Foundation High School Program Graduation Requirements PRESENTED BY: Erika Sikes, Lead Career Placement Officer (CPO) Sandra Soto, Veterans Memorial ECHS Career Placement Officer (CPO)

New Foundation Graduation Requirements Courses Minimum Recommended Distinguished Foundation Foundation + Endorsement Foundation +Endorsement +Distinguished English Language Arts Mathematics (Algebra II) Science Social Studies, Economics Physical Education Speech Foreign Language Fine Arts Electives Miscellaneous --4 AM--- Total 22 credits26 credits 22 credits26 credits Previous Graduation Plans Graduation Plans Established by HB 5

Foundation Graduation Program Foundation Plan Requires students to complete 22 credits: ELA—4 credits PE– 1 credit Mathematics—3 creditsLOTE—2 credits Science—3 creditsFine Arts—1 credit Social Studies—3 creditsElectives—5 credits ( including: Health, Prof. Communications & Money Matters) Requires students to complete 26 credits: 22 Foundation Credits * Credits must meet curriculum 1 additional math credit requirements for one endorsement. 1 additional science credit 2 additional elective credits Foundation + Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: 4 credits in Math (must include Algebra II) 4 credits in science Curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn performance acknowledgements for outstanding performance in: Dual Credit (12 hours or more in Texas core) Bilingualism & Biliteracy AP test scores of 3 or above PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT National or International Business/Industry Certification or License

Distinguished Level of Achievement A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: 1.Four credits in math, which must include Algebra II 2.Four credits in science 3.The remaining curriculum requirements 4.The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn performance acknowledgements* for outstanding performance in: Dual Credit (12 hours or more in Texas core) Bilingualism & Biliteracy AP test scores of 3 or above PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT National or International Business/Industry Certification or License * 2016 High School Course Listing Guide – Pages includes detailed criteria which must be followed to earn performance acknowledgements.

Speech Requirement A specific speech course will not be a requirement under the Foundation High School Program. New Requirement: To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled in: 1.Delivering clear verbal messages 2.Choosing effective nonverbal behaviors 3.Listening for desired results 4.Applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes 5.Identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.

Endorsements A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: 1.Curriculum requirements for the endorsement 2.Four credits in math 3.Four credits in science 4.Two additional elective credits

BISD Endorsements STEM CTE Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Non-CTE: Computer Science High Level Core areas of:  Mathematics  Science Business & Industry CTE Clusters: Agriculture Architecture Arts, Audio/Video Business Finance Hospitality Information Technology Manufacturing Transportation Non-CTE: Yearbook Newspaper Journalism Arts & Humanities Non-CTE: Visual Arts Dance Music:  Instrumental  Choral Theatre Arts  Soc. Studies  LOTE Public Services CTE Clusters: Education Government Health Science Human Services Law Enforcement Non-CTE: JROTC Multidisciplinary Studies 4 Advanced CTE courses or 4 credits in each of the foundation core areas (include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or 4 credits in Advanced Placement courses

STEM Endorsement Program of Study: Engineering (Project Lead the Way- PLTW) 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade11 th or 12 th Grade Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics or Engineering Design & Development or Civil Engineering Engineering Mathematics (4 th Math Credit) BiologyChemistryPhysics4 th Science Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

High School Graduation Plan in STEM Program of Study: Engineering (Project Lead the Way-PLTW) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV Algebra I or GeometryGeometry or Algebra IIAlgebra II or Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus or Calculus or Engineering Math BiologyChemistryPhysics4 th Science World GeographyWorld HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernment/Economics Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of EngineeringDigital Electronics Engineering Design & Development or Civil Engineering Physical EducationElective/Health Professional Communications/Money Matters Elective Fine ArtsElective Foreign Language IForeign Language IIForeign Language III or ElectiveElective 1 st Endorsement Sequence of Courses 2 nd Endorsement Sequence of Courses

Industry Certifications Career ClusterCertification(s)  Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)  Medical Billing & Coding  Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)  Babysitting Certification  CPR, AED  First Aid  Certified Tax Preparer  Pharmacy Technician  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  Medical Administrative Assistant  Medical Billing & Coding  Patient Care Technician  Serv Safe  Food Handler’s Certification  Texas Cosmetology License  Video Game Design  CompTIA A+  Emergency Telecommunications (ETC-“911”)  Security Services  CPR & First Aid  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Work-Based Learning The CTE Career Prep courses listed below are offered to all CTE students. Career Prep provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Career Prep I (works minimum of 10 hrs per week) Students earn 2 credits for yearlong course. Career Prep II (works minimum of 15 hrs per week) Students earn 3 credits for yearlong course.

District Resources Curriculum & Instruction Website Course Listing Guide Career & Technical Education Website HB 5 Graduation Resources Texas Education Agency HB 5 Link Chapter 74 – Graduation Requirements KBSD Video