1. Welcome to John Marshall Harlan High School
Home of the Hawks!

2. Harlan Staff Mr. Harris Coach Salas Principal Head Football Coach
Athletic Director
Mrs. Williams
Head Counselor

3. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN
3 Math Credits
3 Science Credits
3 Social Studies
4 English Credits
1 PE Credit
1 Fine Art Credit
2 LOTE Credits
4 Elective Credits
.5 Health Credit
.5 Speech Credit
FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN

4. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN
DISTINGUISHED LEVEL
OF ACHIEVEMENT
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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Multi-disciplinary Studies
Business & Industry
Public
Service
Arts & Humanities
ENDORSEMENTS
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FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN

5. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN with an Endorsement
4 Math Credits
4 Science Credits
4 Social Studies
4 English Credits
1 PE Credit
1 Fine Art Credit
2 LOTE Credits
5 Elective Credits
.5 Health Credit
.5 Speech Credit
FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN with an Endorsement

6. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
Four credits in Mathematics, which must include Algebra II,
and
Four credits in Science,
The Foundation Graduation Plan with an Endorsement
A student must graduate at the distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for automatic admission to a publicTexas university or college through the Top Ten Percent rule.

7. STEM Strands Science Math Technology Engineering
Science and Math strands are fulfilled through the core classes instead of electives and require a total of 5 credits in each area.

8. Business & Industry Strands
Journalism
Cyber Security
Graphic Design
Journalism
Public Speech
Bus. Management & Administration
Audio Video Production
Fashion Design
Animation
Photography
Construction Technology
Automotive
Fashion Design
Marketing
Culinary Arts

9. Any Business & Industry Elective Sequence
Any B& I Sequence
Any B& I Sequence
Any B& I Sequence
Any B& I Sequence
1 additional science credit
1 additional math credit
1 Additional math credit
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Completed Business & Industry Endorsement

10. Public Service Endorsement Strands
Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps
Education & Training
Education & Training
Health Science Clinical
Health Science Services

11. Public Service Endorsement
Any Public Service Sequence
Any Public Service Sequence
Any Public Service Sequence
Any Public Service Sequence
1 additional science credit
1 additional math credit
Completed Public Service Endorsement

12. Arts & Humanities Strands
Social Studies
Fine Arts
Languages Other Than English
Arts & Humanities Strands

13. Any Arts & Humanities Elective Sequence
Any A& H Sequence
Any A & H Sequence
Any A& H Sequence
Any A & H Sequence
1 additional science credit
1 additional math credit
1 Additional math credit
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Completed Arts & Humanities Endorsement

14. Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement
Journalism
4 Social Studies Credits
4 English Credits (English IV)
4 Math Credits
4 Science Credits OR
4 AP Credits
Photography OR
Completed Multidisciplinary Studies
4 Dual Credit Courses
Fashion Design
Marketing

15. DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
4 math credits, MUST include Algebra II
Distinguished achievement necessary for top 10%
The course requirements for at least one endorsement
The remaining Foundation Graduation Plan
4 science credits
Performance Acknowledgments
PSAT, SAT, or ACT
Commended Scholar or National Merit Finalist
12 or more hours of college credit through dual credit courses
AP Test with a score of a 3 or better

16. Planning Your Freshman Year
Now… Let’s look at sample freshman course selections that may be available at your high school.

17. Credit
1 credit is earned for successful completion of a full year course.
Most required courses are full year.
Credit is awarded at the end of each semester.
Semester courses award .5 credit after successful completion.
Attendance is critical – no more than 9 absences per semester

18. Freshman Core Courses
At Harlan we want every student to be College and Career Ready.
We HIGHLY encourage all Freshman to sign up for all Pre-AP classes next year and join an extracurricular activity.
English I*
Algebra I* or Geometry P-AP (if you took Algebra I in middle school)
Biology *
World Geography
*Course has an EOC assessment
Each entering Freshman in the school year will take 4 courses for the core areas of instruction to include English I, Algebra I or Geometry, Biology, and either World Geography or World History.

19. Sample STEM Freshman Schedule
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
World Geo. PE
LOTE 1
Choir
Band
Fundamentals of Computer Science Pre-AP
Principles of Applied Engineering
Football
Fine Art
This sample STEM Endorsement slide highlights the importance of selecting an Endorsement area as a 9th grader.
Note that each sample has 7 courses selected to fill the Freshman student’s schedule.
However, while the 7th course for a student interested in Math or Science includes the required Fine Art credit, the student who chooses Engineering should plan to take Concepts of Engineering and Technology. This course is a prerequisite to the courses the student will take as a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior.
*NOTE: STEM Students must take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics

20. Sample Business and Industry Freshman Schedule
Business Management& Administration
Construction Management
Journalism
Info. Tech. Computer Technician/
Cyber Security
Culinary Arts
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
World Geo. PE
LOTE 1
Principles of Business Management & Administration
Principles of Construction
Journalism 1
Principles of Information Technology
Principles of Human Services
On these sample schedules for the Business and Industry Endorsement, note the diversity of the 7th course selected to fit the necessary coherent sequence.
**Business & Industry has the most strands to choose from, but remember elective sequences MUST be followed in specific order to complete the endorsement. Please check with Taft Freshman Counselors for questions regarding elective sequences for B & I strands.

21. Sample Arts and Humanities Freshman Schedule
Fine Art
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Social Studies
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
World Geo. PE
LOTE 1
Fine Art 1
Please note that Music includes Band, Orchestra, Choir, and specialty ensembles such as Stage Band.
In the Sample Dance schedule, Dance 1 will fulfill the PE requirement so an additional elective is added.
**Fine Arts offered at Taft include: band, orchestra, choir, dance, theater arts, and technical theater.

22. Sample Public Service Freshman Schedule
Education & Training
Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
Health Science Clinical
Health Science Services
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
World Geo.
Pep Squad
LOTE 1
Principles of Human Services
Choir
Air Force Science 1
Football
Medical Terminology
Band

23. Sample Multidisciplinary Studies Freshman ScheduleGo
Raiders!
4 advanced courses defined as career and college Or
4 credits in each of four core subject areas including English IV Chemistry, and Physics
4 credits in Advanced Placement Or Dual Credit selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, LOTE, or Fine Arts.
Multidisciplinary Studies
English I
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography PE
LOTE 1
Fine Arts
While the Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement area looks very much like the current 4 X 4 graduation plan, the groupings should be noted.
This Endorsement allows for advanced college and career ready courses NOT in a coherent sequence.
The second option is similar to the current 4 X 4 in that it requires 4 of each core but must include English IV and either Chemistry or Physics.
The final option requires either 4 AP OR 4 Dual Credit credits. However, the 4 courses can include LOTE and Fine Arts AP or Dual credit courses. (not just the 4 core areas of the 4 X 4.)

24. Notice to Students and Parents: Select courses with care
Notice to Students and Parents: Select courses with care. Scheduling and assignment of classes are completed prior to the end of the current school year. No schedule changes after June 2, All students are assigned to classes without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.

25. Endorsement Elective
Don’t forget to choose an endorsement and have you AND your parent sign it!

26. YOUR JOURNEY AS A Harlan Hawk STARTS NOW!
Fill out your 4 year planning sheet- COMPLETELY, TAKE HOME, and RETURN.
Return completed 4 year planning sheet to teacher/counselor by deadline with parent signature.
In May be watching for a letter from Harlan HS. This letter will include:
The courses you have selected for the next school year.
A form to return to Harlan if you have any changes or corrections.
Pass the 8th grade and become a Hawk!
Attend Freshmen “Fish Camp” in August TBA.