PLANNINGHIGH SCHOOL

Four Year Plans

Endorsements

CTE Pathways

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN WITH ENDORSEMENT(S)

SUBJECT Credits Required

English 4.0

Mathematics 4.0

Science 4.0

Social Studies 4.0

Foreign Language 2.0

Fine Arts 1.0

Physical Ed or substitute 1.0

Health 0.5

Electives 5.5

Total 26.026 Credits Required

for Graduation

Distinguished Level of Achievement

FOUR YEAR PLANS (4YP)

4YPs are initially started through Student Access Center in 8th grade

Used to give students the big picture of graduation requirements

Updated each year of high school

Endorsements chosen starting in 8th grade

Endorsement can be changed each year

Final endorsements received are determined prior to graduation during senior year

4YP: THE BASICS

9th GRADE COURSES

English 1 Elective

Math: Elective

Biology Elective

W Geography Elective

10th GRADE COURSES

English 2 Elective

Math: Elective

Chemistry Elective

W History Elective

11th GRADE COURSES

English 3 Elective

Math: Elective

Physics Elective

US History Elective

12th GRADE COURSES

English 4 Elective

Math: Elective

Science: Elective

Gov/Eco Elective

English

Students are required to take English 1, 2, 3, and 4 for

graduation in Conroe ISD.

Levels:English 1: Level or HonorsEnglish 2: Level or HonorsEnglish 3: Level, Honors, AP or Dual CreditEnglish 4: Level, Honors, AP or Dual Credit

4YP: THE BASICS

9th GRADE COURSES

English 1 Elective

Math: Elective

Biology Elective

W Geography Elective

10th GRADE COURSES

English 2 Elective

Math: Elective

Chemistry Elective

W History Elective

11th GRADE COURSES

English 3 Elective

Math: Elective

Physics Elective

US History Elective

12th GRADE COURSES

English 4 Elective

Math: Elective

Science: Elective

Gov/Eco Elective

MATH courses vary based on which year Algebra 1 was taken

Math Course Progression:*Algebra 1*Geometry*Algebra 2

College AlgebraPre Calculus

Calculus AB or Calculus BCAP Statistics

*required courses

Levels:Algebra 1 – Level or HonorsGeometry – Level or HonorsAlgebra 2 Level or HonorsPre Calculus – Honors or Dual Credit

4YP: THE BASICS

9th GRADE COURSES

English 1 Elective

Math: Elective

Biology Elective

W Geography Elective

10th GRADE COURSES

English 2 Elective

Math: Elective

Chemistry Elective

W History Elective

11th GRADE COURSES

English 3 Elective

Math: Elective

Physics Elective

US History Elective

12th GRADE COURSES

English 4 Elective

Math: Elective

Science: Elective Elective

Gov/Eco Elective

SCIENCE

12th Grade Science Electives:Anatomy & Physiology

Aquatic ScienceAstronomy

Earth and Space ScienceAP Biology

AP ChemistryAP Environmental Science

AP Physics

Levels:Biology– Level or HonorsChemistry – Level or HonorsPhysics- Level or Honors

4YP: THE BASICS

9th GRADE COURSES

English 1 Elective

Math: Elective

Biology Elective

W Geography Elective

10th GRADE COURSES

English 2 Elective

Math: Elective

Chemistry Elective

W History Elective

11th GRADE COURSES

English 3 Elective

Math: Elective

Physics Elective

US History Elective

12th GRADE COURSES

English 4 Elective

Math: Elective

Science: Elective

Government/Economics Elective

SOCIAL STUDIES

Levels:World Geography– Level, Honors, or AP Human

GeographyWorld History – Level, Honors, or APUS History- Level, AP or Dual CreditGovernment & Economics– Level, Honors, or AP

Social Studies Electives:Psychology (.5 credit)Sociology (.5 credit)AP European History (1.0 credit)Students can take these electives in addition to the 4 credits that are required.

ENDORSEMENTS

Arts & Humanities

Business & Industry

Multidisciplinary Studies

Public Service STEM

8th graders must choose an Endorsement for their 4 Year PlanEndorsements can be updated each year with your Counselor

Every student in CISD receives Multidisciplinary Endorsement when completing CISD requirements of 4 years each of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

An endorsement is an area of

interest.

MULTIDISCIPLINARYENDORSEMENT

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4 credits in each of 4 core

areas

English 1-4

Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2

Math Elective

BiologyChemistry

PhysicsScience Elective

World Geography

World HistoryUS HistoryGovt/Eco

CISD requires Core 4x4

ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

5 Social Studies credits

4 credits of the same

LOTE

2 Levels same LOTE + 2 other

levels LOTE

4 credits in 1 or 2 areas of a

Fine Arts

ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Coherent Sequence of 4 English Elective credits in Journalism

or Debate

Coherent Sequence of 4 credits in one of

the CTE Pathways

BUSINESS, MARKETING & FINANCE PATHWAYS

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

K2501

Global BusinessK256H

Business Management Pathway

Business Info Mgmt 1

(Microsoft)K2521

Business Mgt(Google)

K2591

Business LawK2551

Career PrepK0752

9-10

9-12

11-12

Marketing Pathway

Virtual BusinessK258H

AdvertisingK500H

Sports & Entertainment

MarketingK504H

Virtual BusinessK258H

EntrepreneurshipK5021

10-12

10-12

9-12

10-12

Finance Pathway

Money MattersK3001

Accounting 1K3041

Accounting 2K3051

Career PrepK0752

Personal Finance

114H

9-12Banking &

Financial SrvcsK301H

9-10 10-12

10-12

11-12

12

10-12

12Career Prep

K0752

12

AGRICULTURE, ARCHITECTURE, & CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS

Principles of Agriculture

K1001

Ag Mechanics Pathway

Ag Mech & Metal Tech

K1211

Ag EquipmentK1271

Animal Pathway

Small AnimalK103H

Wildlife Mgmt.K1141

Ag StructureK1221

Dual Credit Welding – LSC

1-KM47622-KM4772

Veterinary Medicine Apps

K1051

Equine ScienceK104H

Livestock ProdK1021

Career PrepK0752

9-10

10-12

11-12

12 Advanced Animal Science

K1061

10-12

10-12

11-12

12

Interior Design 1K1511

Architecture Pathway

Arch Design 1K1551

Arch Design 2K1562

Career PrepK0752

10-12

11-12

12

Principles of Construction

K1741

9-11

Construction Pathway

Construction Tech 1K1612

Construction Tech 2K1622

Career PrepK0752

10-12

11-12

12

10-12ElectiveFloral Design

K1171

10-12Elective

Not offered for 2020-2021 school year

ARTS, A/V & COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS

Principles of Art, Audio Visual &

CommunicationsK2001

Fashion Design Pathway

Fashion Design 1K2131

Fashion Design 2

K2141

A/V Production Pathway

A/V Production 1

K2031

Animation Pathway

Animation 1K2011

Animation 2K2021

A/V Production 2

K2041

Career PrepK0752

Practicum in Animation

K2282

Practicum in Fashion Design 1

K2152

Graphic Design Pathway

Graphic Design 1K2071

Graphic Design 2K2081

Practicum in Graphic Des

K2092

10-12

11-12

9-11

10-12

12

10-12

11-12

12

10-12

11-12

11-12

Fash Des 2with Lab

K2422

10-12

Career PrepK0752

12

A/V Prod 2with Lab

K2312

11-12

A/V Prod 1With Lab

K2032

10

Practicum in A/V

K2052

11-12

Practicum in Fash Des 2

K2162

12

Career PrepK0752

11-12

12

Career PrepK0752

12

Practicum in Culinary K3802

Cosmetology 1K411K

Cosmetology 2K4122K

Education Pathway

Principles of Education

K2751

Human Growth & Development

K2761

Instructional Practices

K2772

Health Care Pathway

Medical Terminology

K3501

Principles of Health ScienceK3511

Health SciTheoryK3521

Practicum in Health Science-Clinicals

K3532

Cosmetology Pathway

Intro to Culinary Arts

K3771

Culinary ArtsK3792

Practicum in Hospitality Services

K3832

Pharm-acologyK3661

Culinary Pathway

12

10-12

9-10

11-12

12

10-12

11-12

9-12

10-12

11-12

Anatomy & Physiology

K3551

Principles of Hospitality & TourismK3751

PUBLIC SERVICES PATHWAYS

Travel & TourismK3781

EntrepreneurshipK5021

Practicum in Hospitality Services

K3832

Travel & Tourism Pathway

12

Sports & Ent Marketing

K504H

10-12

9-10

11-12

Journalism

Journalism 12411

Literary Mag 1-32461, 2471, 2481

Yearbook 1-32551, 2561, 2571

Debate 1-42611, 2621, 2631, 2641

TransportationPathway

Automotive Tech 1K5792

Automotive Tech 2K5802

11

12

11

10-12 10-12

9-12 9-12

EMT ClinicalsK3532C

12

Virtual BusinessK258H

10-12

On ORHS Campus On CHS Campus

Practicum in Education

K263K

12

STEM ENDORSEMENT

4 Credits in CTE STEM courses

*Coherent Sequence

4 Computer Science courses

*Coherent Sequence

3 Credits of Engineering 1 & 2

5 Science courses

(Bio, Chem, Phys, + 2 advanced Science courses)

5 Math Courses

(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 + 2 advanced Math courses)

STEM PATHWAYS

Engineering Pathway

Principles of Applied Engineering

K

Engineering Design & Pres 1K5281

Engineering Design & Pres 2K5292

Practicum in STEMK5382

Robotics 1K5331

Robotics 2K5551

8

9-12

10-12

12

10-12

11-12

Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles

8581

Honors Computer Science 1

8601

AP Computer Science 1

9-12

10-12

11-12

Science Pathway

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Science Elective

Science Elective

Math Pathway

Algebra 1*

Geometry*

Algebra 2*

Math Elective*

9

10

11

11-12

12

*Math sequence by grade level is dependent on which grade Algebra 1 was taken.

CISD students are required to take Math each year of high

school.

CHOOSE AN ENDORSEMENT

STEMBusiness & IndustryArts & HumanitiesPublic ServiceMultidisciplinary Studies

LOG INTO STUDENT ACCESS CENTERCLICK ON 4 YR PLAN

CHOOSE ELECTIVES

Plug in electives to your 4 Year Plan in SAC according to what Endorsement you want to receive.

Athletics and Band take up two class periods but only earn 1 credit. Yearly selected credit totals will add up to 7 only if you are in either of these programs.

Students not in Athletics or Band will earn 8 Selected Total Credits each year

Without Athletics or Band With Athletics or Band

CHECKING REQUIREMENTS

Check to make sure you have selected all graduation requirements. Find this chart at the top left hand corner of your 4YP.

You may earn some credits in Junior High. Once you complete 8th grade your credits will show up here. (top right hand corner)

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN LEVEL, PRE-AP, HONORS, DUAL CREDIT, AND AP CLASSES?

Basic College Prep Classes

30-60 min HW per class period

More Rigorous College Prep Classes that

prepare for AP Classes

1-2 hrs HW per class period

College level classes that earn both high school

and college credit

3-4 hrs HW per class period

College level classes that may earn college credit with a high enough AP

test score

3-4 hrs HW per class period

ADVANCED PLACEMENT V. DUAL CREDIT

• Advanced

• Placement (AP)

• Dual

• Credit

Grade Courses Available Testing Required

9th Human Geography AP Exam for college credit

10th World HistoryVarious AP Electives

AP Exam for college credit

11th English 3US HistoryStatisticsAP PhysicsVarious AP Electives

AP Exams for college credit

12th English 4StatisticsGovt/EconomicsCalculus AB or BCVarious AP Electives

AP Exams for college credit

Grade Courses Available Testing Required

11th English 3US HistoryCollege Algebra

PSAT or TSI to qualify

12th English 4College Algebra

PSAT, TSI, SAT, or ACT to qualify

*AP and DC Course Offerings are subject to change based on teacher availability/certification and student demand.

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N 4YP is a valuable tool to help you plan your courses for high school.

You will be able to update your 4YP every year while in high school.

You will be able to change your endorsement when you change your plan.