Tonight’s Presentation Course Selection Worksheet Course Catalog

Tonight’s Presentation Course Selection Worksheet Course Catalog

The Foundation High School Program Endorsement (FHSP E) 2024-2025 Course Selection Information for High School Students and Parents

KHS Counselors

Foundation High School Program Endorsement Graduation Requirements (26 credits) English – 4 credits English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced English Physical Education – 1 credit Math – 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, and 2 additional/advanced Health – 0.5 credit (KISD requirement) maths Science – 4 credits Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry, or Physics, and 2 additional/advanced sciences Social Studies – 3 credits US History, 0.5 credit Government, 0.5 credit Economics, and either World History or World Geography LOTE – 2 credits Credits must be in the same language Fine Arts – 1 credit Electives – 6.5 credits one elective must have a communication skills component Endorsement: - Students are expected to earn an endorsement in one of 5 areas. Each endorsement requires electives related their specific endorsement.

Basic Information All students must choose at least one endorsement at the time they enter 9th grade. There are multiple pathways to complete each endorsement. The pathway should be selected based on the student’s individual interests and goals. Students may change and/or confirm the endorsement(s) along with their course selections each year. Many students will earn multiple endorsements. For students unsure of endorsement, choose Multidisciplinary.

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 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.

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

Top 10% Rule 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 with the exception of the University of Texas at Austin, which is top 6%. *Class rank must be based on the student’s rank at the end of the 11th grade, middle of 12th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the college or university’s application deadline.

Katy ISD Grading Scale The alphabetic identification for scores 70-79 is a C. Students in the top 10% will be provided their numeric class rank in the spring semester of their junior year. Transcripts will include the numeric class rank only for students in the top 10%. Students beyond the top 10% will be provided their quartile rank in the spring semester of their junior year.

Gifted and Talented Typical Secondary Course Pathway The courses listed below are for students who have been identified Gifted & Talented through the Grade Math Katy ISD screening process. ELA Science Social Studies 8th 8th grade Math Algebra I-GT Algebra II-GT 9th Algebra 1 Geometry KAP/GT AP PreCalculus-GT English 1 KAP/GT Biology KAP/GT AP Human Geography GT 10th Geometry KAP/GT Algebra II KAP/GT AP Statistics-GT English 2 KAP/GT Chemistry KAP/GT AP World History GT 11th Algebra II KAP/GT AP PreCalculusGT or AP Statistics-GT AP Calculus BC-GT AP English Language & Comp GT AP Physics I GT AP Biology GT AP Chemistry GT AP Environmental GT AP US History GT 12th AP PreCalculusGT or AP Statistics-GT AP Calculus BCGT or AP Statistics-GT Multi Variable Calculus KAP/GT AP English Literature & Comp GT AP Physics II GT AP Biology GT AP Chemistry GT AP Environmental GT AP Macroeconomics GT AP Microeconomics GT AP Government GT Students identified as GT who self-select out of a GT course option at any time will be exited from that content area. Students who take World Geography KAP or World History KAP at any time, summer included, will be exited from GT identification in Social Studies.

Miller Career & Technology Center is a central site for innovative CTE courses not available at the home campuses. MCTC courses are only available for 11th and 12th grade students. Students must apply and be accepted to MCTC courses. Many MCTC courses require specific prerequisites. MCTC Course Catalog

Dual Credit Courses If you are interested in taking Dual Credit Courses through HCC as a 9th grader, you and your parents need to attend the Dual Credit informational meeting on February 14th at 6:30 PM in the Katy High School Commons.

Choosing Courses for Next Year You will choose your courses in SchooLinks Course Planner (in MyKatyCloud) The Course Planner and course catalog will be available to view in SchooLinks beginning February 5th. Course descriptions & prerequisites are outlined in the SchooLinks course catalog. Every student will meet with the school counselor to review credits and finalize course requests.

Choosing Courses for Next Year 1.Choose or review your pathway that leads to your endorsement. 2.Choose courses from the required subject areas English Math Science Social Studies 3.Choose courses from other areas to fill all SEVEN class periods 4.Courses marked (sem) are one-semester courses. If one course marked (sem) is

Course Availability Students will be allowed to choose any course listed Notice on the course selection worksheet provided they have met prerequisite and grade requirements. Due to campus staffing, some courses may not be offered at all or may ONLY be offered (asynchronously) online. Counselors will notify students of course availability as they receive updated course information. At that time, students can opt to keep the online option or change to an alternate course. Don’t forget to list alternate courses in SchooLinks!

Choosing Courses for Next Year Warning! You cannot repeat a course for which you have already earned credit. Pay close attention to courses that have prerequisites. Counselors will meet individually with students to review course selections and answer questions.

Schedule Changes Schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year will be allowed only in the following cases: 1. Error in scheduling by the school (data entry error) 2. Student has not met course prerequisites 3. Student has already earned credit for the course 4. Change in program (athletics, fine arts, etc.) 5. Level changes as recommended by the teacher and counselor, with parent and principal approval 6. Student did not meet standard on STAAR/EOC exam.

Choosing Your Core Classes: Choose the appropriate level for English 1, Math, Science, & Social Studies. If you’re in Algebra 1, you will take Geometry next. If you are in GT Social Studies, you will take AP/GT Human Geography in 9 th grade. Teachers are your best resource to help determine if KAP is the right choice for you. Choose courses for all four years. You will review this yearly with your counselor and can make changes.

Choosing Your Other Classes: After core classes, you have three more spots to fill in your schedule. Choose an elective that aligns with your pathway. Start or complete required foreign language. Consider completing PE, Health/Leadworthy, or Fine Art credit.

Foreign Language Options: Katy High School only offers Spanish, French, German, & American Sign Language (ASL) on campus. If you took Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 & 2 as an 8th grader, you can sign up for Spanish for Speakers 3 & 4 in 9th grade. Chinese and Latin will only be offered as an online course. KHS typically has a lot of interest in ASL. Historically we cannot accommodate all ASL 1 requests. It may be offered as an online option for 9th graders. It is imperative that you give us an alternate course in the case that ASL 1 is not available.

PE Options: Students can earn PE credit from: PE class (Lifetime Recreation & Outdoor Pursuits) Athletics Multi-sport athletes – students can only be in one athletic period during the day. Select the sport whose season comes first. Counselors will adjust schedules as seasons transition. For all athletic programs, students must have a physical & UIL paperwork completed on RankOne. Some sports may require summer practice or tryouts. PE Substitution Courses (Band, Dance, Color Guard, ROTC, & Off-Campus PE) Cheerleading requires instructor approval at tryouts so students cannot choose this course. If a student makes the squad, counselors will add the course for you.

Fine Arts Options: Students can earn fine arts credit from: Band or Jazz Band Orchestra Choir Theatre Arts 1 or Technical Theatre 1 Art Color Guard Dance or Dance Team Training Digital Art & Animation Floral Design, AP Art History, AP Music Theory (10th-12th Grade Options) Art Appreciation (KVS only)

Fine Arts – Special Considerations Band and Color Guard require 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. 7051 and 7011B (Band) 7811 and 7801B (Color Guard) If the student is in both athletics and band, select the band option for the full year Fine Arts credit. 7011 – A&B (Band) 7801 - A&B (Color Guard) 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. 5505 (Dance 1) or 5506 (Dance Team Training 1)

Health Credit Health (one-semester course) Principles of Health Science (fullyear course) For students interested in any health science program (Clinical Rotation, EMT, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, or Medical Assistant), Principles of Health Science is a required prerequisite.

Communication Skills Component One of your electives must fulfill a communication component: Leadworthy (one-semester) Professional Communications (onesemester) Dual Credit Professional Communications (one-semester) Theatre Arts 1 (full-year) Debate 1 (full-year)

Electives Students must complete 6.5 total electives to graduate. Second, third, and fourth year of athletics, band, choir, etc. count as elective credits. Remember to select electives that align with your intended endorsement or pathway.

Counselor Meetings Remember that counselors will meet with you individually to review your course plan. Compile a list of questions to review with your counselor at this meeting.

Choosing Your Classes Complete your course selection worksheet for 9th grade classes using the course selection sheet Enter your 9th grade selections in the Course Planner in SchooLinks from February 5th - February 19th Use the Course Catalog to complete the remainder of your 4-Year course plan You will meet individually with your counselor to discuss your plan.

Tonight’s Presentation Course Selection Worksheet Course Catalog