1. Counseling and House Bill 5
KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL

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

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 (must complete and pass before taking Eng 4)
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. 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 – need to allow for proper sequence and advanced course.
Overlap

5. Foundation with ENDORSEMENT = 26 credits
Freshman 2020
Sophomores 2019
Juniors 2018
Seniors 2018
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
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.

6. Endorsements Introductory course and Endorsement requirements
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Business and Industry
Public Service
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary
PLAN for…
Introductory course and Endorsement requirements
Sequential course order
Advanced Endorsement course (Senior year)

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. Business and Industry
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, English Electives, 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

11. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security/AFROTC
Public Service
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 (4) and Electives - 7 credits
Health Science
Human Services
Law/Public Safety/Corrections/AFROTC
Education & Training
3 additional Elective courses
Health Science
Human Services
Hospitality & Tourism
Education & Training
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security/AFROTC
* Algebra 2 is recommended to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and ensure college readiness

12. Arts and Humanities Foreign Language (2) Physical Education (1)
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

13. Other Electives: not under Endorsement but do count as an Elective credit.
Sports Medicine 1 ,2,3
Athletic Trainer 1,2
PATH III– College and Career Readiness
Student Leadership (1st year only)
MAPS 2
Early release
Late arrival

14. Counseling Cohorts 2017 2018 2019 2020 Kelly Medlin Angie Wylie
April Loeb
Marcella Sauter
Jennifer Shock
Tiffany James
Jennifer Hatchett
Amanda Barton
Kim Huff-Howard
Mary-Margaret Bollato
Nicole Demby
Allison Wallace
Francine Wilder CM
Loran Termine CM
Stacy Garrett CM
Lindsey Marino CM
Liz Krottinger IB
Lead Counselor : Liz Krottinger Graduation Advisor: Mary-Margaret Bollato

15. Graduation Advisor Mary-Margaret Bollato mbollato@kleinisd
Graduation Advisor Mary-Margaret Bollato
Role and Responsibilities
Facilitate the Credit Recovery Program (Diana Marr)
Support the TXVSN coordinator on campus (T. James)
Identify at-risk students, assess KO and student needs, and develop/coordinate interventions
Plan, implement and evaluate high school completion with underachieving student groups.
Maximize graduation outcomes for KOHS
Consult with all stakeholders to identify and address pertinent problems and concerns related to high school completion.
Enhance success of students who are at-risk of dropping out of school.
Collaborate with key individuals to support 8th to 9th grade transition for students who exhibit early warning signs for dropping out of school.
Implement transition programs for students who are 1st generation college-goers.
Identify students who have dropped out and provide support to encourage re-engagement in school and attain high school completion
Perform all duties as assigned by Dr. G.
Build Relationships for support student success and outcomes.

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