1. KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2023 http://www.promise2purpose.net/
COURSE SELECTION
KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS of 2023

2. House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements
All students at Klein Oak High School are working towards a
Foundation + Endorsement High School Diploma
Foundation + Endorsement High School Diploma =
College and Career Readiness
Endorsement
4 credits
= 26 credits
Foundation
22 Credits
5 EOCS

3. HOUSE BILL 5 FOUNDATION CREDIT REQUIRMENTS
The following are the Foundation courses = 22 credits
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
English 1 (EOC)
English 2 (EOC)
English 3
English 4
Biology (EOC)
Advanced Science/ Chemistry (recommended) or IPC
Advanced Science/ Physics (recommended) or other advanced
World Geography
World History (optional)
U.S. History (EOC)
Government .5
Economics .5
Algebra 1 (EOC)
Geometry
Advanced Math (recommended Algebra 2)
Foreign Language (1)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Foreign Language (2)
Elective (Endorsement path introductory course)
Elective

4. HOUSE BILL 5 FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLAN
The following Foundation course requirements need to be selected in the Freshman and Sophomore year in order to maximize potential in fulfilling Advanced Endorsement requirements
Foreign Language (2)
Spanish 1 & 2
French 1 & 2
German 1 & 2
Latin 1 & 2
Fine Art (1)
Art
Dance
Theatre Arts
Tech Theatre
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Floral Design (Grade 10)
Physical Education (1)
Physical Education (PE)
Dance PE
ROTC 1
Athletics
Football
Volleyball
Track
Tennis
Cross Country
Softball
Baseball
Golf
Basketball
Cheerleading
Soccer
Swimming
Drill Team
Marching Band
Color Guard (local)

5. Electives House Bill 5 Graduation Plan
Foundation Plan Electives
5 credits required
Foundation Plan + Endorsement Electives
7 total credits required
4 of 7 must meet Endorsement path requirements
Overlap

6. Foundation with ENDORSEMENT = 26 credits
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
English 1 (EOC)
English 2 (EOC)
English 3
English 4
Biology (EOC)
Advanced Science/Chemistry (recommended) or IPC
Advanced Science/Physics (recommended) or other advanced
Advanced Science
World Geography
World History/Elective
U.S. History (EOC)
Government .5
Economics .5
Algebra 1 (EOC)
Geometry
Advanced Math
(recommend Algebra 2*)
Foreign Language (1)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Foreign Language (2)
Elective (Endorsement path introductory course)
Elective
Most KOHS students will graduate with more than 26 credits. A 4-year plan/7 period day allows for 28 credits to be earned.
*Algebra 2 earns students the Distinguished Graduation Plan, thus allowing acceptance into the Texas TOP 10% Automatic University Admissions Program. English 1, 2, and 3 must be completed before English 4 may be taken.

7. STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Core Credits
English (4 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Science (4 credits)
Chemistry and Physics
Math (4 credits)
Algebra 2 – required
Required Credits
Foreign Language (2)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Endorsement Coherent Sequence and Electives - 7 credits
5 credits in Math or Science + additional Electives
Technology (4 credits/1 Advanced)
Engineering (4 credits/1 Advanced)
3 additional Elective courses

8. Business and Industry Foreign Language (2) Physical Education (1)
Core Credits
English (4)
Social Studies (3)
World Geography/World History
U.S. History
Government and Economics
Science (4)
Biology
3 Advanced Sciences
Math (4)
Recommend Algebra 2*
Required Credits
Foreign Language (2)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Endorsement Coherent Sequence and Electives - 7 credits
4 credits Business and Industry Career cluster (CTE and Technology Application) courses. Must include at least 1 Advanced course.
3 additional Elective courses
*Algebra 2 is recommended to earn the
Distinguished Level of Achievement and ensure
college readiness

9. Public Service Foreign Language (2) Physical Education (1)
Health Science
Human Services
Hospitality & Tourism
Education & Training
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security/AFROTC
Core Credits
English (4)
Social Studies (3)
Science (4)
Math (4)
Recommend Algebra 2*
Required Credits
Foreign Language (2)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Endorsement Coherent Sequence and Electives - 7 credits
Health Science
Human Services
Law/Public Safety/Corrections/AFROTC
Education & Training
3 additional Elective courses
* Algebra 2 is recommended to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and ensure college readiness

10. Arts and Humanities English (4) Social Studies (3) Science (4)
Core Credits
English (4)
Social Studies (3)
Science (4)
Math (4)
Recommend Algebra 2
Required Courses
Foreign Language (2)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Endorsement Coherent Sequence and Electives -7 credits
Foreign Language (4 – same language or 2 languages – 2 credits each)
Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre and Visual Arts (4 years of the same)
Social Studies and ELA – (5 credits)
3 additional Elective courses
*Algebra 2 is recommended to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and ensure college readiness

11. Endorsement Coherent Sequence and Electives - 7 credits
Multidisciplinary Advanced academic students at KOHS are automatically working towards this endorsement
Core Credits
English (4)
English 4
Social Studies (3)
Science (4)
Chemistry and/or Physics
Math (4)
Recommend Algebra 2*
Required Credits
Foreign Language (2)
Physical Education (1)
Fine Arts (1)
Endorsement Coherent Sequence and Electives - 7 credits
4 Advanced courses
4 credits Foundation subject areas – English IV with Chemistry and/or Physics
4 credits AP, IB, Dual Credit from the 4 core, Economics, Foreign Language or Fine Arts
* Algebra 2 is recommended to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and ensure college readiness

12. Multidisciplinary Elective Course Choices
Allows a student to select courses from each Endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of Advanced courses sufficient to meet the Distinguished Level of Achievement (per TEA)

13. Broadcasting (All Campuses)
New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway
Pathway courses:
Broadcasting I
Broadcasting II
Practicum in Broadcasting (2 courses)

14. Accelerated College Pathways
Enrollment
Students, with assistance of their parent or guardian, will complete the application posted on the Promise2Purpose.net website. Each pathway has specific prerequisites.
Applications will available during the course selection district timeline January 8th – February 15th.
Students meeting enrollment criteria will be entered into a ‘lottery’ selection process.

15. Advanced Nursing Pathway
Klein High School
Entering freshman in 2019
Allows students to pursue interest in nursing
Provides the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree (AA) from Lone Star College – Tomball prior to high school graduation and be dual degreed with an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) after high school graduation
Provides the opportunity to earn industry credentials:
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Level 1 Certificate
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Level 2 Certificate (shortly after high school graduation)
Registered Nurse (RN) License – in four college semesters

16. Geospatial Systems Engineering & Land Surveying Pathway
Klein Collins High School
Entering freshman 2019
Students must have completed Principles of Applied Engineering
Allows students to pursue interest in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Land Surveying
Provides a unique opportunity to gain up to a year of college credit while in high school
Provides hands-on experiences taught by industry professionals
Earn a Lone Star College Level 1 certificate in Land Surveying prior to high school graduation
Articulate to Texas A & M Corpus Christi with only three years remaining to earn a B. S. in Geospatial Systems Engineering

17. Global Business Pathway
Klein Forest High School
Entering freshman in 2019
Allows students to pursue interest in the business industry with a concentration in global industry
Provides an opportunity to potentially earn an Associate of arts degree (AA) from Lone Star College – Tomball prior to high school graduation
Students may earn the Microsoft Office Suite Specialist certification
Provides opportunities for increased rigor; a proven factor for college admissions

18. HVAC and Refrigeration Pathway
Klein Cain High School
Entering freshman 2019
Allows students to pursue interest in the HVAC and Refrigeration Technology
Provides a unique opportunity for the student to complete coursework in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology including job shadowing or industry internship
Provides opportunities for students to learn the skills needed for a current high demand occupation
Earn industry level certifications and the opportunity to enter the industry upon graduation or purse higher education training in HVAC

19. Advanced Academics* Pre-Advanced Placement (9th and 10th grade)
Advanced Placement (10th – 12th grade); AP Capstone diploma and certificate available
Dual Credit (11th – 12th grade); Lone Star College
International Baccalaureate Program
*extra grade points

20. Promise2Purpose http://www.promise2purpose.net/
Use the above website to read, explore and choose your Endorsement and Specialized pathway courses.
The Course Guide on this website will give you the course description along with any prerequisites required.