1. I know…I cant believe it either!!!!!
High School 101
I know…I cant believe it either!!!!!

2. Endorsements
HB 5 requires all 8th graders to select their HS Endorsement.
What is an Endorsement? It is a targeted area of study. Think MAJOR in college.
What are the 5 Endorsements? Pg 6
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) – includes courses directly related to science, including environmental science, technology, computer science, engineering, and advanced mathematics. Alg. 2, Chemistry, Physics required.
Business and Industry – includes courses directly related to database management, information technology, communications, accounting, finance, marketing, graphic design, architecture, construction, welding, logistics, automotive technology, agricultural science, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning.
Public Services – includes courses directly related to health sciences and occupations, education and training, law enforcement, and culinary arts and hospitality.
Arts and Humanities – includes courses directly related to political science, world languages, cultural studies, English literature, history, and fine arts.
Multidisciplinary Studies – allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area described above and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement under the Foundation program.
Portal to select their Endorsement opens January 28th and closes February 8th.
Instructions provided- requires student and parent action.

3. Pathways
An Endorsement is the umbrella to the pathways offered at each high school.
Each HS offers different pathways.
The pathway your child chooses will determine the electives they need to take in HS. Copies of each HS pathways are at the table and available in the HS Course Selection Handbook (CSH) on pg. 7.
Portal to select their Endorsement opens January 28th and closes February 8th.
Instructions provided- requires student and parent action.
selection/ _Course_Handbook_Final.pdf

4. Graduation PLans Refer to handout.
Foundation only- this can only be chosen with permission. EXCEPTION
Foundation + Endorsement
Distinguish Level of Achievement- all top 10% must be on this plan to gain automatic acceptance.
Requires 4 credits in Math (Algebra 2) and 4 credits in Science.
Performance Acknowledgements
Certification- Nationally or Internationally recognized industry certification.
Outstanding Performance- Dual Credit Course work, Bilingualism/Biliteracy, AP Exam, SAT or ACT.

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6. Credits

7. PAP or ON-level??? Your child's GPA determines their class rank.
DC courses
Earn college credit during the HS school day.
Require tuition
Earn one DAP measure for each DC course taken with a B or above.
Students must pass TSI.
CSH pg. 19
AP courses
AP courses require an AP exam at the end of course.
Scored 1 to 5, 3 and above earns a DAP measure.

8. mINimum requirements Freshman year
English 1 or PAP
Algebra 1 or PAP – Geometry or PAP
Biology 1 or PAP
World Geography or PAP
Foreign Language- Spanish, French, Spanish for Native Speakers PE
Endorsement Elective

9. Important dates and INFo
Feb. 4th- Endorsement and Pathway selection in Labs
Feb. 8th – Endorsement portal closes
Feb. 20th- DHS Course Selection Fair
Feb. 21st – PHS Course Selection Fair
Feb 26th- HS Course Selection in Labs
HS Course Selection Handbook
Departments tab
Curriculum and Instruction link
Graduation Requirements link
Quick link (right side) Course Selection Handbook
Important resources: PHS website, DHS website, THS website, Curriculum and Instructions website.