1. Building Foundation Plan for Graduation
Building your Foundation Plan for Graduation

2. How would you like your house to be…
Like this? or Like this?
How would you like your house to be
Like this or Like this?

3. Where does your graduation plan start?

4. Looking at different models which one can you live with?
I know which model
I want!
Looking at different models which one can you live with?

5. These options are called Endorsements.
Let’s Talk about Your Options!
These options are called Endorsements.
Arts and Humanities
Business and Industry
Multidisciplinary Studies
Public Service
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
WHAT DO ALL THESE WORDS MEAN???!!!
Let’s talk about your options!
These options are called Endorsements.
Arts and Humanities
Business and Industry
Multidisciplinary Studies
Public Service
STEM which is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What do all these words mean??

6. Do You Enjoy Being Creative?
Do you like to…
DANCE
DRAW
ACT
PLAY MUSIC
WRITE
SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE
STUDY HISTORY
Do you enjoy being creative?
Do you like to Dance, Draw, Act, Play Music,
Write, Speak another Language or Study History

7. AN ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT IS FOR YOU!!
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
PERFORMING ARTS:
Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dance
VISUAL ARTS/ARTIST:
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, AP Art
THEATRE ARTS:
Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre, Theatre Production
Then an Arts & Humanities Endorsement is for you!
In High School the course options include:
Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Theatre Arts
But wait, there is more!!!
But wait, there’s MORE……..!!!

8. ARTS AND HUMANITIES Continued..
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
CULTURE STUDIES/FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
Spanish, French, German, Latin
LITERATURE/WRITER:
Literary Genres, Creative Writing, AP English
SOCIAL STUDIES:
World Geography/History, U.S. History, Government/Economics, plus one social studies elective
Arts & Humanities options also include
Culture Studies
Literature
And Social Studies
Not All course options are available at every PISD High School campus

9. Do You Dream of Making the World a Better Place?
Are you interested in…..
Politics
Medical Studies
Teaching
Law
Military
Cosmetology
Early Childhood
Do you dream of making the world a better place?
Are you interested in Politics, Medical Studies, Teaching, Law, Military,
Cosmetology or Early Childhood?

10. A PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT IS FOR YOU!!
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
POLITICIAN/LAWYER:
Political Science, Government, Public Administration
MEDICAL STUDIES:
Health Science, Medical Terminology, World Health Research
TEACHING:
Child Development, Education Training
Then a Public Services Endorsement is for you!
In High School the course options include:
Politician/Lawyer, Medical Studies, Teaching

11. PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT Continued…
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
MILITARY:
ROTC for four years
COSMETOLOGY:
Human Services, Cosmetology
EARLY CHILDHOOD:
Child Development, Child Guidance
Public Services Endorsement also include
Military, Cosmetology and Early Childhood
Not All course options are available at every PISD High School campus

12. Do You Like Science and/or Math?
Are you interested in….
Robotics
Engineering
Advanced Mathematics
Sciences
Do you like Science and/or Math?
Are you interested in Robotics, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics and Sciences

13. A STEM ENDORSEMENT IS FOR YOU
A STEM ENDORSEMENT IS FOR YOU!! STEM stands for SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
MATHEMATICS:
Regular math courses + ADVANCED MATHEMATICS COURSES (i.e. PRE-CAL, CALCULUS, STATISTICS)
SCIENCE:
Regular science courses + ADVANCED SCIENCE COURSES (i.e. PHYSICS, AP PHYSICS, BIOLOGY AP, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP)
ENGINEERING:
Concepts of Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Design & Presentation, which also includes specialization in Robotics or Process Technology
Then a STEM Endorsement is for you!
In High School the course options include:
Mathematics, Science, and Engineering,
Not All course options are available at every PISD High School campus

14. Do You Enjoy Working on Projects and Hands-On Activities?
Are you interested in….
Architecture
Agriculture
Business
Fashion Design
Marketing
Maritime
Culinary Arts
Graphic Design
Photography
Journalism
Auto Technology
Welding
Do you enjoy working on Projects and Hands-On Activities?
Are you interested in Architecture, Agriculture, Business, Fashion or Graphic Design,
Marketing, Culinary Arts, Photography, Journalism, Auto Technology, Welding or Maritime

15. An Endorsement in BUSINESS and INDUSTRY is the one for YOU!
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS WOULD INCLUDE:
AGRICULTURE STUDIES
Floral Design, Landscape Design, Livestock Production, Small Animal Management, Range Ecology
ARCHITECTURE:
Construction Technology, Architecture Design, Interior Design, Building Maintenance, Cabinetmaking Tech
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Business Law, Finance, Money Matters, Accounting, Business Information Management
MARKETING:
Sports Marketing, Marketing Dynamics, Career Prep
Then an Endorsement in Business & Industry is the one for you!
In High School the course options include:
Agriculture Studies, Architecture, General Business, and Marketing

16. BUSINESS and INDUSTRY Continued…….
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS WOULD INCLUDE:
HOSPITALITY:
Hotel Management, Practicum in Hospitality Services 1 & 2
FASHION DESIGN:
Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design
CULINARY ARTS:
Restaurant Management, Nutrition and Wellness, Culinary
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE/NETWORKING:
Principles of IT, Web Technologies, Computer Technician, Telecom and Networking
Business & Industry High School course options also include
Hospitality, Fashion Design, Culinary Arts, Computer Maintenance/Networking

17. More BUSINESS and INDUSTRY options..
HIGH SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS COURSES IN:
AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
Graphic Design, Commercial Photography, Video Production, and Journalism
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Small Engine, Auto Technology, and Collision Repair, Maritime, Port Operations
MANUFACTURING
Welding and Advanced Welding
Other Business & Industry High School course options include
Audio/Video Technology
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
and Manufacturing
Not All course options are available at every PISD High School campus

18. Do You Want to Experience a Broad Overview of Various Types of Courses?
Athletic Training
AVID
Fitness/Health
Core Classes
AP/Dual Credit
Do you want to experience a broad overview of various types of courses?
Such as, Athletic Training, AVID, Fitness & Health, Core Classes, AP/Dual Credit

19. A MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ENDORSEMENT IS FOR YOU!!
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS WOULD INCLUDE:
HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE
ATHLETIC TRAINING:
Athletics, Athletics Training 1 & 2
CORE COURSES:
4 credits in each subject area to include English 4 and chemistry and/or physics
HEALTH/WELLNESS:
Personal Fitness, Aerobics, Health, Individual/Team Sports, Outdoor Education/Life
Then a Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement is for you!
In high school the course options would include:
Athletic Training
Core Courses – which is 4 credits in each subject are to include English 4 and Chemistry and or Physics
or Health/Wellness

20. MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES also includes…
IN HIGH SCHOOL THE COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
AVID SPECIALIZATION:
AVID Elective 1 – 4
AP COURSES:
4 Advanced Placement course credits
DUAL CREDIT:
4 Dual Credit course credits (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts)
Multidisciplinary Studies high school course options also include
AVID Specialization
AP Courses
and Dual Credit

21. Which Endorsement Will YOU Decide to Take?
Arts and Humanities
Business and Industry
Multidisciplinary Studies
Public Service
STEM
Which Endorsement will you decide to take?
Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry
Multidisciplinary Studies
Public Service
STEM

22. Now you have picked your BLUE PRINT for the next 4 years
Now you have picked your Blue Print for the next four years!
Your blueprint is your four year personal graduation plan on the
model you picked.
The example in this slide is a Public Service Endorsement with an
Interest in Medical Studies

23. Let’s start pouring your foundation
9th grade year - Build a strong foundation
4 core courses + 3 required state electives
Let’s start pouring your foundation!
9th Grade year – build a strong foundation to include
4 core courses and 3 required state electives
English I, Algebra I, Biology and World Geography
Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Physical Education or Endorsement
Course selection based on your model
Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Physical Education or Endorsement course selection based on your model
English I
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography

24. Let’s start pouring your foundation
Pass 3 End of Course exams in the following subjects:
Part of pouring your foundation you must also
Pass 3 End of Course exams in the following subjects
Biology EOC
Algebra I EOC and
English I EOC
Biology EOC
Algebra I EOC
English I EOC
Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Physical Education or Endorsement course selection based on your model
English I
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography

25. Now you are ready to begin the 10th grade by building the framework
Eng II EOC
Now you are ready to begin the 10th grade by building the framework
English II, Geometry, Chemistry, World History, Eng II EOC
Continue to complete state requirements
You must start your CTE Pathway
If you did not take Fine Arts in 9th grade you must take in 10th grade
When you have completed your 10th grade you should have 14 credits
And passed 4 of the EOC’s
You must start your CTE pathway
When you have completed your 10th grade year you should have 14 credits and Passed 4 of the 5 EOC’s
If you did
not take Fine Arts in 9th must
take In
10th
World History
Continue to complete state requirements
Chemistry
Geometry
Biology EOC
Algebra I EOC
English I EOC
Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Physical Education or Endorsement course selection based on your model
English II
English 1
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography

26. In the 11th grade prepare to cover and strengthen your foundation
Endorsement Course Selection
In the 11th grade prepare to
cover and strengthen your foundation
English III | Algebra II | US Hist. | Physics
You now have
room in your schedule for additional features.
AP Courses, Dual Credit, more endorsement courses or extra electives such as Health and Speech.
US Hist EOC
Eng II EOC
In the 11th grade prepare to cover and strengthen your foundation.
English III, Algebra II, US History, Physics and Endorsement Course Selection
You now have room in your schedule for additional features.
AP Courses, Dual Credit, more endorsement courses or extra electives such as Health and Speech
And pass the US History EOC
You must start your CTE pathway
When you have completed your 10th grade year you should have 14 credits and Passed 4 of the 5 EOC’s
If you did
not take Fine Arts in 9th must
take In
10th
World History
Continue to complete state requirements
Chemistry
Geometry
Biology EOC
Algebra I EOC
English I EOC
Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Physical Education or Endorsement course selection based on your model
English II
English 1
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography

27. As you are preparing to close the door to your SENIOR year…
Your final courses consist of
English IV, Government, Economics, 4th Math, 4th Science, Last Endorsement Course Sequence
English IV,
Government
Economics
4th Math
4th Science
Last Endorsement Course Sequence

28. Here is what I have accomplished
4 Credits
Endorsement
Selection
Pass all 5 EOC’s
1 credit Physical Education
1 credit Fine Art
2 credits
Foreign
Language
2 credits State
Electives
Here is what you have accomplished
4 credits of English, 4 credits of Math,
4 credits of Science, 4 credits of Social Studies
1 credit of Physical Education, 1 credit of Fine Art
2 credits Foreign Language, 2 credits State Electives
4 credits of your Endorsement Selection
And Pass all 5 EOC’s
4 credits of
English
4 credits of
Math
4 credits of
Science
4 credits of
Social Studies

29. Endorsement and Distinguished Level is complete
My Foundation Plan
with an
Endorsement and Distinguished Level is complete
26 credits
Your Foundation Plan with an Endorsement and Distinguished Level is complete!
You have fulfilled the 26 credit requirement!

30. Walking out of the front door with a strong foundation to a world of possibilities
Now you will be walking out of the front door with a strong foundation
to a world of possibilities! You can now choose to continue your education
and go to college or step right into your career of a lifetime! The possibilities
are endless!
College
Career