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Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2021

Preparing for High School Graduation & Beyond. Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2021. WWJH to TMHS. A Day at TMHS. 7:40am – 2:50pm 7 periods each day 50 minute classes 5 minutes passing time Each student assigned counselor & assistant principal according to last name.

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Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2021

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  1. Preparing for High School Graduation & Beyond Tomball Memorial High School Class of 2021

  2. WWJH to TMHS

  3. A Day at TMHS • 7:40am – 2:50pm • 7 periods each day • 50 minute classes • 5 minutes passing time • Each student assigned counselor & assistant principal according to last name

  4. Plan For The Future Grade 9 • Talk to your current teachers and counselor • Attend 9th Grade Orientation (in August) • Strive for good grades • Remember your GPA begins with 9th grade • Become involved – make an impact

  5. Classification Requirements for 10th Grade Minimum of 6 credits

  6. 9th Grade Portfolio Meetings Gives the counselor a chance to get to know the student early in his/her high school career so she can help the student plan for his/her post-secondary goals Introduces the student to different courses/career clusters that will help him/her to explore career options/interests Gives parents and students an idea of the high school timeline Facilitates dialogue between parent and student about the student's post-secondary goals Helps the student to see the importance of a four-year plan Explains the different graduation plans including STAAR/EOC testing

  7. Graduation Requirements Starting with the Class of 2018

  8. Foundation Graduation Program 4 credits ELA 3 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits LOTE 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit PE .5 credits Health .5 credits Speech 4 credits Electives TOTAL: 22 credits

  9. Endorsements • STEM • Business & Industry • Arts & Humanities • Public Services • Multidisciplinary

  10. Distinguished Level of Achievement • 4 credits in Math (Algebra 2) • 4 credits in Science • Curriculum requirements for Foundation & at least 1 Endorsement area • *Mandatory to be eligible for the top 10% Automatic Admission

  11. Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for: • In a Dual Credit course • In Bilingualism/Biliteracy • On an AP test or IB exam • On the PSAT, the SAT or the ACT • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

  12. Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and • CTE Engineering or • Computer Science or • Mathematics or • Science or • Combination

  13. STEM Endorsement with CTE Pathway

  14. Business & Industry Career and Technical Education • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. • Clusters • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction • Business Management and Administration • Finance • Manufacturing • Marketing or

  15. Business & Industry (continued) • English • Four English elective credits including three levels in one of the following areas: • Debate or • Advanced Journalism: Newspaper or • Advanced Journalism: Yearbook or • Combination • A coherent sequence of four credits from the above programs

  16. Business & Industry Suggested CTE Pathways - Agriculture

  17. Business & Industry Suggested CTE Pathways – Manufacturing, Architecture, Construction

  18. Business & Industry Suggested CTE Pathways – Business, Finance, Marketing

  19. Business & Industry Suggested CTE Pathway – Hospitality Culinary Arts

  20. Public Services • Career and Technical Education • A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. • Clusters • Education and Training/Human Services or • Health Science or • Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps • Four courses in JROTC

  21. Public ServicesSuggested CTE Pathway – Education and Training

  22. Public ServicesSuggested CTE Pathways – Health Science

  23. Arts and Humanities • Social Studies • Five Social Studies credits or • Foreign Languages • Four Levels of the same language other than English or • Two levels of the same language other than English and two levels of a different language other than English or • Fine Arts • Four credits from one or two disciplines of fine arts

  24. Multidisciplinary Studies • Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education or • Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or • Four credits in Advanced Placement or dual credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Other Languages, or Fine Arts

  25. Typical 9th Grade Schedule • English I • Math (Algebra I, Geometry) • Science (Biology) • Social Studies (World Geography) • PE or PE Substitution course • Graduation Requirement or Elective • Graduation Requirement or Elective

  26. PAP Frequent Questions Who can take PAP classes? Classes are openenrollment; however, student, parent, counselor, and current subject teacher input is imperative. What if a student is struggling in a PAP class? A student may choose to exit a PAP course: a. After the 3rd week of school b. At the end of the first six weeks c. At the end of the semester Is there any limit to the number of PAP courses one can take? No but must consider the student’s needs and overall course load.

  27. PAP classes? Please consider these guidelines. • PAP classes are demanding. • Must be self-motivated and an independent worker. • Must be willing to spend hours out of class completing research, projects and supplemental reading. • Must have good study skills and time management (use a planner and keep up with long-term projects).

  28. STAAR End-of-Course exams (EOC) will be given in the following core subjects at the end of the school year during which students are enrolled in each course: • English I (Grade 9) • English II (Grade 10) • US History (Grade 11) • Biology (Grade 9) • Algebra I

  29. English • English I (Regular or PAP)

  30. Social Studies • World Geography (Regular or PAP)

  31. Science • Biology I (Regular or PAP) • Chemistry PAP

  32. Math • Algebra I (Regular or PAP) • Geometry PAP • Algebra II PAP

  33. Other Languages Spanish French German

  34. Athletics or P.E. • Live within TISD boundaries and be registered at Tomball Memorial High School. • Must have physical completed on UIL form – TISD physicals will be held Spring 2017. • $20.00 fee for transportation and security Guidelines for UIL Athletic Participation

  35. Athletics • All 9th grade athletes (B & G) will sign up for the appropriate Athletic Class if they intend to participate • All participants MUST have a physical before participation. TISD provides a date in the spring for ALL athletes in the district to get a physical on our campus at a very discounted rate. • All students intending to participate in the Athletic Trainer’s program must meet with our certified Athletic Trainers and get approval and class period of assignment. • Direct all questions and inquiries to TMHS Athletics Office – 281-357-3230 – ext. 1190

  36. Athletics Football Cross Country Track Golf Volleyball Basketball Soccer Tennis Swimming Softball Baseball

  37. Health • Health or Principles of Health Science • Required for graduation • 0.5 credit • May take any year in high school

  38. Speech/Professional Communications • Communication Applications • Debate 1 • Professional Communications

  39. Fine Arts Electives Art Band Choir Dance Orchestra Theater Technical Theater

  40. English/Journalism Electives • Debate 1 • Journalism • Photojournalism (1/2 credit)

  41. Career & Technology Electives • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction • Business/Finance/Marketing • Computer Science • Culinary Arts • Education & Training/Human Services • Health Science/HOSA • Information Technology • PLTW Engineering • ROTC

  42. TMHS Registration • TMHS Counselors will be at WWJH on Jan. 31. • Students make adjustments to their four core classes as necessary. • Students will select three electives along with two alternates. • Students will bring home a verification sheet on Feb. 6th and can make changes as necessary. • Consult with current teachers and counselor for recommendations or questions.

  43. 2017-2018

  44. 2017-2018

  45. Don’t overload 9th grade schedule • Consider extra curricular activities when selecting classes • Talk to your current teachers and counselor • Schedule change deadline: February 16, 2017 No changes will be accepted after 3:00pm.

  46. DON'T FORGET... NO Schedule Changes After February 16, 2017

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