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Prosper ISDGraduation Plans Guide

for the Class of 2020

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Table of Contents

Graduation Plan Overview ..................................................page 3

Directions ............................................................................page 5

Advanced Math and Science courses ..................................page 6

............................................................................................. page 7EngineeringComputer ScienceScienceMathematics

........................................................................................... page 14Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesAnimationArts, AV Technology and Communications (Video Production)Business Management and AdministrationFinanceHospitality and Tourism (Culinary Arts)MarketingTransportation and Logistics (Automotive)DebateNewspaperYearbook

........................................................................................... page 21Education and TrainingHealth ScienceLaw, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

........................................................................................... page 26Social StudiesLanguages Other Than EnglishFine Arts

........................................................................................... page 31

Performance Acknowledgments .......................................page 36

Worksheet .........................................................................page 38

STEM

Business & Industry

Public Services

Arts & Humanities

Multidisciplinary

Rev. 1/11/16 Prosper ISD

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During the 83rd Texas Legislature, House Bill 5 was signed into law, which changes high school graduation requirements for students who will be freshmen during the 2014-15 school year. The bill provides more flexibility for high school students to pursue either higher education or a career pathway. It establishes one graduation plan – Foundation High School Program (FHSP) – with an opportunity to earn endorsements and performance acknowledgments.

Part of the process is that students select an endorsement during 8th grade to start the process of course selection and creating a personal graduation plan. All students must choose an endorsement. That endorsement may change, but will require signatures from parents, student and counselor.

In Prosper ISD our students will be on the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan. This will allow our students the best advantage in being prepared for college, career and workforce.

Distinguished Level of Achievement may be earned by completing the Foundation plan and one or more endorsements with the inclusion of Algebra II. This is the recommended plan for Prosper students.

Students may also earn performance acknowledgments in dual credit coursework; bilingualism/biliteracy; college AP; PSAT, SAT or ACT.

New Graduation Plans

It is the policy of Prosper ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, or national origin in its educational and vocational programs, activities or employments as required by Title IX, Section 504, and Title VI. Prosper ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English Language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and career and technical education programs.

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What Careers Interest You?

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Please read through this document, familiarizing yourself with the endorsements and requirements. For course descriptions please refer to the online course catalog on the Prosper High School web-site.

Checklist for completing your Personal Graduation Plan (page 38)

Choose your endorsement graduation plan STEM (page 8) Business & Industry (page 15) Public Services (page 22) Arts and Humanities (page 27) Multidisciplinary (page 32)

Choose courses in your endorsement to include 1 advanced course (if required).

STEM (page 10) Business & Industry (page 17) Public Services (page 24) Arts and Humanities (page 28)

Multidisciplinary (page 34)

Choose your math and science courses per your graduation plan. Options for the advanced courses on page 6.

Complete Personal Graduation Plan on page 38.

The Personal Graduation Plan is to help you choose coursework during course selection. Course selection will be completed through Career Cruising at www.careercruising.com.

Directions

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Foundation Coursework

Advanced Mathematics Courses3rd Credit• Math Models and Applications or Algebra II4th Credit and above• Algebra II• Pre-AP Algebra II/Pre-AP Precalculus Combo• Precalculus• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning• AP Statistics• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• Pre-AP Precalculus/AP Calculus AB Combo• AP Computer Science• Engineering Mathematics• Statistics and Risk Management• Statistics• College Prep Math

Advanced Science Courses2nd Credit• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)• Chemistry3nd Credit and above• Chemistry• Physics• Earth and Space Science• Environmental Systems• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics 1• AP Physics C• Advanced Plant and Soil Science• Anatomy and Physiology• Medical Microbiology• Pathophysiology• Forensic Science

2019

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Do careers in STEM interest you?Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Naval Architect, Database Administrator, Microbiologist, Physicists, Actuary, Robotics Engineer, Software Developer, and many others

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EndorsementsScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

The STEM endorsement requires in addition to the Foundation Coursework: an additional Mathematics credit to include Algebra II, an additional Science credit with Chemistry and Physics required.

The student must choose one of the following for a STEM endorsement:

• A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in Career and Technical Education (CTE) that includes at least 2 courses in the same career cluster and at least 1 advanced course. CTE career clusters include STEM (Engineering)

OR

• Coherent sequence of four courses in Computer Science

OR

• Five credits in Mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and two other courses which require Algebra II as a prerequisite

OR

• Five credits in Science including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and two other advanced science courses.

A minimum of 26 credits is required for this endorsement.

STEM

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STEM English - 4 credits1. English I2. English II3. English III4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business

English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III (Newspaper or Yearbook)

Mathematics - 4 credits1. Algebra I2. Geometry3. Algebra II4. Advanced Math

Science - 4 credits1. Biology2. Chemistry3. Physics4. Advanced Science

Social Studies - 4 credits1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History4. Government and Economics

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Physical Education - 1 credit

Languages Other Than English - 2 credits• Spanish • American Sign Language*• French • Computer Science*

Electives - 6 credits Includes coursework required for endorsement.

EndorsementsScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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EndorsementsScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

STEM (Engineering) Courses for STEM Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Concepts of Engineering (1)• Engineering Design and Presentation (1)• Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation* (2)• Robotics and Automation (1)• Engineering Mathematics* (1) (Math Credit)• Practicum in STEM* (2)• Dual Credit Courses with Collin College• Intro to Engineering* (1)• DC Circuits (1)• Computer Maintenance

Choose one of the following for STEM endorsement.

Science Courses for STEM Endorsement5 credits in Science including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and two other advanced Science courses.• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

Choose 2 from the following:• AP Physics 1• AP Physics C• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• Environmental Systems• Earth and Space Science• Advanced Plant and Soil Science• Anatomy and Physiology• Medical Microbiology (0.5)• Pathophysiology (0.5)• Forensic Science

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Math Courses for STEM Endorsement5 credits in Mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and two other courses which require Algebra II as a prerequisite.• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II

Choose 2 from the following:• Precalculus• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Computer Science A• AP Statistics• Statistics and Risk Management• Engineering Mathematics• AQR• Dual Credit Math - College Algebra and College Statistics• Statistics• College Prep Math

EndorsementsScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Computer Science Courses for STEM EndorsementCoherent Sequence of four courses in Computer Science• Pre-AP Computer Science 1• AP Computer Science A• Computer Science 2• Independent Study Advanced Computer Graphics

Programming and Gaming• Independent Study of Programming Languages• Mobile Application Development• AP Computer Science Principles• Independent Study in Technology Applications III

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Endorsements - Sample 4 year plansScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

9th Grade1. English I2. Geometry (Algebra I 8th grade)3. Biology4. World Geography5. Art 16. Athletics7. Spanish I8. Concepts of Engineering

10th Grade 1. English II2. Algebra II3. Chemistry4. World History5. Athletics6. Spanish II7. Engineering Design and

Presentation8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III2. Precalculus3. Physics4. U.S. History5. Athletics6. Advanced Engineering Design and

Presentation 7. Advanced Engineering Design and

Presentation (2 Periods)8. Elective

12th Grade 1. English IV2. AP Calculus AB3. Environmental Systems4. Government and Economics5. Athletics6. Practicum in Engineering Design

and Presentation7. Practicum in Engineering Design

and Presentation (2 periods)8. Elective

“Engineering” STEM endorsement Sample 4 year plan

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Endorsements - Sample 4 year plansScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

9th Grade1. English II2. Geometry (Algebra I 8th grade)3. Biology4. World Geography5. Dance 16. Band7. Spanish 18. Pre-AP Computer Science

10th Grade 1. English III2. Algebra II3. Chemistry4. World History5. Band6. Spanish II7. AP Computer Science A8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III2. Precalculus3. Physics4. U.S. History5. Band6. Ind Study - Adv Computer

Graphics7. Mobile App Development8. Elective

12th Grade 1. English IV2. AP Calculus AB3. AP Physics C4. Government and Economics5. Band6. Ind Study of Programing

Languages7. Elective8. Elective

“Computer Science” STEM endorsement Sample 4 year plan

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Do careers in Business & Industry interest you?Accountant, Financial Advisor, Marketing Manager, Meeting Convention & Event Planner, Food Science, Veterinarian, Horticulturist, Photo Journalist, and many others

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EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

The Business and Industry endorsement requires in addition to the Foundation Coursework: an additional Mathematics credit and an additional Science credit.

The student must choose one of the following for a Business and Industry Endorsement:

◊ A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in Career and Technical Education (CTE) that includes at least 2 courses in the same career cluster and at least 1 advanced course. CTE career clusters include:

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources• Arts, AV Technology and Communications• Business Management and Administration• Finance• Hospitality and Tourism• Marketing• Transportation and Logistics

OR

◊ Four English elective credits including 3 levels in the following:

• Debate• Newspaper• Yearbook

A minimum of 26 credits is required for this endorsement.

Business & Industry

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EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

English - 4 credits1. English I2. English II3. English III4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business

English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III

Mathematics - 4 credits1. Algebra I2. Geometry3. Algebra II4. Advanced Math

Science - 4 credits1. Biology2. IPC or Advanced Science3. Advanced Science4. Advanced Science

Social Studies - 4 credits1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History4. Government and Economics

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Physical Education - 1 credit

Languages Other Than English - 2 credits• Spanish • American Sign Language*• French • Computer Science*

Electives - 7 credits Includes coursework required for endorsement.

*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1)• Small Animal Management (0.5)• Livestock Production (0.5)• Veterinary Medical Applications (1)*• Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology (0.5)• Principles and Elements of Floral Design (1) (Art Credit)• Advanced Plant and Soil Science* (1) (Science Credit)• Ag Mech and Metal Tech (1)• Ag Facilities Design and Fabrication* (1)• Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources* (2)

EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

Arts, AV Technology and Communications Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Principles of Arts, AV Tech and Communications (1)• Professional Communications (0.5)• Audio Video Production (1)• Advanced Audio Video Production* (2)• Practicum in Audio Video Production* (2)• Fashion Design (1)• Advanced Fashion Design* (2)

Choose one of the following for Business and Industry endorsement.

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EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

Business Management and Administration Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (1)• Business Information Management I* (1)• Business Information Management II* (1)• Business English (1) (English Credit)• Business Law* (0.5)• Human Resource Management (0.5)

Finance Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Money Matters (0.5)• Banking and Financial Services (0.5)• Securities and Investments (0.5)• Accounting I (1)• Accounting II* (1)• Financial Analysis* (1)• Stats and Risk Management* (1) (Math Credit)

Hospitality and Tourism Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Principles of Hospitality and Tourism (0.5)• Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (0.5)• Restaurant Management (0.5)• Hotel Management (0.5)• Culinary Arts* (1)• Practicum in Culinary Arts* (2)• Hospitality Services* (2)

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Marketing Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Advertising and Sales Promotion (0.5)• Fashion Marketing (0.5)• Entrepreneurship (0.5)• Sports and Entertainment Marketing (0.5)• Marketing Dynamics* (2)

EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

Transportation and Distribution Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Automotive Technology* (2)• Advanced Automotive Technology* (2)• Other courses in Business and Industry can be taken to

fulfill the 3rd course. The recommended course would be Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technology.

English Elective Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement4 English Elective credits including 3 levels in Debate, Newspaper, or Yearbook

• Journalism I (1)• Photojournalism I (0.5)• Photojournalism II (0.5)• Advanced Journalism I-III (1) (3rd year can be English

credit)• Editorial Leadership (1)• Independent Study in Journalism (1) (English credit)• Debate I-III (1) (Debate III - English credit)• Oral Interpretation I-III (1)

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EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

9th Grade1. English I2. Algebra I3. Biology4. World Geography5. Art 16. Athletics7. Spanish I8. Principles of Business, Marketing

& Finance

10th Grade 1. English II2. Geometry3. Chemistry4. World History5. Athletics6. Spanish II7. Business Information

Management I8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III2. Algebra II3. Physics4. U.S. History5. Athletics6. Business Law/Human Resource

Management7. Accounting I8. Elective

12th Grade 1. English IV2. Stats and Risk Management3. Environmental Systems4. Government and Economics5. Athletics6. Business Management7. Business Info Mgmt II8. Elective

Business Management , Business and Industry endorsement Sample 4 year plan

Animation3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Digital Art & Animation (1)• 3D Animation (1)• Animation (1)• Advanced Animation* (2)

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Do careers in Public Services interest you?Nutritionist, Nurse, Physician, Occupational Therapist, Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Counselor, Education Administrator, FBI Agent, Police Officer, Forensic Scientist, and many others

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EndorsementsPublic Services

The Public Services endorsement requires in addition to the Foundation Coursework: an additional Mathematics credit and an additional Science credit.

The student must choose one of the following for a Public Services Endorsement:

• A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that includes at least 2 courses in the same career cluster and at least 1 advanced course. CTE career clusters include:

• Education and Training• Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security• Health Science

A minimum of 26 credits is required for this endorsement.

Public Services

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Public Services

EndorsementsPublic Services

English - 4 credits1. English I2. English II3. English III4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business

English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III

Mathematics - 4 credits1. Algebra I2. Geometry3. Algebra II4. Advanced Math

Science - 4 credits1. Biology2. IPC or Advanced Science3. Advanced Science4. Advanced Science

Social Studies - 4 credits1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History4. Government and Economics

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Physical Education - 1 credit

Languages Other Than English - 2 credits• Spanish • American Sign Language*• French • Computer Science*

Electives - 7 credits Includes coursework required for endorsement.

*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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Education and Training3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Human Growth and Development (1)• “Ready, Set, Teach” - Instructional Practices in Education

and Training* (2)• “Ready, Set, Teach 2” - Practicum in Education and

Training* (2)

EndorsementsPublic Services

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

(0.5 or 1)• Law Enforcement I (1)• Forensic Science (1)• Law Enforcement II* (2)

Choose one of the following for Public Services endorsement.

Health Science Courses for STEM Endorsement3 or more courses for 4 or more credits including 1 advanced course.*• Medical Terminology* (0.5)• Principles of Health Science (1)• Health Science (2)• Practicum in Health Science* (2)• Anatomy and Physiology* (1) (Science Credit)• Medical Microbiology* (0.5) (Science Credit)• Pathophysiology* (0.5) (Science Credit)

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EndorsementsPublic Services

9th Grade1. English I2. Algebra I3. Biology4. World Geography5. Art 16. Athletics7. Spanish 18. Principles of Hospitality

and Tourism/Professional Communications

10th Grade 1. English II2. Geometry3. Chemistry4. World History5. Athletics6. Spanish 27. Human Growth and Development8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III2. Algebra II3. Physics4. U.S. History5. Athletics6. Ready, Set, Teach7. Ready, Set, Teach (2 periods)8. Elective

12th Grade 1. English IV2. Advanced Quantitative Reasoning3. Environmental Systems4. Government and Economics5. Athletics6. Ready, Set, Teach 27. Ready, Set, Teach 2 (2 periods)8. Elective

“Education and Training” Public Services endorsement Sample 4 year plan

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Do careers in Arts & Humanities interest you?

Graphic Designer, Historian, Musician, Sociologist, Artist, Translator, Interpreter, Linguist, Commercial Artist, Actor/Actress, Playwright, Director, and many others

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EndorsementsArts and Humanities

The Arts and Humanities endorsement requires in addition to the Foundation Coursework: an additional Mathematics credit and an additional Science credit.

The student must choose one of the following for an Arts and Humanities Endorsement:

• Five Social Studies courses

OR

• Four levels of the same Language Other than English

OR

• Two levels of the same Language Other than English and two levels of a different Language Other than English

OR

• Coherent Sequence of four credits in Fine Arts to include Art, Music, Theatre and Dance.

A minimum of 26 credits is required for this endorsement.

Arts & Humanities

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EndorsementsArts and Humanities

English - 4 credits1. English I2. English II3. English III4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business

English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III

Mathematics - 4 credits1. Algebra I2. Geometry3. Algebra II4. Advanced Math

Science - 4 credits1. Biology2. IPC or Advanced Science3. Advanced Science4. Advanced Science

Social Studies - 4 credits1. World Geography 2. World History3. U.S. History4. Government and Economics

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Physical Education - 1 credit

Languages Other Than English - 2 credits• Spanish • American Sign Language*• French • Computer Science*

Electives - 7 credits Includes coursework required for endorsement.

*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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Five Social Studies Courses

EndorsementsArts and Humanities

Four Levels of the same Language Other Than English• Spanish I - IV• French I - IV• American Sign Language I - IV

Two levels of the same Language Other than English and two different levels of a different Language Other than English• Spanish I - II• French I - II

• Art I• Drawing & Design • Painting • Printmaking • Ceramics

• Sculpture • AP Art 2-D Design• AP Art 3-D Design• AP Art Drawing Portfolio• AP Art History

Coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts

• Jazz Band I, II, III, IV• Wind Ensemble I, II, III, IV• Symphonic Band I, II, III,IV• Concert Band I, II, III, IV

• Percussion I, II, III, IV• AP Music Theory• Color Guard/Winter

Guard I, II, III, IV

• Show Choir I, II, III, IV• Varsity Treble Choir I, II,

III, IV• Varsity Mixed Choir I, II,

III, IV

• Chorale Choir I, II, III, IV• Chamber Choir I, II, III, IV

• Dance I, II, III, IV • Drill Team I, II, III, IV

• Theatre Arts I, II, III, IV• Technical Theatre I, II, III,

IV• Theatre Production I, II,

III, IV

• Costume Construction• Advanced Lighting and

Stage Design

Choose one of the following for Arts and Humanities Endorsement

*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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EndorsementsArts and Humanities

9th Grade1. English I2. Algebra I3. Biology4. World Geography5. Symphonic Band I6. Athletics7. Spanish 18. Principles of Business, Marketing

& Finance

10th Grade 1. English II2. Geometry3. Chemistry4. World History5. Athletics6. Spanish 27. Symphonic Band II8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III2. Algebra II3. Physics4. U.S. History5. Athletics6. Symphonic Band III7. Elective8. Elective

12th Grade 1. English IV2. Precalculus3. Environmental Systems4. Government and Economics5. Athletics6. Symphonic Band IV7. Elective8. Elective

Symphonic Band , Arts and Humanities endorsement Sample 4 year plan

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Do Multidisciplinary studies interest you?

This enables you to craft your own coursework based on areas of interest to you.

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EndorsementsMultidisciplinary

The Multidisciplinary endorsement requires in addition to the Foundation Coursework: an additional Mathematics credit and an additional Science credit.

The student must choose one of the following for a Multidisciplinary Endorsement:

• Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a sequence

OR

• Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV, Chemistry and/or Physics

OR

• Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts.

A minimum of 26 credits is required for this endorsement.

Multidisciplinary

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Multidisciplinary

EndorsementsMultidisciplinary

English - 4 credits1. English I2. English II3. English III4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business

English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III

Mathematics - 4 credits1. Algebra I2. Geometry3. Advanced Math4. Advanced Math

Science - 4 credits1. Biology2. IPC or Advanced Science3. Advanced Science4. Advanced Science

Social Studies - 4 credits1. World Geography 2. World History3. U.S. History4. Government and Economics

Fine Arts - 1 credit

Physical Education - 1 credit

Languages Other Than English - 2 credits• Spanish • American Sign Language*• French • Computer Science*

Electives - 7 credits Includes coursework required for endorsement.

*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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EndorsementsMultidisciplinary

Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a sequence

• Four Advanced courses from any other endorsement area.

Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV, Chemistry, and/or Physics

Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts.

Choose one of the following for Multidisciplinary Endorsement

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EndorsementsMultidisciplinary

9th Grade1. English I2. Geometry3. Biology4. World Geography5. Symphonic Band I6. Athletics7. Spanish 18. Elective

10th Grade 1. English II2. Algebra II3. Chemistry4. World History5. Athletics6. Spanish 27. Symphonic Band II8. Elective

11th Grade 1. AP English III2. Precalculus3. Physics4. AP U.S. History5. Athletics6. Symphonic Band III7. Elective8. Elective

12th Grade 1. AP English IV2. AP Calculus AB3. AP Physics C4. Government and Economics5. Athletics6. Symphonic Band IV7. Elective8. Elective

Multidisciplinary endorsement Sample 4 year plan

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Outstanding Performance in a Dual Credit Course - At least 12 hours of college academic courses including dual credit, ATC and local articulated courses with a grade equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0

Performance Acknowledgments

Bilingualism and Biliteracy- completing all English Language Arts requirements and maintaining a minimum GPA of an 80 on a 100 scale.

PLUS one of the following

• Completing minimum of 3 credits in the same language in a language other than English with an 80 on a 100 scale GPA

• Demonstrated proficiency in TEKS for Level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum of an 80 on a 100 scale.

• Completion of at least 3 credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English on an 80/100 scale.

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through a score of 3 or higher on a College Board advanced placement examination for a language other than English.

In addition an English Language Learner must have participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or English as a second language program and scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System.

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student’s diploma and transcript in the following ways:

Outstanding Performance on an AP Exam- A score of 3 or above on a College Board advanced placement exam.

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Outstanding Performance on the PSAT, the SAT or the ACT

• earning a score on the PSAT/NMSQT that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

OR

• Earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT

OR

• Earning a composite score on the ACT examination of 28 (excluding the writing subscore).

Earning a National or International recognized business or industry certification or license

• Performance on an examination or series of examinations sufficient to obtain a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification

• Performance on an examination sufficient to obtain government-required credential to practice a profession

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Endorsement Selected:

Multidisciplinary

STEM

Arts & Humanities

Personal Graduation Plan Overview

Mathematics - 4 credits (Algebra II required)

Algebra I Geometry Advanced Math (choose 1) Algebra II Precalculus Math Models AP Computer Science Advanced Math (choose 1) Algebra II Precalculus AP Computer Science AQR AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Statistics & Risk Mgmt Engineering Math Statistics College Prep Math Discrete Math

Endorsement Courses - (4 credits) Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4

English Language Arts - 4 credits English I English II English III Advanced English (choose 1) English IV (inc AP) Debate III Independent Study in Journalism Literary Genres Business English Adv Journalism III (Newspaper or Yearbook)

Social Studies- 4 credits World Geography (9th) World History (10th) US History (11th) Government (12th - 1 sem) Economics (12th - 1 sem)

Languages Other Than English - 2 credits Spanish French American Sign Language Computer Science

Student SignatureParent or Guardian SignatureCounselor Signature

Business & Industry

Public Services

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Prosper ISD

Science- 4 credits Biology Advanced Science (choose 1) IPC Chemistry Advanced Science (choose 1) Chemistry Physics Environmental Systems Earth and Space Sci AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Adv. Plant & Soil Anatomy & Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science Advanced Science (choose 1) Physics Environmental Systems Earth and Space Sci AP Biology AP Physics 1 AP Physics C Adv. Plant & Soil Anatomy & Physiology Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Forensic Science

Physical Education - 1 credit Physical Education (includes athletics and some fine arts courses)

Fine Arts- 1 credit Art Dance Music (Band, Choir) Theatre Principles & Elem of Floral Des Digital Art & Animation 3-D Modeling & Animation

STAAR EOC Checklist

English I English II Algebra I

US History Biology

Student Name ID Expected Graduation Date

Elective Courses - (2 - 6 credits) Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Elective 4 Elective 5 Elective 6

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The collective stakeholders and communities that serve Prosper ISD work together so that our students, exhibit academic readiness, seek the opportunities and challenges of learning, demonstrate well-rounded characteristics, value honor and respect of others and contributes towards community through involvement.

Exhibits Academic Readiness

Seeks Opportunities and Challenges of Learning

Demonstrates Well Rounded Characteristics

Values Honoring Others and Exhibiting Respect

Contributes to Community through Involvement