Freshman Conference Overview FBISD Graduation and Career Planning Freshman Conference Overview Fall 2018

Welcome! The purpose of this presentation is to prepare students and parents for their freshman conference. During the conference we will discuss your: Academic goals for this year Transition to high school 4-year plan Students and parents are strongly encouraged to come prepared with questions for their counselor.

Graduation Plans (page 19) 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* *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.

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful completion of: All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus The requirements of at least one endorsement, including Algebra II among the four required math credits A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.

Course Requirements: Endorsements Similar to a college major Endorsement pathways are typically a sequence of courses for 4 credits Can focus on Academics, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Career and Technical Education

Endorsements STEM pg. 23 Business & Industry pg. 25 Public Service pg. 26 Arts & Humanities pg. 28 Multidisciplinary pg. 28

Endorsements Specific course requirements vary by Endorsement See Course Selection Guide for more detailed info: Specific graduation requirements for each Endorsement Available pathways Sample four year plans

Course Requirements: Endorsements FBISD students declare their endorsement in Skyward Student Access during course selection. Students will have the opportunity to change their endorsement. The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent. This can be done electronically through Family Access.

Electives If a class is in addition to what is required, it is considered an elective. Many electives will satisfy an Endorsement with a coherent sequence of courses. Ex. Additional World Language, Math, or Science

Career Plan (4-yr plan) Be sure to review your Career Plan in Skyward Students will update Career Plans during course selection each year

100 Point GPA Scale Example: Physics (on level) 86 = 86 points English III AP 94 = 104 points US History Dual Credit 84 = 89 points Athletics 100 = 100 points Choir 100 = 100 points PreCal PreAP 86 = 91 points Journalism 94 = 94 points Total Points = 664 points divided by 7 = 94.85 GPA Advanced Placement (AP)/Beyond AP Courses PreAP, Honors, Dual Credit Courses On Level Courses Receives 10 point weight 5 point weight Non-weighted

Testing Requirements Students must pass the following assessments in order to graduate: 5 End-of-Course (EOC) Exams Algebra I Biology English I English II U.S. History

Alternative Credit Options FBISD Evening School or Summer School Online: Texas Virtual School Network, UT High School or TTU K-12 Credit by Exam (CBE) You must see your Counselor for approval BEFORE signing up for any courses outside of Fort Bend ISD.

For More Information Refer to the FBISD Course Selection Guide for more detailed information http://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/984 AHS Website www.fortbendisd.com/ahs