1. Graduation Plans

2. Purpose
To identify the graduation plan options available to Millsap ISD students in order that parents can help their student select the best graduation plan for them.

3. Consider Your Future….. What are your plans after high school?
Community College?
University?
Military?
Technical/Trade School?
Work?
Choose high school courses that will enhance your knowledge about your specific area of interest.

4. Things to consider…. College Bound? Military Bound? Work Bound?
Consider taking dual credit courses while in high school. (Refer to handout)
Must pass college entrance testing to qualify (TSI). Given at MHS.
These core courses transfer to all public colleges.
Some high school courses can be awarded technical college credit.
Work Bound?
Many high school courses offer the opportunity to test for work place certifications which will enhance your employability options!
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard?
Must have a high school diploma or 15 college credit hours
ASVAB—Armed Services Vocational Assessment Battery—Very Important! Determines your vocation (job) in the military services plus your pay!
Given at MHS during junior year. All other grades optional.
Recruiters from all branches on campus to visit with students throughout the year.

5. HB 5 – Major Components Testing English 1 Graduation Plan
Algebra 1
Biology
U.S. History
Graduation Plan
Foundation plan coursework (22 credits)
and
Endorsement(s)coursework (26 credits)

6. What is an ‘endorsement’?
Students choose to take a specific group of courses which will allow them to gain greater knowledge about certain careers or academic areas of interest. Students must choose ONE endorsement, but may have several endorsements.

7. Foundation Plan Requirements
English Language Arts
Four (4) credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics
Three (3) credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course
Science
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course (Chem or Physics)
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies
Three (3) Credits
World Geography or World History
U.S. History
U.S. Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)

8. Continued… Physical Education or Athletics- One (1) credit
Speech One half (1/2)
Health One half (1/2)
Languages Other Than English- Two (2)credits in the same language
Fine Arts- One (1) credit
Technology- One (1) credit (specific to MISD)
Electives- Three (3) credits
Total of 22 credits

9. To earn an Endorsement(s)
A student must have:
1 additional math credit (Algebra 2)
1 additional science credit
2 additional elective credits
The coursework required for the endorsement
Total of 26 credits

10. What are the endorsement options?
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PUBLIC SERVICE
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

11. Arts & Humanities Required Courses:
Additional Math and Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
English or
Social Studies
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Fine Arts – Art, Music, or Theatre

12. Business & Industry Required Courses:
Additional Math and Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters
Career Clusters:
Hospitality & Tourism, Agriculture Food & Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Architecture & Construction, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Management & Administration, Transportation, Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications, English
(Not all areas available at all Texas schools)

13. Multidisciplinary Studies
Required Courses:
Additional Math and Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Advanced Courses
(prepares for workforce or postsecondary education) or
4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics)
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

14. Public Services Required Courses: Career Clusters:
Additional Math and Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Public Services CTE Career Cluster
Health Science CTE Career Cluster
Career Clusters:
Education, Health Science, and Human Services

15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Required Courses:
Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics
Career Cluster:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Computer Science
CTE
Math
Science
Combination of four above

16. Distinguished Achievement
To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class for automatic admission”, students must have:
Algebra II success
A total of four credits in science
The remaining curriculum requirements
Graduate with at least one Endorsement

17. Performance Acknowledgments
How students may earn a Performance Acknowledgment on their transcript:
Outstanding Performance(s) in:
Dual Credit
Bilingualism and Biliteracy
Advanced Placement Exams
PSAT, ACT, or SAT
Business or Industry Certificate or License

18. Students Entering 9th Grade
Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement.
The student and their parents are advised of the benefits of graduating on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements.
Endorsements can be changed at any time.
Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas.

20. Course Selection Sheets Handout
Side one: Academic choices
Side two: CTE elective choices