New Graduation Requirements

2014-15

What’s New?

• Foundation High School Plan (curriculum requirements)

• Endorsements (coursework related to specific career interest that will allow for advanced learning)

• End of Course Exams (state testing for high school students: must master exams in English I, English II, Algebra II, Biology, and US History)

Foundation High School Plan – 22 CreditsEnglish Language Arts - 4 credits • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course

Mathematics - 3 credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Mathematics Course

Science - 3 credits • Biology • IPC or Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course

Social Studies - 3 credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography

Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions)

Physical Education - 1 creditFine Arts - 1 creditElectives - 5 credits

Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:

• 4 credits Math which must include Algebra II• 4 credits of Science• Completion of Curriculum requirement for at least one

Endorsement

EndorsementsState of Texas has proposed 5 Endorsements:• STEM• Business & Industry• Arts & Humanities• Public Services• Multi-Disciplinary Studies

Each District must make available at least one endorsement (CHISD will offer all 5 endorsements)

Additional DistinctionsPerformance Acknowledgement (on diploma and transcript)

• 12 hours college academic courses or • Associates degree while in high school• Bilingualism and biliteracy• 2 or more languages and other criteria• Business or industry certification or license• Outstanding performance in Advanced Placement• Outstanding performance in PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, ACT

How will this work at Collegiate High School?

Upon completing the high school diploma and Associates of Arts Degree, students attending Cedar Hill Collegiate High School will earn:

• Endorsement in Multidisciplinary Studies • Distinguished Achievement• Performance Acknowledgements

Personal Graduation PlansNew Requirement:

All students must complete PGP (Personal Graduation Plan) upon entering High School, that includes the selection of an Endorsement

A student may amend his/her personal graduation plan after the initial confirmation of the plan

CHISD PGP

1. Choose an endorsement and complete NGC form for endorsement and courses for 9th grade (CHCHS Students will complete form upon acceptance)

2. Complete 4 year plan of courses in Spring of 9th grade year via Family Access

3. Update Personal Graduation Plan and Course selection each school year until graduation

What Do You Need to Do to be prepared for

Next Year

CREDITSTo graduate, you must obtain all credits and pass the

state End of Course (EOC) exams.

You must earn:

6 Credits to be a Sophomore

12 Credits to be a Junior

18 Credits to be a Senior 26 Credits to graduate with an endorsement

22 Credits to graduate with Foundation HS Plan

END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC) must pass with satisfactory

ENGLISH I(9th grade)

ALGEBRA I

(9th grade)

BIOLOGY

(9th grade)

ENGLISH II

(10th Grade)

U.S. HISTORY

(11th Grade)

FoundationEnglish Language Arts - 4 credits • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course

Mathematics - 3 credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Mathematics Course

Science - 3 credits • Biology • IPC or Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course

Social Studies - 3 credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography

Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions)

Physical Education - 1 creditFine Arts - 1 creditElectives - 5 credits

What does a New Plan look like at NGC?

Cedar Hill Ninth Grade Center offers the core courses and elective classes that are the foundation to

any of the graduation endorsements.

NGC Course Selection• ENGLISH 1• ALGEBRA 1 (or Geometry if Alg I has been completed)

• BIOLOGY• W. GEOGRAPHY• SPANISH 1 (or Spanish II, if already completed Span I)

• BIM or Professional Comm. +(CTE)

Choose Electives:• 2 (1 full year courses)  or 4 (semester courses)  and an

alternate.

LET’S COMPLETE OUR 2014-2015

COURSE SHEET NOW

SELECT AN ENDORSEMENT

STEMMulti-

Disciplinary

Public Service

Business &

Industry

Arts & Humaniti

es

ENDORSEMENT AND YOUR ACADEMY

Sci-Technology Academy

(Endorsement: STEM and Business Industry)

International Scholars Academy

(Endorsements: Multi-Disciplinary)

Fine Arts & Humanities Academy

(Endorsement: Public Services & Art and Humanities)

9th Grade Course Sheet

2014-2015 School Year

Cedar Hill Ninth Grade Center

RETURN BY FRIDAY, February 14, 2014

 

Student Name (Print) _____________________ ID # _________

(LAST) (FIRST)

 

You are coming from which school? PMS ______ BCMS _______Other _______

Male or Female (Circle One)

 

Please select 1 endorsement:

☐ STEM

☐ Business & Industry

☐ Public Services

☐Arts and Humanities

☐ Multi-Disciplinary

1. ☐ Algebra I OR ☐ Geometry ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP

2. ☐ English I OR ☐ English II ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP

3. Biology ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP

4. World Geography ☐ Regular or ☐ Pre AP

5. SELECT ONE: ☐ Spanish 1 ☐ Spanish 2

6. Select the Elective that meets all Endorsements:

☐ Business Information Management (year course)________

Or ☐ Professional Communication (semester) with either :

☐ Dollars and Sense (semester) Principles of Audio & Video (semester) ☐

☐ Touch Data System (semester)

7. Elective Choice #1 (1 credit) A.__________________________ B________________________________

8. Elective Choice #2 (1 credit)A.__________________________ B.________________________________

Alternate Elective: A.__________________________ B.________________________________

Full Year Elective Courses earn 1 creditAthletics ________________ (List Sport) (1)Tennis (must have own equipment) (1) Golf (must have own equipment) (1)Please note: the coach has the final approval

FINE ART SELECTION:Band: percussion, brass or woodwind (1)Ladies or Men’s Choir (1)Theater Arts (1) Art I (1)Drill / Dance (1)Orchestra (1)ROTC (1)

One Semester Elective Course earns .5 credit Pick 2Physical Education (.5)Health (.5)Concepts of Engineering & Technology (.5)Principles of Architecture & Construction (.5)Principles of Manufacturing (.5)Principles of Audio & Video (.5)Dollars & Sense (.5)Touch Data Systems (.5)Principles of Business Marketing & Finance (.5)

Please return choice sheet to your campus by

Friday, February 14, 2014

Need more information? Make an appointment with the NGC Counselors

Shayla Pratt (Student last names A-J) Shayla.pratt@chisd.net

Rosia Gresham-Hill (Student last names K-Z) rosia.gresham-hill@chisd.net

(469) 272-2050

Or Tonight in Hallway Outside PAC