Foundation High School Program + Endorsement & High School 4-Year Plan

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Foundation High School Program + Endorsement & High School 4-Year Plan Table of Contents Session 1: Foundation High School Program + Endorsement 1 Session 2: STEM endorsement. 2 Session 3: Business & Industry endorsement 3 Session 4: Public Services endorsement 5 Session 5: Arts & Humanities endorsement.. 6 Session 6: Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement. 7 Session 7: Endorsement Review & Selection Cypress-Fairbanks ISD The Endorsements (chart). 8 Session 8: 4-Year Plan English.. 9 Session 9: 4-Year Plan Math 10 Session 10: 4-Year Plan Science. 11 Session 11: 4-Year Plan Social Studies 12 Session 12: Other Required Courses for Graduation.. 13 Session 13: Select Courses for Endorsement Sample of Courses for Endorsements. 14 Sample 4-Year Plans... 16 Session 14: Career Cruising Entering the 4-Year Plan. 19 Course Sequence by Career Cluster. 20 Glossary Careers (by endorsement). 37 4-Year Plan Sheets. 41 Important websites: High School Course Description Guide www.cfisd.net Career Cruising www.careercruising.com

Session 1: Foundation High School Program + Endorsement Foundation High School Program + Endorsement (Graduation Requirements and Endorsement Options) General Information Your graduation plan Foundation High School Graduation Plan + Endorsement Students and parents required to select (in writing) an endorsement area and create a 4-Year Plan Endorsement plan selection may be changed at any time Students may earn more than one endorsement NOTE: Students must graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission at any Texas public university and also to be considered for the TEXAS Grant. Graduation Plans for the Class of 2018 and Beyond Foundation + Endorsement(s) Distinguished Level of Achievement Discipline Credits Credits Credits English and PACE (1/2) 4 ½ Math 3 1 Incl. Algebra II Science 3 1 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 PE (1) and Health (1/2) 1 ½ Electives/Endorsement Courses 4 2 Total Credits for Graduation 22 26 26 Endorsement Plan Considerations What is YOUR best academic pathway for high school taking into account your: o Personal interests and talents o Career aspirations o Post-secondary goals What are the admission requirements for the College/University you wish to attend? 5 Endorsement Areas STEM Science, Technology (including computer science), Engineering, and advanced Math Business & Industry Information Technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts) Public Services Health Science occupations, education, human services (child guidance, cosmetology), JROTC Arts and Humanities Political science, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history, fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre) Multidisciplinary Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas Remember the Endorsement you choose will determine many of your high school elective choices! 1

Session 2: STEM STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math STEM Careers page 37 This endorsement includes courses directly related to science, technology (including computer science), engineering, and advanced mathematics. See page 34 for specific courses in Computer Science & Engineering. Areas of study that relate to possible careers: Science o Medical/Dental o Marine Biology o Environmental Science o Forensic Science o Physics Technology (Computer Science) o Computer Programming o Software Engineer Engineering Math o Data Analyst o University Professor o Research Development Note: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics or AP Physics I are required for the STEM endorsement regardless of the option the student selects from below. Students may earn a STEM endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the 5 options below: Option 1: Computer Science Students take 4 computer science courses. Computer Programming K Computer Science AP Advanced Computer Science Computer Science Problems & Solutions Option 2: CTE (Engineering) Students earn four (4) credits in the STEM cluster; at least one (1) of the courses must be an advanced CTE course (3 rd year or higher course in a sequence). Example: Engineering Design Robotics or Electronics Advanced Engineering Design (2 credits) Option 3: Math Students take Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II AND two (2) of the following courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite: Pre-Calculus; Calculus AB or BC; Statistics AP; AQR K; Advanced Algebra; College Algebra K Option 4: Science Students take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or AP Physics I, AND two (2) courses from the 3 rd or 4th science credit option list (pg. 11) Option 5: Combination Students take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics or AP Physics I, a 4 th math & 4 th science course, AND three (3) additional credits from Option 1 (Computer Science) and/or Option 2 (CTE/Engineering) in the STEM endorsement. 2

Session 3: Business & Industry Business & Industry Careers page 38 Business & Industry This endorsement includes courses directly related to a variety of careers in the field of Business & Industry. Areas of Study that relate to possible careers: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Agriculture Mechanics Architecture & Construction Architecture Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Animation & Game Art Design Business Management & Administration Administration Support Animal Science Construction Technology Fashion Design Management Horticulture/Floral Design Interior Design Audio/Video Production Human Resources Natural Resources Mass Communication Veterinary Science Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Accounting Culinary Arts Web & Digital Media Precision Metals Banking Programming/Software Development Welding Investments Internet Working Marketing Sales Marketing Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Automotive Technology English (Option 2) Newspaper or Sports Writer Yearbook Debate Broadcast Journalism Public Relations Technology Combo(Option 3) Animation Digital Media/Web Technology A/V Production Business Information Management Computer Programming Students may earn a Business & Industry endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the 4 options below: Option 1: CTE (See pages indicated below for specific courses in these Career Clusters) Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (page 20) Architecture and Construction (page 21) Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communication (page 22) Business Management & Administration (page 23) Finance (page 25) Hospitality & Tourism (page 28) Information Technology (page 30) Manufacturing (page 32) Marketing (page 33) Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (page 35) Students earn 4 credits by taking at least 2 courses in the same career cluster with at least 1 advanced course (3 rd or higher course in the sequence) 3

Session 3: Business & Industry Option 2: English 4 English elective credits with 3 levels in one of the following areas: Advanced Journalism (Newspaper) Advanced Journalism (Yearbook) Debate Option 3: Technology 4 technology applications credits from the following courses: Animation Advanced Animation (2 credits) Web Technology I Digital & Interactive Multimedia Computer Programming K Business Information Management Audio/Video Production Option 4: Combination Students take a coherent sequence of four (4) credits from Option 1, 2, or 3 4

Session 4 Public Services Public Services Careers page 39 Public Services This endorsement includes courses directly related to education and training, health science, human services (including child guidance and cosmetology), and government (JROTC). See pages indicated below for specific courses in these Career Clusters. Areas of study that relate to possible careers: Education (page 24) o Teacher o Coach o School Counselor Health Science (page 27) o Medical o EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) o Nursing o Pharmacy Technician Human Services (page 29) o Child Guidance (Early Childhood) o Cosmetology Military or Public Safety (page 31) o JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) Students may earn a Public Services endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the 2 options below: Option 1: CTE Education and Training Health Science Human Services Students earn 4 credits by taking at least 2 courses in the same career cluster with at least one advanced course (3rd year or higher course in the sequence) Option 2: JROTC 4 JROTC courses for 4 credits 5

Session 5 Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities Careers page 40 Arts & Humanities This endorsement includes courses directly related to social studies (including political science and history), foreign languages, fine arts, and English. Areas of study that relate to possible careers: Art Dance Music Theatre Drawing & Painting Dance Band Theatre Arts Digital Art & Media Drill Team Choir Technical Theatre Ceramics/Sculpture Orchestra Theatre Production Photography Social Studies Foreign Language English/Creative Writing Political Science Spanish Creative Writing Law French Research & Technical Writing Psychology German Criminal Justice Latin ASL Cy-Ridge & Langham only Students may earn an Arts & Humanities endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the 4 options below: Option l: Social Studies 5 social studies courses for 5 credits (see page 26 for specific courses) (Note: This includes the 3 credits of Social Studies that are required for graduation) Option 2: Foreign Language - 4 levels of the same foreign language OR Foreign Language Combo - 2 levels in each of 2 different foreign languages (for 4 credits) (Note: This includes the 2 credits of foreign language that are required for graduation) Option 3: Fine Arts - 4 courses in the same fine arts area for 4 credits Art Dance Music (Band) Music (Choir) Music (Orchestra) Theater Arts OR Fine Arts Combo - 2 courses in each of 2 different fine arts areas (for 4 credits) (Note: This includes the 1 credit of Fine Arts that is required for graduation) Option 4: English 4 English elective credits selected from the following courses: English IV AP English Literature & Composition Literary Genres Creative Writing Research & Technical Writing Humanities Communication Applications (.5 credit) 6

Session 6: Multidisciplinary Studies Multidisciplinary Studies This endorsement provides flexibility for students with a wide range of interests and talents and includes courses from multiple content areas. It is appropriate for careers that span more than one category or that do not completely fit a specific category. Students are allowed to take classes from all the endorsement areas to see what they may be interested in for the future. Possible Career Choices: Librarian, social worker, pilot, fitness trainer, professional athlete, flight attendant, model, realtor Do any of these careers interest you? Which one? See options below Option 1: 4 X 4 4 English credits including English IV 4 math credits 4 science credits including Biology + Chemistry and/or Physics or AP Physics I 4 social studies credits Option 2: AP or Dual Credit 4 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for 4 credits in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, or fine arts OR 4 Dual credit courses for 4 credits in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, or fine arts 7

My Career Goal: Endorsement & Option - If choosing multiple endorsements, rank in order of interest (1, 2, 3) STEM Option Business & Industry Option Arts & Humanities Option Public Services Option Multidisciplinary Studies Option 8

Session 8: 4-Year Plan English High School 4-Year Plans STEP 1: Complete personal information on top of the 4-Year Plan worksheet Choose Graduation Plan : Foundation + Endorsement OR Distinguished Level of Achievement Indicate your Career Goal (what do you want to be or do when you grow up?) Copy your Endorsement Area(s) and Option (including the #) from the list below onto your 4-Year Plan NOTE: If choosing multiple endorsements, rank in order of interest (1, 2, 3) STEM 1 Computer Science STEM 2 CTE (Engineering) STEM 3 Math STEM 4 Science STEM 5 Combination Business & Industry 1 Ag, Food & Natural Resources Business & Industry 1 Architecture and Construction Business & Industry 1 Arts, AV/Video Technology & Communication Business & Industry 1 Business Management and Administration Business & Industry 1 Finance Business & Industry 1 Hospitality and Tourism Business & Industry 1 Information Technology Business & Industry 1 Manufacturing Business & Industry 1 Marketing Business & Industry 1 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Business & Industry 2 English Business & Industry 3 Technology Business & Industry 4 Combination Public Services 1 Education &Training Public Services 1 Health Science Public Services 1 Human Services Public Services 2 JROTC Arts and Humanities 1 Social Studies Arts and Humanities 2 Foreign Language Arts and Humanities 2 Foreign Language Combo Arts and Humanities 3 Dance Arts and Humanities 3 Fine Arts Combo Arts and Humanities 3 Music (Band) Arts and Humanities 3 Music (Choir) Arts and Humanities 3 Music (Orchestra) Arts and Humanities 3 Theater Arts Arts and Humanities 3 Visual Arts Arts and Humanities 4 English Multidisciplinary Studies 1 Four by Four (4x4) Multidisciplinary Studies 2 AP or Dual ************************************************************************************ General Information High School Core Academic Courses On-level (the course title without a letter after it; Example: Algebra I) - Choose this level if you are CURRENTLY in an on-level class of that content area in 8 th grade. If you have an 85 or above average in that class, you will receive a letter in April and will have the opportunity to choose K-level at that time K (Accelerated level): Choose this level only if you are CURRENTLY in a Level 1 class of that content area in 8 th grade AND you have a 75 or above average in the class H (Horizons): ONLY choose H if you are CURRENTLY in Horizons classes 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 a dual credit course) ************************************************************************************************** STEP 2: Select English courses for all 4 years of high school 9 th 11 th Grade: Choose your level of English I, II, and III (On-level, K, H; AP & H/AP only available for English III) 12 th Grade: Choose a course from this list of English 4 th credit options: English IV On-level, K, AP, H/AP Literary Genres Creative Writing Humanities Communication Applications (with another half credit course) Debate III * Independent Study in Speech * Advanced Journalism III Yearbook * Advanced Journalism III Newspaper * Business English *(prerequisites needed) 9

Session 9: 4-Year Plan Math High School 4-Year Plans Select Math courses & levels for all 4 Years of High School. Remember: Algebra II must be taken to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement EXAMPLE 1 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 8 th Grade Math Algebra I Geometry (On-level, K, or H) Algebra II (On-level, K, or H) (if A, B, or C yearly average in Geometry) Advanced Algebra OR ISM AQR (K) OR Precalculus (On-level, K, H, or DC) OR ISM College Algebra (K, H, or DC) OR AP Statistics EXAMPLE 2 8 th Grade Math Algebra I Geometry (on-level) Math Models (if D yearly average in Geometry) OR Statistics (on-level) or Algebra II (on-level) Algebraic Reasoning Algebra II (on-level) OR Statistics (on-level) Algebraic Reasoning or Algebra II (on-level) EXAMPLE 3 Algebra I Geometry (On-level, K, or H) Algebra II (On-level, K, or H) Precalculus (On-level, K, H, or DC) OR ISM College Algebra (K, H, or DC) OR AP Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics Precalculus (On-level, K, H, or DC) or AP Statistics AP Statistics Precalculus (On-level, K, H, or DC) or ISM College Algebra (K,H, or DC) Note: AP Computer Science may count as 4 th math credit if taken after Algebra II 10 OR ISM AQR (K) Precalculus (On-level, K, H, or DC) or ISM College Algebra (K,H, or DC) or AP Statistics

Session 10: 4-Year Plan Science High School 4-Year Plans Select Science courses 4 credits required 9 th Grade All students must take Biology (On-level, K, or H) 10 th Grade IPC (On-level), Chemistry (On-level, K, or H), Physics (On-level, K, or H), or AP Physics I 11 th and/or 12 th Grade Choose from the 3 rd or 4 th credit options below 3 rd or 4 th credit options Prerequisites Information Chemistry (On-level, K, or H) Biology and Algebra I Physics (On-level, K, or H) Biology Aquatic Science Biology Astronomy Completion or concurrent with 3 rd science Earth and Space (On-level, K, or H) Completion or concurrent with 3 rd science Environmental Systems Completion or concurrent with 3 rd science AP Biology Biology and Chemistry AP Chemistry Chemistry and Algebra II AP Physics I Biology and Algebra II Medical focus AP Physics II Physics or AP Physics I and Medical focus completion or concurrent with Precalculus AP Physics C Physics or AP Physics I and Engineering focus concurrent enrollment in Calculus; 12 th grade only AP Environmental Science Biology and Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology (On-level, K) Biology and Chemistry Forensic Science Biology and Chemistry Engineering Design & Problem Solving (K) Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics; 12 th grade only Advanced Animal Science Biology and Chemistry; 12 th grade only Possible courses related to career areas: STEM AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Engineering Design & Problem Solving K Remember - Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or AP Physics I are REQUIRED Health Science Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I and/or II, Forensic Science Ag, Food & Natural Resources Advanced Animal Science 11

Session 11: Social Studies High School 4-Year Plans Select Social Studies courses 3 credits required 9 th Grade and/or 10 th Grade World Geography or Human Geography AP and/or World History 11 th Grade US History 12 th Grade Government (.5 credit) AND Economics (.5 credit) Macro Economics AP may substitute for the required Economics class. Micro Economics is an elective course and may NOT substitute for the required Economics class. Note: Students may NOT earn credit for both World Geography and Human Geography AP 9 TH GRADE 10 TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12 TH GRADE EXAMPLE 1 (4 credits) World Geography (On-level, K, or H) OR Human Geography AP, H/AP World History (On-level, K, H, AP, or H/AP) US History (On-level, K, AP, or H/AP) Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) (On-level, K, AP, or H/AP) EXAMPLE 2 Elective World Geography (On-level, K, H) OR Human Geography AP, H/AP, OR World History (On-level, K, H, AP, or H/AP) US History (On-level, K, AP, or H/AP) Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) (On-level, K, AP, or H/AP) EXAMPLE 3 World Geography (On-level, K, or H) OR Human Geography AP, H/AP OR World History (On-level, K, H, AP, or H/AP) Elective US History (On-level, K, AP, or H/AP) Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) (On-level, K, AP, or H/AP) 12

Session 12: Other Required Courses for Graduation Other Required Courses for Graduation PACE (.5 credit) Health (.5 credit) PE (1 credit) REQUIRED Fine Arts (1 credit) Foreign Language (2 credits) Electives (6 credits) (Place a check by the course you choose to meet the graduation requirement listed) PACE (.5) & Health (.5) PE (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit) Foreign Language (2 credits) Electives (6 credits) PACE Health Athletics* Foundations of Personal Fitness Individual Sports Team Sports Aerobic Dance Off Campus PE JROTC Band I & II Cheerleading I & II Dance II (Drill) Dance Art Drawing/Painting Ceramics/Sculpture Photography Digital Art & Media Music Band Choir (girls & boys) Orchestra Theatre Theatre Art Technical Theatre Theatre Production Spanish French German Latin American Sign Language (Cy-Ridge & Langham Creek only) To be determined by endorsement option and personal choice. (Ex. Additional credits of Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Athletics) *Athletics courses: Choose ONE from the following and write in the blank above: baseball, track, wrestling, tennis, soccer, softball, swim, diving, basketball, football, volleyball, cross country, or golf 13

Session 13 Sample of Courses for Endorsements Revised 9/30/15 These examples are just a few of the possibilities that can be used to earn an Endorsement. Please refer to the flow charts of Course Sequence by Career Clusters as indicated below for other course options that can be utilized. Remember you can make changes to your plan at any time! STEM REQUIRED: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics or AP Physics I PLUS one of the following options Option 1 - Computer Science (4 courses) Computer Programming K Computer Science AP Advanced Computer Science Computer Science Problems & Solutions Option 2 - CTE (Engineering) (4 credits) - p.34 Engineering Design Robotics or Electronics *Advanced Engineering Design (2 credits) 10 th - 12 th Option 3 - Math (5 credits) Required: Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II PLUS 2 math courses beyond Algebra II (see page 8 or 10) Option 4 - Science (5 credits) Required: Biology, Chemistry, & Physics or AP Physics I PLUS 2 advanced science courses (see page 8 or 11) Add your 5th Science class to your 11 th or 12 th grade year Option 5 - Combination Required: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics or AP Physics I Plus 3 credits from Option 1 Computer Science OR Option 2 Engineering listed above PUBLIC SERVICES Option 1 Education & Training (4 credits)- p. 24 Ready, Set, Teach I (2 credits) 11 th *Ready, Set, Teach II (2 credits) 12 th Recommended 9 th /10th: Principles of Educ & Training (.5) & Child Development (.5) Option 1 Health Science (4 credits) p. 27 Prin of Health Science 10 th /11 th (Note: If you plan to take this class, drop Health and add Medical Terminology or another.5 credit elective to go with PACE in 9 th grade) Anatomy or Forensic Science 11 th /12 th (Either may also count as 4 th science) *Health Science (2 credits) 11 th /12 th Option 1 Human Services (4 credits) p.29 Child Guidance (2 credits) 11 th *Practicum in Human Services (2 credits) 12 th Recommended 9 th /10 th : Child Development (.5) Option 1 Human Services (4 credits) p.29 Cosmetology I (3 credits) 10 th /11 th *Cosmetology II (3 credits) 11 th /12 th Recommended 9 th /10 th : Intro to Cosmetology (.5 credit) Option 2 JROTC (4 credits) p.31 JROTC I JROTC II JROTC III JROTC IV ART AND HUMANITIES Option 1 - Social Studies (5 credits)- p. 26 4 th Social Studies course Psychology (.5 credit) & Sociology (.5 credit) 11 th /12 th Option 2: Foreign Language (4 credits of the same FL) p. 6 Spanish I, II, III, IV (or whichever FL you choose) Option 2: Foreign Language Combo (4 credits: 2+2) p.6 Spanish I & II (or whichever FL you choose) Latin I & II (or whichever FL you choose) Option 3 - Fine Arts (4 credits of the same Fine Arts) p. 6 Theatre I, II, III, & IV (or Art, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Dance) Option 3 Fine Arts Combo (4 credits: 2+2) Art I & II (or whichever Fine Arts you choose) Band I & II (or whichever Fine Arts you choose) *Advanced CTE Course Option 4 English (4 credits) Refer to the Endorsement Chart for specific courses (page 8) 14

Session 13 Sample of Courses for Endorsements Revised 9/30/15 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Option 1- Ag, Food & Natural Resources (4 credits) p. 20 Principles of Ag 9 th /10 th (Required before any Ag class) Wildlife (.5 credit) & Small Animal (.5 credit) *Vet Med 11 th /12 th *Advanced Animal 12 th (May also count as 4 th science) Note: Floral Design may count as Fine Arts credit AND as part of credits needed for endorsement Option 1 - Architecture & Construction (4 credits) p. 21 Principles of Architecture Architectural Design 10 th -12 th *Adv. Architectural Design (2 credits) 11 th /12 th Option 1 - Arts, AV, & Communication (4 credits) p. 22 A/V Production Fashion Design 10 th - 12 th *Advanced Fashion Design (2 credits) 11 th /12 th Option 1 - Business Mgt. & Administration (4 credits) p. 23 Principles of Bus, Marketing & Finance Business Information Mgt. I Virtual Business (.5 credit) & Human Resources Mgt. (.5 credit) 10 th 12 th 11 th /12 th *Business Information Mgt. II 10 th - 12 th Option 1 Finance (4 credits) p. 25 Principles of Bus, Marketing & Finance Money Matters 10 th - 12 th Accounting I 10 th - 12 th *Accounting II 11 th /12 th Option 1 Hospitality & Tourism (4 credits) p. 28 Culinary Arts (2 credits) 10 th - 12 th *Practicum in Culinary Arts (2 credits) 12 th Option 1 - Information Technology (4 credits) p. 30 Computer Programming K *Internetworking Tech I 11 th /12 th *Internetworking Tech II (2 credits) 12 th Option 1 - Transportation, Dist. & Logistics (4 credits) p. 35 Auto Tech (2 credits) 10 th - 12 th *Advanced Auto Tech (2 credits) 11 th /12 th Option 2 English (4 credits) p.8 Yearbook I Yearbook II Yearbook III Debate I Option 3 - Technology (4 credits) p. 8 Animation 10 th - 12 th Advanced Animation (2 credits) 11 th /12 th Digital & Interactive Multimedia 10 th - 12 th Option 4 Combination (4 credits) p. 8 Principles of Bus, Marketing & Finance Business Information Mgt. I Animation A/V Production MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Option 1 4 x 4 p. 8 4 English credits (must include English IV) 4 Math credits 4 Science credits 4 Social Studies credits Option 2 AP or Dual Credit (4 credits) p. 8 (may be a combination of both types of courses) Option1 Manufacturing (4 credits) p. 32 Welding (2 credits) 10 th - 12 th (9 th if Prin of Manufacturing taken in 8 th grade) *Advanced Welding (2 credits) 10 th - 12 th Option 1 Marketing (4 credits) p. 33 Principles of Bus, Marketing & Finance *Practicum in Marketing Dynamics (3 credits) 11 th /12 th *Advanced CTE Course 15

Session 13: Sample 4-Year Plans Remember: Students have flexibility in determining the year of study for the following graduation requirements: World History or World Geography (or Human Geography AP), Foreign Language, Fine Arts, PE, and Health Courses that satisfy endorsement requirements are in bold print All examples below will earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement (Algebra II is included in the 4-Year Plan) Example STEM, Option 2 Engineering Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle School 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 English I English II English III English IV 2 Algebra I Math: Geometry K Math: Algebra II K Math: Precalculus K Math: AP Calculus AB 3 Biology K Science: Chemistry K Science: AP Physics I Science: Eng. Design & Problem Solving K 4 PACE (.5)/Health (.5) Robotics US History Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 5 Football I Football II Football III Football IV 6 Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III K Engineering Design Adv. Engineering Design 7 Concepts of Engineering World Geography Art I D/P Electronics Note: Engineering Design & Problem Solving K may count as 4 th science credit AND as part of credits for endorsement. This student chose to take only the 3 required Social Studies credits and took an elective instead of World History during the 10 th grade year Example Business & Industry, Option 1 - Ag, Food, & Natural Resources Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle School 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 English I English II English III English IV 2 Math: Algebra I Math: Geometry Math: Algebra II Math: Adv. Algebra 3 Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Physics Science: Adv. Animal 4 PACE (.5)/Health (.5) World History US History Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 5 Football I Football II Football III Football IV 6 Spanish I Spanish II Vet Med Practicum in Ag 7 Principles of Ag Wildlife (.5) & Small Animal (.5) Floral Design Note: Advanced Animal may count as 4 th science credit AND as part of credits for endorsement. Floral Design may count as Fine Arts credit AND as part of credits for endorsement. 16

Session 13: Sample 4-Year Plans Example Public Services, Option 1 Education & Training Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle School 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 English I English II English III English IV 2 Math: Algebra I Math: Geometry Math: Algebra II Math: College Algebra K 3 Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Physics Science: Earth & Space 4 PACE (.5)/Health (.5) Principles of Educ. (.5) & Child Development (.5) US History Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 5 Band I Band II Band III Band IV 6 Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III K Ready, Set, Teach I Ready, Set, Teach II 7 World Geography World History Note: This student has multiple endorsements: *Public Services, Option 1 Education & Training *Arts & Humanities, Option 3 Fine Arts (4 credits of Band) *Multidisciplinary Studies, Option 1-4X4 (4 courses in each of the four content areas) Also note since this student is in Band for at least two years they have met their PE & Fine Arts requirement for graduation; this would also apply for 2 years of Drill Team and possibly Color Guard (check with your counselor) Example Arts & Humanities, Option 1 Social Studies Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle School 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 English I K English II K English III AP English IV AP 2 Math: Algebra I Math: Geometry K Math: Algebra II K Math: Precalculus K 3 Biology K Science: Chemistry Science: Physics Science: Forensic Sci. 4 PACE (.5)/Health (.5) World History AP US History AP Government AP (.5) & Economics AP(.5) 5 Football I Football II Football III Football IV 6 Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III K Psychology AP (.5) & Sociology (.5) 7 Professional Human Geography Art I D/P ACT/SAT Prep (.5) & Comm. (.5) AP Teen Leadership (.5) World Area Studies K PALS I Note: World Geography (On-level, K, or H) could be substituted for Human Geography AP. This student has multiple endorsements: *Arts & Humanities, Option 1 Social Studies (5 or more credits in Social Studies) *Multidisciplinary Studies, Option l - 4 x 4 and Option 2 - AP 17

Session 13: Sample 4-Year Plans Example Multidisciplinary Studies, Option 1 Four by Four (4 X 4) Periods High School Credits Earned in Middle School 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 English I English II English III English IV 2 Math: Algebra I Math: Geometry Math: Algebra II Math: Adv. Algebra 3 Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Astronomy Science: Aquatic Sci. 4 PACE (.5)/Health (.5) World History US History Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 5 Aerobics Fashion Design Adv. Fashion Design College Readiness & Study Skills (.5) & Psychology (.5) 6 Spanish I & II Theatre Arts I Theatre Arts II Animation 7 World Geography Audio/Video Production I Art I D/M Art II D/M Note: This student has multiple endorsements: *4 x 4 *Arts & Humanities, Option 3 - Fine Arts Combo (Theatre I & II; Art I & II D/M) *Business & Industry, Option 1 Arts, A/V, and Communication (Fashion Design, Adv. Fashion Design, & Animation) Also note that this student completed their Foreign Language requirement in middle school 18

Session 14: Career Cruising Entering the 4-Year Plan Career Cruising Entering the 4-Year Plan Go to: https://www.careercruising.com Login: Username: CF-student ID number (Example: CF-180907) Password: Your birthday (mm/dd/year) (Example: 02172001) STEP 1 - Click Choose My Courses from the list of menu options on the left STEP 2 - Enter Core Academic Courses for 9 th Grade - English, Math, Science, & PACE Click on the plus (+) icon of the shaded course slot Click on the course name that you have chosen on your 4-Year Plan Click Add Courses STEP 3 - Enter All Other Courses for 9 th Grade Click on the plus (+) icon of any white Elective course slot Search for courses by Discipline or Keyword ; click on the Select dropdown to search for the course Click Add Courses Continue until you have selected all of your elective courses Make sure you have 7 credits for 9 th grade DO NOT ENTER ALTERNATE ELECTIVES INTO CAREER CRUISING! Use the numbers listed for the following courses: Band Orchestra Choir Boys: Girls: Dance/Drill Team Color Guard STEP 4 - Enter Courses for 10 th, 11 th, & 12 th Grade Make sure you have 7 credits for each grade When you have finished, the Graduation Tracking Bar should show 26/26 credits if you have met all the requirements for graduation Click Learn More below the Graduation Tracking to see if you re missing any required courses or credits STEP 5 - Scroll down to the bottom of your Graduation Tracking to select your Endorsement option (your #1 choice) Final Steps Let an adult know when you have finished so they can check your work Follow the instructions from your Counselor or Teacher 19

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1-4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Principles of Ag, Food, & Natural * * REQUIRED of all students wanting to take an Ag course Resources Livestock Production * * * Animal foods, health, handling techniques, & sales Small Animal Management * * * Small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, dogs, & cats Equine Science * * * Nutrition, health & management of horses Agribusiness Mgmt & Mktg * * * Marketing, sales & economic principles of Ag, goods, & machinery Food Technology & Safety * * * Preparation, processing, preservation, & packaging of world food products Wildlife, Fisheries, & Eco Mgmt * * * Hunting, fishing, boat safety skills with state certification Prin. & Elements of Floral Design * * * MAY BE USED FOR FINE ARTS CREDIT - Floral design & industry expectations Landscape Design/Turf Grass * * * Designing, constructing, & maintaining planted areas Horticultural Science * * * Food & ornamental plant production; industry tools & equipment Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech * * * Safety/skills in electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, concrete & metal Ag Facilities Design/Fabrication * * Prerequisite Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech Electric arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, & equipment needed in Ag uses Practicum in Ag * * Required to work 10 hours/week at an approved training site Problems & Solutions in Ag * * Supervised research/project-based class Veterinary Med Applications * * Prerequisite Livestock, Small Animal, or Equine Vet practices, industry expectations, large & small animal systems Advanced Animal Science * MAY ALSO BE USED AS 4 TH SCIENCE CREDIT for students seeking career in animal science 20

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Principles of Architecture and Construction * * Highly recommended; explore the fields of architecture, construction science and construction technology. Construction Technology * * * * Skills in safety, tool and machine usage, building materials Interior Design * * * Basic principles and elements of design and construction Architectural Design * * * Prerequisite Principles of Arch. and Construction Design, planning and development of arch. drawings Construction Management * * * Management of architectural and engineering projects Mill and Cabinet Making Technology * * * Prerequisite Principles of Arch & Construction or Principles of Manufacturing or Concepts of Engineering Mill work, cabinet making and installation Advanced Architectural Design Advanced Construction Management Problems and Solutions in Drafting Practicum in Architectural Design Practicum in Construction Management * * Prerequisite Architectural Design Design, design history, techniques, tools, renderings, and scaled models * * Prerequisite Construction Management Advanced skills in management of architectural and engineering projects * * Prerequisite At least 1 credit in Arch & Construction or Science Technology or STEM cluster Supervised research/project based class * Prerequisite Architectural Design Required to work 10 hours/week at an approved training site * Prerequisite Construction Management Required to work 10 hours/week at an approved training site 21

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Professional * * * * Develop effective interpersonal communication skills Communications Audio/Video Production I * * * * Equipment and techniques of video production Audio/Video Production II * * * Prerequisite Audio/ Video Production I Planning, filming and editing high quality video Animation * * * Storyboarding, flip books, Claymation, and rendering Fashion Design * * * Fashion, textiles and the apparel industry Advanced Fashion Design * * * Prerequisite Fashion Design Advanced knowledge of fashion figures, garment details and construction Practicum in Marketing Dynamics I * * Prerequisite At least 1 course in the Marketing cluster Required to work 15 hours a week at an approved training site Advanced Animation * * Prerequisite Animation Advanced animation utilizing industry recognized technologies Audio/Video Production III * * Prerequisite Audio/Video Productions II Advanced techniques, Claymation, green screen and CFISD TV Advanced Audio/Video Production * Prerequisite Audio/Video Productions III Supervised research/project-based class Problems and Solutions in Fashion * Prerequisite Advanced Fashion Design Supervised research/project-based class Problems and Solutions in Multimedia * Prerequisite Advanced Animation or Web Technologies II Supervised research/project-based class 22

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance * * * * Global business, marketing of goods/services, advertising and product pricing Touch System Data Entry * * * * Improve speed and accuracy on the keyboard Business Information Management I * * * * Word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, databases and internet research Business Information * * * Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialists (MOS) exams Management II MOS Global Business * * * Theories in trading and investing across national borders Virtual Business * * * Develop a website for a virtual business Human Resources Management * * Recruitment, selection, training, development and compensation of employees Business Management * * Legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical and international dimensions of business Practicum in Business Management I * * Prerequisite At least one course in the Business, Marketing and Finance cluster Required to work 15 hours a week at an approved training site Practicum in Business Management II * Prerequisite Practicum in Business Management I Required to work 15 hours a week at an approved training site Business English * Prerequisite English III May satisfy 4 th English credit for graduation 23

Endorsement: Public Services, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Principles Of Education and * * * Basic knowledge and skills needed for a career in education Training Child Development * * * Child growth from prenatal through school-age children Instructional Practice in Education and Training Ready, Set Teach I Practicum in Education and Training* (RST II) * * Work with children at a designated elementary school under the supervision of a teacher * Prerequisite Instructional Practice in Education and Training Plan and direct individual instruction and group activities at a designated school site. 24

Endorsement: Arts & Humanities, Option 1 5 Social Studies credit Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Human Geography AP * * * * Provides framework to understand how the world is organized and how events in one region can have a major impact on events in other regions Psychology or Psychology AP * * Understanding the concept of human behavior, theories of personality, human growth & development Sociology * * Understanding of self and the society in which one lives Street Law * * Court structure, criminal procedure, civil rights & other legal issues; criminal law one semester & civil law the other semester World Area Studies K or H * * Study of geography, culture, history, politics, and economic development of selected regions European History AP * * Prerequisite US History or concurrent enrollment European history from 1450 to the present Macro Economics AP * * Prerequisite US History; Study of national income and price determination, economic growth, and international economics Micro Economics AP * * Prerequisite US History; Emphasis on supply and demand, resource allocation, prices, cost and profit, market structure, international trade, and government intervention Comparative Government AP * Prerequisite US History; In-depth study of the political systems of the UK, France, China, Russia, as well as various developing nations Government AP (2 nd semester SPTSS) * Prerequisite Government in fall semester; Available 2 nd semester only; may NOT substitute for Government graduation requirement *NOTE: Macro Economics AP may substitute for the required Economics class. Micro Economics is an elective course and may NOT substitute for the required Economics class. 26

Endorsement: Public Services, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Medical Terminology * * Medical terms, word roots, abbreviations and acronyms Principles of Health Science * * * Therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and informational systems of the health care industry Health Science * * Prerequisite Principles of Health Science, Biology and verification of immunizations CPR, standard precautions, ethics of the medical field. Practice entry-level occupational skills at a hospital Forensic Science * * Prerequisite Biology and Chemistry; Procedures related to crime scene investigation and criminal behavior characteristics Anatomy & Physiology * * Prerequisite Biology and Chemistry; Understanding the human body in respect to structure and function AP Biology * * Prerequisite Biology and Chemistry; Molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular processes, human genetics, & bioethics AP Chemistry * * Prerequisite Chemistry and Algebra II; Structure & bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, & quantitative analysis AP Physics II * * Prerequisite Physics I or AP Physics I and completion or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus; Medical focus; Thermodynamics, fluids, electrostatics, magnetism, & modern physics Practicum in Health Science * Prerequisite Principles of Health Science and application to Lone Star college Certification for Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 27

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Restaurant Management * * * Planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling food service operations Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness * * * Nutrition, digestion, calories/metabolism, diet-related diseases, food allergies, safety and sanitation in food preparation Culinary Arts * * * Cooking, science of baking, production skills and management of culinary arts Practicum in Culinary Arts I Practicum in Culinary Arts II * Prerequisite Culinary Arts Participate in operating a restaurant/catering business. Taught at Cy-Fair HS * Prerequisite Practicum in Culinary Arts I On the job training in all phases of food services operation NOTE: Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (.5 credit) taken in Middle School may be used to fulfill Endorsement requirements 28

Endorsement: Public Services, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Introductory to Cosmetology * * * * Hair style, manicures, skin care, make up, and other aspects of the personal care service industry Interpersonal Studies * * * Strategies that promote physical, emotional, intellectual and social development Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness * * * Nutrition, digestion, calories/metabolism, diet-related diseases, food allergies, safety and sanitation in food preparation Child Development * * * Child growth from prenatal through school-age children Counseling and Mental Health * * * Understanding the ethical/ legal responsibilities and limitations in the mental health professions Cosmetology I * * * 3 hour block of preparation /training for licensing Cosmetology II * * Prerequisite Cosmetology I Advanced training; 1000 clock hours needed for licensing Child Guidance * * Work with 3 /4 year old children in preschool program at the high school Psychology or AP Psychology * * Understanding the concept of human behavior, theories of personality, human growth & development Sociology * * Understanding of self and the society in which one lives Practicum in Human Services * Prerequisite Child Guidance Advanced skills in preschool program with portfolio required NOTE: Principles of Human Services (.5 credit) taken in Middle School may be used to fulfill Endorsement requirements 29

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Computer Programming K * * * * Prerequisite Algebra Read and write small programs in Java Web Technologies I * * * * Design, create and maintain web pages Business Information Mgt. I * * * * Word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, databases and internet research Animation * * * Storyboarding, flip books, Claymation, and rendering Computer Science AP * * * Prerequisite Computer Programming K or Geometry K AP exam preparation Digital and Interactive Media * * * Design and create multimedia projects using Adobe Photoshop; potential for certification Web Technologies II * * * Supervised research study/project based class Telecommunications and Networking Essentials/A+ * * * Assemble, install and trouble shoot a computer system; potential for certification Advanced Computer Science * * Prerequisite Computer Science AP Topics in preparation and alignment with college-level computer science Computer Science Problems and Solutions * * Prerequisite Computer Programming K Supervised research, study/project-based class Internetworking Technologies 1 - CCENT Problems and Solutions in Multimedia Internetworking Technologies II -CCENT * * Prepares students to install, operate, and trouble-shoot a home or small business enterprise branch network; Potential certification (CCENT) * Prerequisite Advanced Animation or Web Tech II Supervised research, study/project-based class * Prepares students to install, operate, and trouble-shoot a home or medium-size business enterprise branch network; Potential certification (CCENT & CCNA) 30

Endorsement: Public Services, Option 2 4 credits of JROTC Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description JROTC I (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) * Train high school cadets in citizenship, community service, character & leadership development in preparation for serving their nation and community JROTC II * Prerequisite JROTC I JROTC III * Prerequisite JROTC II JROTC IV * Prerequisite JROTC III 31

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Principles of Manufacturing * * * Students will use hand tools, power tools, machinery, & computer hardware to design and produce products Precision Metal Manufacturing * * * * Prerequisite Principles of Manufacturing Students will use lathes, vertical mills, drill presses, saws, and other equipment required for metal technology Flexible Manufacturing * * * * Prerequisite Principles of Manufacturing, Project-based course using sheet metal, welding, machining, and forming Advanced Flexible Manufacturing * * * Prerequisite Flexible Manufacturing Develop advanced skills related to the industry of metal technology Welding * * * Prerequisite Principles of Manufacturing or Ag Mechanics & Metal Technologies Hand & power tools, welding on various types of metals, reading blueprints, metal characteristics, equipment set-up Advanced Welding * * * Prerequisite Welding Training for employment with advanced level skills in welding; student certification upon successful completion Practicum in Manufacturing * * Prerequisite Welding, Precision Metal Manufacturing, or Flexible Manufacturing Students are required to work 10 hours per week at an approved training site Problems & Solutions in Tech Ed * * Prerequisite at least 1 credit from the Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing, or STEM cluster Supervised research/project-based class 32

Endorsement: Business & Industry, Option 1 4 credits with at least 1 Advanced Course (see chart below) Course Title 9 10 11 12 Description Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance * * * Global business, marketing of goods/services, advertising and product pricing Advertising & Sales Promotion * * * Principles & practices of advertising print, broadcast, & digital media Retailing & E-tailing * * * Electronic media techniques necessary in business to compete in a global economy Sports & Entertainment Marketing * * * Apply marketing principles and processes to the Sports & Entertainment industry Practicum in Marketing Dynamics I * * Prerequisite at least one course in the Marketing area Required to work 15 hours per week at an approved training site Practicum in Marketing Dynamics II * Prerequisite Practicum in Marketing Dynamics I Required to work 15 hours per week at an approved training site 33