High School Graduation Tomball Memorial High School Preparing for High School Graduation & Beyond Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2023

WWJH to TMHS 8th Grade High School Yearly averages Semester averages Promotion by grade level Grade classification by credits High school credits without grade points Grade points Credit not given for failing a semester Average to pass

A Day at TMHS 7:40 am – 2:50 pm 7 periods each day 50 minute classes 5 minutes passing time Each student assigned counselor & assistant principal according to last name

Plan For The Future Grade 9 Talk to your current teachers and counselor Attend 9th Grade Orientation (in August) Strive for good grades Remember your GPA begins with 9th grade Become involved – make an impact

Classification Requirements for 10th Grade Minimum of 6 credits

Graduation Requirements Starting with the Class of 2018

Foundation Graduation Program 4 credits ELA 3 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits LOTE 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit PE .5 credits Health .5 credits Speech 4 credits Electives TOTAL: 22 credits

Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Public Services Multidisciplinary

Distinguished Level of Achievement 4 credits in Math (Algebra 2) 4 credits in Science Curriculum requirements for Foundation & at least 1 Endorsement area *Mandatory to be eligible for the top 10% Automatic Admission

Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for: In a Dual Credit course In Bilingualism/Biliteracy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the SAT or the ACT Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and CTE Engineering or Computer Science or Mathematics or Science or Combination

Business & Industry Career and Technical Education A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. Clusters Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Business Management and Administration Culinary Finance Manufacturing Marketing or

Business & Industry (continued) English Four English elective credits including three levels in one of the following areas: Debate or Advanced Journalism: Newspaper or Advanced Journalism: Yearbook or Combination A coherent sequence of four credits from the above programs

Public Services Career and Technical Education A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. Clusters Education and Training/Human Services or Health Science or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Four courses in JROTC

Arts and Humanities Social Studies Foreign Languages Fine Arts Five Social Studies credits or Foreign Languages Four Levels of the same language other than English or Two levels of the same language other than English and two levels of a different language other than English or Fine Arts Four credits from one or two disciplines of fine arts

Multidisciplinary Studies Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education or Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or Four credits in Advanced Placement or dual credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Other Languages, or Fine Arts

STAAR End-of-Course exams (EOC) will be given in the following core subjects at the end of the school year during which students are enrolled in each course: English I (Grade 9) English II (Grade 10) US History (Grade 11) Biology (Grade 9) Algebra I

PAP Frequent Questions Who can take PAP classes? Classes are open enrollment; however, student, parent, counselor, and current subject teacher input is imperative. What if a student is struggling in a PAP class? A student may choose to exit a PAP course: a. After the 3rd week of school b. At the end of the first six weeks c. At the end of the semester Is there any limit to the number of PAP courses one can take? No but must consider the student’s needs and overall course load.

PAP classes? Please consider these guidelines. PAP classes are demanding. Must be self-motivated and an independent worker. 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).

Typical 9th Grade Schedule English I Math (Algebra I, Geometry) Science (Biology) Social Studies (World Geography) PE or PE Substitution course Graduation Requirement or Elective

Other Languages Spanish French German

Health Health or Principles of Health Science Required for graduation 0.5 credit May take any year in high school

Speech/ Professional Communications Communication Applications Debate 1 Professional Communications

Fine Arts Electives Art Band Choir Dance Orchestra Theater Technical Theater

Guidelines for UIL Athletic Participation Athletics or P.E. Guidelines for UIL Athletic Participation Live within TISD boundaries and be registered at Tomball Memorial High School. Must have been promoted to 9th grade to be eligible the 1st six weeks. Must have physical completed on UIL form – TISD physicals will be held Spring 2017. $20.00 fee for transportation and security

Athletics All 9th grade athletes (B & G) will sign up for the appropriate Athletic Class if they intend to participate All participants MUST have a physical before participation. TISD provides a date in the spring for ALL athletes in the district to get a physical on our campus at a very discounted rate. All students intending to participate in the Athletic Trainer’s program must meet with our certified Athletic Trainers and get approval and class period of assignment. Direct all questions and inquiries to TMHS Athletics Office – 281-357-3230 – ext. 1190

Athletics Football Volleyball Cross Country Basketball Track Soccer Golf Volleyball Basketball Soccer Tennis Swimming Softball Baseball

TMHS Registration February 7th- students receive courses for next year and make changes and select alternates February 11th- students receive course verification sheets reflecting changes February 14th- deadline to submit changes to course verification sheet Wildcat Camp-TBD, final course selection sheets distributed Consult with current teachers and counselor for recommendations or questions. danielrushton@att.net

No changes will be accepted after 3:00pm. Don’t overload 9th grade schedule Consider extra curricular activities when selecting classes Talk to your current teachers and counselor Schedule change deadline: February 14, 2019 No changes will be accepted after 3:00pm.

DON'T FORGET... NO Schedule Changes After February 14, 2019