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Welcome to Seven Lakes High
School Home of the Spartans
Class of 2023
HOW CAN YOU GET READY? •Plan appropriately •Know yourself •Which courses are for you? •Choose wisely
MATERIALS NEEDED • Course Catalog • 9th Grade Course Request Sheet • Course Worksheet form • Electronic signature (parent/student) for endorsement • Note: It is recommended that you make your course selections in pencil.
ADOPT THE SEVEN HABITS OF
SUPER SUCCESSFUL SPARTANS
1. Go to Class on time
2. Do all of your homework
3. Go to tutorials
4. Listen in class
5. Take good notes
6. Ask for help
7. Always retest
EARNING CREDITS Grades always count. When you pass a class, you earn a credit. You earn credits each semester. Your GPA & class rank are calculated for college application purpose from all semester averages It is posted your junior year – 2.5 years so….. What you do in 9th grade DIRECTLY affects your opportunities for higher education following high school.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE • 1st period Algebra 1 • 2nd period World Geography Pre-AP • 3rd period Elective • Lunch Lunch • 4th period Biology • 5th period Spanish 1 • 6th period English 1 Pre-AP • 7th period Football • All classes are about 50 min with a 7 min passing period
TAKING ALL PRE-AP CLASSES AND STRUGGLING WITH
TIME MANAGEMENT VS. TAKING PRE-AP CLASSES YOU
ARE STRONGEST IN AND ENJOY THE MOST:
GPA is just as important to colleges as is whether a student takes Pre-AP/AP courses.
• Sample 9th grade schedule: • Sample 9th grade schedule:
• Class Grade GP • Class Grade GP
Pre-AP English: 88 B 4.0 English: 95 A 4.0
AP Human Geo 83 B 4.0 AP Human Geo 90 A 5.0
Pre-AP Biology 85 B 4.0 Pre-AP Biology 93 A 5.0
Pre-AP Geometry 89 B 4.0 Pre-AP Geometry 90 A 5.0
AP Comp Sci (elective) 87 B 4.0 AP Comp Sci (elective) 90 A 5.0
Spanish 2 (elective) 93 A 4.0 Spanish 2 (elective) 93 A 4.0
Soccer (PE) 100 A 4.0 Soccer (PE) 100 A 4.0
9th grade GPA 4.0 9th grade GPA 4.57
FISH CAMP/SPARTAN
SPECTACULAR
Freshman Orientation (Fish Camp) will be in early
August.
Tour the campus
Have fun
Make friends
Spartan Spectacular – pick up “unofficial schedule” attend
pep rally
KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR Mr. Dedrick Linwood dedrickmlinwood@katyisd.org Counselor A-L Mrs. Mary Castellucci marycastellucci@katyisd.org Counselor M-Z
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION The Foundation High School Program + Endorsement (FHSPE) Katy ISD Freshman Class of 2019 - 2020 Information for Students and Parents
THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:
BASIC INFORMATION
• All students must choose an endorsement in one of 5 areas at the time
they enter 9th grade.
• Katy ISD students must select the endorsement along with their course
selections. Student’s endorsement must have electronic parent
signature.
• The endorsement should be selected based on the student’s individual
interests and goals.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 11-14THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:
BASIC INFORMATION
• Students will have the opportunity to change the endorsement if they
so choose. Courses may or may not change.
• The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and
signed by the parent through the electronic signature process.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 11-14GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
22 Foundation Credits + 4 Endorsement Credits = 26 Total Credits
2019-2020 Course Catalog, page 10THE FHSP + ENDORSEMENT
COURSE/CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
English – 4 credits Physical Education – 1 credit
• English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced English
Math – 3 credits Health – .5 credit (KISD
• Algebra I, Geometry, and an additional/advanced
requirement)
math Electives – 4.5 credits, including
Science – 3 credits • A communication skills component
• Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry,
or Physics, and one additional/advanced science + Endorsement (4 additional
Social Studies – 3 credits credits)
• US History, .5 credit government, .5 credit Students are expected to earn an endorsement in
economics, and either World History or World one of 5 areas. Each endorsement requires:
Geography
• a 4th math credit
LOTE – 2 credits
• Credits must be in the same language • a 4th science credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit • 2 additional electives
2019-2020 Course Catalog, page 9COURSE NOTES • PE substitutions – All students must earn one PE credit. The following are approved PE substitutions: – Athletics – Fall semesters of Marching Band I and Marching Band II – Fall semesters of Color Guard I and Color Guard II – Dance I – Dance Team Training I – Dance Team I, – Cheer – 1st year (if PE credit has not already been earned), or – NJROTC – 1st year.
COURSE NOTES
• Health – Health is a Katy ISD-required course for all students.
• Communication Skills – Students on the FHSPE must have a communication skills
component. The communication skills component can be satisfied through any of
the following courses:
– Professional Communications,
– Communication Applications,
– Debate,
– Oral Interpretation,
– Professional Standards in Agribusiness,
– Teen Leadership,
– Theatre, or
– Dual Credit Speech
Look for to identify courses marked that satisfy the communication skills componentTHE 26-CREDIT FHSP + ENDORSEMENT
DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
(DLA)
A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful
completion of:
• All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus
• The requirements of at least one endorsement, including
• Algebra II among the four required math credits, and
• A fourth science credit
A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) to be
considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a Texas public
college or university.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, page 10, under “Recognitions”A student whose class rank* is in the top 10 percent of the
graduating class may be eligible for automatic admission
consideration at a Texas public college or university.
TOP *Class rank must be based on the student’s rank at the end of
the 11th grade, middle of 12th grade, or at high school
10% graduation, whichever is most recent at the college or university’s
application deadline.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37• A student in the Top 10% of the graduating class is
eligible for automatic admission consideration at
Texas public colleges and universities, with the
exception of the University of Texas at Austin.
TOP • Students in the graduating classes of 2019 and 2020
who rank in the Top 6% of their class are eligible for
10% automatic admissions consideration at the
University of Texas at Austin.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37Requirements to qualify for automatic admission
consideration:
• Complete the FHSP + Endorsement, including the
Distinguished Level of Achievement,
• Earn a satisfactory ACT or SAT score,
TOP • Submit the application before the college or
university’s deadline, and
10% • Provide a final high school transcript verifying
completion of the FHSP + Endorsement, including
the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37THE ENDORSEMENTS • STEM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Math) • Business & Industry • Public Services • Arts & Humanities • Multidisciplinary Studies
STEM SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATH
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
PUBLIC SERVICES
ARTS & HUMANITIES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
CHOOSING COURSES
FOR NEXT YEAR
1. Choose or review your endorsement,
2. Choose courses from the required subject areas.
• English,
• Math,
• Science,
• Social Studies
3. Choose courses from other areas to completely
fill all seven class periods.
4. If one course marked (sem) is selected, a
second (sem) course is also required.CHOOSING COURSES
FOR NEXT YEAR
• Warning! You cannot repeat a course
for which you have already earned credit.
No credit is awarded for a duplicated
course.
• Review your credits and course
selections with your counselor.CHOOSING COURSES
FOR NEXT YEAR
• Students must be mindful of their graduation plan and
endorsement requirements.
• Choose core (required) courses and enough courses
from other areas to complete seven full class periods.
• If one course marked (sem) is selected, a second
(sem) course is also required.
• Review the course catalog when making selections.
• List alternate choices in the spaces provided.
• Turn in course selection sheets according to campus
instructions.
• The student will meet to review credits and finalize
course requests with the school counselor.CHOOSING COURSES
FOR NEXT YEAR
• Review the course catalog when making course
selections.
– Pay special attention to “Selecting Courses for
the Next School Year” on page 35, including
the “Schedule Changes” information
• List alternate choices in the spaces provided.
• Discuss your endorsement choice and course
selections with your parents and your school
counselor!
• Turn in the course selection sheet as instructed
by your campus.CHOOSING COURSES:
P.E. & FINE ARTS
• For student athletes, only one athletics program
should be chosen on the course selection sheet.
• Band requires special consideration:
• If the student is in band but not in athletics, select
the band option that gives fall PE credit and spring
Fine Arts credit;
• If the student is in both athletics and band, the band
option for the full year Fine Arts credit .
• If the student is going to take a first year dance
course for PE credit, choose the appropriate dance
course number listed under the Athletics heading.COURSE VERIFICATIONS
FOR NEXT YEAR
• Students will receive a course verification
sheet later in the spring semester.
• The course verification sheet lists course
selections for 2019–2020 as well as the
endorsement.
• Review all course requests and the
endorsement for accuracy.
• Make any changes on the verification sheet.
• List alternate choices in the order of
preference.
• Turn in the course verification sheet as
instructed.COURSE VERIFICATIONS
AND SCHEDULE CHANGES
Course verification is the time to
change requests if they are needed.
Schedule changes requested after this
time will be honored for a limited
number of reasons.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, page 33, under “Schedule Changes”FINAL NOTES http://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/Documents/Course_Catalog_2019-2020.pdf
Research shows…
students who are
involved in school
are more successful!
Seven Lakes has over 100 clubs
and organizations
to choose from.
JOIN ONELINK to SLHS CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS CURRICULUM RELATED CLUBS NON-CURRICULUM CLUBS
LET’S GET INVOLVED
Art Classes:
Art 1
Drawing 1,2,3 (Art 1 Prerequisite)
Painting 1,2,3 (Art 1 Prerequisite)
Ceramics 1,2,3 (Art 1 Prerequisite)
Sculpture 1,2,3 (Art 1 Prerequisite)
Advanced Placement Classes:
(11th and 12th Grade only with prerequisites)
Drawing
2-D Design
3-D
Advanced Placement Art History
Example of Competitions:
Fort Bend County Fair Auction
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Texas Youth Art Month
Scholastic Art Contest
Visual Scholastic Art Contest
Come and Join the Fun!Business & Industry Endorsement
Courses for Freshman
Business Information Principles of Business, Touch Systems
Management (BIM) Marketing and Finance Data Entry (TSDE)
(1 credit) (PBMF) (1 Credit) (½ Credit)
-Develop professional business -Project based life lessons in -Keyboarding by touch with
documents integrating all personal finance and an emphasis on accuracy and
programs, and preparing an introduction to the speed, create professional
e-portfolio. business world. format documents
-Microsoft Office Specialist 2016
Certification FREE
Benefits: provides employable Benefits: money management, soft Benefits: improves work
skills essential for college and work skills for college and workplace proficiency and time
readiness. success. management.
Club/Organization Association | FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA competitors are required to have a business course credit)Course Grade Prerequisite AP Description
Level Test?
*AP CS Principles 9-12 Algebra 1 Yes Computer Science theory. Minimal
(2006) coding. Project Based course
*Computer 9-12 Algebra 1 No Coding basics through objects and
Science I (2000) classes.
*AP Computer 9-12 Geometry Yes Advanced Object Oriented
Science A (2008) Pre-AP Programming (2 credits – Math & LOTE)
*Pre-AP CS Data 10-12 AP CSA No Data Structures
Structures (2001)
Pre-AP CS 11-12 Data No Contemporary Programming
Independent Structures techniques
Study
*meets the LOTE creditCTE Career Pathways: STEM – STEM ENDORSEMENT
Architecture – Pathway Option to Meet STEM Endorsement
Principles of Practicum in
Architectural
Applied Architectural Design I Design II
Architectural
Course 8029 / Grades 10-12 Design
Engineering 9th Grades 11-12 At Miller
1 credit At Miller
If taken in Jr. High – next Grades 11-12
class is Engineering 2 credits 2 Credits
Design and Presentation
Engineering – Pathway Option to Meet STEM Endorsement
Principles of Engineering Engineering Practicum
Applied Design & Science in STEM at
Engineering 9th Presentation Grades 10-12 Miller
If taken in Jr. High – Course: 8602 Prerequisite: Grade 11-12
next class is Grades 9-12 Engineering Design & Prerequisite:
Engineering Design Prerequisite: Principles Presentation Engineering
and Presentation Science
of Applied Engineering
As a 9th graderFAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
COURSES:
Principles of Human Services
9th-10th grade, 1 Credit
Principles of Education & Training
9th-10th grade, 1 Credit
*This is a prerequisite to the Teaching Practicum
FCCLA is our Student Leadership ClubSEVEN LAKES
FFA
Opportunities for
students to:
•Develop Leadership
•Earn Money
•Raise an Animal
Project
•Travel
•Compete
•Make friends and find
a place to belong
*Principles of
Agriculture, Food &
Natural ResourcesLANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
• American Sign Language I, II and • Extracurricular Opportunities Include:
III
• Chinese I, II, III Pre-AP and AP • ASL: Club and Honor Society
• Chinese: Club and Honor Society
• French I, II, III Pre-AP and AP • French: Club and Honor Society
• German : Club and Honor Society
• German I, II, III Pre-AP and AP • Spanish: Club and Honor Society
• Spanish I, II, III, III Pre-AP, AP
Language and AP LiteratureMEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Course Description The Medical Terminology course, is a Career
and Technology Education class (CTE), is
designed to introduce students to the structure
of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes,
word roots, singular and plural forms, and
medical abbreviations. The course allows
students to achieve comprehension of medical
vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures,
human anatomy and physiology, and
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