High School Graduation Requirements Overview
Explore the key elements of high school graduation requirements, including credits, endorsements, GPA, and class rank. Learn how grades and courses impact your path to graduation and post-secondary opportunities. Discover the importance of endorsements in shaping your high school experience and preparing for college majors and careers.
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Foundation + Endorsements Foundation + Endorsements 26 credits 26 credits Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 credits, must include: 1endorsement, algebra 2, and a 4th science credit. Must be DLA to be Top 10% for automatic admission to a Texas public university. Distinguished Level of Achievement Foundations only 22 credits No Endorsement Foundations only 22 credits Scoring Satisfactory on the 5 EOC tests: Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2, and US History
Grades determine your GPA and Class Rank used for post- secondary opportunities!! ***Every year counts!
Credits are what move students graduation Credits are what move students to graduation. . to the next the next grade towards grade towards A full year course will earn you 1 credit (1 credit awarded at the end of the year) Ex. English 1, World Geography A semester course will earn you a credit ( credit awarded at the end of the semester semester) Ex. Health, Professional Communications
English 4 Math 4 Social Studies 3** Universities still want 4 Science 4 Health/Speech - .5 each Fine Art 1 PE or substitutions 1 Foreign Language 2 of the same Electives 5 Endorsements fall under electives
Several of the listed courses may not be required by HB5 Counselors will be advising students in alignment with what the 4 year institutions require. To date, colleges are requiring the 4x4 graduation plan.
An Endorsement is the personal part of a students high school experience. They are what are known majors in college the subjects that students are most interested in and do the best in. These classes give specialized knowledge and skills to prepare students for higher education and careers!
Business Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources Arts, Audio Video & Communications Architecture & Construction Business Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Journalism/Yearbook/Newspaper/Broadcast Marketing Manufacturing Transportation & Logistics Business and and Industry Endorsement Industry Endorsement
Who: business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture. Who: students interested in agriculture, Related Careers: Controller, Interior Design, Electrician, Chef, Architect Related Careers: Accountant, Aircraft
Public Service Endorsement Public Service Endorsement Cosmetology Human Services Health Science Law & Public Service JROTC
Who: are interested in law enforcement, firefighting, education, the military, and government. Who: Students who love helping others and Related Careers: Fighter, Private Investigator, Animal Control Worker, Mental Health Counselor. Related Careers: Teacher, Social Worker, Fire
Arts and Humanities Endorsement Arts and Humanities Endorsement Pathways in: Art, Theater, Choir, Color Guard, Dance, Band, Orchestra, World Language, Social Studies, etc.
Who: Students interested in fine arts, world languages, and social studies. Related Careers: Actor, Movie Director, Translator, Ambassador, Musician.
Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary Endorsement Endorsement Students have to choice to select from a variety of electives to satisfy this endorsement, or complete the 4x4, or complete 4 AP or dual credit courses. This endorsement pathway provides students with the opportunity to earn an endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas. The options include a coherent sequence or series of courses designed to prepare students for college course work.
STEM Endorsements STEM Endorsements CTE Project Lead the Way (Engineering) *PLTW has an agreement with College Board regarding the rigor of the courses. Math Science Tech Apps
Who: engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving. Who: Students considering a career in Related Careers: Computer Programmer. Medical Researcher, Engineer, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Environmentalist. Related Careers: Robotics Technician,
James Reese Center to be opening Fall of 2019 Many programs will require pre-requisite courses New Programs Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Energy and Natural Resource Tech, Oil and Gas Production Pre- Requisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Electrical Technology, HVAC, Plumbing No pre-requisite required Arts, Audio Video Technologies, and Communications Audio Video Production I and II, Graphic Design Pre-requisite: Principles of AAVTC
Education and Training Instructional Practices and Practicum Pre-requisite: Principles of Human Services Health Science Pharmacology, Health Science Clinical, EMT Pre-requisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology Hospitality and Tourism Culinary, Hospitality Services No Pre-requisite Human Services Cosmetology I and II, Barbering I and II No pre-requisite Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Automotive, Diesel Equipment, Maritime Science No Pre-requisite
Information Technology Computer Maintenance, Computer Networking Lab, Computer Programming, Principles of Cybersecurity No pre-requisite Law and Public Safety Criminal Investigation, Disaster Response, Court Systems and Practices, Law Enforcement, Firefighting No pre-requisite Manufacturing Welding I and II No pre-requisite STEM Robotics I and II No Pre-requisite
Online input window: Jan. 22nd - Feb.23rd Your student s current counselor at the middle school campus with inputting course selections online and completing their 4 year plans. Parents must log into Skyward Family Access to sign their student s endorsements selection. current counselor at the middle school campus will train and assist students Parents must log into Skyward Family Access to sign their student s endorsements selection.
English 1 Algebra 1 or Geometry World Geography Biology Endorsement Course Health and Speech PE/Athletics Endorsement Course 7 credits
Review your course choices and enter them in Skyward. Be sure that you have 7 credits. Do not forget that if you choose a semester course you will need another one to pair with it. List alternate elective choices from 1-6 in order of preference. Turn in course selection sheet with your chosen endorsement. Be sure to have parent signature! Contact your 8thgrade counselor if you have any questions they are very knowledgeable!
Apply for our special programs such as AVID, PALS (11 Center (11 AVID, PALS (11th Center (11th thand 12 thand 12 and 12th and 12th thgrade), and the Tech thgrade) grade), and the Tech grade) !! *Volunteer YES Service Organization at school Volunteer *Join a club/team at school Join a club/team at school *Part time jobs *Part time jobs
Middle school counselors graders have about online input. High school counselors will not have access to 8thgrade student selections until later in the year. Middle school counselors will field any questions 8th If students want to make a change after inputting their courses online, they must print their schedule, make the correction, obtain a parent signature and return it to their middle school counselor. Please note that students have 2 opportunities to change course choices (March and April).
