1. 2017-2018 Course Selection 9th Grade
It is that time of year again---Course Selection!!! Please listen carefully to the following presentation.

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. What courses do I take for
STEM?

8. 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

9. Endorsement #2
Public Services

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

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

12. What courses do I take for
Public
Services?

13. 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

14. Endorsement #3
Arts and Humanities

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

16. 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

17. What courses do I take for Arts & Humanities

18. 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

19. Endorsement #4
Business and Industry

20. 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

21. 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

22. What courses do I take for
Business & Industry?

23. 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

24. Endorsement #5
Multidisciplinary

25. 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.

26. What courses do I take for
Multidisciplinary?

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

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

30. 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.

31. 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!

32. 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

33. 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

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

35. 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

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. Online Course Selection begins February 1st!

39. Everything is due
February 22nd !!!!