Graduation Plans

Purpose To identify the graduation plan options available to Millsap ISD students in order that parents can help their student select the best graduation plan for them.

Consider Your Future….. What are your plans after high school? Community College? University? Military? Technical/Trade School? Work? Choose high school courses that will enhance your knowledge about your specific area of interest.

Things to consider…. College Bound? Military Bound? Work Bound? Consider taking dual credit courses while in high school. (Refer to handout) Must pass college entrance testing to qualify (TSI). Given at MHS. These core courses transfer to all public colleges. Some high school courses can be awarded technical college credit. Work Bound? Many high school courses offer the opportunity to test for work place certifications which will enhance your employability options! Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard? Must have a high school diploma or 15 college credit hours ASVAB—Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery—Very Important! Determines your vocation (job) in the military services plus your pay! Given at MHS during junior year. All other grades optional. Recruiters from all branches on campus to visit with students throughout the year.

HB 5 – Major Components Testing English 1 Graduation Plan Algebra 1 Biology U.S. History Graduation Plan Foundation plan coursework (22 credits) and Endorsement(s)coursework (26 credits)

What is an ‘endorsement’? Students choose to take a specific group of courses which will allow them to gain greater knowledge about certain careers or academic areas of interest. Students must choose ONE endorsement, but may have several endorsements.

Foundation Plan Requirements English Language Arts Four (4) credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course Mathematics Three (3) credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course Science Biology IPC or Advanced Science Course (Chem or Physics) Advanced Science Course Social Studies Three (3) Credits World Geography or World History U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit)

Continued… Physical Education or Athletics- One (1) credit Speech One half (1/2) Health One half (1/2) Languages Other Than English- Two (2)credits in the same language Fine Arts- One (1) credit Technology- One (1) credit (specific to MISD) Electives- Three (3) credits Total of 22 credits

To earn an Endorsement(s) A student must have: 1 additional math credit (Algebra 2) 1 additional science credit 2 additional elective credits The coursework required for the endorsement Total of 26 credits

What are the endorsement options? ARTS AND HUMANITIES BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MULTIDISCIPLINARY PUBLIC SERVICE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Arts & Humanities Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: English or Social Studies Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Fine Arts – Art, Music, or Theatre

Business & Industry Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters 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 (Not all areas available at all Texas schools)

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) Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

Public Services Required Courses: Career Clusters: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Public Services CTE Career Cluster Health Science CTE Career Cluster Career Clusters: Education, Health Science, and Human Services

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 CTE Math Science Combination of four above

Distinguished Achievement To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class for automatic admission”, students must have: Algebra II success A total of four credits in science The remaining curriculum requirements Graduate with at least one Endorsement

Performance Acknowledgments How students may earn a Performance Acknowledgment on their transcript: Outstanding Performance(s) in: Dual Credit Bilingualism and Biliteracy Advanced Placement Exams PSAT, ACT, or SAT Business or Industry Certificate or License

Students Entering 9th Grade Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement. The student and their parents are advised of the benefits of graduating on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements. Endorsements can be changed at any time. Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas.

Course Selection Sheets Handout Side one: Academic choices Side two: CTE elective choices