1. Course Selection & College/Career Planning AHS Class of 2018

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

3. 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 LOTE or Computer Programming
3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced Physical Education Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced Fine Arts Social Studies - World Geography or World History, Health / .5 Speech
US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) Elective Credits
*This is an overview of the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans. Please see next page(s) for the specific requirements of each Endorsement.

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Technical education center
You MUST apply online for all TEC programs
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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

19. 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)

21. Logging in to Naviance Go to the FBISD Homepage
Click the “STUDENTS” tab
On the left side, click “Naviance Student Login” Select SFAHS
You will be re-routed to the Naviance Login Page
Use your FBISD username and password 
Quick log in -

23. Students primarily choose colleges based on their major of choice and whether or not they fit the admission criteria. Other factors include level of prestige, cost, location, size, and extracurricular activities.
It is important for students to set realistic goals for themselves and apply to schools that are within or a little above their reach. Students should sort and classify the schools they apply to ensure they are setting realistic, possible college goals. Read the criteria below to determine if you are choosing colleges that within a reasonable set of expectations.
Match: A match school is one where your academic credentials (GPA, SAT or ACT scores, and class rank) fall well within (or even exceed) the school's range for the average freshman. There are no guarantees, but it's not unreasonable to be accepted to several of your match school
Reach: A reach school is one where your academic credentials fall below the school's range for the average freshman. Reach schools are long-shots, but they should still be possible (and not a dream).
Safety: A safety school is one where your academic credentials fall above the school's range for the average freshman. You should be reasonably certain that you will be admitted to your safety schools. Like the rest of your list, these should also be colleges you'd be happy to attend. In addition to an admissions safety school, it's a good idea to include a financial safety school on your list, one that you and your family can afford even if you received no aid at all.

24. Super match

25. It is not too early to start researching colleges that you may want to attend. Please follow the directions below to input these possible schools into Naviance: 
Go to
Click Naviance button
Log in (using computer log in)
Click Colleges tab
Click Colleges
Then Colleges I am thinking about
+add college to this list

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