1. 8th to 9th Course Selection

2. What’s in your packet Timeline Pathway summit Information
Graduation information
Resources
Course selection sheets

3. No schedule changes after
Return course selection sheets and four year plan to your Science teacher by Wednesday, Jan 25th.
Don’t overload 9th grade schedule!
Consider extracurricular activities when
selecting classes
Keep in mind schedule change deadlines
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No schedule changes after
3:00 p.m., June 08, 2017

4. Four year plan

5. High School Graduation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsements :
4 years English
4 years Math*
4 years Science
3 years Social Studies
1 year PE
2 years Foreign Language*
1 year Fine Arts*
3 Electives
4 Electives from one of the following endorsements:
1. STEM
2. Business and Industry
3. Public Services
4. Art/Humanities
5. Multi-Disciplinary

6. Students Entering 9th Grade
Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement area
Each student completes Four Year Plan with their 8th grade counselor.

7. Endorsements for graduation
What is an endorsement pathway?
Pathways include not only successful mastery of a guaranteed and viable curriculum but also coursework and experiences that appeal to students' unique talents, interests, and abilities.
Where do I find information on endorsements?
Attend Pathway summit Jan 21, 2017
Promise2purpose website
3. High school course catalog

8. Endorsement for graduation cont.
How do I know what electives follow a pathway in an endorsement?
Click on Graduation Plans
Click endorsement of your choice
Scroll down, on the right find pathways in that endorsement
Click on the pathway, look at the electives you can take in that pathway

9. Choose one full year elective or two semester electives
Endorsement Areas
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history and fine arts.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Information technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, architecture, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, vet science, culinary arts and hospitality.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
This endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Health science occupations, education, law enforcement, cosmetology, and JROTC
STEM
Science, Technology-including computer science, Engineering, and advanced Math.
Choose one full year elective or two semester electives

10. Additional resources to help find your endorsement pathway
Use Promise 2 purpose;
graduation pathways
Attend Pathway summit
High school course catalog

11. Typical Freshman Schedule
English 1
Algebra 1 (or Geometry if Algebra 1 taken in 8th grade)
Biology
World Geography
Elective (PE recommended)
Elective (Fine Art recommended)
Elective
Promise 2 purpose

12. Pre-AP/AP Rigorous coursework & more homework “Extra” grade points
Be better prepared for college
(Eventually take AP, IB or dual credit)
AP , IB, Dual Credit
Used for Performance Acknowledgment
Can earn college credit (depends on college or university)
Usually begins in 11th grade

13. PreAP Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take PreAP classes? They are open enrollment, but student, parent & counselor input is imperative. Can be a very difficult decision.
What if a student is struggling in a PreAP class? A student may choose to exit a PreAP course (regardless of student performance)
1st6 weeks , preferably when the six weeks grade is available or At the end of the semester or Exit decision approved by parent, teacher & or appeal committee
Is there any limit to the number of PreAP courses one can take? No, but should consider the student’s needs & overall course load.

14. Course selection Choose your HS Complete name, phone, email
Choose a core class in each subject
Parent and student signature

15. Course Selection (front)
Choose High School
Complete student name, parent/guardian name, , phone
Choose one of each
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Signature parent and student

16. Choose one full year elective or two semester electives
Course Selection PE
Fine Art
Rank electives &
Choose alternates
Electives
World Lang
Choose one full year elective or two semester electives
Technology

17. Course selection (back)
PE substitution (PE or Equivalent) PE
Dance
Athletics
Cheerleading (S1 only)
ROTC (substitution)
Drill Team (substitution)
Marching Band (S1 only, sub.)
You must have 1 full credit of PE to graduate

18. World Language Elective
2 years of the same World Language
* Spanish Native Speakers
* Spanish
* French
* German
* Latin
* Sign Language
* Chinese
You must have 2 full credits of same world language to graduate

19. Fine Art Elective 1 year of Fine Arts * Art * Band * Choir * Dance
* Orchestra
* Theatre Arts (Performing or Production)
Principles and Elements of Floral Design
(Grades 10-12)
You must have 1 full credit of a fine art to graduate

20. Technology Applications
Computer Science- regular or Pre AP
AP computer science principles
Game Programming Design
Mobile Applic Dev.
Robotics

21. Electives Personal financial literacy Health Bible Literacy
Communication App
Debate 1
Path
Photo Journalism
Journalism
Sports Medicine (application required)

22. CTE Courses Principles of Applied Engineering Principles of Ed
Principles of Health
Principles of Human Serv.
Prin. of Law
Professional Comm.
Prin. of Ag
Prin. of Architecture

23. CTE Courses Prin. of Construction Prin. of Animation BIM I
Prin. of Business
TSDE
Money Matters
Prin. of Hospitality
Intro to Welding
Prin. of Manufacturing
Auto Basics

24. Your High School Transcript
It is your scorecard!
Starts with 9th grade
It is how colleges will evaluate you.
It is the official record of: student effort/grades.

25. Plan For The Future
Grade 9 * Attend Freshman Orientation * Strive for good grades * GPA begins with 9th grade * Develop a student resume/portfolio * Get involved

26. Begin with the End in Mind
What is your career interest?
What Programs of Study and/or specialized schools of choice will prepare you for your postsecondary education and/or career training?
Which Endorsement will you earn?
Plan NOW!

27. Schools of Choice International Baccalaureate (Klein Oak)
International Business Academy (Klein Forest)
** Application process required.

28. Graduation Resources
Promise2purpose website High school course catalog

29. No schedule changes after
Signed Course Selection forms and four year plans are due to your Science teacher by Wednesday, January 25th.
Don’t overload 9th grade schedule!
Consider extracurricular activities when
selecting classes
Keep in mind schedule change deadlines
Follow us on
No schedule changes after
3:00 p.m., June 08, 2017