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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?

Name: Student ID#:

School : Grade: Date Ini tiated: Date(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 wi l l want to review the plan each Foundation+ Endorsement (s )Dis tinguished

year to make sure you are taking the required course for graduation. Your Discipl ine Credits Credits Credits

course selection should support your apti tude and interests and a l ign with Engl ish 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 Socia l Studies 3

Foundation + Endorsement STEM Foreign Language 2

Distinguished Bus iness and Industry Fine Arts 1

Arts and Humanities PE and Health 1 1/2

Publ ic Services Electives 4

Mul i tdiscipl inary Studies

Total credits for

graduation 22 26 26

Option______________________

Periods 10th Grade

1 Engl ish II

2 Math: _________________

3 Science: _______________

4

5

6

7

Cypress Fa irbanks ISD

High School Four-Year Plan with Endorsement - 2015

Class of 2018 and Beyond

Graduation Plans 2018 and Beyond

High School Credits

Earned in Middle

school 12th Grade9th Grade

Directions : Courses required at a speci fic grade level are noted in the chart below. Students have flexibi l i ty in determining the year of s tudy for the

fol lowing graduation requirements : World His tory or World Geography, Foreign Language, Fines Arts , PE and Health

11th Grade

Engl ish II I

Math: __________________

Science: ________________

U.S. His tory

Science: ________________

Government (1/2) Economics (1/2)

Engl ish I

Math: _______________

Biology

PACE (1/2)/___________

Engl ish:_________________

Math: __________________

#lingotoknowPrerequisite- 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 schoolH = Horizons (G/T) - must be tested and

identifiedAP = Advanced Placement – earn possible college

credit by taking AP exam in the springDC = 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 for

Graduation

PACE

Health

Physical Education

Fine Arts

Languages Other Than English

Electives

PACE

PACE (Personal, Academic, and Career

Exploration

must be taken in 9th grade

worth .5 credit (one semester)

#Non-negotiable

Health

.5 credit required

Can be paired with PACE

#Non-negotiable

Physical Education(or equivalent)

1 credit required

can be taken in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

may earn a maximum of 4 credits in PE towards

graduation

Fine Arts

1 credit required

may be taken in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th

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 8th grade Counselor.

Plans are due, with parent signature, by Friday, January 23rd.

Students will enter their plans into ccPathfinder on Monday, January 26th.

Check your student’s work!

Periods 10th Grade

1 Engl ish IIK

2 Math: Algebra II K

3 Science: Chemistry K

4 World His tory K

5 Footbal l I Footbal l I I

6 Spanish IV K

7 Principles of Ag.

12th Grade9th Grade

Directions : Courses required at a speci fic grade level are noted in the chart below. Students have flexibi l i ty in determining the year of s tudy for the

fol lowing graduation requirements : World His tory or World Geography, Foreign Language, Fines Arts , PE and Health

Footbal l IV

Vetrinary Med Appl ications

11th Grade

Engl ish II I K

Math: Precalculus K

Science: Phys ics K

U.S. His tory K

Algebra I

High School Credits

Earned in Middle school

Science: Advanced Animal Science

Concepts of Eng/Tech

Spanish I/II

Footbal l I I I

Smal l Animal/Livestock Prod.

World Geography K

Spanish II I K

Art I D/P

Government (1/2 )K

Economics (1/2) K

Engl ish I K

Math: Geometry K

Biology K

PACE (1/2)/ Health

Engl ish IV K/AP

Math: AP Calculus AB

Sample Plan 1 - Career Goal: Vet/Agriculture

PeriodsHigh 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

2 Algebra 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

6 Spanish 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 statisfies requirements for the following endorsements: STEM, Bus./Industry, Arts/Humanities, and Multidisplinary Studies

Sample Plan 2 - Career Goal: Doctor/Medical Field




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?

6 Spanish I/II Spanish III K Principles of Health* Heath Science Practicum in Health Science

7 Prof. 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




3 Biology K Science: Chemistry K Science: Physics Science: AP Physics C


5 Band I Band II Band III Band IV

6 Spanish I/II Spanish III K Spanish IV K Adv. Eng. Des. Eng. Design/Prob. Solving

7 Conc. Eng/Tech World Geography K Engin. Des/Pres. (2 Period Block) ????

Sample Plan 4 - Career Goal: Auto Technician/Cosmetologist/Chef


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

6 Spanish I Spanish II Automotive Tech Adv. Auto Tech(3 Period Class)

7 Princ. of Tech World Geography L (2 Period Class) (2 Period Class)

***This plan statisfies requirements for the following endorsements: Bus./Industry, and Multidisplinary Studies

****These block courses could easily be substituted for Cosmetology or Culinary Arts

Sample Plan 5 - Career Goal: Computer Animator/Film


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

6 Spanish I Spanish II Foundations of PE (2 Period Class) AV Prod. III

7 Conc. 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


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


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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