1. Welcome
Class of 2023
Revised 2/17/17

2. WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
High School Graduation Requirements-Class of 2023
(2) 7th Grade Registration

3. Foundation High School Program + Endorsements
Graduation Requirements
and
Endorsement Options

4. General Information
This plan provides personal choice, flexibility, & options.
Students and parents are required to select (in writing) an endorsement area and create a 4-Year Plan.
Opportunities to review and/or modify your plan will be available in High School.
Students are only required to earn one endorsement.

5. 5 Endorsement Areas
STEM – Science, Technology (including computer science), Engineering, and advanced Math
Business & Industry – Information Technology, database management, marketing, accounting, finance, graphic design, construction, welding, automotive technology, agriculture, hospitality & tourism (culinary arts)
Public Service – Health Science occupations, education, human services (child guidance, cosmetology), JROTC
Arts and Humanities – Political science, cultural studies, history, world languages, fine arts (Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre)
Multidisciplinary – Provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the other four endorsement areas

6. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student must graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic general admission program at any Texas public university and also to be considered for the Texas Grant.
Note: Colleges may limit the number of first time freshmen eligible for admission due to enrollment caps (i.e., University of Texas) In some instances, students may be admitted to the university but not to the college of choice within the university. Colleges may admit students on a first-come-first-admitted basis or may use a lottery system.
The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires:
4 credits in math, including Algebra II
4 credits in science
All Foundation High School Program requirements
At least one endorsement

7. Graduation Plans for the Class of 2018 and Beyond
Foundation
+ Endorsement(s)
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Discipline
Credits
English and PACE (1/2)
4 ½
Math 3 1
Including Algebra II
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts
PE (1) and Health (1/2)
1 ½
Electives/Endorsement Courses 4
Total Credits
for Graduation 22 26

8. High School Credits in Middle School Math
Algebra I (1.0 credit)
High School Credits in Middle School Art
Art I (1.0 credit, 8th grade only, Counts in HS GPA as an L-level credit)

9. High School Credits in Middle School LOTE
Spanish IA (0.5 credit, 7th grade only)
Spanish IB (0.5 credit, 8th grade only)
Spanish I (1.0 credit)
Spanish II (1.0 credit, 8th grade only)
French I (1.0 credit)
French II (1.0 credit, 8th grade only)

10. High School Credits in Middle School Family & Consumer Science
Principles of Human Service (1.0 credit)
Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (1.0 credit, 8th grade only)
High School Credits in Middle School Speech
Professional Communication (0.5 credit)

11. High School Credits in Middle School Career & Technology Education
Principles of Applied Engineering (1.0 credit, 7th grade only – Class is being redesigned; No longer just a woodshop class)
Principles of Manufacturing (1.0 credit, 8th grade only – Class focuses on manufacturing/building)

12. High School Credits in Middle School Business & Technology Applications
Touch Systems Data Entry/Keyboarding (0.5 credit)
Business Information Management/BIM I (1.0 credit, 8th grade only)
Principles of Information Technology/PIT (1.0 credit, 8th grade only)

13. 6th to 7th Grade Registration
What classes do I take next year?
Required classes
Electives

14. REQUIRED COURSES Language Arts Math Science Texas History
P.E. /Full Year Athletics
Elective/Reading Workshop
Elective/Math Lab

15. Advanced Classes Eligibility for entry into Level 1 Classes
Students must have an 85 or higher end-of-year average in that subject area and a signed parent permission letter.
Students earning Level III Advanced on STAAR will be automatically placed in Level I. *opt out*
(Does not apply to Math)
**Level 1 classes move at a faster pace and demand more out of class time for assignments.
**Students are expected to be independent and self-directed learners.
**These classes are designed to challenge students beyond grade level.
Moving Up in Math Summer School or CBE, Student in Level 1 class will be able to continue in the Level 1 class if the student maintains a 75+ or higher

16. Dyslexia/Reading Workshop/Math Lab
Dyslexia class will take the place of an elective.
Students who score below the recommended district criteria on STAAR or who fail core academic courses (ELAR/Math) may be required to take math lab and/or reading workshop during the elective period(s).
Encourage students to do their best!

17. Students Choose One Physical Education Class:
Course #
Physical Education/Athletics
Choose One Option
with an “X”
6743
Athletics, Girls (Full Year Commitment): Doctor’s Physical Required
6753
Athletics, Boys (Full Year Commitment): Doctor’s Physical Required
6713
PE (Full Year)
6003
Off-Campus PE, OCPE (Full Year)
Student MUST leave campus during first or last period.
Student MUST maintain 15-hour per week training in an approved program.
Deadline for application – May 1st
Students enrolled in Athletics MUST have a doctor’s physical prior to participation

18. FULL YEAR COURSES Course Number Course Description Prerequisites
High School Credit
7173
Band
Full year commitment
7233
Orchestra
7333
Choir - GIRLS
7343
Choir - BOYS
7303
Intermediate Theatre Arts
AMT or Theatre Arts 6 and teacher recommendation.
7433
Beginning Art
7443
Advanced Art
Sixth grade full year art and art teacher approval
8443
Yearbook
Application process and teacher approval (Limited Enrollment) Application due March 3rd
7713
Spanish I
You must have a second semester average of 80+ in 6th grade on-level language arts or 75+ in Level 1 or Horizons language arts.
(Spanish Native Speaker screening occurs late Spring) 1
7733
Spanish IA
2 year program to complete Spanish I. Spanish IB must be taken in 8th grade.
7613
French I

19. FULL YEAR COURSES (continued) HALF-YEAR COURSES (1 SEMESTER)
Course Number
Course Description
Prerequisites
High School Credit
8223
Principles of Applied Engineering 1
7993
Principles of Human Services 1
HALF-YEAR COURSES (1 SEMESTER)
You would need to choose two of these courses.
7390
Art Design
7810
Exploring Foods and Fabrics
8350
Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding)
7280
Beginning Theatre Arts
7460
Professional
Communications
You must have a 75+ average in language arts/reading in 6th grade.
9860
Office Assistant
Good Conduct. Priority given to 8th grade students.
8430
Yearbook
Application process and teacher approval (Limited enrollment)
Application due March 3rd

20. Write down the names of your elective choices & the course #s
Semester
1st
Elective
Do NOT fill in this section if the 1st elective you chose was a FULL year elective.
Course # Course Name
Course # Course Name
2nd
Do NOT fill in this section if the 2nd elective you chose was a FULL year elective.
Course # Course Name

21. Make sure to include 2 Alternate Elective Choices.

22. HS and MS course description booklet
Students will turn in their Blue registration sheets to their World Cultures teacher by
Friday, March 3rd
HS and MS course description booklet
(Spillane website under Parents & students/Academics/course descriptions)