1. Keller ISD Graduation Plan
Greetings Keller ISD 8th Graders. Today we are going to talk to you about your four- year graduation plan, or iGraduate Plan for success.
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2. What is it?
So what is this iGraduate Program all about. It’s about choice, you are creating your future. Think about your goals, your aspirations. In Keller ISD we have opportunities for you to develop new skills and hone others. This is a new, more flexible graduation program that allows you to pursue your interests. It is individualized to cater to your needs. Some people would ask, How can we know what we will be doing in 4 years? Keller ISD understands that things change, but we also know that it is always best to have a plan in place. One of the skills that you need is setting goals for yourself. Here is where we will start. The iGraduate Program is in place for all students who enter high school.

3. Keller ISD Graduation Program
Subject Area
Credits
English Language Arts
Four Credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Endorsement Advanced Math
Science
Biology
Advanced Science Course
Endorsement Advanced Science
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
US History
Government/Economics
Let’s start by looking at our basic requirements of all Keller ISD graduation plans. Four credits will come from English to include English I, II, III and then an approved Advanced English course. In Math, students will need three credits to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an Endorsement Math. Science requires four credits to include Biology, a physical science, which could be IPC, Chemistry, or Physics and 2 more advanced science courses. In social studies, four credits are required that include World Geography, World History, US History, Government, and Economics. This is the layout for the four core courses.

4. Graduation Program (Cont.)
Course
Credits
World Languages
2 credits
Physical Education
1 credit
Fine Art
21st Century Skills
.5 credit
Electives
5.5 credits
In addition to the core subject areas, we have some supplemental requirements. A student will be required to complete 2 years of the same foreign language. Languages in Keller ISD include Spanish, German, French, Latin, and American Sign Language. One credit of physical education, which can include athletics, PE, or some substitution . In the fine arts category, students will need 1 credit and are eligible to choose Choir, Band, Dance, or Theatre. Half a credit of 21st century skills is required for graduation and 2 courses will count for this. Either professional communications or entrepreneurship. Then lastly we have 5.5 electives. All of these basic requirements add up to 26 state credits.

5. ENDORSEMENTS Arts and Humanities Business and Industry
English, Fine Arts, Social Studies, World Languages
Arts and Humanities
Agriculture, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audio Video, Business Communications, Management, Administration, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution, Logistics
Business and Industry
Select courses from the curriculum of each Endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced course from multiple content areas of AP courses or 4 credits of Dual courses
Multidisciplinary
Education, Training, Government, Health Science, Human Services, Law Enforcement, Security, Military Science
Public Service
Science, Engineering, Math
STEM
As part of the 4 year planning, you will be selecting an endorsement in one of the 5 endorsement areas. The 5 endorsement areas include Arts and humanities, Business and Industry, Multidisciplinary, Public Service, and STEM.
Arts and Humanities helps those students that are often involved in many extra-curricular activities such as art, choir, theatre, dance, but also contain class that focus on English, World Languages, and social studies. Business and industry contain several pathways for students such as agriculture, construction, logistics, business, and many others. The Multidisciplinary endorsement houses all of the endorsements and allows a student to sample from a variety of programs. Public Service contains pathways that focus on service to the people, such as education, government, health science, hospitality, law enforcement and more.
Lastly, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math courses make up stem endorsement.
All require a 4th Math and 4th Science, plus specific courses related to the endorsement. You will be selecting your endorsement later on in the first semester after you learn more about them.

6. EIC Rank and GPA Calculation
Keller ISD is currently proposing a policy that would change how the grade point average and rank process is completed for current middle school students. We will continue to gather feedback and bring you the most up to date information concerning this policy.

7. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Distinguished Level of Achievement
Performance Acknowledgment
Requirements:
Endorsement
Algebra 2
Earned through:
Dual Credit
AP Test Scores
PSAT, SAT, ACT Scores
Certifications/Licensures
This Distinguished Achievement Program is what all incoming freshmen begin with when entering high school. The requirements are as follows: You must complete the Endorsement program which includes a 4th Math and Science and must have Algebra II. Notice that in order to be eligible for automatic admission in the state of Texas, you must graduate under the Distinguished Plan.
The Performance Acknowledgements are stamps on your transcript or academic achievement record that shows what you have done above and beyond the graduation requirements. Dual Credit is where a student earns credit in both high school and college. This is not available until the junior year. Certain scores on AP tests, SAT, ACT, PSAT can also add performance acknowledgements. Lastly, some students will be able to earn certificates in specific fields and these can count.
Distinguished is required under Top 10% automatic admission law.

8. Portrait of a Keller ISD Graduate
College and Career Ready
Distinguished
Endorsement
4 credits
Foundation
22 Credits
So let’s see how all of this will come together. You will start with the basics, the foundation, which was described earlier. As we begin building our plans, you will select your Endorsement category and take classes within pathways of your selected endorsement. Since you are already on the path, a distinguished achievement in graduation will naturally follow. All of this together will help you become college and career ready.
All of this will help you demonstrate success in college or further study, demonstrate social awareness, be able to communicate effectively, have strong personal qualities, use technology as a tool, and to exhibit creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving. This is a portrait of a Keller ISD graduate.
Minimum 26 State Credits to Graduate

9. What do 4-Year Universities want?
Recommended
Algebra II
Chemistry
Physics
We have had many questions about universities and their entrance requirements. It is our recommendation that a student who has this post-secondary goal take Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics in high school. These above courses might not necessarily be required in order to graduate from Keller ISD. You will need to consult with your university as to the requirements for admissions.
For students with 4-Year University goals, it is best to consult with the university as to their entrance requirements.

10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
English I/ Pre- AP
Biology Pre-AP
W. Geograph y/ Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Spanish 1/ Pre- AP
Professional Communicati ons/ Elective
Athletics 10
English II/ Pre- AP
Chemistry Pre-AP
W.History AP
Algebra 2 / Pre-AP
Spanish 2/ Pre- AP
Intro to Engineering Design
Business Info Mgmt I 11
AP English III
Physics Pre-AP
US History/ AP
Pre Calculus Pre-AP
Spanish 3/ Pre- AP
Principles of Engineering
Business Info Mgmt 2 12
AP English IV
Scientific Research and Design
Govt+Eco n/ AP
Engineerin g Math
Spanish 4 AP
Aerospace Engineering
Engineeri ng Design and Dev.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
We are going to look at a couple of sample schedules in high school. The purpose is to show you that you have many opportunities to take the courses you are interested in. Here we have a student who will obtain an Arts and Humanities endorsement because of the focus on 4 years of Spanish. They will also earn a STEM endorsement because of the engineering pathway that they will complete. A multidisciplinary endorsement is earned here by default. At the same time, the student would be eligible to participate in a variety of organizations related to their course of study.
Endorsements: Arts and Humanities, STEM, Multidisciplinary
Organizations: BPA, Skills USA, Robotics, Spanish Club, etc.

11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
English 1 Pre- AP
Biology
World Geograph y
Algebra I Pre-AP
German 1
Principles of Law, Public Safety
Profession al Communi cations/ Elective
Dance I 10
English 2 Pre- AP
Chemistry
World History AP
Geometry
German 2
Law Enforcement 1
Elective
Aerobic Activitie s 11
English 3 Dual
Forensic Science
US History Dual
Algebra 2
German 3
Law Enforcement II
Dance II 12
English 4 Dual
Scientific Research & Design
Governme nt Dual/ Economics Dual
Pre- Calculus
German 4
Practicum in Law
Practicum in Law
Dance III
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Here we have a student who will obtain a public service endorsement since this student is following the Law Enforcement pathway, an Arts and Humanities because of the German and Dance. A multidisciplinary endorsement is also earned. is taking dual credit courses and would be eligible to obtain a Pro-start or Serv-Safe certification, which is related to their chosen endorsement.
Endorsements: Arts and Humanities, Public Service, Multidisciplinary
Organizations: German Club, FCCLA, Law, Dual

12. ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS Public Service Endorsement STEM Endorsement
Program of Study Course Sequence
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Law Enforcement
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections (1 Credit)
Law Enforcement I (1 Credit) Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections
Law Enforcement II (1 Credit) Recommended Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I
Practicum of Law Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections (2 Credits) Recommended Prerequisite: 2 credits in law courses
ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
STEM Endorsement
Program of Study Course Sequence
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) (1 Credit)
Principles of Engineering (1 Credit) Recommended Prerequisite Introduction to Engineering Design
Digital Electronics OR Aerospace Engineering (1 Credit) Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
Engineering Design and Development (EDD) (1 Credit) Recommended Prerequisite 3 credits of Engineering courses
Foundation with Endorsement (Distinguished Level of Achievement)
Core Course Sequence
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Electives
9th
English I
Algebra I
Biology
World Geography
Fine Arts (1 Credit) World Languages (2 Credits) P.E. (1 Credit) 21st Century Skills (.5 Credit)
10th
English II
Geometry
Chemistry
World History
11th
English III
Algebra II
Physics
U.S. History
12th
Advanced English Course
Advanced 4th Math
Advanced 4th Science
Government / Economics
Course sequence is dependent upon prior credits completed in middle school.

13. iGraduate Middle School Meetings
Keller ISD Website
Please take the time to visit the website. On kellerisd.net you will find an iGraduate link on the bottom of the main page. Once you click on it you will notice this setup. The Keller square will contain everything that Keller is doing pertaining to iGraduate. The TEA box will take you directly to the law itself and you can read up on state requirements. The Achieve Texas box will allow you to research more about the pathway within the Endorsement you are selecting.
iGraduate Middle School Meetings
Fossil Hill Middle School 10/24
Trinity Springs Middle School 10/26
Hillwood Middle School 11/7
Timberview Middle School 11/9
Indian Springs Middle School 11/14 Keller Middle School 11/16

14. CTE Information for You!
Join us for the CTE Expo at KCAL on Saturday, January 27th 9:00am – 2:00pm
CTE Pathways Handbook

15. We look forward to seeing you there!
High School Showcases
Monday, January 29th
Each High School
Times Vary by Campus
Learn more about the specific timelines for registration
Learn more about the GREAT clubs and organizations at your high school
Meet teachers and sponsors
Get information about summer events and how to get involved in your high school
We look forward to seeing you there!