1. Transition to High School

2. 2 Tasks for high school 1: 4 year plan 2: 9th grade course selection
This is the student’s plan for high school
It will include all 28 class choices and their endorsement choice
The students are entering this plan into Naviance
The endorsement will need to be entered into Skyward Family Access and parents need to approve it
2: 9th grade course selection
High School counselors visited with the students and gave them a course selection sheet
Students will enter these courses into Skyward Family Access
Parents will need to review it in Family Access
Parents and students need to sign the form and return it to Ms. Friedel by Feb. 17
The 4 year plan you enter in Naviance and your endorsement in Skyward and your freshmen year courses ALL HAVE TO MATCH.

3. Graduation Requirements
End of Course (EOC) exams
English Language Arts – English I, English II
Math – Algebra I
Science – Biology
Social Studies – U.S. History

4. Graduation Requirements: Foundation with endorsements Pg. 20
• 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, IV one credit in any authorized advanced English course
• 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, two credits in any authorized advanced math course
• 4 credits Science – Biology, IPC/Chemistry/ Physics, and two credits in any authorized science course
• 3 credits Social Studies (FBISD) – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History
• 2 credits World Language or Computer Science
• 1 credit Physical Education
• 1 credit Fine Arts
• .5 credit Health (FBISD)
• .5 credit Speech (FBISD)
• 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses)
• Credit requirements specific to at least one endorsement

5. Graduation Requirements: Distinguished Pg. 20-21
• 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, IV, one credit in any authorized advanced English course • 4 credits Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, one credit in any authorized advanced math course • 4 credits Science – Biology, IPC/Chemistry/ Physics, and two credits in any authorized science course • 3 credits Social Studies – US History, Government, Economics, World Geography or World History • 2 credits World Language or Computer Science • 1 credit Physical Education • 1 credit Fine Arts • .5 credit Health (FBISD) • .5 credit Speech (FBISD) • 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) • Credit requirements specific to a least one endorsement

6. Fort Bend Independent School District
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least one of the five Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II.
*Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
STEM
Business & Industry
Public Service
Arts & Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
one advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
one advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II &
one advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry
& two advanced math
4 Science - Biology,
Chemistry, Physics &
one advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science
4 Science - Biology, IPC or
Chemistry or Physics & two
advanced science
3 Social Studies - World Geo
or World Hist, US Hist,
Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
3 Social Studies - World Geo
or World Hist, US Hist,
Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
3 Social Studies - World Geo
or World Hist, US Hist,
Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
3 Social Studies - World Geo
or World Hist, US Hist,
Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
Foundation Graduation Plan Recommendations – 22 Credits
4 ENG
For the first three years of English students would follow the traditional course sequence of Eng I, II, and III.
For the 4th year of ENG students can choose from courses that we currently offer such as ENG IV, College Prep English, Literary Genres, Public Speaking 3, Oral Interpretation 3, and Creative Writing
3 Science
Integrated Physics and Chemistry has been added to the science course sequence
Current courses offered that students could choose for an advanced Science are Aquatic Science, AP and Reg. Env’t Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology AP, Chemistry AP, Physics AP, Adv. Animal Science, Adv. Plant & Soil Science, etc.
Math --
You will notice that the State requirement for SS is WGEO or WHIST but not both
2 Languages other than English (LOTE)
1 FA & 5 Electives
Endorsements
Math – As we studied the data from our most recent graduating class, we found that 90% of our graduates graduated on the Recommended Plan or above, which means they graduated with Algebra II. Therefore, we have pre-populated Bridges with Algebra II in all 5 endorsements. Should a student not take Algebra II he/she would take a College Prep course, which is a course that is being developed collaboratively with institutions of Higher Education to include the math skills that students will need to be successful on the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) college readiness exam.
3 years of SS with the exception of Arts & Humanities. In the case of SS students would take W. Geo or W Hist their freshman year, US Hist. their Junior year, and Gov’t & Eco their Senior year. At this point we are recommending this sequence due to the following:
Dual Credit options are only afforded to junior and senior level students and US history is offered as a DC course
AP US History can earn students up to 6 college credits and is extremely rigorous. Students must earn a 3 or higher….UT & A & M require a 4 or higher.
An additional provision in HB5 was to reduce the number of EOC exams and distribute them throughout the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. We don’t want to overload sophomore students with Geometry, Biology, English II and US History their sophomore year.
Keeping US HISt as a junior level course allows for deeper vocabulary development through English I, II, and III prior to sitting for the US Hist EOC.
4 Endorsement electives – We have pre-populated Bridges with the courses offered in each pathway; however, students have the option of taking 2 courses in any given pathway as long as they are part of the same cluster and strand.
3 Social Studies - World
Geo or World Hist, US Hist,
Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)
2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art,
.5 health/.5 speech,
6 electives*
2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art,
.5 health/ .5 speech,
6 electives *
2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art,
.5 health/.5 speech
6 electives *
2 L OTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art,
.5 health/.5 speech,
6 electives*
2 LOTE, 1 PE, 1 Fine Art,
.5 health/.5 speech
6 electives*
*Specific elective requirements vary by endorsement.

7. Graduation Requirements: Endorsements
Similar to a college major
Endorsement pathways are typically a sequence of courses for 4 credits
Can focus on Academics, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Career and Technical Education
Offerings vary by campus

10. Endorsements: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Pg. 23-24
Who?: Students considering a career in engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving. Careers: Robotics Technician Computer Programmer Medical Researcher Engineer Biochemist Microbiologist Environmentalist

11. STEM Endorsement Pathways
SAMPLE STEM PATHWAYS
STEM MATH
STEM SCIENCE
STEM TECH APPS
STEM CTE
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Chemistry AP
Computer Sci I
AP Computer Sci
Computer Sci III
Game Programming
Introduction to Engineering
Principles of Engineering
Engineering Design and Prob. Solving
Adv. Engineering Design and Presentation

12. Endorsements: Business and Industry Pg. 25-26
Who?: Students interested in agriculture, business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture. Careers: Accountant Aircraft Controller Interior Designer Electrician Chef Architect

13. Business and Industry Endorsement Pathways
SAMPLE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS
Business & Industry
Animal Science
Interior Design
Video Prod.
Sports Market.
Automotive
Principles of Agriculture
Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management
Livestock Prod.
Vet Med Application
Principles of Architecture and Const.
Advanced Architectural Design
Construction Management
Principles of Arts and A/V
A/V Production
Graphic Design and Illustration
Advanced A/V Production
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
Business Information Management
Sports & Entert. Market./Prof Comm
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Automotive Tech
Advanced Auto Tech

14. Endorsements: Public Services Pg. 27
Who?:
Careers:
Students who love helping others and are interested in law enforcement, fire fighting, education, the military, or government.
Teacher
Social Worker
Fire Fighter
Private Investigator
Animal Control Worker
Mental Health Counselor

15. Public Service Endorsement Pathways
SAMPLE PUBLIC SERVICE PATHWAYS
Public Service
JROTC
Clinical Medicine
Cosmetology
Nutrition
JROTC I
JROTC II
JROTC III
JROTC IV
Principles of Health Science
Medical Terminology AND Prof Comm.
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science
Principles of Human Services
Fashion Design
Cosmetology 1
Cosmetology 2
Human Growth & Development
Lifetime Nut. & Wellness AND Prof Comm.

16. Endorsements: Arts and Humanities Pg. 28-29
Who?:
Careers:
Students interested in the fine arts, world languages, and social studies.
Actor
Movie Director
Translator
Ambassador
Musician

17. Arts and Humanities Endorsement Pathways
SAMPLE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
Arts & Humanities
Social Studies
World Lang.
Band
Theater
English
World Geography
World History
U.S. History
Government
Economics
European History
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3 Pre-AP
Spanish 4 AP
Band I
Band II
Band III
Band IV
Theater 1
Theater 2
Theater 3
Theater 4
Photojournalism
Yearbook
Yearbook 2
Yearbook 3

18. Endorsements: Multidisciplinary Pg. 29
Provides students an opportunity to earn an Endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas and/or Endorsements
4 AP or Dual Credit Core Subjects
4 X 4 Core Subjects
Combination of CTE or Tech Apps from different Endorsements

19. Multidisciplinary Endorsement Pathways
SAMPLE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATHWAYS
Multidisciplinary
Core AP
Core 4x4
Advanced CTE
Mix and Match
English IV AP
Spanish IV AP
Statistics AP
World History
4 English credits (must include English 4)
4 Math credits
4 Science credits (must include Chemistry or Physics)
Social Studies – 4 credits
Architecture Design
Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness AND Prof Comm.
Digital Interactive Media
Anatomy and Physiology

20. Sample Freshman Schedule
1. English I 2. Algebra I* 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Endorsement Pathway Elective 6. World Language Elective 7. Elective (Fine Arts, Professional Communication, Health, P.E., Athletics etc.)
*Geometry may be taken if Algebra I credit was earned in 8th grade.

21. 1. 2. 3.

22. Things to know Pg. 5-6
Credit: divided into 2 semesters; ½ credit will be earned each semester for passing grades and attendance
Office aide and study hall are non-credit courses
Grade level classification:
Sophomore- 6 credits
Junior- 12 credits
Senior- 18 credits
Grading:
= A
80-89 = B
75-79 = C
70-74 = D
69-below = F

23. Attendance-Pg. 5
Because of state law, students need to be in attendance for ALL high school level courses 90% of the year.
If your child is in a high school credit course right now and has a lot of absences, they may not get credit and would have to retake the course in high school.
WATCH YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCES

24. Grading Scale and GPA Pg. 7
AP/Beyond AP courses
PreAP, Honors, Dual Credit Courses
On Level Courses
Receives 10 point weight
Receives 5 point weight
Non-weighted
Example of a high school student’s grades:
Physics (on level) 86 = 86 points
English III AP 94 = 104 points
US History Dual Credit 84 = 89 points
Athletics 100 = 100 points
Choir 100 = 100 points
Pre-Cal Pre-AP 86 = 91
Journalism 94 = 94
Total points = 664 points divided by 7 =

25. Summer School
We will not have a list of classes offered this summer until later this Spring.
In the meantime, DO NOT count on core classes being offered in the summer; students will still need to write these on their freshmen year 4 year plan and course selection sheet.
If your child plans on taking electives in summer school (such as health, speech or art), THEY STILL NEED TO HAVE THESE CLASSES ON THEIR 4 YEAR PLAN SOMEWHERE. They can put those classes under sophomore year if needed.

26. Schedule Changes
During schedule pick up and through the first week of school, only the schedule changes listed in this section will be considered. No elective changes will be made. Learners must submit
a Schedule Change Request Form at their campus for any of the following issues:
• Missing a class period
• Prerequisite for course not met
• Need to retake a failed course
• Add/Drop UIL Activity
• Add Office Aide/Teacher Aide
• Course completed/credit earned via summer school, CBE, etc.
• Need a course required for graduation (SENIORS only)
• Course requested for DAP is not on schedule-(SENIORS only)

27. More on schedules Pg. 10
Students who do not submit a Course Selection Worksheet and/or do not register online will have a schedule arranged for them by their counselor according to their academic needs and/or graduation plan.
Last day to change courses is JUNE 2, 2017

28. Things to know
UIL: Students will lose eligibility to perform in extracurricular activities for a 3 week period after receiving below a 70 at the end of a grading cycle
Make up work: It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work from teachers when returning from an absence

29. Heads Up! Pg. 18
If your child is an athlete, check for NCAA requirements
Most colleges and universities require certain core curriculum for entrance. For ex., requiring Algebra II. Students should check their dream college as a junior to see if you meet entrance requirements.
If your child plans on attending the Technical Education Center (to study cosmetology, fire fighting, etc.) they will need to check with their counselor to see if they HAVE TO take all of their ‘other’ required courses before they are a junior.

30. Course Recommendations
Students should take 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies (Including World Geography)
Student should take Chemistry and/or Physics, if not both
Students should take Algebra II
Students should not overload their schedule with too many advanced courses due to the rigor of PreAP, AP, Honors and Dual Credit courses

31. What students need to turn in
Due to Ms. Friedel by Friday, February 17, 2017

32. Clements High School’s
is green

33. Clements students will need to writein their top 3 alternates
(in order of preference)
with the course number
and class name.
Alternate Courses:
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________

34. Clements students have a separate
4 year plan to have signed and turn
With their course selection sheet.

35. Travis High School’s is blue Austin High School’s is yellow
All other high schools
are white

36. Students Austin and Travis High Schools
will need to finalize their 4 year plan
and write it on the back of their
course selection sheet.

37. Step by Step Process for Students declaring an Endorsement
Selecting and Signing for Endorsements
After logging into Skyward, select ‘Endorsements’ from the menu
Under endorsements, the student will select ‘Declare an Endorsement’
The student will then choose an Endorsement from the drop down menu
The student will not select a ‘Declare Option’ from the drop down menu
After the Endorsement is selected, the student must read the message in the box under ‘Signature Required’
The student will sign the Endorsement by checking the box beside ‘I Agree’
The student’s name and date will be displayed and the student will click ‘Save’

38. Step by Step Process for Students entering 4 year plan into Naviance
Students log into Naviance at with their school computer login information
Go to the courses tab
Go to ‘manage my course plans’
Go to add a new plan
Students will click on ‘high school’ and select the high school where they are zoned to go
Click on start a brand new plan from scratch and then click ‘create new draft plan’ or click on a plan to update it
Choose an endorsement and click ‘choose this one’
Select courses from the categories on the left
When COMPLETELY done, review & finalize and click ‘submit’

39. Step by Step Process for Parents accepting an Endorsement
Signing for Endorsements
After logging into Skyward, select ‘Endorsements’ from the menu
Under endorsements, the parent will see ‘Guardian Signature Required’
By clicking ‘Sign’ the parent will be able to add an electronic signature by checking the box ‘I Agree’
The parent’s name and date signed will display and click on ‘Submit Signature’

40. Step by Step Process for Student Course Selection
Selecting Courses
After logging into Skyward, students can look at details for classes offered under ‘District Links’ and ‘HS Planning Guide’
The link for the course requests for the following school year is under ‘Schedule’
Scroll down the ‘Available Courses’ list and highlight to reuest
After highlighting the course, click ‘Request Selected Course.’ The requested course will move to the right hand side under ‘Selected Courses’
Students will review the ‘Total Requests/Scheduled’ column; this must be 7 credits
Add alternate course requests in the same manner through the ‘Request Alternates’ link at the top left. List these courses in order of preference. Students can select ‘Remove Course’ to remove a course.
Verify courses and print for your records

41. Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

42. Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

43. Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

44. Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

45. Student Input Into Family Access: Endorsement

46. Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

47. Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

48. Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

49. Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

50. Student Input Into Family Access: Course Selection

51. Family Access (Skyward) Parent Approval

52. Family Access Endorsement Parent Approval

53. Family Access Endorsement Parent Approval

54. Family Access Endorsement Parent Approval

55. Family Access Course Selection Parent Verification
Course Selection must be
Completed online by Feb. 22, 2017

56. Important Dates: Calendar
1.Make sure course selection sheet
is turned into Ms. Friedel by February
February 17, 2017
2.Approve Endorsement in Skyward
by February 22, 2017
3.Verify Course Selection in Skyward