Klein Collins
High School
Course Registration
for 2015-16
Incoming 9th graders
EOC
Endorsement
3 Requirements to Graduate
Earn 26 State Credits
Pass required State Courses
Pass required 5 End of Course (EOC) Exams
End of Course Exams (EOC)
You must successfully complete the following EOC
exams. Level II or above.
–English 1
–English 2
– Algebra 1
– Biology
– US History
For more information go to:
KCHS website—Testing
Credits
State Credits - count toward graduation
– 26 Credits Required
– 1 Full Year Class = 1 Credit
– 1 Semester Class = 0.5 Credit
Local Credits - do not count toward graduation
(Office Aide, Student Leadership, etc.)
Denied Credit – Student does not earn credit due
to excessive absences, despite passing grades!
Transcript
Official academic record
– Semester averages
– Total credits earned
– EOC, GPA, Rank
Send to colleges &
scholarships
GPA and Class Rank
GPA (Grade Point Average) - Grade points are
awarded in each course and will eventually be
used to calculate your GPA.
GPA determines your class rank.
Colleges consider GPA and Class Rank for
admission decisions.
Remember your GPA and Class Rank start
your 9th grade year!
FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT
Revised February 3, 2014
Suggested Courses for
9th graders
1. English 1
2. Algebra 1
3. Biology
4. W. Geography
Electives:
 PE
 Foreign Language
 Fine Arts
 Other Electives
Required Coursework
2 years of Foreign Language
– Spanish
– French
– German
– Latin
Most colleges require
2yrs of a Foreign Language
Must take 2 years of the same language or 2 years
Computer Programming Languages (Computer Science 1 and 2)
Required Coursework
1 year of Fine Art
– Art
– Band
– Orchestra
– Choir
– Theater
(Performance or Technical)
– Dance
– Color Guard
– Floral Design
Required Coursework
1 year of PE or Equivalent
– PE
– Athletics
– Cheerleading (S1 only)
– ROTC (waiver)
– Drill Team (waiver)
– Marching Band (S1 only)
–Dance
Can earn up to 4 PE credits
Athletics
9th Football, Girls Track and Girls Basketball
are the only open enrollment sport at KCHS
All other sports require tryouts and/or coach
approval
Sign up for PE until approved by coach or
tryouts occur
Coach contact information on KC website and
in your packet
Schools of Choice
• International Baccalaureate
– At Klein Oak High School
– This advanced, comprehensive program of study offers an
integrated approach to learning with an emphasis on
meeting the challenges of living and working in a global,
technological society.
• International Business Academy
– At Klein Forest High School
– A four-year, magnet program that encompasses the high
school core curriculum with additional academic courses that
emphasize business, foreign language, and global culture.
Additional information can be found on the Klein ISD website
Advanced Academics
Pre AP, AP, & Dual Credit
Rigorous coursework & more homework
Preparation of AP/DC classes
Earn college credit
Be better prepared for college
Higher GPA Scale
Consider your schedule, extra
curricular activities, and other
responsibilities.
Use Your Resources
Class Catalog & CTE Catalog
Forms and info packets
Classmates, teachers, and
family
Counselors – email, stop by
before/after school
Attend TIE Night
Course Selection Sheets
Listing of the courses available
Key
* = 1 Semester Class
+ = Approval Required
$ = Fee Required
F = Form Required
▲= Prerequisite Required
Keep for your records
Course Request List Form
List the Course Name and Course Number
7 Class Periods
– 4 Core Classes + 3 Electives
– 1 Full-year Class = 1 Period
– 2 Semester Classes = 1 Period
3 Alternates
Student and Parent Signatures
Online Data Entry
Meet with your Counselor
Bring 4-Year Plan &
Course Request Form
Review at home via
Career Cruising
FOUR YEAR PLAN
Use Pencil
Include any courses
you have taken in
Middle School that
you will receive high
school credit for
Fill in blanks with
classes you plan to
take
Check required
classes
ALL students must turn in a 4-year plan with a PARENT SIGNATURE.
Deadline for Schedule Changes
Check them carefully!
– 7 Class Periods
– Electives
Schedule Change
Deadline is June 11,2015
JUNE
11th
To Do
Complete the YELLOW Course Request Form
Turn in 4-Year Plan and Course Request Form
KCHS Website
http://kleincollins.kleinisd.net/
Check our website for announcements,
deadlines, College and Scholarship information,
other useful material.
Work Hard. Graduate!
Questions?