Klein CollinsHigh School

Course Registrationfor 2015-16

Current KCHS Students

(Current 10th and 11th graders)

3 Requirements to Graduate Earn 26 State Credits Pass required State Courses Pass required 5 End of Course (EOC) Exams

End of Course Exams (EOC) You must successfully complete the following EOC

exams. Level II or above. –English 1–English 2– Algebra 1– Biology– US History

For more information go to:KCHS website—Testing

Credits

State Credits - count toward graduation– 26 Credits Required– 1 Full Year Class = 1 Credit– 1 Semester Class = 0.5 Credit

Local Credits - do not count toward graduation (Office Aide, Student Leadership, etc.)

Denied Credit – Student does not earn credit due to excessive absences, despite passing grades!

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Official academic record– Semester averages– Total credits earned– EOCs, GPA, Rank

Send to colleges & scholarships

GPA and Class Rank

GPA (Grade Point Average) - Grade points are awarded in each course and will eventually be used to calculate your GPA.

GPA determines your class rank. Colleges consider GPA and Class Rank for

admission decisions.

Remember your GPA and Class Rank start your 9th grade year!

How Do I Earn Grade Points? Year/Semester

averages are used to determine grade points

Advance courses receive more grade points

“How to Calculate your GPA” power point is online on the KCHS website

GRADE POINT VALUESCourse Average GT/AP/PreAP/Dual Credit Advanced Regular

100 6.0 5.5 5.099 5.9 5.4 4.998 5.8 5.3 4.897 5.7 5.2 4.796 5.6 5.1 4.695 5.5 5.0 4.594 5.4 4.9 4.493 5.3 4.8 4.392 5.2 4.7 4.291 5.1 4.6 4.190 5.0 4.5 4.089 4.9 4.4 3.988 4.8 4.3 3.887 4.7 4.2 3.786 4.6 4.1 3.685 4.5 4.0 3.584 4.4 3.9 3.483 4.3 3.8 3.382 4.2 3.7 3.281 4.1 3.6 3.180 4.0 3.5 3.079 3.8 3.3 2.878 3.6 3.1 2.677 3.4 2.9 2.476 3.2 2.7 2.275 3.0 2.5 2.074 1.8 *2.8 1.8 *2.3 1.873 1.6 *2.6 1.6 *2.1 1.672 1.4 *2.4 1.4 *1.9 1.471 1.2 *2.2 1.2 *1.7 1.270 1.0 *2.0 1.0 *1.5 1.0

Graduation Plans Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan

“To be eligible for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution, students must successfully complete the

Recommended or Distinguished high school

program.”--Texas Education Code

(state law)

Recommended High School Program 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science 2 years of Foreign Lang. 1 year of PE/Equivalent 1 year of Fine Art Speech: Communication

Applications or Professional Communications (0.5 credit)

Electives

26 Credits

Distinguished High School Program 26 Credits Same course requirements as Recommendedo IPC does not count towards the science requirement

3 years of Foreign Language 4 Advanced Measures

– AP scores– Dual Credit– Articulated courses– National Merit on PSAT

Advanced AcademicsPre AP, AP, & Dual Credit

Rigorous coursework & more homework

Preparation of AP/DC classes

Earn college credit

“Extra” grade points

Be better prepared for college

Advanced Measure for Distinguished Plan

Consider your schedule, extra curricular activities, and otherresponsibilities.

Required Coursework

2 years of Foreign Language– Spanish– French– German– Latin

Must take 2 years of the same language

Required Coursework 1 year of Fine Art

– Art– Band– Orchestra– Choir– Theater (Performance or Technical)

– Dance– Color Guard– Floral Design

Required Coursework

1 year of PE or Equivalent– PE–Dance– Athletics (Approval needed)– Cheerleading (S1 only, S2local)– ROTC (S1&S2waiver)– Drill Team (S1 only waiver)– Marching Band (S1 only waiver)

Can earn up to 4 PE credits

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

15 Career Clusters

Why take CTE?– Learn about jobs – Certification– Articulated credit

2 or 3-period classes require planning!

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Cosmetology Health Science

Child Care

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Auto Tech

Agriculture Vet Tech

Additional InformationClass Catalog & CTE Catalog Forms & info packets Counselors, classmates,

teachers, and familyTIE Night Jan 21st!

Visit the Klein Collins Web Site http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=counsel.registration2

What’s in your Course Selection Packet

FOUR YEAR PROGRAM PLAN- 9th – 12th GRADE

List 8th Grade for High School Credits

CR

9th Grade

CR

10th Grade

CR

11th Grade

CR

12th Grade

CR

1. 1. English I

1. English II 1. English III 1. English IV

2.

(Choose a, b, or c sequence) 2a. Algebra 1 2b. Algebra 1 2c. Geometry

2a. Geometry 2b. Geometry 2c. Algebra 2

2a. Algebra 2 2b. Math Models * 2c. Pre-Calculus

2a 4th year Math 2b. Algebra 2 2c. 4th year math

3. 3. Biology

3. Chemistry

3. Physics

3. 4th year Science

4. 4. World Geography

4. World History

4. US History

4. Government/Economics

5. 5.

5. 5. 5.

6. 6.

6. 6. 6.

7. 7.

7. 7. 7.

(Summer School) (Summer School) (Summer School) (Summer School) (Summer School)

Total Credits:

Total Credits:

Total Credits:

Total Credits:

Total Credits:

*This math sequence is not recommended for students intending to attend a 4-year university immediately after high school. STATE GRADUATION PLAN OPTIONS- “SUBJECT TO CHANGE”

Subject State Recommended Requirements

State Distinguished Requirements plus (4) Advanced Measures

English 4 4

Mathematics 4 4 Science 4 4

Social Studies 3 3 Government/Economics .5/.5 .5/.5

Physical Education 1 1

Speech .5 .5 Other Language (same lang.) 2 3

Fine Arts 1 1 Electives 5.5 4.5 Totals 26 credits 26 credits

Graduation Plans (check one): Recommended (26 credits) ___ Distinguished (26 credits) ____ must include 3 yrs. LOTE & 4 Advanced Measures

Name_____________________ ID _____________________ SCHOOL YEAR _________

Graduation Plans (check one): Recommended (26 credits) ___ Distinguished (26 credits) ____ must include 3 yrs. LOTE & 4 Advanced Measures IPC does not count as a 4th SCIENCE for DAP

Career Interest __________________________ Program of Study __________________________ After HS Plan __________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

COUNSELOR COPY Current Grade Level: _________ **Turn this in after you enter your course requests online!**

COUNSELOR NAME- ______________________________

Klein High School Course Request List

2013-2014

Check the Course Catalog and Course Selection sheets for pre-requisites for classes. They are available online at the KHS website- www.kleinbearkats.org/counselors

Choose 4 core classes of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Choose 3 electives (these may be full year courses or two different semester courses to equal a year) Choose 3 alternate electives, in case the first choices are not available. YOU MUST FILL IN COURSE NUMBERS AND NAMES FOR YOUR COURSE REQUESTS. Dual Credit information can be found at: http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciadvac.dualcredit

Course Requests Course # Course Name

1. English

2. Math

3. Science

4. Social Studies

5. Elective

6. Elective

7. Elective

2 Alternate Elective Choices - FULL YEAR ONLY

1.

2.

2 Alternate Elective Choices - SEMESTER CLASSES ONLY

1. Semester 1 Semester 2

2. Semester 1 Semester 2

Intended Graduation Plan (select one): Student Name _____________________________ Recommended (26 credits) _____ Student ID _____________________________ Distinguished (26 credits) _____ Phone _____________________________ {must include 3 yrs. same foreign language & Student’s Cell Phone # _______________________ 4 Advanced Measures}

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Student Signature Parent /Guardian Signature I understand that the last day for schedule changes is June 14, 2013, at 3:00 PM. The next chance to change electives will be prior to the schedule change deadline for the 2013-2014 Spring Semester.

COMPLETE THIS SHEET, WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE BY FEB 4. DO NOT LOSE THIS SHEET! YOU WILL ENTER THESE COURSE REQUESTS

ONLINE WITH YOUR COUNSELOR.

Introductory Letter

Course Request List sheet

4-year-plan

Course Selection Sheet

These sheets

must be returned!

Sample Course Selection Sheet

Course Selection Sheets

Listing of the courses available

Key* = 1 Semester Class+ = Approval Required$ = Fee RequiredF = Form Required▲= Prerequisite Required

Course Request List Form

All students must turn in a Course Request List

Course Request List

7 Class Periods– 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives– 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period– 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period

3 Alternates

Student and Parent Signatures

Four-Year Plan Use pencil

Include any courses you have taken in Middle School that you will receive high school credit for

Fill in blanks with classes you plan to take

Check required classes

Turn in with your Course Request List sheet!

Online Data Entry

Bring 4-Year Plan & Course Selection Sheet

Students will enter courses online via Career Cruising during Social Studies classes Jan. 26-30

Review at home via Career Crusing

Verification Sheets

This Spring

Check them carefully!– 7 Class Periods– Electives

Schedule Change Deadline is June 11,2015

JUNE 11th

Course Selections To Do List:

Review and complete the Course Selection Sheet Enter Courses in Career Cruising Turn in Course List and 4 yr Plan Review requests on Career

Cruising from home

Course Verification in the Spring

Last Day for Schedule Changes is June 11, 2015

KCHS Website

Announcements, Deadlines, College and Scholarship information, other useful information

http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/

Work Hard. Graduate!