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Welcome! The purpose of this presentation is to assist students and parents in planning for high school. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to: Refer to the FBISD Course Guide for more detailed information. Meet with building counselors for questions and additional guidance.

Graduation Plans Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits Foundation + Endorsements – 26 credits

FOUNDATION + ENDORSEMENTS- 26 CREDITS 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Studies 2 Credits of the same Foreign Language or Computer Programming 1 Credit of Fine Art 1 Credit of PE.05 Health Credit.05 Speech Credit 5 Credits of Electives DISTINGUISHED PLAN- 26 CREDITS Graduation Plans Electives are specific to your student’s chosen Endorsement 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Math including Algebra II 4 Credits of Science 4 Credits of Social Studies 2 Credits of the same Foreign Language or Computer Programming 1 Credit of Fine Art 1 Credit of PE.05 Health.05 Speech Credit 5 Credits of Electives

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, and A fourth science credit 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.

Performance Acknowledgments Performance Acknowledgements may be earned in one or more of the following categories: AP test score of 3 or above; IB test score of 4 or above (transfer students only as the International Baccalaureate program is not available in FBISD); Qualifying PSAT score based on the 11th grade test; SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1250 or above; ACT composite score of 28 or above; College course with a final grade of A or B (3.0 or above); Bilingualism and biliteracy; and Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

Endorsements are Your Electives Selecting an ENDORSEMENT is like choosing a MAJOR in College! It’s your career pathway into your field of interest. STEM Business and Industry Public Service Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies What is An Endorsement???

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 What is An Endorsement???

Course Requirements: Endorsements FBISD students will select their endorsement in Skyward Family Access when they select their courses for next year. Students will have the opportunity to change their endorsement. The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent.

Endorsements: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Who?: Students considering a career in engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving. Careers: Robotics Technician Computer Programmer Medical Researcher Engineer Biochemist Microbiologist Environmentalist

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Do you enjoy math, science, design and problem solving??? Related Careers: Robotics Technician Computer Programmer Medical Researcher Engineer Environmentalist

Endorsements: Business and Industry Who?: Students interested in agriculture, business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture. Careers: Accountant Aircraft Controller Interior Designer Electrician Chef Architect

Business and Industry Are you interested in agriculture, business, accounting, graphics, or architecture? Related Careers: Accountant Aircraft Controller Interior Designer Electrician Chef Architect

Endorsements: Public Services Who?: Students who love helping others and are interested in law enforcement, fire fighting, education, the military, or government. Careers: Teacher Social Worker Fire Fighter Private Investigator Animal Control Worker Mental Health Counselor

Public Service Do you love helping others and are interested in law enforcement, firefighting, education, or the military? Related Careers: Teacher Social Worker Private Investigator Mental Health Counselor

Endorsements: Arts and Humanities Who?: Students interested in the fine arts, world languages, and social studies. Careers: Actor Movie Director Translator Ambassador Musician

Arts and Humanities Are you interested in the fine arts, world languages, or history?? Related Careers: Actor Movie Director Translator Ambassador Musician

Endorsements: Multidisciplinary Provides students an opportunity to earn an Endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas and/or Endorsements

Multidisciplinary Are you interested in multiple subject areas?? Don’t worry! You have the opportunity to earn an endorsement from courses taken from different areas.

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

Think of Graduation Requirements this way… 5 EOC exams Endorsement Credits

Course Selection Worksheet Circle the Endorsement You Wish to Complete

Course Selection Worksheet Next, choose your core classes… 1. English EL112- English I EL111- Pre-AP English I 2. Math MA 212- Algebra I MA 211- Pre-AP Algebra I MA222- Geometry MA221- Pre-AP Geometry 3. Science SC322- Biology SC321- Pre-AP Biology 4. Social Studies SS412- World Geography SC411- Pre-AP World Geography

Course Selection Worksheet Your core classes will look like this… EL112ENGLISH I MA212ALGEBRA I SC322BIOLOGY SS412WORLD GEO Now, you must choose three electives…

These electives should be your top three choices… Course Selection Worksheet Endorsement Pathway Elective Foreign Language Elective Required Elective- Fine Arts, Prof. Comm., PE Endorsement Pathway elective- Specific to your endorsement Foreign Language elective- Spanish or French Required elective- Fine Art, Health/Speech, PE

Choose the elective that matches your Endorsement Endorsement Pathway Electives STEM Electives Business & Industry Electives

Choose the elective that matches your Endorsement Endorsement Pathway Electives Public Service Electives

You need 2 years of the same foreign language Foreign Language Electives If you are a native Spanish Speaker, then you should take Span. For Span. Spkrs If you took Spanish I this year, take Spanish II- FL1222 If you took Spanish I and II this year, you can take Spanish III

All of these electives are required for graduation. Required Electives If you choose PE, you must choose both Foundations of Fitness and Team Sports If you choose Speech, you must choose Health

You need 1 year of a Fine Art Required Electives If the class you want says audition, then you can not enroll in the class until you audition for a spot.

Sample Freshman Schedule 1. English I 2. Algebra I* 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Endorsement Pathway Elective 6. World Language Elective 7. Elective ( Fine Arts, Professional Communication, Health, P.E., Athletics etc.) *Geometry may be taken if Algebra I credit was earned in 8 th grade.

Completed Worksheet Example Student has a STEM Endorsement EL112 MA212 SC322 SS412 English I Algebra I Biology Wld. Geo CST08 Intro. To Engineering FL112 Spanish I CAT01/PHO111 Speech/Health

“ A goal without a PLAN is just a wish.” “A goal without a plan, is just a wish” -Antoine Saint-Exupery

Think Ahead Broncos… You can enter Tech Ed after your Freshman year. It’s never too early to begin gathering information! The Tech Ed Center allows you to explore career opportunities

Get Involved Broncos… Don’t wait until your Senior Year! Start building your resume now. Volunteer- Check out for volunteer opportunitieswww.volunteerhouston.org Join a club/organization you learned about tonight Participate in Athletics, Band, Debate, Dance, Cheerleading Part time jobs

Post High School Plans What Will You Pursue When You Graduate? I Two Year College Technical Training Military Four Year College

Counselors present to 8 th graders starting tomorrow Crockett- January 27 th Hodges Bend- January 28 th What Happens Next? Parents please look out for Course Selection Worksheets. Students are required to obtain a parent’s signature and turn back into their middle school counselor. Parents must also verify endorsement in Skyward. The window to complete online course selection is February 1-24 th

Course Selection Reminders Parents Please Sign Course Selection Worksheets Middle school counselors will answer questions 8 th graders have about online input Students will be given a verification sheet in March by their 8 th grade counselor. If students want to make a change at that time, they must make the correction on the verification sheet, obtain a parent and student signature and return it to their middle school counselor no later than March 20th

Science: Ms. Darling Curriculum Questions Please Feel Free to Ask Questions Regarding Specific Courses English/AVID: Mrs. Owens Math: Social Studies: Mrs. Raeke Special Education: Ms. Fitzgerald

M-Q: Dr. Alva Baldwin Contact Information Please Feel Free to Contact us A_D: Ms. Danielle Johnson- Holmes E-L: Mrs. Julia Holland N-R: Ms. Rachel George Lead Counselor: Dr. Althea Mitchell

Tiffani Jenkins-Kinney College & Career Readiness Advisor Located in Room J106 BHS CCR Website: You don’t have to wait until you get back to your home campus to contact them! Feel free to send an or visit their website! Bush High School