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2025-2026 Course Selection Information
**Information is subject to change as we get more from the district**
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Are you moving?
If you are moving over the summer, please complete and email the form below to the AJH Registrar, Shaun Lester (ElizabethSLester@katyisd.org).I am Moving! Leaver Form - English Leaver Form - Spanish
Off Campus PE
Off-Campus PE is an option available for students who participate in an approved individual sport outside of school hours during the week. Qualifying Information can be found on the Katy ISD website under the Department of Health and Physical Education or using the link above.
Adams JH will accept applications beginning August 1, 2025. Applications will not be accepted before this date. All applications must be turned into the Counseling Office by Wednesday, August 24, 2025.Links to Information/Applications:
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Please review the information below specific to your student's grade next year and directions on selecting classes for your students:
- 6th Grade Course Information
- 6th Grade Course Selection Worksheet
- 7th Grade Course Information
- 7th Grade Course Selection Worksheet
- 8th Grade Course Information
- 8th Grade Course Selection Worksheet
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Future 6th Grade Course Selection
Student Information
Step 1:- Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night on January 14 @ 5:30pm in the AJH Cafeteria
- Review 6th Grade Course Selection Presentation
- SchoolLinks Introduction/Onboarding Video
Step 2:
- Review and make selections in SchooLinks February 5 - 19
- Use the 6th Grade Course Selection Planning Sheet as a guide to help make choices
- Use the SchooLinks Step-by-Step Guide to help you make selections in the system
- Course Selection Planning Sheet is due to 5th grade teacher
Step 3:
- Elementary counselors will meet with students to review course requests
- Confirm course requests during counselor meeting (Feb 20 - Mar 8)
Step 4: Course Verification
- Verify course requests in SchooLinks (Opens Mar 18-26)
- Follow Course Verification Instructions
Parent Information
- 6th Grade Course Selection Parent Presentation & Fine Arts Fair - January 14 @ AJH
- Course Selection FAQ
Elective Videos: Please click on title to view each elective video.
CBE (Credit By Exam) Information:
Students at any grade level may choose to participate in Credit by Exam. Please go to the Testing Information Page for information about Credit By Exam (CBE).
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Future 7th Grade Course Selection
Student Information
Step 1:- Incoming 7th Grade Parent Night on January 23rd @ 5:30pm in the AJH Cafeteria
- Review 7th Grade Course Selection Presentation
- SchoolLinks Introduction/Onboarding Video
Step 2:
- Review and make selections in SchooLinks February 3 - 5
- Use the 7th Grade Course Selection Planning Sheet and the SchooLinks Step by Step Guide as a guide to help make choices
- Course Selection Planning Sheet is due to ELA teacher by February 5
Step 3:
- AJH Counselors will meet with students to review course requests
- Confirm course requests during counselor meeting (Feb 5 - Mar 7)
- Publication/Yearbook Application - see Mrs. Styles if you have any questions - due March 1
Step 4: Course Verification
- Verify course requests in SchooLinks (Opens Mar 17- April 3)
- Follow Course Verification Instructions
Parent Information- 7th Grade Course Selection Parent Presentation - January 23 @ 5:30 in the AJH Cafeteria
CBE (Credit By Exam) Information:
Students at any grade level may choose to participate in Credit by Exam. Please go to the Testing Information Page for information about Credit By Exam (CBE).
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Future 8th Grade Course Selection
Student Information
Step 1:- Incoming 8th Grade Parent Night on January 23rd @ 5:30pm in the AJH Cafeteria
- Review 8th Grade Course Selection Presentation
Step 2:
- Review and make selections in SchooLinks February 3 - 5
- Use the 8th Grade Course Selection Planning Sheet and the SchooLinks Step by Step Guide as a guide to help make choices
- Course Selection Planning Sheet is due to ELA teacher by February 5
Step 3:
- AJH Counselors will meet with students to review course requests
- Confirm course requests during counselor meeting (Feb 5 - Mar 7)
- Student Aide Application - due March 1
- Publication/Yearbook Application - see Mrs. Styles if you have any questions - due March 1
- PAL Application - see Mrs. Calfee for details - must have taken Leadworthy in 6th or 7th grade
Step 4: Course Verification
- Verify course requests in SchooLinks (Opens Mar 17- April 3)
- Follow Course Verification Instructions
Parent Information- 8th Grade Course Selection Parent Presentation - January 23rd @ 5:30 in the AJH Cafeteria
CBE (Credit By Exam) Information:
Students at any grade level may choose to participate in Credit by Exam. Please go to the Testing Information Page for information about Credit By Exam (CBE).
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Future Warriors (9th Grade) Course Selection
Student Information
Step 1:- Future JHS Warriors Parent Night January 23rd 5:30pm at JHS in Performig Arts Center (PAC)
- Review JHS Course Selection Presentation
- 9th Grade Course Request Planning Worksheet
- Use JHS 9th Grade Course List and the Course Description in SchooLinks as a guide
Step 2:
- Review and make selections in SchooLinks February 3 - March
- Use the 9th Grade Course List and the SchooLinks Step by Step Guide as a guide to help make choices
- Course Selection Planning Sheet is due to ELA teacher by February 3
Step 3:
- AJH Counselors will meet with students to review course requests
- Confirm course requests during counselor meeting (Feb 8 - Mar 8)
Step 4: School Links
- Parents approve students' personalized plan after the counselor/student meeting (Opens Mar 18-26)
- Parents and students will have view only access after March 21st.
- Counselors will finalize course revisions in SchoolLinks March 17- April
Parent Information
- Current 8th Grade Parent Chat - January 23rd 5:30-6:30 @ JHS Performance Arts Center (PAC)
- 8th Grade Parent Chat Presentation
- 9th Grade KAP vs ACA course descriptions
- Computer Science Flow Chart
- JV Dance Information
- German Video
- Outdoor Pursuits Video - Jordan Outdoors Description Flyer
- Athletic Trainer Information
- AJH Endorsements Parent Presentation - November 2023
- Endorsement Resource - MapMyGrad
- Endorsement Options
- JHS Orchestra Information
- JHS Band Information - Head Director Contact Email: DanielGalloway@katyisd.org
- GPA Exempt Form
- FHSP & Endorsements at a Glance
- Career & Technology Education Pathways
- JHS Dual Credit Information Night - AP and Dual Credit Presentation from Information Meeting
- JHS FFA Information
- JHS Golden Line
- JHS Cheer Tryout Information Download JHS Cheer Tryout Information-
- JHS KAP Biology Information
JHS Applications
Helpful Resources
- JHS Course Selection FAQ
- JHS Program Contact Information
- Miller Career & Technology Center
- Understanding Credits and Courses - district presentation
- Understanding High School Credits, GPA, & Class Rank - district presentation
- Understanding the Difference Between Academic and KAP classes in High School
Incoming 9th Graders Summer School Information - Original Credit Only
- Course requests for original credit courses through Katy Virtual School are for rising 9th graders through 12th grade only.
- This summer, all high school original credit courses will take place online through Katy Virtual School.
- Registration for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 opens __________________ Log into the parent's Home Access Center and click on the Registration Tab. The application will be under Update Enrollment. Or you can click on the link below. The application is for summer 2024 and fall/spring 2024/2025.
- Term 1: May 29, 2024 - June 27, 2024 Term 2: July 2, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Professional Communications and Personal Financial Literacy have speeches and projects as the semester exam.
* Semester exam should be completed by the last day of the term. - Students entering 9th grade can take the following:
- Professional Communications
- Health
- PE
- World Geography
- World Geography KAP
Application Process- Students will not be enrolled unless their application is marked campus approved
- Students will not have the ability to pay for a course until we have enrolled them
- Emails will be sent by KVS to students’ Katy ISD email account and to the parent ad alternate student email account listed on the application that states their status (approved, denied, wait listed). The sender is noreplyregistration@powerschool.com
- Once a student has submitted their application, they do not have the ability to go back and change it. Please have the student contact the Katy Virtual School with any requested changes. (katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org)
- Payments will be through Pay-N-Go
Course Fees- Each course is $200/semester
- Fees displayed in Pay-N-Go
- Visit http://katyisd.revtrak.net
- Create an account (if needed)
- Click on Student Course Fees
- Enter parent last name and parent HAC ID
During the Summer- Each summer term is equivalent to one semester
- Terms are approximately 4 weeks long
- Term 1 begins on May 29, 2024. Final exams need to be taken by June 27, 2024.
- Term 2 begins on July 2, 2024. Final exams need to be taken by July 31, 2024.
- Students may take one KAP course per term
- EX: Student takes KAP World Geography
- They may not take anything else during that term
- Students may take up to two academic courses per term
- EX: Health & Foundations of Fitness during summer 1, Professional Communications and PE during summer 2
During the School Year- Students can take two online courses, regardless of academic level.
For more information, please visit www.katyvirtualschool.org or email katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org.
CBE (Credit By Exam) Information:
Students at any grade level may choose to participate in Credit by Exam. Please go to the Testing Information Page for information about Credit By Exam (CBE).