1. © North East Independent School District, 2014 High School Graduation Requirements First time 9th-grade students in 2014-2015 and thereafter

2. Foundation High School Program 22 credits Multidisciplinary Studies STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Required for consideration for automatic admission to Texas public universities Required for graduation along with passing 5 EOC exams Graduation Requirements for Students Entering High School in 2014-2015 and thereafter Expectation for all incoming 9th- grade students

3. © North East Independent School District, 2014 What is an Endorsement? A program of study that reflects students’ interests 3

4. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Allows students to select courses from multiple areas Focuses on the four foundation subject areas, Advanced Placement courses and dual credit courses Does not follow a specific career path Serves as the default endorsement for students who do not make a selection 4

5. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Multidisciplinary Studies Requirements Three Programs of Study: 1)Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses 2)Academic foundation subjects 3)AVID* *Requires an application process. 5

6. © North East Independent School District, 2014 STEM Endorsement Allows students to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering or Math courses Requires Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics 6

7. © North East Independent School District, 2014 STEM Endorsement Requirements Programs of study: Advanced Math Advanced Science Computer Science Engineering 7 Students pursuing a STEM endorsement must earn credit in Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics

8. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Business and Industry Endorsement Allows students to focus on a particular career path May lead to a business or industry certification 8

9. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Business and Industry Endorsement Requirements Agriscience Magnet Program Animation Architecture Design Audio/Video Technology Automotive Technology Academy Broadcast Journalism Business Construction Management Culinary Debate Electrical Apprenticeship Program Fashion Design Finance Graphic Design Information technology Interior Design Journalism Marketing Newspaper Public Speaking Technology Applications Welding Yearbook 9 Programs of Study : NEISD will offer courses under all endorsements, but specific course offerings may vary from school to school

10. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Public Services Endorsement Allows students to focus on a particular career path May lead to a business or industry certification 10

11. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Public Services Endorsement Requirements Programs of Study: Education and training Health Science Human Services JROTC Law 11

12. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Arts & Humanities Endorsement Allows students to focus on English, Social Studies, Fine Arts or Languages other than English May not lead to a business or industry certification 12

13. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Arts and Humanities Endorsement Requirements Programs of Study: Advanced English American Sign Language Art Band Choir Dance Flags French German Instrumental Ensemble Japanese Latin Mandarin Chinese Orchestra Social Studies Spanish Technical Theatre Theatre 13 NEISD will offer courses under all endorsements, but specific course offerings may vary from school to school

14. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Selecting an Endorsement Students must select an endorsement upon entering ninth grade Students may change their endorsement any time, and written notice will be provided to parents Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement will be the default selection for students who do not make an endorsement selection 14

15. © North East Independent School District, 2014 Next Steps 1.Review your 2014-2015 course selections 2.Complete your four year plan 3.Select an endorsement 4.Return the completed High School Four Year Plan and Endorsement Selection Form by May 16, 2014 15

16. © North East Independent School District, 2014 www.neisd.net/staar 16