2023 2024 - Graduation Requirements • Secondary Program

2023

2024

Course Catalog

Graduation Requirements • Secondary Program Options

Planning Guide for Katy ISD Students, Grades 6 – 12

2023

2024

Course Catalog

Graduation Requirements • Secondary Program Options

Planning Guide for Katy ISD Students, Grades 6 – 12

The course selection booklets for the junior high school and high school are combined to give a broad view of

the secondary program. The information provided in this publication is designed to assist students and

parents in planning and making choices for the student’s high school career. The most current Course Catalog

can be found on the Katy ISD website and will contain the most up-to- date version of the document.

Information found in this printed version is current as of December 1, 2020. Considering graduation

requirements and preliminary post-secondary plans, a personalized graduation plan is developed as a team

eﬀort by the student, parents, and the school. Students and parents may review this graduation plan by

contacting the appropriate school counselor at:

Adams Jr. High (281) 234-3400 • Beck Jr. High (281) 237-3300

`Beckendorff Jr. High (281) 237-8800 • Cardiff Jr. High (281) 237-0600

Cinco Ranch Jr. High (281) 237-7300 • Haskett Jr. High (281) 234-3600

Katy Jr. High (281) 237-6800 • Mayde Creek Jr. High (281) 237-3900

McDonald Jr. High (281) 237-5300 • McMeans Jr. High (281) 237-8000

Memorial Parkway Jr.High (281) 237-5800 • Morton Ranch Jr. High (281) 237-7400

Seven Lakes Jr. High (281) 234-2100 • Stockdick Jr. High (281) 234-2700

Tays Jr. High (281) 234-2400 • West Memorial Jr. High (281) 237-6400

WoodCreek Jr. High (281) 234-0800

Cinco Ranch High School (281) 237-7000 • Jordan High School (281) 234-9000

Katy High School (281) 237-6700 • Mayde Creek High School (281) 237-3000

Miller Career & Technology Center (281) 237-6300

Morton Ranch High School (281) 237-7800 • Paetow High School (281) 234-4900

Raines Academy (281) 237-1500 • Seven Lakes High School (281) 237-2800

Taylor High School (281) 237-3100 • Tompkins High School (281) 234-1000

High Schools

(CRHS) Cinco Ranch High School

23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd. • Katy 77494 Call:

281-237-7000

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-237-7090

(JHS) Jordan High School

27500 Fulshear Bend Dr.

• Fulshear 77441

Call: 281-234-9000

(KHS) Katy High School

6331 Highway

Blvd. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-237-6700

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-237-6750

(MCHS) Mayde Creek High School

19202 Groeschke Rd. • Houston 77084

Call: 281-237-3000

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-237-3090

(MRHS) Morton Ranch High School

21000 Franz Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-7800

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-237-7800

(PHS) Patricia E. Paetow High School 23111

Stockdick School Rd. • Katy 77493 Call: 281-

234-4900

(SLHS) Seven Lakes High School

9251 S. Fry Rd. • Katy 77494 Call: 281-

237-2800

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-237-2950

(THS) James E. Taylor High School

20700 Kingsland Blvd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-3100

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-237-3170

(OTHS) Obra D. Tompkins High School 4400

Falcon Landing Blvd. • Katy 77494 Call: 281-

234-1000

9th Grade Center

Call: 281-234-1020

Choice Schools

(MCTC) Arthur Miller Career & Technology

Center

1734 Katyland Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-237-6300

(MRA) Martha Raines Academy

1742 Katyland Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-237-1500

(OAC) Opportunity Awareness Center (BTP)

Behavior Transition Program 1732 Katyland

Dr. • Katy 77493

Opportunity Awareness Center

Call: 281-237-6350

Behavior Transition Program

Call: 281-237-2300

Junior High Schools

(AJH) Joe M. Adams Junior High

4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln. • Fulshear 77441

Call: 281-234-3400

(BJH) Rodger & Ellen Beck Junior High

5200 S. Fry Rd. • Katy 77450 Call:

281-237-3300

(BDJH) Beckendorff Junior High

8200 S. Fry Rd. • Katy 77494 Call:

281-237-8800

(CJH) Cardiff Junior High

3900 Dayflower Dr. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-234-0600

(CRJH) Cinco Ranch Junior High 23420

Cinco Ranch Blvd. • Katy 77494 Call: 281-

237-7300

(HJH) Bill & Cindy Haskett Junior High

25737 Clay Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-3600

(KJH) Katy Junior High

5350 Franz Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-237-6800

(MCJH) Mayde Creek Junior High

2700 Greenhouse Rd. • Houston 77084

Call: 281-237-3900

(MDJH) T.H. McDonald Junior High 3635

Lakes of Bridgewater Dr. • Katy 77449 Call: 281-

237-5300

(MMJH) Garland McMeans Junior High

21000 Westheimer Pkwy. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-8000

(MPJH) Memorial Parkway Junior High

21203

Highland Knolls • Katy

77450

Call: 281-237-5800

(MRJH) Morton Ranch Junior High

2498 N. Mason Rd. • Katy 77449 Call:

281-237-7400

(SLJH) Seven Lakes Junior High

6026 Katy-Gaston Rd. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-2100

(SJH) Stockdick Junior High

4777 Peek Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-234-2700

(TJH) James & Sharon Tays Junior High

26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-2400

(WMJH) West Memorial Junior High

22311 Provincial Blvd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-6400

(WCJH) WoodCreek Junior High 1801

WoodCreek Bend Ln. • Katy 77494 Call: 281-

234-0800

Central Facilities

(HRA) Human Resources Annex

438 FM 1463 • Katy 77494

(ESC) Education Support Complex

(LMC) Leonard E. Merrell Center

6301 S. Stadium Ln. • Katy 77494

P.O. Box 159 • Katy 77492-0159

Education Support Complex

Call: 281-396-6000

Leonard E. Merrell Center

Call: 281-396-2562

(MAPT) Martha Lopez Aki ECI Project TYKE

6361 S. Stadium Ln. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-237-6647

(PDA) Professional Development Annex

6361 S. Stadium Ln. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-396-6000

(OLC) Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning

Center

6301 S. Stadium Ln. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-396-2460

(RSC) Robert R. Shaw Center for

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts

& Mathematics

1730 Katyland Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-396-7670

(LRET) Lester Reinecker II East Transportation

2901 Dulaney Rd. • Houston 77084

Call: 281-396-2700

(CSST) Cyndy Self South Transportation

3151 Falcon Landing Blvd. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-396-2115

(ABWT) Anna Baker West Transportation

5364 Franz Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-396-7560

(JCSA) Jeanne Coleman Student Support

Annex

4242 S. Mason Rd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-396-2610

(LEC) Mark L. Hopkins Law Enforcement

Center

20370 Franz Rd.• Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-4000

(YAC) Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences

Center

5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281

-396-7808

(BMRA) W.E. “Billy” Morgan Rodeo

Arena (LDRP) L.D. Robinson Pavilion

(VPC) Gary A. Vos Project Center

(LS) Legacy Stadium

1830 Katyland Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-396-2149

(RS) Jack F. Rhodes Memorial Stadium

1733 Katyland Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-396-6380

(CM&O) Central Maintenance & Operations

20380 Franz Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-396-2500

(CM&OA) Central Maintenance & Operations

Annex

20400 Franz Rd. • Katy 77449

(SSC) Support Services Complex

5364 Franz Rd.• Katy 77493

Instructional Technology

Call: 281-396-7408

Nutrition & Food Service

Call: 281-396-6240

Publications & Printing

Call: 281-396-6250

Warehouse-Distribution Center

Call: 281-396-6290

Katy ISD Schools & Facilities 2023-2024

Elementary Schools

(RAE) Roosevelt Alexander Elementary

6161 S. Fry Rd. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-237-7100

(BCE) Bear Creek Elementary

4815 Hickory Downs Dr. • Houston 77084

Call: 281-237-5600

(CBE) Catherine Bethke Elementary

4535 E. Ventana Pkwy. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-4200

(BES) Robert & Felice Bryant Elementary

29801 Kingsland Blvd. • Brookshire 77423

Call: 281-234-4300

(ACE) Amy Campbell Elementary

3701 Cross Creek Bend Ln. • Fulshear

77441

Call: 281-234-4500

(CE) Cimarron Elementary

1100 S. Peek Rd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-6900

(SCE) Sue Creech Elementary

5905 S. Mason Rd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-8850

(KDE) James & Keiko Davidson

Elementary

26906 Pine Mill Ranch Dr. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-2500

(JEE) Jo Ella Exley Elementary

21800 Westheimer Pkwy. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-8400

(RCFE) Russell & Cindie Faldyn

Elementary

25615 Clay Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-2900

(FE) Edna Mae Fielder Elementary

2100 Greenway Village Dr. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-237-6450

(FES) Franz Elementary

2751 Westgreen Blvd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-8600

(GE) Loraine T. Golbow Elementary

3535 Lakes of Bridgewater Dr. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-5350

(MGE) Michael L. Griffin Elementary

7800 S. Fry Rd. • Katy 77494 Call: 281-

237-8700

(JHE) Jeanette Hayes Elementary

21203 Park Timbers Ln. • Katy 77450 Call:

281-237-3200

(BHE) Bonnie Holland Elementary

23720 Seven Meadows Pkwy. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-0500

(HE) Zelma Hutsell Elementary

5360 Franz Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-237-6500

(MJE) MayDell Jenks Elementary

27602 Westridge Creek Ln. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-4100

(KE) Katy Elementary

5726 George Bush Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-237-6550

(OKE) Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary

26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-237-7600

(RKE) Robert E. King Elementary

1901 Charlton House Ln. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-237-6850

(OLE) Olga Leonard Elementary

2602 Winchester Ranch Trl. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-4600

(MCE) Mayde Creek Elementary

2698 Greenhouse Rd. • Houston 77084

Call: 281-237-3950

(PMCE) Peter H. McElwain Elementary

6631 Greenwood Orchard Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-4800

(PME) Polly Ann McRoberts Elementary

3535 N. Fry Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-2000

(MPE) Memorial Parkway Elementary

21603 Park Tree Ln. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-5850

(MRE) Morton Ranch Elementary

2502 N. Mason Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-234-0300

(NCE) Nottingham Country Elementary

20500 Kingsland Blvd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-5500

(PE) Hazel S. Pattison Elementary

19910 Stonelodge Dr. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-5450

(JRE) James E. Randolph Elementary

5303 Flewellen Oaks Ln. • Fulshear 77441

Call: 281-234-3800

(RES) Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary

19711 Clay Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-8500

(SERE) Steve & Elaine Robertson

Elementary

7400 Innovation Dr. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-5900

(RRE) Roberta Wright Rylander

Elementary

24831 Westheimer Pkwy. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-237-8300

(SES) Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary

18605 Green Land Way • Houston 77084

Call: 281-237-4500

(FPSE) Fred & Patti Shafer Elementary

5150 Ranch Point Dr. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-1900

(SSE) Stan C. & Patsy Stanley

Elementary

26633 Cinco Terrace Dr. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-1400

(USE) Ursula Stephens Elementary

2715 N. Fry Rd. • Katy 77449 Call: 281-234-

0200

(SE) Sundown Elementary

20100 Saums Rd. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-5400

(WME) West Memorial Elementary

22605 Provincial Blvd. • Katy 77450

Call: 281-237-6600

(JWE) James Williams Elementary

3900 S. Peek Rd. • Katy 77450 Call: 281-

237-7200

(TWE) Tom Wilson Elementary 5200

Falcon Landing Blvd. • Katy 77494 Call:

281-234-1600

(DWE) Diane Winborn Elementary

22555 Prince George Ln. • Katy 77449

Call: 281-237-6650

(WE) Maurice L. Wolfe Elementary

502 Addicks-Howell Rd. • Houston 77079

Call: 281-237-2250

(RJWE) Ray & Jamie Wolman Elementary

28727 N. Firethorne Rd. • Katy 77494 Call:

281-234-1700

(WCE) WoodCreek Elementary

1155 WoodCreek Bend Ln. • Katy 77494

Call: 281-234-0100

(YES) David & Terri Youngblood

Elementary

25600 Longenbaugh Rd. • Katy 77493

Call: 281-234-6200

Katy ISD Schools & Facilities 2023-2024

• About Katy ISD 2

• STEM .............................................................................. 3-5

• STEM ............................................................................ 3

• Business and Industry ................................................... 4

• Public Service ............................................................... 4

• Arts & Humanities ...................................................... 4-5

• Multidisciplinary............................................................. 5

• Primary Grad Plans ......................................................... 6-7

• Foundations ....................................................................... 6

• Foundations with Endorsements ........................................ 6

• Junior High Completion Plan .............................................. 7

• Texas First Diploma ........................................................... 7

• Supplementary Grad Plans ................................................ 7

• NCAA Eligibility .................................................................. 7

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ......................... 8

• Agribusiness: Business & Industry ................................ 8

• Animal Sci & Vet Assisting: Business & Industry .......... 8

• Plant Science: Business & Industry .............................. 8

• Env. & Nat. Resources: Business & Industry ................ 8

• Ag Welding: STEM........................................................ 8

• Ag Welding: Business & Industry .................................. 8

• Animal Science & Vet Assisting: STEM ........................ 8

• Plant Science: STEM .................................................... 8

• Architecture and Construction ............................................ 8

• Architectural Design: Business & Industry .................... 8

• Architectural Design: STEM .......................................... 8

• Construction Mgmt.: Business & Industry ..................... 8

• Arts & Humanities............................................................... 9

• English Language Arts: Arts & Humanities ................... 9

• Fine Arts: Arts & Humanities ......................................... 9

• Social Studies: Arts & Humanities................................. 9

• World Languages 2&2: Arts & Humanities .................... 9

• World Languages 4: Arts & Humanities ........................ 9

• World Languages ASL 4: Arts & Humanities ................ 9

• Arts, Audio Video Technology and Communication ........... 9

• Animation: Business & Industry .................................... 9

• Audio Production: Business & Industry ........................ 9

• Commercial Photography: Business & Industry ............ 9

• Video Production: Business & Industry ......................... 9

• Business, Marketing, & Finance ....................................... 10

• Accounting & Financial Services: Business & Industry 10

• Business Management: Business & Industry ............. 10

• Marketing and Sales: Business & Industry .................. 10

• Entrepreneurship: Business & Industry ....................... 10

• Fashion Design: Business & Industry ......................... 10

• Graphic Design: Business & Industry.......................... 10

• Education and Training .................................................... 10

• Teaching and Training: Public Service ........................ 10

• Health Science ................................................................. 11

• Clinical Rotations: Public Service ............................... 11

• Clinical Rotations: STEM ............................................ 11

• Dental Assisting: Public Service ................................. 11

• Dental Assisting: STEM .............................................. 11

• EMT: Public Service .................................................... 11

• EMT: STEM ................................................................ 11

• Pharmacy Technician: Public Service ......................... 11

• Pharmacy Technician: STEM ..................................... 11

• Hospitality and Tourism .................................................... 11

• Culinary Arts: Business & Industry .............................. 11

• Human Services ............................................................... 12

• Cosmetology: Public Service ....................................... 12

• Family and Comm. Serv: Public Service ..................... 12

• Information Technology .................................................... 12

• Networking Systems: Business & Industry .................. 12

• Networking Systems: STEM ........................................ 12

• Journalism and Speech .................................................... 13

• Journalism ................................................................... 13

• Speech ........................................................................ 13

• Journalism-Newspaper: Business & Industry .............. 13

• Journalism-Yearbook: Business & Industry ................. 13

• Speech-Debate: Business & Industry .......................... 13

• Speech-Oral Interpretation: Business & Industry ......... 13

• Law and Public Service .................................................... 13

• Law Enforcement: Public Service ................................ 13

• Legal Studies: Public Service ...................................... 13

• PS Combo ................................................................... 13

• Manufacturing ................................................................... 14

• Adv. Manufacturing: Business & Industry .................... 14

• Manufacturing Technology: Business & Industry ......... 14

• Manufacturing Technology: STEM .............................. 14

• Adv. Manufacturing: STEM.......................................... 14

• Multidisciplinary ................................................................ 14

• Multidisciplinary ........................................................... 14

• 4 AP, DC, or IB: Multidisciplinary Studies .................... 14

• Core 4x4: Multidisciplinary Studies .............................. 14

• MS Combo: Multidisciplinary Studies .......................... 14

• NJROTC ........................................................................... 14

• Navy JROTC: Public Service ....................................... 14

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ...... 15

• Engineering: Business & Industry ................................ 15

• Computer Science: Business & Industry ..................... 15

• Cybersecurity: Business & Industry ............................. 15

• STEM Math: STEM ..................................................... 15

• Science Pathway ......................................................... 15

• Computer Science: STEM ........................................... 15

• Cybersecurity: STEM .................................................. 15

• Engineering: STEM ..................................................... 15

• STEM Combo: STEM .................................................. 15

• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics ........................ 15

• Automotive: Business & Industry ................................. 15

• Endorsement Selection ..................................................... 16

• STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ....... 16

• B&I Combo: Business & Industry ...................................... 16

• Arts & Humanities ............................................................. 17

• Public Service ................................................................... 18

• Multidisciplinary ................................................................ 18

• Student Resources ........................................................... 19

• CTE ............................................................................. 20-98

• Elective ...................................................................... 98-100

• Endorsements .......................................................... 100-101

• English Language Arts ............................................. 101-140

• Fine Art .................................................................... 141-172

• Health ............................................................................. 172

• Language Other Than English ................................. 173-188

• LART .............................................................................. 188

• Local ........................................................................ 188-190

• MATH ...................................................................... 190-216

• PE ................................................................................... 216

• Physical Education .................................................. 216-250

• Science .................................................................... 250-265

• Social Studies .......................................................... 265-294

The Foundation High School Program + Endorsement (FHSPE) applies to students first entering 9th grade in the fall of 2014 and thereafter.

Please check the Katy ISD Course Catalog online at www.katyisd.org for updated information.

The contents of this handbook are not contractual, and do not give rise to a claim of breach of contract against the school district. The most

current Course Catalog can be found on the Katy ISD website. Information found in this printed version is current as of December 2020.

Further, the contents of this handbook apply to all students of the district, as the contents now appear in the handbook or may be amended in

the future.

About Katy ISD

Endorsements

Graduation Requirements

Programs of Study

Endorsements

Course Oﬀerings

Table of Contents

About Katy ISD

Our Mission

Katy Independent School District, the leader in educational excellence,

together with family and community, provides unparalleled learning

experiences designed to prepare and inspire each student to live an

honorable, fulfilling life- to create the future.

Our Vision

Be the legacy.

Our Beliefs

1. We believe that all learners are unique and thrive through personalized

learning experiences.

2. We believe that when ideas and individuals are respected, a culture of

mutual respect is built that benefits all stakeholders.

3. We believe that collaboration which honors all voices, creates ownership

that drives personal accountability.

4. We believe that being open-minded fosters continual improvement.

5. We believe that meaningful relationships are vital to learner success.

6. We believe that effective assessment is a continual process of giving and

receiving meaningful feedback that advances learning and supports a

system of accountability.

7. We believe that our success is not determined by a single, standardized

assessment.

Our Learner Outcomes

1. All learners will develop and achieve personalized goals.

2. All students will engage in meaningful learning every day.

3. All learners will demonstrate leadership, integrity, respect, and character.

4. All learners will contribute to their community.

5. All students will graduate from high school prepared for life, career and

post-secondary opportunities.

Endorsements Overview

An Endorsement is a specialized area of focus, containing a sequence of courses in a specific area of study. To earn an Endorsement, students must complete

a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits which includes one advanced course in the designated program of study in addition to their other

graduation requirements.

STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICE

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Endorsement - STEM

STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: CTE

Complete three (3) or more courses for

four (4) or more credits within the same

CTE Program of Study related to

STEM. One of these courses must be

from level 3 or 4.

AND

Complete Algebra II, Chemistry, and

Physics

Advanced Manufacturing

Ag Welding

Animal Science & Vet Assisting

Architectural Design

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Engineering

Healthcare Therapeutic

Manufacturing Technology

Networking Systems

Plant Science

Option 2: Math

Complete five (5) math credits.

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

AND

Two (2) additional math credits that

have Algebra II as a prerequisite.

Option 3: Science

Complete five (5) science credits.

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

AND

Two (2) additional science credits.

Option 4: Combination

A combination of credits earned

through courses from no more than two

(2) STEM categories.

Endorsement - Business and Industry

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: CTE

Complete three (3) or more courses for

four (4) or more credits within the same

CTE Program of Study related to

Business and Industry. One of these

courses must be from level 3 or 4.

Accounting and Financial Services

Advanced Manufacturing

Agribusiness

Animal Science and Vet Assisting

Applied Agricultural Engineering

(Welding)

Architectural Design

Business Management

Computer Science

Culinary Arts

Cybersecurity

Design and Multimedia Arts

Digital Communications

Engineering

Environmental and Natural Resources

Lodging and Resort Management

Manufacturing Technology

Marketing and Sales

Networking Systems

Plant Science

Travel, Tourism, and Attractions

Marketing

Option 2: Journalism and

Speech

Complete four (4) English elective

credits, which must include one of the

following options:

Three (3) Journalism credits in

Newspaper or Yearbook.

Three (3) Speech credits in Debate or

Oral Interpretation.

Option 3: Combination

A combination of credits earned

through courses from no more than two

(2) Business and Industry categories.

Endorsement - Public Service

PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENT

CTE

Complete three (3) or more courses for four

(4) or more credits within the same CTE

Program of Study related to Public

Service. One of these courses must be from

level 3 or 4.

Cosmetology

Clinical Rotations and EMT

Dental Assisting and Pharmacy Technician

Family and Community Services

JROTC: Junior Reserve Officer Training

Corps

Law Enforcement

Teaching and Training

Endorsement - Arts and Humanities

ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: English Language

Arts

Complete four (4) English elective

credits in addition to English I, English

II, and English III.

Note: Journalism and Speech credits

will not count as elective credits for the

Arts and Humanities Endorsement.

English Language Arts Endorsement

Pathway

ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

Option 2: Fine Arts

Complete four (4) Fine Arts credits

from no more than two (2) Fine Arts

disciplines:

• Art

• Dance

• Music

• Theatre

Fine Arts Endorsement Pathway

Option 3: Social Studies

Complete five (5) Social Studies

credits, which must include: World

History OR World Geography, US

History, Government, and Economics.

Social Studies Endorsement Pathway

Option 4: World Languages

Complete four (4) World Languages

credits, which must include:

Four (4) credits in one language

Two (2) credits in one language + two

(2) credits in a second language

Endorsement - Multidisciplinary

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: 4 x 4 Plan

Complete four (4) credits in

each of the four (4) foundation

content areas:

English Language Arts

Math

Science (including Chemistry and/or

Physics)

Social Studies

Option 2: AP, Dual Credit,

and/or IB*

Complete four (4) AP, Dual

Credit, or IB* credits from the

following areas:

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Languages Other Than English

Fine Arts

Foundations

Grad Plan Info

Plan Type: Primary Plan

Total Credits: 22

Yearly Credit Amount Minimum: 5 Credits

Yearly Credit Amount Maximum: 8 Credits

Grade Range: 9th - 12th

Graduation Requirements

English (4 credits required)

Must complete 4 of 4 requirements

Math

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Science (3 credits required)

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Social Studies

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Languages Other Than English

Must complete 1 of 7 requirements

Physical Education (1 credit required)

Fine Arts (1 credit required)

Speech

Must complete 1 of 3 requirements

Health

Must complete 1 of 2 requirements

Foundations with

Endorsements

Grad Plan Info

Plan Type: Primary Plan

Total Credits: 26

Yearly Credit Amount Minimum: 5 Credits

Yearly Credit Amount Maximum: 8 Credits

Grade Range: 9th - 12th

Graduation Requirements

English

Must complete 4 of 4 requirements

Math

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Social Studies

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Science (4 credits required)

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Languages Other Than English

Must complete 1 of 7 requirements

Physical Education (1 credit required)

Fine Arts (1 credit required)

Speech

Must complete 1 of 3 requirements

Health

Must complete 1 of 2 requirements

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Pathways

Agribusiness: Business & Industry (BI1AB)

Animal Sci & Vet Assisting: Business & Industry

(BI1AS)

Plant Science: Business & Industry (BI1PS)

Env. & Nat. Resources: Business & Industry (BI1ER)

Architectural Design: Business & Industry (BI1AD)

Law Enforcement: Public Service (PS1LE)

Adv. Manufacturing: Business & Industry (BI1AM)

Navy JROTC: Public Service (PS2NJ)

Engineering: Business & Industry (BI1EN)

Manufacturing Technology: Business & Industry

(BI1MT)

Automotive: Business & Industry (BI1AU)

Computer Science: Business & Industry (BI1CS)

Cybersecurity: Business & Industry (BI1CB)

Teaching and Training: Public Service (PS1TT)

Culinary Arts: Business & Industry (BI1CA)

Cosmetology: Public Service (PS1CO)

Family and Comm. Serv: Public Service (PS1FC)

Networking Systems: Business & Industry (BI1NS)

Accounting and Financial Services: Business &

Industry (BI1FS)

Business Management: Business & Industry

(BI1BM)

Marketing and Sales: Business & Industry (BI1MS)

English Language Arts: Arts & Humanities (AH1EN)

Fine Arts: Arts & Humanities (AH2FA)

Social Studies: Arts & Humanities (AH3SS)

World Languages 2&2: Arts and Humanities

(AH4L2)

Multidisciplinary

Ag Welding: STEM (ST1AW)

Architectural Design: STEM (ST1AD)

Manufacturing Technology: STEM (ST1AM)

Construction Mgmt: Business & Industry (BI1CM)

Legal Studies: Public Service (PS1LS)

Journalism

Speech

Entrepreneurship: Business & Industry (BI1EP)

STEM Math: STEM (ST2MATH)

Science Pathway

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

B&I Combo: Business & Industry (BI3CB)

Arts and Humanities

Public Service

Multidisciplinary

Adv. Manufacturing: STEM (ST1AM)

Ag Welding: Business & Industry (BI1AW)

Animal Science & Vet Assisting: STEM (ST1AS)

Animation: Business & Industry (BI1AN)

Audio Production: Business & Industry (BI1AP)

Clinical Rotations: Public Service (PS1CR)

Clinical Rotations: STEM (ST1CR)

Commerical Photography: Business & Industry

(BI1CP)

Computer Science: STEM (ST1CS)

Cybersecurity: STEM (ST1CB)

Dental Assisting: Public Service (PS1DA)

Dental Assisting: STEM (ST1DA)

EMT: Public Service (PS1EM)

EMT: STEM(ST1EM)

Engineering: STEM (ST1EN)

Fashion Design: Business & Industry (BI1FD)

Graphic Design: Business & Industry (BI1GD)

Networking Systems: STEM (ST1NS)

Pharmacy Technician: Public Service (PS1PT)

Pharmacy Technician: STEM (ST1PT)

Plant Science: STEM (ST1PS)

Video Production: Business & Industry (BIVP)

Junior High Completion

Plan

Grad Plan Info

Plan Type: Primary Plan

Total Credits: 0

Yearly Credit Amount Minimum: 0 Credits

Yearly Credit Amount Maximum: 6 Credits

Grade Range: 6th - 8th

Middle School Completion Plan

Graduation Requirements

Language Arts - English

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Science

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Social Studies

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Math (3 courses required)

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Physical Education

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Fine Arts (1 course required)

Electives

Texas First Diploma

Grad Plan Info

Plan Type: Primary Plan

Total Credits: 22

Yearly Credit Amount Minimum: 5 Credits

Yearly Credit Amount Maximum: 8 Credits

Grade Range: 9th - 12th

Graduation Requirements

English (4 credits required)

Must complete 4 of 4 requirements

Math

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Science (3 credits required)

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Social Studies

Must complete 3 of 3 requirements

Languages Other Than English

Must complete 1 of 7 requirements

Physical Education (1 credit required)

Fine Arts (1 credit required)

Speech

Must complete 1 of 3 requirements

Health

Must complete 1 of 2 requirement

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Pathways

Agribusiness: Business & Industry (BI1AB)

Animal Sci & Vet Assisting: Business & Industry (BI1AS)

Plant Science: Business & Industry (BI1PS)

Env. & Nat. Resources: Business & Industry (BI1ER)

Ag Welding: STEM (ST1AW)

Ag Welding: Business & Industry (BI1AW)

Animal Science & Vet Assisting: STEM (ST1AS)

Plant Science: STEM (ST1PS)

Architecture and Construction

Pathways

Architectural Design: Business & Industry (BI1AD)

Architectural Design: STEM (ST1AD)

Construction Mgmt: Business & Industry (BI1CM)

Arts and Humanities

Pathways

English Language Arts: Arts & Humanities (AH1EN)

Fine Arts: Arts & Humanities (AH2FA)

Social Studies: Arts & Humanities (AH3SS)

World Languages 2&2: Arts and Humanities (AH4L2)

World Languages 4: Arts & Humanities (AH4L4)

World Languages ASL 4: Arts and Humanities (AH4AS)

Arts, Audio Video Technology and Communication

Pathways

Animation: Business & Industry (BI1AN)

Audio Production: Business & Industry (BI1AP)

Commerical Photography: Business & Industry (BI1CP)

Video Production: Business & Industry (BIVP)

Business, Marketing, and Finance

Pathways

Accounting and Financial Services: Business & Industry (BI1FS)

Business Management: Business & Industry (BI1BM)

Marketing and Sales: Business & Industry (BI1MS)

Entrepreneurship: Business & Industry (BI1EP)

Fashion Design: Business & Industry (BI1FD)

Graphic Design: Business & Industry (BI1GD)

Education and Training

Pathways

Teaching and Training: Public Service (PS1TT)

Health Science

Pathways

Clinical Rotations: Public Service (PS1CR)

Clinical Rotations: STEM (ST1CR)

Dental Assisting: Public Service (PS1DA)

Dental Assisting: STEM (ST1DA)

EMT: Public Service (PS1EM)

EMT: STEM(ST1EM)

Pharmacy Technician: Public Service (PS1PT)

Pharmacy Technician: STEM (ST1PT)

Hospitality and Tourism

Pathways

Culinary Arts: Business & Industry (BI1CA)

Human Services

Pathways

Cosmetology: Public Service (PS1CO)

Family and Comm. Serv: Public Service (PS1FC)

Information Technology

Pathways

Networking Systems: Business & Industry (BI1NS)

Networking Systems: STEM (ST1NS)

Journalism and Speech

Pathways

Journalism

Speech

Journalism-Newspaper: Business & Industry (BI2JN)

Journalism-Yearbook: Business & Industry (BI2JY)

Speech-Debate: Business & Industry (BI2SD)

Speech-Oral Interpretation: Business & Industry (BI2SO)

Law and Public Service

Pathways

Law Enforcement: Public Service (PS1LE)

Legal Studies: Public Service (PS1LS)

PS Combo (PS3CB)

Manufacturing

Pathways

Adv. Manufacturing: Business & Industry (BI1AM)

Manufacturing Technology: Business & Industry (BI1MT)

Manufacturing Technology: STEM (ST1AM)

Adv. Manufacturing: STEM (ST1AM)

Multidisciplinary

Pathways

Multidisciplinary

4 AP, DC, or IB: Multidisciplinary Studies (MS2AA)

Core 4x4: Multidisciplinary Studies (MS1C4)

MS Combo: Multidisciplinary Studies (MS3CB)

NJROTC

Pathways; Navy JROTC: Public Service (PS2NJ)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Pathways

Engineering: Business & Industry (BI1EN)

Computer Science: Business & Industry (BI1CS)

Cybersecurity: Business & Industry (BI1CB)

STEM Math: STEM (ST2MATH)

Science Pathway

Computer Science: STEM (ST1CS)

Cybersecurity: STEM (ST1CB)

Engineering: STEM (ST1EN)

STEM Combo: STEM (ST4CB)

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Pathways

Automotive: Business & Industry (BI1AU)

Endorsements

Endorsement Options

Students may earn one or more endorsements as part of their high school diploma. An endorsement consists of a

sequence of courses that are grouped together by interest or occupational skill. They provide students with in-

depth knowledge of a subject area or a high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupation. Every career and

technical education (CTE) Program of Study leads to an endorsement. Students earn an endorsement by

completing four credits each in both math and science, two additional elective credits, and the curriculum

requirements for the endorsement.

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Students can earn the STEM Endorsement by completing all requirements included in one of the following options: (1) Career & Technical

Education (CTE) Pathway related to STEM, (2) Math, (3) Science, or (4) STEM Combination. Students must also successfully complete

Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics. Specific information on how to obtain the STEM Endorsement can be found in the chart below.

STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: STEM CTE

Complete three (3) or more courses for

four (4) or more credits within the same

CTE Program of Study related to

STEM. One of these courses must be a

level 3 or 4.

AND

Complete Algebra II, Chemistry, and

Physics

Advanced Manufacturing

Ag Welding

Animal Science & Vet Assisting

Architectural Design

Clinical Rotations and EMT

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Dental Assisting and Pharmacy Technician

Engineering

Manufacturing Technology

Networking Systems

Plant Science

Option 2: Math

Complete five (5) math credits.

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

AND

Two (2) additional math credits that have

Algebra II as a prerequisite.

Option 3: Science

Complete five (5) science credits.

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

AND

Two (2) additional science credits.

Option 4:

Combination

A combination of credits earned through

courses from no more than two (2)

STEM categories.

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Requirements

STEM Endorsement

1 Course options

B&I Combo: Business & Industry (BI3CB)

Students can earn the Business and Industry Endorsement by completing all requirements included in one of the following options: (1)

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathway related to Business and Industry, (2) Journalism and Speech, or (3) Business and Industry

Combination. Specific information on how to obtain the Business and Industry Endorsement can be found in the chart below.

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: CTE

Complete three (3) or more courses for

four (4) or more credits within the same

CTE Program of Study related to

Business and Industry. One of these

courses must be from level 3 or 4.

Accounting and Financial Services

Advanced Manufacturing

Agribusiness

Animal Science and Vet Assisting

Applied Agricultural Engineering

(Welding)

Architectural Design

Business Management

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT

Computer Science

Culinary Arts

Cybersecurity

Design and Multimedia Arts

Digital Communications

Engineering

Environmental and Natural Resources

Lodging and Resort Management

Manufacturing Technology

Marketing and Sales

Networking Systems

Plant Science

Travel, Tourism, and Attractions

Marketing

Option 2: Journalism and

Speech

Complete four (4) English elective

credits, which must include one of the

following options:

Three (3) Journalism credits in

Newspaper or Yearbook.

Three (3) Speech credits in Debate or

Oral Interpretation.

Option 3: Combination

A combination of credits earned

through courses from no more than two

(2) Business and Industry categories.

B&I Combo: Business & Industry (BI3CB) Requirements

Business and Industry

1 Course options

Arts and Humanities

Students can earn the Business and Industry Endorsement by completing all requirements included in one of the following options: (1)

English Language Arts, (2) Fine Arts, (3) Social Studies, or (4) World Languages. Specific information on how to obtain the Arts and

Humanities Endorsement can be found in the chart below.

ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: English Language

Arts

Complete four (4) English elective

credits in addition to English I, English

II, and English III.

Note: Journalism and Speech credits

will not count as elective credits for the

Arts and Humanities Endorsement.

English Language Arts Endorsement

Pathway

Option 2: Fine Arts

Complete four (4) Fine Arts credits

from no more than two (2) Fine Arts

disciplines:

• Art

• Dance

• Music

• Theatre

Fine Arts Endorsement Pathway

Option 3: Social Studies

Complete five (5) Social Studies

credits, which must include: World

History OR World Geography, US

History, Government, and Economics.

Social Studies Endorsement Pathway

Option 4: World Languages

Complete four (4) World Languages

credits, which must include:

Four (4) credits in one language

Two (2) credits in one language + two

(2) credits in a second language

World Languages Endorsement

Pathway

Arts and Humanities Requirements

Arts and Humanities

1 Course options

Public Service

Students can earn the Public Service Endorsement by completing all requirements included in a Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Pathway related to Public Service.

PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENT

CTE

Complete three (3) or more courses for

four (4) or more credits within the same

CTE Program of Study related to Public

Service. One of these courses must be

from level 3 or 4.

Cosmetology

Clinical Rotations and EMT

Dental Assisting and Pharmacy Technician

Family and Community Services

JROTC: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Law Enforcement

Teaching and Training

Public Service Requirements

Public Service

1 Course options

Multidisciplinary

Students can earn the Multidisciplinary Endorsement by completing all requirements included in one of the following options: (1) 4X4

Plan or (2) AP, Dual Credit, and/or IB*. Specific information on how to obtain the Multidisciplinary Endorsement can be found in the chart

below.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT

Option 1: 4 x 4 Plan

Complete four (4) credits in

each of the four (4) foundation

content areas:

English Language Arts

Math

Science (including Chemistry and/or

Physics)

Social Studies

Option 2: AP, Dual Credit,

and/or IB*

Complete four (4) AP, Dual

Credit, or IB* credits from the

following areas:

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Languages Other Than English

Fine Arts

Multidisciplinary Requirements

Multidisciplinary

1 Course options

Student Resources

https://app.schoolinks.com/course-catalog/katy-isd/overview/other-student-resources

Athletics

Advanced

Academics and

Gifted/Talented

Career and

Technical

Education

Dual Credit

ESL Fine Arts Katy Virtual School

Student Course

Fees

Graduation

Requirements

College, Career

and Military

Readiness

Performance

Acknowledgments

Texas First

Diploma and

Scholarship

Program

CTE

1514 Professional Communications (Dual Credit) 0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term: ,

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: HCC admission requirements; TSI requirement

This course applies the techniques of oral communication to situations most common to business and professional people. The

course covers discussion methods, conference techniques, committee reports, instructions, lectures, and public speeches. The course

teaches both theory and practice, acquiring skills and knowledge, the study of a text, and making presentations. In partnership with

HCC as a dual credit course.

Can be taken as Elective

1520

Professional Communications

0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term: ,

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Professional Communications blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career- based environment. Careers in the global

economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and

solid academic foundation and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication.

Can be taken as Elective

1520VIR KVS Professional Communications 0.5

CTE

VIR

Subject:

CTE

Term: ,

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Professional Communications blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career- based environment.

Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology

applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication.

**REQUIRED**: Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. A Katy Virtual School

application must be submitted before course enrollment will be considered. Registration: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/5000

Can be taken as Elective

1520VIRKS

KVS Professional Communications (Summer

Only)

0.5

CTE

VIR

Subject: CTE

Term: ,

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Professional Communications blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career- based environment.

Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology

applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication.

**REQUIRED**: Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. A Katy Virtual School

application must be submitted before course enrollment will be considered. Registration: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/5000

Can be taken as Elective

2000A

Computer Science I A

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This foundation course for computer programming emphasizes programming methodology and problem solving using packaged

software and graphics. Students learn to code animation and games in various computer languages.

Can be taken as Elective

2000B

Computer Science I B

0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This foundation course for computer programming emphasizes programming methodology and problem solving using packaged

software and graphics. Students learn to code animation and games in various computer languages.

Can be taken as Elective

2000VIRA KVS Computer Science 1 A 0.5

CTE

VIR

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Computer Science I is the foundation course for computer programming, emphasizing programming

methodology and problem solving using packaged software and graphics. Students learn to code animation and games in various

computer languages.

**REQUIRED**: Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. A Katy Virtual School

application must be submitted before course enrollment will be considered. Registration: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/5000

Can be taken as Elective

2000VIRB KVS Computer Science 1 B 0.5

CTE

VIR

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Computer Science I is the foundation course for computer programming, emphasizing programming

methodology and problem solving using packaged software and graphics. Students learn to code animation and games in various

computer languages.

**REQUIRED**: Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. A Katy Virtual School

application must be submitted before course enrollment will be considered. Registration: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/5000

Can be taken as Elective

2002A

Digital Communications in the 21st Century A

0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Students use a variety of multimedia tools including video, graphics and software to create presentations, solve problems and

address real-world issues.

Can be taken as Elective

2002B

Digital Communications in the 21st Century B

0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Students use a variety of multimedia tools including video, graphics, and software to create presentations, solve problems, and

address real-world issues.

Can be taken as Elective

2004A

Digital Design and Media Production A

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course combines skills of electronic design, editing and completion of a product using a variety of hardware and software tools.

Students learn to use a collection of software tools and design techniques to create a variety of formatted products.

Can be taken as Elective

2004B

Digital Design and Media Production B

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course combines skills of electronic design, editing and completion of a product using a variety of hardware and software tools.

Students learn to use a collection of software tools and design techniques to create a variety of formatted products.

Can be taken as Elective

2005A

Digital Arts and Animation A

0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Students must complete Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology & Communications before they can enroll in this

course.

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Certification: Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator

Digital Art and Animation consists of computer images and animations created with digital imaging software. Students in this course

will produce various real-world projects and animations. NOTE: Students must earn the full credit of Digital Art & Animation to

receive the Fine Art credit requirement.

Can be taken as Elective

2005B

Digital Arts and Animation B

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Students must complete Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications to Digital Arts and Animation

before they can enroll in this course.

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Certification: Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator

Digital Art and Animation consists of computer images and animations created with digital imaging software. Students in this course

will produce various real-world projects and animations. NOTE: Students must earn the full credit of Digital Art & Animation to

receive the Fine Art credit requirement.

Can be taken as Elective

2006A AP Computer Science Principles A 0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Students are introduced to the foundations of computer science with a focus on how computing powers the world. Students will

learn to analyze data, create technology that has a practical impact, and gain a broader understanding of how computer science

impacts people and society.

Can be taken as Elective

2006B AP Computer Science Principles B 0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Students are introduced to the foundations of computer science with a focus on how computing powers the world. Students will

learn to analyze data, create technology that has a practical impact, and gain a broader understanding of how computer science

impacts people and society.

Can be taken as Elective

2009A

Advanced Digital Arts and Animation A

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Digital Arts and Animation

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course prepares students to pursue career or study in the area of graphic design. Students integrate multiple software

packages, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, as well as the Autodesk Entertainment Suite. Students participate in real-world

productivity, including "client" meetings, deadlines and production of electronic and print design. This course prepares students for

the Adobe Certified Associate exams.

Can be taken as Elective

2009B

Advanced Digital Arts and Animation B

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Digital Arts and Animation

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course prepares students to pursue career or study in the area of graphic design. Students integrate multiple software

packages, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, as well as the Autodesk Entertainment Suite. Students participate in real-world

productivity, including "client" meetings, deadlines and production of electronic and print design. This course prepares students for

the Adobe Certified Associate exams.

Can be taken as Elective

2010A Computer Science III - Data Structures KAP A 0.5

CTE

KAP

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: AP Computer Science A, Computer Science II KAP, OR Computer Science II - Dual Credit

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Using advanced problem solving skills and computer science topics, this course provides a stronger foundation for students

interested in technology-related careers, including business and engineering.

Can be taken as Elective

2010B Computer Science III - Data Structures KAP B 0.5

CTE

KAP

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: AP Computer Science A, Computer Science II KAP, OR Computer Science II - Dual Credit

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Using advanced problem solving skills and computer science topics, this course provides a stronger foundation for students

interested in technology-related careers, including business and engineering.

Can be taken as Elective

2013A Computer Science - Independent Study KAP A 0.5

CTE

KAP

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science III - Data Structures KAP or Computer Science - Unity Game Development KAP

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course extends the understanding of what was learned in AP Computer Science A of programming through study of various

contemporary programming techniques.

Can be taken as Elective

2013B Computer Science - Independent Study KAP B 0.5

CTE

KAP

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science III - Data Structures KAP or Computer Science - Unity Game Development KAP

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Can be taken as Elective

2014A Computer Science II KAP A 0.5

CTE

KAP

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Computer Science II expands on the foundation created in Computer Science I and introduces students to more advanced

programming concepts. This course will introduce students to object-oriented programming where they will use Java to analyze,

write, and test code. Students will explore concepts such as variables, looping, conditionals and the fundamental building blocks of

data structures. At the end of the course, each student’s knowledge and skills will be challenged through an industry recognized

certification in Java.

Can be taken as Elective

2014B Computer Science II KAP B 0.5

CTE

KAP

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Computer Science II expands on the foundation created in Computer Science I and introduces students to more advanced

programming concepts. This course will introduce students to object-oriented programming where they will use Java to analyze,

write, and test code. Students will explore concepts such as variables, looping, conditionals and the fundamental building blocks of

data structures. At the end of the course, each student’s knowledge and skills will be challenged through an industry recognized

certification in Java.

Can be taken as Elective

2014VIRA KVS Computer Science 2 KAP A 0.5

CTE

VIR

KAP

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Computer Science II expands on the foundation created in Computer Science I and introduces students to more

advanced programming concepts. This course will introduce students to object-oriented programming where they will use Java to

analyze, write, and test code. Students will explore concepts such as variables, looping, conditionals and the fundamental building

blocks of data structures. At the end of the course, each student’s knowledge and skills will be challenged through an industry

recognized certification in Java.

**REQUIRED**: Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. A Katy Virtual School

application must be submitted before course enrollment will be considered. Registration: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/5000

Can be taken as Elective

2014VIRB KVS Computer Science 2 KAP B 0.5

CTE

VIR

KAP

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Computer Science II expands on the foundation created in Computer Science I and introduces students to more

advanced programming concepts. This course will introduce students to object-oriented programming where they will use Java to

analyze, write, and test code. Students will explore concepts such as variables, looping, conditionals and the fundamental building

blocks of data structures. At the end of the course, each student’s knowledge and skills will be challenged through an industry

recognized certification in Java.

**REQUIRED**: Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. A Katy Virtual School

application must be submitted before course enrollment will be considered. Registration: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/5000

Can be taken as Elective

2016A Computer Science II - Dual Credit A 0.5

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: HCC admission requirements; TSI requirement

Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming and provides a comprehensive introduction to programming for

computer science and technology majors. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures,

functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy. Students will earn 4

college credits by successfully completing this course.

Can be taken as Elective

2016B Computer Science II - Dual Credit B 0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Computer Science I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: HCC admission requirements; TSI requirement; COSC 1436, ENGL 1301, Pre-Cal are required pre-reqs

This course focuses on the object-oriented programming paradigm, emphasizing the definition and use of classes along with

fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an

introduction to software engineering processes. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software. Students will

earn 4 hours of college credit after successfully completing this course. Successful completion of COSC 1436, ENGL 1301 (or AP

English Lang.), and pre-calculus are required.

Can be taken as Elective

2019A

Intro to Computer Science A

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Intro to Computer Science is a full year course that was specifically designed for students with little to no programming experience.

Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day, while developing their ability to creatively solve real-world

problems. Through interactive activities and projects students will learn computational thinking, problem-solving, and programming

concepts.

Can be taken as Elective

2019B

Intro to Computer Science B

0.5

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

Intro to Computer Science is a full year course that was specifically designed for students with little to no programming experience.

Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day, while developing their ability to creatively solve real-world

problems. Through interactive activities and projects students will learn computational thinking, problem-solving, and programming

concepts.

Can be taken as Elective

8001VA Practicum in Architectural Design A 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 12th

Prerequisite: Architectural Design II

Corequisite: Algebra II

Enrollment notes: Certification: Autodesk Associate Revit/ REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application - Selecting this course for

planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

This course builds upon architectural design foundations and increases understanding of the overall process in a classroom and

workplace environment. Major emphasis is placed on projects as they relate to the business world, including its process, key

definitions, budgets, schedules, and presentations. Projects are team-based involving cross-functional disciplines (engineering,

project management) to derive cohesive solutions. Students may have the opportunity to gain field experience through field trips,

guest speakers and job shadowing. Certification Opportunity: Autodesk Associate Revit

Can be taken as Elective

8001VB Practicum in Architectural Design B 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 12th

Prerequisite: Architectural Design II

Corequisite: Algebra II

Enrollment notes: Certification: Autodesk Associate Revit/ REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application - Selecting this course for

planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

This course builds upon architectural design foundations and increases understanding of the overall process in a classroom and

workplace environment. Major emphasis is placed on projects as they relate to the business world, including its process, key

definitions, budgets, schedules, and presentations. Projects are team-based involving cross-functional disciplines (engineering,

project management) to derive cohesive solutions. Students may have the opportunity to gain field experience through field trips,

guest speakers and job shadowing. Certification Opportunity: Autodesk Associate Revit

Can be taken as Elective

8001VEXB PRACT ARCH DESN B 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course builds upon architectural design foundations and increases understanding of the overall process in a classroom and

workplace environment. Major emphasis is placed on projects as they relate to the business world, including its process, key

definitions, budgets, schedules, and presentations. Projects are team-based involving cross-functional disciplines (engineering,

project management) to derive cohesive solutions. Students may have the opportunity to gain field experience through field trips,

guest speakers and job shadowing. Certification Opportunity: Autodesk Associate Revit

Can be taken as Elective

8005VA Film I - Advanced A/V Production A 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Audio Video Production I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Certification: Adobe Illustrator/ Premiere Pro/ After Effects/ REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application -

Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

This course provides advanced training for employment in the film and video/television production industry. Students further

explore the three production stages, including script writing, making shot lists, camera techniques, operation of different types of

production equipment and linear editing methods using Adobe Premiere. Certification Opportunity: Adobe Premiere Pro or

Photoshop or After Effects

Can be taken as Elective

8005VB Film I - Advanced A/V Production B 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Audio Video Production I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Certification: Adobe Illustrator/ Premiere Pro/ After Effects/ REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application -

Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

This course provides advanced training for employment in the film and video/television production industry. Students further

explore the three production stages, including script writing, making shot lists, camera techniques, operation of different types of

production equipment and linear editing methods using Adobe Premiere. Certification Opportunity: Adobe Premiere Pro or

Photoshop or After Effects

Can be taken as Elective

8005VEXA EXT FILM AV PROD 2A 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course provides advanced training for employment in the film and video/television production industry. Students further

explore the three production stages, including script writing, making shot lists, camera techniques, operation of different types of

production equipment and linear editing methods using Adobe Premiere. Certification Opportunity: Adobe Premiere Pro or

Photoshop or After Effects

Can be taken as Elective

8005VEXB EXT FILM AV PROD 2B 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject: CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: N/A

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: N/A

This course provides advanced training for employment in the film and video/television production industry. Students further

explore the three production stages, including script writing, making shot lists, camera techniques, operation of different types of

production equipment and linear editing methods using Adobe Premiere. Certification Opportunity: Adobe Premiere Pro or

Photoshop or After Effects

Can be taken as Elective

8006VA

Film I - Advanced A/V Production - Dual Credit

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Audio Video Production I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Certification: Adobe Illustrator/ Premiere Pro/ After Effects/ REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application -

HCC admission requirements; TSI requirement; and MCTC Course Request Application. Selecting this course for planning purposes

does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

This course is designed to provide initial training for entry-level employment in movie, video, and television production careers.

Students receive instruction in the operation of different types of cameras, audio, technique, digital editing, and film production

using an AVID platform. Students learn how to create media graphics for film and video, lighting, script writing, direction,

production, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment, set design, safety, and career opportunities. Note: Students

earn six college credit hours upon successful completion of this course; RTVB 1321: TV Field Production (Fall) and RTVB 1329:

Scriptwriting (Spring).

Can be taken as Elective

8006VB

Film I - Advanced A/V Production - Dual Credit

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 11th, 12th

Prerequisite: Audio Video Production I

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: Certification: Adobe Illustrator/ Premiere Pro/ After Effects/ REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application -

HCC admission requirements; TSI requirement; and MCTC Course Request Application. Selecting this course for planning purposes

does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

This course is designed to provide initial training for entry-level employment in movie, video, and television production careers.

Students receive instruction in the operation of different types of cameras, audio, technique, digital editing, and film production

using an AVID platform. Students learn how to create media graphics for film and video, lighting, script writing, direction,

production, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment, set design, safety, and career opportunities. Note: Students

earn six college credit hours upon successful completion of this course; RTVB 1321: TV Field Production (Fall) and RTVB 1329:

Scriptwriting (Spring).

Can be taken as Elective

8007VA Film II – Pract of A/V Production - Dual Credit A 1

MCTC

CTE

Subject:

CTE

Term:

Eligible grades: 12th

Prerequisite: Film I - Advanced Audio Video Production or Film I - Advanced Audio Video Production - Dual Credit

Corequisite: N/A

Enrollment notes: REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application - HCC admission requirements; TSI requirement; and MCTC

Course Request Application. Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course.

Film II students receive advanced instruction in the operation of different types of cameras, mastery of media graphics, electronic

editing, color correction, audio, techniques, lighting, script writing, direction, production, special effects, signal control and

monitoring equipment, as well as set design and safety. Students in the MCTC digital audio and film course have the opportunity to

train, and if successful, to work as a member of the Live Action Media Broadcast System (LAMBS) crew which operates the video

board at Katy ISD Stadiums. Students apply to be part of the crew for each football game to the five live-action cameras and control

functions such as instant replay, commercials, splash video graphics, or serve as Technical Director.

Can be taken as Elective

8007VB Film II – Pract of A/V Production - Dual Credit B 1