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Klein Forest College Pathways

GLOBAL STUDIES

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Contacts

Amy Culberson

CTE Counselor,

Klein Forest High School

Athena Friday-Black, James Stubblefield

College Pathway Coordinators,

Klein Forest High School

Pete Prelli

Klein ISD

CTE Program Coordinator

Deborah

Bronner-Westerduin

Klein ISD

Director of Career & Technical Education

Beth Gilleland

Klein ISD

Executive Director of College & Career

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Klein Forest High School

Global Studies College Pathways

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What will you gain from this session?

  1. The benefits of college pathways.
  2. Why choose one of these pathways?
  3. What will you gain in your 4 years of high school?
  4. Where can these pathways lead you?
  5. How can I apply?

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Klein ISD College Pathway Benefits

  • Participate in a program of increased rigor - a proven factor for 4-year college admissions�
  • Graduate under the Distinguished Plan with multiple Endorsements and Performance Acknowledgements�
  • Earn a high school diploma AND a college degree at the same time

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Klein ISD College Pathway Benefits

  • Significant Time Savings�2 years of college completed in high school�
  • Significant Cost Savings �Dual Credit costs through Senior year

$2,600 approx.�(college fees not including personal books, transportation)

COMPARED TO -

$28,000-38,000

(2 years of in-state public college tuition, room, and board not including personal books, transportation)

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STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THIS PATHWAY...

  • prepare for studies at the university level.
  • learn about total supply chain management, including inventory control, materials management, and transportation.
  • will learn industry expert college professors in a high-tech logistics lab on the LSC-Houston North Campus

*offered at Klein Forest High School only and must be able to provide your own transportation

First Line Logistics Leader Certificate Level I

Optional: Associate of Arts Degree

Distinguished High School Diploma

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What you will experience…

  • Designed for high achieving students interested in taking challenging college courses in business management and logistics
  • Learn from industry expert college professors in a high-tech logistics lab on the LSC-Houston North Campus
  • Learning excursions such as visits to local global business distribution centers

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What you will experience…

  • High School Credentials:
    • Distinguished Plan
    • Endorsements
      • Business & Industry
      • Multidisciplinary Advanced

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  • Earn a First Line Logistics Leader Certificate, Level I, stackable credits toward additional workforce degrees �
  • Option to earn an Associate of Arts degree

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Where this pathway can take you…

  • Continue your education to earn a Bachelors degree and/or begin a career in logistics management
  • Enjoy a future career in a high-demand field such as logistics management such as
    • logistics analyst,
    • transportation, storage and distribution manager
    • logistics engineer
    • logistician
    • operations research analyst

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4-Year Plan

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4-Year Plan

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STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THIS PATHWAY...

  • plan to take electrical applications courses to prepare for a career in electrical technology.
  • are interested in electricity which is one of the higher-paid specialty industry fields with a solid future as we become more dependent on well-maintained supplies of electricity.

*offered at Klein Forest High School only and must be able to provide your own transportation

Electrical Technology Certificate Level I

Optional: Associate of Arts Degree

Distinguished High School Diploma

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What you will experience…

  • Designed for students interested in taking challenging college courses in electrical applications �
  • Learn from industry expert college professors in a high-tech lab on the LSC-Tomball Creekside Campus

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What you will experience…

  • High School Credentials:
    • Distinguished Plan
    • Endorsements
      • Business & Industry and/ or STEM
      • Multidisciplinary Advanced

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  • Earn an Electrical Technology Certificate Level I and stackable credits

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  • Option to earn an Associate of Arts degree

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Where this pathway can take you…

  • Continue your education to earn a Bachelors degree or higher and/or a career in electrical technology�
  • Enjoy a future career in a high demand field such as electrical technology

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4-Year Plan

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4-Year Plan

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STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THIS PATHWAY...

  • prepare for multiple program areas at the university level.
  • participate in educational conferences and leadership events
  • develop cultural awareness, understand economics, learn business strategies and how to be competitive in the global marketplace

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*offered at Klein Forest High School only and must be able to provide your own transportation

Associate of Arts Degree

Distinguished High School Diploma

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What you will experience…

  • Designed for high achieving students interested in taking challenging college courses in business and other disciplines �
  • Learning Excursions�
  • Participate in educational conferences and leadership events
    • Business Professional of America (BPA)
    • College Visits

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What you will experience…

  • High School Credentials:
    • Distinguished Plan
    • Endorsements
      • Business & Industry
      • Multidisciplinary Advanced

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  • Earn an Associate of Arts degree

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  • Earn recognized industry credentials
    • Microsoft Office Specialist
    • Microsoft Office Expert

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Where this pathway can take you…

  • Continue your education by earning a Bachelors degree or higher

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  • Enjoy a future career in a high-demand field in international business or other career fields

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4-Year Plan

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STUDENT ELIGIBILITY & PREREQUISITES

Current 8th graders who meet the prerequisites can apply for ALL of the Accelerated College Pathways.

  • Algebra I must be taken at the intermediate level

�ALL Accelerated College Pathways highly recommend that students have strong academic skills in math and reading.

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QUESTIONS

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FAQ

Q: Will there be a waiting list if students are not selected for the pathway?

A: Yes, the program will maintain a waiting list of those students who applied and met the prerequisites.

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FAQ

Q: Can I participate in Band, Athletics or other electives while in this program?

A: Yes, students will likely be able to participate in additional activities including school clubs.

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Q: If I am accepted, how do I change my schedule?

A: The course schedule will be changed by the Klein Forest High School CTE Counselor.

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FAQ

Q: Once I graduate from high school having completed this pathway, what is my next step?

A: As a senior, students will apply for 4-year university programs. Typically, an Associate degree graduate will enter with junior status.

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Q: After completing the 4-year pathway, what happens if I change my college and future career focus?

A: The core academic courses are transferable to Texas and most out of state universities and career-focused courses may count toward electives on the Bachelors degree plan.

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FAQ

Q: If a student changes their pathway, will they still graduate?

A: Yes, most definitely. Students will graduate with their high school diploma and significant college credits. If students do not remain in the Accelerated College Pathway they will return to their home campus.

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FAQ

Q: Are Dual Credit courses a good option for Ivy League universities?

A: Yes, dual credit coursework demonstrates academic rigor, which is a plus to your college application. University departments are responsible for approving courses that count toward a major and it is unique to each school.

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FAQ

Q: How is it going to affect the regular academic? Will the course load affect GPA? What additional support is provided to complete this course?�

A: Participating in this pathway supports both your ability to receive your high school diploma and your Associate's Degree from Lonestar.

You will have access to all resources available to Lonestar students as well as your CTE counselor for extra guided support and advising.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Klein Forest High School

Global Studies Accelerated College Pathways

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  1. Go to kleinisd.net/pathways to apply
  2. Complete the Application by February 3, 2023
  3. Interviews are held in February and March

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

www.kleinisd.net/pathways

Questions:

cte@kleinisd.net

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Public Notice

The Klein Independent School District offers career and technical education programs in agricultural science, business education, career orientation, family and consumer sciences, health science technology, marketing education, technology education, and trade and industrial education.  Admission to these programs is based on interest, age appropriateness, required prerequisites, and class space availability.

 

It is the policy of the Klein ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

 

It is the policy of Klein ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

  

The Klein Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

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For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Thomas Young, at 16607 Stuebner Airline Road, Klein, Texas, 77379-7376, telephone 832.249.4301, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Kirsten Almann, at 4411 Louetta Road, Spring, Texas, 77388-4414, telephone 832.249.4400.