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PROJECT GRADUATION
Creating a Four-year Foundation High School Diploma
Graduation Plan with Endorsements
…or how to get there from here.
The Foundation High School Program with endorsements is a flexible high school graduation program that allows students to pursue their interests.
■ 22-credit Foundation Plan
- the core of the Texas high school diploma program
■ Endorsements
- options that allow students to focus on a related series of courses based on their interests
- earned by completing the requirements for the Foundation Plan and for the
endorsement, including a fourth credit of math, a fourth credit of science, and two
additional credits in the endorsement area
■ Enhancements
- awarded to students for outstanding performance
Distinguished Level of Achievement
- notes completion of more advanced academic courses and an endorsement
Performance Acknowledgment
- notes outstanding achievement in specific areas
Foundation High School Graduation Plan with Endorsements Credit Requirements in NBISD
Course Requirements Foundation Plan
Credits
Endorsement
Credits
Total Foundation Plan Credit Requirements
with an Endorsement
English 4 4
Math 3 1 4
Science 3 1 4
Social Studies 3 3
Foreign Language 2 2
Fine Arts 1 1
PE 1 1
Health ½ ½
Speech ½ ½
Electives 4 2 6
TOTAL 22 CREDITS 26 CREDITS
+ =
How do students develop a four-year plan to meet their graduation goals?
Complete activities in Career Cruising.
Build Self Awareness
- Matchmaker
Explore Options
- Learn About
Careers
Make a Plan
- Course Planner
Make It Real
- Build My Resume
How do students develop a four-year plan to meet their graduation goals?
Access Career Cruising
- Go to careercruising.com
- Finish activities to learn more about your interests
and careers that match your interests.
Career Cruising passwords:
- Your username and password are the same as last year.
- Unless you have already received one from Mrs. Cottle, your username and
password cards are attached to your packet.
- If you have forgotten your password, come by the counselors’ office or email
Mrs. Cottle at [email protected] .
Complete Career Cruising activities:
- My Assessments
Matchmaker & My Skills / Career Matchmaker / Ability Profiler / Learning Styles Inventory
Review courses offered under the Foundation High School Program and the Endorsements.
— NBISD High School Main Campus & Ninth Grade Center Course Catalog
- Section 2: Course Descriptions
- Section 5: Graduation Plan Options w/Endorsement Areas and Specializations
— NBISD Career and Technical Education Catalog
— Career Cluster Crosswalks
Coming
soon!
Record your four-year plan.
Students must develop a four-year graduation plan that will include all
required courses for the Foundation Plan and a coherent sequence of
courses that will earn them an endorsement.
What is an endorsement?
Endorsements are acknowledgements students receive
for completing a series of courses in an endorsement area.
Endorsement areas are made up of a series of related courses that are grouped together by interest or skills. Each endorsement area will provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area.
Students earn an endorsement by completing requirements for the Foundation Plan and
- completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement,
- earning a 4th credit of math and a 4th credit of science, and
- earing 2 additional elective credits.
What is an endorsement?
New Braunfels ISD offers courses in five endorsement areas:
– Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
– Business and Industry
– Arts and Humanities
– Public Services
– Multidisciplinary
Think about …
- your interests that were identified in Career Cruising,
- subjects that you like to study in school, and
- career pathways that you might like to pursue.
Select an Endorsement Area
Business
and Industry
Public
Service
Arts &
HumanitiesSTEM Multi-
disciplinary
Agriculture, Food, and
Natural Resources
Education and Training Social
Studies
Advanced
Mathematics
4 x4
Business, Management,
and Administration
Health Science LOTE Advanced
Science
Advanced
Finance Human Services Fine Arts STEM with a
CTE Focus
CTE
Information Technology Law, Public Safety,
Corrections, and Security
STEM with a
Computer
Science Focus
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution,
and Logistics
Arts, A/V Technology, and
Communications
Communications / English
Endorsements
Each endorsement area has courses categorized
into career clusters or special areas of interest.
Use the Program of Study worksheets found in the NBISD Course Catalog to help build a plan for a coherent sequence of courses in an endorsement area.
CTE endorsement requirements have a checklist of rules.
Business & Industry
Public Service
STEM
Multidisciplinary
Career and
Technology
Education
(CTE)
Endorsement
CTE endorsements are earned by
completing a coherent sequence of
CTE courses.
Must earn four or more credits in
CTE.
Two CTE courses must come from
the same career cluster.
One CTE course must be
designated as advanced and can
come from any endorsement
area.
The final class in the sequence
must come from the endorsement
area.
How do I select courses to meet endorsement requirements?
BUSINESS and INDUSTRY
(B&I)Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communication
Marketing
Manufacturing
Finance
Business Management and Administration
Information Technology
English
Four CTE credits
- Two CTE courses from the
same cluster
- One advanced CTE course
- Final course from B & I
- 4th credit in English in
public speaking, debate,
or advanced journalism
CTE Career Clusters
How do I select courses to meet endorsement requirements?
PUBLIC SERVICE
(PS)
Health Science
Education and Training
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Four CTE credits
- Two CTE courses from
the same cluster
- One advanced CTE
course
- Final course from PS
How do I select courses to meet endorsement requirements?
STEM
Advanced Mathematics
(requires 5 math credits including Algebra II and two that require Algebra II as a prerequisite)
Advanced Science
(requires 5 science credits including chemistry, physics, and two additional science)
Focus in CTE Engineering
(coherent sequence of four CTE credits and at least one advanced CTE, the final CTE course relating to STEM )
Computer Science Technology
(a coherent sequence of four credits in computer science)
- A coherent sequence
of courses or series
of courses selected
from one of the
categories listed
- A combination of no
more than two of the
categories listed
- Credit in Algebra II,
chemistry, and
physics
How do I select courses to meet endorsement requirements?
ARTS and HUMANITIES
(AH)
Social Studies
(earn five social studies credits)
Language Other Than English (LOTE)
(complete four levels of the same language)
LOTE (mix)
(complete two levels of a same language and two levels of another language)
Fine Arts
(complete a coherent sequence of four credits from one or two categories of fine arts classes)
- Complete courses as
required
How do I select courses to meet endorsement requirements?
MULTIDISCIPLINARY Advanced Courses
(complete four advanced courses from one or more endorsement areas)
4 x 4
(earn four credits in each of the foundation subject areas including English IV and chemistry and/or physics)
Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit
(earn four credits from AP or dual credit English, math, science, social studies, economics LOTE, or fine arts)
- Complete courses as
required
Students must submit a four-year plan and an Endorsement Declaration.
Four-year Plan and Endorsement Declaration
A printout of a student’s four-year plan and an Endorsement Declaration form will be provided to students and their parents or guardians for review.
Students’ four-year plans and an Endorsement Declaration must be signed by students and parents or guardians and returned to counselors by December 2, 2016.
Four-year plans must be entered into Career Cruising by January 27, 2017.
Mark all changes to
course selections by
drawing a line
through the course
you wish to change
and writing in your
new course
selection.
Make edits to your four-year plan (Career Portfolio).
Add parent or guardian
signature and student
signature.
Record your
endorsement
selection(s) on the
bottom of the Career
Portfolio.
Sign and return your four-year plan (Career Portfolio).
Return to your World or
Human Geography
teacher by December 2.
Complete the student information on the Endorsement Declaration.
Mark your endorsement and career cluster or special area of interest.
Add parent or guardian signature and student signature.
Complete the Endorsement Declaration.
Return with your four-
year plan to your
World or Human
Geography teacher by
December 2.
Return your signed four-year plan and Endorsement declaration to your World or Human Geography teacher.
Return your four-year plan (Career Portfolio) and your
Endorsement Declaration as soon as possible.
All forms are due back by December 2.
If you are changing any courses on your four-year plan or your
endorsement, you must schedule an appointment to meet
with the CTE counselor.
■ To schedule an appointment to meet with the CTE counselor,
go to https://ngc4yearplan.youcanbook.me
Parents are welcome to schedule a time to visit with the
counselor.
Schedule an appointment with the counselor to review any changes to your four-year plan or endorsement area.
In addition to planning for an endorsement, plan to earn recognition for your achievements.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
To earn Distinguished Level of Achievement, a student must meet the
Foundation Program requirements and
- earn a total of 4 credits in math including Algebra II,
- earn a total of 4 credits in science, and
- successfully complete at least one endorsement.
In addition to planning for an endorsement, plan to earn recognition for your achievements.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
— better preparation for college-level coursework (community and technical colleges and universities)
— more college and university options
— more financial aid options
— an improved likelihood for enrollment into college classes related to the
chosen field of study
— required for students competing for Top 10% automatic admissions at any
Texas public school university
In addition to planning for an endorsement,
plan to earn recognition for your achievements.
Performance Acknowledgments
A student may earn Performance Acknowledgements for outstanding
performance:
— in a dual credit course
— in bilingualism and biliteracy
— on the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT
— on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam
A student may also earn a Performance Acknowledgment for earning a
nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or
license.
As a final check of your four-year plan, ask yourself if you have all of the courses needed to:
- meet Foundation Graduation Plan requirements,
- to earn at least one endorsement,
- and to earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement?
Contact your campus CTE counselor if you need any assistance with your four-year plan.
Remember that changes made to course selections could affect eligibility
for an endorsement or for meeting the requirements of Distinguished Level
of Achievement.
- If in doubt, contact your counselor.
- Do not make changes in Career Cruising without contacting your
counselor.
- Students may change their endorsement selection but should do
so only under advisement from their counselor.
Contact your campus CTE counselor if you need any assistance with your four-year plan.
New Braunfels ISD Ninth Grade Center
Lisa Cottle Counselor (830) 629 – 8608
Additional Resources
Texas Education Agency Graduation Toolkit www.tea.texas.gov/communications/grad_toolkit/booklet.pdf
Career Cruising www.careercruising.com
