English 4 credits English 4 credits English 4 credits — — — English 1, 2, 3 English 1, 2, 3 English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* Additional English credit* Additional English credit* Math 3 credits Math 4 credits Math 4 credits — — — Algebra I, Geometry Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Additional Math credit 2 Additional Math credits* Additional Math credit Science 3 credits Science 4 credits Science 4 credits — — — Biology Biology Biology Two additional Science credits Three additional Science credits Three additional Science credits Social Studies 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits — — — World Geography or World History World Geography or World History World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics U.S. History, Government, Economics U.S. History, Government, Economics Languages other than English Languages other than English Languages other than English — — — 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit — — — Physical Education 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit — — — Electives 5 credits Electives 7 credits Electives 7 credits — — — Specific to Endorsement Specific to endorsement Endorsements Please refer to the course plans for specific course requirements necessary to earn each endorsement. Arts & Business & Multidisciplinary Public Services STEM Humanities Industry Studies Student selects courses Fine Arts Agriculture, Food & AFJROTC Engineering Natural Resources Education & Training Advanced Math from each endorsement Foreign Languages Arts, Audio/Video Health Science Advanced Science area and earns credits in a & Cultural Studies Technology & Human Services variety of advanced Social Sciences Communications Law, Public Safety, courses from multiple English & Corrections & Security content sufficient to Communication complete distinguished Finance Information Technology level under the foundation (COM) high school program Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Service Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics State Assessments Required for Graduation (EOC) Performance Acknowledgements English I English 2 Outstanding Performance: Dual Credit coursework, Algebra I US History bilingualism/biliteracy, AP Exam, Biology PSAT, ACT- Plan, SAT or ACT *Algebra 2, World History and English 4 are highly recommended for college bound students. It is the responsibility to student’s check prospective college requirements. Algebra 2 is required to be eligible for automatic admissions if in top 10% (or 7% for UT-Austin). Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their transcript and diploma for outstanding performance in at least one of the following areas:
English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* English — 4 credits English 1, 2, 3 Additional English credit* Math — 3 credits Algebra I, Geometry Additional Math credit Math — 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, 2 Additional Math credits* Math — 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Additional Math credit Science — 3 credits Biology Two additional Science credits Science — 4 credits Biology Three additional Science credits Science — 4 credits Biology Three additional Science credits Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics Social Studies — 3 credits World Geography or World History U.S. History, Government, Economics Languages other than English — 2 credits Languages other than English — 2 credits Languages other than English — 2 credits Fine Arts — 1 credit Fine Arts — 1 credit Fine Arts — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Physical Education — 1 credit Electives — 5 credits Electives — 7 credits Specific to Endorsement Electives — 7 credits Specific to endorsement Endorsements Please refer to the course plans for specific course requirements necessary to earn each endorsement. Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services STEM Multidisciplinary Studies Fine Arts Foreign Languages & Cultural Studies Social Sciences Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications English & Communication Finance Information Technology (COM) Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Service Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics AFJROTC Education & Training Health Science Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Engineering Advanced Math Advanced Science Student selects courses from each endorsement area and earns credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content sufficient to complete distinguished level under the foundation high school program State Assessments Required for Graduation (EOC) Performance Acknowledgements English I English 2 Algebra I US History Biology Outstanding Performance: Dual Credit coursework, bilingualism/biliteracy, AP Exam, PSAT, ACT- Plan, SAT or ACT *Algebra 2, World History and English 4 are highly recommended for college bound students. It is the student’s responsibility to check prospective college requirements. Algebra 2 is required to be eligible for automatic admissions if in top 10% (or 7% for UT-Austin). Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their transcript and diploma for outstanding performance in at least one of the following areas:
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