Klein Collins High School 9th Grade Information & Course Registration for 2012-13

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

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

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!

--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)

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

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

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

Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art Band Orchestra Choir Theater 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, w) Dance (Must choose PE or Fine Art credit) Can earn up to 4 PE credits

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: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147485434&menu_id=692&menu_id2=796&cid=2147483661

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!

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

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Cosmetology Agriculture

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vet Tech Auto Tech

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Health Science Child Care

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

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 http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=counsel.registration2

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Questions?

Work Hard. Graduate!