The 83 rd Texas Legislature with the approval of the State Board of Education, enacted House Bill 5 (HB5) which created the new Foundation High School Program, Foundation High School Program with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement Diplomas effective for all students entering high school in 2014 2015. Under House Bill 5 the Foundation High School Plan replaces the current minimum, recommended and distinguished graduation plans, known as the Four by Four. A student may earn a Distinguished level of Achievement by successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Plan and the curriculum requirements for at least one Endorsement, including four credits in science and four credits in mathematics to include Algebra II. Foundation High School Program 22 Credits 4 credits English: ELA I, II, III, one credit in any advanced English course 3 credits Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, one credit in any advanced math course 3 credits Science: Biology, one credit in IPC or in any advanced science course, any advanced science course 3 credits Social Studies: World Geography or World History, U.S. History (1 credit), Government (0.5 credit), Economics (0.5 credit) 2 credits in the same language: World Languages or Computer Programming 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 5 credits in Elective Courses (0.5 credit Health course required in GISD, leaving 4.5 elective credits available) Foundation + Endorsements 26 Credits 4 credits English: ELA I, II, III, one credit in any advanced English course 4 credits Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, two credits in any advanced math course except STEM 4 credits Science: Biology, one credit in IPC or in any advanced science course, any two advanced science courses 3 credits Social Studies: World Geography or World History, U.S. History, Government (0.5 credit), Economics (0.5 credit) 2 credits in the same language: World Languages or Computer Programming 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 7 credits in Elective Courses (0.5 credit Health course required in GISD, leaving 6.5 elective credits available) Meet curriculum requirements for at least 1 endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits 4 credits English: ELA I, II, III, one credit in any advanced English course 4 credits Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, two credits in any advanced math course (must include credit in Algebra II) 4 credits Science: Biology, one credit in IPC or in any advanced science course, any two advanced science courses 3 credits Social Studies: World Geography or World History, U.S. History (1 credit), Government (0.5 credit), Economics (0.5 credit) 2 credits in the same language: World Languages or Computer Programming 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 7 credits in Elective Courses (0.5 credit Health course required in GISD, leaving 6.5 elective credits available) Meet curriculum requirements for at least 1 endorsement
An Endorsement is an over arching area of study. Within each of the Endorsements are multiple pathways designed so a student may choose courses toward completion of their high school diploma. The Endorsements are STEM, Business and Industry, Public Services, Arts and Humanities and Multidisciplinary Studies. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) Science, including environmental science Technology, including computer science Engineering Advanced math Business and Industry Information technology Communications Accounting Finance Marketing Architecture Construction Automotive technology Aircraft Technology Agricultural science Public Services Health sciences and occupations Education and training Law enforcement Culinary arts and hospitality Arts and Humanities World languages English History Dance Theater Art Music Multidisciplinary Studies Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement Some Endorsement Pathways can lead to industry certification upon completion of the sequence and after successfully passing the certification examination. The following list indicates recommended course sequence pathways for each Endorsement. Please remember there must be at least 15 students in a class for the class to remain:
ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDSEMENT Art (4 continuous credits or 2 clusters of 2 credits) Art 1 Art 2 Ceramics Art 2 Drawing Art 2 Painting Art 2 Photography Art 2 Sculpture Dance (4 continuous credits or 2 clusters of 2 credits) Dance 1 Dance 2 Dance 1 Color Guard Dance 2 Color Guard Dance Team 1 Georgettes/Sparklers Dance Team 2 Georgettes/Sparklers Dance 1 - Choreography Music (4 continuous credits or 2 clusters of 2 credits) Band 1 Band 2 Jazz Band 1 Jazz Band 2 Orchestra 1 Orchestra 2 Instrumental Ensemble 1 Instrumental Ensemble 2 Choir 1 Choir 2 Vocal Ensemble 1 Vocal Ensemble 2 Music and Media Communications 1 Music Theory Theatre (4 continuous credits or 2 clusters of 2 credits) Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Tech. Theater 1 Tech. Theater 2 Theater Production 1 World Language (4 continuous credits or 2 clusters of 2 credits) Spanish 1 Spanish 2 or PAP Spanish 2 PAP Spanish 2 for Heritage Speakers French 2 or PAP French 2 French 1 German 2 or PAP German 2 German 1 Art 3 Ceramics Art 3 Drawing Art 3 Painting Art 3 Photography Art 3 Sculpture AP Studio Art 2-D Design Dance 3 Dance 3 Color Guard Dance Team 3 Georgettes/Sparklers Dance 2 - Choreography Band 3 Jazz Band 3 Orchestra 3 Instrumental Ensemble 3 Choir 3 Vocal Ensemble 3 AP Music Theory Theatre 3 Tech. Theater 3 Spanish 3 or PAP Spanish 3 or AP Spanish Lang PAP French 3 or AP French 3 PAP German 3 or AP German 3 Art 4 Ceramics Art 4 Drawing Art 4 Painting Art 4 Photography Art 4 Sculpture AP Studio Art 3-D Design Dance 4 Dance 4 Color Guard Dance Team 4 Georgettes/Sparklers Band 4 Jazz Band 4 Orchestra 4 Instrumental Ensemble 4 Choir 4 Vocal Ensemble 4 Theatre 4 Tech. Theater 4 Spanish 4 French 4 or AP French 4 AP German 4 AP Spanish Literature and Culture 5 Social Studies ( 5 Credits) (9-12) World Geography (1) (9-12) World History (1) AND, (10-12) Special Topics in Social Studies (.5 credit only) (11-12) Psychology (.5 credit) AND (11-12) Sociology (.5 credit) (11) US. History (1) (11) AP US History (1) (12) Economics (.5 credit) AND (12) US Government (.5 credit) (12) AP US Government and Politics (.5 credit) (12) AP Macroeconomics (.5 credit) (12) AP European History
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDSEMENT Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Animal Sciences (9-12) Principles of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (1) (10-12) Equine Science (.5 credit) AND (10-12) Livestock Production (.5 credit) (9-12) Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management (Recommended for Sophomores) (10-12) Veterinary Medical Applications ( Recommended for Juniors) (12) Practicum in Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (2 credits) (12) Advanced Animal Science Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Ag Mechanics (9-12) Principles of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (10-12) Agricultural Mechanics & Metal (11-12) Agricultural Facilities Design and Fab (12) Practicum in Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (2 credit) Architecture & Construction (9-12) Principles of Architecture & Construction (10-12) Construction Technology (11-12) Advanced Construction Technology (2 credits) (2015-2016) Journalism (9-12) Journalism 1 (9-12) Photo-Journalism I (1 credit credit) (10-12) Yearbook 1 (11-12) Yearbook 2 (12) Yearbook 3 (9-12) Journalism 1 (9-12) Photo-Journalism I (1 credit credit) Newspaper I (1 credit credit) Newspaper II (1 credit credit) Newspaper III (1 credit credit) (9-12) Journalism 1 (1) (9-12) Photo-Journalism I (10-12) Advanced Broadcast/Video Production 1 (11-12) Advanced Broadcast/Video Production 2 (12) Advanced Broadcast/Video Production 3
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDSEMENT Business Finance (9-12) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance (.5 credit) AND (9-12) Dollars and Sense (.5 credit) Business Ownership (9-12) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance (.5 credit) AND (9-12) Dollars and Sense (.5 credit) (10-12) Accounting I (10-12) Accounting 2 (10-12) Entrepreneurship (10-12) Business Management (9-12) Business Information Management (10-12) Digital and Interactive Media (10-12) Business Management (9-12) Business Information Management (10-12) Entrepreneurship (10-12) Business Management Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary Arts) (9-12) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (.5 credit) AND (9-12) Dollars and Sense (.5 credit) (9-12) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance (.5 credit Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics : Automotive Technology (9-12) Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems (10-12)Culinary Arts (1 credit credit) (10-12) Automotive Technology (1 credits) (11-12)Practicum of Culinary Arts (2 credit credit) (11-12) Advanced Automotive Technology (2 credits) Four Foundation Subject Areas (4X4) English 1 (or PAP English 1) Biology (or PAP Biology) Algebra 1 (or Geometry) World Geography (or PAP World Geography) English 2 (or PAP English 2) Chemistry (or PAP Chemistry) Geometry (or Algebra II or PAP Geometry or PAP Algebra II) World History (or AP World History) MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDSEMENT English 3 (or AP English 3) Physics (or AP Physics 1, 2, ) Algebra II (or PAP Algebra II) US History (or AP US History) *English IV (or AP English IV) AP Physics (1, 2, or C) or AP Biology or AP Chemistry or other 4 th Advanced Science Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus or other 4 th Math Government & Economics (or AP Gov t. & AP Eco.) Four Credits in Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Course I Advanced Placement Course II Advanced Placement Course III Advanced Placement Course IV Four Dual Credits Dual Credit Course I Dual Credit Course II Dual Credit Course III Dual Credit Course IV
PUBLIC SERVICE ENDSEMENT Human Services (10-12) Child Development (.5 credit) AND (11-12) Child Guidance (2 credit) (9-12) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (.5 credit) (9-12) Principles of Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security (9-12) Prin of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (10-12) Law Enforcement 1 (11-12) Law Enforcement 2 (11-12) Court Systems and Practices (11-12) Forensic Science (11-12) Court Systems and Practices (11-12) Forensic Science NJROTC (9-12) NJROTC 1 (10-12) NJROTC 2 (10-12) NJROTC 3 (12) NJROTC 4 Health Science: Health (9-12) Principles of Health Science (.5 credit) AND (9-12) Medical Terminology (.5 credit) (10-12) Health Science (11-12) Practicum in Health Science 1 CNA (2 credits) (Practicum in Health Science II Pharmacy Tech (2 credits) 11-12) Practicum in Health Science 1 CNA (2 credits) (Practicum in Health Science II Pharmacy Tech (2 credits) (Practicum in Health Science II ( CNA) ( 2 credits) Computer Science (9-12) Computer Science I (10-12) Game Programming and Design (1credit) STEM ENDSEMENT (10-12) Web Technologies (10-12) AP Computer Science (10-12) Independent Study in Technology Applications Math (Completion of Algebra II and two additional math courses) Algebra I/ Pre-AP Algebra I (9-12) Geometry/Pre-AP Geometry AND, (9-12) Geometry/Pre-AP Geometry (10-12) Algebra II/Pre-AP Algebra II Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Independent Study in Mathematics (.5-3 credits) Pre-Calculus/Pre-AP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science 2 Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Independent Study in Mathematics (.5-3 credits) Pre-Calculus/Pre-AP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science 2 Science (Completion of Physics and two additional science courses)
Biology/Pre-AP Biology Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry AP Chemistry (1 credits) Physics AND Environmental Systems (1 credits) AP Environmental Science (1 credits) AP Biology (1 credits) AP Chemistry (1 credits) Physics/Pre-AP Physics AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 Aquatic Science Earth and Space Science (1 credit ) Medical Microbiology (.5) & Pathophysiology (.5 credit) Anatomy & Physiology Advanced Biotechnology Forensic Science Environmental Systems AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Physics/Pre-AP Physics (1) AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 Aquatic Science Earth and Space Science Medical Microbiology (.5 credit) & Pathophysiology (.5 credit) Anatomy & Physiology Advanced Biotechnology Forensic Science Engineering (9-12) Intro to Engineering Design (10-12) Principles of Engineering (11-12) Digital Electronics (11-12) Civil Engineering and Architecture (11-12) Problems and Solutions 1 (11-12) Problems and Solutions 2 (12) Engineering Design and Development (11-12) Digital Electronics (11-12) Civil Engineering and Architecture (11-12) Problems and Solutions 1 (11-12) Problems and Solutions 2