1. Clements High School Course Selection
Spring 2019

2. Graduation Requirements
Foundation only 22 credits
Foundation + Endorsement 26 credits
Distinguished levels of Achievement 26 credits

3. What is a Credit? A full year course will earn you 1 credit
(1 credit awarded at the end of the year)
Ex. English 1, Geometry
A semester course will earn you a ½ credit
(½ credit awarded at the end of the semester)
Ex. Health, Professional Communications (Speech)

4. Social Studies—3 credits (recommend 4) PE – 1 credit
Required Courses for Distinguished Levels of Achievement Graduation per FBISD
English—4 credits
Math—4 credits
Science—4 credits
Social Studies—3 credits (recommend 4)
PE – 1 credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
World Language – 2 credits (same language)
Health (.5) & Professional Communication (.5)
Electives – 6 credits
Math 3 credits for Foundations and Foundations endorsement and 4 credits for endorsement. Science 3 credits for Foundations and Foundations endorsement and

5. Required Core Courses: English- 4 Credits
English I
English II
English III
English IV

6. Required Core Courses for Distinguished : Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2 ( required for STEM)
Advanced Measures

7. Chemistry or Physics or IPC
Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics or IPC
One Advanced Science
Advanced Science
Many universities require both Chemistry and Physics( required for STEM endorsement)

8. Social Studies World Geography (all CHS 9th graders take first)
World History
US History
Government (1/2 credit) / Economics (1/2 credit)
State only requires 3 Social Studies credits, but FBISD recommends 4 Social Studies credits.

9. World Language 2 credits in the SAME World Language Example:
Spanish I – WL credit #1
Spanish II – WL credit #2

10. Fine Arts 1 Credit Must be full credit of one of the following: Choir
Band
Orchestra
Dance (FA)
Theatre Arts
Art
Floral Design

11. Physical Education 1 Credit
Credit can be obtained from the following:
P.E. Team Sports and P.E. Individual Sports
Athletics
Marching Band (Fall semester only) ( choose PE substitution number in addition to band)
JROTC
Dance (PE)
Cheerleading (Fall semester only)

12. Health & Professional Communications
Health Education Class
½ credit/one semester class
Professional Communications(Speech)
½ Credit / one semester class

13. Course 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

14. Course Requirements: Endorsements
FBISD students will have already selected endorsement in Skyward Family Access
Students will have the opportunity to change their endorsement.
The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent.

15. 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)
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*
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.
*Specific elective requirements vary by endorsement.
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced LOTE or Computer Programming
3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced Physical Education Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced Fine Arts Social Studies - World Geography or World History, Health / .5 Speech
US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) Elective Credits
*This is an overview of the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans. Please see next page(s) for the specific requirements of each Endorsement.

16. Endorsements: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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

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

18. Endorsements: Public Services
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

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

20. Endorsements: Multidisciplinary
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

21. Pre-AP/Honors /AP Courses (Advanced Placement)
Students must be willing to accept higher academic standards
Students must be mature enough to work independently
Students must be motivated to begin advanced academic curriculum
Students required to complete summer assignments prior to 1st day of school

22. EOC Testing Schedule End of Course / STARR
There are 5 EOC tests given during the course of high school:
English I (Reading/Writing)
English II (Reading/Writing)
Algebra I
Biology
U.S. History

23. Future Testing PSAT (preliminary SAT) – 9th & 10th grade PSAT/NMSQT
Can qualify for National Merit Scholar
SAT/ACT
11th & 12th grade

24. Extra-Curricular Clubs / Athletics
Over 100 clubs and organizations at Clements
Colleges like to see participation on applications
Meet new friends and have a sense of belonging
Boosts school spirit

25. College and Career Readiness
Raven Hollins-Crowder, M.Ed.
College and Career Readiness Advisor /
She specializes in career exploration and assisting students through the college application process.

26. January 22nd– February 22nd district wide.
Course Selection
Online input window:
January 22nd– February 22nd district wide.
Middle school visits
FCMS – 1/29; FSMS – 1/30 ; SMS 1/28
Course Selection must be done online during this time frame and students must log in under student’s information, not parent information

27. In closing...
Thanks for your attendance this evening!