Graduation Program Overview
Foundation High School Program
A new more flexible graduation program that allows students to pursue their interests will be in place for all students
who enter high school, beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.
The program contains up to four parts:
- A 22-credit foundation program, which is the core of the new Texas high school diploma.
- Five endorsement options that allow students to focus on a related series of courses (26 credits including all foundation program requirements, an additional math and science course and completion of an endorsement)
- Performance Acknowledgments that note outstanding achievement
- 12 hours of dual credit courses
- PSAT, ACT’s Plan, SAT or ACT
A student entering 9 th grade must indicate an endorsement he or she plans to follow. A student may change or add an
endorsement at any time with parent/faculty approval.
Endorsement Choices
Students will be able to earn one or more endorsements as part of their graduation requirements. Endorsements
consists of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-
depth knowledge of a subject area.
STEM – Combination of advanced science and mathematics courses
Business and Industry – Choice between Ag Manufacturing, Animal Science, Management and Administration, Finance,
and Audio/Video.
Public Service – Human Services
Arts and Humanities – Focus on Band, Art or Social Studies
Multi-Disciplinary Studies – 4 credits in each foundation area or 4 dual credit courses (English, mathematics, science,
social studies, economics, or fine arts)
What’s next
All students select the endorsement that the student and his or her parents feel is the best for the student based on
interests and future plans. Once the endorsement is chosen the student with the counselor fills out a Personal
Graduation Plan as a “map” to what classes should be each year of high school.
Business and Industry Endorsement
Manufacturing or Animal Science Pathway
FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (22 credits)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
English Language Arts (4 Credits)
- English I (EOC)
- English II (EOC)
- English III
- English IV
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Physical Education (1 credit)
- Athletics
- P.E.
- Band (two fall semesters)
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Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Algebra I (EOC)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
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Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
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Science (3 Credits)
- Biology (EOC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Fine Arts (1 Credit)
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Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Geography or World History
- US History (EOC)
- U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
- Economics (1/2 credit)
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Electives (5 Credits)
- Required Electives
1 Required Technology Credit
- See below for specific elective requirements
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| Endorsement: Business & Industry |
AG MANUFACTURING Courses:
Principles of AFNR
Ag Mechanics
Ag Structure
Welding
Ag Equipment/Practicum
or
*Principles of AFNR plus 3 credits in welding
CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- One additional Math Credit
- One additional Science Credit
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ANIMAL SCIENCE Courses:
Principles of AG
Equine Science/Small Animal Science
Livestock Production or Vet Medicine
Advanced Animal Science (must be taken last)/Practicum
CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- One additional Math Credit
- One additional Science Credit
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| For a Total of 26 Credits |
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| Career Opportunities |
Ag Product Sales, Livestock Sales, Research Assistant, TX Coop, Ext Agent, Animal Facilities Manager,
Veterinarian, Veterinarian Assistant |
Business and Industry Endorsement
Business Pathway
|
FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (22 credits)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
|
English Language Arts (4 Credits)
- English I (EOC)
- English II (EOC)
- English III
- English IV
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Physical Education (1 credit)
- Athletics
- P.E.
- Band (two fall semesters)
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Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Algebra I (EOC)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
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Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
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Science (3 Credits)
- Biology (EOC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Fine Arts (1 Credit)
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Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Geography or World History
- US History (EOC)
- U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
- Economics (1/2 credit)
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Electives (5 Credits)
- Required Electives
- 1 Required Technology Credit
- See below for specific elective requirements
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| Endorsement: Business & Industry |
MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Courses:
Principles of BMF
BIM I
BIM II Or Web Technology
Business Management
CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- One additional Math Credit
- One additional Science Credit
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FINANCE
Courses:
Principles of BMF
BIM I
Accounting I
Accounting II (counts as a math credit)
CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- One additional Math Credit
- One additional Science Credit
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| For a Total of 26 Credits |
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| Career Opportunities |
MGMT/ADMIN – Human Resource, Facilities Manager, Market Risk Manager, Data Specialist
Finance – Accountant, Auditor, Financial Manager, Mortgage Lender, Credit or Financial Analyst |
STEM Endorsement
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FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (22 credits)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
|
|
English Language Arts (4 Credits)
- English I (EOC)
- English II (EOC)
- English III
- English IV
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Physical Education (1 credit)
- Athletics
- P.E.
- Band (two fall semesters)
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Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Algebra I (EOC)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
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Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
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Science (3 Credits)
- Biology (EOC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Fine Arts (1 Credit)
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Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Geography or World History
- US History (EOC)
- U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
- Economics (1/2 credit)
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Electives (5 Credits)
- Required Electives
- 1 Required Technology Credit
- See below for specific elective requirements
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| Endorsement: STEM – Advanced Mathematics and Science |
| Elective – one required credit |
Advanced Requirements (3 credits)
- Pre-Calculus
- College Algebra/Trigonometry
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Advanced Animal Science
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| For a Total of 26 credits |
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| Career Opportunities |
| Engineer, Computer Programming, Software Developer, Research Scientist |
Arts and Humanities Pathway
|
FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (22 credits)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
|
English Language Arts (4 Credits)
- English I (EOC)
- English II (EOC)
- English III
- English IV
|
Physical Education (1 credit)
- Athletics
- P.E.
- Band (two fall semesters)
|
Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Algebra I (EOC)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
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Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
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Science (3 Credits)
- Biology (EOC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Fine Arts (1 Credit)
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Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Geography or World History
- US History (EOC)
- U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
- Economics (1/2 credit)
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Electives (5 Credits)
- Required Electives
- 1 Required Technology Credit
- See below for specific elective requirements
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| Endorsement: Arts and Humanities |
CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- One additional mathematics credit
- One additional science credit
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Courses:
- 4 Credits Band or
- 4 Credits Art or
- 5 Credits Social Studies – includes psychology/sociology
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| For a Total of 26 Credits |
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| Career Opportunities |
Band – Music educator, professional musician, instrumental retail, music therapist, conductor
Art – Art teacher, architect, interior design, artist, cartoonist, painter, tattoo artist, sketch artist
SS – Teacher, writer, author, journalist, editor, lawyer, politician, travel agent, tour guide |
Public Service Endorsement
FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (22 credits)
​GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
English Language Arts (4 Credits)
- English I (EOC)
- English II (EOC)
- English III
- English IV
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Physical Education (1 credit)
- Athletics
- P.E.
- Band (two fall semesters)
|
Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Algebra I (EOC)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
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Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
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Science (3 Credits)
- Biology (EOC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Fine Arts (1 Credit)
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Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Geography or World History
- US History (EOC)
- U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
- Economics (1/2 credit)
|
Electives (5 Credits)
- Required Electives
- 1 Required Technology Credit
- See below for specific elective requirements
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| Endorsement: Public Services |
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CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- One additional mathematics credit
- One additional science credit
Elective Requirements:
- Touch Systems
- Dollars and Sense
- Family and Community Services
- Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
- Interpersonal Studies
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Recommended Elective
- Principles of Human Services
Advanced Final Course:
- Child Development or
- Food Science
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| For a Total of 26 Credits |
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| Career Opportunities |
| Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Climatologist |
Multidisciplinary Endorsement
FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (22 credits)
​GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
English Language Arts (4 Credits)
- English I (EOC)
- English II (EOC)
- English III
- English IV
|
Physical Education (1 credit)
- Athletics
- P.E.
- Band (two fall semesters)
|
Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Algebra I (EOC)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
|
Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
|
Science (3 Credits)
- Biology (EOC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Fine Arts (1 Credit)
|
Social Studies (3 credits)
- World Geography or World History
- US History (EOC)
- U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
- Economics (1/2 credit)
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Electives (5 Credits)
- Required Electives
- 1 Required Technology Credit
- See below for specific elective requirements
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| Endorsement: Multidisciplinary |
CORE Curriculum Requirements:
- Option 1 – 4 credits in each of the four areas
- Additional math credit
- Additional science credit
- Additional social studies credit
- Option 2 – Four credits in Dual Credit
- Must be from English, math, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English or fine arts
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**Total credits must equal 26, additional electives
required |
| For a Total of 26 Credits |
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| Career Opportunities |
Teacher at all levels: Elementary, Secondary, College
Writer, Author, Journalist, Editor, Lawyer, Politician |
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