Klein Collins High School Course Registration for Current KCHS Students (Current 10 th and 11 th graders)

3 Requirements to Graduate Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass required 5 End of Course (EOC) Exams

End of Course Exams (EOC) You must successfully complete the following EOC exams. Level II or above. – English 1 – English 2 – Algebra 1 – Biology – US History For more information go to: KCHS website—Testing

Credits State Credits - count toward graduation – 26 Credits Required – 1 Full Year Class = 1 Credit – 1 Semester Class = 0.5 Credit Local Credits - do not count toward graduation (Office Aide, Student Leadership, etc.) Denied Credit – Student does not earn credit due to excessive absences, despite passing grades!

Transcript Official academic record – Semester averages – Total credits earned – EOCs, GPA, Rank Send to colleges & scholarships

GPA and Class Rank GPA (Grade Point Average) - Grade points are awarded in each course and will eventually be used to calculate your GPA. GPA determines your class rank. Colleges consider GPA and Class Rank for admission decisions. Remember your GPA and Class Rank start your 9 th grade year!

How Do I Earn Grade Points? Year/ Semester averages are used to determine grade points Advance courses receive more grade points “How to Calculate your GPA” power point is online on the KCHS website GRADE POINT VALUES Course AverageGT/AP/PreAP/Dual CreditAdvancedRegular * * * * * * * * * *1.51.0

Graduation Plans Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan “To be eligible for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution, students must successfully complete the Recommended or Distinguished high school program.” --Texas Education Code (state law)

Recommended High School Program 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science 2 years of Foreign Lang. 1 year of PE/Equivalent 1 year of Fine Art Speech: Communication Applications or Professional Communications (0.5 credit) Electives 26 Credits

Distinguished High School Program 26 Credits Same course requirements as Recommended o IPC does not count towards the science requirement 3 years of Foreign Language 4 Advanced Measures – AP scores – Dual Credit – Articulated courses – National Merit on PSAT

Advanced Academics Pre AP, AP, & Dual Credit Rigorous coursework & more homework Preparation of AP/DC classes Earn college credit “Extra” grade points Be better prepared for college Advanced Measure for Distinguished Plan Consider your schedule, extra curricular activities, and other responsibilities.

Required Coursework 2 years of Foreign Language – Spanish – French – German – Latin Must take 2 years of the same language

Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art – Art – Band – Orchestra – Choir – Theater (Performance or Technical) – Dance – Color Guard – Floral Design

Required Coursework 1 year of PE or Equivalent – PE – Dance – Athletics (Approval needed) – Cheerleading (S1 only, S2local) – ROTC (S1&S2waiver) – Drill Team (S1 only waiver) – Marching Band (S1 only waiver) Can earn up to 4 PE credits

Plan for Your Future 4-year University 2-year College Military Work Whatever you do NOW determines where you go in the future – choose wisely! Technical School

Career & Technical Education (CTE) 15 Career Clusters Why take CTE? – Learn about jobs – Certification – Articulated credit 2 or 3-period classes require planning!

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Cosmetology Health Science Child Care

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Auto Tech Agriculture Vet Tech

Additional Information Class Catalog & CTE Catalog Forms & info packets Counselors, classmates, teachers, and family TIE Night Jan 21 st ! Visit the Klein Collins Web Site stration2

What’s in your Course Selection Packet Introductory Letter Course Request List sheet 4-year-plan Course Selection Sheet These sheets must be returned!

Sample Course Selection Sheet

Course Selection Sheets Listing of the courses available Key * = 1 Semester Class + = Approval Required $ = Fee Required F = Form Required ▲ = Prerequisite Required

Course Request List Form All students must turn in a Course Request List

Course Request List 7 Class Periods – 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives – 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period – 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period 3 Alternates Student and Parent Signatures

Four-Year Plan Use pencil Include any courses you have taken in Middle School that you will receive high school credit for Fill in blanks with classes you plan to take Check required classes Turn in with your Course Request List sheet!

Online Data Entry Bring 4-Year Plan & Course Selection Sheet Students will enter courses online via Career Cruising during Social Studies classes Jan Review at home via Career Crusing

Verification Sheets This Spring Check them carefully! – 7 Class Periods – Electives Schedule Change Deadline is June 11,2015 JUNE 11 th

Course Selections To Do List: Review and complete the Course Selection Sheet Enter Courses in Career Cruising Turn in Course List and 4 yr Plan Review requests on Career Cruising from home Course Verification in the Spring Last Day for Schedule Changes is June 11, 2015

KCHS Website Announcements, Deadlines, College and Scholarship information, other useful information

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