1. WHAT'S ALL THIS ABOUT CREDITS?
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Why Your Classes Matter!

2. What are Credits?
For every class you take at the high school level, you receive credit.
Credit is posted to your transcript.
Each semester you earn credit based on your performance in your class.
To earn credit, you must pass the class with a grade of a 70 or better.
Each one semester class is awarded .50 credits.
Each semester at the Ninth Grade Center and at the Main Campus, you have the opportunity to earn up to 4.0 credits which means each year, you can earn up to 8.0 credits.

3. What About Eighth Grade Year?
You can earn credit your 8th grade year in the following classes:
Athletics/Physical Education
Art, Choir, Theatre, Band, Dance
Spanish 1
Algebra 1
Technology Class
You can earn up to 4.50 credits before you enter the Ninth Grade Campus.
To earn credit, you must pass your class with a grade of a 70 or better
AND
Be in Attendance at least 90% of the time. Failure to achieve this attendance rate will result in the forfeiture of credit for the class.

4. Foundation Plan for Graduation 22 Credits
4 credits in English including English 1, 2, 3 and 4
3 credits in Mathematics including Algebra 1, Geometry, and an advanced math course
3 credits in Science including Biology, a lab science (Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Chemistry, or Physics), and an advanced science course
3 credits in Social Studies including World Geography or World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics
2 credits in Foreign Language choosing between Spanish, French, American Sign Language or Computer Science
1 credit of Physical Education
1 Fine Arts credit
5 Elective credits

5. HIGH SCHOOL ENDORSEMENTS
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? High School Majors, Sort Of!

6. Business & Industry Endorsement

7. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animal Science
Agricultural Mechanics

8. Architecture & Construction & Manufacturing
Welding

9. Arts, Audio Visual & Communication
Graphic Design
Commercial Photography
Animation
Audio Visual Production

10. Business, Management & Administration
Business Management and Administration
Finance
Information Technology

11. Hospitality & Tourism & Marketing
Culinary Arts
Marketing

12. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Automotive Technology

13. Public Service Endorsement
Education & Training
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

14. STEM Endorsement Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Science
Science, technology, engineering, & Mathematics
Engineering
Computer Science
Mathematics
Science

15. Arts & Humanities Endorsements
Art—Four years in coherent sequence
Choral Music—Four years in coherent sequence
Color Guard—Four years in coherent sequence
Dance—Four years in coherent sequence
Instrumental Music—Four years in coherent sequence
Theatre—Four years in coherent sequence
Social Studies—Five Social Studies courses
Foreign Language: Four years of one foreign language or Two years of two foreign languages
English—Five English courses

16. Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement
Four advanced courses to prepare for the workforce or postsecondary education OR
Four credits in the 4-core subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics
Four credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, foreign language, or fine arts

17. Other Elective Classes Available
Aerobics PE, PE
Athletics
PALS
Peer Coaching
Sports Medicine

18. Enhancements Distinguished Level of Achievement
Foundation Program requirements
4 credits in Math including Algebra 2
4 credits in Science
At least one Endorsement
**The distinguished level of achievement must be earned to be admitted to a Texas public university under the top 10% automatic admission law.
Performance Acknowledgments
Dual Credit course
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy
PSAT, ACT’s Plan, SAT or ACT
Advanced Placement exam
Earning a Nationally Recognized or Internationally Recognized Business or Industry Certification or License

19. WHICH WILL YOURS BE?
YOU CHOOSE!
CHOOSE WISELY!
EVERY CLASS COUNTS!

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