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Hidalgo Early College District Toolkit

Aligning Courses for College Success

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HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLCAREER PATHWAYS

Table of Contents

Introduction & PlanningPurpose & Benefits of Guide

Five Steps to Successful Career Planning & Goal Setting

Career Options & How to Find Out More

Earn a Degree

A Partial List of Career Choices

Future Jobs in the Rio Grande Valley

The Next Step

16 Career Clusters & Pathways (U.S. Federal Guidelines)

Career PathwaysBusiness

Health Services

Human Services

Industrial & Engineering

Personal & Protective Services

Educational & Graduation PlansGraduation Requirements

Credit Check Form

Educational Plan

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The Hidalgo Independent School district does not discriminale 00 die basis of ",ce, color, national origin, sex or handicapin providing education services. The principal has been designalftl to coonIioale compliance with the nondiscriminationof requirements of Title IX and to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act. You are hereby notified that pursuant to the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. thisschool district does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in any of the programs and services offered by the district.Qualified students with handicaps are entitled to be provided with regular or special education in related aides and servicesthat are designed to meet individual's educational needs as adequately as the needs of non-handicapped persons are met.You may contact the school for more infonnation and for the names of tbe person or persons in the district responsible forcoordinating the district's efforts to comply with this law,

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WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR CAREERPREPARATION AFTER GRADUATION?

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• Technical College

• Associate Degree (2 years of college)

• Bachelor's Degree (4 or 5 years of college)

• ~aster's Degree (6 years of college)

• Advanced Degree (Le. PhD) (8 or more years of college)

To fmd out more:• Visit your school and public libraries• Visit or call possible colleges of interest• Do research via the Internet• Visit with people in careers you are interested• Ask your guidance counselor for resources• Ask teachers, parents, relatives or adult friends• Attend Career Fairs at your school

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EARN A DEGREE. GO FURTHER.

EARNINGS PER HOUR BY EDUCATION LEVEL:Master's Degree $32.25Bachelor's Degree $24.78Associate Degree $17.30HS Diploma $13.75 or less

EARNINGS PER WEEK BY EDUCATION LEVEL:Master's Degree $1,290Bachelor's Degree $991Associate Degree $692HS Diploma $550 or less

ANNUAL EARNINGS BY EDUCATION LEVEL:Master's Degree $67,073Bachelor's Degree $51,568Associate Degree $36,021HS Diploma $28,631 or less

LIFETIME EARNINGS BY EDUCATION LEVEL:Master's Degree $2,500,000Bachelor's Degree $2,100,000Associate Degree $1,600,000HS Diploma $1,200,000 or less

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov

WHY COLLEGE?

• More job opportunities• More money• Greater knowledge• Increased potential

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WHERE DO I START?

Choose a Career• Self-Assessment• Investigate Your Career Choices• Find a Career Match

Evaluate Your Educational Options (college, tech. school, military, etc.)Make a Career Plan - Have a Plan A, but also a Plan B in case Plan A does not work.

HOT CAREERS:Three of the fastest growing career fields are:

• Health Care• Education• Computers

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Health Related CareersChiropractorDental AssistantlHygienistEmergency Med. TechnicianHome Health AideLPNIRNMedical AssistantMedical Records Tech.Occupational Therapist!AssistantPharmacistPhysical Therapist!AssistantRespiratory TherapistSpeech PathologistSurgical TechnicianVeterinarian

Service Related CareersCashierChild Care WorkerCorrections OfficerCounselorHuman Services WorkerPolice OfficerReceptionistRestaurant ChefSalespersonSocial Worker

Computer CareersComputer Software EngineerCompo Support SpecialistCompo Systems ManagerDatabase AdministratorEngineerSystems Analyst

Other Hot CareersAdvertisingIPromotionsAutomotive Service Tech.Animal CaretakerCarpenterCollege ProfessorDesktop PublishingElectricianParalegalSecretary(Admin.)TeacherWelder

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FUTURE JOBS IN THE VALLEY2002-2012

Rio Grande Valley Top Growth Occupations

1. General Managers & Top Executives2. Registered Nurses3. Teachers - Secondary4. Teachers - Special Education5. Health Professionalslfechnicians6. Marketing/Sales Supervisors7. Social Workers8. Truck Drivers, Heavy9. Teacher AideslEducation Assistants10. Child Care Workers

Rio Grande Valley Targeted Occupations

High School DiplomaOn-the-Job Training

Compliance OfficersInsurance Sales AgentsBusiness Services AgentsFirstline SupervisorsSales RepresentativesTruck Drivers, HeavyTelemarketing Sales Rep.Emergency Medical Tech.SecretariesCarpenters

Two Years of College (AASl

Dental HygienistsTelecommunications Tech.Computer ProgrammersProfessional Technical WorkersRespiratory TherapistsElectricallElectronic Tech.Engineering Tech.Licensed Vocational NurseHealth Professionallfech.Marketing/Sales

Under Two Years of Training or College

Management SupportParalegalJLegal AssistantTool & Die MakersMedical Lab TechnicianPurchasing AgentsRadiological TechnicianWelders & CultersAuto MechanicsMachinistsPhysical Therapy Assistant

Four Years of College <HAl or more

PharmacistsPhysical TherapistsPhysician AssistantComputer Systems AnalystsRegistered NursesConstruction ManagersTeachers - SecondaryTeachers - Special EducationTeachers - ElementaryAccountants & Auditors

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Career choices: Circle 3

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENTAccountingBanking & FinanceBusiness AdministrationlManagementBusiness Data ProcessingComputer OperationCourt ReportingFashion MerchandisingHotellMotellRestaurant Mgt.Human Resources DevelopmentInsuranceInternational Business Mgt. Marketing andResearchOffice Supervision & Mgt.Real EstateTransportation Mgt.Travel Services & Tourism

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGAerospace EngineeringAgricultural EngineeriogBioengineering !Biomedical Eng.Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingConstruction EngineeringElectricallElectronics EngineeringGeological/Geophysical Eng.Industrial EngineeringInterior DesignLandscape ArchitectureMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMininglMineral Eng.Nuclear Engineering Petroleum Engineering

ENGINEERINGTECHNICIANSArchitectural DesignBiomedical EquipmentTech.Computer Tech.Construction Tech.DraftingElectricallElectronicsElectromechanicalHVAC TechniciansInstrumentation Tech.LaserlFiber Optic Tech.Machine Tech.Manufacturing Tech.Mechanical Tech.Plumber, PipefillersWelding Tech.

HEALTH & SCIENCESBiochemistry!BiophysicsBiologyBotanyChemistryChiropracticDental AssistantDental HygienistDental Labrrech.DentistryEMT.lParamedicHealth Care

AdministrationMedical RecordsMed/Clinical Lab Tech.Mental Health .MicrobiologyNuclear Medicine

Nurse PractitionerNursingOccupational Therapy

OptometryPharmacylPharmacy Assist.Physical TherapylPT Assist.PhysicianlPhysician AssistantPsychiatristRadiology Tech.Respiratory TherapySpeech Path.!AudiologySurgical TechniciansVeterinarian AssistantVeterinary Medicine

HUMAN SERVICESChild Care WorkersCulinary Arts/ChefEducationffeacher/CoachDieticianFamily/Consumer Mgt.Fashion DesignFood Production & Mgt.Funeral ServicesHome Health AidesLawyerLegal AssistantlParalegalNutritionistPsychologistSocial WorkerTextiles & Clothing

PERSONAL & PROTECTIVECosmetologistCriminal Justice/CriminologyFirefighter

Law enforcement & Admin.Police, FBI, Border Patrol, USCustoms, DEA, TABC, DPS,Sheriff, Coast guard, ParkRangers & WildlifeManagement

ART/COMMUNICATION &MEDIACAREERSAdvertisingArtCinematographylFilmDanceDesign, GeneralDramaffheater ArtsGraphics/Commercial ArtsJournalismMusicPhotographyPublic RelationsRadiorrv BroadcastingRadiorrv Production

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THE JrEXT STEF

Write a plan of action to help yourself explore post-secondary school options andmake the right choices. Do some research and answer the following questions.You may want to do this for several possible careers.

Resources: http://www.techpreprgv.comllmi.Click on the *Occupations Profiles.

The job I want:

Training/education availability for this job:

Length of training/education for this job:

Cost of training/education for this job:

High School requirements prior to training/education for this job:

Future outlook for this job:

Salary:

General conditions of the work:

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16 CAREER CLUSTERS & PATHWAYS(IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1HE U.S. FEDERAL GUIDELINES)

I. Agriculture. Food & Natural Resources: Planning and managing agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resourcessystems. Includes production. financing. processing. marketing anddistribution of agricultural products, farm production and supply, horticulture and landscapingservices. and the use and conservation of land and water resources. It also includes developmentand maintenance of recreational resources and mining and extraction operations and related environmentalmanagement services.

2. Architectural & Construction Technologies: Designing, planning, managing, buildingand maintaining physical structures and the larger built environment including roadways and bridges, and industrial.commercial, and residential facilities and buildings.

3. Arts & Communications Technnlogies: Designing, producing, exhibiting, perfornting,writing and publishing multimedia content - including visual and performing arts and design, journalism. andentertainment services.

4. Business Management & Administration: Planning. managing and providing administrative support. informationprocessing. accounting, and human resource management services and related management support services.

5. Education & Training: Planning. managing and providing education and training services, and related learningsupport services - including assessment and library and infonnation services.

6. Finance: Planning. managing and providing banking, investment. financial planning. and insurance services.

7. Government & Public Administration: Planning, managing and providing government legislative and administrativeand regulatory services and related general purpose government services at the federal. state and local levels.

8. Health Sciences: Planning. managing and providing diagnostic, therapeutic and information and environmentalservices in health care.

9. Hospitality & Tourism: Planning. managing and providing lodging, food. recreation, convention and tourism andrelated planning and support services such as travel-related services.

10. Human Services; Planning, managing and providing human services - including social and related communityservices.

II. Information Trinology: Designing, developing, managing and supporting hardware. software. multimedia andsystems integration services.

12. Law, Public Safety & Security: Planning, managing and providing judicial, legal, and protective services - includingprofessional and technical support services .in the fire protection and criminal justice systems.

13. Manufacturing Technologies: Planning, managing and perfonning the processing of materials into intermediate orfinal products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control.maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

14. Marketing, Sa!es & Service: Planning, managing and perfornting wholesaling and retailing services and relatedmarketing and distribution support services - including merchandise/product management and promotion.

15. Science. Engineering & Mathematics: Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional andtechnical services (e.g.• physical science. social science. engineering) inc:Iudiog Iabocatory and testing services andresearch and development services.

16. Transportation. Distribution & Logistics: Planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods byroad, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support seavices such as transportationinfrastructure planning and management, logistics services and facility maintenance.

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BUSINESS

Business and marketing careers may include financial andorganizational activities. Some may involve positions of highresponsibility in the organization, administration and efficientfunctioning of businesses. Business careers may involve salesand promotions as well as clerical and secretarial skills.

The business and marketing field requires the ability to workwell with all kinds of people, to keep accurate records and to usemath skills in dealing with money.

Ifyou answer "yes" to most ofthese questions, this careerpathway could be for you!

• Doyou enjoy planning anddirecting the activities of anorganization?

• Are you accurate in the work youdo?

• Would you prefer working in astructured environment? .

• Do you have the ability to thinkabout and make decisions?

• Do you like to work with numbers?• Would you enjoy working with

people?• Are you enthusiastic and self

confident?• Do you like to be organized and

keep records of things you do?• Do you enjoy working with office

equipment?

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BUSINESSBusiness Management & AdministrationFinanceMarketing, Sales & Service

ENTRY LEVEL: High School, Apprenticeship or On-the-job TrainingAdministrative AssistantAutomobile SalespersonBookkeeper & Accounting ClerkCashierComputer OperatorCourt ClerkData Entry ClerkGeneral Office ClerkInsurance AgentReal Estate Sales AgentRetail SalespersonTellerWord Processor

TECHNICAL: Technical Certificate, Associate Degree or Community College (1-2 yrs)Clothes DesignerCredit ManagerCourt ReporterInterior DesignerLegal SecretaryMedical TranscriberParalegalPurchasing AgentSecretaryWholesale Sales Representative

PROFESSIONAL: College, University or Graduate School (2 to 6 yrs or more)AccountantAdvertising AgentAuditorExecutive SecretaryFinancial ManagerGeneral Manager & Top ExecutiveHealth AdministratorHuman Resources ManagerMarket Research AnalystPhjlfmaceutical Sales RepresentativeTechnical Sales Representative

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Paralegal

Data EntryLegal

Middle School

Regular English orEnhanced gth En/tlishRegular g'". MathAlgebra I (gth)Algebra I (7 th) Geom. (g)

gth Science RHSP -+

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Spanisb 7th & gth -+AP Span. II -+No Forei/tn Lan/tua/te -+Technology Applications

Career Investigation

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9'" Grade 10'" Grade Ilw Grade J2w Grade

English I or English II or English III or English IV orPre-AP En/tlish I Pre AP En/tlish II AP Enelish Lang III AP English Lit IVAlgebra I -+ Geometry or PAP -+ Algebra III MMA -+ Algebra II or PrecalGeometry or PAP -+ Algebra II or PAP -+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ AP Calculus (AD)

Algebra II or PAP -+ Pre-Cal or PAP -+ APCaI (AB) AP Statistics

-+ AP Calculus BCAP Computer Science

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP -+ Physics or IPC or PhysicsPrin. Of Tech I -+ Anat.&Physiology,

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP -+ AP Env. Sci., AP Bio.,Phvsics or PAP -+ AP Chern., AP Physics

World Geography or World History or US History or AP Government or APPAP PAP Economics or APSpan. II or AP Span. II Span. IIIIAP Sp. UI Dual Enrollment orSpan. Lit. PAP Span. IIIIAP Sp. III CATESpanish I -+ Span. II or AP Sp. II -+ Span. IIIIAP Sp. UI

Teen Lead/CCO Bus. Management! Intro. to Compo Sci. Adv. Compo Sci. & Bus.Bus. Ownership or & Bus. Part I or Part II or AP ComputerIntra. to Business! BC!S I, Science or BCIS II,Record keeping International International

Business MarketingArt I or Equivalent Health /Comm. Accounting I Accounting II

ApplicationPE or Equivalent PElElective Dual Enrollment or Dual Enrollment or

CATE CATE

Degreed ProCessionalCareers

(4 years or more)Accountant Financial MgrActuary General Mgr.AuditorExecutive SecretaryPharmaceutical Sales Rep

Research Analyst

Salary Projection:$50,000 - $140,000

Administrative Asst.Auto SalesCourt ReporterCourt ClerksecretaryCreditMgr.Office ClerkPurchasing AgentRetail ClerkMedical Transcriber

Salary Projection:$25,000 - $40.000

Advanced Measures Options:1. National Merit Commended or Higher2. AP Test, Score 3 or higher3. Tech Prep/Articulated Courses, gO% or belter4. CollegelUniversity Course, B or Belter5. Original Research/Project

PointerS:"Participate in University Summer Camps"Take PSAT, PLAN (In 10th & Il'h Grade)"Take SAT, ACT, THEA (Spring Semester of lO'h grade)

Courses in bold may count for DAP measures.LEGEND:RHSP-Recommended High School ProgramDAP- Distinguished Achievement ProgramCATE-Career and Technology Education

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Health science careers involve helping others. These careers include positions ofhigh responsibility in caring for the personal needs and well-being of others.People who enter the health science field make important decisions using their ownjudgments. They also work with ideas and concepts that make advances possiblein the quality of life.

Ifyou answer "yes" to most of these questions, this selectionmay have a careerfor you!

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• Do you like helping others?• Do you like science?• Do you like to do research?• Are you accurate and precise in

things you do?• Do you like to learn about new

things?• Do you like to care for people or

animals who are sick or help themstay well?

• Are you interested in new diseasesand in how the body works?

• Do you enjoy observing patientsand looking for changes in howthey are doing?

• Do you remain fairly calm in traumaticor emergency situations?

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HEALTHHealth Science

ENTRY LEVEL: High School, Apprenticeship or On-the-job TrainingAmbulance AttendanllDriverDental AssistantDental Laboratory TechnicianDispensing OpticianDialysis TechnicianElectrocardiograph TechnicianHome Health AideOptometry AssistantVeterinarian Assistant Technician

TECHNICAL: Technical Certificate, Associate Degree or Community College (1-2 yrs)Dental HygienistDental Laboratory TechnicianElectrocardiograph TechnicianEmergency Medical TechnicianHealth Information TechnicianLicensed Practical NurselLicensed Vocational NurseMedical AssistantNuclear Medical TechnologistOccupational Therapy AssistantOpticianPhysical Therapy AssistantRadiology TechnologistRegistered Nurse (ADN)Respiratory TherapistSurgical TechnologistUltrasound TechnologistVeterinary AssistanuTechnieian

PROFESSIONAL: College, University or Graduate School (2-6 yrs or more)Anesthesiologist PharmacistBiochemistlBiophysicist Physical TherapistChiropractor Physician - GeneralDentist Physician - SpecialistDietitian & Nutritionist Physician AssistantMedical & Health Services Mgr. PodiatristMedical Examiner Registered Nurse (BSNIMSN)Neurologist SurgeonNurse Practitioner VeterinarianOptometrist

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Health Occupations Course Sequence

Anesthesiologist OptometristBiochemist Pharmacist

Degreed Professional Careers(4 years or more)

TechnicallCommunity College(1- 3 years)

Medical Examiner SurgeonNeurologist Veterinarian


Vet. Asst.PT Asst.OT Asst.RN(ADN)

Phys. TherapistPhysicianRN (BSNIMSN)

Dental HygeinistDental Asst.EMTECGTech.LPNILVN/CNAMed. Asst.

Radiology TechSurgical tech.

ChiropractorDentistDietician

9'" Grade 10'" Grade 11'" Grade 12W Grade

English I or English II or English III or English IV orPre-AP English I Pre AP English II AP English Lang AP English Lit IV

illAlgebra I -+ Geometry or PAP-+ Algebra ill MMA -+ Algebra II or PrecalGeometry or PAP -+ Algebra II or PAP-+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ AP Calculus (AB)Algebra II or PAP -+ Pre-Cal or PAP -+ APCai (AB) AP Statistics

-+ AP Calculus BCAP Computer Sci.

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP-+ Physics or IPC or PhysicsPrin. Of Tech I -+ Anat.&Physiology,

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP-+ AP Env.Science,Physics or PAP -+ AP Bio., AP Chern.,

AP PhysicsWorld Geography or World History or US History or AP Government or APPAP PAP Economics or APSpan II or AP Sp. II Span III lAP Sp ill Dual Enrollment orSpan Lit PAP Span III lAP Sp ill CATESpan I -+ Span II or AP Sp. II Span III lAP Sp ill

Teen Lead/CCO Health/Commun. Intro. Compo Sci. Adv. Compo Sci. &Application & Bus. Part I or Bus. Part II or AP

BCIS I Computer Scienceor BCIS II

Intro.to Health Sci.! Health Sci. Tech. I HST II (PE Waiver) HST ill (3 blk)Medical Terminology Mental Health! Cert.NurseAsst.I Cert.NurseAsst.II

GerontologvPE or Equivalent Art I or Equivalent Dual Enrollment or Dual Enrollment or

CATE CATErCDIP for Parente)

Middle School

Regular English orEnhanced 8'h English

Regular 8m• Math

Algebra I (8"')Algebra I (7"') Geom. (8)

8'h Science RHSP -+

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Spanish 7"' & 8'h -+APSpanishII -+No Foreign Lang. -+Technology Applications


Salary Projection:$25.000 - $40,000

Courses in bold may count for DAP measuresLEGEND:RHSP-Recommended High School ProgramDAP~ Distinguished Achievement ProgramCATE-Career and Technology Education

Pointers:. 'Participate in University Summer Camps

'Take PSAT, PLAN (In lO'h & II"' Grade)'Take SAT, ACT, THEA (Spring Semester of lO'h grade)

Advanced Measures Options:I. National Merit Commended or Higher2. AP Test, Score 3 or higher3. Tech PreplArticulated Courses, 80% or better4. CollegelUniversity Course, B or Better5. Original ResearchIProject

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HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services careers involve working with people. These careersinclude education and related services, social and government services.Human services careers are the largest and most varied occupationalarea within our economy. For example, one can enter anyone of thesefields with minimum training (restaurant hostess, cook, lifeguard) orwith one or more advanced degrees (child psychologist, teacher, coach).

These careers require knowledge and skills that are used by all people intheir daily lives. Courses in this area will enhance your personal wellbeing, give you satisfaction of having helped others and can lead to anoccupation that will always be in demand.

Ifyou answer "yes" to most of these questions, this selection may have acareer for you!

• Do you like working with people to solveproblems?

• Do you like to plan and participate inactivities?

• Can you make decisions quickly and fairly?• Do you like physical work?• Do you like helping and pleasing others?• Are you friendly, open, outgoing,

understanding and cooperative?• Is it important to you to do something that

makes things better for people?

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HUMANEducation & Training

.Government & Public AdministrationHospitality & TourismHuman Services

ENTRY LEVEL: High School, Apprenticeship or On-the-job TrainingActorBarberChild Care WorkerConstruction & Building InspectorCook/ChefCosmetologistFood & Beverage ServiceLaundry & Dry Cleaning OperatorLibrary TechnicianMeat CutterQuality Control InspectorWaiterlWaitress

TECHNICAL: Technical Certificate, Associate Degree or Community College (1-2 yrs)Dance/ChoreographerRight AttendantFood Service ManagerFuneral DirectorHotellRestaurant ManagerRadiolTV Announcer & NewscasterRecreation AssistantTeacher AssistantTravel Agent

PROFESSIONAL: College, University or Graduate School (2-6 yrs or more)Accountant (Government) Management AnalystArt Director Musician & ComposerCity Manager Media SpecialistClergy PsychologistCoach/Sports Instructor Public AdministratorCounselor RadiolTV NewscasterEconomist Recreation Program DirectorEducational Administrator Social WorkerHotellRestaurant Manager Sports & Fitness Prog. CoordinatorInspector & Compliance Officer Substance Abuse CounselorInterpreter & Translator Teacher: Pre-School, Elementary, Secondary,Journalist Special Ed.Librarian Writer & Editor

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Human Services Course Sequence

CosmetologistLibrary Tech.

Middle School

Regular English orEnhanced 8th EnglishRegular 81n

• MathAlgebra I (81b

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Algebra I (7'h) Geom. (8)

glh Science RHSP -+

DAP -+

8'" History

Spanish 7'" & 8'"APSpan.nNo Foreign LanguageTechnology Applications


9ID Grade 10,n Grade U ID Grade 12m Grade

English I or English II or English III or English IV orPre-AP English I Pre AP English II AP English Lang ill AP Enl!lish Lit IVAlgebra I -+ Geometry or PAP-+ Algebra III MMA -+ Algebra II or PrecalGeometry or PAP -+ Algebra II or PAP-+ Pre-Cal or PAP -+ AP Caleulus (AB)

Algebra II or PAP -+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ APCaI (AB) -+ AP StatisticsAP Calculus BCAP Computer Sci.

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or pAp-+ Physics or IPC or PhysicsPrin of Tech I -+ Anat. & Physiology

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP-+ AP Env. Science,

Physics or PAP -+ AP Bio., AP Chern.,AP Physics

World Geography or World History or US History or AP Government or APPAP PAP Economics or APSpan II or AP Span. U Span III lAP Sp. ill Aeeounting ISpan Lit PAP

Span II or AP Sp. nSpan III lAP Sp. ill

Span I -+ Soan III lAP So. illTeen Lead/CCO Intro. Compo Sci. Adv. Compo Sci. &

Personal Family & Bus. Part I or Bus. Part n or AP

Development BClSI Computer ScieneeorBCISn

PE or Equivalent Health IComm. Dual Enrollment ESTA (P.E Waiver)Application orCATE

Art I or Equivalent PBlRecord keeping Fam. Health Needs! Dual Enrollment orIndividual Fam Life•• CATECDJP for Prtg.FSTINFS

Degreed ProCessional Careers(4 years or more)

City Manager InterpreterCounselor LibrarianEconomist MusicianEducational Adm. PsychologistTeacher RadiolTV

HotellRest Mgr. Social Worker10umalist WriterlEditor


TeclmieaIlCommunity College(1- 3 years)

ChoreographerFlight AttendantFood Service Mgr.Funeral DirectorTeacher Asst.Travel AgentActorChild Care WorkerCook/Chef


Advanced Measures Options:I. National Merit Commended or Higher2. AP Test. Score 3 or higher3. Tech Prep/Articulated Courses. 80% or better4. CollegelUniversity Course, B or Better

5. Original Research/Project

Pointers:*Patticipate in University Summer Camps'Take PSAT, PLAN (In 10" & II" Grade)*Take SAT. ACT, THEA (Spring Semester of IOd! grade)

Courses in bold may count for DAP measures.LEGEND:RHSP·Recommended High School ProgramDAP- Distinguished Achievement ProgramCATE~Career and Technology Education

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.INDUSTRIAL &ENGINEERING

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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING

Industrial and engineering technology careers involve working primarily withthings: machines, tools and materials, such as food, wood, metal or plastics.

This is for persons interested in solving problems usingtechnology. Industrial careers are vital to the efficientfunctioning of a society in the operation, maintenance andrepair of its equipment and machinery. Engineering careersinvolve designing and planning things used in the technicalfields.

If you answer "yes" to most of these questions, this selection may have a career for you!

• Do you like to work with yourhands?

• Do you like science and math?• Do you like to fix or repair

things?• Do you like to design and create

new things?• Do you like to do detailed

work?• Are you mechanically inclined?• Do you like to use your hands

and build things?• Are you curious about how

things work?

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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERINGAgriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesArchitectural & Construction TechnologiesArts & Communications TechnologiesInformation TechnologyManufacturing TechnologiesScience, Engineering & MathematicsTransportation, Distribution & Logistics

Computer PrograrmmerComputer Software EngineerCompUl«S~ AnalystConslIUdioa Ea!iaeerEIedriI:aIIEkdr EngineerEnviroameDla1 ScicnlistFashion Designea-Forester &: CoaservaJion ScientistIndustrial Designea-Interior DesignerLandscape ArchitectMechanical EngineerMedical & Scientific IllustratorPilot

ENTRY LEVEL: High School, Apprenticeship or On-the-job TrainingAmbulance AtlendantJDriver Highway Maintenance WorkerApparel Worker MachinistBroadcast Technician Nursery WorkerCamera Operator Plumber & Pipe FitterCarpenter Precision AssemblerConstruction Worker Printing Press OperatorDiesel Service Technician Sheet Metal WorkerDrafting Assistant Sound EngineerElectrician Tool & Die MakerFarmerlFarm Manager Truck DriverGraphic Designer Welder

TECHNICAL: Technical Certificate, Associate Degree or Community College (1-2 yrs)Aircraft Mechanic Engineering Tech.Auto Collision FarmerlFarm ManagerAutomotive Mechanic Instrumentation Tech.Biomedical Equipment Technician Laser Tech.Commercial Artist PhotographerComputer-Control Tool Programmer PilotComputer Programmer Production CoordinatorConstruction & Building Inspector Robotics Tech.Drafter Software DesignerElectronics Technician Travel Agent

Web Designer

PROFESSIONAL: College, University or Graduate School (2-6 yrs or more)Aerospace!Aeronautical EngineerAgricultural EngineerAgricultural ScientistAir-Traffic ControllerArchitectural EngineerBiological ScientistBiomedical EngineCartoonistChemical EngineerCinematographerCivil EngineerCommercial ArtistComputer EngineerComputer & Information Mgr.

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Industrial & Engineering Course Sequence

Degreed ProCessional Careers(4 'fears or more)

CarpenterElectricianGraphic Des.PlubmerTruck Driver

Middle School

Regular English orEnhanced gth EnglishRegular gth. MathAlgebra I (gth)Algebra I (7 th) Geom. (g)

gth Science RHSP-+

DAP -+

gw History

Spanish 7'" & g'"AP Spanish IINo Foreign LanguageTechnology Applications


9U1 Grade 10'0 Grade HID Grade lt~ Grade

English I or English II or English III or English IV orPre-AP English I Pre AP English II AP English Lang ill AP En"lish Lit IVAlgebra I -+ Geometry or PAP-+ Algebra III MMA -+ Algebra II or PrecalGeometry or PAP -+ Algebra II or PAP-+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ AP Calculus (AB)

Algebra II or PAP -+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ AP Cal (AD) -+ AP StatisticsAP Computer Sci.

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP-+ Physics or IPC or PhysicsPrin.of Tech I -+ Anat.& Physiology,

Biology or PAP -+ Chemistry or PAP-+ AP Bnv. Sci., AP Bio..

Physics or PAP -+AP Chern.,AP Physics

World Geography or World History or US History or AP Government or APPAP PAP Economics or APSpan II or AP Span. II Span III lAP Sp. m Accounting ISpan Lit PAP

Span II or AP Sp. IISpan III lAP Sp. m

Span I -+ Span III lAP SP. mTeen Lead/CCO Intro. to Intro.Comp.Sci.& Adv.Comp.Sci. &

EngineeringBus. Part I or Bus. Part II or APBCISI Computer Science

or BCIS IIPE or Equivalent Health IComm. Drafting BIMM

AoolicationArt I or Equivalent PE !Elective Metal Trades I Metal trades II

HVACI HVACIIAuto Tech I Auto Tech IIElectJComp.MalnLl ElectJComp.Maint.1I

Aerospace Eng. Computer Eng.Air Traffic Cont. Electronic Eng.Architect Mechnical Eng.Biomedical Eng. Petroleum Eng.Chemical Eng. Pilot

Civil Eng. Systems AnalystCommercial Artist


Technical/Community CoUege(I - 3 years)

MechanicsComputer Prog.DrafterElectronic Tech.Robotics Tech.Web Site DesignerInstrumentation Tech.Biomedical Equipment Tech

Advanced Measures Options:1. National Merit Commended or Higher2. AP Test. Score 3 or higher3. Tech Prep/Articulated Courses. 80% or better

4. CollegelUniversity Course. B or Better5. Original Research/Project

Pointers:*Panicipate in University Summer Camps·Take PSAT, PLAN (In 10" & II" Grade)·Take SAT. ACT. THEA (Spring Semeslerof 10" grade)


Courses in bold may count/or DAP measures.LEGEND:

RHSP-Recommended High School ProgramOAp· Distinguished Achievement ProgramCATE·Career and Technology Education

PERSONAL &PROTECT

SERVICES

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Personal and Protective Services is a rapidly growing career field. As thepopulation increases, the demand for these services also increases. Careers inthese areas are in high demand.

Protective services are those which provide for the safety andwell-being of our citizens and our animal population, such aspolice officers, Homeland Security personnel, security guards.Personal services are those careers that provide a service toindividuals, such as a lawyer, a cosmetologist, a pilot orprobation officer.

Ifyou answer "yes" to most ofthese questions, this selection may have acareer for you!

• Do you enjoy physical activity?• Can you follow procedures and orders?• Are you willing to take risks?• Can you be a team member?• Are you concerned for people's well-being

and safety?• Do you like working with people in social,

recreational and leisure environments?• Are you responsible and want to help people?• Do you like to travel?• Do you like to work with your mind as well

as your hands?• Are you willing to relocate with your job?

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LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITYGovernment & Public AdministrationLaw, Public Safety & Security

ENTRY LEVEL: High School, apprenticeship or On-the-job TrainingBailiffCorrection OfficerDispatcberFire InvestigatorsGuard

TECHNICAL: Technical Certificate, Associate Degree or Community College (1-2 yrs)FirefighterParalegal & Legal AssistantPolice OfficerSheriff

PROFESSIONAL: College, University or Graduate School (2-6 yrs or more)Accountant (Government)Court AdministratorCrime Scene InvestigatorCriminologist/Criminal JusticeFederal Law Enforcement Agent (FBI, DEA, CIA)Fish & Game WardenForensic ScientistJudgeLawyer: Criminal, Corporate, Insurance, Patent, Probate, Real Estate, TaxPark RangerParole & Probation OfficerU.S. Customs & Border Protection (Homeland Security)

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Personal and Protective Services Course Sequence

Fire InvestigatorGuard

Middle School

Regular English orEnhanced S'" En!!lishRegular S'". MathAlgebra I (S'h)Algebra I (7") Georn. (8)

S" Science RHSP -+

DAP -+

S'" History

Spanish 7'" & 8'" -+AP Spanisb II -+No Forei!!n Lan!!. -+Technology Applications


9lD Grade 10th Grade 11ID Grade 12ID Grade

English I or English II or English III or English IV orPre-AP En!!lish I Pre AP En!!lish II AP English Lang III AP En2lisb Lit IVAlgebra I -+ Geometry or PAP-+ Algebra III MMA -+ Algebra II or PrecalGeometry or PAP -+ Algebra II or PAP-+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ AP Calculus (AD)Algebra II or PAP -+ Pre-Calor PAP -+ AP Cal (AB) -+ AP Statistics

AP Calculus BCAP Como. Sci.

Biology or PAP -+ Chern. or PAP -+ Physics or IPC or PhysicsPrin. Of Tech I -+ Anat. & Physiology,

Biology or PAP -+ Chern. or PAP -+ AP Env. Science,Physics or PAP -+ AP Bio., AP Chern.,

APPhysics

World Geography or World History or US History or AP Government or APPAP PAP Economics or APSpan II or AP Span. II Span III lAP Sp III Dual Enrollment orSpan Lit PAP

Span II or AP Sp, IISpan III lAP Sp III CATE

Span I -+ Span III lAP Sp III

Teen Lead/CCO PEIRecord keeping Intro.Comp. Sci. & Adv. Compo Sci. &Bus; Part I or Bus. Part II or APBCrs I Computer Science

or BCrs IIPE or Equivalent Health IComm. Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment

Application or Accountim, I or AccountinR IIArt I or Equivalent Correctional TICJ Fundamentals of

Systems & Practices Criminal Law

Degreed Professional Careers(4 years or more)

Accountant JudgeCourt Adm, LawyerCriminologist Park RangerDistrict Attorney Parole Off.FBI, DEA, CIA Probation Off.

Fish/Game Warden Border PatrolForensic Scientist US Customs


Technical/Community College(1- 3 years)

FirefighterParalegalLegal AssistantPolice OfficerSheriffBailiffCorrection Off.Dispatcher


Advanced Measures Options:1. National Merit Commended or Higher2. AP Test. Score 3 or higher3. Tech PreplArticulated Courses. 80% or better

4. CoUegelUniversity Course. B or Better5. Original Research/Project

Pointers:*Participate in University Summer Camps'Take PSAT, PLAN (In 10· & II· Grade)*Take SAT. ACT. THEA (Spring Semester of lOth grade)

Courses in bold may count/or DAP measures.LEGEND:RHSP·Recommended High School ProgramDAP· Distinguished Achievement ProgramCATE-Career and Technology Education

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Hidalgo Early College High SchoolGraduation Requirements

For Students who entered Grade 9 in 2007-08 or later(Revised Summer '09)

* TAKS EXit Level Test must be passed m addilion to the 27 credits.

DisciplineRecommended High Distinguished

School Program Achievement Program(27 Credits) (27 Credits)

Ene:lish Lafilmae:e Arts 4 4

Mathematics 4 4

Science 4 4

Social Studies 3.5 3.5

Economics 0.5 0.5

Phvsical EducationlEauiv. 1 1.5

Health 0 0.5

Foreil1:n Lanl1:ual1:e 2 3

Fine Art I 1

Communication Aoolication 0.5 0.5

Technolol1:v Aoolications 0 1

Elective Courses 6.5 3.5. TOTAL

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS 27 27

Advanced Measures 0 4..

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Hidalgo High School 200 -200 _CREDIT CHECK

Nam e: _

ID Number: _Career Pathway: _

Career Major: _

Graduation Plan: . Number of Credits: _Post Graduation: . Years of Completion: _Prospective Graduate:_________ Class Rank:GT: SE: At Risk: Migrant: LEP:

College Hours: SAT: _

Subm itled Transcript:_______ ACT: _THEA: R M W FASFA: _

Applied to College/University: _

CRS2SI12thCRS2Sl11thCRS2Sl10thCR

Graduation Requirem ents:9th Sl S2 ... ._... .. -- _.. ..~.. _. -- _.. ..... _. -- _..

Enalish I Enalish 11 Enalish III English IVAlgebra I Geometrv Algebra II Pre-CalculusBioloav Chemistry Physics/IPC ScienceWorld Geo. World History U.S. Hist. Econom ics/Gov!.

PE.1.5 ~~Health 0.5 Additional Com ponents: 4.5/3.5Comm. ADD. 0.5 Electives: CR Electives: CR TAKS: ELABCIS 11.0 1 ------------ ---- 7 ------------ --- MKe.vboardina 0.5 2 ____________ ---- B ------------ --- SSFine Arts 1.0 3 ------------ ---- 9 ------------ --- SciSpanish I 4 ------------ ---- 10 ------------ ---Spanish II 5 ------------ ---- 11 ------------ ---Spanish III 6 _______________ ---- 12 -------------- ----Distinguished Achievement Program Extra Measures: Original research project (Maximum of 2)

_____ Advanced Placement Exam (3 or higher) (Junior Vear Results)

______ PSAT Score ranking student as: Commended Student, National Hispanic Scholar

(College Board), or National Achievement Program for Outstanding Negro

Student (NMSC) (All recognitions count as only one measure) (Junior Vear Testing

_____ College courses grade of 3.0 or higher including tech prep programs (Junior or Senior Vear)

Notes: .

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Date Reviewed: _ Student's Signature: _ Counselor's Signature: _~1

Hidalgo Early College High School Educational Plan

Name _ ID# _ Grade. _

This is a tentative plan to help give you. your parents, and your school some direction as you progress through high school. As you fill in your plan. remember that it is only a plan and should be revisited as needed to ensure youreducational success throughout your fouT years in high school. Plan carefully and select academic courses and electives that will support your interests. career goals. and post-high school plans.

Credits Required for Promotion to Next Grade: 10th• 5 credits l1 th

_ 12 credits 12th• 18 credits

D IndustriallEngineeringD Health Sciences D Human Services o Personal & Protective Services

D Distinguished Achievement Plan

Graduation: 27 credits

D RecommendedD Minimum

Career Pathway: D Business

Career Major Graduation Plan:

Post -Secondary Plan: D Two-Year College D Four-Year College D Military D Technical D WorkForce

College of Choice 1. _ 2. _ 3. _

Tech Prep: D Yes (Must complete two or more state-approved CATE Courses) DNo

Student's Signature: _ Parent's Signature:

Grade 9 - Grade 10 - Gradell _-_ Grade 12 --- -- --Subject Semi Sem2 Subject Semi Sem2 Subject Semi Sem2 Subiect Semi Sem2

English I English n English ill English IVAlgebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-CalculusBiology Chemistry PhysicslIPCIP Tech 4tn ScienceWorIdGeo. WorId History U.S. History Govt.lEco.

Total Credits for 9 Year Total Credits forlO Year Total Credits for 11 Year Total Credits for 12th Year

The Hidalgo ISO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in providing education services. The principal has been designated to coordinate compliance with thenondiscrimination of requirements of Title IX and to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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General College Information• www.collegenet.com• www.mapping-your-future.org• www.petersons.com• www.collegeboard.com• www.act.orgldiscover/login

College Testing and Preparation• www.collegeboard.com• www.act.org• www.petersons.com

Scholarship Web Sites• www.gocollege.com• www.college-scholarships.com• www.fastweb.com• www.scholarshipexperts.com• www.collegefunds.net• www.act.org

College Searches• www.globalcomputing.com• www.allaboutcollege.com• www.act.org/discover/login

Student Financial Information• www.studentaid.ed.gov• www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.salliemae.com• www.studentloan.com• www.nelliemae.com

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