1. KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021
COURSE SELECTION
KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021

2. Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Awesome!

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

4. 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
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

5. HOUSE BILL 5 FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLAN
The following Foundation course requirements need to be selected in the the Freshman and Sophomore year in order to maximize potential in fulfilling Advanced Endorsement requirements
Foreign Language (2)
Spanish 1 & 2
French 1 & 2
German 1 & 2
Latin 1 & 2
Fine Art (1)
Art
Dance
Theatre Arts
Tech Theatre
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Floral Design (Grade 10)
Physical Education (1)
Physical Education (PE)
Dance PE
Athletics
Football
Volleyball
Track
Cross Country
Softball
Baseball
Golf
Basketball
Cheerleading
Soccer
Swimming
Drill Team
Marching Band
Color Guard (local)

6. 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
Overlap

7. Foundation with ENDORSEMENT = 26 credits
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
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/Elective
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. English 1, 2, and 3 must be completed before English 4 may be taken.

8. Endorsements 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)

9. Promise2Purpose http://www.promise2purpose.net/
Use the above website to read, explore and choose your Endorsement pathway courses.
The Course Guide on this website will give you the course description along with any prerequisites required.

10. 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

11. Business and Industry Core Credits Required 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

12. 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 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

13. Arts and Humanities Core Credits Required Courses
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

14. 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

15. 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)

16. Other Electives: not under Endorsement but do count as an Elective credit.
Sports Medicine 1
PATH I – College and Career Readiness
Student Leadership (1st year only)
MAPS 1

17. Course Selection Freshman Year (choose based on YOUR 4-year plan)
Physical Education: Athletics, P.E., Dance PE or AFROTC
Fine Arts: Art 1, Band 1, Choir 1, Dance 1, Orchestra 1, Theatre 1, or Technical Theatre 1
Foreign Language : Spanish, French, German or Latin (2 credits same language)
Foundation Requirements
English: English 1 or English 1 Pre AP.
Social Studies: World Geography or World Geography Pre - AP
Math: Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Pre-AP, Geometry, or Geometry Pre-AP
Science: Biology or Biology Pre-AP
Core Courses
Electives: See Endorsement selections
Endorsements and Electives

18. Fill in Course Selection Sheet – 7 credits/7 periods
Fill in ALL 4 Core Course Selections
English
Social Studies:
Science:
Math:
Required Credits…
Foreign Language (2)
PE (1)
Fine Art (1)
Check 4-year plan and choose needed and required Electives based on YOUR 4-year plan
Elective/Endorsement:
Elective:

19. Example – STEM, Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Multidisciplinary
English: English 1 Pre-AP
Social Studies: World Geography Pre-AP
Science: Biology
Math: Algebra 1
Foreign Language : Spanish II (Completed Spanish 1 in Intermediate school)
Fine Art: Art 1
PE: Dance 1 P.E.
Elective/ Endorsement: (Alternate) Concepts of Engineering and Architecture
Elective/ Endorsement: (Alternate) Money Matters, Principles of Business Marketing Finance
Elective:
7 periods/7 credits

20. Finalize your selections: On Paper and in Skyward
FILL IN COURSE SELECTIONS FOR 2017/2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Skyward
Enter your Klein Network username and password (not Chromebook)
Change Login Area to Family/Student Access
Click the Sign In button
Turn in Course Selection Sheet to Counselor after making your selection.
Keep a copy for your parents and self as a record

21. Pre AP and Advanced Placement Courses
These courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for college level course work
Students may choose to take 1 or all their core classes as Pre AP or AP
Considerations
Moves at a faster pace with a greater emphasis on reading
Studying time increases; in some classes at least 1 hour per day
Time management
Who should think about taking a Pre AP or AP course?
You like to challenge yourself academically
You excel in a particular subject
You are interested in a particular subject
You desire to take Advanced Placement in the future
You plan on attending a major college or university

22. GROWTH MINDSET
The following PowerPoint presentation illustrates Growth Mindset. Hear Klein Oak students sharing their stories about their struggles in Pre AP and AP classes. Through their experiences they have become better learners. You can too!

23. FOLLOW
Brooke Downey
@DowneysClass
Albert Kisangi
@2G2Rclassroom

26. GROWTH MINDSET

27. Psychological Inequalities
Achievement/Mastery

28. Mindsets

29. Grit

30. Panther Stories Emma Schmidt – Growth Mindset CLICK - VIDEO

31. Panther Stories Emma Schmidt – Growth Mindset

32. Growth Mindset 1
The belief that intelligence can be developed; we can cultivate our abilities; we can get smarter!

34. 2
Grit
Passion and Perseverance for a very long time!

35. Panther Stories
Dana Navarro - GRIT

36. Panther Stories
Dana Navarro - GRIT

37. Deliberate Practice

38. GRIT: Talent Counts Once; Effort Counts Twice – Angela Duckworth

40. Panther Stories
Turley Duque

41. 2G2R experience: https://youtu.be/TFamfw1nhEw

42. Goal and Objectives Objectives
Goal - To cultivate a school-wide growth mindset culture
Objectives
Understand what growth mindset and grit are, and how they relate to academic achievement
Understand intelligence can be developed through effort and deliberate practice
Work on projects, courses and activities that are rigorous in which growth mindset and grit are cultivated and demonstrated
Understand the research that supports growth mindset and grit
Demonstrated leadership in terms of their ability to model to others best practices relating to growth mindset and grit

43. What Our Program Will Look Like
Growth mindset and Grit

44. What Our Program Will Look Like
Brain science & Science of Learning

45. What Our Program Will Look Like
Reading/Book Study .

46. What Our Program Will Look Like
Career & College Pathways
Challenging class/Project

47. FOLLOW
@DowneysClass
@2G2Rclassroom

48. Looking ahead Summer before Freshman Year Freshman Year
Summer before Freshman Year
Sign up for Summer Fish/Camp Academies
See KOHS website for details
Freshman Year
ASPIRE Test – October 2017
End of Course exams (EOC): ELA 1, Algebra 1, Biology
College and Career Night
October 2017

49. Planning Resources http://www.promise2purpose.net/
Foundation_High_School_Program/
State information House Bill 5 graduation requirements
Klein ISD HB 5 Pathways information and course catalog
Klein ISD ACT and SAT testing information and resources
SAT
ACT
Excellent free tutorial site

50. Class of 2021 Counselors Jennifer Shock A-D & PIP Kelly Medlin E-M
Kimberly Huff-Howard
N-Z
KOHS Lead/IB Counselor
Liz Krottinger
Case Manager A-Z
Dr. Lindsey Marino