1. KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES of 2018, 2019 & 2020
COURSE SELECTION
KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES of 2018, & 2020

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. 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 your Alpha room teacher after making your selection.
Keep a copy for your parents and self as a record.

18. 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 guide
Klein ISD ACT and SAT testing information and resources
SAT
ACT
Excellent free tutorial site