Tomball High School

Helping prepare you for the Future  Begin thinking of possible career paths  Know your strengths and weaknesses  Talk to your current teachers and counselor  Take appropriate courses  Strive for good grades beginning in 9 th  Become involved in extracurricular activities  Visit colleges and college fairs  View college course catalogs on their websites

High School Terms Credits Credits Prerequisite Prerequisite Graduation Plan Graduation Plan Transcript Transcript GPA (Grade Point Average) GPA (Grade Point Average) 15 Quality Points 15 Quality Points Rank Rank Endorsement Endorsement EOC (End of Course Exams) EOC (End of Course Exams) AP (Advanced Placement) AP (Advanced Placement) DC (Dual Credit) DC (Dual Credit) PSAT (Preliminary SAT) PSAT (Preliminary SAT) SAT test SAT test ACT test ACT test Classification Classification

Classification Requirements Credits EarnedClassification 6 Sophomore 12 Junior 18Senior 26Graduation !!!

ADVANCED CLASSES Advanced Placement (AP) and/or Dual Credit (DC) Both can give you college credit Both can give you college credit Usually a junior or senior option Usually a junior or senior option PAP courses are best preparation PAP courses are best preparation

AP or DC ? AP is open enrollment AP is open enrollment AP Tests are taken in May AP Tests are taken in May College credit can only be awarded by the student’s college after high school graduation and is based on AP Exam score. College credit can only be awarded by the student’s college after high school graduation and is based on AP Exam score. Each is exam is approximately $97 Each is exam is approximately $97 DC requires DC requires Lone Star College application Lone Star College application Required qualifying placement scores Required qualifying placement scores High School approval High School approval College registration & payment College registration & payment Lone Star awards college credit on transcript Lone Star awards college credit on transcript

Advanced Courses or Regular? PAP are the advanced courses offered prior to AP and DC. PAP are the advanced courses offered prior to AP and DC. PAP, AP and DC courses give 15 Quality Points figured in GPA (by semester) PAP, AP and DC courses give 15 Quality Points figured in GPA (by semester) Advanced courses are more demanding Advanced courses are more demanding Summer Assignment for all advanced English Summer Assignment for all advanced English

Advanced classes? Consider these guidelines. Must be self-motivated and an independent worker. Must be self-motivated and an independent worker. Must be willing to spend hours out of class completing research, projects and supplemental reading. Must be willing to spend hours out of class completing research, projects and supplemental reading. Must have good study skills and time management (use a planner and keep up with long-term projects). Must have good study skills and time management (use a planner and keep up with long-term projects). Consider outside activities and responsibilities. Consider outside activities and responsibilities.

Frequent Questions Who can take advanced classes? Classes are open enrollment, but student, parent, counselor, and current subject teacher input is recommended. Is there any limit to the number of advanced courses one can take? No, but must consider the student’s needs and overall course load.

Frequent Questions What if a student is struggling in an advanced class? A student may choose to exit an advanced course: a. After the 3 rd week of school b. At the end of the first six weeks c. At the end of the semester

Graduation Requirements Required Foundation Courses Required Foundation Courses 22 Credits PLUS 22 Credits PLUS Endorsement Endorsement 4 additional credits 4 additional credits Math – 1 additional credit Math – 1 additional credit Science – 1 additional credit Science – 1 additional credit Electives – 2 additional credits Electives – 2 additional credits

English 4 credits 4 credits English I English I English II English II English III English III English IV English IV

Math 3 Credits Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

Science 3 Credits Biology IPC and/or Chemistry and Physics AP Biology, Biology DC, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Chemistry DC, Physics, AP Physics, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, AP Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Anatomy & Physiology DC, Forensic Science, or Advanced Animal Science.

Social Studies 3 Credits 3 Credits United States History United States History United States Government (1/2 credit) United States Government (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) World History or World Geography World History or World Geography

Other Languages Spanish French German 2 levels/credits of the same Foreign Language

1 credit 1 credit Athletics Athletics Dance or Drill Team Dance or Drill Team P.E. Substitute: ROTC, Fall BAND, Color Guard, Cheer, Off Campus P.E. P.E. Substitute: ROTC, Fall BAND, Color Guard, Cheer, Off Campus P.E. P.E. (each are one semester) P.E. (each are one semester) General P.E. General P.E. Individual/Team Sports Individual/Team Sports P.E. Requirement

Live within TISD boundaries and be registered at Tomball High School. Must have been promoted not placed to 9 th grade to be eligible the 1 st six weeks. Must have physical completed on UIL form – TISD physicals will be held Spring $20.00 participation fee Guidelines for Participation in Athletics Athletics

Volleyball Basketball Soccer Tennis Swimming Softball Baseball Football Cross Country Track Sport Teams

Health.5 credit required for graduation.5 credit required for graduation May take any year May take any year Health (.5) or Health (.5) or Principles of Health Science (.5) Principles of Health Science (.5) Medical Terminology (.5) is prerequisite for Principles of Health Science only Medical Terminology (.5) is prerequisite for Principles of Health Science only

Speech.5 credit required for graduation.5 credit required for graduation May take any year May take any year Professional Communications Debate Communication Applications

Fine Arts Art Band (spring) Choir Dance Floral Design Orchestra Theater Arts Technical Theater

Endorsements STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Business and Industry Business and Industry Public Service Public Service Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary

Distinguished Level of Achievement Successful completion of required courses Successful completion of required courses Successful completion of at least one endorsement Successful completion of at least one endorsement Four credits in Mathematics (including Algebra II) Four credits in Mathematics (including Algebra II) Four credits in Science Four credits in Science Required to be eligible for top 10% and automatic state college admissions Required to be eligible for top 10% and automatic state college admissions

Performance Acknowledgments 12 hours of dual credit with a 3.0 grade equivalent 12 hours of dual credit with a 3.0 grade equivalent Outstanding performance in bilingualism Outstanding performance in bilingualism A score of 3 or more on an AP Exam A score of 3 or more on an AP Exam Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT, or ACT-PLAN, ACT Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT, or ACT-PLAN, ACT Nationally recognized industry certification score or license Nationally recognized industry certification score or license An associate degree while in high school An associate degree while in high school

Career & Technology Electives Agriculture Architecture & Construction Business Management & Administration Education & Training/Human Services Finance Health Science/HOSA Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Education Military Science

Additional Electives Within Other Departments Journalism Journalism Debate Debate Psychology and Sociology Psychology and Sociology Technology Applications Technology Applications Fine Arts Fine Arts Athletics Athletics

New Course Offerings New courses: New courses: 9th Grade 9th Grade Algebra I Pre AP Algebra I Pre AP Restaurant Management.5 credit (9th-10th grade) Restaurant Management.5 credit (9th-10th grade) 10th Grade 10th Grade Principles of Engineering (10th–12th grade) Principles of Engineering (10th–12th grade) Financial Math (10th -12th grade) Financial Math (10th -12th grade) College Readiness & Study Skills.5 credit (10th- 12th grade) College Readiness & Study Skills.5 credit (10th- 12th grade)

THS Course Selection Timeline January 27th (Wednesday) January 27th (Wednesday) Current 8th graders Current 8th graders February 2nd (Tuesday) February 2nd (Tuesday) Current 9th – 11th graders Current 9th – 11th graders

How to make Changes Verification Sheets will be given to students on February 26 and April 6 Verification Sheets will be given to students on February 26 and April 6 Return changes to the Junior High counselor. Return changes to the Junior High counselor.

Consider extra curricular activities and/or work when selecting classes Consider endorsement when choosing electives. Develop 4-year plan Schedule change deadline: MARCH 11, 2016

Please visit to view the newly formatted Course Description Guide for detailed descriptions of all courses offered in Tomball ISD along with requirements, prerequisites, fees and Q & A

Summer School Information available in early May Information available in early May Students can take up to 1 credit (2 semester classes or 1 full year course) Students can take up to 1 credit (2 semester classes or 1 full year course) Student can take the following for original credit: Student can take the following for original credit: Communications Application (Speech) Communications Application (Speech) Health Health PE PE BIM BIM Medical Terminology / Principles of Health Science Medical Terminology / Principles of Health Science Government and/or Economics (seniors only) Government and/or Economics (seniors only)

EOC End of Course exams (EOC) will be given in each of the four core subjects in the spring semester of the school year during which students are enrolled in each course: English I, II in Reading and Writing English I, II in Reading and Writing US History US History Biology Biology Algebra I Algebra I

EOC A four hour time limit has been established for Algebra, Biology & US History assessments. Five hour time limit for English I & II. A four hour time limit has been established for Algebra, Biology & US History assessments. Five hour time limit for English I & II. Students will be identified in 3 performance categories. Students will be identified in 3 performance categories. Level III—Advanced Academic Performance Level III—Advanced Academic Performance Level II—Satisfactory Academic Performance Level II—Satisfactory Academic Performance Level I—Minimum score—Unsatisfactory Academic Performance Level I—Minimum score—Unsatisfactory Academic Performance Visit tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar Visit tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar

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NO Schedule Changes After March 11, 2016