santo independent school district you have a choice! welcome to santo high school 2015-16
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Welcome to Santo
High School2015-16
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Junior High vs. High School•In Junior High you are judged on the “whole” product
•In High School you are judged on the “parts” and how they fit together into the “whole”
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Junior High vs. High School•In Junior High most classes are organized and evaluated yearly
•In High School some classes are organized yearly but all classes are evaluated by semester
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High School CreditsCredit Acquisition•Credit is awarded by semester. For every class passed, one-half (.5) credit will be awarded.
• We operate on an 8 period day.•We have 2 semesters each year.•There are 8 credits available each year.•There are 32 credits available in 4 years.
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The Path to Graduation•Complete Curriculum Requirements
for Foundation Curriculum•Complete Curriculum Requirements
for an Endorsement •Pass 5 End-of-Course Assessments
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The Path to Graduation
5 Required End of Course Assessments •Algebra I•English I and II•U.S. History•Biology
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The Path to Graduation
“The focus of House Bill 5 is to make sure every student graduates prepared for college or a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.”
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Foundation Requirements
English Language Arts
Four credits• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course
Mathematics Three credits• Algebra I• Geometry• Advanced Mathematics Course
Science Three credits• Biology• IPC or Advanced Science Course• Advanced Science Course
Social Studies Three Credits• World Geography• World History (local elective credit)• U.S. History• U.S. Government (one-half credit)• Economics (one-half credit)
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Foundation Requirements
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I andSpanish II
Fine Arts Band, Floral Design, orMusic History
Physical Education PE, Athletics, or Fall Band
Electives Five credits
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ARTS/ HUMANITIES
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
PUBLIC SERVICE STEM MULTI-
DISCIPLINARY
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION IN TEXAS
Foundation Requirements22 Credits
CREDITS
English I, English II, English III, Advanced EnglishBiology, IPC, Advanced Science
World Geography or World History, US History, Government/Economics
Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced MathForeign Language (2 Credits)Physical Education (1 Credit),
Fine Arts (1 Credit)
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4 Additional Credits Satisfy Requirements for an Endorsement
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5 Different Endorsements
•STEM•Business and Industry•Arts and Humanities•Public Service •MultidisciplinaryRequire 4 Additional Credits
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EndorsementsA student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:•Foundation Curriculum Requirements•One Additional Science Credit•One Additional Math Credit•2 Additional Elective Credits
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Required Courses:Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics
Career Cluster:Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Computer Science
CTEMath
ScienceCombination of the four above
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Business & IndustryRequired Courses:
Additional Math and Science
Career Clusters:Hospitality & Tourism, Agriculture Food & Natural Resources, Manufacturing,
Architecture & Construction, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Management & Administration, Transportation, Arts, Audio-Video
Technology & Communications, English
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters
Debate – Three LevelsNewspaper– Three LevelsYearbook– Three Levels
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Arts & HumanitiesRequired Courses:
Additional Math and *Science*(may be substituted with parent approval for another course in
ELA, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts)
Includes Courses Directly Related to:English
orSocial Studies
orLanguages Other Than English (LOTE)
orFine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre
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Public Services
Required Courses:Additional Math and Science
Career Clusters:Education, Health Science, and Human Services
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Public Services CTE Career Clusters
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Multidisciplinary Studies
Required Courses:Additional Math and Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:Advanced Courses
(prepares for workforce or postsecondary education)or
4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics)or
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit
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Santo ISD EndorsementsSTEM Endorsement - Foundation plus Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics AND:
* Math- Total of five credits in math- Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II,
plus two additional math for which Algebra II is a prereq
* Science- Total of five credits in science including: Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
plus two additional science courses
* Or- Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics, and a coherent sequence of three
additional credits from CTE Sequences
Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Welding
Professional Communications
Advanced Animal Science (4th Science Credit)
Principles and Elements of Floral Design (Fine Arts Credit)
Principles of Information Technology
Business Information Management
Digital and Interactive Media
Web Technologies
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Principles of Education and Training
Principles of Human ServicesPrinciples of Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Culinary Arts
Food Science
Restaurant Management
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math
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Information Technology
Hospitality and Tourism
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Santo ISD Endorsements
* Total of five Social Studies courses
* Four levels of same language other than English
* Two levels of same language other than English and two levels of
another language other than English
* Four levels of American Sign Language
* Coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or
two categories or disciplines in fine arts (Art, Band, Choir, Theater, Dance)
* Four English elective credits from the following: English IV, Creative Writing,
or AP English Literature and Composition
* Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or
or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area
or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence.
* Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and
chemistry and/or physics
* Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, math,
science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts
* All CTE endorsements may include Professional Communications, Business Information Management, and Career Preparation I and II.
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Multi-disciplinary
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Distinguished AchievementTo Graduate with Distinguished Achievement, a Student Must Complete
• Foundation Curriculum Requirements• An Endorsement• Algebra II
To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class” for automatic admission to a public university, a student must graduate with Distinguished Achievement.
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Performance Acknowledgements•Outstanding Performance(s) in:
• Dual Credit• Bilingualism and Biliteracy• Advanced Placement Exams• PSAT, ACT, or SAT• Business or Industry Certificate or License
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Students Entering 9th Grade•Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement
•The student / parents are advised that endorsements can be changed at any time
•The student / parents are advised of the benefits of graduating with endorsements
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Four Year Plan
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What is Next???•Personal Visit with Mrs. Gilbert or Mr. Scott
•Decide on Endorsement•Complete and Sign Four Year Plan•Register for Classes in April/May
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Handouts Available
•Santo ISD Endorsements•Santo ISD 4 Year Plan Worksheet
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Questions???