1. The transition from 8th Grade into high school is a milestone to celebrate!
Welcome to high school!
Learn what you need to know to make the transition smoothly, and to build a strong foundation for your future

2. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN
DISTINGUISHED LEVEL
OF ACHIEVEMENT
Text
ENDORSEMEN T S
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Arts & Humanities
Multi-disciplinary Studies
Business & Industry
Public
Service
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FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN

3. FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN
3 Math Credits
3 Science Credits
3 Social Studies
4 English Credits
1 PE Credit
2 LOTE Credits
1 Fine Art Credit
5 Elective Credits
FOUNDATION GRADUATION PLAN

4. English (4 credits) • English I • English II • English III • an advanced English course
Mathematics (3 credits) • Algebra I • Geometry • an advance math course
Science (3 credits) • Biology • Integrated Physics & Chemistry or an advanced science course • and advance science course
Social Studies (3 credits) • World History or World Geography • U.S. History • U.S. Government (one-half credit) • Economics (one-half credit)
Languages Other Than English (2 credits) • 2 credits in the same language
Physical Education (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Electives (5 credits)

5. An Endorsement will help you be College and Career Ready!
The Foundation Graduation Plan with an Endorsement will help students be college and career ready upon graduating from high school.
Public Services
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Multidisciplinary
STEM

6. Notes About Endorsements:
An area of focus designed to have a positive influence on your future college and career plans
HB 5 requires all incoming 9th graders to select an Endorsement
To graduate, all Endorsements require specific courses including 4 Math, 4 Sciences, and 2 additional elective credits

7. DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
4 math credits, MUST include Algebra II
Required to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admittance
The remaining Foundation Graduation Plan
The course requirements for at least one endorsement
4 science credits
Performance Acknowledgments
Internally recognized business or industry certification or license
12 or more hours of college credit through dual credit courses
PSAT, SAT, or ACT
Commended Scholar or National Merit Finalist
AP Test with a score of a 3 or better
Bilingualism or biliteracy

8. The following are: Churchill Endorsements (for an example) Churchill and MacArthur are updating for the school year

9. Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Options

10. Arts and Humanities Endorsement Options

11. STEM Endorsement Options

12. Public Services Endorsement Options

13. Business and Industry Endorsement Options

14. Business and Industry Endorsement Options

15. Business and Industry Endorsement Options

16. Review Time!

19. Planning Your Freshman Year
Now… Let’s look at sample freshman course selections that may be available at your high school.