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Joan Stevenson Jones College & Career CounselorKaren Peery Lead Counselor

GOHS Counseling Team

Class of 2024:

4 Years + 4

months

Graduation will be here quickly!

225 Weeks

1580 Days

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLANwith Endorsement(s)

SUBJECT Credits Required

English 4.0

Mathematics 4.0

Science 4.0

Social Studies 4.0

Foreign Language 2.0

Fine Arts 1.0

Physical Ed or substitute 1.0

Health 0.5

Electives 5.5

Total 26.026 Credits Required

for Graduation

EARNING CREDITS

Grade Credits Required

9th Grade 0-5.510th Grade 6-11.511th Grade 12-17.512th Grade 18 and upGraduation 26 or more

COURSE LEVELS

Basic College Prep

Classes ½-1 hour HW per class period

More Rigorous College

Prep Classes that

prepare for AP Classes

1-2 hours HW per class period

College level classes that

earn both high school and

college credit

3-4 hours HW per class period

College level classes that

may earn college credit

with a high enough AP

test score

3-4 hours HW per class period

Success in Advanced Courses

requires students to be able to:

Prioritize academics

Be Independent Learners

Manage multiple assignments at the same time

Complete homework with little supervision or help

Be Self Disciplined

Self Advocate

HONORS COURSES

Core Classes

Electives

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Honors English 1Honors Algebra 1Honors BiologyHonors World Geo

Honors English 2Honors GeometryHonors ChemistryHonors World Hist

Honors Algebra 2Honors PreCalculus

Honors PreCalculusHonors Multivariable CalculusHonors GovtHonors Economics

9th Grade 10th-12th GradesHonors Year 3 LOTEsHonors Anatomy & PhysiologyHonors Computer Science 1

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CORE

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Human Geography

AP World HistoryAP Statistics

AP English 3AP Calculus AB/BCAP StatisticsAP US HistoryAP Physics 1

AP English 4AP Govt/EconomicsAP Calculus AB/BCAP Statistics

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

AP Princip of Computer Sci

AP Art HistoryAP Principles ofComputer Science

AP StatisticsAP European HistoryAP PsychologyAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Environmental ScienceAP Principles of Comp ScienceAP Computer Science 1AP Art HistoryAP Art ClassesAP Music TheoryAP Spanish 4

AP StatisticsAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics C: MechanicsAP Environmental ScienceAP Principles of Comp SciAP Comp Science 1AP Art ClassesAP Art HistoryAP Music TheoryAP Year 4 LOTEAP Spanish 4 or 5

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ELECTIVES

DUAL CREDIT

11th Grade 12th Grade

English 3 (1301)College AlgebraPreCalculusUS History

English 4 (1301)English 4 (2332)College AlgebraPreCalculus

PSATRead=460Math=510

TSIRead=351Math=350Writ=3404+ Essay

Texas Success Initiative given by Lone Star College with select dates given at GOHS

College Credit earned with a 70 or higher in the course

GPA & RANKGradeRange

LetterGrade

APDC Honors Level

90-100 A 6.0 5.0 4.0

80-89 B 5.0 4.0 3.0

75-79 C 4.0 3.0 2.0

70-74 D 3.0 2.0 1.0

Below 70 F 0 0 0

Weighted v Unweighted GPANote: GPA is calculated with semester grades only.

ADVANCED COURSE AGREEMENT

Consider the workload and time commitment carefully because schedule changes are limited.

The ACA will be made available at the end of the 3rd Nine Weeks.

Students choosing Honors, AP or Dual Credit Course(s) will be required to complete this form online through Parent Access Center.

MANAGE TIME

GET ORGANIZED

GET INVOLVED!!

USE YOUR RESOURCES

COMMUNICATE

CHOOSE COURSES WISELY

CORE CLASSES for 9th GRADE

*Required for Graduation

Math Sequence

Algebra 1*

Geometry*

Algebra 2*

PreCalculus

Calculus AB/BC

Math Electives

College Algebra

AP Statistics

Multivariable Calculus

ELECTIVES H=Half Year Course*Course has PrerequisiteAP=Advanced PlacementK=Career & Tech Ed$=Course Fee

ATHLETICSAll Sports, Drill Team, Marching Band, and Color Guard are Double Blocked.

Try outs are required for most

sports. Please consult the coach

of each sport.

ENDORSEMENTS

Arts &

Humanities

Business &

IndustryMultidisciplinary

Studies

Public

ServiceSTEM

An endorsement is an area of

interest.

Texas colleges require students to have 1

endorsement and to meet all other graduation

requirements.

MULTIDISCIPLINARYENDORSEMENT

Every student in Conroe ISD receives the Multidisciplinary

Endorsement due to CISD requirements of the 4X4:

4 Credits English4 Credits Math4 Credits Science4 Credits Social Studies

Cosmetology

Hospitality & Tourism

Computer Science

Engineering

Arts/Audio Visual &

Communication

Business Management

Journalism

AgricultureArchitecture & Construction

TransportationHealth

Sciences

Education & Training

For more information please go to: https://gohs.conroeisd.net/guidance-counseling

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE)

FINDING BALANCE

4 YEAR PLANS &COURSE SELECTION SHEETS

Year 1 of 4YP should be updated in Student Access

Center

Course Selection Sheet is required to be completed and is due to History Teachers at

York on Jan 30, 31 or Feb 3

GOHS Counselors will

be meeting with all 8th

graders at York

Students created 4 Year Plans in November with York Counselors

COURSE SELECTION RESOURCES

Orange Day1st Period 7:20-8:55

3rd Period 9:02-10:40

5th Period 10:47-12:53

Lunch A 10:47-11:12

B 11:20-11:46

C 11:53-12:19

D 12:27-12:53

7th Period 1:00-2:35

Alternating Day Schedule

Blue Day2nd Period 7:20-8:55

4th Period 9:02-10:40

6th Period 10:47-12:53

Lunch A 10:47-11:12

B 11:20-11:46

C 11:53-12:19

D 12:27-12:53

8th Period 1:00-2:35

GOHS Counselors will be

at York Jan 30, 31, & Feb

3 to meet 1:1 with each

8th grade student.

Parent Help Night at

GOHS from 4:00 to 6 PM

February 10th

Come and Go

An award-winning film that

probes into the vulnerable

corners of family life and depicts

messy struggles over social

media, video games and

academics. The film offers

solutions on how we can help

our kids navigate the digital

world. (runtime about 67-minutes)

FEBRUARY 6th

9:30 AMGOHS LGI

Overcoming Overwhelm

Presented by Ana AmosGOHS Counselor

• Jan 30, 31, Feb 3Course Selection Sheets Due &

Meeting with GOHS Counselors

• April 1 Verifications of Course Selections & Advanced Course Agreement Available

• April 17Deadline for all course request changes and for Advanced Course Agreements