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INTRODUCTION

HB5, passed by the Texas Legislature this spring, made substantial changes to the state's graduation requirements, moving from the current "4x4" graduation plans to a 22-credit Foundation High School Program (FHSP) that allows students to earn endorsements in specific areas of study by completing four additional credits and performance acknowledgements. Students entering high school in the fall of 2014-15 must meet the requirements of the foundation high school program to receive a high school diploma. Students are allowed, with parent consent, to change to a different plan after the completion of their sophomore year. The endorsement areas are science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); business and industry; public services; arts and humanities; and multidisciplinary studies. VISD offers courses to meet endorsements in all areas. There are specific course requirements in the foundation curriculum based on the Endorsement selected.

A student may elect to graduate without an endorsement under the high school foundation plan after the student's sophomore year if the student and the student's parent or guardian are advised by the school counselor of the benefits of graduating with one or more endorsement; and the student's parent or guardian files written permission with the high school allowing the student to graduate without an endorsement.

The purpose of this guide is to help parents and students have a greater understanding of the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) graduation plan. This guide contains an overview of graduation requirements for the FHSP; endorsement options in both Non- Career and Technology Education (Non-CTE) and Career and Technical (CTE) pathways; side-by-side core course requirements for each endorsement; helpful hints for selecting an endorsement; sample four year plans in each endorsement (both Non-CTE and CTE); Course lists for each endorsement (both Non-CTE and CTE) with grade level and credit values.

GRADUATION PLAN OPTIONS

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

This 22 credit option is the lowest graduation plan available. However, it is not available until after the completion of the sophomore year. Changing to this graduation plan will require parent and administrative approval in writing. For more information on specific requirements, see graduation requirements on the next page.

FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT

This graduation plan replaces the previous Recommended High School Program. Endorsements are described in detail in this guide including: core course requirements by endorsement, possible career fields, sample four year plans, and VISD course offerings by endorsement. A student may earn an Endorsement by successfully completing:

҉ the curriculum requirements for Foundation High School Program

҉ the curriculum requirements for one or more Endorsement(s)

҉ additional coursework to include:

four credits in mathematics

four credits in approved science courses two additional elective credits

FOUNDATION DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Distinguished Level of Achievement replaces the current Distinguished Achievement Plan as the highest graduation plan in the state of Texas for students entering high school in 2014- 2015.

A student may earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement by successfully completing:

҉ the curriculum requirements for Foundation High School Program

҉ the curriculum requirements for one or more Endorsements

҉ additional coursework to include:

four credits in mathematics

four credits in approved science courses two additional elective credits

The only difference between the FHSP with Endorsement and the FHSP DLA is the requirement that Algebra 2 must be one of the 4 Mathematics

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All students may earn a performance acknowledgement on their diploma and transcript by outstanding performance in any of the following areas:

҉ In a dual credit course - At least 12 dual credit hours as part of Texas core curriculum or advanced technical credit with a grade of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale

҉ In bilingualism:

Completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above on a scale of 100; and Satisfying one of the following:

o Completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80

o Demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80

o Demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods:

• A score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for languages other than English

• Performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent

҉ On an AP test

Score of 3 or better on an AP exam;

҉ On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT

PSAT Commended Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, National Achievement Scholar; OR

ACT PLAN college readiness in 2 of 4 subject tests; OR

SAT combined Critical Reading and Math of at least 1250; OR ACT composite of 28 (excludes writing sub score)

҉ Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license with:

Examination performance to obtain national or international business or industry certification; OR

Examination performance to obtain a government-required credential to practice a profession

ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW

Students may earn an endorsement in the following areas:

◊ Arts & Humanities ◊ Business & Industry ◊ Multidisciplinary ◊ Public Service ◊ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

Each of the U. S. Department of Education’s Career Clusters System is further categorized under these five endorsements. Most endorsements offer both a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway and a Non-CTE Pathway. Please note that core course requirements differ based on the endorsement selected.

A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:

҉ curriculum requirements for the endorsement

҉ four credits in mathematics

҉ four credits in science

҉ two additional elective credits

Students should select courses leading towards an endorsement based on areas of interest, student strengths, or possible career paths.

SELECTING AN ENDORSEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The Foundation High School Program offers students the choice of an endorsement, or targeted area of study. This is similar to a student selecting a major in college. HB 5 requires that all students, upon entering 9th grade, indicate in writing the endorsement he or she intends to earn. This selection will be completed during the course registration process in the spring.

Selecting an endorsement may seem like a daunting task for eighth grade students. However, VISD has several resources in place which will help clarify and simplify this task. One of those resources is Career Cruising. Career Cruising is an internet based career exploration and planning tool that can assist students in selecting an endorsement.

Students and parents will confirm that endorsement with high school counselors and complete a Personal Graduation Plan prior to the end of their freshman year. Although students are required to select an endorsement during the 9th grade registration process, they are also allowed numerous opportunities to change their endorsement throughout their high school career.

SELECTING AN ENDORSEMENT

Once students have identified possible Career Clusters through the activities in Career Cruising, they can begin to explore possible endorsements they may wish to pursue. This can be done in several ways.

If a student has already decided on an endorsement, use the course lists by endorsement in the appendix of this guide to explore possible course options.

If a student is unsure, determine which endorsement matches the clusters identified as a good match.

If a particular course appeals to you, use the alpha index in the back of this guide to determine the endorsement and other available courses in that endorsement.

Before deciding on an endorsement, read the course description in the High School CDG to gather additional information. Review the information in the Parent/Student Guide

regarding the endorsement(s) you identify as a possibility. You are now ready to create your four year plan. See next page for more information.

ANY COURSE IN ALL CAPS AND BOLD ARE CONSIDERED ADVANCED CTE COURSES. ANY COURSE IN RED/ITALICS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL COURSE AND SHOULD NOT BE SELECTED AS THE FINAL COURSE IN THE SEQUENCE. ADVANCED DESIGNATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO NON-CTE COURSES.

BUILDING A FOUR YEAR PLAN

SELECTING COURSES

Course selection is highly dependent upon the endorsement students plan to pursue. Some endorsement options have different core course requirements. It is important that students and parents pay attention to the Core Course Comparison Chart in this guide when creating their four year plan. Students should select the most challenging core courses to allow them the most flexibility if they should decide to change their endorsement or pursue multiple endorsements.

• When selecting courses and an endorsement, students should consider the following questions: What are the future ramifications of my chose courses on my post high school plans?

o Which subjects do I enjoy and/or am I interested in? Am I challenging myself academically?

o What is my goal for the end of high school? o Are my study habits good or do I need to improve?

What do my teachers recommend? o Which combination of courses will give me a strong foundation and keep as many

doors open as possible? o What are the course requirements for post-high school educational institutions I

am interested in? o What career center options are there for me to explore a potential career?

FOUR YEAR PLAN STEP-BY-STEP

CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY ENDORSEMENT

No Endorsement, Arts & Humanities, and Business & Industry

Course Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Multidisciplinary English/Language Arts

English 1 (1) English 1 (1) English 1 (1) English 2 (1) English 2 (1) English 2 (1) English 3 (1) English 3 (1) English 3 (1) Advanced English(1) Advanced English(1) Advanced English (1)

Math Algebra 1 (1) Algebra 1 (1) Algebra 1 (1) Geometry (1) Geometry (1) Geometry (1) Additional Math (1) Additional Math (1) Additional Math (1) Fourth Math(1) Fourth Math (1) Fourth Math (1)

Science Biology (1) Biology (1) Biology (1) IPC or Other (1) IPC or Other (1) IPC or Other (1) 3rd Science (1) or 2 (.5) 3rd Science (1) or 2 (.5) Chem or Physics6 or 3rd Science

(1)

4th Science (1) or 2 (.5) 4th Science (1) or 2 (.5) 4th Science (1) or 2 (.5)

Social Studies W. Geography (1) W. Geography (1) W. Geography (1) OR W. History (1) OR W. History (1) OR W. History (1) U.S. History (1) U.S. History (1) U.S. History (1) Govt (.5) Govt (.5) Govt (.5) Eco (.5) Possible Other SS (2)

Eco (.5) Eco (.5)

LOTE4

W. Language OR Comp Science

LOTE 1 or Computer Science

LOTE 1 or Computer Science LOTE 1 or Computer Science

LOTE 2 or Computer Science OR Exceptions



Fine Art Fine Art (1) Fine Art (1) Fine Art (1)

PE PE (1) PE (1) PE (1)

Endorsement Endorsement (4) Endorsement (4) Endorsement (4)

Electives Electives (2.0-3.0) Electives (3.0) Electives (3.0)

Total Credits 26 26 26

ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

Criteria CTE Clusters/Non-CTE Content

Four – five credits to be selected from one of the following:

• Combination of social studies and/or economics courses (5 credits total); OR

• Two levels of the same LOTE and two levels of a different LOTE (4 credits total); OR

• A coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts; OR

• A coherent sequence of four credits from one or two disciplines (Art, Music, Theatre,)

See individual departments for course listings

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT

Criteria

Four credits to include:

• Four credits in each of the foundation areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics; OR

• Four AP or dual credit courses to include one credit in the areas of English, Math, Social Studies, Economics, or Fine Arts

English Language Arts Mathematics

Science Social

Studies AP Foundation Areas

(English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM) ENDORSEMENT

Criteria

Course work to include Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics; AND

Coherent Sequence of three or more courses for four or more credits that includes:

• At least two courses in the same cluster; AND

• At least one advanced CTE course; AND

• Final course selected from either the STEM cluster or the Health Science cluster

Course work to include Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics; AND

• A Coherent sequence in one of the content areas listed

o Four credits in Computer Science; OR

o Two additional Math credits for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; OR

o Two additional Science credits (does not include Integrated Physics & Chemistry)

o Three additional credits from no more than two of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Science, and Mathematics

ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

ARTS & HUMANITIES OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION The humanities offer students an opportunity to study ancient and modern history, language and culture. These courses allow students an opportunity to explore and understand how other cultures live. Students interested in the performing arts of music and theatre, as well as the visual arts, may find this endorsement suitable for them.

POSSIBLE CAREERS Possible career paths and interest areas for students pursuing an Arts and Humanities endorsement include courses related to: Political Science, World Languages, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History, and Fine Arts.

SPECIFIC CORE REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements of the Foundation High School Program, students must successfully complete a TOTAL OF 26 STATE CREDITS to include the following:

• Advanced English (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses.

• Fourth Math (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses in this guide.

• Fourth Science (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses in this guide. Students pursuing an Arts & Humanities endorsement may replace the fourth science requirement with an additional credit in ELA, Social Studies, LOTE, or Fine Arts. Parental approval is required.

• Endorsement (4.0 credits) – A minimum of four credits which will satisfy the students Endorsement selection.

• Elective Courses (3.0 credits) – Credits may not be satisfied by local credit courses. Local credit courses are specifically designated in the High School CDG.

Course Grade Credits TYPE Department

Art I 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Art Art II-III Drawing 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Art Art II-III Painting 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Art Art IV ceramics

9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Art Art IV Studio 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Music Choir I-IV 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Choir Band I-IV 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Music Technical Theatre I-IV 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Theatre Theatre Arts I-IV 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Theatre Theatre Production I-IV 9-12 1 NON-CTE Fine Art/Theatre World Geography 9-12 1 NON-CTE Social Studies U.S. History 10-12 1 NON-CTE Social Studies World History 10-12 1 NON-CTE Social Studies Sociology 11-12 .5 NON-CTE Social Studies Ancient Civ. 11-12 1 NON-CTE Social Studies Psychology 11-12 .5 NON-CTE Social Studies AP Euro History 11-12 1 NON-CTE Social Studies U.S. Govt. 11-12 .5 NON-CTE Social Studies Economics 11-12 .5 NON-CTE Social Studies

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Possible career paths and interest areas for the Business & Industry Endorsement may include: Database Management; Information Technology, Communications, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Graphic Design, Architecture, Construction, Welding, Logistics, Automotive Technology, and Agricultural Science and Culinary Arts. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Career Cruising.

SPECIFIC CORE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements of the Foundation High School Program, students must successfully complete a TOTAL OF 26 STATE CREDITS to include the following:

• Advanced English (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes)- See list of qualifying courses

• Fourth Math (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses

• Fourth Science (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses

• Endorsement (4.0 credits) – A minimum of four credits which will satisfy the students Endorsement selection


BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT COURSE LIST

NOTE: When determining whether a CTE course is advanced or entry level, the following rules to all course lists in this guide. Any course in ALL CAPS AND BOLD are considered advanced CTE courses. Any course in red is an entry level course and should NOT be selected as the final course in the sequence. Advanced designations do not apply to NON-CTE courses.

Course Grade Credit Type Cluster/Department

ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE 11-12 1 CTE Agriculture

Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Tech 9-12 1 CTE Agriculture

Equine Science 9-12 0.5 CTE Agriculture

Horticulture Science 9-12 1 CTE Agriculture

Small animal 9-12 0.5 CTE Agriculture

Principles & Elements of Floral Design 9-12 1 CTE Agriculture

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-12 1 CTE Agriculture

Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Mgmt 9-12 1 CTE Agriculture

ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 10-12 2 CTE Arch & Constr

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 10-12 2 CTE Arch & Constr

Architectural Design 9-12 1 CTE Arch & Constr

Principles of Architecture & Construction 9-12 1 CTE Arch & Constr

Business Information Management 9-12 1 CTE Info Tech/Finance Business Law 9-12 1 CTE Bus Elective

Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance 9-12 1 CTE Finance Accounting I 11-12 1 CTE Finance

ACCOUNTING II 11-12 1 CTE Finance Banking & Financial Services 10-12 0.5 CTE Finance

Money Matters 9-12 1 CTE Finance Principles of Hospitality 9-12 1 CTE Hospitality & Tourism

Intro to Culinary Arts 9-12 1 CTE Hospitality & Tourism Food Science 10-12 1 CTE Hospitality & Tourism

CULINARY ARTS 11-12 2 CTE Hospitality & Tourism PRACTICUM OF CULINARY ARTS 11-12 2 CTE Hospitality & Tourism

Course Grade Credit Type Cluster/Department ADVANCED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PRE-AP 10-12 1 CTE Information Tech

Computer Maintenance 10-12 2 CTE Information Tech Animation 10-12 1 CTE Information Tech

Audio Visual Productions 10-12 1 CTE Information Tech Digital & Interactive Multimedia 10-12 1 CTE Information Tech

COMPUTER TECH 11-12 2 CTE Information Tech Principles of Information Technology 9-12 .5 CTE Information Tech

Web Technology 10-12 1 CTE Information Tech ADVANCED WELDING 11-12 2 CTE Manufacturing

Prin. Of Agriculture 9-12 1 CTE Manufacturing Ag Mech/Metal 9-12 1 CTE Manufacturing Ag Fabrication 11-12 1 CTE Manufacturing

Welding 11-12 2 CTE Manufacturing ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 11-12 2 CTE Transportation/Distr Principles of Auto 9-12 1 CTE Transportation/Distr AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 11-12 2 CTE Transportation/Distr Small Engine 10-12 1 CTE Transportation/Distr

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES

To satisfy the CTE path in the Business and Industry Endorsement, students must select four credits from any of the following clusters:

◊ Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources ◊ Architecture and Construction ◊ Finance ◊ Hospitality and Tourism/Culinary Arts ◊ Information Technology ◊ Manufacturing/Welding ◊ Transportation, Distribution and Logistics.

When selecting courses, students must select two from ONE cluster within the B u s i n e s s & Industry Endorsement; one advanced CTE course from any cluster in the Business and Industry Endorsement area; and one final course which cannot be considered an entry level course.

One example of how a student could satisfy the CTE path for Business & Industry is as follows:

Prin of Hospitality, Intro to Cul Arts, Culinary 1, Culinary 2.

For course descriptions, please refer to the High School CDG under the appropriate cluster.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows students to select courses from each of the endorsement areas. Students can satisfy this endorsement by taking advanced CTE courses which prepare the student to enter the workforce successfully. This endorsement can also be earned if students successfully complete advanced courses in multiple content areas sufficient to complete the Foundation Program with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA).

POSSIBLE CAREERS

All career pathways identified in all cluster and endorsement areas would fall into the multidisciplinary endorsement area.








Note: Some Multidisciplinary endorsement options require English IV to satisfy the Advanced English option and Chemistry or Physics as one of the Science options.

PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT

PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION Students pursuing an endorsement in Public Services will enroll in courses directly related to health science, education and law enforcement. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Career Cruising.

POSSIBLE CAREERS Public services incorporate careers in human services, law enforcement and public safety, the military, and education. Human services careers include careers as a nurse, physician’s assistant, hospital administrator, nutritionist, clergy, counselor, etc. Law Enforcement and Public Safety include careers such as mediator, law clerk, paralegal, detective, security guard, criminal investigator, bailiff, and fish and game warden. Within the education area, students may be interested in career fields such as teacher, athletic trainer, principal, college professor, school psychologist, diagnostician, or counselor. Students interested in a career with the military may also choose to pursue this endorsement.








PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT COURSE LIST

NOTE: When determining whether a CTE course is advanced or entry level, the following rules apply to the course lists in the back of this guide. Any course in ALL CAPS AND BOLD are considered advanced CTE courses. Any course in red is an entry level course and should NOT be selected as the final course in the sequence. Advanced designations do not apply to NON-CTE courses. An alpha list of all courses in all endorsements is in the Appendix of this guide.

Course Grade Credits Type Cluster/Department Human Growth & Development 9-12 1 CTE Education & Training

INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES: EDUCATION/TRAINING 10-12 1 CTE Education & Training PRACTICUM: EDUCATION & TRAINING 11-12 1 CTE Education & Training

Principles of Education and Training 9-12 .5-1 CTE Education & Training ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 11-12 1 CTE Health Science

Health Science 10-12 1 CTE Health Science Medical Terminology 10-12 1 CTE Health Science

Pharm Tech 11-12 1 CTE Health Science PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE 12 2 CTE Health Science

Principles of Health Science 9-12 1 CTE Health Science Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness 9-12 1 CTE Health Science

COSMETOLOGY I (3 state/1 local) 11 3 CTE Cosmetology COSMETOLOGY II (3 state/1 local) 12 3 CTE Cosmetology

Principles of Business 9-12 1 CTE Cosmetology Intro to Cosmetology 9-12 1 CTE Cosmetology

Court Systems and Practice 10-12 1 CTE Law, Public Safety FORENSIC SCIENCE 11-12 1 CTE Law, Public Safety

Law Enforcement I 9-12 1 CTE Law, Public Safety LAW ENFORCEMENT II 10-12 2 CTE Law, Public Safety

PUBLIC SERVICES CTE/NON-CTE COMPARISON

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES

To satisfy the CTE path in the Public Services Endorsement, students must select four credits from the following clusters:

• Education & Training • Cosmetology • Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections • Health Sciences

When selecting courses, students must select two from ONE cluster within the Public Services Endorsement; one advanced CTE course from any cluster in the Public Services area; and one final course from within the endorsement. The final course cannot be considered an entry level course.

One example of how a student could satisfy the CTE path for the Public Services Endorsement is as follows: principles of health science (1 credit) medical terminology (1 credit); health science (1.0 credit); Pharm Tech (1 credit).

For a comprehensive list of all courses in the Public Services Endorsement, see course list in this section of the guide. For course descriptions, please refer to the High School Course Description Guide (CDG).

STEM ENDORSEMENT

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

STEM ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

Students pursuing a STEM endorsement would complete courses directly related to: Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering, and Advanced Mathematics. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Career Cruising.

POSSIBLE CAREERS The STEM endorsement may be the right pathway for a student interested in careers such as a biochemist, bioengineer, civil engineer, pharmacist, nurse, psychiatrist, anesthesiologist, orthodontist, lab technician, scientist, medical assistant, and forensic science technician.

SPECIFIC CORE REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements of the Foundation High School Program, students must successfully complete a TOTAL OF 26 STATE CREDITS to include the following:

• Math (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – Math courses must include Algebra 2 and an additional Math that has an Algebra 2 prerequisite. See list of Advanced Math Courses in this guide.

• Science (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – Science courses MUST include Chemistry and Physics.

• Endorsement (4.0 credits) – A minimum of four credits which will satisfy the students Endorsement selection.


Additional core classes may be required based on the Endorsement Pathway selected.

STEM ENDORSEMENT COURSE LIST

NOTE: When determining whether a CTE course is advanced or entry level, the following rules apply to the course lists in the back of this guide. Any course in all caps and bold are considered advanced CTE courses. Any course in red is an entry level course and should NOT be selected as the final course in the sequence. Advanced designations do not apply to Non- CTE courses. An alpha list of all courses in all endorsements is in the Appendix of this guide.

Course Grade Credits Type Cluster/Department AP Calculus AB 11-12 1 NON-CTE Math Dual Credit Algebra 11-12 1 NON-CTE Math Dual Credit Trig 11-12 1 NON-CTE Math Engineering Mathematics 11-12 1 NON-CTE Math PreCalculus 10-12 1 NON-CTE Math Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology 11-12 1 NON-CTE Science AP Biology 9-12 1 NON-CTE Science AP Chemistry 10-12 1 NON-CTE Science AP Environmental Science 11-12 1 NON-CTE Science Eng. Design/Prob 11-12 1 NON-CTE Science Earth and Space Science 11-12 1 NON-CTE Science Pharmacy Tech 11-12 1 CTE Science Forensic Science 10-12 1 CTE Science

STEM CTE/NON-CTE COMPARISON NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES

To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the STEM Endorsement, students must select a coherent sequence of credits from one of the following options:

o Two additional Math credits for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; OR o Two additional Science credits (does not include Integrated Physics & Chemistry)

One example of how a student could satisfy the Non-CTE path for STEM is as follows: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus.

CORRELATION OF CLUSTER TO ENDORSEMENT

Use the following table to determine which clusters correlate with which endorsement.

CLUSTER ENDORSEMENT

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Business & Industry

Architecture & Construction Business & Industry

Education & Training Public Services

Finance Business & Industry

Health Sciences Public Services

Hospitality & Tourism/Culinary Arts Business & Industry

Cosmetology Public Services

Information Technology Business & Industry

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Public Services

Manufacturing/Welding Business & Industry

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math STEM

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Business & Industry

NOTE: The Multidisciplinary incorporates all advanced CTE areas in all clusters.

FOUNDATION WITHOUT ENDORSEMENT

THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE SELECTED UNTIL AFTER COMPLETION OF THE STUDENTS SOPHOMMORE YEAR AND

REQUIRES ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL

English I, II, III and Advanced English (4 credits)

Math (3 credits): Algebra I Geometry

Additional Math credit

Science (3 credits) Biology

Integrated Physics & Chemistry or Other Science (1) 3rd Science

Social Studies (3 credits): World Geography OR World History (1)

U.S. History (1)

U.S. Government (.5), Economics (.5)

Physical Education (1 credit)

Language Other Than English/World Languages (2 credits) Any two levels in the same language; OR

(Exception may apply for students with disabilities)

Fine Arts7 (1 credit)

Electives (5 credits)

Endorsement (None)

22 STATE CREDITS TOTAL

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