Elkins High School Course Selection Its a great

Elkins High School Course Selection It’s a great day to be a Knight!

Graduation Requirements Foundation + Endorsements 26 credits Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 credits, must include: 1 endorsement, algebra 2, and a 4 th science credit. Must be DLA to be “Top 10%” for automatic admission to a Texas public university. Foundations only 22 credits No Endorsement Scoring Satisfactory on the 5 EOC tests: Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2, and US History

Why is 9 th grade important for my future? Grades determine your GPA and Class Rank used for postsecondary opportunities!! ***Every year counts!

What is a Credit? Credits are what move students to the next grade towards graduation. �A full year course will earn you 1 credit (1 credit awarded at the end of the year) Ex. English 1, World Geography �A semester course will earn you a ½ credit (½ credit awarded at the end of the semester) Ex. Health, Professional Communications

Required Core Courses: � English – 4 � Math – 4 � Social Studies – 3** ◦ Universities still want 4 � Science – 4 � Health/Speech -. 5 each � Fine Art – 1 � PE or substitutions – 1 � Foreign Language – 2 of the same � Electives – 5 � Endorsements fall under electives

Post High School Advisement � Several of the listed courses may not be “required” by HB 5 � Counselors will be advising students in alignment with what the 4 year institutions require. � To date, colleges are requiring the 4 x 4 graduation plan.

What is an Endorsement? � An Endorsement is the personal part of a student’s high school experience. They are what are known “majors” in college – the subjects that students are most interested in and do the best in. These classes give specialized knowledge and skills to prepare students for higher education and careers!

Endorsement Pathways Business and Industry Endorsement Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources Arts, Audio Video & Communications Architecture & Construction Business Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Journalism/Yearbook/Newspaper/Broadcast Marketing Manufacturing Transportation & Logistics

Related Careers for Business and Industry Endorsement � Who: students interested in agriculture, business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture. � Related Careers: Accountant, Aircraft Controller, Interior Design, Electrician, Chef, Architect

Public Service Endorsement Cosmetology Human Services Health Science Law & Public Service JROTC

Related Careers Public Service � Who: Students who love helping others and are interested in law enforcement, firefighting, education, the military, and government. � Related Careers: Teacher, Social Worker, Fire Fighter, Private Investigator, Animal Control Worker, Mental Health Counselor.

Arts and Humanities Endorsement Pathways in: Art, Theater, Choir, Color Guard, Dance, Band, Orchestra, World Language, Social Studies, etc.

Related Careers Arts and Humanities � Who: Students interested in fine arts, world languages, and social studies. � Related Careers: Actor, Movie Director, Translator, Ambassador, Musician.

Multidisciplinary Endorsement Students have to choice to select from a variety of electives to satisfy this endorsement, or complete the 4 x 4, or complete 4 AP or dual credit courses. This endorsement pathway provides students with the opportunity to earn an endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas. The options include a coherent sequence or series of courses designed to prepare students for college course work.

STEM Endorsements CTE – Project Lead the Way (Engineering) *PLTW has an agreement with College Board regarding the rigor of the courses. Math Science Tech Apps

Related Careers STEM � Who: Students considering a career in engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving. � Related Careers: Robotics Technician, Computer Programmer. Medical Researcher, Engineer, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Environmentalist.

New Technical Education Center James Reese Center to be opening Fall of 2019 � Many programs will require pre-requisite courses New Programs Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources � Energy and Natural Resource Tech, Oil and Gas Production Pre- Requisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Electrical Technology, HVAC, Plumbing No pre-requisite required Arts, Audio Video Technologies, and Communications Audio Video Production I and II, Graphic Design Pre-requisite: Principles of AAVTC

� Education and Training ◦ Instructional Practices and Practicum ◦ Pre-requisite: Principles of Human Services Health Science Pharmacology, Health Science Clinical, EMT Pre-requisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology Hospitality and Tourism Culinary, Hospitality Services No Pre-requisite Human Services Cosmetology I and II, Barbering I and II No pre-requisite Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Automotive, Diesel Equipment, Maritime Science No Pre-requisite

� Information Technology ◦ Computer Maintenance, Computer Networking Lab, Computer Programming, Principles of Cybersecurity ◦ No pre-requisite Law and Public Safety Criminal Investigation, Disaster Response, Court Systems and Practices, Law Enforcement, Firefighting No pre-requisite Manufacturing Welding I and II No pre-requisite STEM Robotics I and II No Pre-requisite

Online Course Selection � Online input window: Jan. 22 nd - Feb. 23 rd � Your student’s current counselor at the middle school campus will train and assist students with inputting course selections online and completing their 4 year plans. � Parents must log into Skyward Family Access to sign their student’s endorsements selection.

Typical Freshman Schedule � English 1 � Algebra 1 or Geometry � World Geography � Biology � Endorsement Course � Health and Speech � PE/Athletics � 7 credits

� Review your course choices and enter them in Skyward. Be sure that you have 7 credits. Do not forget that if you choose a semester course you will need another one to pair with it. � List alternate elective choices from 1 -6 in order of preference. � Turn in course selection sheet with your chosen endorsement. Be sure to have parent signature! � Contact your 8 th grade counselor if you have any questions – they are very knowledgeable!

GET INVOLVED-Do not wait until your senior year to join activities! Apply for our special programs such as AVID, PALS (11 th and 12 th grade), and the Tech Center (11 th and 12 th grade) !! *Volunteer YES Service Organization at school *Join a club/team at school *Part time jobs

REMINDER � Middle school counselors will field any questions 8 th graders have about online input. High school counselors will not have access to 8 th grade student selections until later in the year. � If students want to make a change after inputting their courses online, they must print their schedule, make the correction, obtain a parent signature and return it to their middle school counselor. Please note that students have 2 opportunities to change course choices (March and April).

Questions � Thank us!! you for taking your time to come meet