1. Educational planning
Revised 9/11/2017 1

2. Other High 
School Options
                 Recruitment will occur in fall of 2018. 
Please see your Middle School Counselor for an application
Earn an Associate’s Degree with free Dual Credit 
7 CTE areas – Business, OSET, Machining, Welding, Criminal Justice, Energy Tech, Culinary Arts
Located at Odessa College LRC Building 
No traveling is allowed to OHS/PHS for band, sports, music, etc. 
Earn up to 60 hours dual credit toward Associate's Degree – Free Dual Credit 
Includes any Degree Area planning 
Located on the Odessa College campus
All-academic college-prep high school 
Designed to equip students with 21st century skills
Project-based learning & Dual Credit Opportunities
Traveling allowed for all UIL sports and some CTE pathways

3. Preparing For Graduation
Career Technology Career Fair and Career Assessment
Endorsement Video and selection of Endorsement area
Graduation requirements presented to students
Creation of 4-year plan and Personal Graduation Plan (9th – 12th)
Each year students and parents will review 4 year plans and make adjustments as needed through Personal Graduation Plans

4. Foundation Plan with Endorsements26
Credits 4
Social
Studies 4
English 4
Math 4
Science 2
Foreign
Language .5
Speech
5.5 Electives 1 PE 1
Fine
Arts

5. = 4 English language arts
English Credits
English I
English II
English III
An additional English course
= 4 English language arts

6. = 4 MATH CREDITS mathematics Math Credits Algebra I
After successful completion of Algebra I content:
Geometry
Algebra II (Student and parent may opt out of Algebra II and the Distinguished Plan after completing Algebra I and Geometry.)
One additional math course
= 4 MATH CREDITS

7. = 4 SCIENCE CREDITS Science Science Credits IPC
Biology – Can start with 9th grade Biology if
Passed 8th Grade STAAR AND 
STEM endorsement OR
Choose Biology  
Two additional science courses (Physics or Chemistry are suggested)
= 4 SCIENCE CREDITS

8. SOCIAL STUDIES (ECISD requires all 4 for all graduation plans)
World Geography
World History
US History
US Government (½ credit)
Economics (½ credit)
= 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS

9. Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language
Ave!
French
Latin
Spanish
German
Computer Science
  Chinese
(GT online only)
ASL

10. FINE ARTS One Credit Band – Choir – Orchestra – Guitar – Harp – Art
  Theatre – Dance – 
Floral Design – Fashion Design
If teacher is certified in Art: 
Animation 10

11. SPEECH ½ credit from either: Communication Applications (Dual) OR
Professional Communication (CTE)
Embedded credit may be given for AVID,
Debate or other courses depending on teacher certification

12. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Athletics ROTC Marching Band
One Credit
PE – Athletics
ROTC
Marching Band
Approved Off-Campus
PE Substitutions
One year only
Dance
Cheerleading 12

13. STUDENTS Distinguished ALL
Required for top 10% for automatic college admission
Requires 4 Math credits to include Algebra II
Requires 4 science credits
Requires completion of at least 1 endorsement
ALL
STUDENTS 13

14. 26 Credits Foundation Plan Distinguished All Students Endorsement
(you choose)
STEM
BUSINESS
PUBLIC SERVICES
ARTS & HUMANITIES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Foundation
Plan
Distinguished
All Students 26
Credits 14

15. Endorsements Mandated for all students entering 9th grade
MUST specify in writing upon entering the 9th grade
CAN have more than 1 endorsement
CAN be changed with parent signature! 15

16. Electronics/ Energy Tech
STEM
(Science, Engineering, Technology, Math)
Engineering
(Project Lead the Way)
5 Science 5
Math
Electronics/ Energy Tech
At Odessa College
BioMedical Science
(PHS only)
Computer Science
Robotics

17. Business & Industry Fashion Design Culinary Arts Graphic Animation
Audio/Video
Production
At NTO
Animation
Graphic
Design
Fashion Design
Culinary Arts
Occupational Safety & Environment al Tech
(OSET)
At Odessa College
Internetworking Technology
(Cisco)

18. Business & Industry Business Business Agriculture Animals Plants
At Ag Farm
Plants
Business
Management
Business
Finance& Accounting
Newspaper
Yearbook
Debate 18

19. Auto Collision & Repair
Business & Industry
Welding
At Frost Technical Center
Auto
Technology
Auto Collision & Repair
Diesel Tech
Construction

20. Public Service Health Sciences Certified Nurses Assistant
At NTO
Certified Nurses Assistant
At Odessa College
Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pharmacy Technician
Fire Fighter

21. Public Service Criminal Justice Forensics (CSI) Teaching
At Odessa College
Cosmetology
Early Childhood
At NTO
Teaching
At NTO and UTPB
Forensics (CSI)
JROTC

22. Arts & Humanities
Art
4 credits
Theater
Music
Dance

23. Languages other than English
Arts & Humanities
Languages other than English
4 credits of the same language
English
4 elective credits
Social Studies
5 credits
Ave!
Languages other than English
2 credits of one language and 2 credits of another

24. Multidisciplinary 4 credits in each of 4 core areas including:
4 Advanced Courses from one or more endorsement areas
4 credits in AP, IB or Dual in:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
LOTE
Fine Arts
4 credits in each of 4 core areas including:
English IV
AND
Chemistry or Physics

25. Courses that require approval for first-time participation:
Athletics
AVID
Dual Credit /Early Admission
Gifted/Talented (G/T)
International Baccalaureate (IB) – OHS

26. AVID ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
College preparatory elective course
Academic instruction for rigorous classes
Tutorial support twice weekly during class
Motivational activities weekly
Application Process

27. Performance Acknowledgments
On Academic Achievement Record (transcript)
Earned by a student for outstanding performance:
Dual Credit Designation
PSAT/ACT-Plan/ACT/SAT, other college entrance exams
Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate
Business & Industry Certification or Licensure
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy for English Language Learners

28. How to Read a Transcript
STAAR EOC
Algebra 1
Biology
US History
English 1 and 2
Designation for weighted courses
Course Category for Graduation Requirements
Credit removed due to lack of Attendance
M=Fall
N=Spring
CREDITS
GPA and
Class Rank

29. Classification is based on credits earned by the start
GRADE CLASSIFICATION
Classification is based on credits earned by the start
of the school year.
FRESHMAN 0 CREDITS SOPHOMORE 6 CREDITS JUNIOR CREDITS SENIOR CREDITS and intent to graduate

30. and 90% Attendance Is Mandatory
Additional Information All Students
(and their parents)
Should Know…..
Must Pass Courses With 70 Or Higher
to Receive Credit
and
90% Attendance Is Mandatory
Full year courses are averaged if taken in the same school year.

31. GPA Weights 5.0 GPA Weight 4.5 GPA Weight 4.0 GPA Weight
● AP Core and LOTE
● ALL IB Courses
● Dual Core & LOTE
● Pre-IB and Pre-AP Core & LOTE
● General Core & LOTE Courses
GPA Weights
Core –Math, Science, Social Studies, English that can count toward core graduation requirements.
LOTE – Language Other Than English
IB – International Baccalaureate is only at OHS and you must apply
Other elective courses will not affect your GPA.
You can stay in fine arts, sports, and CTE electives courses

32. Texas Scholars Program
To Qualify, Students Must:
Maintain a 2.75 grade point average,
Complete the Recommended, Distinguished Achievement Program or Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
Volunteer at least 50 hours of community service by senior year
Community Service Requirements:
9th grade - 5 hours
10th grade - 10 hours
11th grade - 15 hours
12th grade - 20 hours
(can make up hours from
previous years)

33. Texas Virtual School Network
TxVSN
Texas Virtual School Network
Online High School, Dual, Advanced Placement
Courses for acceleration
Also offers full-time online schools
Network of providers – up to $400 per course
For more information, see txvsn.org
See your school counselor for more information

34. Please contact your Professional School Counselor
Go to the ECISD Counseling Department’s website:
Course Description Guide
UIL List
Toolkit for Graduation
Endorsement Video and Power Point
Questions????? –
Please contact your Professional School Counselor