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Keller ISD Graduation Plan

Subject Area CreditsEnglish Language Arts Four Credits

• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course

Math Four Credits • Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II• Endorsement Advanced Math

Science Four Credits• Biology• Advanced Science Course• Advanced Science Course• Endorsement Advanced Science

Social Studies Four Credits• World Geography• World History• US History• Government/Economics

Keller ISD Graduation Program

Graduation Program (Cont.)

Course Credits

World Languages 2 credits

Physical Education 1 credit

Fine Art 1 credit

21st Century Skills .5 credit

Electives 5.5 credits

ENDORSEMENTSArts & Humanities * Business & Industry Public Services STEM

American Sign LanguageArt and LiteratureBandChoirCreative WritingDanceFrenchGermanHistoryLatinOrchestraPianoSocial SciencesSpanishTechnical TheatreTheatre ProductionVisual Arts: DrawingVisual Arts: Electronic MediaVisual Arts: PaintingVisual Arts: Sculpture

Animation

Architectural Design

Audio Video Production

Automotive Technology

Broadcast Journalism *

Business

Career Preparation

Computer Maintenance

Computer Programming

Construction Management

Culinary Arts

Cybersecurity

Debate *

Fashion Design

Finance

Graphic Design

Interior Design

Marketing

Newspaper *

Veterinary Studies

Yearbook *

Child Guidance

Cosmetology

Counseling and Mental Health

Court Law

Education and Training

Health Science: Biomedicine

Health Science: Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Science: Clinical Rotations

Health Science: Emergency Medical Technician

Health Science: Pharmacy

Health Science: Sports Medicine

Law Enforcement

Military Science (ROTC) *

Biology *

Calculus *

Chemistry *

Engineering

Environmental Science *

Physics *

Space Science *

Statistics *

Multidisciplinary Studies

*denotes non-CTE pathway(s)

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation

EIC (Local)

WHAT COURSESCOUNT?

English 1English 2 English 3 English 4

Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2

World Geography or AP Human Geography World HistoryUS HistoryGovernment Economics

Biology ChemistryPhysics

Language Level 1 Language Level 2

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Academic Level = 4.0 Max

Pre-AP/Dual Level = 4.5 Max

AP Level = 5.0 Max

High school courses listed above taken in middle school count in the calculation.

Each semester students will receive a top10% cut-off GPA.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Distinguished Level of Achievement

Requirements:

u Endorsement

u Algebra 2

Performance Acknowledgments

Earned through:

u Dual Credit

u AP Test Scores

u PSAT, SAT, ACT Scores

u Certifications/Licensures

u Bi-literacy/Bilingualism

Distinguished is required under Top 10% automatic admission law.

What do 4-Year Universities want?

n Algebra II

n Chemistry

n Physics

Recommended

For students with 4-Year University goals, it is best to consult with the university as to their entrance requirements.

Portrait of a Keller ISD Graduate

College and Career Ready

Distinguished

Endorsement4 credits

Foundation22 Credits

Minimum 26 State Credits to Graduate

SAMPLE 4-YR PLAN

Endorsements: STEM, Multidisciplinary

Organizations: Skills USA, Robotics, Spanish Club, etc.

Performance Acknowledgements: AP Tests

GRADE1

ENGLISH2

MATH3

SCIENCE4

SOCSTUD5

PATHWAY6

ELECTIVE7

ELECTIVE8

ELECTIVE

9 ENGLISHIPAP GEOMETRY PAP BIOLOGYPAP WORLDGEOGRAPHYPAP

PATHWAY:IntrotoEngineeringDesign

ProfessionalCommunications/TouchSystemDataEntry

Athletics Athletics

10 ENGLISHII PAP ALGEBRA2PAP CHEMISTRY PAP WORLDHISTORYAP

PATHWAY:PrinciplesofEngineering

Art1 Athletics Spanish 1PAP

11 ENGLISHIII AP PRE-CALCULUSPAP

PHYSICS AP1 USHISTORY AP PATHWAY:AerospaceEngineering

PATHWAY:Robotics 1

Athletics Spanish2PAP

12 ENGLISHIVAP CALCULUS AP ELECTIVE GOVERNMENTAPECONOMICSAP

PATHWAY:PracticuminSTEM

PATHWAY:PracticuminSTEM

Athletics Spanish 3PAP

Each Block = 1 credit

Endorsements: Arts and Humanities, Public Service, Multidisciplinary

Organizations: German Club, HOSA, BAND

Performance Acknowledgements – Dual Credit, Certifications, AP Tests

GRADE1

ENGLISH2

MATH3

SCIENCE4

SOCSTUD5

PATHWAY6

ELECTIVE7

ELECTIVE8

ELECTIVE

9 ENGLISHI ALGEBRA1 BIOLOGY PAP WORLDGEOGRAPHY

PATHWAY:MedicalTerminology

ProfessionalCommunications/TouchSystemDataEntry

German1 BAND1– PESubstitutionFall

10 ENGLISHII GEOMETRY CHEMISTRYPAP

WORLDHISTORY

PATHWAY:HealthScienceTheory

ELECTIVE German2 BAND 2– PESubstitutionFall

11 ENGLISHIIIDUAL

ALGEBRA2 PHYSICS AP1 USHISTORYDUAL

PATHWAY:Anatomy&Physiology–(Also countsas4th Science)

PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIClinicalRotations

PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIClinicalRotations

BAND3

12 ENGLISHIVDUAL

PRE-CALCULUS ELECTIVE GOVERNMENTDUALECONOMICSDUAL

PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIIClinicalRotations

PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIIClinicalRotations

German3 BAND 4

SAMPLE 4-YR PLAN

REGISTRATION TIMELINEENDORSEMENT SELECTION

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4-YEAR PLANS MODULE 7 DECEMBER 3-14

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