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Keller ISD Graduation Plan

What is it?

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

• English, Fine Arts, Social Studies, World LanguagesArts and Humanities

• Agriculture, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audio Video, Business Communications, Management, Administration, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution, Logistics

Business and Industry

• Select courses from the curriculum of each Endorsement areaand earn credits in a variety of advanced course from multiple content areas of AP courses or 4 credits of Dual coursesMultidisciplinary

• Education, Training, Government, Health Science, Human Services, Law Enforcement, Security, Military SciencePublic Service

• Science, Engineering, Math

STEM

ENDORSEMENTS

EIC

Rank and GPA CalculationKeller ISD is currently proposing a policy that would change how the grade point average and rank process is completed for current middle school students.

We will continue to gather feedback and bring you the most up to date information concerning this policy.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Distinguished Level of Achievement

Requirements:• Endorsement • Algebra 2

Performance Acknowledgment

Earned through:• Dual Credit• AP Test Scores• PSAT, SAT, ACT Scores• Certifications/LicensuresDistinguished is

required under Top 10% automatic admission law.

Portrait of a Keller ISD Graduate

College and Career Ready

Distinguished

Endorsement4 credits

Foundation22 Credits

Minimum 26 State Credits to Graduate

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.

SAMPLE SCH

EDU

LE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 English I/ Pre-

AP

Biology Pre-AP

W. Geography/ Pre-AP

Geometry Pre-AP

Spanish 1/ Pre-

AP

Professional Communications/ Elective

Athletics Athletics

10 English II/ Pre-

AP

ChemistryPre-AP

W.HistoryAP

Algebra 2 / Pre-AP

Spanish 2/ Pre-

AP

Intro to Engineering

Design

BusinessInfo Mgmt

I

Athletics

11 AP English

III

Physics Pre-AP

US History/

AP

Pre Calculus Pre-AP

Spanish 3/ Pre-

AP

Principles of Engineering

BusinessInfo Mgmt

2

Athletics

12 AP English

IV

Scientific Research

and Design

Govt+Econ/ AP

Engineering Math

Spanish 4 AP

Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Design and Dev.

Athletics

Endorsements: Arts and Humanities, STEM, Multidisciplinary

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

SAMPLE SCH

EDU

LE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 English 1 Pre-

AP

Biology World Geograph

y

Algebra I Pre-AP

German1

Principles of Law, Public

Safety

Professional

Communications/ Elective

Dance I

10 English 2 Pre-

AP

Chemistry World History AP

Geometry German 2

Law Enforcement

1

Elective AerobicActivitie

s

11 English 3 Dual

Forensic Science

US History Dual

Algebra 2 German 3

Law Enforcement

II

Elective Dance II

12 English 4 Dual

Scientific Research & Design

Government Dual/

Economics Dual

Pre-Calculus

German 4

Practicum in Law

Practicum in Law

Dance III

Endorsements: Arts and Humanities, Public Service, Multidisciplinary

Organizations: German Club, FCCLA, Law, Dual

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Public Service EndorsementProgram of Study Course Sequence

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Law Enforcement

Principles of Law, Public Safety,

Security & Corrections (1 Credit)

Law Enforcement I(1 Credit) Recommended

Prerequisite:

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Security &

Corrections

Law Enforcement II (1 Credit) Recommended

Prerequisite:Law Enforcement I

Practicum of Law Law, Public Safety, Security

& Corrections (2 Credits)

Recommended Prerequisite:

2 credits in law courses

STEM EndorsementProgram of Study Course Sequence

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Engineering

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) (1 Credit)

Principles of Engineering (1 Credit)

Recommended Prerequisite

Introduction to Engineering Design

Digital Electronics OR Aerospace Engineering

(1 Credit)Recommended Prerequisite:

Principles of Engineering

Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

(1 Credit) Recommended Prerequisite

3 credits of Engineering courses

Foundation with Endorsement (Distinguished Level of Achievement)Core Course Sequence

Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Electives

9th English I Algebra I Biology World GeographyFine Arts (1 Credit)

World Languages(2 Credits)

P.E.(1 Credit)

21st Century Skills(.5 Credit)

10th English II Geometry Chemistry World History

11th English III Algebra II Physics U.S. History

12th Advanced English

CourseAdvanced 4th

MathAdvanced 4th

ScienceGovernment /

Economics

Course sequence is dependent upon prior credits completed in middle school.

Keller ISD Website

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