Kingwood High School Welcomes Class of 2022
Why are we here? We ll discuss: What to expect in high school Which courses are required for graduation The timeline for choosing courses
What happens when? KHS Counselors work with you on 4-year plans : CMS: Jan. 4, 5, 8 RMS: Jan. 9, 10, 12 Meet with KHS Counselors about 4-year plans & courses : CMS: Jan. 17, 18, 19 RMS: Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2
What s a credit? High school students earn a half-credit for successful completion of each course each semester. Semester average must be 70% or better. Students may earn credit if the year-end average is 70% or better. Attendance matters! Students who fail to be in class 90% of the time may lose credit for the course. 26 credits are required for graduation.
What are GPA & Class Rank and why do they matter? Colleges use your GPA & Rank in their admissions decisions. It counts as soon as you begin 9th grade! GPA=Grade Point Average Grade points are assigned based on the level of your classes: level, Pre AP, AP Class rank comes from your GPA Every grade is part of your GPA & your GPA determines your class rank. NOTE: Classes taken at the middle school for high school credit do not go into GPA or rank.
Who should take PreAP and AP classes? Students who are: Self-motivated Hard-working Challenge-seeking Capable of handling faster pace Willing to invest extra time, but still keep BALANCE Planning to pursue a highly competitive field
Updated October 2014 Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success. ~Pablo Picasso
Which classes do I need to graduate?
English Graduation Requirements English I (EOC) English II (EOC) English III Additional English Recommendations: 1. Choose a challenging level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals. 2. The 4th English should be a bridge between high school and postsecondary goals. Humble ISD recommends taking a college-level course at least by senior year for those students planning on going to college.
Math Graduation Requirements Algebra I (EOC) Recommendations: 1. Choose challenging math courses that will prepare you for your career goals. 2. The 4th math course should be a bridge between high school and postsecondary goals. Geometry Algebra 2 and 1 additional credit Humble ISD recommends taking a college-level course at least by senior year for those students planning on going to college.
Science Graduation Requirements Biology (EOC) 1 credit lab-based course 2 additional credits Note: Students may not take IPC after taking Chemistry or Physics. Recommendations: 1. Choose a challenging level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals. 2. Students may take either IPC or Biology their freshman year. Laboratory-based Courses: 1. IPC 2. Chemistry 3. AP Chemistry 4. Physics 5. Principles of Physics 6. AP Physics
Social Studies Graduation Requirements Recommendations: 1. 2. World History or World Geography 3. U.S. History (EOC) Humble ISD recommends four years of social studies beginning with World Geography. Choose a challenging level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals. If students/parents wish to skip a year of social studies, Humble ISD recommends skipping the freshman year. U.S. Government and Economics Note: All students are required to take US History in the junior year.
OTHER Graduation Requirements 2 Credits LOTE Recommendation: 1 Credit Physical Ed. 1 Credit Fine Art Total of 26 Credits Humble ISD recommends beginning your foreign language requirement in your sophomore year unless you ve already begun foreign language in middle school.
Languages Other Than English (2 credits required) Choose from: Spanish French German American Sign Language (ASL)* * Not available to 9th graders at KHS Must take 2 years of the SAME language Ex: Spanish 1 & Spanish 2 Begin i n 10th
Fine Arts (1 credit required) Choices Art Theater Arts or Tech Theater Orchestra Band Choir Dance 1 or Drill Team Principles and Elements of Floral Design* *Not available to 9th graders Notes Fall semester of Band can count as PE ½ credit OR as a Fine Arts ½ credit Dance 1 gives students credit in BOTH Fine Arts & PE
Physical Education (1 credit required) PE Classes Athletics (any school sport) Choices Cheerleading PE Fall semesters of Band Junior ROTC 1 Drill Team or Dance 1 Off-Campus PE through approved vendor (requires application)
Plan for your extracurricular activities! Agriculture Athletics Cheerleading Debate Drill Team Fine Arts JROTC Once you ve met the standard credit requirement, additional courses count as electives
Plan for your Endorsement All students must choose an Endorsement. Each Endorsement requires a series of courses. Most of these courses have a required sequence. Students may earn more than one Endorsement. See your Planning Guide for specific Endorsement requirements.
What is an endorsement?? An endorsement is a broad area of study It s a bit like a college major
Why choose so early? Having a plan early allows you the chance to take advantage of all the opportunities that exist in Humble ISD. Choosing your path early does not lock you into that path. You can change your mind! Exploring options early gives you a chance to figure out what you like and what you don t.
Endorsements Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Service Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Multi-Disciplinary *Student may earn multiple endorsements
Beyond High School? High school graduation requirements and college admission requirements are sometimes different. Therefore, it is VERY important for parents and students to check the specific admission requirements for any college a student may be interested in attending.
Bridges The Future AHEAD Helps Us Get It All Done! www.bridges.com is the tool that Humble ISD uses to help our students explore a wide variety of career options and make plans to achieve his or her goals from school or from home! A motivated student who chooses a pathway is a more focused, achievement-oriented student. www.bridges.com Portfolio name: humble + 6 digit ID (Ex: humble123456) Password: 6 digit ID (Ex: 123456)
What should I do now? Keep your grades up and continue to work hard. Choose an endorsement. This will be the basis of your 4-year plan. Ask questions Your current counselor and future KHS counselor can help! Talk to your parents about your interests and future plans. Review the endorsements and course requirements on the Humble ISD website and on Bridges.
For more specific information on the graduation plans Career and Technology Flow Charts Or The Humble ISD Course Planning Guide
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