1. High School Information Graduation Plan for Class of 2020
Freshman Guidance
High School Information
Graduation Plan for Class of 2020

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3. Grade Classification Freshman 9th grade
Sophomore 10th grade (5.5 credits )
Junior 11th grade (12 credits)
Senior 12th grade (18 credits)
Freshmen students with 5.5 credits will move to WHS at the end of the year.

4. Graduation Plans English 4 Requirements Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsement and Distinguished Level of Achievement
English 4
-English 1
-English 2
-English 3
-An advanced English Course

5. Graduation Plans Math 3 4 Requirements Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsement and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Math 3 4
Three credits must consist of:
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- An advanced Math Credit
Four credits must consist of:
- Algebra 2**
-An Advanced Math Credit

6. Math Specifics Examples: 8th: PAP Algebra 1 9th: PAP Geometry
Pre-Calculus
12th: AP Calculus/AP Statistic/College Statistics
9th: Algebra 1
10th: Geometry
11th: Algebra 2
12th: Pre-Calculus/Advanced Quantitative Reasoning/Engineering Math
9th: Algebra 1
10th: Geometry
11th: Math Models
12th: Algebra 2
Math Models must be taken prior to Algebra 2

7. Graduation Plans Science 3 4 Requirements Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsement and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Science 3 4
Three credits. One credit must be Biology. The remaining two credits must be chosen from the following areas. No more than one credit from each area.
- Biology
-Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
-An Advanced Science Class
Four credits. One credit must be Biology. The remaining two credits must be chosen from the following areas. No more than one credit from each area.
-Chemistry or
- Physics
- An Advanced Science Class

8. Science Specifics One credit must be a Biology credit
In addition to a Biology course, a student must select two credits from the following:
IPC--May not be taken as final or fourth science. Must be taken prior to Senior year. IPC is not an acceptable Science on the distinguished level of achievement plan.
Chemistry or Physics
After successful completion of 3 credits from the Science listed above, students can choose an additional Science from the following:

9. Science Specifics Cont.
Additional Sciences currently offered:
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Environmental Systems
Aquatic Science
Astronomy
AP Physics 1 & 2
Anatomy & Physiology
Food Science
Forensic Science
Advanced Animal Science
Examples:
9th: PAP Biology
10th: PAP Chemistry
11th: PAP Physics
12th: AP Biology
9th: Biology
10th: Chemistry
11th: Physics
12th: Forensics
9th: IPC
10th: Biology
11th: Chemistry
12th: Physics

10. Graduation Plans History 3 4 World Geography 1 OR 1 World History
Requirements
Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement
History 3 4
World Geography
1 OR 1
World History
U.S. History
U.S. Government
.50
Economics

11. Graduation Plans Physical Education 1.0 Requirements Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Physical Education
Can take up to 4.0 credits of Athletics
(Includes Marching Band, Athletic classes, PE Aerobics and PE)
1.0

12. Graduation Plans Foreign Language: 2 Same Language Requirements
Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Foreign Language:
Offerings:
Spanish (Grades 8-12)
French (Grades 10-12)
American Sign Language
(Grades 10-12) 2
Same Language

13. Graduation Plans 2.0 6.0 Fine Arts: 1 Additional Components: Electives
Requirements
Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsement and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Fine Arts:
Band
Choir
Art
Theatre Arts
Floral Design 1
Additional Components: Electives
2.0
6.0
Two full credits (4.0 semesters):
- State approved courses
Three full credits (6.0 semesters):

14. Graduation Plans Total Credits 22 26
Requirements
Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsement and Distinguished Level of Achievement
Total Credits 22 26
*Students receiving special education services will have individualized considerations in their diploma plans based on the ARD committee decisions.

15. Distinguished Level of Achievement *
Graduation Plans
Distinguished Level of Achievement *
Requirements:
-Foundation Program Requirements
-Four credits in Math including Algebra 2
-Four credits in science
-At Least One Endorsement
**All students in WISD plan to graduate under the foundation plan with endorsement which means they automatically qualify to graduate with the multi-disciplinary foundation endorsement as all four core classes must be taken ALL four years.

16. Performance Acknowledgements
Graduation Plans
Performance Acknowledgements
Dual Credit Course
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy
PSAT, ACT’s Plan, SAT or ACT
Advanced Placement (AP Course)
Earning a Nationally or Internationally recognized Business or Industry Certification or License

17. End of Course Exams (STAAR)
Students will take 5 End of Course Exams. These include:
English 1 & English 2
Algebra 1
Biology
United States History

18. Endorsements: Business and Industry:
1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animal Science
Agribusiness
Mechanical Systems
2. Architecture and Construction/Manufacturing
Architecture and Construction
Welding
Manufacturing
3. Arts, Audio Visual and Communication
Graphic Design
Fashion
Animation
Audio Visual Production

19. Endorsements: Business and Industry:
4. Business, Management and Administrative
Business
5. Finance
6. Hospitality and Tourism
Culinary Arts
7. Marketing
8. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Automotive Technology
9. English
Journalism

20. Endorsements: Public Service: Cosmetology 1. Education and Training
2. Government and Public Administration
3. Health Science
4. Human Services
Cosmetology
5. Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

21. Endorsements: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
2. Computer Science
3. Mathematics
4. Science

22. Endorsements: Arts and Humanities: Art Choral Music Dance Color Guard
Instrumental Music
Social Studies
Foreign Language
English
Theatre

23. Endorsements: Multi-Disciplinary:
1. Four Advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the work force or post secondary education
2. Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas including English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics
3. Four credits in Advanced Placement or Dual Credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages other than English or Fine Arts

24. Focus on developing: Good Study Habits Being Responsible
Making Positive Choices
Becoming Independent
Planning
Setting goals
All Eighth grade students will need to meet with their school counselor to develop a high school 4-year plan.

25. Look out for: Attendance Concerns Missing Assignments
Missing Credits—Credits are earned at the end of each semester
Missing Deadlines

26. Rank and G.P.A.
Top 10% receive guaranteed admissions to Texas state universities except University of Texas at Austin
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) will be calculated on a 4.5 scale for all students.
Note: Pre-AP and Dual Credit (DC) classes receive an additional .50 weighting for G.P.A. (5.0 scale). Advanced Placement (AP) classes receive an additional 1.0 weighting for G.P.A. (5.5 scale).

27. Subject Load
Weatherford Freshman will take 8 classes each term (Periods 1-8)
WHS Sophomores and Juniors will also take 8 classes each term (Periods 1-8).
Seniors may be eligible for early dismissal based on their selected coursework, grades, STAAR testing, etc.

28. Subject Load? Can freshmen students take all 4 core classes as Pre-AP?
Answer is “yes” – Pre-AP is open enrollment, therefore; careful consideration must be given for additional commitment. Most students who are successful in Pre-AP classes make A’s and high B’s.
Pre-AP classes are easy to get into and difficult to exit. Be serious about taking this class if you sign up.
Suggestion: Keep it balanced.

29. Testing Opportunities
High School End of Course Exams (required for graduation)
PSAT – Practice or Competition – WHS
ACT – College Admissions
SAT – College Admissions
ASVAB – Military
TSI

30. Websites: www.weatherfordisd.com www.collegefortexans.com