Sharyland High School10th grade Orientation

Presented by:Counseling Department

Graduation Program

Foundation High School Program

Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, the state adopted a new graduation plan known as the Foundation High School Program.

The program consists of 22 credits with the opportunity to earn 4 additional credits (for a total of 26 credits) in one of the endorsement areas. In addition, a student may earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement as well as Performance Acknowledgments by completing certain additional requirements.

State Graduation Requirements

Foundation High School ProgramWithout endorsements

22 credits

Foundation High School ProgramWith one or more endorsements

26 credits

Foundation High School ProgramDistinguished level of Achievement

At least one endorsement 26 credits

Foundation High School Program without endorsements-22 credits

ELA – 4 Credits (English I, English II, English III, and Advanced Course)

Math – 3 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Course)

Science – 3 Credits (Biology, IPC or additional Advanced Course, Advanced Course)

Social Studies – 3 Credits (World Geography or World History, U.S. History, Government, Economics)

LOTE (Language other than English) - 2 Credits (In the same LOTE or Computer Programming Language)

Fine Arts- 1 Credit

Physical Education – 1 Credit

Electives- 5 Credits (to include Technology Application (1) and Professional Communication(1))

Foundation High School Program with endorsements-26 credits

ELA – 4 Credits (English I, English II, English III, and Advanced

Course) Math – 4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Advanced Course) Science –4 Credits (Biology, IPC or additional Advanced Course, Advanced Course and Advanced Course ) Social Studies – 3 Credits (U.S. History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History) LOTE (Language other than English) - 2 Credits (In the same LOTE) Fine Arts- 1 Credit

Physical Education – 1 Credit

Electives- 7 Credits (to include technology application and Professional Communication)

Curriculum requirements for one or more endorsements

1 Arts and Humanities2 Business and industry3 Public Services4 STEM5 Multidisciplinary Studies

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

•FHSP

•Complete at least one endorsement

•4 Credits in Science

•4 Credits in Math, to include Algebra II

WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT?

An endorsement is a career pathway.

1. Arts and Humanities2. Business and Industry3. Public Service4. STEM5. Multidisciplinary Studies

An endorsement must be selected prior to entering the 9th grade.

Endorsement #1 Arts and Humanities

Includes courses directly related to:Political ScienceWorld LanguagesCultural studiesEnglish LiteratureHistory Fine Arts

Endorsement #2 Business & Industry

Includes courses directly related to:Accounting Information TechnologyCommunications ArchitectureFinance ConstructionHVAC Graphic DesignMarketing LogisticsAgricultural science WeldingAutomotive tech Database management

Endorsement #3 Public Service

Includes courses directly related to:

Health sciences and occupationsEducation and trainingLaw enforcementCulinary arts and hospitality

Endorsement #4 STEM

Includes courses directly related to:

Science Technology EngineeringAdvanced Math

Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics are required courses for this endorsement.

Endorsement #5 Multidisciplinary Studies

Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.

A student may earn a Distinguished level of Achievement by successfully completing: FHSP At least one Endorsement 4 credits in Science 4 credits in Mathemathics, to include

Algebra II

Performance Acknowledgement

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment

for outstanding performance:

1In dual credit courses (12 hours or more with a grade of 3.0/4.0)2In bilingualism and bi-literacy (Showing proficiency in English and a 2nd language)3On an AP test or IB exam (minimum score of a 4)4On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT or the ACT Commended on PSAT, College readiness score on Plan, 1250 on SAT, 28 on ACTFor earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

STAAR

STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC READINESS

What is STAAR?State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness

STAAR course based assessments are available for:

•Algebra I•Biology•English I•English II•U.S. History

Livestock Production

[10-12] (1 Credit)

Equine Science [10-12] (1 Credit)

Advanced Animal Science

[12] (1 Credit)

Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology

Management [10-12] (1 Credit)

POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL

SYSTEMSPLANT SYSTEMS Agricultural Mechanics

and Metal Technologies Intro to Woodworking &

Welding[10-12] (1 Credit)

Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication

[11-12] (1 Credit)

Agricultural Power Systems (Welding)[11-12] (2 Credits)

ANIMAL SYSTEMS

STC Precision Manufacturing

Technology Program[11-12]

Landscape Design & Turf Grass Management

[10-12] (1 Credit)

Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural

Resources [9-12] (1 Credit)

Professional Standards in Agribusiness

[10-12] (1 Credit)

Professional Standards in Agribusiness

[10-12] (1 Credit) Professional Standards in Agribusiness

[10-12] (1 Credit)

Example of elective sheet with course numbers

  9-12 0500 Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 9-12 P517/P2517 Professional Standards in Agribusiness (Teacher Approval Req)

10-12 0502 Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (Intro –wood/weld)

11-12 0506 Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication

11-12 0520 (fall) & 2520 (spring) Agricultural Power Systems(Welding)[2 Credits]

10-12 0504 Livestock Production10-12 0509 Equine Science

10-12 0519 Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

•AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

Let’s begin

Filling out the Pre-registration forms

Student Name:__________________________________ ID#_____________Phone #______________________Current Grade Level: 9th Include Endorsement Name ____________________________________ and #_________Plan on graduating in 4 years__________, 31/2 years___________, or 3 years____________Current Schedule: 1)_________________2)__________________3)_____________4)_____________5)___________

Summer Assignment for English II Pre AP and AP World History

Note: Check the Sharyland High School website for details on summer readings.

www.sharylandisd.org High School Counselor’s Corner Summer Assignments