Welcome Class of 2023 Future Freshman Information Night 2019
State End-of-Course Testing Requirements The following 5 end-of-course (EOC) assessments are required: • English I • English II • Algebra I • Biology • US History The student must pass each of the five EOC assessments to meet state graduation requirements.
The Foundation High School Program: Basic Information • Beginning in 9 th grade, school personnel will meet with students and parents to develop a Personal Graduation Plan outlining the student’s course of study. • If you haven’t already done so. Please, schedule your PGP meeting tonight prior to leaving. • The Personal Graduation Plan will be reviewed each year and must be signed by the parent.
Course Requirements for the FHSP + Endorsement English – 4 credits Language Other Than English – 2 credits • Credits must be in the same language • English I, II, III, and an • Spanish, and Italian with HHS teacher additional/advanced English ASL is offered on-line • Math – 4 credits Native speakers may test out of up to two • • Algebra I, Geometry, and 2 credits of foreign language additional/advanced math courses Science – 4 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit • Biology, and one course from IPC, or Physical Education – 1 credit Chemistry, or Physics, and 2 additional/advanced sciences + Endorsement additional endorsement electives of your choice Social Studies – 4 credits • US History, .5 credit government, .5 26 credits required for graduation credit Economics, World History and World Geography No longer required as of the 2017-18 school year: 16 core class credits • T echnology – 2 credits • .5 Health .5 Speech •
Huffman ISD GPA Policy • Only core courses will be included in the GPA calculation for local class ranking purposes. • *A list of courses that are included in GPA calculation can be found in the course catalog • Course will be weighted according to the following: • On level academic courses = 4.0 • Pre AP & Dual Credit courses = 5.0 • AP courses = 6.0
AP Courses vs. Dual Credit • Advanced Placement • Dual Credit • 2 nd and 3 rd quarter • Top quarter of class students • 4 year college bound students • Credits are transferable to state schools • GPA points — 6.0 • Credits may not transfer • A grade of 3 or higher on to private schools the AP test is accepted • GPA points — 5.0 at universities across the US • Community College bound students
College Bound Students • Should take Algebra II • Should take Physics
The Foundation High School Program: Basic Information • All students must declare an endorsement in one of 5 areas at the time of entry into 9 th grade. • Students will have the opportunity to change the endorsement but it can become difficult to change an endorsement during the junior and senior year. • The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent.
Endorsement Options An endorsement requires a focused study in one or more • Public Service areas of student interest. There • Business & Industry are many benefits to earning an • STEM endorsement, including: Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Richer student engagement, • • Multidisciplinary and • Arts & Humanities Better preparation for the • student in continuing their education beyond high school and/or entering the workforce.
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math STEM requires completion of Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics. The STEM endorsement includes courses of study related to: • Advanced science courses beyond Chemistry and Physics; or • Advanced math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; or • A cross-disciplinary study of advanced math and advanced science; or • Computer Science / Computer Programming
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Endorsement 10 Top Paying Careers Average Entry-Level Experienced Occupation Wage Wage Wage Petroleum Engineer $60.85 $33.20 $74.67 Geoscientist $59.48 $31.01 $73.72 Natural Sciences Manager $56.72 $36.31 $66.93 Agricultural Engineer $51.10 $27.34 $61.49 Physicist $45.96 $24.46 $56.71 Civil Engineer $40.41 $24.54 $48.34 Biochemist $38.95 $20.82 $48.01 Atmospheric & Space Scientist $32.76 $12.44 $42.92 Materials Scientist $34.84 $19.40 $42.56 Biomedical Engineer $29.15 $18.17 $34.64
Business & Industry (1 of 2) • The Business & Industry endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster, selected from: • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Ag Mechanics • Animal Science • Construction • Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications • Business Management and Administration • Finance • Hospitality and Tourism • Information Technology A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.
Business & Industry (2 of 2) • The Business & Industry endorsement may also be earned through the completion of four (4) English electives, including: • Three (3) levels in one field of journalism o Newspaper; or o Yearbook; or • Three (3) levels in either o Debate; or o Oral Interpretation A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a progressive sequence of 3 levels in one of the bulleted courses of study, plus one additional English elective.
Business & Industry Endorsement 10 Top Paying Careers Average Entry-Level Experienced Occupation Wage Wage Wage Chief Executive $79.81 $7.00 NA Financial Manager $53.95 $26.47 $89.93 Sales Manager $49.80 $24.47 $88.28 Agent/Mgr of Artists, Performers $41.86 $9.06 $86.41 Human Resources Manager $51.37 $30.11 $85.95 General Operations Manager $51.86 $21.15 $86.39 Training & Development Manager $50.85 $26.33 $80.10 Management Specialist $42.71 $20.89 $68.50 Property Manager $31.57 $14.10 $56.45 Public Relations Manager $64.89 $30.50 $72.92
Public Services • The Public Services endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster, selected from: • Education and Training • Health Sciences • Cosmetology • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security • JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) A Public Services endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.
Public Service Endorsement 10 Top Paying Careers Average Entry-Level Experienced Occupation Wage Wage Wage Physician $111.49 $55.30 $226.00 Dentist $73.82 $36.28 $92.60 Chiropractor $36.20 $17.03 $45.78 Medical & Health Services Manager $32.24 $23.60 $45.56 Sales Engineers $45.24 $27.82 $53.94 Pharmacists $52.23 $42.68 $57.09 Medical Scientist $25.97 $16.61 $30.65 Physical Therapist $37.56 $26.25 $43.52 Dental Hygenist $32.02 $23.87 $36.10 Nurse $29.70 $22.04 $33.53
Arts & Humanities • The Arts & Humanities endorsement may be earned through completion of at least one of the following: • Five courses in social studies; or • Two levels/credits of one language in a Language Other than English; and two levels/credits of a second language in a Language Other than English; or • A progressive sequence of four credits, selected from one or two Fine Arts disciplines, including Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre
Arts and Humanities Endorsement 10 Top Paying Careers Average Entry-Level Experienced Occupation Wage Wage Wage Art Director $38.59 $21.65 $47.06 Broadcast News Analyst $37.44 $12.15 $80.00 Directors and Producers $32.54 $12.09 $55.61 Film and Video Editors $31.63 $12.06 $41.41 Media/Communications Equip $29.45 $10.72 $37.63 T echnical Writers $28.24 $18.63 $33.05 Public Relations Specialist $27.37 $15.33 $33.39 Commercial & Industrial Designers $26.19 $15.67 $31.45 Writers and Authors $26.14 $14.93 $31.74 Multimedia Animator and Artist $25.36 $22.86 $37.63
Multidisciplinary Studies • The Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement requires completion of at least one of the following: Four additional/advanced credits, from within one endorsement area • or from various endorsement areas, that prepare the student to either successfully enter postsecondary education without the need • for remediation; or successfully enter the workforce. • Four credits in each : English Language Arts (must include a • traditional English IV), Math, Science (must include Chemistry and/or Physics), and Social Studies; or Four AP or dual credit courses, selected from English Language Arts, • Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts or LOTE.
Thinking Ahead: Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) • A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful completion of: • All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus • The requirements of at least one endorsement, including Algebra II among the required math credits, and • A fourth science credit • • • A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.
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