2017-2018 Course Selection 9th Grade It is that time of year again---Course Selection!!! Please listen carefully to the following presentation.

What you need to graduate in 2021 with an Endorsement 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Science 3 Credits of Social Studies (we recommend 4) 2 Credits of World Language ½ Credit of Health ½ Credit of Professional Communications 1 Credit of PE 1 Credit of Fine Arts 4 Endorsement Credits 2 Elective Credits ***TOTAL: 26

What is an Endorsement? STEM Public Services Business and Industry Selecting an ENDORSEMENT is like choosing a MAJOR in College even if you plan to go directly into the workforce. It’s your career pathway into your field of interest. There are 5 Endorsement Areas w/ each having several specializations: STEM Public Services Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Endorsement # 1 STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Careers Related to STEM Medical Researcher Computer Programmer Environmental Scientist Mathematician Biochemist Doctor Marine Biologist Engineer

STEM Endorsement Pathways Science Math Computer Science Engineering (Project Lead the Way)

What courses do I take for STEM?

Courses for a STEM Endorsement Math Pathway: Algebra I/Geometry Science Pathway: Biology Computer Science Pathway: Fundamentals of Computer Science Or Computer Science Pre-AP Engineering Pathway: Intro to Engineering Design

Endorsement #2 Public Services

Careers related to Public Services Chef Stylist Firefighter Pathologist Nurse Radiologist Military Government Service Pilot Law Enforcement

Public Service Endorsement Pathways Health Science Human Services Cosmetology Law Enforcement Fire Fighting JROTC

What courses do I take for Public Services?

Public Services Courses Health Science Pathway: Principles of Health Science Human Services Pathway: Principles of Human Services Law Enforcement Pathway: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ROTC Pathway: ROTC I

Endorsement #3 Arts and Humanities

Careers related to Arts & Humanities Peace Corps Translator Stage Manager Actor Illustrator Photographer Economist Cartographer Foreign Service Legislative Aide Lawyer Politician Intelligence Service

Arts & Humanities Endorsement Pathways Single or Multiple World Languages Print Journalism Band Choir Orchestra Theatre Production Technical Theater Art: Two-Dimensional Electronic Media Art: Three-Dimensional Dance Social Studies

What courses do I take for Arts & Humanities

Arts & Humanities Courses Four years of a Foreign Language OR Four years of Dance or Band or Orchestra or Art or Theatre or Choir The required Social Studies courses plus Sociology, Psychology, AP Psychology, or AP Human Geography

Endorsement #4 Business and Industry

Careers Related to Business and Industry Veterinarian Farmer Florist Landscaper Architect Interior Designer Fashion Designer Graphic Designer Web Designer Accountant Banker Mechanic Sports Agent Sports Marketing Welder

Business and Industry Endorsement Pathways Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Arts, Audio, Video, and Communication Architecture and Construction Business Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Manufacturing Automotive Technology Information Technology Journalism/Yearbook Journalism/Broadcast English/Debate

What courses do I take for Business & Industry?

Business & Industry Courses Agriculture Pathway: Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Arts, A/V, Communication Pathway: Principles of Arts, AV Tech, & Communication Architecture & Construction Pathway: Principles of Construction Or Principles of Architecture Business Pathway: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Journalism Pathway: Journalism I Hospitality & Tourism Pathway: Principles of Human Services Debate Pathway: Debate I

Endorsement #5 Multidisciplinary

Careers related to Multidisciplinary Studies The sky is the limit! A multidisciplinary course of study gets you ready for college and is appropriate for any type of future career.

What courses do I take for Multidisciplinary?

Multidisciplinary Endorsement Pathways Four credits in each of the four core subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies Four credits in AP classes

Time to do some Thinking! Take a look at your Course Selection Worksheet

Important!! You must have alternates. If the classes you choose don’t make, the counselors will select your next alternate. No alternates and your counselor will choose a class for you.

LAST WORDS Carefully choose your classes – courses and levels Listen to your teachers regarding level choice recommendations Level changes do not begin until week 4 of the new school year. Students are expected to seek support from their teachers prior to a level change. Students experiencing success (maintaining a C or better) should remain in the class for the semester. It is okay to take honors in one class and not another Discuss choosing the correct level and the slim chance of getting it changed. Classes they take for HS credit in MS—if student does not pass BOTH semesters of a course for HS credit neither semester will be in student’s course history. It is all or nothing. Not attending DHS next year—still submit a course selection sheet!

Reminders Sign up for course, not a teacher! Sign up as if summer school does NOT exist. Once you take a summer school course, your course selection options will be adjusted Course Selection Fair is schedule for February 1st at 6:30 pm in the RPHS Commons and Gyms. Course Selection Fair—February 1ST in Rodgers at 6:30

What happens if you don’t submit a course selection sheet? Your counselor will choose all courses for you with NO option to change at a later date for ANY reason. You will be disappointed when you are taking classes that you did not choose yourself. Read as is

Reminders continued… Ask questions!!! Attend Course Selection Fair February 1st at 6:30 Read as is

Be Involved ! Grades determine your GPA and Class Rank used for post-secondary opportunities!! Every year counts towards your GPA! Do not wait until your senior year to join activities! Join a club/team at school Part time jobs Volunteer: YES Hours can start this summer

BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR COURSE SELECTION! SUBMIT A COURSE SELECTION SHEET BY FEBRUARY 22nd AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE SELECTION By submitting a course selection sheet, you have a say in the classes you take next year. If your are unsure as to what to take, please talk to your counselor. All course selection sheet are due on February ???? Thanks for paying attention to this presentation.

ONLINE COURSE SELECTION Once you have filled out your course selection sheet, you will log-on to the family access page located on the Fort Bend ISD website. Your log-in and password are the same as you use on the computer at school. You will attach a computer printout of your choices to your green course selection sheet.

Online Course Selection begins February 1st!

Everything is due February 22nd !!!!