THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
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THE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM
House Bill 5
State End-of-Course TestingRequirements
The following 5 end-of-course (EOC) assessments are required:
* English I – Reading & Writing (administered as one test)* English II – Reading & Writing (administered as one test)* Algebra I* Biology* U.S. History
The student must pass each of the five EOC assessments to meet state graduation requirements.
Foundation High School ProgramThe Foundation High School Program becomes effective
with the Freshman class of 2014-2015.Beginning in 9th grade, counselors will meet individually
with students to develop a Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) outlining the student’s course of study.
The Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) will be reviewed each year and must be signed by the parent.
Foundation Options
1. Foundation Program = 22 State creditsNot available option until completion of Sophomore year
2. Foundation + Endorsement = 26 State credits3. Distinguished Level of Achievement =
26 State credits
Performance Acknowledgements
Foundation High School ProgramEligible for general admission to institutions of higher education
Foundation Curriculum Enrichment CurriculumEnglish Language Arts (4 credits)- English I - English II - English III - Advanced English Course
Physical Education - One credit- Some exceptions*
Mathematics (3 Credits)- Algebra I - Geometry- Advanced Mathematics Course
Languages Other Than English- Two credits in the same language- Substitution for computer programming languages** - Some exceptions*
Science ( 3 Credits)- Biology - IPC or Advanced Science Course - Advanced Science Course
Fine Arts - One Credit
Social Studies (3 Credits)- U.S. History - U.S. Government (1/2 credit)- Economics (1/2 credit)- World Geography, or World History, or Combined World Geography/World History
Electives-Speech -4.5 Credits
Total: 22 CreditsCourse has a required EOC assessment *Some exceptions **Computer Science I, II, or III
Endorsements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing 26 state credits which include:
• The curriculum requirements for the endorsement• Four credits in mathematics• Four credits in science• Two additional state elective
credits
The FHSP + EndorsementENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL
STUDIESOTHER REQUIRED
ELECTIVE
English I (EOC)
Algebra I (EOC)
Biology (EOC) World Geo or World History
Language Other Than English 2.0
Speech 0.5
English II (EOC)
Geometry IPC or Chem or Physics
US History (EOC)
Physical Education 1.0
Other Electives 2.5
English III Adv. Math Adv. Science Government/ Economics
Fine Arts 1.0
Adv. English Endorsement Math (4th Math)
Endorsement Science (4th Science)
Endorsement Specific Electives 4.0
4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 7.0
Endorsement Requirements
When students complete their personal graduation plan they will indicate which endorsement he/she intends to earn.
Students will be allowed to change their endorsement during each of their high school years.
Endorsements• An endorsement requires a focused study in
one or more area/s of student interest. There are many benefits to earning an endorsement, including:* Richer student engagement, and
* Better preparation for the student in continuing their education beyond high
school and/or entering the workforce.
Endorsement OptionsAll five Endorsement options approved by the state are available in HCISD.
Within four of the five endorsement areas, students may select either a Career & Technical (CTE) or Non-Career and Technical (Non-CTE) pathway.
HCISD Endorsement Options
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Endorsement includes
courses directly related to: Science, including Environmental ScienceTechnology, including Computer ScienceEngineering and Advanced Mathematics
STEMScience, Technology, Engineering & Math
STEM requires completion of Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics.The STEM endorsement includes courses of study related to: * Advanced science courses beyond Chemistry and Physics; or * Advanced math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; or
* A cross-disciplinary study of advanced math and advanced science; or* Computer Science / Computer Programming
A STEM endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.
HCISD Endorsement Options
The Business & Industry Endorsement allows students to take courses directly related to:
Information Technology, Database Management,
Communications, Accounting, Finance,
Marketing, Graphic Design, Architecture, Construction,
Welding, Logistics, Automotive Technology,
or Agricultural ScienceA Business & Industry endorsement in the areas mentioned requires a progressive sequence of
4 credits in at least one of the courses of study.
Business & Industry
The Business & Industry endorsement may also be earned through the completion of four (4) English electives, including:* Three (3) levels in one field of journalism
- Newspaper; or- Yearbook; or
* Three (3) levels in either- Debate; or- Oral Interpretation
A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas mentioned requires a progressive sequence of 3 levels in at least one of the courses of study, plus one additional English course.
HCISD Endorsement Options
The Public Services Endorsement includes courses directly related to:
Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services, Law,
Public Safety, Corrections & Security, JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)
A Public Services endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the courses of study.
HCISD Endorsement Options
The Arts and Humanities endorsement may be earned through completion of at least one of the following:
Political Science, World Language, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History or Fine Arts
HCISD Endorsement Options
The Multidisciplinary Endorsement may be earned by completing:
Advanced CTE courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully
or Advanced courses from each
of the four subject areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement under the foundation program
Distinguished Level of Achievement
26 creditsA student may earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement by successfully completing:
Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II Four credits in ScienceCompletion of curriculumrequirements for at least one endorsement.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Students must earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) in order to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic
Admission to public institutions of higher education in the state of
Texas.
Performance Acknowledgments
For outstanding performance• In a dual credit course• In bilingualism and biliteracy• On an AP test or IB exam• On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or
the ACTFor earning a nationally or internationally
recognized business or industry certification or license
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Texas Education Website
Contact your High School
Counselor