1. Kingwood High School Welcomes
Class of 2022

2. Why are we here? We’ll discuss: What to expect in high school
Which courses are required for graduation
The timeline for choosing courses

3. What happens when? KHS Counselors work with you on 4-year plans :
CMS: Jan. 4, 5, 8
RMS: Jan. 9, 10, 12
Meet with KHS Counselors about 4-year plans & courses :
CMS: Jan. 17, 18, 19
RMS: Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2

4. What’s a credit?
High school students earn a half-credit for successful completion of each course each semester.
Semester average must be 70% or better.
Students may earn credit if the year-end average is 70% or better.
Attendance matters! Students who fail to be in class 90% of the time may lose credit for the course.
26 credits are required for graduation.
Before building your course plan, it’s important to understand the requirements for a high school diploma. When you earn a semester average of 70 or higher, you will complete a ½ credit toward your graduation plan.

5. What are GPA & Class Rank and why do they matter?
Colleges use your GPA & Rank in their admissions decisions.
It counts as soon as you begin 9th grade!
GPA=Grade Point Average
Grade points are assigned based on the level of your classes:
level, Pre AP, AP
Class rank comes from your GPA
Every grade is part of your GPA & your GPA determines your
class rank.
NOTE: Classes taken at the middle school for high school credit do not go into GPA or rank.

6. Who should take PreAP and AP classes?
Students who are:
Self-motivated
Hard-working
Challenge-seeking
Capable of handling faster pace
Willing to invest extra time, but still keep BALANCE
Planning to pursue a highly competitive field
You should take PreAP and AP courses if you can handle the rigor and are up to the challenge. Students planning to enter highly competitive fields such as health sciences, engineering, law, and others should take as many advanced courses as possible.

7. Four Year Graduation Plans in Humble ISD
Updated October 2014
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.”
~Pablo Picasso

8. Which classes do I need to graduate?

9. English Graduation Requirements
Recommendations:
Choose a challenging level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals.
The 4th English should be a bridge between high school and postsecondary goals.
Humble ISD recommends taking a college-level course at least by senior year for those students planning on going to college.
English I (EOC)
English II (EOC)
And now for the general high school requirements. The 4 credits in English include English 1, 2, and 3. You may choose from on-level or PreAP for English 1 and 2. 11th graders have the option of on-level English 3 or AP English 3. If a student takes AP English 3, he or she may take the AP exam at the end of the year and depending on the score, may earn college credit. A senior can take on-level English 4 OR AP English 4 OR Dual Credit English 4, which counts for high school honors grade points and earns 6 college credit hours in ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302.
English III
Additional English

10. Math Graduation Requirements
Recommendations:
Choose challenging math courses that will prepare you for your career goals.
The 4th math course should be a bridge between high school and postsecondary goals.
Humble ISD recommends taking a college-level course at least by senior year for those students planning on going to college.
Algebra I (EOC)
Geometry
The high school math sequence starts with Algebra 1. After Algebra 1, students choose from on-level Geometry or Geometry PreAP, THEN they take Algebra 2, either on-level or PreAP. After Algebra 2, it’s important to consider your career pathway and choose the math that will be most useful for your future. Humble ISD recommends a college level math course after Algebra 2 for those students planning on attending college.
Algebra 2
and 1 additional credit

11. Science Graduation Requirements
Recommendations:
Choose a challenging level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals.
Students may take either IPC or Biology their freshman year.
Biology (EOC)
Laboratory-based Courses:
IPC
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics
Principles of Physics
AP Physics
1 credit lab-based course
2 additional credits
Note: Students may not take IPC after taking Chemistry or Physics.

12. U.S. Government and Economics
Social Studies Graduation Requirements
Recommendations:
Humble ISD recommends four years of social studies beginning with World Geography.
Choose a challenging level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals.
If students/parents wish to “skip” a year of social studies, Humble ISD recommends skipping the freshman year.
World History or World Geography
U.S. History (EOC)
U.S. Government and Economics
Note: All students are required to take US History in the junior year.

13. OTHER Graduation Requirements
2 Credits LOTE
Recommendation:
Humble ISD recommends beginning your foreign language requirement in your sophomore year unless you’ve already begun foreign language in middle school.
1 Credit Physical Ed.
1 Credit Fine Art
Total of 26 Credits

14. Languages Other Than English (2 credits required)
Begin in
10th
Choose from:
Spanish
French
German
American Sign Language (ASL)*
* Not available to 9th graders at KHS
Must take 2 years of the SAME language
Ex: Spanish 1 & Spanish 2
In high school, you will be required to have 2 years of the same foreign language, depending on your graduation plan. Humble ISD recommends that most students begin their LOTE classes in 10th grade. This is a general recommendation; for example, some students may be ready to begin their LOTE classes in 9th grade, and some students will need to begin their LOTE classes in 9th grade in order to meet their post-secondary goals. Choose from Spanish, French, German, Latin, or American Sign Language. If you can read, write, and speak Spanish fluently already, the Spanish for Native Speakers class will allow you to earn two credits in one year.

15. Fine Arts (1 credit required)
Choices
Art
Theater Arts or Tech Theater
Orchestra
Band
Choir
Dance 1 or Drill Team
Principles and Elements of Floral Design*
*Not available to 9th graders
Notes
Fall semester of Band can count as PE ½
credit OR as a Fine Arts ½ credit
Dance 1 gives students credit in BOTH Fine Arts & PE
You will need to take and pass one credit of fine arts in high school. Choose from Art, Theater, Orchestra, Band, Choir, or Dance. If you plan to take Band, you will add the 1st semester under the PE requirements and the 2nd semester of Band will be placed in the fine arts section in Bridges. Notice also that Dance 1 will take the place of BOTH a Fine Arts Credit AND a PE credit.

16. Physical Education (1 credit required)
PE Classes
Athletics (any school sport)
Cheerleading
Fall semesters of Band
Junior ROTC 1
Drill Team or Dance 1
Off-Campus PE through approved vendor (requires application)
Choices PE
There are many ways to meet the 1 credit requirement for PE.
The first way to meet this requirement is simply by taking PE classes on campus. Your options are listed under Physical Education in your Bridges course plan.
Another way to meet this requirement is to be in athletics classes. Remember that athletic teams at the high school level are highly competitive and you typically must try-out and make a team in order to be in the athletic period.
The fall semesters of Band and Cheerleading count toward the PE requirement. Other options include JROTC and Dance 1.
Off-Campus PE requires 5 or more hours of rigorous / intense training under a coach’s supervision at an approved commercial establishment through a regular Monday through Friday workout schedule. Examples include martial arts, swim team, dance, gymnastics, and lacrosse. See your counselor for an application.

17. Plan for your extracurricular activities!
Agriculture
Athletics
Cheerleading
Debate
Drill Team
Fine Arts
JROTC
Once you’ve met the standard credit requirement, additional courses count as electives

18. Plan for your Endorsement
All students must choose an Endorsement.
Each Endorsement requires a series of courses.
Most of these courses have a required sequence.
Students may earn more than one Endorsement.
See your Planning Guide for specific Endorsement requirements.

19. ? What is an endorsement? An endorsement is a broad area of study
It’s a bit like a college major
So what is an endorsement, anyway? An endorsement is a broad area of study, a little bit like a college major, but much more broad.
An endorsement sets a student apart. Did you know that while students who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas, except for the University of Texas, that admission to a university does not guarantee acceptance into a particular college of study or department? Many of these departments have very competitive admissions requirements. When college admissions counselors look at the application of a student with an endorsement, they will see a student who is not only prepared to succeed at the postsecondary level, but who has a clear vision of what he or she wants to accomplish in school and in life!

20. Why choose so early?
Having a plan early allows you the chance to take advantage of all the opportunities that exist in Humble ISD.
Choosing your path early does not “lock” you into that path. You can change your mind!
Exploring options early gives you a chance to figure out what you like and what you don’t.
Did you know that Humble ISD offers courses in all 16 of the national career clusters? Students in Humble have the opportunity to study everything from floral design to rocket science! Having a plan early allows our students to take advantage of all the opportunities that exist in Humble ISD.
It’s important that students and their parents understand that choosing a path early does not lock a student into that path. Students can and will change their minds! That’s where the campus counselor can help. He or she will be there to help students navigate the career exploration process.
Besides, exploring options early gives students the chance to figure out what they like and what they don’t like. And parents, unlike college, these courses are either free or have a small materials fee!

21. Endorsements Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Service
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Multi-Disciplinary
*Student may earn multiple endorsements

47. Beyond High School ?
High school graduation requirements and college admission requirements are sometimes different.
Therefore, it is VERY important for parents and students to check the specific admission requirements for any college a student may be interested in attending.

48. Bridges Helps Us Get It All Done!
is the tool that Humble ISD uses to help our students explore a wide variety of career options and make plans to achieve his or her goals– from school or from home!
A motivated student who chooses a pathway is a more focused, achievement-oriented student.
The Future
AHEAD
Portfolio name: humble + 6 digit ID
(Ex: humble123456)
Password: 6 digit ID (Ex: )

49. What should I do now? Keep your grades up and continue to work hard.
Talk to your parents about your interests and future plans.
Review the endorsements and course requirements on the Humble ISD website and on Bridges.
Choose an endorsement. This will be the basis of your 4-year plan.
Ask questions– Your current counselor and future KHS counselor can help!

50. For more specific information on the graduation plans
Career and Technology Flow Charts Or
The Humble ISD Course Planning Guide

51. Questions