Gear Up for High School

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Gear Up for High School

• Your choices determine
  your future

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To go to high school you must

• Pass 8th grade Math
• Pass 8th grade English
• Pass 8th grade Social Studies
• Pass 8th grade Science
• Have an overall average of 70 in all other
  classes

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STAAR Tests for 8th Grade

• Reading
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

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To get your high school diploma. . .

• You must pass the End of Course Exams for the
  following courses
• English I and II includes reading and writing
• Algebra I
• U.S. History
• Biology

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Two big differences between Junior High High
School

• The grade youre in is determined by how many
  credits you have earned.
• Example to be a 10th grader, you must have
  earned 6 credits

• Each semester stands alone rather than having a
  yearly average.
• If you fail any semester of a required course in
  high school, you have to take that course again
  for that semester
• You will not get credit for the first semester
  course by passing the second semester course

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To gear up for high school, you must make wise
course selections.
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The most important thing you can do to
prepare for the future
is to sign up for the right courses
and to work hard to pass them.
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Gearing up for the future means
Making an informed decision concerning the
selection of a high school graduation plan
Foundation High School Plan
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Foundation High School Plan
English (4 credits) - I, II, III, English IV or
other 4th year English
Mathematics (3 credits) includingAlgebra I,
Geometry, and an Advanced Math
Science (3 credits) including Biology, IPC or an
advanced science course, and any advanced science
course
Social Studies (3 credits)World Geography or
World History, U.S. History (11th), U.S.
Government (.5 credit), Economics (.5 credit)
Language Other than English (2 credits of same
language)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Electives (5 credits)
TOTAL 22 Credits
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Endorsements

• A student may earn an endorsement by successfully
  completing
• Curriculum requirements for the endorsement
• 4 credits in mathematics
• 4 credits in science
• 2 additional elective credits

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5 Endorsements

• There are 5 Endorsement Pathways
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• Business and Industry
• Public Services
• Arts and Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Studies (not an option for
  incoming 9th graders can be used starting the
  11th grade year)

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STEM Endorsement

• The following are endorsements in STEM
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Science
• Mathematics

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Business and Industry Endorsements

• The following are endorsements in Business and
  Industry
• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction
• Arts, Audio/Video Tech and Communication
• Business Management and Administration
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
• English
• Advanced Broadcast Journalism
• Newspaper
• Public Speaking
• Debate

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Public Service Endorsements

• The following are endorsements in Public Service
• Education and Training
• Government and Public Administration
• Health Science Clinical
• Biomedical Science
• Human Services
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
• ROTC

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Arts and Humanities Endorsements

• The following are endorsements in Arts and
  Humanities
• Social Studies
• Language Other Than English
• Same Language
• Two Languages
• American Sign Language
• Fine Arts
• Art
• Dance
• Music
• Theatre

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Distinguished Level of Achievement

• To receive Distinguished Level of Achievement, a
  student must do the following
• Four credits in science
• Four credits in math, including credit in Algebra
  II
• Curriculum requirements for at least one
  endorsement
• To be eligible for automatic admission at a
  4-year university, students must be in the top
  10 and graduate with the Distinguished Level of
  Achievement

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Performance Acknowledgement

• For outstanding performance
• In a dual credit course 12 hours of dual credit
• In bilingualism and biliteracy
• On an AP test or IB exam
• On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, ACT
• For earning a nationally or internationally
  recognized business or industry certification or
  license

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STEM Endorsement
  8th Grade 8th Grade   9th Grade 9th Grade   10th Grade 10th Grade   11th Grade 11th Grade   12th Grade 12th Grade
ENGLISH       English I English I   English II English II   English III English III   English from English List A English from English List A
MATH       Algebra I Algebra I   Geometry Geometry   Math from Math List A Math from Math List A   Math from Math List B Math from Math List B
SCIENCE       Biology Biology   One science from Science List A One science from Science List A   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B
SOCIAL STUDIES       World History or World Geography World History or World Geography   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   U.S. History U.S. History   Government Economics
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Foreign Language I Foreign Language I   Foreign Language II Foreign Language II   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         PE PE   Fine Art from Fine Art List A Fine Art from Fine Art List A   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
SUMMER SCHOOL                            
All course choices should support your future
career goals. Communication skills and
technology skills are a foundation for success in
the modern business world. Please select all
courses with your career goals in mind.
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STEM Endorsement
ENGLISH   English List A English IV Literary Genre-Shakespeare Creative Writing Public Speaking III Oral Interpretation III Debate III Newspaper III Yearbook III AP English Lit Comp IB Language Studies A1 HL Business English College Prep English Communication Applications Dual Credit English IV   MATH   Math List A Math Models with App PLTW Digital Electronics   Or, with no restriction   Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL     Math List B Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math Statistics Indep. Study in Math - Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Or if taken after the third math credit required under the foundation program Math Models with App. (2014-2015 year only) Digital Electronics SCIENCE   Science List A IPC Chemistry AP Chemistry IB Chemistry Physics Prin. of Technology AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based IB Physics   Science List B Chemistry Physics Astronomy Earth Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based AP Physics 2 Alg.-Based AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Anatomy Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science Principles of Technology Principles of Engineering Scientific RD IB Chemistry Yr 2 IB Biology Yr 2 IB Physics Yr 2 Dual Cr. Anatomy Physiology   FINE ART   Fine Art - List A May count under endorsement area Art, Level I, II, III, or IV Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV Music, Level I, II, III, or IV Theatre Level I, II, III, or IV         ELECTIVES Five elective credits are required for the Foundation Plan ENDORSEMENTS   Endorsement Engineering Must take coherent sequence of at least 4 total, one advanced PLTW Gateway to Engineering PLTW Intro to Eng. Design PLTW Prin of Engineering PLTW Digital Engineering PLTW Aerospace Engineering PLTW Eng Design Dev       Endorsement Math Must take Alg. II plus 2 additional courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite Algebra II Precalculus PreAP Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus Indep. Study in Math Statistics AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC   ENDORSEMENTS   Endorsement Computer Science Must take coherent sequence of 4 credits from PreAP Computer Science AP Computer Science A Adv. Computer Science III IB Computer Science SL IB Computer Science HL             ENDORSEMENTS   Endorsement Science Must take 4 credits including Chemistry and Physics and 2 additional courses from Physics Chemistry Astronomy Earth Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based AP Physics 2 Alg.-Based AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Anatomy Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science Principles of Technology Scientific RD IB Chemistry Yr 2 IB Biology Yr 2 IB Physics Yr 2 Principles of Engineering    
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Business and Industry Endorsements
  8th Grade 8th Grade   9th Grade 9th Grade   10th Grade 10th Grade   11th Grade 11th Grade   12th Grade 12th Grade
ENGLISH       English I English I   English II English II   English III English III   English from English List A English from English List A
MATH       Algebra I Algebra I   Geometry Geometry   Math from Math List A Math from Math List A   Math from Math List B Math from Math List B
SCIENCE       Biology Biology   One science from Science List A One science from Science List A   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B
SOCIAL STUDIES       World History or World Geography World History or World Geography   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   U.S. History U.S. History   Government Economics
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Foreign Language I Foreign Language I   Foreign Language II Foreign Language II   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         PE PE   Fine Art from Fine Art List A Fine Art from Fine Art List A   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
SUMMER SCHOOL                            
All course choices should support your future
career goals. Communication skills and
technology skills are a foundation for success in
the modern business world. Please select all
courses with your career goals in mind.
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Business and Industry Endorsements
ENGLISH   English List A English IV Literary Genre-Shakespeare Creative Writing Public Speaking III Oral Interpretation III Debate III Newspaper III Yearbook III AP English Lit Comp IB Language Studies A1 HL Business English College Prep English Communication Applications Dual Credit English IV   MATH   Math List A Math Models with App PLTW Digital Electronics   Or, with no restriction   Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Math List B Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math Statistics Indep. Study in Math - Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Or if taken after the third math credit required under the foundation program Math Models with App. (2014-2015 year only) Digital Electronics SCIENCE   Science List A IPC Chemistry AP Chemistry IB Chemistry Physics Prin. of Technology AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based IB Physics   Science List B Chemistry Physics Astronomy Earth Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based AP Physics 2 Alg.-Based AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Anatomy Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science Principles of Technology Principles of Engineering Scientific RD IB Chemistry Yr 2 IB Biology Yr 2 IB Physics Yr 2 Dual Cr. Anatomy Physiology   FINE ART   Fine Art - List A May count under endorsement area Art, Level I, II, III, or IV Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV Music, Level I, II, III, or IV Theatre Level I, II, III, or IV         ELECTIVES Five elective credits are required for the Foundation Plan ENDORSEMENTS   CTE Must include coherent sequence of 4 or more CTE credits from the following areas. Two courses must be from the same cluster, one of which must be advanced (third or higher in a sequence).   Technical dual credit courses may be included in the following pathways in addition to those courses listed.   Agriculture Intro to Ag Science Technology Horticulture Science Small Animal Management Wildlife Management Ag Mechanics Animal Science Equine Science Ag Metal Fabrication Architecture Construction Wood Technologies Adv. Wood Technologies Interior Design Arts, A/V, Communications Fashion Design Exploration Fashion Design, Prod, Mgt. Advertising Graphic Design Adv. Adv. Graphic Design Internship Animation Advanced Animation Photography Advanced Photography Audio/Video Production Business Management Administration Intro to Business Marketing Keyboarding Applications Computer Information Applications Adv. Computer Information Applications Honors Computer Information Applications Business Web Technologies Business Law International Business   ENDORSEMENTS   Business, contd. Virtual Business Mapping Your Future Business Exec. Internship Adv. Business Exec. Internship Richard Greene Scholar Business Practicum Adv. Business Practicum   Finance Money Me Accounting Adv. Accounting Banking Finance Hospitality Services Nutrition Food Management Information Technology Computer Applications in Industry Business Web Technologies Manufacturing Concepts of Engineering, Technology Science Applications Welding Adv. Welding Marketing Entrepreneurship Fashion Merchandising Sports Entertainment Event Marketing Sports Entertainment Marketing Internship Adv. Sports Entertainment Marketing Internship Marketing Work Experience Adv. Marketing Work Experience Transportation and Logistics Dual credit courses are available for this pathway.     ENDORSEMENTS   English Must include 4 elective credits to include 3 levels in one of the following areas Newspaper, Public Speaking, or Debate, or Yearbook   Newspaper Newspaper I, II, III Public Speaking Public Speaking I, II, III Debate Debate I, II, III Yearbook Yearbook/Magazine Prod. I, II, III Electives to reach 4 credits Communication Applications Oral Interpretation I, II, III Literary Magazine Journalism Photojournalism           Combination Must include 4 credits in a coherent sequence that corresponds to students academic or career goals from courses on this page  
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Public Service Endorsements
  8th Grade 8th Grade   9th Grade 9th Grade   10th Grade 10th Grade   11th Grade 11th Grade   12th Grade 12th Grade
ENGLISH       English I English I   English II English II   English III English III   English from English List A English from English List A
MATH       Algebra I Algebra I   Geometry Geometry   Math from Math List A Math from Math List A   Math from Math List B Math from Math List B
SCIENCE       Biology Biology   One science from Science List A One science from Science List A   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B
SOCIAL STUDIES       World History or World Geography World History or World Geography   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   U.S. History U.S. History   Government Economics
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Foreign Language I Foreign Language I   Foreign Language II Foreign Language II   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         PE PE   Fine Art from Fine Art List A Fine Art from Fine Art List A   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
SUMMER SCHOOL                            
All course choices should support your future
career goals. Communication skills and
technology skills are a foundation for success in
the modern business world. Please select all
courses with your career goals in mind.
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Public Service Endorsements
ENGLISH   English List A English IV Literary Genre-Shakespeare Creative Writing Public Speaking III Oral Interpretation III Debate III Newspaper III Yearbook III AP English Lit Comp IB Language Studies A1 HL Business English College Prep English Communication Applications Dual Credit English IV   MATH   Math List A Math Models with App PLTW Digital Electronics   Or, with no restriction   Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Math List B Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math Statistics Indep. Study in Math - Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Or if taken after the third math credit required under the foundation program Math Models with App. (2014-2015 year only) Digital Electronics   SCIENCE   Science List A IPC Chemistry AP Chemistry IB Chemistry Physics Prin. of Technology AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based IB Physics   Science List B Chemistry Physics Astronomy Earth Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based AP Physics 2 Alg.-Based AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Anatomy Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science Principles of Technology Principles of Engineering Scientific RD IB Chemistry Yr 2 IB Biology Yr 2 IB Physics Yr 2 Dual Cr. Anatomy Physiology   FINE ART   Fine Art - List A May count under endorsement area Art, Level I, II, III, or IV Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV Music, Level I, II, III, or IV Theatre Level I, II, III, or IV         ELECTIVES Five elective credits are required for the Foundation Plan ENDORSEMENTS Must include a coherent sequence of 4 CTE credits, at least 2 courses in the same career cluster, at least 1 advanced course   Education and Training emphasis Ready, Set, Teach! Adv. Ready, Set, Teach ! Health Science (Biomedical Sciences) emphasis Must take 4 total PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science PLTW Human Body Systems PLTW Medical Interventions PLTW Biomedical Innovations Health Science (Clinical) emphasis Must take at least 3 courses for four or more credits, one advanced Concepts of Health Care Health Care Rotations Adv. Health Care Rotations Medical Terminology Prep. for Pharmacy Technician Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology   ENDORSEMENTS   Human Services emphasis Intro to Human Services Child Development Interpersonal Relationships Cosmetology I Cosmetology II Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security emphasis Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security Law Enforcement I Law Enforcement II Court Systems Practices Forensic Science Security in Law Enforcement Disaster Response Forensic Psychology Firefighter I Firefighter II Practicum in Law Enforcement     ENDORSEMENTS     Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Must include 4 courses from the following Aerospace Science I AF JROTC Aerospace Science II AF JROTC Aerospace Science III AF JROTC Aerospace Science IV AF JROTC Aviation Ground School  
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Arts and Humanities Endorsements
  8th Grade 8th Grade   9th Grade 9th Grade   10th Grade 10th Grade   11th Grade 11th Grade   12th Grade 12th Grade
ENGLISH       English I English I   English II English II   English III English III   English from English List A English from English List A
MATH       Algebra I Algebra I   Geometry Geometry   Math from Math List A Math from Math List A   Math from Math List B Math from Math List B
SCIENCE       Biology Biology   One science from Science List A One science from Science List A   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B   One science from Science List B One science from Science List B
SOCIAL STUDIES       World History or World Geography World History or World Geography   Elective Elective   U.S. History U.S. History   Government Economics
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Foreign Language I Foreign Language I   Foreign Language II Foreign Language II   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         PE PE   Fine Art from Fine Art List A Fine Art from Fine Art List A   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
    OTHER REQUIRED GRADUATION COURSES         Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course   Elective or Endorsement Course Elective or Endorsement Course
SUMMER SCHOOL                            


All course choices should support your future
career goals. Communication skills and
technology skills are a foundation for success in
the modern business world. Please select all
courses with your career goals in mind.
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Arts and Humanities Endorsements
ENGLISH   English List A English IV Literary Genre-Shakespeare Creative Writing Public Speaking III Oral Interpretation III Debate III Newspaper III Yearbook III AP English Lit Comp IB Language Studies A1 HL Business English College Prep English Communication Applications Dual Credit English IV   MATH   Math List A Math Models with App PLTW Digital Electronics   Or, with no restriction   Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Math List B Algebra II Precalculus Indep. Study in Math Statistics Indep. Study in Math - Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL IB Math HL   Or if taken after the third math credit required under the foundation program Math Models with App. (2014-2015 year only) Digital Electronics SCIENCE   Science List A IPC Chemistry AP Chemistry IB Chemistry Physics Prin. of Technology AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based IB Physics   Science List B Chemistry Physics Astronomy Earth Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Alg.-Based AP Physics 2 Alg.-Based AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Anatomy Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science Principles of Technology Principles of Engineering Scientific RD IB Chemistry Yr 2 IB Biology Yr 2 IB Physics Yr 2 Dual Cr. Anatomy Physiology   FINE ART   Fine Art - List A May count under endorsement area Art, Level I, II, III, or IV Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV Music, Level I, II, III, or IV Theatre Level I, II, III, or IV         ELECTIVES Five elective credits are required for the Foundation Plan ENDORSEMENTS   FINE ARTS Must earn 4 credits from one area or a combination of two areas of emphasis   Art Emphasis Art I, II, III, IV PreAP Art I AP Studio Art AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art - 2D Design AP Studio Art 3D Design Art II Ceramics Art III Ceramics Graphic Design III Graphic Design IV Art History AP Art History IB equivalent to the above Theater Art Emphasis Theater Arts I, II, III, IV Tech Theater I, II, III, IV Dance I, II, III, IV IB equivalent to the above Music Emphasis Vocal Ensemble I, II, III, IV Choral Music I, II, III, IV Band I, II, III, IV Jazz Band I, II, III, IV Orchestra I, II, III, IV Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IV Mariachi Band I, II, III, IV Music Theory I AP Music Theory Music History Literature IB equivalent to the above     ENDORSEMENTS   SOCIAL STUDIES Must earn 4 credits World Geography PreAP World Geography AP Human Geography World History AP World History U.S. History AP U.S. History AP European History Special Topics in SS Adv.Texas Studies Special Topics in SS American Culture Studies Special Topics in SS Adv. Social Science Problems U.S. Government AP U.S. Government Politics AP Comparative Government Politics Economics AP Macroeconomics Psychology Sociology AP Psychology IB equivalent to the above         ENDORSEMENTS   FOREIGN LANGUAGE OPTIONS -4 Levels in same language, or -2 levels is one language plus 2 levels in another language, or -4 levels in American Sign Language   Latin I, II PreAP Latin III AP Latin Latin V Roman Civilization French I, II, III PreAP French III, IV AP French Language Cultutre German I, II, III PreAP German III, IV AP German Language Culture Spanish I, II, III Spanish for SS I, II PreAP Spanish III, IV PreAP Spanish for SS, III AP Spanish Language Culture of Spanish Language PreAP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Literature Culture American Sign Language I, II, III, IV Chinese I, II IB equivalent to the above  
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Block Schedule

• A Day
• Period 1
• Period 2
• Period 3
• Period 4

• B Day
• Period 5
• Period 6
• Period 7
• Period 8

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Its easier to plan your high school courses if
you already know
the career pathway
you are interested in.
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What Career Pathways Will Be Offered as My
Choices?

• Agricultural Science
• (Florist, Fish Game Warden, Landscape
  Architect, Farm Worker, Food Production,
  Veterinarian, etc.)
• Architecture and Construction
• (Interior Design Specialist, Construction Worker,
  etc.)
• Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
• (Newscaster, Photographer, Singer, Actor, Fashion
  Designer, etc.)
• Business, Management and Administration
• (Retail Sales, Stock Broker, Marketing Director,
  Administrative Assistant, etc.)

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What Career Pathways Will Be Offered as My
Choices? (Cont.)

• Education and Training
• (Teacher, Childcare Provider, Teaching Assistant,
  Counselor, etc.)
• Finance
• (Accounting, Bank Teller, Economist, etc.)
• Health Science
• (Nurse, Dentist, Physical Therapist, Physician,
  Pharmacist, Dietitian, X-Ray Technician, etc.)
• Hospitality and Tourism
• (Hotel Manager, Travel Agent, Chef, Tour Director
  , etc.)

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What Career Pathways Will Be Offered as My
Choices? (Cont.)

• Human Services
• (Cosmetologist, Social Worker, Childcare
  Provider, etc.)
• Information Technology
• (Network Specialist, Computer Technician, Web
  Designer, Video Game Developer, etc.)
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
• (Fire Fighter, Police Chief, Lawyer, Security
  Specialist, etc.)

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What Career Pathways Will Be Offered as My
Choices? (Cont.)

• Manufacturing
• (Welder, General Contractor, Electrician, etc.)
• Marketing
• (Wholesale and Retail Sales, Customer Relations
  Specialist, Advertising, etc.)
• STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and
  Mathematics
• (Engineer, Chemist, Meterologist, etc.)

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Some terms you need to
know

• Foundation plan
• Endorsement
• Credit/Unit
• Diploma
• Graduation plans
• Prerequisite
• Required courses
• Elective courses
• Semester

• Coherent sequence
• Program of study
• Career readiness
• College readiness
• Post secondary
• Technical schools
• 2-year college
• 4-year college
• Dual credit

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How to read a high school course description
MA1245 GEOMETRY
This course
includes a study of measurements, constructions
and terminology essential to geometry. It is
designed to develop deductive thinking, and
emphasizes problem solving by means of logical
proofs and definitions while integrating
algebraic concepts. Relations, properties, and
measurements of surfaces, lines and angles in
one, two and three-dimensional figures are
investigated. Grade Placement 10-12
1 unit
Prerequisite Algebra I
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What is a GPA?

• Grade Point Average
• Calculated from your final semester grade
• Some classes are worth more grade points than
  others
• Colleges look at your GPA to compare you with
  other students

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How do they calculate your GPA?
Regular Grade Points 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 0
Numerical Grade 97-100 93-96 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-
82 77-79 73-76 70-72 0-69
Letter Grade A A A- B B B- C C C- F
Honors Grade Points 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 0
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9th Grade Course Worksheet

• Each AISD high school has a slightly different
  course worksheet
• Some ask you to state your career goal
  post secondary plans
• All students will begin on the Foundation High
  School Plan with an endorsement graduation plan
• Students will enter course selections in Career
  Cruising

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Career Cruising

• Use the assessments in Career Cruising to help
  you plan your selection of electives according to
  your likes and dislikes
• Work with your teachers and parents to begin the
  selection of your courses for 9th grade through
  Career Cruisings Course Planner module.

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Can you afford college?

• The state of Texas has several programs to help
  students pay for public college tuition and/or
  fees!

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Ways to finance college

• Grants and Scholarships
• Parental Assistance
• Student Loans
• Student Employment

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Remember the choices you make now will help you
prepare for the real world and the future.
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Prepare today
for success tomorrow
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Future Success Does Not Happen By Chance!
G
et a vision of your future
E
nlist the help of your school counselor
A
ccept responsibility for your learning
R
egister for challenging courses
U
se mentors and resources to maximize your
potential
P
repare now to succeed later!