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Transcript of Sharyland High School 10 th 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.
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
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