Klein Collins High School Course Registration for 2017-18 Current 8th graders & KCHS 9th-11th graders

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

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

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!

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

FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT Visit this new website! www.promise2purpose.net

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 in your Endorsement

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

Use Your Resources Visit the promise2purpose.net website Class Catalog & CTE Catalog Forms and info packets Classmates, teachers, and family Counselors – email, stop by before/after school, or put in a counselors request. Attend TIE Night

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

Sample Course Selection Sheet

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

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

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

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 Utilize promise2purpose.net resource. ALL students must turn in a 4-year plan with a PARENT SIGNATURE.

Online Data Entry Bring completed 4-Year Plan & Course Request Form Current KCHS Students will enter courses online via Skyward during Social Studies classes Jan. 30-Feb 10 Review at home via Skyward

Deadline for Schedule Changes Check them carefully! 7 Class Periods Electives Schedule Change Deadline is June 8,2017 JUNE 8th

To Do Review Course Selection Sheets Learn more about class options Which Endorsement will you earn? Learn more about class options Utilize promise2purpose.net site to explore your graduation pathways for Endorsements. Turn in completed 4-Year Plan and Course Selection Sheet Jan. 30th -Feb 10th

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

Work Hard. Graduate!