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Course Selection Information The Foundation High School Program + Endorsement (FHSPE) Katy ISD Freshman Class of 2018-2019 Information for Students and Parents
The foundation high school program: Basic information All FHSPE students must choose an endorsement in one of 5 areas at the time they enter 9 th grade. Katy ISD students will select the endorsement along with their course selections. The endorsement should be selected based on the student s individual interests and goals. 2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 11
The foundation high school program: Basic information Students will have the opportunity to change the endorsement if they so choose. The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent. 2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 11
Graduation credit requirements 22 Foundation Credits + 4 Endorsement Credits = 26 Total Credits 2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 10
English 4 credits English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced English Math 3 credits Algebra I, Geometry, and an additional/advanced math Science 3 credits Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry, or Physics, and one additional/advanced science Social Studies 3 credits US History,.5 credit government,.5 credit economics, and either World History or World Geography LOTE 2 credits Credits must be in the same language Fine Arts 1 credit The FHSP + Endorsement Course/credit requirements Physical Education 1 credit Health.5 credit (KISD requirement) Electives 4.5 credits, including A communication skills component + Endorsement (4 additional credits) Students are expected to earn an endorsement in one of 5 areas. Each endorsement requires: a 4 th math credit a 4 th science credit 2 additional electives 2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 9
Course notes PE substitutions All students must earn one PE credit. The following are approved PE substitutions: Athletics Fall semesters of Marching Band I and Marching Band II Fall semesters of Color Guard I and Color Guard II Dance I Dance Team Training I Dance Team I, Cheer 1 st year (if PE credit has not already been earned), or NJROTC 1 st year.
Course notes Health Health is a Katy ISD-required course for all students. Communication Skills Students on the FHSPE must have a communication skills component. The communication skills component can be satisfied through any of the following courses: Professional Communications, Communication Applications, Debate, Oral Interpretation, Professional Standards in Agribusiness, Teen Leadership, Theatre, or Dual Credit Speech Look for to identify courses marked that satisfy the communication skills component
The 26-credit Fhsp + Endorsement
Distinguished Level Of achievement (DLA) A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful completion of: All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus The requirements of at least one endorsement, including Algebra II among the four required math credits, and A fourth science credit A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university. 2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 10, under Recognitions
The Endorsements STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
STEM Science Technology Engineering Math
Business & Industry
Public services
Arts & Humanities
Multidisciplinary studies
Choosing courses for NEXT year 1. Choose or review your endorsement, 2. Choose courses from the required subject areas. English, Math, Science, Social Studies 3. Choose courses from other areas to completely fill all seven class periods. 4. If one course marked (sem) is selected, a second (sem) course is also required.
Choosing courses for NEXT year Warning! You cannot repeat a course for which you have already earned credit. No credit is awarded for a duplicated course. Review your credits and course selections with your counselor.
Choosing courses for next year Students must be mindful of their graduation plan and endorsement requirements. Choose core (required) courses and enough courses from other areas to complete seven full class periods. If one course marked (sem) is selected, a second (sem) course is also required. Review the course catalog when making selections. List alternate choices in the spaces provided. Turn in course selection sheets according to campus instructions. The student will meet to review credits and finalize course requests with the school counselor.
Choosing courses for next year Review the course catalog when making course selections. Pay special attention to Selecting Courses for the Next School Year on page 35, including the Schedule Changes information List alternate choices in the spaces provided. Discuss your endorsement choice and course selections with your parents and your school counselor! Turn in the course selection sheet as instructed by your campus.
Choosing courses: P.E. & Fine Arts For student athletes, only one athletics program should be chosen on the course selection sheet. Band requires special consideration: If the student is in band but not in athletics, select the band option that gives fall PE credit and spring Fine Arts credit; If the student is in both athletics and band, the band option for the full year Fine Arts credit. If the student is going to take a first year dance course for PE credit, choose the appropriate dance course number listed under the Athletics heading.
Course verifications for next year Students will receive a course verification sheet later in the spring semester. The course verification sheet lists course selections for 2018 2019 as well as the endorsement. Review all course requests and the endorsement for accuracy. Make any changes on the verification sheet. List alternate choices in the order of preference. Turn in the course verification sheet as instructed.
Course verifications and schedule changes Course verification is the time to change requests if they are needed. Schedule changes requested after this time will be honored for a limited number of reasons. 2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 35, under Schedule Changes
Course Selection
Communication Skills Requirement Professional Communications Teen Leadership (High School Only) Debate Oral Interpretation Professional Standards in Agribusiness Theatre Dual Credit Speech Health is a Katy ISD requirement
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) The Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) is earned through successful completion of: All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus The requirements of at least one endorsement, including Algebra II among the four math credits, and A fourth science credit The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for a student to be eligible for the Top 10% and for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.
Course Catalog 9 th Grade Course Request Sheet Note: It is recommended that you make your course selections in pencil
English Credit English 1 English 1 Pre-AP English 1 Pre-AP/GT
Math Credit Algebra 1 (Pre-AP not offered) Geometry, Geometry Pre-AP, or Geometry Pre-AP/GT Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Pre-AP, Algebra 2 Pre-AP/GT
Science Credit Biology Biology Pre-AP, or Biology Pre-AP/GT
Social Studies Credit World Geography World Geography Pre-AP, or World Geography Pre-AP/GT AP Human Geography or AP Human Geography GT *GT Students who decide to NOT take AP Human Geography will be exited in this subject area for the 2018-2019 school year Note: Students may not take BOTH World Geography AND AP Human Geography
Two credits of the same foreign language are required to graduate Spanish Spanish for Spanish Speakers French German American Sign Language Chinese
1 credit required to graduate: Band Choir Orchestra Theater Arts or Technical Theater Art 1 & Advanced Art Courses Dance & Drill Team Training Digital Arts & Animation
Football Basketball Cross Country Track Soccer Baseball (fall semester) Volleyball Softball Tennis Swimming Diving Golf Wrestling Note: Sign up for the sport that comes first Students are required to tryout for most sports.
Interested students should let their high school counselor know if they are planning to take off campus PE. (Submit appropriate paperwork to OTHS by the 5 th class day in August) QUALIFYING CRITERIA CATEGORY I: Requires a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week of exceptional or high quality participation by the student (comparable to Olympic training level) Student is allowed to miss one period of the school day
CATEGORY II: Requires a minimum of five (5) hours per week of appropriate participation by the student (i.e. swimming, gymnastics, ballet, etc.). The student is not allowed to miss any part of the school day for participation in this type of program. You will submit this information by the fifth school day in August to your high school counselor.
Consider Your Endorsement You will choose three electives Make sure you have three full year electives Ex: health/photojournalism; PE/Touch System Data Entry If want to be on yearbook staff, must take journalism If want to be considered for staff photographer, must take photojournalism. Ag: Princ Ag, Food and Natural Resources 8110
1 st period Algebra 1 2 nd period World Geography Pre AP 3 rd period Orchestra/Theatre/ Fine Arts Lunch Lunch 4 th period Biology 5 th period Spanish 1/Other Language 6 th period English 1 7 th period Athletics/PE
Complete your course request sheet in pencil. See your 8 th grade counselor if you have questions. Jr High Counselors will meet individually with each student. Make sure you choose an endorsement. This is not the appropriate time to contact a high school counselor.
You will receive a course verification sheet later in the spring. The course verification sheet lists course selections and endorsement for 2018 2019. The selected endorsement appears as an additional course Review all selections for accuracy. Make any necessary changes on the verification sheet. List alternate choices in the order of preference. Turn in the course verification sheet as instructed by your current campus. This will be the final time that you will be allowed to make changes.
Students may request a change in course selections for the following reasons only: 1. Error in scheduling on part of school, such as data entry error; 2. Student failure in a prerequisite course; 3. Change in program (athletics, fine arts, etc.); 4. Level changes as recommended by teachers and school counselor with parental knowledge 5. Student did not meet standard on the STAAR/EOC, or did not meet standard on the benchmark test.
Students are required to pass the following STAAR/EOC Exams: English I (9 th ) Biology (9 th ) Algebra I (8 th if taken in Jr High; Others 9) English II (10 th ) US History (11 th Grade) *Students who do not earn passing STAAR/EOC scores in 8 th grade will be placed in a STAAR course in the fall. This course will count as an elective credit.
OTHS Falcon Night is Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30pm Course Selection Due Date: SLJH February 1 to Science Teachers SLJH Counselors will meet with students Feb 5-22, 2018 Course Verifications sent home on March 5, 2018 Course Verifications due on March 9, 2018 This is the last time you can change your schedule
KATY SUMMER ACADEMIC TERM 2018 High School Summer Campuses: Original Credit & Credit Recovery: TBD EOC & TAKS Remediation Clinics: TBD Katy Virtual School Registration on February 1, 2018 2018 Summer School Dates: TBD
KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL Typically costs $200.00 per semester Online Registration begins on February 1, 2018. Courses incoming freshmen students can take online: Foundations of Fitness, Health, PE Individual and Team Sports, Professional Communications, World Geography http://www.katyisd.org/dept/technology/instructiona ltechnology/katyonline/pages/registration.aspx
REMINDERS If a student takes World Geography over the summer, they will not be allowed to sign up for AP Human Geography during the school year.
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