1. Freshman Conference Overview
FBISD
Graduation and Career Planning
Freshman Conference Overview
Fall 2018

2. Welcome!
The purpose of this presentation is to prepare students and parents for their freshman conference.
During the conference we will discuss your:
Academic goals for this year
Transition to high school
4-year plan
Students and parents are strongly encouraged to come prepared with questions for their counselor.

3. Graduation Plans (page 19)
Foundation + Endorsements – 26 credits
Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits
Foundation Only – 22 credits *only after 10th grade

4. 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*
*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.

5. Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)
A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful completion of:
All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus
The requirements of at least one endorsement, including Algebra II among the four required math credits
A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.

6. 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

7. Endorsements STEM pg. 23 Business & Industry pg. 25
Public Service pg. 26
Arts & Humanities pg. 28
Multidisciplinary pg. 28

8. Endorsements Specific course requirements vary by Endorsement
See Course Selection Guide for more detailed info:
Specific graduation requirements for each Endorsement
Available pathways
Sample four year plans

9. Course Requirements: Endorsements
FBISD students declare their endorsement in Skyward Student Access during course selection.
Students will have the opportunity to change their endorsement.
The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent. This can be done electronically through Family Access.

10. Electives
If a class is in addition to what is required, it is considered an elective. Many electives will satisfy an Endorsement with a coherent sequence of courses.
Ex. Additional World Language, Math, or Science

11. Career Plan (4-yr plan) Be sure to review your Career Plan in Skyward
Students will update Career Plans during course selection each year

12. 100 Point GPA Scale Example: 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
PreCal PreAP 86 = 91 points
Journalism 94 = 94 points
Total Points = 664 points divided by 7 = GPA
Advanced Placement (AP)/Beyond AP Courses
PreAP, Honors, Dual Credit Courses
On Level Courses
Receives
10 point weight
5 point weight
Non-weighted

13. Testing Requirements
Students must pass the following assessments in order to graduate:
5 End-of-Course (EOC) Exams
Algebra I
Biology
English I
English II
U.S. History

14. Alternative Credit Options
FBISD Evening School or Summer School
Online: Texas Virtual School Network, UT High School or TTU K-12
Credit by Exam (CBE)
You must see your Counselor for approval BEFORE signing up for any courses outside of Fort Bend ISD.

15. For More Information
Refer to the FBISD Course Selection Guide for more detailed information AHS Website