Klein Oak High School SAMPLING OF ENDORSEMENT COURSES AND ELECTIVES

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1 Klein Oak High School SAMPLING OF ENDORSEMENT COURSES AND ELECTIVES

2 You need 1 Fine Arts credit to graduate from High School.Which one will it be?

3 What are my choices? Require previous experience BAND ORCHESTRA Do not require previous experience CHOIR DANCE THEATRE VISUAL ART

4 Placement in a band class is by audition. Auditions are in May. Everybody in the band program participates in marching band from August November with a few exceptions. From November on, classes still meet daily but perform separately. You can participate in BAND and SPORTS simultaneously. Talk to a High School Band Director to find out how. Participation in marching band can also fulfill your P.E. credit required to graduate.

5 CONTINUING IN BAND LEADS TO Marching Band Jazz Band Symphony Orchestra Pit Orchestra (School Musical) Region Band and Region Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Contest Concerto Competition Spring Travel International Baccalaureate Music

6 ORCHESTRA Placement in an ORCHESTRA class is by audition. Auditions are in May, requirements are published in April after UIL. Auditions are not mandatory; however, if you do not audition you will be placed in the lowest freshmen orchestra. You can participate in ORCHESTRA and OTHER ELECTIVES simultaneously. Talk to a High School Orchestra Director to find out how.

7 Continuing in Orchestra leads to Chamber Orchestra Symphony Orchestra (Strings and Winds/Brass/Percussion Combined) Masterworks Concert Region Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Concerto Competition Pit Orchestra (School Musical) Spring Travel Int l Bacc Music

8 CHOIR All freshmen sign up for CHOIR I Placement in a choir class is by audition. All boys will be placed in Men s Choir Less experienced girls will be placed in Cantare Girls with experience may audition for Bel Canto

9 Continuing in Choir leads to.. Chamber Choir Jazz Choir Madrigal Dinner School Musical Pops Show Region Choir Solo and Ensemble Contest Spring Travel Int l Bacc Music

10 DANCE No previous experience required. PE or FINE ARTS credit available for ALL Experienced and Beginners are welcome! Beginners start in Principles of Dance I Experienced Dancers are placed in an advanced class by audition

11 Continuing in Dance leads to WHAT S AVAILABLE IN DANCE AT OAK Principles of Dance 1 Beginners Advanced Partners in Dance Dance Crew Oak Break Krew Dance Company Klein Oak Dance Company Dance Team - Strutters World Dance Studies - IB Dance (Jrs/Srs ONLY)

12 THEATRE No previous experience required Acting I Technical Theatre I Production Class by audition only

13 Continuing in THEATRE leads to Acting II, III, IV, Production Class Technical Theatre II, III, IV Theatre Arts IB Theatre Productions - Comedy Drama Musical Theatre One Act Play Technical and Crew Work

14 VISUAL ART No previous experience required Art I or Art II taken in Intermediate School DOES NOT fulfill HS Fine Arts Requirement Art I taken in Intermediate School may allow you to begin High School in Art II Art I prerequisite for all other art classes

15 Continuing in Visual Art leads to Drawing Painting Ceramics Sculpture Photography Digital Art & Animation Advanced Placement Art Int l Baccullaureate Art Dual Credit Art History

16 AFJROTC CURRICULUM Four Year Program (A) Aerospace Science = 40% (B) Leadership Education = 40% (C) Wellness Education = 20% * *PE Credit for taking JROTC (year 1)

17 AFJROTC Aerospace Science (A) Aerospace Science Aviation History Science of Flight Exploring Space Cultural Studies Survival

18 AFJROTC Leadership (B) Leadership Education Traditions, Wellness and Foundations of Citizenship Communication, Awareness and Leadership Life Skills and Career Opportunities Principles of Management Drill and Ceremonies

19 AFJROTC Wellness (C) Wellness Education Active, healthy lifestyles National standards based on age and gender Physical training program to reach fitness goals

20 AFJROTC COMMUNITY SERVICE Houston Food Bank Wreaths Across America Relay for Life Wings Over Houston Airshow KO student tablet roll-out/pick-up 9/11 Flag Display Galveston Adopt-a-Beach

21 AFJROTC Activities Curriculum-In-Action trips NASA, Newk s Ranch, Military Bases, Holocaust Museum Armed & Unarmed Drill Teams Drill Team, Color Guard, Academic Rocketry Orienteering Cyber Patriot

22 AFJROTC Activities Paint Ball Competition/ PT Competition Summer Cadet Leadership Course Military Ball/Awards Banquet 5K Mud Run Tutoring Academic Bowl

23 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Criminal Justice For students interested in criminal justice careers police officers, probation officers, attorneys, jailers, 911 dispatchers, detectives, etc.

24 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security 9-11 Semester class No prerequisite Law Enforcement Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Full year credit Law Enforcement Full year credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1 Forensic Science 12 th Full year credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1, Biology, Chemistry and Approval Process

25 Correctional Services Full year credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1 or Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Court Systems and Practices Full year credit Prerequisite: Law Enforcement 1

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28 Ag. Science and FFA

29 Joining FFA was one of the best decisions I have ever made! FFA I made so many friends If there is one thing I regret, it s not getting involved sooner.

30 This image cannot currently be displayed. Agriculture Classes and FFA

31 Klein Oak Cosmetology ROOM 310 LUCILLE ROWLEY ~Sign up your Sophomore year ~Interview with Mrs. Rowley ~Enhance your people skills ~Release your creative side ~3 periods junior year ~4 periods senior year ~Save thousands compared to private beauty school Become a licensed hairstylist by graduation

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33 Family and Consumer Science Home Economics fosters the development of reflective, critical thinkers secure in dealing with the perennial practical problems of families in a global society (Gale Smith, Ph.D (2002) Curriculum and Instruction in Home Economics, UBC) Provides students with the skills that will enhance their lives for the present and future Allows students to think critically and solve problems in an ever changing society

34 Classes We Offer at Klein Oak Child Development Child Guidance Instructional Practices in Education & Training Interpersonal Studies Interior Design Fashion Design Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Principals of Human Services

35 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Child Development is a one semester course in which you learn about the development of a child from the prenatal period through adolescents. You have the opportunity to work in the preschool lab and take a Real Life mechanical baby home to experience what it would be like to have a newborn. Family and Consumer Science

36 CHILD GUIDANCE In Child Guidance you work directly with 3 & 4 year old children in a preschool lab for two class periods three times a week. Additionally, you will work at French Elementary one time a week in an elementary classroom. We celebrate all holidays and even have a field day. You must be either a junior or senior to take this class and love to work with children. Family and Consumer Science

37 INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN EDUCATION & TRAINING Instructional Practices in Education and Training is the perfect class for you if you want to become a teacher one day. You will directly work at either Zwink Elementary or Hildebrandt Intermediate as a student teacher three days a week. This class takes field trips to different universities to visit their education departments. College representatives come as guest speakers to share their knowledge in the field of education and give tips on the application process.

38 INTERPERSONAL STUDIES Interpersonal Students is a course that investigates life and how one relates to life. The course covers, selfawareness, family types, mental health, dating relationships, dating violence, consequences of premarital sex, and communication.

39 INTERIOR DESIGN This course addresses selecting and planning living environments. Topics include: elements and principles of design related to interiors, housing and architecture; floor planning skills; creating functional, safe, and aesthetic spaces; housing to meet special needs; furniture and appliances, kitchen designs; evaluating housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and ownership options.

40 FASHION DESIGN Fashion Design 1-current fashion trends, sketching, hand and machine sewing, designers and careers in fashion Advanced Fashion 2 and 3-fabric and patterns, making fashion with recycled materials, advanced clothing construction, fashion history, window displays and fashion shows.

41 LIFETIME NUTRITION & WELLNESS Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is a one semester lab course which allows students to learn cooking skills necessary to promote a lifetime of wellness. There are many fun, friendly competitions that will take place among the students such as KO Chopped and Cupcake wars competitions. Cooking labs are done almost every week.

42 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. This is the only 9 th grade course offered in Family and Consumer Sciences.

43 Family and Consumer Science classes can influence career choices such as: Family Studies: Social worker, family counselor, child care worker, property manager, educator, nurse Foods & Nutrition: Food stylist, health inspector, chef, caterer, dietitian, food writer or critic, food scientist, educator, nutritionist Textiles Studies: Costume designer, interior decorator, fashion designer or illustrator, personal shopper, upholsterer, fashion merchandizer, educator

44 Concepts of Engineering & Architectural Technology Engineering Design & Presentation Design & Create Parts & Assemblies 3D Print Prototypes TSA Contest Architectural Design Floor Plans Building Design Model Building TSA Contest Animation Design & Create 3-D Models & Characters Create Animated Videos TSA Contest Robotics & Automation Design Build Program VEX Robotics

45 Computer Science Mark Roberts Derrell Dunn Dr. Cranston Christopher Skills needed for Computer Science Math skills especially Algebra Problem solving and logic skills

46 Courses offered Computer Science 1 Pre-Ap Computer Science AP Computer Science IB Computer Science HL and SL Game Programming and Design Mobile App Programming Robotics Programming

47 Competitions Active in UIL Computer Science Business Professionals of America Students can participate as a freshman Honor Society - Zeta Omicron Local Computer Science Honorary to honor students with academic excellence.

48 Computer Science 1 Introductory class using Java programming language Pre AP Computer Science Progresses more quickly than the Computer Science 1 course

49 AP Computer Science Advanced computer science class must have passed Pre- AP or Computer Science 1. IB Computer Science HL and SL Standard Level (1 year) and High Level Computer Science (2 years). Offered to Juniors and Seniors. Must be in the IB program. Broad range of computer concepts and theory.

50 Game Programming and Design Introductory programming using Gamemaker program Student will create games and understand game theory

51 Mobile Apps Students will design apps for android using Appinventor from MIT. The student will need a Gmail Account. Introductory programming skills

52 Robotics Student will create robots to solve problems using the Lego NXT system. Introductory Programming skills

53 Principles of Health Science (1 Unit) Explores health careers, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes. CPR certification offered. Prerequisite for all other classes. Health Science (2 periods all year) Clinical rotations in the community as well as rotations at a local hospital Medical Terminology (.5 Unit) An intensive study of the medical language

54 Problems & Solutions in Health Science/Certified Pharmacy Technician Prepares you to take the certification exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician ($10 to $12 per hour to start) 12 th grade, 1 unit Problems & Solutions in Health Science/Certified Nurse Assistant Prepares you to take the certification exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. ($10 to $12 per hour to start). 12 th grade, 1 unit

55 Practicum in Health Science/EMT Prepares you to take the EMT Basic Certification Exam 12th grade, 2 periods full year World Health Research 11 th & 12 th Grade Course Examines world health problems & emerging technologies as solutions to these medical concerns

56 Foundation in Business and Industry Mrs. Ash Department Chairperson Business and Marketing Education

57 Core Courses Options - Freshman Principles of Business Marketing and Finance Touch Systems Data Entry Business Information Management Professional Communications Money Matters

58 Marketing TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD Core Courses Business Management and Administration Cluster Courses TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD AREA THIS GUIDE WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE PRINTING TRIFOLD Finance & Accounting

59 Student Organizations