Foundation High School Program

Graduation Requirements

PRESENTED BY:

Erika Sikes, Lead Career Placement Offi cer (CPO)

Sandra Soto, Veterans Memorial ECHS Career Placement Offi cer (CPO)

New Foundation Graduation Requirements

Courses

Minimum Recommended Distinguished Foundation Foundation + Endorsement

Foundation +Endorsement +Distinguished

English Language Arts 4 4 4 4 4 4Mathematics 3 4 4 3 4 4 (Algebra II)Science 2 4 4 3 4 4Social Studies, Economics 4 4 4 3 3 3Physical Education 1 1 1 1 1 1Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 - - -Foreign Language 0 2 3 2 2 2Fine Arts 1 1 1 1 1 1Electives 8.5 5.5 4.5 5 7 7Miscellaneous - - 4 AM - - -Total 22 credits 26 credits 26 credits 22 credits 26 credits 26 credits

Previous Graduation Plans Graduation Plans Established by HB 5

Foundation Graduation ProgramFoundation Plan

Requires students to complete 22 credits:ELA—4 credits PE– 1 creditMathematics—3 credits LOTE—2 creditsScience—3 credits Fine Arts—1 creditSocial Studies—3 credits Electives—5 credits (including: Health, Prof. Communications & Money Matters)

Requires students to complete 26 credits:22 Foundation Credits * Credits must meet curriculum1 additional math credit requirements for one endorsement.1 additional science credit2 additional elective credits

Foundation +

Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievemen

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A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:• 4 credits in Math (must include Algebra II)• 4 credits in science• Curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

Performance Acknowledg

ements

Students may earn performance acknowledgements for outstanding performance in:• Dual Credit (12 hours or more in Texas core)• Bilingualism & Biliteracy• AP test scores of 3 or above• PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT• National or International Business/Industry Certification or License

Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:

1. Four credits in math, which must include Algebra II2. Four credits in science3. The remaining curriculum requirements4. The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn performance acknowledgements* for outstanding performance in:• Dual Credit (12 hours or more in Texas core)• Bilingualism & Biliteracy• AP test scores of 3 or above• PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT• National or International Business/Industry Certification or License

* 2016 High School Course Listing Guide – Pages 21-22 includes detailed criteria which must be followed to earn performance acknowledgements.

Speech RequirementA specific speech course will not be a requirement under the Foundation High School Program.

New Requirement:

To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled in:

1. Delivering clear verbal messages

2. Choosing effective nonverbal behaviors

3. Listening for desired results

4. Applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes

5. Identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.

Endorsements A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:

1. Curriculum requirements for the endorsement2. Four credits in math3. Four credits in science4. Two additional elective credits

BISD EndorsementsSTEM

CTE Cluster:Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Non-CTE:• Computer Science• High Level Core

areas of: Mathematics Science

Business & Industry

CTE Clusters:• Agriculture• Architecture• Arts, Audio/Video• Business• Finance• Hospitality• Information

Technology• Manufacturing• Transportation

Non-CTE:• Yearbook• Newspaper• Journalism

Arts & Humanities

Non-CTE:• Visual Arts• Dance• Music: Instrumental Choral• Theatre Arts Soc. Studies LOTE

Public Services

CTE Clusters:• Education• Government• Health Science• Human

Services• Law

Enforcement

Non-CTE:• JROTC

Multidisciplinary Studies

• 4 Advanced CTE courses

or• 4 credits in each of

the foundation core areas (include English IV and chemistry and/or physics

or• 4 credits in

Advanced Placement courses

STEM Endorsement

Program of Study: Engineering (Project Lead the Way- PLTW)9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 11th or 12th Grade

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronicsor

Engineering Design & Development

Engineering Design & Development

or Civil Engineering

Engineering Mathematics

(4th Math Credit)

Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)Sample

High School Graduation Plan in STEMProgram of Study: Engineering (Project Lead the Way-PLTW)

Program of Study: Engineering (Project Lead the Way-PLTW)9th 10th 11th 12th

English I English II English III English IV

Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus or Calculus or Engineering Math

Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science

World Geography World History U.S. History Government/Economics

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Engineering Design & Development

orCivil Engineering

Physical Education Elective/Health Professional Communications/Money Matters

Elective

Fine Arts Elective Elective Elective

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II Foreign Language III or Elective Elective

Sample

1st Endorsement Sequence of Courses

2nd Endorsement Sequence of Courses

Industry CertificationsCareer Cluster Certification(s)

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Medical Billing & Coding Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Babysitting Certification CPR , AED First Aid

Certified Tax Preparer Pharmacy Technician Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Billing & Coding Patient Care Technician

Serv Safe Food Handler’s Certification

Texas Cosmetology License

Video Game Design CompTIA A+ Emergency Telecommunications (ETC-“911”) Security Services CPR & First Aid Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Work-Based LearningThe CTE Career Prep courses listed below are offered to all CTE students. Career Prep provides opportunities for

students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences.

Career Prep I

(works minimum of 10 hrs per week) Students earn 2 credits for yearlong course.

Career Prep II

(works minimum of 15 hrs per week) Students earn 3 credits for yearlong course.

District Resources• Curriculum & Instruction Website• Course Listing Guide

• Career & Technical Education Website• HB 5 Graduation Resources

• Texas Education Agency• HB 5 Link• Chapter 74 – Graduation Requirements

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