Foundation High School Program + Endorsement(s) Graduation Requirement and Endorsement Options

Foundation High School Program + Endorsement(s) Graduation Requirement and Endorsement Options

Foundation High School Program English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry, + 3 rd Math Credit Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 3 rd Science Credit Social Studies W.Geog/W.Hist + US History, + Govt & Eco Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 4 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 22 *Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students Student may not move to Foundation High School Program until AFTER their Sophomore year, and must consult with Counselor

Foundation with Endorsements English English I, English II, English III + 4 th English Credit Math Algebra I, Geometry + 2 Advanced Maths (Alg 2 required for some) Science Biology + IPC/Chem/Physics + 2 Advanced Sciences Social Studies W.Geog/W.Hist + US History + Govt&Eco Health PACE 9 th Grade Year PE Language Other Than English LOTE 1 + LOTE 2/Alternate* Fine Arts Electives 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits ½ Credit ½ Credit 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 6 Credits TOTAL STATE CREDITS 26 *Alternate LOTE with approval, if second year of language is not appropriate for individual student MAY NOT be appropriate choice for university bound students

Endorsements Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Public Service STEM must have Alg. II, Chemistry and Physics Students must declare an Endorsement area in 8 th grade Students will review selection during PACE class and may change endorsement area(s)

Endorsements A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: FHSP requirements curriculum for the specific endorsement; four (4) math credits: and four (4) science credits; and two (2) additional elective credits TOTAL = 26 credits

Distinguished Level of Achievement A student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission program. The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires: 4 credits in math, including Algebra II 4 credits in science All Foundation High School Program requirements At least one endorsement

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math The STEM endorsement must include Algebra II Chemistry Physics regardless of the option the student chooses to meet the endorsement requirements.

STEM Continued Options (5) Computer Science 3 courses Computer Programming Computer Science AP Advanced Computer Science or Computer Science Problems and Solutions CTE 4 credits by taking at least 2 courses in the same cluster that lead to a final course in the STEM cluster with at least 1 course at the advanced level (3 rd year of higher course in the sequence)

STEM Continued Options more Math 5 credits: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II AND 2 courses for which Algebra II is the prerequisite Science 5 credits: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics AND 2 courses from the 4 th science course list Combination Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics and 3 more credits from no more than 2 of the areas (CTE, Computer Science, math, and science)

Business and Industry Options (3) CTE 4 credits by taking at least 2 courses in same career cluster Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications Business Management & Administration Marketing Information Technology Manufacturing Hospitality & Tourism Finance Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics with at least 1 advanced course (3 rd or higher course in the sequence)

Business and Industry Continued Options English 4 English elective credits with 3 levels in one of the following areas Advanced Journalism newspaper Advanced Journalism yearbook Public Speaking Debate

Business and Industry Continued Options Technology 4 technology applications credits from the following: Animation Advanced Animation Web Technology I Digital and Interactive Media (DIM) Computer Programming Business Information Management (BIM) Audio/ Video Production

Public Service Options (2) CTE 4 credits by taking at least 2 courses in same career cluster Education & Training Health Sciences Human Services With at least 1 advanced course (3 rd or higher course in the sequence) JROTC Four (4) courses for 4 credits

Arts & Humanities Options (4) Social Studies Total of 5 courses for 5 credits Foreign Language Four levels of the same foreign language OR two levels of two different languages. Fine Arts 4 courses in same fine arts area OR 2 courses in 1 area and 2 courses in a different area. English 4 English elective credits from the following English IV or IV AP Literary Genres Creative Writing Research and Technical Writing Humanities Communications Applications

Multidisciplinary Studies Options (3) 4 x 4 Four (4)courses in each of the 4 core subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics AP Four(4) AP credits or four (4) dual credit course credits from among English, math, science, social studies, LOTE, or fine arts CTE Four (4) courses that prep a student to enter the workforce/post secondary ed without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas not in a coherent sequence

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

Required Courses PACE/HEALTH (1 semester each) Physical Education (1 yr or more) Fine Arts Choir ( 1 4 years) Band (1 4 years) Orchestra (1 4 years) Art (4 choices; 1 4 years) Theater (1 4 years) Tech Theater working behind the scenes in the theater productions. Foreign Language (at least 2 years) Electives choose from your endorsement and option; consult the career cluster pathways in the back of your 8 th Advisory book.

PACE- Personal, Academic, and Career Explorations 1/2 credit Required in Grade 9 This one semester course is designed to assist students in the transition from middle school to high school and build skills that will assist them in future transitions to career, college, adulthood, and independence. PACE will link relevant concepts so that students understand the "big picture" in preparing for life after high school while still in high school. Students will actively work to develop a personalized plan for life success based on their career aspirations. Coursework is focused around the skill areas of personal/social, academic, and career and life.

Periods Choose English levels (9 th 11 th grades) 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 High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I English II 2 Math: Math: 3 Biology Science: English III Math: Science: English: Math: Science: 4 PACE (1/2)/ U.S. History Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) 5 6 7

English IV L, K, AP, H/AP Business English Literary Genres Communication Applications Creative Writing (with another half credit course) Humanities Public Speaking III * Oral Interpretation III * Debate III * Independent Study in Speech * Advanced Journalism III Yearbook * Advanced Journalism III Newspaper * *(prerequisites needed)

8 TH GRADE 9 TH GRADE 10 TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12 TH GRADE EXAMPLE 1 8 TH GRADE MATH Algebra I Geometry L or K or H Algebra II L or K or H 4 th Math credit option EXAMPLE 2 8 TH GRADE MATH Algebra I Geometry L or K or H Math Models Algebra II L or K or H EXAMPLE 3 ALGEBRA I Geometry L or K or H Algebra II L or K or H 3 rd Math credit option 4 th Math credit option Math 3 rd and 4 th credit options Math Models with Applications (only available as a 3 rd math option) Algebra II Precalculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science Independent Study in Math (College Algebra) Advanced Algebra Algebraic Reasoning (for 2015-2016) Statistics non AP (for 2015-2016)

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 High School Credits Earned in Middle school 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1 English I English II English III English: 2 Math: Math: Math: Math: 3 Biology Science: 4 Science: U.S. History Science: Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) 5 PACE (1/2)/ 6 7

Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Chemistry Physics AP Physics I Remember: STEM endorsement students are required to have Chemistry and Physics or AP Physics I

Chemistry Physics Aquatic Science Astronomy Earth and Space Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics I AP Physics II AP Physics C AP Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology Forensic Science Engineering Design & Problem Solving Advanced Animal Science

9 TH GRADE 10 TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12 TH GRADE EXAMPLE 1 World Geography (L or K) or Human Geography AP (or H/AP) World History (L, K, AP, or H/AP) US History (L, K, AP, or H/AP) Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) (L, K, AP, or H/AP) EXAMPLE 2 Elective World Geography (L or K), Human Geography AP (or H/AP), World History (L, K, AP, H/AP) US History (L, K, AP, or H/AP) Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) (L, K, AP, or H/AP) EXAMPLE 3 World Geography (L or K), Human Geography AP (or H/AP), or World History (L, K, AP, or H/AP) Elective US History (L, K, AP, or H/AP) Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) (L, K, AP, or H/AP)

A typical 9 th grade schedule English I Algebra I Biology World Geography PACE / PE, Health Elective or foreign language Elective English I Geometry Biology World Geography PACE / PE, Health Elective or foreign language Elective

Important Information February Keeping the Options Open (Parent Night at Cy-Woods) *information (including date/time) will be sent as it becomes available February 10, 2015 JA Inspire Field Trip 9 th grade course selections will be reviewed during the spring semester Advisory workbooks will be sent home after 4 year plan and registration are complete 4 year plan will be refined each year

Important Resources High School Course Description Guide: www.cfisd.net Parents & Students Curriculum/Course Descriptions 8 th grade Advisory Program: www.cfisd.net Parents & Students Counseling Scroll down to IN THE NEWS Foundation HS Program, Endorsement 8 th grade Advisory Program