 4-year-plan Course Selection sheet State Graduation Requirements
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Transcript
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Course Request List sheet 7 Class Periods – 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives – 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period – 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period 2(+) Alternates Student and Parent Signatures
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4-year-plan {on back of Course Request List sheet}
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Don’t forget these!
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Additional Information Class Catalog & CTE Catalog (both can be found online) Forms, info packets, and applications Classmates, teachers, and family Counselors – email, before/after school KHS website: http://www.kleinhs.kleinisd.net
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To Do! Take home the packet & review thoroughly with a parent Reflect on information presented in the Career/Tech presentation (electives) Check for prerequisites, fees, forms, etc. Complete the Course Request List sheet & 4-year- plan—sign & have a parent sign Bring the Course Request List/4-year-plan sheet with you when your counselor calls you to meet with your counselor
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Work Hard. Graduate!
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