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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

• pportunities 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

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 11-14

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 + 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

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

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 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-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 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 professional format 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 Grade Level Prerequisite AP Test? Description *AP CS Principles (2006) 9-12 Algebra 1 Yes Computer Science theory. Minimal

• coding. 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 Independent Study 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 9th

If taken in Jr. High – next class is Engineering Design and Presentation

Architectural Design I

Course 8029 / Grades 10-12 1 credit Architectural Design II Grades 11-12 At Miller 2 credits Practicum in Architectural Design At Miller Grades 11-12 2 Credits

Engineering – Pathway Option to Meet STEM Endorsement

Principles of Applied Engineering 9th

If taken in Jr. High – next class is Engineering Design and Presentation As a 9th grader

Engineering Design & Presentation

Course: 8602 Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Principles

• f Applied Engineering

Engineering Science

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Engineering Design & Presentation

Practicum in STEM at

Miller Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Engineering Science

FAMILY & 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 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 TERMINOLOGY

Course Description

The Medical Terminology course, is a Career and Technology Education class (CTE), is designed to introduce students to the structure

• f 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.