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Why are we here today?

To give you first-hand information about high school 4-year planning and graduation requirements
To make you feel more comfortable about the transition to high school and what to expect in the next few weeks
To answer questions about scheduling and graduation requirements

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High School Graduation Plans

Foundation plan: 22 credits
Foundation with Endorsement: 26 credits {every student enters high school on this plan}

Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry
Multidisciplinary
Public Service
STEM

Distinguished (a student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for Top 10% automatic admission)

4 math credits, including Algebra II
4 science credits
Requirements for at least one endorsement

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High School Graduation Plans

Performance Acknowledgements -- added to the student’s transcript and helps student qualify for graduation cord

For outstanding performance

In a dual credit course
In bilingualism and biliteracy
On an AP test
On the PSAT, ACT, or SAT

For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

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Multidisciplinary - Programs of Study

Four Math, Science, Social Studies, and English courses
Four Advanced Placement(AP) or Dual Credit courses

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Arts & Humanities - Programs of Study

Social Studies
Foreign Language

Spanish, French, American Sign Language*, combination

Fine arts

Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, Tech Theatre, Theatre Production, combination

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Business & Industry - Programs of Study

Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Business Management & Entrepreneurship-Spanish Emphasis
Finance/Accounting (dual credit offered)
Marketing
Industrial Maintenance

& Agricultural Facilities

Audio Video Production (Movie Making)
Animation
Graphic Design & Illustration
Culinary Arts
Journalism
Horticulture

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Public Service - Programs of Study

Health Care
Health Care with Spanish Emphasis
Sports Medicine-Application required for entrance
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Pharmacology

Education
Bilingual Education
Law Enforcement
Fire Science (dual credit offered)
Pre-Law (dual credit offered)

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STEM - Programs of Study

Advanced Math
Computer Programming/Cyber Security
Engineering (dual and articulated credit offered)
Advanced Science

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Other High School Opportunities

AVID
Clubs
UIL Academics
Athletics
Advanced Placement courses
Dual Credit courses

Internships / Practicum
Leadership opportunities
Competitions

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What’s next?

Some should have already completed your Naviance Cluster Finder in Investigating Careers class
Counselors will have individual meetings with each student/parent
Students will choose an endorsement and program of study, and indicate an idea about a career choice
Access to choices available on Eduthings
LAST DAY for changes to course requests is April 1, 2019; changes will require parent signature