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8 th grade Transition to High School

8 th grade Transition to High School. During the last legislative session, changes were made to graduation plans and state assessments through House Bill 5.

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8 th grade Transition to High School

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  1. 8th grade Transition to High School

  2. During the last legislative session, changes were made to graduation plans and state assessments through House Bill 5. • This meeting will help identify the graduation plan (endorsement) options available to Klein ISD students so that parents may help their student select the best option for their desired academic pursuit.

  3. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT Revised February 3, 2014

  4. Endorsement Areas • ARTS AND HUMANITIES Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history and fine arts. • BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Information technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, architecture, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, vet science, culinary arts and hospitality. • MULTIDISCIPLINARY This endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas. • PUBLIC SERVICE Health science occupations, education, law enforcement, cosmetology, and JROTC • STEM Science, Technology-including computer science, Engineering, and advanced Math.

  5. FOUNDATION PLAN COURSES Revised February 3, 2014

  6. Requirements to Graduate • Earn the 26 required State Credits • Pass all 5 EOC tests

  7. Required 5 EOC Tests • Algebra 1 • English 1 • English 2 • Biology • US History

  8. Students Entering 9th Grade •Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement area and creates a Four Year Plan with their 8th grade counselor.

  9. FOUR YEAR PLAN Revised February 3, 2014

  10. Pre-AP/AP/Dual Credit • Rigorous coursework & more homework • “Extra” grade points • Be better prepared for college AP/Dual Credit • Used for Performance Acknowledgment • Earn college credit

  11. Required Coursework • 1 year of PE or Equivalent • PE • Athletics • Cheerleading (S1 only) • ROTC (substitution) • Drill Team (substitution) • Marching Band (S1 only, sub.) • Can earn up to 4 PE/Equivalent credits

  12. Required Coursework • 2 years of the same Foreign Language • Spanish • French • German • Latin • 1 year of Fine Arts • Art • Band • Choir • Dance • Orchestra

  13. Major Reyes / Sgt. Fuentes Air Force JROTC 1 Credit (elective or PE) • Be a Part of a Winning Team • Wear Uniforms 1x per wk (furnished free to students) • Develop & polish leadership skills • ROTC scholarship opportunity • Field Trips • Advanced enlistment opportunity in Armed Service

  14. Career and Technical Education(CTE) cutting-edge, rigorous courses that prepare students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers

  15. Why take CTE? • Participate in hands-on, real-world training • Join student organizations and gain leadership experience • Learn the soft skills colleges and employers seek • Build your resume and portfolio • Be better prepared for college and career by saving time and money • Obtain possible scholarships • Earn business and industry recognized certifications for employment • Earn core graduation credits in Science, Fine Arts, and Speech • Graduate with an Endorsement in Business/Industry, STEM, or Public Services

  16. Sample CTE Certifications

  17. 9th Grade Courses 2014-2015 Semester Touch System Data Entry Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance Money Matters Principles of Human Services Retailing & E-tailing Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Professional Communications Principles of Construction (KF only) Principles of Manufacturing (KF & KO only) Full year Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Business Information Management 1 Concepts of Engineering & Architecture ROTC

  18. Graduation Endorsements / CTE Programs of Study

  19. Graduation Endorsements / CTE Programs of Study

  20. Begin with the End in Mind • What is your career interest? • What CTE Programs of Study and/or specialized schools of choice will prepare you for your postsecondary education and/or career training? • Which Endorsement will you earn? • Plan NOW!

  21. Schools of Choice • International Baccalaureate (Klein Oak) • International Business Academy (Klein Forest) ** Application process required.

  22. Online Data Entry Meet with Counselor Bring Course Request Form Review at home via Parent Connection

  23. FAQ • For more information please visit: • The Klein HS counselor Webpage at: www.kleinhs.kleinisd.net

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