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

2. What you need to graduate with an Endorsement in STEM
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. STEM Endorsement Pathways
Science
Math
Computer Science
Engineering (Project Lead the Way)

4. What courses do I take for
STEM?

5. Science Courses
Biology And Chemistry Physics 4th Year Science One additional Science Course

6. Math Courses
Algebra I And Geometry Algebra II 4th year Math One additional Math Course

7. Computer Science Courses
Fundamentals of Computer Science Or Computer Science Pre-AP And Computer Science Pre-AP Or AP Computer Science Or Computer Science II AP Computer Science Or Computer Science II Or Computer Science III Independent Studies Or Game Design Or AP Computer Science Principles

8. Engineering Courses
Intro to Engineering Design And Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture Engineering Design and Development

9. 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!

10. 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.
If you care about your courses, submit the course selection and verification sheets during your lunch anytime between February 6th-22nd. The due date is February 22nd.
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11. 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

12. 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.

13. Online Course Selection begins February 1st!

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