Klein ISD INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING NOVEMBER 2015

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1 Klein ISD INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING NOVEMBER 2015

2 Topics Discussed State assessments Graduation requirements College Requirements Career Cruising-interest inventory Upcoming meetings

3 Klein ISD Counselors All Intermediate and High School Counselors can answer questions regarding the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans.

4 Terminology HB 5 House Bill 5, changed previous graduation plans beginning with current 10 th graders Advanced Courses courses allowed for 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th years in certain subject areas EOC End of Course Exam Endorsements pathways of study, similar to a college major DLA Distinguished Level of Achievement

5 Begin with the end in mind.. Steven Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

6 HOUSE BILL 5 The 83 rd Texas Legislature adopted HB 5 in HB 5 changes included: EOC Exam Changes From 15 exams to 5 Graduation Plan Changes From the 4X4 to Foundation+Endorsement The Distinguished Requirements Changed

9 Graduation Requirements Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum ELA 4 credits Math 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits* Science 4 credits *College Entrance Requirements

10 Graduation Requirements Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum continues Language other than English 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Endorsement Courses 4 courses (sem / year) Requirements + Electives 26 credits Total 26 credits

11 Distinguished Level of Achievement Algebra II Success Foundation curriculum + endorsement Required for top 10% automatic admission NO LONGER REQUIRES 3 LOTE COURSES, ONLY 2

12 Performance Acknowledgements For outstanding performance In a dual credit course In bilingualism and biliteracy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

13 End of Course (EOC) exams Must pass all FIVE (5) exams Algebra I English I (Reading & Writing) Biology English II (Reading & Writing) U.S. History

14 Graduation Requirements Endorsements Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Service STEM Multidisciplinary Studies

15 PLANNING THE FOUR YEAR PLAN

17 Plans must be signed by the student and parent/guardian at the end of the student s ninth grade year.

18 Endorsements STEM Science Technology Engineering Math

19 Endorsements Business and Industry Agriculture Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Technology Business Management and Administration Finance/Marketing Hospitality Information Technology Management Manufacturing Transportation Distribution and Logistics

20 Endorsements Public Services Education/Training Health Sciences Human Services JROTC Law and Public Safety

21 Endorsements Arts & Humanities Social Studies Languages other than English Fine Arts English

22 Endorsements Multidisciplinary Studies Advanced courses from one or among endorsement areas Four credits in each of the four core subject areas Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit

23 FAQ 1. Can a student earn more than one endorsement? YES! In fact many will likely earn at least two endorsements 2. What kind or how many endorsements should students have for college admissions? College admissions pages, courses (4X4)

24 Sample Students Student A Background: Is taking a 4X4 type of curriculum Is in band Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2. Plans to take dual credit courses in his junior and senior year Took a fifth credit of social studies How many endorsements?

25 Sample Student - Answer Student A Background: Is taking a 4X4 type of curriculum Multidisciplinary Endorsement Is in band Band 1, 2, 3,4 will earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal and Advance Math earns STEM Plans to AP courses throughout high school World History AP, English 3 AP, Physics AP 1, Statistics AP earns Multidisciplinary Advanced Took an additional credit of social studies World Geo, World History, US History, Govt/Eco, 5 th Social Studies credit How many endorsements? At least five, possibly more dependent upon electives

26 Sample Students Student B would like to earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement and STEM in Math, is this possible?

27 Sample Student - Answer Most likely yes. Their Endorsement pathway would be 4 years of their selected music course, for example Orchestra. STEM Math requires two courses above the level of Algebra 2. 8 th Grade Algebra 1 9 th Grade Geometry 10 th Grade Algebra 2 11 th Grade Advanced Math (Pre-Cal?) 12 th Grade Advanced Math (Stastics AP, Calculus AP)

29 SAMPLE STUDENT Student C is taking a general curriculum and has several interest. She is interested in Health Sciences and she is a member of JROTC. What might her endorsements be and what does her four year plan look like?

30 SAMPLE STUDENT This study can earn at least three endorsements. Multidisciplinary if they take 4 Social Studies JROTC Public Service Health Science Nursing

32 Can a student participate in Fine Arts and Athletics? Generally yes.

34 Planning Interest Inventory Review of Klein ISD Resources Draft of four year plan 8 th to 9 th grade parent meetings Course selection

35 Upcoming Meetings 8 th to 9 th Grade Parent Meetings Klein High School January 12th Klein Collins High School January 20th Klein Forest High School January 14th Klein Oak High School - January TBA

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