FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM + ENDORSEMENT Graduation Requirements and Endorsement Options
GENERAL INFORMATION The new graduation plan is called the Foundation High School Graduation Plan + Endorsements As part of the new Foundation Graduation Plan students and parents must select (in writing) an endorsement area and create a Four Year Plan Endorsement plan selection may be changed Students may earn more than one endorsement
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Academic Discipline Foundation + Endorsement Distinguished* English 4 credits 4 credits Math 3 + 1 4 * (must include Algebra II) Science 3 + 1 4 Social Studies 3 3 Foreign Language 2 2 Fine Arts 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 Health.5.5 PACE.5.5 Electives 4 + 2 6 Total Credits for Graduation 26 26 *Eligible for top 10% admissions to Texas public 4-year institutions and TEXAS Grant eligibility
5 ENDORSEMENT AREAS STEM Science, Technology (including computer science), Engineering, & advanced Math BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Information technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (Culinary Arts) PUBLIC SERVICE Health science occupations, education, human services (child guidance, cosmetology), JROTC ARTS AND HUMANITIES Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history & fine arts MULTIDISCIPLINARY This endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas
ENDORSEMENT PLAN CONSIDERATIONS What is YOUR best academic pathway for high school taking into account your: Personal interests and talents Career aspirations Post-secondary goals What are the admission requirements for the College/University you wish to attend?
Cypress Fairbanks ISD High School Four-Year Plan with Endorsement - 2015 Class of 2018 and Beyond Na me: Student ID#: School: Gra de: Da te Initia ted: Da te(s) Amended: The Four-Year Plan is intended to give you and your parent(s) a guide to use as you progress through high school. You will want to review the plan each Foundation+ Endorsement (s)distinguished yea r to ma ke s ure you a re taking the required cours e for gra dua tion. Your Dis cipline Credits Credits Credits course selection should support your aptitude and interests and align with English and PACE (1/2) 4 1/2 the career you wish to pursue. Math 3 1 Incl. Alg II Science 3 1 My Graduation Plan Type is: Endorsement Social Studies 3 Founda tion + Endors ement STEM Foreign La ngua ge 2 Distinguished Business and Industry Fine Arts 1 Arts and Humanities PE and Health 1 1/2 Public Services Electives 4 Total credits for Mulitdis ciplina ry Studies gra dua tion 22 26 26 Option 1 English I English II 2 Math: Math: 3 Biology Science: 4 5 6 7 Graduation Plans 2018 and Beyond Directions: Courses required at a specific grade level are noted in the chart below. Students have flexibility in determining the year of study for the following High graduation School Credits requirements: World History or World Geography, Foreign Language, Fines Arts, PE and Health Earned in Middle Periods school 9th Grade 10th Gra de 11th Grade 12th Grade PACE (1/2)/ English III Math: Science: U.S. His tory English: Math: Science: Government (1/2) Economics (1/2
#lingotoknow Prerequisite- a course requirement needed before students can be allowed to enroll in an advanced course or elective New Course Levels L = on-level K = above level more rigorous; similar to Level 1 in middle school H = Horizons (G/T) - must be tested and identified AP = Advanced Placement earn possible college credit by taking AP exam in the spring DC = Dual Credit earn both high school credit and college credit for specific high school courses; specific entry requirements must be met before enrolling in these courses
PACE Health Physical Education Fine Arts Languages Other Than English Electives Required Courses for Graduation
#Non-negotiable PACE PACE (Personal, Academic, and Career Exploration must be taken in 9 th grade worth.5 credit (one semester)
#Non-negotiable Health.5 credit required Can be paired with PACE
Physical Education (or equivalent) 1 credit required can be taken in 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade may earn a maximum of 4 credits in PE towards graduation
Fine Arts 1 credit required may be taken in 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade Classes include: Art Music Dance Theatre
Languages Other Than English 2 credits of the same foreign language Spanish French German Latin
Electives 6 credits are required Any course that is NOT a required course is considered an elective credit Courses taken in middle school for high school credit will count toward this requirement
Complete 4-Year Plan Add Health in the blank next to PACE (unless you plan to take Health Science later ) Add PE or PE equivalent and any additional years desired Add Fine Arts course and any additional years desired Add Foreign Language and any additional years desired
Looking Ahead Next Friday, students will bring home their workbooks along with a blue copy of a blank 4-Year Plan Worksheet. Please review your student s plan, and together, copy their plan onto the blue form, sign, and return to Mrs. Lacey, the 8 th grade Counselor. Plans are due, with parent signature, by Friday, January 23 rd. Students will enter their plans into ccpathfinder on Monday, January 26 th.
Check your student s work! Directions: Courses required at a specific grade level are noted in the chart below. Students have flexibility in determining the year of study for the following graduation requirements: World History or World Geography, Foreign Language, Fines Arts, PE and Health Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I K English IIK 2 Algebra I Math: Geometry K Math: Algebra II K 3 Biology K Science: Chemistry K 4 PACE (1/2)/ Health World History K 5 Football I Football II 6 Spanish I/II Spanish III K Spanish IV K 7 Concepts of Eng/Tech World Geography K Principles of Ag. English III K Math: Precalculus K Science: Physics K U.S. History K Football III Small Animal/Livestock Prod. Art I D/P English IV K/AP Math: AP Calculus AB Science: Advanced Animal Sci Government (1/2 )K Economics (1/2) K Football IV Vetrinary Med Applications
Sample Plan 1 - Career Goal: Vet/Agriculture Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I K English IIK English III K English IV K/AP 2Algebra I Math: Geometry K Math: Algebra II K Math: Precalculus K Math: AP Calculus AB 3 Biology K Science: Chemistry K Science: Physics K Science: Advanced Animal Science 4 PACE (1/2)/ Health World History K U.S. History K Govnmt (1/2 )K Econ. (1/2) K 5 Football I Football II Football III Football IV 6Spanish I/II Spanish III K Spanish IV K Small Animal/Livestock Prod. Vetrinary Med Applications 7 Conc. of Eng/Tech World Geography K Principles of Ag. Art I D/P???? ***This plan statisfiesrequirements for the following endorsements: STEM, Bus./Industry, Arts/Humanities, and MultidisplinaryStudies Sample Plan 2 - Career Goal: Doctor/Medical Field Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I K English IIK English III K English IV K/AP 2Algebra I Math: Geometry K Math: Algebra II K Math: Precalculus K Math: AP Calculus AB 3 Biology K Science: Chemistry K Science: Chemistry AP Science: Anatomy/Physiology K 4 PACE (1/2)/ Med. Terminology World History K U.S. History K Govnmt (1/2 )K Econ. (1/2) K 5 Athletic Course? Athletic Course? Athletic Course? Athletic Course? 6Spanish I/II Spanish III K Principles of Health* Heath Science Practicum in Health Science 7Prof. Comm/TSD World Geography K Art I D/P (2 period block) (2 Period Block) ***This plan statisfies requirements for the following endorsements: STEM, Public Service, and Multidisplinary Studies ****Principles of Health satisfies the 1/2 credit of health required for graduation. Sample Plan 3 - Career Goal: Engineer Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I K English IIK English III K English IV K/AP 2Algebra I Math: Geometry K Math: Algebra II K Math: Precalculus K Math: AP Calculus AB 3 Biology K Science: Chemistry K Science: Physics Science: AP Physics C 4 PACE (1/2)/ Health World History K U.S. History K Govnmt (1/2 )K Econ. (1/2) K 5 Band I Band II Band III Band IV 6Spanish I/II Spanish III K Spanish IV K Adv. Eng. Des. Eng. Design/Prob. Solving 7Conc. Eng/Tech World Geography K Engin. Des/Pres. (2 Period Block)????
Sample Plan 4 - Career Goal: Auto Technician/Cosmetologist/Chef Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I L English II L English III L English IV L 2 Math: Algebra I L Math: Geometry L Math: Math Models Math: Algebra II L 3 Biology L Science: IPC Science: Chemistry L Science: Physics L 4 PACE (1/2)/ Health World History L U.S. History L Govnmt (1/2 )L Econ. (1/2) L 5 Foundations of PF Princ. TDL/Banking Art I D/P Practicum in TDL 6Spanish I Spanish II Automotive Tech Adv. Auto Tech 7Princ. of Tech World Geography L (2 Period Class) (2 Period Class) ***This plan statisfies requirements for the following endorsements: Bus./Industry, and Multidisplinary Studies (3 Period Class) Sample Plan 5 - Career Goal: Computer Animator/Film ****These block courses could easily be substituted for Cosmetology or Culinary Arts Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I L English II L English III L English IV L 2 Math: Algebra I L Math: Geometry L Math: Algebra II L Math: Statistics 3 Biology L Science: IPC Science: Chemistry L Science: Physics L 4 PACE (1/2)/ Health World History L U.S. History L Govnmt (1/2 )L Econ. (1/2) L 5 Web Tech I Animation Adv. Animation Prob/Sol in Multi Media 6Spanish I Spanish II Foundations of PE (2 Period Class) AV Prod. III 7Conc. Eng/Tech World Geography L Audio Video Prod. AV Prod. II Art I DM ***This plan statisfies requirements for the following endorsements: Business/Industry and Multidisplinary Studies Sample Plan 6 - Career Goal: Education Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I K English II K English III K English IV K 2 Math: Algebra I L Math: Geometry L Math: Algebra II L Math: College Algebra 3 Biology L Science: Chemistry L Science: Physics L Science: Forensic Science 4 PACE (1/2)/ Health World History K U.S. History K Govnmt (1/2 )K Econ. (1/2) K 5 Foundations of PF Princ. Ed./Child Dev. Inst. Pract. In Ed./Training Practicum in Ed./Training 6 Spanish I Spanish II (2 Period Class) (2 Period Class) 7 World Geography K Art I P PAL I PAL II ***This plan statisfies requirements for the following endorsements: Public Service and Multidisplinary Studies
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