Title: ARE YOU READY
1ARE YOU READY?
- Planning for High School 2008-2009
2Planning Strategies
- Come to the Tiger Information Extravaganza
February 18 at 600 p.m. - Ask advice from teachers, parents, counselors,
friends, etc. - Start thinking seriously about a career choice.
Use the Kuder system to help you. - Make your 4 year plan according to your career
program of study.
3NEW TERMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Credit
- All high school courses are tied to credit.
- You can earn 7 credits in one school year.
- Semester System
- Grades and credits are earned at each semester.
- Grades are not averaged between semesters for
final grade. - Classification
- You are classified as 9, 10, 11, 12th grade
according to the credits you earn.
4Classification Policy Klein ISD
- 0 5.5 credits 9th grade (Freshman)
- 6 10.5 credits 10th grade (Sophomore)
- 11-16.5 credits 11th grade (Junior)
- 17 credits 12th grade (Senior)
- 26 credits Required to GRADUATE!
- Classification is based on credits earned prior
to the school year.
5New terms for high school continued
- GPA Grade Point Average
- Points are assigned to semester averages based on
difficulty of coursework (Regular, Advanced,
Pre-AP, AP, Dual Credit, etc.) - Class Rank
- After all grades are averaged for all students,
students are ranked from the student with the
highest GPA to the lowest GPA. - The class rank in Klein ISD is not given out
until the beginning of the senior year. - Transcript
- The transcript is the official document of all
your grades and credits earned in high school.
6Your transcript
- A picture of what you did academically in high
school - Credits earned
- All grades are on transcript (including failing
grades) - Colleges request your transcript to find out what
kind of student you are.
7Grade Point Average ScalesActual Points for
each grade are in your Course Guide Handbook
8 TWO GRADUATION PLANS
- Recommended Plan
- 2 Years of Foreign Language
- Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) 3 Years
of Foreign Language - 4 Advanced Measures
- Note IPC does not count as 1 of the 4 sciences
needed to graduate under this plan.
9Advanced Measures for DAP Plan
- A score of 3 or above on AP exam
- Exams given to test out of the college course
- Scored on a 1-5 (5 being highest score)
- A score of 4 or above on IB exam (Klein Oak)
- A PSAT score that qualifies as a Commended
Scholar or higher by National Merit (11th grade) - College course grade of 3.0 or higher or a B in a
tech-prep articulated course - Original Independent Research Project under
guidance of teacher
10TEXAS SCHOLARS
- Graduate with the recommended graduation plan
- At least two college courses eligible for college
credit - Dual Credit
- Articulated credit
- Advanced Placement,
- International Baccalaureate credit.
- The national examination for advanced placement
credit is a requirement with the course
enrollment. - Score of 2200 on the Texas Assessment of
Knowledge and Skills exit level test for reading
and mathematics.
11 Special programs at other campuses
- IB program Klein Oak high level academics and
rigorous curriculum - International Business Academy Klein Forest 4
year program for students wanting to pursue
International Business Careers - Must provide own transportation
12Regular or Pre-AP
- Do I like the subject?
- Am I willing to spend extra time studying?
- Can I balance the time it takes to study with my
other commitments? - Do I want to take AP courses in high school?
- Can I plan ahead for long-term projects?
- Have I maintained an A/B average in the subject
area?
13 What do you plan to do after high school?
Which type of training is required for your
future career?
Technical School Employment
Military
Community College
Private University
Military Academy
Make sure you know the requirements so you can
start planning NOW!
14Completing the 4 year Plan
- Use Pencil
- Start with your core academics
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Select appropriate level (regular, Pre-AP, Pre-AP
GT) on your plan
15PLANNING COPY
Name_____________________
16Completing Your Four Year Plan
- Write down all courses taken in middle school for
high school credit - Keyboarding
- Desktop Publishing (Technology Applications)
- Communication Applications (Speech)
- Health
- Foreign Language (Spanish, French)
- Algebra
- If you plan to participate in band, choir,
theater arts, art, dance, athletics, JROTC, etc.
for all 4 years, fill that in on your 4 year plan
for all 4 years. - Check off the courses you have entered on the
bottom of your 4 year plan.
17Completing the 4 year plan
- Health - .5 (one semester)
- Health Science 1 (full year) will satisfy this
requirement. - Communication Applications (Speech) - .5 (one
semester) - No substitutions
18Languages Other than English (Foreign Language)
- (Spanish, French, German, Latin)
- 2 credits in the same language for
- Recommended Plan
- 3 credits in the same language for
- Distinguished Plan
19Fine Arts 1 credit
-
- Art
- Band
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Dance (also counts for PE)
- Theater Arts (Technical or Performance)
20Technology Applications 1 credit
- Computer Applications (Auto CAD)
- Business Computer Information Systems
(BCIS) - Computer Science (Java programming)
- Business Image Management Multimedia
- Computer Multimedia and Animation
- Business Computer Programming
- WebMastering
- Digital Graphics (through Art)
- Pre-Requisite Required
- Available for 9th graders
- Keyboarding or proficiency test required for BCIS
21Physical Education 1.5 Credits
- Substitutions/Waivers
- Athletics
- Dance/Drill Team (Approval Needed for Drill Team)
- JROTC
- 1st semester of cheerleading, band, Color Guard
(Approval Needed) - 2- 3 hour Career Technology Course (11th and/or
12th grade) - Some students take off-campus PE to complete
this requirement. -
-
-
22Athletic Choices
- Football
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Track
- Wrestling
-
- Softball
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Golf
- Baseball
- JV Tennis
Sign up if you are interested in one of these
competitive sports. Signing up for the course
does not mean automatic approval. Coaches will
be in touch with you regarding each sport.
23- Do NOT take PE in 9th Grade if you plan to enroll
in one of the following in 11th -12th grade (Each
semester waives .5 of PE requirement) - Hospitality (Tourism, Hotel Management)
- 1 or 2 year program 3 class periods
- Cosmetology (Hair, Nails, etc.)
- 2 year program - 3 class periods
- Ag Mechanics (Mechanics and Welding)
- 1 or 2 year program 2 class periods
- Pre-requisites Intro to Ag Mech, Ag Metal Fab
- Auto Tech
- 2 year program 2 class periods
- Child Care
- 1 or 2 year program 2 class periods
24Do NOT take PE in 9th Grade if you plan to enroll
in 2 years of one of the following in 11th 12th
grade
- Internetworking (Cysco certification) 1 or 2
year program 2 class periods in 1 year or 1
class period in 2 years - Welding 1 or 2 year program 2 class periods
- Health Science 2 1 year program
(Pre-requisite Health Science 1) 2 class
periods - Health Science 3
- (EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy
Technician) - 1 semester each program, 2 class
periods - Co-op (a work based learning program) 1 or 2
year program 1 class period plus 1 to 2 periods
of release time (must work 10-15 hours a week)
25What electives are open to 9th graders?
- 1 credit courses
- All Fine Arts
- All Foreign Language
- BCIS (Microsoft Office applications)
- Computer Applications (Computer Aided Design)
need good math skills- for students interested in
pursuing engineering, architecture, interior
design, or animation for careers - Computer Science (programming)
- Personal and Family Development
- Journalism
- Reading Elective Adolescent Fiction 0204
26What electives are open to 9th graders?
- .5 credit courses
- Keyboarding
- Health
- Speech
- PE
- Intro to World Ag (recommended if plan to
participate in FFA) - Applied Ag Science (recommended if plan to
participate in FFA) - Floral Design (recommended if plan to participate
in FFA) - Career Connections explore and learn about
careers - Photojournalism must have SLR camera, pay fee,
teacher approval needed
27Helpful websites
- Klein Collins Counseling Website
- www.kleincollins.kleinisd.net go to Counseling
Tab - www.tbecachievetexas.com Kuder Career Planning
system - www.mymajors.com help in determining a major
related to your interests - www.collegefortexans.com - link for college
information and planning -
28Tips on High School Success
- Get involved with activities.
- Do service work (volunteer).
- Student Council, Key Club, etc.
- Make time to study every night.
- Read Chapters, Notes, Reviews Before the Exams
- Ask for help before it is too late!
- Attend tutoring.
- Departmental, NHS, Teacher, Private
- Dont over or under commit yourself.
- Strive for balance
29Alternate Courses
- Dont forget these!
- These may not be courses that require an
application or approval - If you dont choose them, they will be chosen for
you
30Tiger Information Extravaganza Klein Collins
Commons February 18, 2008 600 p.m. 800
p.m. 600 8th Grade Parent Meeting 630 pm
Advanced Academics Four Ways to Earn College
Credit in High School