Krum High School Scheduling Rising 12 th Graders Krum High School

Guidance & Counseling Judy Smiley Students, A-K ext Angela Borchardt Students, L-Z ext W i l d about Krum pg. 4 Krum High School

Graduation Requirements Recommended Graduation Plan English Language Arts – 4 Credits  English I  English II  English III  English IV Speech – 1 credit  ____________________ Mathematics – 4 Credits  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II  Advanced Math Social Studies – 4 Credits  World Geography  World History  US History  Government (.5)  Economics (.5) Science – 4 Credits  Biology  Chemistry  Physics  Advanced Science Foreign Language – 2 Credits  Year 1  Year 2 ____________ (.5) Fine Arts – 1 Credit  ______________________ Physical Education – 1 Credit  Physical Education Electives-5.5 Credits Course: Credits _____________ (1) ________ (.5) Krum High School

Graduation Requirements Distinguished Graduation Plan English Language Arts – 4 Credits  English I  English II  English III  English IV Speech – 1 credit  ____________________ Mathematics – 4 Credits  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II  Advanced Math Social Studies – 4 Credits  World Geography  World History  US History  Government (.5)  Economics (.5) Science – 4 Credits  Biology  Chemistry  Physics  Advanced Science Foreign Language – 3 Credits  Year 1  Year 2  Year 3 Fine Arts – 1 Credit  _______________ Physical Education – 1 Credit  Physical Education Electives-4.5 Credits Course: Credits _____________ (1) ________ (.5) Krum High School

Graduation Requirements Distinguished Graduation Plan: Advanced Measures Requirements:  A student must achieve any combination of FOUR of the following: Original research/project:  judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or  conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and  related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC §74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills).  may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. Test data:  a score of three or above on The College Board Advanced Placement examination;  a score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student. College courses: a grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech prep programs. Krum High School

State Assessments State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR® – Algebra I, English I and II, U. S. History and Biology. Passing = satisfactory performance standards. – Any student not receiving satisfactory performance standards will be provided remediation. More information regarding STAAR assessments may be found online at W i l d about Krum pg. 25 Krum High School

State Assessment Calendar Spring – March 29: English 1 – March 31: English 2 – May 3: US History – May 4: Algebra I – May 5: Biology W i l d about Krum Krum High School

KHS Course Offerings Refer to the Academic Planning Guide for specific course information. Courses – pages W i l d about Krum Krum High School

Course Request Process l Class Meetings – : February 24th and 26th Review specific graduation requirements Help guide students with course selections Course Selection – March 1 st and 2 nd Parent Signature is required to select classes No schedule request changes made after June 1 W i l d about Krum Krum High School

Course Request Process Individual Class Meetings – March 2: Senior – March 9: Junior Review specific graduation requirements Help guide students with course selections Course Request Due- parent signature required – March 5: Senior – March 12: Junior No schedule request changes made after June 1 W i l d about Krum Krum High School EXAMPLE

Course & grade record GPA & Rank information Graduation Plan Type STAAR Test Information: II or III = pass TRANSCRIPT SAMPLE

Types of Courses Regular Pre-AP Dual Credit Advanced Placement (AP) W i l d about Krum pg. 5 Krum High School

Grade Point System for students beginning 9th grade in and beyond: Numerical Grade Level 1 Typical Courses Level 2 Pre-AP Courses Level 3 Dual Credit Courses Level 4 AP Courses Entire grading scale to 70 is included in the Academic Planning Guide. pg. 8

Types of Courses: Regular Offered in: – language arts – mathematics – social studies – science – elective areas Designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities Weighted on a 4.0 scale (GPA Level 1) W i l d about Krum pg. 6 Krum High School

Types of Courses: Pre-AP Offered in core areas: language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Purpose: – challenge students at higher level – prepare for Dual Credit and AP courses Suggestions: – 90 or higher at regular level – 80 or higher at Pre-AP level – teacher recommendation recommended A summer assignment REQUIRED Weighted on a 5.0 scale (GPA Level 2) W i l d about Krum pg. 6 Krum High School

Types of Courses: Dual Credit Earn high school and university/college credit North Central Texas College (NCTC) Must meet requirements set by KISD and NCTC Refer Academic Planning Guide (pg ) Weighted on a 5.5 scale (GPA Level 3) **More information following this presentation! W i l d about Krum pg. 6 Krum High School

Types of Courses: AP Offered: English, mathematics, science, social studies and other selected areas Purpose: – experience rigors of college-level courses – earn credit from colleges and universities Suggestions: – 90 or higher at regular level – 80 or higher at Pre-AP level – teacher recommendation recommended A summer assignment REQUIRED Weighted on 6.0 scale (GPA Level 4) W i l d about Krum pg. 6 Krum High School

AP Exam Required to take AP exam in May There is a cost to students for taking the AP Exam W i l d about Krum pg. 6 Krum High School

Exit Procedures for Pre-AP/AP May REQUEST to exit: – during the first three weeks of each semester; if teacher approves and there is room in a regular classroom A student that exits will retain their grade in the new course. – If a student exits with a grade below 70 in the original course, this will impact their UIL eligibility No academic equivalent provided, student required to remain in course Exiting prior to end of semester = loss of weighted credit W i l d about Krum pg. 7 Krum High School

Advanced / Pre AP / AP Acknowledgement I understand that a teacher recommendation and 90 or higher in regular OR 80 or higher in Pre AP level courses is recommended when enrolling in a Pre AP / AP course. Also, a summer assignment is required for all Pre AP / AP courses. Failure to complete the assignment may result in a zero. **Parent and student signature required** Krum High School

Summer Assignment(s) Posted online May 6 Due August 26 Failure to complete the assignment does not mean automatic removal from the course. Krum High School

Schedule Change Guidelines balance a class size REQUIRED for graduation already have credit does not have the prerequisite incomplete schedule failed a course and needs to repeat credit earned in summer school cut from athletic program pg. 5 Krum High School

Word of Caution Review classes on your schedule Compare classes with your graduation plan Report errors Ask questions YOU are the one responsible for your progress toward graduation W i l d about Krum Krum High School pg. 5

Stay Connected! Please stop by Mrs. Smiley’s or Mrs. Borchardt’s office with any questions you may have regarding scheduling or graduation. Check our Counselor’s Corner webpage often for announcements regarding scheduling. W i l d about Krum Krum High School