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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 time2. Do all of your homework3. Go to tutorials4. Listen in class5. Take good notes6. Ask for help7. 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:• Class Grade GP
Pre-AP English: 88 B 4.0 AP Human Geo 83 B 4.0 Pre-AP Biology 85 B 4.0 Pre-AP Geometry 89 B 4.0 AP Comp Sci (elective) 87 B 4.0 Spanish 2 (elective) 93 A 4.0 Soccer (PE) 100 A 4.0
9th grade GPA 4.0
• Sample 9th grade schedule:• Class Grade GP
English: 95 A 4.0 AP Human Geo 90 A 5.0 Pre-AP Biology 93 A 5.0 Pre-AP Geometry 90 A 5.0 AP Comp Sci (elective) 90 A 5.0 Spanish 2 (elective) 93 A 4.0 Soccer (PE) 100 A 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
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION The Foundation High School Program + Endorsement(FHSPE)
Katy ISD Freshman Class of 2019 - 2020Information 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 11-14
THE 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 11-14
GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
22 Foundation Credits + 4 Endorsement Credits = 26 Total Credits
2019-2020 Course Catalog, page 10
THE FHSP + ENDORSEMENTCOURSE/CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
English – 4 credits• English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced EnglishMath – 3 credits• Algebra I, Geometry, and an additional/advanced
mathScience – 3 credits• Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry,
or Physics, and one additional/advanced scienceSocial Studies – 3 credits• US History, .5 credit government, .5 credit
economics, and either World History or World Geography
LOTE – 2 credits • Credits must be in the same languageFine Arts – 1 credit
Physical Education – 1 creditHealth – .5 credit (KISD requirement) Electives – 4.5 credits, including• A communication skills component
+ Endorsement (4 additional credits)Students are expected to earn an endorsement in one of 5 areas. Each endorsement requires: • a 4th math credit• a 4th science credit• 2 additional electives
2019-2020 Course Catalog, page 9
COURSE 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 component
THE 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”
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37
TOP 10%
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.
*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 graduation, whichever is most recent at the college or university’s application deadline.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37
TOP 10%
• 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.
• Students in the graduating classes of 2019 and 2020 who rank in the Top 6% of their class are eligible for automatic admissions consideration at the University of Texas at Austin.
2019-2020 Course Catalog, pages 36-37
TOP 10%
Requirements to qualify for automatic admission consideration:
• Complete the FHSP + Endorsement, including the Distinguished Level of Achievement,
• Earn a satisfactory ACT or SAT score,
• Submit the application before the college or university’s deadline, and
• Provide a final high school transcript verifying completion of the FHSP + Endorsement, including the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
THE ENDORSEMENTS
• STEM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Math)
• Business & Industry
• Public Services
• Arts & Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Studies
STEMSCIENCE • 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 ONE
LINK 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-DAdvanced Placement Art History
Example of Competitions:Fort Bend County Fair Auction
Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTexas Youth Art MonthScholastic Art Contest
Visual Scholastic Art Contest
Come and Join the Fun!
Business & Industry EndorsementCourses for Freshman
Business Information Management (BIM)(1 credit)
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (PBMF) (1 Credit)
Touch Systems Data Entry (TSDE)(½ Credit)
-Develop professional business documents integrating all programs, and preparing an e-portfolio.-Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 Certification FREE
-Project based life lessons in personal finance and an introduction to the business world.
-Keyboarding by touch with emphasis on accuracy and speed, create professionalformat documents
Benefits: provides employable skills essential for college and work readiness.
Benefits: money management, soft skills for college and workplace success.
Benefits: improves work proficiency and time management.
Club/Organization Association | FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA competitors are required to have a business course credit)
Course GradeLevel
Prerequisite AP Test?
Description
*AP CS Principles (2006)
9-12 Algebra 1 Yes Computer Science theory. Minimalcoding. Project Based course
*Computer Science I (2000)
9-12 Algebra 1 No Coding basics through objects and classes.
*AP Computer Science A (2008)
9-12 Geometry Pre-AP
Yes Advanced Object Oriented Programming (2 credits – Math & LOTE)
*Pre-AP CS Data Structures (2001)
10-12 AP CSA No Data Structures
Pre-AP CS IndependentStudy
11-12 Data Structures
No Contemporary Programming techniques
*meets the LOTE credit
CTE Career Pathways: STEM – STEM ENDORSEMENT Architecture – Pathway Option to Meet STEM Endorsement
Principles of Applied Engineering 9thIf taken in Jr. High – next class is Engineering Design and Presentation
Architectural Design ICourse 8029 / Grades 10-121 credit
Architectural Design II Grades 11-12At Miller 2 credits
Practicum in Architectural Design At Miller Grades 11-122 Credits
Engineering – Pathway Option to Meet STEM Endorsement
Principles of Applied Engineering 9thIf taken in Jr. High –next class is Engineering Design and PresentationAs a 9th grader
Engineering Design & PresentationCourse: 8602 Grades 9-12Prerequisite: Principles of Applied Engineering
Engineering ScienceGrades 10-12Prerequisite: Engineering Design & Presentation
Practicum in STEM at Miller Grade 11-12Prerequisite: Engineering Science
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES:
Principles of Human Services9th-10th grade, 1 Credit
Principles of Education & Training9th-10th grade, 1 Credit
*This is a prerequisite to the Teaching Practicum
FCCLA is our Student Leadership Club
SEVEN 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 Resources
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
• American Sign Language I, II and III
• Chinese I, II, III Pre-AP and AP
• French I, II, III Pre-AP and AP
• German I, II, III Pre-AP and AP
• Spanish I, II, III, III Pre-AP, AP Language and AP Literature
• Extracurricular Opportunities Include:
• ASL: Club and Honor Society• Chinese: Club and Honor Society• French: Club and Honor Society• German : Club and Honor Society• Spanish: Club and Honor Society
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGYCourse 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 pathophysiology.
