1. Huntsville High School
2017 Cohort
Graduation Plan

2. Graduation Planning Foundation High School Program Requirements
17 core credits + 5 elective credits
4 credits of English
3 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
1 credit of PE
1 credit of Fine Arts
2 credits of Languages other than English (LOTE)

3. Foundation High School Program
English Language Arts (4 credits)
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Math (3 credits)
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course
Science (3 credits)
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies (3 credits)
World Geography or World History or Combined World Geo/History
US History
US Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)
PE (1 credit)
LOTE (2 credits)
Two credits in the same language – OR – Computer programming language
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Electives (5 credits)

4. Graduation Planning Endorsements
1 or more of 5 state adopted endorsements

5. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Endorsement
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing the foundation and general endorsement requirements including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and:
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence.
The final course in the sequence must be selected from the STEM cluster.
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
STEM Career Cluster
Or Science or Advanced Math (above Algebra II)

6. STEM Endorsement Programs of Study Robotics Mathematics Science
Huntsville ISD
Programs of Study
Robotics
Mathematics
Science

7. Business & Industry Includes Courses Directly Related to: Endorsement
A student may earn a business and industry endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence.
The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the career clusters that fall under Business and Industry.
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters or
Debate or Newspaper or Yearbook

8. Business & Industry Programs of Study Endorsement
Advanced Broadcast Journalism
Animal Science
Horticulture
Construction Technology
A/V Production
Graphic Design
Video Game Design
Fashion Design
Business Management
Accounting
Culinary Arts
Computer Technician
Welding
Marketing
Newspaper
Automotive Technology
Yearbook

9. Public Services Includes Courses Directly Related to: Endorsement
A student may earn a public services endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence.
The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the career clusters that fall under Business and Industry.
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Public Services CTE Career Clusters or
JROTC

10. Certified Nursing Assistant
Public Services
Endorsement
Programs of Study
Teaching and Training
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Child Guidance
Pharmacy Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant

11. Arts & Humanities Includes Courses Directly Related to: Endorsement
A student may earn a arts and humanities endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and additional math and science courses.
There are no CTE Programs of Study included in the Arts & Humanities Endorsement.
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Social Studies or
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Fine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

12. Arts & Humanities Programs of Study Endorsement Concert Band
Wind Ensemble Band
Wind Symphony Band
Choir
Dance
Drawing
Intro to Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Symphonic Band
Painting
Sculpture
Theatre
LOTE 4-year
LOTE 2x2
Social Studies
English
Debate

13. Multidisciplinary Includes Courses Directly Related to: Endorsement
A student may earn a multidisciplinary endorsement by completing foundation program requirements, four credits of math, four credits of science, and two additional elective credits.
There are no CTE Programs of Study included in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement.
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Social Studies or
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Fine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

14. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Distinguished level of achievement is for college bound students.
Must reach distinguished to be eligible for the class top 10% ranking.
Must include:
Foundation High School Plan
A selected endorsement
4 credits in Science
4 credits in Math (with Algebra II)

15. Performance Acknowledgements
In order to receive a performance acknowledge on your high school diploma, students must do one or more of the following:
PSAT – score commended scholar or higher
ACT-PLAN – achieve “college readiness” in 2 or more subjects
SAT – score combined verbal and math
ACT – score 28+ combined verbal and math (excludes writing)
Complete 12 hours of dual credit courses with a 3.0 or higher GPA
Score a 4+ on an AP Exam
Earn a nationally recognized business/industry certification or license.

16. The Split
Students may earn more than 1 endorsement.

17. New Texas High School Diploma
Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 Credits
Algebra II Required, Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admissions
1 Math and 1 Science
Endorsements – 26 Credits
Endorsement Requirements
STEM
Business & Industry
Public Services
Arts
&
Humanities
Multi-
disciplinary
Studies
Foundation High School Program
22 Credits

18. Graduation Planning
Endorsements, distinguished level and performance acknowledges to be on student’s transcript and diploma.
Students can move to a foundation only plan after their sophomore year with:
Parent advisement
Parent signed permission
Principal (or designee) permission

19. Need More Information? Huntsville High School Guidance Department
Debbie Choate – Lead Counselor
Career and Technical Education Department
Marcus Walker – CTE Director