Junior Year
Junior Year happens fast. Stop and slow down. You are a master at your craft. Whether it is academics, athletics, or clubs, you should be exceling at something. If you aren’t, talk to your parents, teachers, and counselor. Junior year counts. You are half way in all of your studies. By this point it is difficult to make big changes in your class rank, but not impossible.
If you are not on track for graduation, high school or associate’s, it is the perfect time to work hard and get to be where you need to be. If you are hoping to have a job and leave half-day your Senior Year, plan for it now.
Your core classes will be the following:
English III or CBC’s ENGL 1301/1302
Algebra II
Physics
U.S. History
For all other courses you will follow the Personal Graduation Plan you created your Freshman Year. You must have an Endorsement to graduate on the Distinguish Plan. You by this point should have taken a Principles class, those are your CTE Level 1 classes, and a CTE Level 2 class.
Junior year, you are able to take CTE Level 3. These classes are:
Ag Fabrication
Livestock
Vat Medicine Applications
Interior Design II
Fashion Design II
Instructional Practices in Education
You can expect to take the following assessments:
STAAR: State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness- end of year annual assessment to determine readiness content includes U.S.History
TSI: Texas Success Initiative- to be COLLEGE READY you must pass the Reading, Writing, and Math
PSAT: PreSAT- practice for your SAT test which is used for college applications and scholarship opportunities
SAT: The SAT test is for college applications, NCAA Eligibility, and scholarship opportunities
ACT: The ACT is offered off site. This is a second opportunity for college applications, NCAA Eligibility, and scholarship opportunities.
Get Involved With:
Extracurricular Activities
Class Events and Elections
Prom Committee
Club Contests
Varsity Sports
Marching Band
Community Service Need to be Documented
This year try a new sport! KECHS has athletics and off-season. Off-season trains you to be ready for when your sport is in season. You will choose from the following sports:
Cheer
Cross Country
Football
Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Golf
Baseball
Softball
Track & Field
Kaufer Early College High School continues to educate diverse students with various academic backgrounds. As a junior, you are a Soaring Seahawk representing Kaufer ECHS in all you do. Riviera ISD is rooted in tradition and growing with pride. We are so glad you are a part of Seahawk Nation.
If you are new to Riviera ISD and would like a tour of the school, please email Ms. Hickey. She will be more than happy to set up a student-led tour and provide you with any additional information you may request through email.