1. WELCOME BALL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023!!!

2. Our Goal?
“I will graduate from Ball High School with 12 college hours and/or career certification.”
2023 !

3. 4. Course selection process for next year
Our Goal for today…
1. Communities & Careers
2. Graduation Plans
3. What you do today…
We have talked about grad plans and endorsements and electives – now let’s talk about schools of choice or the community you student will be in next year. You may have already done this, but if not…we are going to tell you a little bit about school of choice . Remember…these are completely separate from endorsements
Computer lab 1064 – front hallway by the clock
4. Course selection process
for next year

4. ENGINEERING * MATH * SCIENCE * TECHNOLOGY
STEM COMMUNITY
ENGINEERING * MATH * SCIENCE * TECHNOLOGY
Focus
Accelerated curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through project-based learning
Courses Offered
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Computer Science & Software Engineering
Digital Electronics
Robotics
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Design & Development
Design Graphics
Careers
Architect
Airline Pilot
Astronaut
Geologist
Engineer
Robotics Programmer
All students in this community MUST take AP or Pre-AP level core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

5. INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
COMMUNITY
BUSINESS, MARKETING & FINANCE * ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY * HOSPITALITY & TOURISM * CULINARY * COMMUNICATIONS
TRANSPORTATION - AUTO TECH * JOURNALISM * WELDING *JROTC
LAW and PUBLIC SAFETY * HUMAN SERVICES
Focus
An innovative curriculum in entrepreneurship, business, and industry
Courses Offered
Principles of Business
Accounting
Business Law
Entrepreneurship
Automotive
Welding
HVAC
Careers
Business Owner
Lawyer
Marketing Specialist
Electrician
Carpenter
Police Officer
Chef
Automotive Diagnostician
Pre-AP & AP classes are offered and encouraged in all communities

6. MEDIA ARTS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY
MEDIA ARTS – MEDIA ANIMATION, WEB DESIGN
AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
& PRODUCTION
Focus
Interdisciplinary curriculum focused on Video, Audio, TV Broadcast, Web Technology, Animation, and Game Design
Courses Offered
Audio Video Production
Web Design
Animation
Video Gaming & Design
Advertising & Sales
Careers
Multimedia Journalist
Web Designer
Videographer
Artist
Actor
Graphic Designer
Game Designer

7. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
COMMUNITY
HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Focus
Accelerated Curriculum focused preparation for medical professions
Courses Offered
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
Biomedical Innovation
Careers
Doctor
Nurse
X-Ray Technician
Medical Researcher
Psychologist
Paramedic

8. Graduation Plans FOUNDATION PLAN with ENDORSEMENTS- 26 Credits
DISTINGUISHED PLAN -
26 Credits
(Must take Algebra 2 with an Endorsement)
Only option to be considered top 10%
automatic admission – UT varies
The wording associated with the plans has changed but the way kids actually take courses has not
Majorly changed
FOUNDATION PLAN -
22 Credits

9. Students may earn more than 1 endorsement!
ENDORSEMENTS
STEM
Business & Industry
Public Service
4) Arts & Humanities
Multidisciplinary
Students may earn more than 1 endorsement!
An area of study (similar to a college major) that a students select to prepare them for post secondary ed or a career

10. Sample 9th Grade Schedule
8 classes:
English 1
Algebra 1 or Geometry
US History
Biology
Band
Principles of Engineering
Basketball
Chinese

11. Do the courses I took in middle school count?
YES - If your middle school awards high school credit, it transfers to us. NO – Courses taken in middle school that receive high school credit do not count in GPA

12. Registration….. What to Expect How to Help

13. 1. 8th Grade Tours
2. We meet with every 8th grader one on one to make a plan for next year AND Create a 4 year plan
It actually begins tonight. The next step is

14. X X Choose 1 course in English (pp. 16-18) X Course Credit Title
English I
ENG101
Pre-AP Eng I
Choose 1 course in science (pp23-25)
SCI110
Biology
SCI111
Pre-AP Biology
Choose 1 course in math (pp )
JMT112
Algebra I
MTH123
Geometry
MTH121
Pre-AP Geometry
Choose 1 course in soc studies (pp )
SOC112
World Geography
SOC111
US History X X

15. _ X # Cr Title ARL610 1 Art I ARL620 Art II ARL631 Pre-AP Art II
Art II Ceramics
THL600
Theatre Arts I
Tech Theatre I
THL612
Theater Production I
MUS600
Band
MUS610
Choir1
MUS620
Gospel Choir
MUS660
Musical Theatre
PEL600
Dance X # Cr
Title
HLT900
Health X # Cr
Title
CPT502 1
Bus Info Mgmt 1 X # Cr
Title
LNG122 1
Spanish I
LNG202
Spanish II
LNG221
Pre-AP Spanish II
LNG142 2
Spanish 1 & 2 Native Speakers
LNG102
French I
LNG112
German I
LNG622
Chinese I

16. Schedule Change Guidelines
Please choose your courses carefully
for next year. Our classes are set up
according to what you request
So….
Making changes after school begins
must meet specific criteria.
Schedule changes can only be made through the first week of school. Communities can only be changed during registration each year.

17. STAAR TESTS
The graduating class of 2022 is required to pass… Algebra I Biology US History English I English II

18. Who is your counselor? MEDIA ARTS: Mrs. Temple BIOMED: Mrs. Hairrell
STEM/ESL: Ms. Aguilar
I & E: Mr. Edwards
LEAD: Mrs. Vaiani

19. Community Application Dates
8:00 a.m. on January 14th to
4:00 p.m. on February 15th
Apply at
For this presentation and to view our course guide please visit
Parents & students will be notified of their community after March 4th.

20. Questions will be answered at the Counselors’ Table in the cafeteria