welcome class of 2018 principal: mark grisdale. graduation requirements christy maeker coordinator...
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Welcome Class of 2018
Principal: Mark Grisdale
Graduation Requirements
Christy MaekerCoordinator of Counseling and Psychological Services
http://www.katyisd.org/Documents/HB%205%20-Presentation.pdf
9th grade counts – don’t wait until it’s too late!!!You will pass your classes if you adopt:
The Habits of Super Successful Students
1. Go to Class on time2. Do all of your homework3. Go to tutorials4. Listen in class5. Take good notes6. Ask for help7. Always retest
Kuder Navigator Career Planning System Internet based information system to
provide lifelong career planning Free to all KISD high school students Forms in Counselors’ Office Up-to-date information about careers,
colleges, majors, military opportunities, and financial information
Can be used from home if you have access to the internet
REMINDERS Be realistic in your course selections. Read the catalog carefully for prerequisites
and other information. Get your teacher’s advice on whether to take
Academic or Pre-AP classes in their subject area.
Please note the guidelines on exiting AP or Pre-AP courses. Make wise choices now – Schedule changes
will be difficult. List at least three alternate choices for classes. Include your email address & phone number.
Sample Schedule
1st period Algebra 12nd period World Geography Pre Ap3rd period Orchestra/Theatre/ Fine Arts Lunch Lunch4th period Biology5th period Spanish 1/Foreign Language6th period English 17th period Athletics/PE
Sample Schedule 1st period Algebra 1 2nd period World Geography Pre Ap 3rd period Band (PE Credit Fall/Fine Arts
in the Spring) Lunch 4th period Biology 5th period Spanish 1/Foreign Language 6th period English 1 7th period Athletics Ex: Football/Volleyball
Sample Schedule
1st period Algebra 1 2nd period World Geography 3rd period Art I Lunch Lunch 4th period Biology 5th period French 1 6th period English 1 Pre AP 7th period Health/PE
Need help with… what to take?
Complete your course request sheet in pencil.
See your 8th grade counselor if you have questions
Counselors will be seeing many students. Please be patient.
Make sure you choose an endorsement.
Your Course Request Sheet Is Due On:
Friday, February 28, 2014
Don’t be late!
Academic Extracurricular Honors/Awards Newspaper Articles Colleges Scholarships
File
Future Planning
Focus on the importance of high school Make good academic decisions Get involved in extracurricular activities Start developing a student resume
which includes activities, awards, and honors
Become familiar with careers that relate to your interests and abilities
Enrichment and Tutorials
Students can attend enrichment each week for extra help.Students request a pass beforehand.
Teachers provide tutorials either in the mornings or afternoons. Schedule is posted online and students may go to any teacher that is offering tutorials.
Class of 2018Grade Level Classifications
0 – 5.0 Credits = 9th Grade
5.5 – 11.5 Credits = 10th Grade
12.0 – 18.5 Credits = 11th Grade
19.0 – 26+ Credits = 12th Grade
Subject Sem. Grade 2nd Semester Grade
English 78 70
Algebra 85 70
W. Geo. PreAP 91 85
Biology 82 62
PE 95 95
Theatre 93 92
Study Hall N/A N/A
Credits: 5.5 Credits
Earning Credits Grades count always. When you pass a class, you earn a
credit. You earn credits each semester. Your GPA & class rank are calculated
from all semester averages.( posted junior year)
What you do in 9th grade DIRECTLY affects your college possibilities.
Calculating a GPA
Subject Sem. Grade Grade Points
English 78 2
Algebra 85 3
W. Geo. PreAP 91 5
Biology 82 3
PE 95 4
Theatre 93 4
Study Hall N/A N/A Total Grade Points 21
21/6=3.5 for the semester
See page 24 of Course Catalog
Research shows that students who are involved in school are more successful!Get involved!!
Katy Summer Academic Term
High School:Classes will meet Monday through Thursday Exception: Friday June 20 classes will be in session.Semester 1 – June 17-June 30Semester 2 – July 1-July 17 (July 4-Holiday)
Location:Mayde Creek HS: AcademicMorton Ranch HS: EOC remediation
Additional Information will be posted as it becomes available.
Off Campus PE Interested students should let their counselor know
if they are planning to take off campus PE. 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
Off Campus PE
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.
Counseling Department Information
Please check the counselor webpage regarding updates
Twitter Tompkins Counselors @OTHSCounselors
Remind 101
Grab your cellphone! Enter this number (469) 203-8054 Text this message
@othscounse
