1. High School Graduation Tomball Memorial High School
Preparing
for
High School Graduation
&
Beyond
Tomball Memorial High School
Class of 2020

2. WWJH to TMHS 8th Grade High School Yearly averages Semester averages
Promotion by grade level
Grade classification by credits
High school credits without grade points
Grade points
Credit not given for failing a semester
Average to pass

3. A Day at TMHS 7:46am – 2:50pm 7 periods each day 50 minute classes
5 minutes passing time
Each student assigned counselor & assistant principal according to last name

4. Plan For The Future Grade 9
Talk to your current teachers and counselor
Attend 9th Grade Orientation (in August)
Strive for good grades
Remember your GPA begins with 9th grade
Become involved – make an impact

5. Classification Requirements for 10th Grade
Minimum of
6 credits

6. 9th Grade Portfolio Meetings
Gives the counselor a chance to get to know the student early in his/her high school career so she can help the student plan for his/her post-secondary goals
Introduces the student to different courses/career clusters that will help him/her to explore career options/interests
Gives parents and students an idea of the high school timeline
Facilitates dialogue between parent and student about the student's post-secondary goals
Helps the student to see the importance of a four-year plan
Explains the different graduation plans including STAAR/EOC testing

7. Graduation Requirements Starting with the Class of 2018

8. Foundation Graduation Program
4 credits ELA
3 credits Mathematics
3 credits Science
3 credits Social Studies
2 credits LOTE
1 credit Fine Arts
1 credit PE
.5 credits Health
.5 credits Speech
4 credits Electives
TOTAL: 22 credits

9. Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Arts & Humanities
Public Services
Multidisciplinary

10. Distinguished Level of Achievement
4 credits in Math (Algebra 2)
4 credits in Science
Curriculum requirements for Foundation & at least 1 Endorsement area
*Mandatory to be eligible for the top 10% Automatic Admission

11. Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for:
In a Dual Credit course
In Bilingualism/Biliteracy
On an AP test or IB exam
On the PSAT, the SAT or the ACT
Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

12. Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and
CTE Engineering or
Computer Science or
Mathematics or
Science or
Combination
A coherent sequence of 3 credits from 2 of the above

13. Business & Industry Career and Technical Education
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters.
Clusters
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Business Management and Administration
Finance
Manufacturing
Marketing or

14. Business & Industry (continued)
English
Four English elective credits including three levels in one of the following areas:
Debate or
Advanced Journalism: Newspaper or
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook or
Combination
A coherent sequence of four credits from the above programs

15. Public Services Career and Technical Education
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters.
Clusters
Education and Training/Human Services or
Health Science or
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Four courses in JROTC

16. Arts and Humanities Social Studies Foreign Languages Fine Arts
Five Social Studies credits or
Foreign Languages
Four Levels of the same language other than English or
Two levels of the same language other than English and two levels of a different language other than English or
Fine Arts
Four credits from one or two disciplines of fine arts

17. Multidisciplinary Studies
Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education or
Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or
Four credits in Advanced Placement or dual credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Other Languages, or Fine Arts

18. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English I
Math (Algebra I, Geometry)
Science (Biology)
Social Studies (World Geography)
PE or PE Substitution course
Graduation Requirement or Elective

19. PAP Frequent Questions
Who can take PAP classes? Classes are open enrollment; however, student, parent, counselor, and current subject teacher input is imperative.
What if a student is struggling in a PAP class? A student may choose to exit a PAP course:
a. After the 3rd week of school
b. At the end of the first six weeks
c. At the end of the semester
Is there any limit to the number of PAP courses one can take? No but must consider the student’s needs and overall course load.

20. PAP classes? Please consider these guidelines.
PAP classes are demanding.
Must be self-motivated and an independent worker.
Must be willing to spend hours out of class completing research, projects and supplemental reading.
Must have good study skills and time management (use a planner and keep up with long-term projects).

21. STAAR End-of-Course exams (EOC) will be given in the following core subjects at the end of the school year during which students are enrolled in each course:
English I (Grade 9)
English II (Grade 10)
US History (Grade 11)
Biology (Grade 9)
Algebra I (Grade 9)

22. English
English I (Regular or PAP)

23. Social Studies
World Geography (Regular or PAP)

24. Science
Biology I (Regular or PAP)
Chemistry PAP

25. Math
Algebra I (Regular or PAP)
Geometry PAP
Algebra II PAP

26. Other Languages
Spanish
French
German

27. Guidelines for UIL Athletic Participation
Athletics or P.E.
Guidelines for UIL Athletic Participation
Live within TISD boundaries and be registered at Tomball Memorial High School.
Must have been promoted to 9th grade to be eligible the 1st six weeks.
Must have physical completed on UIL form – TISD physicals will be held Spring 2015.
$20.00 fee for transportation and security

28. Athletics
All 9th grade athletes (B & G) will sign up for the appropriate Athletic Class if they intend to participate
All participants MUST have a physical before participation. TISD provides a date in the spring for ALL athletes in the district to get a physical on our campus at a very discounted rate.
All students intending to participate in the Athletic Trainer’s program must meet with our certified Athletic Trainers and get approval and class period of assignment.
Direct all questions and inquiries to TMHS Athletics Office – – ext. 1190

29. Athletics Football Volleyball Cross Country Basketball Track Soccer
Golf
Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Swimming
Softball
Baseball

30. Health Health or Principles of Health Science Required for graduation
.5 credit
May take any year in high school

31. Speech/ Professional Communications
Communication Applications
Debate 1
Professional Communications
Teen Leadership

32. Fine Arts Electives Art Band Choir Dance Orchestra Theater
Technical Theater

33. English/Journalism Electives
Debate 1
Journalism
Advanced Broadcast Journalism (1 credit)
Photojournalism (1/2 credit)

34. Career & Technology Electives
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Education & Training/Human Services
Business Management & Administration
Finance
Marketing
Information Technology
Health Science/HOSA
Architecture & Construction

35. Technology Credit Electives
Business Information Management (BIM)
Computer Science (Regular or PAP)
Algebra 1 is a prerequisite

36. Project Lead the Way Introduction to Engineering Design
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

37. TMHS Registration TMHS Counselors will be at WWJH on Feb. 4th.
Students make adjustments to their four core classes as necessary.
Students will select three electives along with two alternates.
Students will bring home a verification sheet the following week and can make changes as necessary.
Consult with current teachers and counselor for recommendations or questions.

41. No changes will be accepted after 3:00pm.
Don’t overload 9th grade schedule
Consider extra curricular activities when selecting classes
Talk to your current teachers and counselor
Schedule change deadline:
February 19, 2016
No changes will be accepted after 3:00pm.

42. DON'T FORGET... NO
Schedule Changes
After
February 19, 2016