1. THS Registration & Graduation Update 2017-2018
Teague HS Auditorium
5-6 PM
:30
Tracie Ezell
Director of Guidance and Counseling

2. What do you want to be when you grow up??

3. Passport to success
Your
high school
plan for
graduation

4. Foundation High School Program
•The Foundation High School Program is the graduation plan for students in the state of Texas
•All students must select an ENDORSEMENT when entering high school their freshman year
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Expectations:
Specify in writing an endorsement that you intend to pursue in 9th grade
Complete “Foundation” requirements: 22 credits
Complete the requirements for at least 1 endorsement including:
A 4th advanced math
A 4th advanced science
Pass the 5 STAAR EOC tests:
ENG I
ENG II
ALG I
Biology
US History
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6. Foundation requirements= 22 credits
Science: 3 +1 = 4 credits
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course
Advanced Science Course
*Plus 4th Adv. Sci for endorsement
Social Studies : 3 credits
World Geography or World History
U.S. History (11th grade)
U.S. Govt (1/2 credit) (12th grade)
Economics (1/2 credit) (12th grade)
English Language Arts: 4 credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics: 3+1= 4 credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course
*Plus 4th advanced math for endorsement
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7. Additional Foundation Requirements:
2 years of the same Foreign Language
1 Fine Art
3 Additional Electives
THS Local Requirements:
1 Technology Course
½ Speech
½ Health
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Foundation Credit Requirements: (22) Plus at least one Endorsement - additional math, science, & other endorsement electives (26 Credits)
* 4 ELA: ELA I, II, III, IV (+1) = 4 Math: Alg I, Geometry, plus additional advanced maths = Alg II (required for Top 10%), Math Apps in AFNR, AQR, Precal, DC Math, AP Calculus, Engineering Math * 3 (+1) = 4 Sciences: Biology, IPC or Advanced Science + Additional Advanced Science = (Advanced Sciences Include: Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, AP Environmental Sci, Earth and Space, Engineering Design, Adv. Animal Science, Advanced Soil Science, Advanced Food Science) * 3 Social Sciences: W. Geography or W. History, US History, Government /Economics; * 2 LOTE: of same Foreign Language: French I, French II, Spanish I, Spanish 2, Challenge Spanish 2, Spanish * 1 Physical Education; * 1 Fine Art; * 1/2 Speech & 1/2 Health; *Tech Apps/BIM *3 Additional Electives
Foundation + Endorsements = 26 credits: A Student will earn an endorsement by successfully completing: curriculum required for the endorsement, 4th credit in math, 4th credit in science, plus 2 additional electives. Possible endorsement pathways are listed below.
Distinguished Level of Achievement = 26 credits + * Alg II must be one of the student's math credits; * Student must have an outstanding performance in one of the following areas: DC Courses, AP Testing, PSAT, SAT, ACT, or earn a CTE certification
Endorsements
Career and Technology Pathways & Electives
Arts & Humanities
Courses from 1 or 2 of the following categories:
Band or Adv. Music , Choir
Art, Studio Art, or Theater
Journalism or Yearbook, Creative Writing
English or History electives
Business and Industry
Agriculture: Animal Science
Principles of Ag
Livestock (even) or Equine/Small Animal
Wildlife & Fish (even) or Vet Tech (odd)
Math Apps in AFNR or Adv Animal Science (odd)
Agriculture: Horticulture
Landscape/Turf (even) Horticulture (odd)
Range Mgt (odd)
Adv Plant and Soil Science (even) or Math Apps in AFNR
Agriculture: Mechanics
Welding I: Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech
Welding II: Ag Design & Fabrication or DC Welding (2 hrs)
Power Systems (2hr) or DC Welding or Welding Practicum
Technology Applications
Principles of Arts, AV Tech & Comm
BIM or Tech Apps or Web Tech (4 pt or 5 pt)
Fashion Design, Graphic Design I, or Digital Media
Graphic Design II or Commercial Photography
Finance & Marketing
Principles of Bus, Mkting & Fin
BIM or Tech Apps
Accounting (even)
Entrepreneurship (odd)
Information Technology
Principles of Info Tech
BIM or Tech Apps or Web Tech ( 4 pt or 5 pt)
Digital Media
Adv Practicum in Info Tech (2hr)
Public Speaking/Journalism
Debate
Journalism - newspaper or yearbook
Journalism II - newspaper or yearbook
Journalism III - newspaper or yearbook
Public Services
Human Services
Principles of Human Services
Child Development or Adv Food Science
Adv Dollars&Sense (1/2)/ Ch Life Nutr and Well(1/2)
(DC) Psychology/ DC Sociology or Cosmetology: Intro, I & II Navarro
Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
Alg II, Chem & Physics PLUS one of the following options:
(A) Coherent sequence of 4 or more credits from CTE w/ 2 courses in the same cluster (at least 1 adv CTE course) (B) Coherent sequence of 4 Computer Sci courses including robotics; (C) 3 credits in math beyond Alg 2; (D) 4 credits in science including Chemistry, Physics and two additional adv sci; (E) Coherent sequence of 3 additional credits from no more than 2 represented by subparagraphs (A), (B), (C) & (D)
Multidisciplinary Studies
Option A: Advanced Courses - 4 additional credits from advanced courses
Option B: 4x4 - 4 credits from each: English, Math, Science, Social Studies
Option C: AP or Dual Credit - 4 credits
Graduation Year:
Student Name:
Signature:
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10. Endorsement Categories
Public Service
Criminal Justice
Nursing
Law Enforcement
Teacher
Fireman
STEM
Doctor
Vet
Engineer
Business
Restaurant Owner
Welder
Loan Officer
Banker
Mechanic
Art & Humanities
Artist
Musician
Band
Multidisciplinary
Solid overall academically
Don’t Know Yet – Undecided
Other

11. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
a total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II
a total of four credits in science
the remaining curriculum requirements
the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
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Top 10%
A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.
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13. Distinguished Level of Achievement: Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment :
•for outstanding performance in a dual credit course
•in bilingualism and biliteracy
•on an AP test or IB exam
•on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT
•for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
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14. Distinguished Level of Achievement: Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student's diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing:
(1) at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 or
(2) an associate degree while in high school
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15. Distinguished Level of Achievement: Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student's diploma and transcript for outstanding performance on a College Board advanced placement test or International Baccalaureate examination by earning:
(1)a score of 3 or above on a College Board advanced placement examination
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16. Distinguished Achievement: Performance Acknowledgements
Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards promulgated by a nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional, or government entity representing a particular profession or occupation that is issued by or endorsed by:
a national or international business, industry, or professional organization
a state agency or other government entity or
a state-based industry association
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17. Certifications or licensures for performance acknowledgements shall:
•be age appropriate for high school students
•represent a student's substantial course of study and/or end-of-program knowledge and skills
•include an industry recognized examination or series of examinations, an industry validated skill test, or demonstrated proficiency through documented, supervised field experience and
•represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a high-skill occupation
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Beginning in the school year, a school district must ensure that each student, on entering ninth grade, indicates in writing an endorsement that the student intends to earn.
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Updates & News
French I & II
Choir
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
AP Calculus
Advances Plant & Soil Science
Math Applications in AG
DC Welding
Challenge and Honors Science and Math classes will be called Pre-AP
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Dual Credit
Before taking dual credit classes, students must take and pass the TSI test through Navarro
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