Sophomores Presented by the Cuero High School Counselors: Stacey Porter A-F Sophia Shelton G-M Cindy Bammert N-Z

AGENDA Foundation Graduation Plan Endorsements Distinguished Achievement Performance Acknowledgements GPA, Rank and Transcripts Testing

The Foundation Graduation Plan

4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language Electives

Other Requirements 1 Credit in PE: Personal Fitness, Athletics, or

approved substitute such as marching band 1 Credit in Fine Arts: Art, Band, Choir, Theater,

Floral Design 1 Credit in Technology (local requirement) ½ credit in Speech (local requirement) ½ credit in Health (local requirement) 2 years of the same LOTE

Endorsements Helps to prepare you

for college or career. All freshmen and Sophomores must choose an endorsement.

CHS offers five endorsements:

Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Multidisciplinary

Studies Public Service STEM

Earning an Endorsement There are numerous options for earning an

endorsement, and you can earn more than one! This is where careful planning comes into play

that takes into consideration… Your interests Your plans after high school What you want to be when you grows up

ARTS & HUMANITIES Band I

Band II

Band III

Band IV

Choir I

Choir II

Choir III

Choir IV

Art I

Art II

Theater I

Theater II

ARTS & HUMANITIES US History

World Geography & World History

Psychology / Sociology

Government / Economics

Computer Science I

Computer Science II

Computer Science III

AP Computer Science

Spanish I

Spanish II

Computer Science I

Computer Science II

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Principles of Ag, Food & Natural

Resources

Mechanics & Metal Technologies

Power Systems

Facilities Design & Fabrication

Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources

Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology

Equine Science (OR) Livestock Production

Advanced Animal Science

Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources

Horticulture Science

Elements of Floral Design

Advanced Plant & Soil Science

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Principles of Architecture &

Construction

Construction Technology

Architectural Design

Advanced Construction Technology (OR) Advanced Architectural

Design

Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Audio/Video Production

Graphic Design & Illustration

Advanced Audio/Video Production (OR) Advanced Graphic Design &

Illustration

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Principles of Business, Marketing &

Finance

Banking & Financial Services

Accounting I

Accounting II

Principles of Manufacturing (OR) Principles of Agriculture, Food &

Natural Resources

Precision Metal Manufacturing

Welding

Advanced Welding

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES English IV

4th Social Studies

4th Math

Chemistry or Physics

Advanced Welding

Culinary Arts

Advanced Architectural Design

Advanced Animal Science

AP English Literature

Dual Credit Government / Dual Credit Economics

AP Calculus

Dual Credit Chemistry

PUBLIC SERVICES Principles of Health Science

Medical Microbiology / Pathophysiology

World Health Research

Practicum in Health Science

Principles of Hospitality & Tourism

Restaurant Management

Food Science

Culinary Arts

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Aquatic Science (OR) Forensic Science

Dual Credit Chemistry (OR) AP Biology

Concepts of Engineering Technology

Engineering Design & Presentation

Robotics & Automation

Engineering Math

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Pre-calculus (OR) AP Calculus

Dual Credit College Algebra/Finite Math

How do I earn Distinguished Achievement? Complete Foundation Plan requirements

plus… At least one endorsement that includes 1 additional advanced math (one must be

Algebra 2) 1 additional advanced science 2 more elective credits

How do you earn a Performance Acknowledgement? One or more of the following areas:

12 or more hours of dual credit courses with grade of 80 or higher

Demonstrated proficiency in 4 years of English and 3 years of foreign language courses with grade of 80 or higher

Earning an approved national certification or license Outstanding performance on PSAT (NMSQT), SAT

(1280 rdg/math), ACT-PLAN, or ACT(28 composite w/out writing)

AP scores: English, Spanish, Physics, Calculus (score of 3 or above)

Why should I take Algebra II if it’s not required? Foundation Plan doesn’t REQUIRE Algebra II, but it is strongly recommended if your child is college bound And Algebra II is still required if you want to earn Distinguished Achievement Automatic admission under the Top 10% Rule The STEM endorsement

Cuero High School Grade Classifications 1. Sophomores 6 credits 2. Juniors 12 credits 3. Seniors 18 credits 4. 26 total credits to graduate 5. Pass your classes 6. Pass your EOC exams: English I, Algebra I, Biology,

English II and US History 7. You will have make up hours after 9 absences per

semester

Grade Point Average and Ranking The GPA will be averaged and ranked at the end of

each semester The transcript includes the GPA, rank, courses and grades

for each course taken during high school

TSI – Texas Success Initiative All students must take this test prior to dual credit and

prior to college admission There are exemptions for the TSI with the SAT/ACT The 3 subjects tested are Math, Reading and Writing The test is administered at The Victoria College

Questions & Answers

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