SLHS COUNSELOR ALPHA SPLIT PATTI MORNINGSTAR: A COG pattiamorningstar@katyisd.org VICKY MATA: COH HOLLA victoriarmata@katyisd.org SHANNON PETERSEN: HOLLO- MILLH shannonrpetersen@katyisd.org PATTY NORRELL: MILLS - SCHL patriciaanorrell@katyisd.org THERESA JANDA: SCHM - Z theresaljanda@katyisd.org
All seniors need 26 credits to graduate under Foundation High School Plan with an endorsement.
4 English 1 PE credit 4 Math.5 Health 3 Social Studies 1 Fine Arts credit 4 Sciences 2 Foreign Lang 6.5 Electives (including Communication Requirement) 4 x 4 Recommended for College
The Foundation High School Program + Endorsement The following requirements apply to students first entering 9 th grade in the fall of 2014 and thereafter. FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (FHSP) The 22-Credit Foundation Is Required for All Endorsements ENGLISH........................................ 4 Must consist of English I, II, III (ESOL I may be substituted for English I for students with limited English proficiency), and an additional/advanced English course MATHEMATICS.................................. 3 Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and an additional/advanced math course beyond Algebra I SCIENCE........................................ 3 Must include one Biology credit, one credit selected from IPC, or Chemistry, or Physics; and one additional/advanced, lab-based science course SOCIAL STUDIES................................ 3 Must include U.S. History, one-half credit Government, one-half credit Economics, and World History or World Geography OTHER LANGUAGES............................. 2 Must consist of 2 levels in the same language FINE ARTS...................................... 1 Choir, Band, Orchestra, Dance, Art, Theatre Arts, Art History, or Music Theory I and II; Principles & Elements of Floral Design or Digital Art & Animation may substitute PHYSICAL EDUCATION............................ 1 May include Athletics or PE (up to 4 credits), Foundations of Personal Fitness (.5 credit); Dance, Dance Team I, fall semesters of Marching Band or the first year of Cheerleading may substitute. HEALTH........................................ 0.5 Katy ISD Board-adopted requirement ELECTIVES...................................... 4.5 Must include a communication skills component, earned through Professional Communications, Debate, Oral Interpretation, Professional Standards in Agribusiness, Teen Leadership, Theatre, or Dual Credit Speech. TOTAL FHSP CREDITS 22 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT MATHEMATICS................................... 1 SCIENCE......................................... 1 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES.......................... 2 Electives must be chosen from the five endorsement categories of STEM, Business & Industry, Arts & Humanities, Public Services, and/or Multidisciplinary Studies TOTAL CREDITS: FHSP + ENDORSEMENT 26 College Board Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses may be substituted in appropriate areas for both Foundation and Endorsement credits. STATE ASSESSMENT PERFORMANCE In addition to the credit requirements as listed above, students must meet passing standards on the following End-of-Course Exams: o English I Reading & Writing o English II Reading & Writing o Algebra I o Biology o United States History ENDORSEMENTS All students are required to declare an endorsement in writing. Students will be permitted to change their endorsement with written notification. There are five endorsement options, which allow students flexibility based on individual interests and career goals. Each endorsement category is designed to prepare students to successfully enter postsecondary education or the workforce upon graduation from high school. The endorsement and the careers areas to which they correspond are as listed below: o o o o o STEM Science, including computer science; Technology; Engineering and Mathematics (Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics are required for the STEM endorsement); PUBLIC SERVICES Education and Training; Government and Public Administration; Health Science, Human Services; and Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security; BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Manufacturing; Marketing; Transportation; and Journalism, including broadcast journalism, newspaper, and public speaking; ARTS & HUMANITIES Social Studies; Languages other than English; Fine Arts; and English Language Arts; MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Allows students to take courses in several endorsement areas as listed above. Courses and sequences are to be determined. Specific requirements for each endorsement are were adopted by the State Board of Education on January 31, 2014. RECOGNITIONS Students have the opportunity to earn additional recognitions in the following areas. DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing all curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus each of the following: o A fourth credit in mathematics, which must include Algebra II; o A fourth credit in science; o The requirements of at least one endorsement A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement to be considered for the Top 10% and eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A student may earn a performance acknowledgement in one or more of the following categories: o AP test score of 3 or above; o IB test score of 4 or above (applies to transfer students only as the International Baccalaureate program is not offered in Katy ISD) o Outstanding performance on the PSAT, the SAT or the ACT; o Completion of at least 12 hours college coursework with final grades of A or B (3.0 GPA or above); o Bilingualism and biliteracy; and o Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
A student whose class rank* is in the top 10 percent of the graduating class may be eligible for automatic admission consideration at a Texas public college or university. TOP 10% *Class rank must be based on the student s rank at the end of the 11 th grade, middle of 12 th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the college or university s application deadline. 2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37
TOP 10% Requirements to qualify for automatic admission consideration: Complete the FHSP + Endorsement, including the Distinguished Level of Achievement, Earn a satisfactory ACT or SAT score, Submit the application before the college or university s deadline, and Provide a final high school transcript verifying completion of the FHSP + Endorsement, including the Distinguished Level of Achievement. 2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37
Miller Career & Technology Center Course Enrollment Information for the 2019-2020 School Year
How to submit a request for enrollment into a course at MCTC Use the QR Code found on the back of the 19-20 course brochure. (Also found on the course enrollment posters at your home campus).
The scanned QR Code will bring you to the Miller Career & Technology Center website as shown in the picture below. You will need to click on the Course Request button to access Power School.
What if my phone can t scan QR Codes? You can visit our MCTC webpage through the Katy ISD website below. http://www.katyisd.org/campus/mctc/pages/default.aspx
Your parent/guardian will need to provide their log in information used for their existing family Power School account. After filling in student and parent info you will choose the MCTC course you would like to request for the 2019-2020 school year.
After completing the online request for enrollment through Power School you will be able to print a confirmation page showing your request. You will also receive an email confirming that you have submitted a request for enrollment.
- Taking the same class over, even if it is a different level ex French 3 and French 3 Preap - 69 or below semester average - Not being in attendance for 90% Please check your child s transcript carefully. Transcripts were handed out to Juniors during all lunches at the beginning of February. You may also obtain one from the registrars office.
It s recommended that you take both SAT/ACT at least twice. Please check with the university you are applying to. Also, some universities may not accept the SAT or ACT without the writing portion.
Take both the SAT /ACT at least once the spring of your junior year. Then depending on which test you do better on, study, do some prep and take it the fall of senior year.
GPA (weighted and unweighted) Class rank SAT/ACT score If under Individual Review process: Essay Letters of Recommendation Internships/work experience Awards Volunteerism, clubs
It is important to consider what you want to study and your career choice. Use Naviance to see likelihood of getting into a school based on SAT score and GPA.
Can be accessed through MyKaty Cloud https://id.naviance.com/ Scattergrams are a great resource for deciding whether you meet the criteria to get into a college.
University of Texas at Austin (Top 6% Auto Acceptance)
Texas A&M College Station
University of Houston Main Campus
Start your applications, work on your essays, and scholarship searches during the summer. Common App August 1 st Apply Texas July 1 st Submit applications before Thanksgiving.
Counselors upload transcripts, senior schedule, secondary school reports, midyear reports, and a counselor letter of recommendation to Common App. Counselor Request Form Personal Data Sheet
When using Apply Texas, counselors DO NOT upload transcripts, registrars do. You must request a transcript to be sent through the Registrar s Office for ALL Apply Texas Schools.
Bring the SEND.EDU document to your counselor along with: Counselor Request Form Personal Data Sheet (if letter of rec needed)
Almost all of the schools who accept Coalition also accept Common App. If you have a choice, choose Common App. Counselor Request Form Personal Data Sheet
Do you really need letters of recommendation? Counselors will send a letter if the student requests one to be sent. In that case we need: Counselor Request Form Personal Data Sheet Addressed, stamped envelope to the universities
Please be respectful of your counselors and teachers time. Students are required to give the counselors 21 working days to write letters of recommendation. Please note that this does not include weekends and holidays. Please follow this requirement!
Please check SLHS counselor web page weekly for scholarship updates. (Of course this is not the only place to find scholarships. Google, Google, Google!) Also, any recommendation letters or scholarship applications that require counselor attention still follow the 21 working days advanced notice.
COUNSELOR S WEB PAGE
Even if you think you will not qualify, fill out the FAFSA. This is a free service. Many scholarships require this to be filled out, as well as any universities you are applying to. Always apply for scholarships through the university.
Important websites: www.applytexas.org common application for Texas Public Universities to apply online to four-year universities. www.commonapp.org common Application for over 350 private colleges/universities to apply online www.collegeboard.org online SAT registration and test dates for PSAT, SAT, SAT subject and AP test www.actstudent.org online ACT registration and test dates www.ncaa.org information regarding Division I and II eligibility, how to register with the NCAA, etc. www.fafsa.ed.gov free application for federal student aid --- the form required to begin the financial aid process www.fastweb.com free scholarship search that can be saved and updated www.ecampustours.com virtual tours of over 1200 college/university campuses, classrooms, dorms, etc.