Transcript Social Studies: students must complete four courses

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WELCOME INCOMING FRESHMAN
Did you pick up your paperwork? You should
have received the following:
1. Course Request Sheet,
2. Endorsement Declaration Sheet,
3. Foundation Plan Handout,
4. CHS Endorsement Handout
GENERAL OVERVIEW
HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP,
RHSP, and DAP to the Foundation Program – SBOE
adopted January 31, 2014.
This became effective with the 2014-2015 freshmen but
students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015
have the option of transitioning to this graduation
program.
Discipline
Basic Requirements
English (4 credits)
English 1, English 2, English 3,
Advanced English Course
Math (3 credits)
Algebra 1, Geometry, Advanced
Math
Science (3 credits)
Biology, 2 additional sciences
Social Studies (3 credits)
World History or World Geography,
US History, Government &
Economics
Foreign Language (2 credits)
Spanish 1 & 2, American Sign
Language 1 & 2
PE (1 credit)
PE, Athletics or 2 years of marching
band.
Fine Art (1 credit)
Theatre Art 1, Music/Band, Floral
Design
Electives (5 credits)
Many too choose from
FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH ENDORSEMENT(S)
ELIGIBLE FOR GENERAL ADMISSION TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Foundation Curriculum
Enrichment Curriculum
English Language Arts (4 credits)
• English I
• English II
• English III
• Advanced English Course
Physical Education ( 1 credit)
• One credit
Mathematics (4 credits)
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Advanced Math Course
Languages Other Than English (2 Credits)
• Two levels in the same language
Science (4 credits)
• Biology
• IPC or Advanced Science Course
• 2 Advanced Science Courses
Fine Arts( 1 Credit)
• One credit
Social Studies (3 credits)
• U.S. History
• U.S. Government (1/2 credit)
• Economics (1/2 credit)
• World Geography or World History
Electives
• Seven credits-Four of the seven must be in
same endorsement area.
Total: 26 credits including the completion of at least one endorsement
Course has a required EOC assessment
A student must successfully complete
the curriculum requirements for at least
one endorsement, obtain 4 credits in
science and 4 credits in mathematics
(including Algebra II).
***Most colleges require this for automatic enrollment ******
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their diploma and
transcript for outstanding performance on any of the following:
• Completing at least 12 hours of college academic courses including those taken
for dual credit and/or advanced placement with a grade of 80% or higher,
• In bilingualism and bi-literacy,
• Earning a score of 4 or 5 on a College Board advanced placement exam,
• Earning a score on the PSAT test that qualifies them for recognition as a
commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit
Scholarship Corporation,
• Achieving college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject
test on the ACT-PLAN examination,
• Earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on
the SAT,
• Earning a composite score of 28 on the ACT examination,
• Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry
certification or license.
WHAT ARE ENDORSEMENTS?
To graduate with an endorsement a student must earn at least 26
total credits.
A “high school endorsement” is similar to a “major in college”. An
“endorsement” is a coherent sequence of at least (4) courses
that are earned in addition to the foundation graduation
requirements.
The State of Texas TEA has five endorsements that a student may
earn.
STEM, Business & Industry, Arts & Humanities, Public
Services and Multidisciplinary
Comfort High School will offer all 5 endorsements!
Arts & Humanities Endorsement
To receive an Arts and Humanities
Endorsement students must complete
courses in addition to their core courses in
either: Social Studies, Foreign Language or
Fine Arts.
ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT AREAS:
Social Studies: students must complete four courses from the
following list: World Geography, World History, US History,
Government and Economics.
Foreign Language: a student must complete 4 levels of the same
foreign language or two levels in two different foreign
languages. The foreign languages students may choose from
are: Spanish or American Sign Language.
Fine Arts: a student must complete 4 courses in a coherent
sequence from one of the following Fine Arts area: Theatre Arts
or Band.
Business and Industry:
To receive a Business and Industry
Endorsement students must complete four
courses in a coherent sequence in addition
to their core courses. Students may choose
from several pathways: Agriculture with an
emphasis in Plants, animals, metal
technology and mechanics, Construction, or
Audio Video or Fashion Design.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY AREAS OF STUDY
Ag Animal: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources, Livestock Production, Small Animal/Equine
Science, Veterinary Medical Applications and Advanced
Animal Science.
Ag Mechanics and metal technology: Principles of
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Ag Mechanics
& Metal Technology, Ag Power System, & Ag Facilities
Design & Fabrication.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AREAS OF STUDY
Construction: Principles of Architecture and Construction, Mill
and Cabinet Making, Construction Management, Advanced
Construction Management or Advanced Construction
Technology, Practicum in Construction Management 1
Audio Video: Principles of Audio Video Production, Audio
Video Production, Advanced Audio Video Production,
Practicum in Audio Video Production.
Fashion Design: Principles of Audio Video Production, Audio
Video Production, Fashion Design and Advanced Fashion
Design.
PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT
 To receive a Public Services Endorsement
students must complete four courses in a
coherent sequence in addition to their core
courses. Students may choose from several
pathways: Health Science, Hospitality &
Tourism, or Human Services.
PUBLIC SERVICES AREAS OF STUDY:
Health Science: Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology,
Health Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Microbiology,
Pathophysiology, Practicum in Health Science 1, Practicum in
Health Science 2.
Hospitality and Tourism: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism,
Travel and Tourism Management, Culinary Arts, Practicum in
Culinary Arts or Career Prep.
Human Services: Principles of Human Services, Lifetime Nutrition
and Wellness, Child Development, Child Guidance, Human
Growth & Development or Career Prep.
STEM
 To receive a STEM Endorsement
students must complete either: 3 math
courses including Algebra II and two
additional advanced math courses or
four science courses including Biology,
Chemistry & Physics and one additional
advanced science course.
Multidisciplinary Endorsement:
To receive a Multidisciplinary
Endorsement students must
complete either: 4 advanced
courses or 4 credits, one from each
of the four core course areas or 4
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit
Courses.
Which Endorsement is Right for
you?
Discuss it with your parent or
guardian.
Things to Expect in High
School
• 45 minute class periods
• Two lunch periods
• Numerous extra curricular activities: Ag/FFA, Art,
Athletics, Band, UIL Academics, One Act Play,
FCCLA, HOSA
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Service Organizations: Student Council, NHS
GPA and Class Rank
AP & Dual Credit Courses
College, Career and Financial Aid Planning
• Complete a career Survey,
• Select an endorsement,
• Choose your classes on course choice sheet,
• Turn in Endorsement selection sheet and Course
Choice Sheet to 8th grade counselor,
• Check Website for summer work for honors
courses.
WANT TO DISCUSS YOUR GRADUATION PLAN AND
ENDORSEMENT CHOICES FURTHER?
Please make an appointment with the High
School Counselor, Mrs. Brummett by either
email or phone.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 830-995-6430 ext 212