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COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

The Foundation High School Program + Endorsement (FHSPE)

Katy ISD Freshman Class of 2018 - 2019 Information for Students and Parents

THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: BASIC INFORMATION

• All FHSPE students must choose an endorsement in one of 5 areas at

the time they enter 9th grade.

• Katy ISD students will select the endorsement along with their course

selections.

• The endorsement should be selected based on the student’s individual

interests and goals.

2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 11

THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: BASIC INFORMATION

• Students will have the opportunity to change the endorsement if they

so choose.

• The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and

signed by the parent.

2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 11

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 22 Foundation Credits + 4 Endorsement Credits = 26 Total Credits

2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 10

THE FHSP + ENDORSEMENT

COURSE/CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

English – 4 credits

• English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced English

Math – 3 credits

• Algebra I, Geometry, and an additional/advanced

math

Science – 3 credits

• Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry,
• r Physics, and one additional/advanced science

Social Studies – 3 credits

• US History, .5 credit government, .5 credit

economics, and eitherWorld History or World Geography LOTE – 2 credits

• Credits must be in the same language

Fine Arts – 1 credit

Physical Education – 1 credit Health – .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

• ne of 5 areas. Each endorsement requires:
• a 4th math credit
• a 4th science credit
• 2 additional electives

2018-2019 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.

2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 10, under “Recognitions”

THE 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
• ption 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 2018–2019 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.

2018-2019 Course Catalog, page 35, under “Schedule Changes”

FINAL NOTES

http://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/Documents/Graduation%20Requirements/2018-2019%20Course%20Catalog_FINAL_8x10.pdf