1. Welcome Class of 2022

2. WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
High School Graduation Requirements-Class of 2022
(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
Endorsement plan selection may be changed at any time.
Students may earn more than one endorsement
NOTE: Students must graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission at any Texas public university and also to be considered for the TEXAS Grant.

5. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the top 10% automatic admission program
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

6. 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

7. 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, literature, world languages, cultural studies, history, 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

8. 6th to 7th Grade Registration
What classes do I take next year?
Required classes
Electives

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

10. Eligibility for Level 1 Classes
Students must have a 85 or higher end of the year average in that subject area and a signed parent permission letter. (Does not apply to Math)
Please Note:
*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

11. 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!

12. 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

13. 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)
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. 1
7733 *
Spanish IA
2 year program to complete Spanish I. Spanish IB must be taken in 8th grade.
7833 *
Spanish Native Speaker 1
Students with a Spanish language background.
7613 *
French I
8213 *
Concepts of Engineering and Technology
 7683 *
American Sign Language I

14. HALF-YEAR COURSES (1 SEMESTER)
You would need to choose two of these courses.
7390
Art Design
7800
Career Portals: Family & Consumer Sciences
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)

15. Write down the names of your elective choices & the course #s
Fall Semester
Spring 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

16. Make sure to include Alternate Elective Choices in case you do not get your 1st or 2nd choice

17. Students will turn in their yellow registration sheets to their World Cultures teacher by
Monday, March 7th
HS and MS course description booklet
(Spillane website under curriculum tab)
(Under Quick Links)