Midway ISD Graduation Plan Foundation Plan with Endorsements (For students entering MHS in 2014 & beyond) Originally presented by Assistant Superintendent Brent Merritt, Ed.D

Foundation Program = 22 credits + 2 local requirements 24 credits Basics – 17 credits 4 credits ELA/R 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits of Social Studies 1 credit of PE 1 credit of Fine Arts 2 credits of LOTE Electives – 5 credits Additional Core subject area credits and LOTE Fine Arts/Health/PE CTE, Tech Apps, and Career Development Local Requirements 1 credit of CTE .5 credit of Speech .5 elective

The Midway Graduation Plan MHS Foundation Plan 22 credits + *2 local (24 total) English 4 credits Science 3 credits Math 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits P.E. 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit LOTE 2 credits *Electives 5.5 credits *Speech .5 credit *CTE 1 credit

Endorsements = 26 credits + 2 local requirements 28 credits A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: 1 additional credit in math 1 additional credit in science Curricular requirements of the endorsement 2 additional electives Consistent with current MISD graduates Average MISD student graduates with 28 credits

The Midway Graduation Plan MHS Endorsement Plan 26 credits + *2 local (28 total) MHS Foundation Plan 22 credits + *2 local (24 total) English 4 credits Science 3 credits Math 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits P.E. 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit LOTE 2 credits *Electives 5.5 credits *Speech .5 credit *CTE 1 credit

Endorsements / Academies Arts & Humanities Endorsement Fine Arts, Communications & Humanities Business & Industry Endorsement Business, Marketing & Finance Veterinary & Agriculture Science Public Services Endorsement Consumer Science & Education Health Science Law, Government & Criminal Justice STEM Endorsement Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Multidisciplinary Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement Requires earning an endorsement and successfully completing Algebra 2 A student must earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for Top 10% automatic admission.

The Midway Graduation Plan Distinguished Level of Achievement Successful Completion of Foundation Plan Successful Completion of 1 or more endorsements Completion of 4 math credits (including Algebra 2) Successful Completion of 4 science credits MHS Endorsement Plan 26 credits + *2 local (28 total) MHS Foundation Plan 22 credits + *2 local (24 total) English 4 credits Science 3 credits Math 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits P.E. 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit LOTE 2 credits *Electives 5.5 credits *Speech .5 credit *CTE 1 credit

Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: for outstanding performance in dual credit or articulated (12 hours with a 3.0 GPA) in bilingualism and bi-literacy (Complete ELA Requirements with an 80 or above and one of the following 3 credits in the same LOTE (80+ grade) Level 4 or above in LOTE (80+ grade) AP score of 3 or more in LOTE course Earn a 3 or better on an AP test

Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: for outstanding performance on: PSAT: commended or higher or in the National Hispanic Recognition Program or National Achievement Scholarship Program SAT: 1250 combined reading/mathematic ACT: 28 combined score or college readiness benchmark score on 2 or 4 ACT subject areas for obtaining a recognized business or industry certificate/license

The Midway Graduation Plan Performance Acknowledgements Dual Credit PSAT, SAT, ACT Bi-Literacy Advanced Placement Industry Certifications Distinguished Level of Achievement Successful Completion of Foundation Plan Successful Completion of 1 or more endorsements Completion of 4 math credits (including Algebra 2) Successful Completion of 4 science credits MHS Endorsement Plan 26 credits + *2 local (28 total) MHS Foundation Plan 22 credits + *2 local (24 total) English 4 credits Science 3 credits Math 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits P.E. 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit LOTE 2 credits *Electives 5.5 credits *Speech .5 credit *CTE 1 credit

Local Graduation Requirements 1 credit CTE Sets MISD students up for successful completion of 4 out of the 5 endorsements .5 credit Speech MISD currently has this as a requirement .5 credit Health Class of 2020 + Total of 28 credits for the Midway Endorsement Graduation Plan Total of 24 credits for the Midway Foundation Graduation Plan