1. 9th Grade
Planning for 10th Grade

2. Taylor High School Counselors
Who Can Help Navigate the Maze?
Taylor High School Counselors
Mrs. Barnes A-C
Ms. Anderson D-M
Mrs. Palk N-Z
Navigate the MAZE

3. Graduation Requirements
Foundation Plan
with Endorsement
26 credits

4. Endorsements (Program of Study)
STEM
Business and Industry
Public Services
Art and Humanities
Multidisciplinary

5. Endorsements

6. QUESTIONS

7. Career Cruising
Taylor High School Website- Career Cruising

8. State Assessment STAAR Test
Freshman Year (English I, Algebra, and Biology)
Sophomore Year (English II)
Junior Year (U.S. History)

9. QUESTIONS

10. Performance Acknowledgments
Recognition for outstanding achievement in the following areas:
Dual Credit Courses
Bilingualism and Biliteracy -(LOTE)
AP Testing
PSAT/SAT/ACT Testing
Certification/Licensure

11. Distinguished Level of Achievement
4 math credits (including Algebra II)
Complete the Remaining Foundation Plan with Endorsement
Important:
The Distinguished Level of Achievement is required for automatic admission to state 4 year universities.

12. QUESTIONS

13. Personal Graduation Plan
PGP
Completed with
Counselor
Signed by
Parent/
Guardian

14. Personal Graduation Plan
April 4-28
9th Grade Small Group Meetings to Review/Create Personal Graduation Plans with Students
April 21
Small Group Parent Meetings
May 1-12
Send Home All Paperwork to be Signed and Returned to THS Counselors

15. More Information
CLICK HERE to go to the Class of 2020 website.

16. More Information
If you would like to schedule an individual meeting with your student’s counselor, please complete the form at the link below.