2.  Begins with students who enter grade 9 in 2014-2015.  Students must:  Meet graduation requirements  Meet testing requirements—English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, U.S. History

3. 4 English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Fine Arts 2 Languages other than English 1 PE 5 Electives ** (Note: Health is not required but recommended by FSHISD) Proficiency in Professional Communications is required. Professional Communications is the course that meets this requirement

4. 4 English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Languages other than English 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 7 Electives ( 4 are the endorsement) **0.5 Health (Note: Health is not required but recommended by FSHID) Proficiency in Professional Communications is required. Professional Communications meets this requirement.

5. An Endorsement will help students be College and Career ready. It is required for acceptance to a 4 year University. All students begin on Foundation Plan with 1 endorsement. An endorsement is a sequence of courses that a student must successfully complete in order to graduate.

6. 4 Math Credits, including Algebra II 4 Science credits Meet all other FHSP requirements Earn at least 1 endorsement Eligible for top 10% Automatic Admission to Texas Universities (UT Austin caps the limit at less than 10%)

7.  12 hours of college courses earning a 3.0 or higher  Earn an associate degree in high school  Outstanding performance in bilingualism/bi- literacy  AP/IB test scores  PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT, ACT scores  Industry Certifications

8.  STEM  Business and Industry  Public Services  Arts and Humanities  Multidisciplinary – 4 credits of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (including English 4, chemistry and/or physics STUDENTS MAY IDENTIFY AND EARN MORE THAN ONE ENDORSEMENT.

9.  Flexibility and Student Choice is Key  Sign the four year plan this year and next year. Recommended Classes for 9 th grade:  English I  Algebra  Biology  W. Geography  Foreign Language (Spanish or French)  Fine Art (Art, Theater, Band, or Choir)  PE  Elective within Endorsement Area

10. Recommended Classes for 10 th Grade English II Geometry or Algebra II Chemistry or IPC (speak to current science teacher) Foreign Language W. History (if student is selecting Multi- Disciplinary or Arts & Humanities Endorsements) Elective within endorsement area Two electives

12. Fill in Name, ID#, School, Grade, Today’s date

13. Select Grad. Plan Select an Endorsement

14. Fill in High School Credits earned in Middle School

15. Fill in 9 th grade courses

16. Fill in Math Courses Geometry Algebra II Precalculus Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Precalculus AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Comp. Science AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Comp. Science Algebra II Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic Reasoning

17. Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Forensic Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Forensic Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Biology IPC Chemistry or Physics Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Forensic Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Forensic Science AP Biology AP Chemistry Fill in Science courses

18. W. Geography W. History US History Government Economics Government Economics If opting for Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement fill in 4 Social Studies Courses as listed below

19. If opting for Arts & Humanities Endorsement with the Social Studies Focus, fill in Social Studies courses as listed below W. Geography W. History US History Government Economics Government Economics Sociology Psychology or World Civilization Sociology Psychology or World Civilization

20. If opting for STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, or Arts & Humanities (Foreign Language or Fine Arts focus), fill in Social Studies courses as shown W. Geography or W. History W. Geography or W. History US History Government Economics Government Economics

21. Fill in 2 credits of Foreign Language French I, French II Spanish I, Spanish II Fill in 2 credits of Foreign Language French I, French II Spanish I, Spanish II

22. Fill in 1 credit of Fine Arts Art Theater Arts Band Choir Fill in 1 credit of Fine Arts Art Theater Arts Band Choir

23. Fill in 1 credit of PE Courses that count towards PE: PE Athletics ROTC I 1 st semester of Band = ½ PE Waiver Fill in 1 credit of PE Courses that count towards PE: PE Athletics ROTC I 1 st semester of Band = ½ PE Waiver

24. Health is not required but recommended by our district **Students must show proficiency in Professional Communications – Professional Communications meets that requirement Health is not required but recommended by our district **Students must show proficiency in Professional Communications – Professional Communications meets that requirement

28. Public Services Endorsement Health Science ROTC ROTC ROTC I ROTC ROTC II ROTC ROTC III ROTC ROTC IV

30. Choice Sheets, 4 Year Plans, and Pre-AP/AP Agreement forms are due English teacher on Thursday, February 11 th Obtain signatures on Choice Sheets, 4 Year Plans, and Pre-Ap/Ap Agreement forms Speak to your teachers for course recommendations Follow course prerequisites in the course catalog Vote for Agenda cover