COURSE SELECTION AHS GRADUATION PLANS Foundation Endorsements 26

COURSE SELECTION AHS

GRADUATION PLANS Foundation + Endorsements – 26 credits Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits Foundation Only – 22 credits *only after 10 t h grade

ENDORSEMENTS Review your chosen Endorsement carefully. If you have not taken all the required courses for your endorsement, consider changing to Multidisciplinary.

ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION STEM Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary

JAMES REESE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER You MUST apply online for all RCTC programs by February 16 th March 12 th www. fortbendisd. com/JRCTC Classes are 2 or 3 periods Make sure you have room in your schedule Program options for 10, 11, and 12 th grade

AVID PROGRAM GRADE 9 -12 Benefits Guidance and Support College/Career Preparation Tutorials Must apply online by March 10 th. For more information and to complete the application visit the Austin AVID application link https: //www. fortbendisd. com/ Page/79299

NON-CREDIT CLASSES You may take up to 2 non-credit classes § Off period § Office aide You will NOT be able to drop a class if you already have 2 non-credit classes You must have passed all required EOC exams in order to have an off period

DUAL CREDIT English 4 College Now College Algebra Gov/Econ – summer ONLY $50 -$70 per course/per semester Accepted at all public schools in Texas. Check individual school for private and/or out of state.

GPA EXEMPT COURSES • • Option for 11 th & 12 th grade ONLY 3 rd & 4 th year courses only Must have a “B” for 1 st & 2 nd year Must maintain a passing grade Grade will appear on report card

CHECK YOUR CREDITS Review your transcript (available in Skyward Portfolio) Check “Graduation Requirements” in Skyward Determine which credits you still need If you find any errors, let your Counselor know ASAP This is VERY IMPORTANT

ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPTIONS FBISD Evening School or Summer School Online: Texas Virtual School Network, UT High School or TTU ISD, FBISD OLAB (Health only) Credit by Exam (CBE) You must see your Counselor for approval BEFORE signing up for any courses

STAAR You must pass each End of Course (EOC) exam: English II Algebra I Biology US History

DUE DATES Parent or Guardian must sign their approval of your Career Plan in Skyward no later than March 10 th Online course selection is available until March 10 th Also complete your Course Selection Worksheet (fill form & submit) available at www. fortbendisd. com/Page/81236 by March 10 th

CAREER PLAN IN FAMILY ACCESS

VIEW YOUR CAREER PLAN

EDIT YOUR CAREER PLAN Click the pencil to edit Remove and replace any courses § Ex) Eng 3 to AP Eng 3 Change the grade level § Ex) Prof Comm in 10 th to 11 th

ADD ADDITIONAL COURSES Remember: You need 7. 0 credits each year

ADD ADDITIONAL COURSES Search for courses by graduation requirement area or endorsement area No filter = all courses

REVIEW REQUIRED CREDITS A check mark means the course is in your plan and meets that particular requirement ALL CHANGES SAVE AUTOMATICALLY

WHAT DO I DO NOW? STEP 1 : Courses § Complete your Career Plan for all 4 years § Be sure you have 7. 0 credits each year § 12 th grade can be 5. 0 credits STEP 2: Alternates § Schedule -> request courses for 2021 -2022 school year § Add 2 -3 alternates electives STEP 3: Check § Let your counselor know if you need assistance or have questions