Course Selection & College/Career Planning AHS Class of 2018

Graduation plans (pg. 20) Foundation + Endorsements – 26 credits Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits Foundation Only – 22 credits *only after 10th grade

Fort Bend Independent School District Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least one of the five Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. *Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits STEM Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 3 Social Studies - World Geo or World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech, 6 electives* 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/ .5 speech, 6 electives * 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech 6 electives * 2 L OTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech, 6 electives* 2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art, .5 health/.5 speech 6 electives* Foundation Graduation Plan Recommendations – 22 Credits 4 ENG For the first three years of English students would follow the traditional course sequence of Eng I, II, and III. For the 4th year of ENG students can choose from courses that we currently offer such as ENG IV, College Prep English, Literary Genres, Public Speaking 3, Oral Interpretation 3, and Creative Writing 3 Science Integrated Physics and Chemistry has been added to the science course sequence Current courses offered that students could choose for an advanced Science are Aquatic Science, AP and Reg. Env’t Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology AP, Chemistry AP, Physics AP, Adv. Animal Science, Adv. Plant & Soil Science, etc. Math -- You will notice that the State requirement for SS is WGEO or WHIST but not both 2 Languages other than English (LOTE) 1 FA & 5 Electives Endorsements Math – As we studied the data from our most recent graduating class, we found that 90% of our graduates graduated on the Recommended Plan or above, which means they graduated with Algebra II. Therefore, we have pre-populated Bridges with Algebra II in all 5 endorsements. Should a student not take Algebra II he/she would take a College Prep course, which is a course that is being developed collaboratively with institutions of Higher Education to include the math skills that students will need to be successful on the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) college readiness exam. 3 years of SS with the exception of Arts & Humanities. In the case of SS students would take W. Geo or W Hist their freshman year, US Hist. their Junior year, and Gov’t & Eco their Senior year. At this point we are recommending this sequence due to the following: Dual Credit options are only afforded to junior and senior level students and US history is offered as a DC course AP US History can earn students up to 6 college credits and is extremely rigorous. Students must earn a 3 or higher….UT & A & M require a 4 or higher. An additional provision in HB5 was to reduce the number of EOC exams and distribute them throughout the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. We don’t want to overload sophomore students with Geometry, Biology, English II and US History their sophomore year. Keeping US HISt as a junior level course allows for deeper vocabulary development through English I, II, and III prior to sitting for the US Hist EOC. 4 Endorsement electives – We have pre-populated Bridges with the courses offered in each pathway; however, students have the option of taking 2 courses in any given pathway as long as they are part of the same cluster and strand. *Specific elective requirements vary by endorsement. Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits 4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education 3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, .5 Health / .5 Speech US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4 Elective Credits *This is an overview of the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans. Please see next page(s) for the specific requirements of each Endorsement.

endorsements Review your chosen Endorsement carefully. If you have not taken all the required courses for your endorsement, consider changing to Multidisciplinary.

Endorsement Information STEM – pg. 23 Business & Industry – pg. 25 Public Service – pg. 27 Arts & Humanities – pg. 29 Multidisciplinary – pg. 29

Course selection sheet: Additions Business & Industry (Ag, Food, & Nat Res): CAG160 Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management World Languages: FL622 Chinese 2 FL632 Chinese 3 FL631 Chinese 3 PAP

Non-credit Classes You may take up to 2 non-credit classes Off period Office aide You will NOT be able to drop a class if you already have 2 non-credit classes You must have passed all required EOC exams in order to have an off period

Technical education center You MUST apply online for all TEC programs www.fortbendisd.com/tec Automotive, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fire Fighting, Hospitality and Tourism, and Welding Classes are 2 or 3 periods Make sure you have room in your schedule Register during online course selection Registration deadline is Feb 17. No late registrations will be accepted

English 4 College Now & BIM Offered through HCC FREE!!!! Dual Credit English 4 College Now & BIM Offered through HCC FREE!!!! Sign up during Course Selection We will call you in to go over requirements (Application, TSI, etc.) Accepted at all public schools in Texas. Check individual school for private and/or out of state

Application only programs Newspaper Yearbook PALS Practicum in Business or Human Services See sponsors for applications. You cannot register for these classes online.

Option for 11th & 12th grade ONLY GPA Exempt Courses 3rd & 4th year courses only Must have a “B” for 1st & 2nd year Must maintain a passing grade Grade will appear on report card Option for 11th & 12th grade ONLY

Remember… Choose electives wisely Elective schedule changes will not be granted You cannot drop a year long course at semester See page 10 for schedule change policy

Alternative Credit Options FBISD Night School or Summer School Online: Texas Virtual School Network, UT or TTU ISD Credit by Exam (CBE) You must see your Counselor for approval BEFORE signing up for any courses outside Fort Bend ISD

End of Course (EOC) exam: STAAR You must pass each End of Course (EOC) exam: English I English II Algebra I Biology US History

Due dates Course selection worksheets are due back to your social studies teacher no later than Wednesday, February 22 Online course selection is available from Wednesday, February 1 – Wednesday, February 22

Check your credits Review your transcript Complete a Credit Assessment Report Determine which credits you still need If you find any errors, let your Counselor know ASAP This is VERY IMPORTANT

  SAT ACT Widely accepted All U.S. colleges Almost all U.S. colleges Tests the vocabulary you’ll use Yes Everyday math formulas provided No Essay is optional Penalty for guessing Cost $54.50 ($43 without essay) $56.50 ($39.50 without essay)   Testing time 3 hours + 50-minute essay (optional) 2 hours 55 minutes + 40-minute essay (optional) Structure 3 tests + optional essay 4 tests + optional writing test Number of questions 154 215 Time per question 1 minute, 10 seconds 49 seconds Score range Composite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8) Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12)

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