1. The Foundation High School Program (FHSP) + Endorsements
Huffman ISD
The Foundation High School Program (FHSP) + Endorsements
HB-5 information for parents of students first entering high school in and beyond

2. State End-of-Course Testing Requirements
The following 5 end-of-course (EOC) assessments are required:
English I
English II
Algebra I
Biology
US History
The student must pass each of the five EOC assessments to meet state graduation requirements.

3. The Foundation High School Program: Basic Information
Beginning in 9th grade, school personnel will meet with students and parents to develop a Personal Graduation Plan outlining the student’s course of study.
The Personal Graduation Plan will be reviewed each year and must be signed by the parent.

4. Course Requirements for the FHSP + Endorsement
English – 4 credits
English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced English
Math – 4 credits
Algebra I, Geometry, and 2 additional/advanced math courses
Science – 4 credits
Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry, or Physics, and 2 additional/advanced sciences
Social Studies – 4 credits
US History, World History and World Geography.
.5 credit Government
.5 credit Economics
16 core class credits
Language Other Than English – 2 credits
Credits must be in the same language
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Physical Education – 1 credit
Technology – 2 credits
Required Electives:
.5 Health
.5 Speech
+ Endorsement
additional endorsement electives of your choice
26 credits required for graduation

5. Huffman ISD
GPA Policy
Only core courses will be included in the GPA calculation for local class ranking purposes.
*A list of courses that are included in GPA calculation can be found in the course catalog
Course will be weighted according to the following:
On level academic courses = 4.0
Pre AP & Dual Credit courses = 5.0
AP courses = 6.0

6. AP Courses vs. Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Top quarter of class
4 year college bound students
GPA points—6.0
A grade of 3 or higher on the AP test is accepted at universities across the US
Dual Credit
2nd and 3rd quarter students
Credits are transferable to state schools
Credits may not transfer to private schools
GPA points—5.0
Community College bound students

7. College Bound Students
Should take Algebra II
Should take Physics

8. The Foundation High School Program: Basic Information
All students must declare an endorsement in one of 5 areas at the time of entry into 9th grade.
Students will have the opportunity to change the endorsement but it can become difficult to change an endorsement during the junior and senior year.
The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent.

9. Endorsement Options Public Service Business & Industry STEM
An endorsement requires a focused study in one or more areas of student interest. There are many benefits to earning an endorsement, including:
Richer student engagement, and
Better preparation for the student in continuing their education beyond high school and/or entering the workforce.
Public Service
Business & Industry
STEM
Science/Technology/Engineering/Math
Multidisciplinary
Arts & Humanities

10. STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
STEM requires completion of Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics.
The STEM endorsement includes courses of study related to:
Advanced science courses beyond Chemistry and Physics; or
Advanced math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; or
A cross-disciplinary study of advanced math and advanced science; or
Computer Science / Computer Programming

11. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Endorsement
10 Top Paying Careers
Occupation
Average Wage
Entry-Level Wage
Experienced Wage
Petroleum Engineer
$60.85
$33.20
$74.67
Geoscientist
$59.48
$31.01
$73.72
Natural Sciences Manager
$56.72
$36.31
$66.93
Agricultural Engineer
$51.10
$27.34
$61.49
Physicist
$45.96
$24.46
$56.71
Civil Engineer
$40.41
$24.54
$48.34
Biochemist
$38.95
$20.82
$48.01
Atmospheric & Space Scientist
$32.76
$12.44
$42.92
Materials Scientist
$34.84
$19.40
$42.56
Biomedical Engineer
$29.15
$18.17
$34.64

12. Business & Industry (1 of 2)
The Business & Industry endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster, selected from:
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications
Business
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.

13. Business & Industry (2 of 2)
The Business & Industry endorsement may also be earned through the completion of four (4) English electives, including:
Three (3) levels in one field of journalism
Newspaper; or
Yearbook; or
Three (3) levels in either
Debate; or
Oral Interpretation
A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a progressive sequence of 3 levels in one of the bulleted courses of study, plus one additional English elective.

14. Business & Industry Endorsement
10 Top Paying Careers
Occupation
Average Wage
Entry-Level Wage
Experienced Wage
Chief Executive
$79.81
$7.00 NA
Financial Manager
$53.95
$26.47
$89.93
Sales Manager
$49.80
$24.47
$88.28
Agent/Mgr of Artists, Performers
$41.86
$9.06
$86.41
Human Resources Manager
$51.37
$30.11
$85.95
General Operations Manager
$51.86
$21.15
$86.39
Training & Development Manager
$50.85
$26.33
$80.10
Management Specialist
$42.71
$20.89
$68.50
Property Manager
$31.57
$14.10
$56.45
Public Relations Manager
$64.89
$30.50
$72.92

15. Public Services
The Public Services endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster, selected from:
Education and Training
Government and Public Administration
Health Sciences
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)
A Public Services endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.

16. Public Service Endorsement
10 Top Paying Careers
Occupation
Average Wage
Entry-Level Wage
Experienced Wage
Physician
$111.49
$55.30
$226.00
Dentist
$73.82
$36.28
$92.60
Chiropractor
$36.20
$17.03
$45.78
Medical & Health Services Manager
$32.24
$23.60
$45.56
Sales Engineers
$45.24
$27.82
$53.94
Pharmacists
$52.23
$42.68
$57.09
Medical Scientist
$25.97
$16.61
$30.65
Physical Therapist
$37.56
$26.25
$43.52
Dental Hygenist
$32.02
$23.87
$36.10
Nurse
$29.70
$22.04
$33.53

17. Arts & Humanities
The Arts & Humanities endorsement may be earned through completion of at least one of the following:
Five courses in social studies; or
Two levels/credits of one language in a Language Other than English; and two levels/credits of a second language in a Language Other than English; or
A progressive sequence of four credits, selected from one or two Fine Arts disciplines, including Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre
The Arts and Humanities endorsement requires completion of at least one of the bulleted courses of study.

18. Arts and Humanities Endorsement
10 Top Paying Careers
Occupation
Average Wage
Entry-Level Wage
Experienced Wage
Art Director
$38.59
$21.65
$47.06
Broadcast News Analyst
$37.44
$12.15
$80.00
Directors and Producers
$32.54
$12.09
$55.61
Film and Video Editors
$31.63
$12.06
$41.41
Media/Communications Equip
$29.45
$10.72
$37.63
Technical Writers
$28.24
$18.63
$33.05
Public Relations Specialist
$27.37
$15.33
$33.39
Commercial & Industrial Designers
$26.19
$15.67
$31.45
Writers and Authors
$26.14
$14.93
$31.74
Multimedia Animator and Artist
$25.36
$22.86

19. Multidisciplinary Studies
The Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement requires completion of at least one of the following:
Four additional/advanced credits, from within one endorsement area or from various endorsement areas, that prepare the student to either
successfully enter postsecondary education without the need for remediation; or
successfully enter the workforce.
Four credits in each: English Language Arts (must include a traditional English IV), Math, Science (must include Chemistry and/or Physics), and Social Studies; or
Four AP or dual credit courses, selected from English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts or LOTE.
A Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement requires completion of at least one of the above courses of study.

20. Thinking Ahead: 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 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.

21. Thinking Ahead: 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 (IB is not available in Huffman ISD)
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
Completion of a minimum of 12 hours dual credit college courses with final grades of A or B (3.0 GPA or above)
Bilingualism and biliteracy
Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

22. What to Do Right Now: Course Selections for the Freshman Year
Choose an Endorsement
Selections must include one course from each of the following:
English
Math
(Algebra 1 + lab class (will take up 2 periods) or
PreAP Algebra 1 or Geometry (if Algebra 1 credit was received in Middle School)
Science
IPC or Biology PreAP
Social Studies
World Geography or AP World Geography
Select a PE option:
Athletics, Dance, PE, Drill Team, JROTC, Marching Band
Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 (if Spanish 1 credit was received in Middle School)
Endorsement elective
Classes are year long. There are no schedule changes in the middle of the year.

23. Questions? Choose an Endorsement
Parents and students will proceed to classrooms where they will complete the following.
Choose an Endorsement
Choose Course selections for next year
Complete their 4 year plan