8th Grade Course Guide

Prosper ISD Graduation Plans Guide for the Class of 2020

Table of Contents Graduation Plan Overview ...................................................page 3 Directions............................................................................. page 5 Advanced Math and Science courses...................................page 6 STEM ............................................................................................. page 7 Engineering Computer Science Science Mathematics

Business & Industry ........................................................................................... page 14 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Animation Arts, AV Technology and Communications (Video Production) Business Management and Administration Finance Hospitality and Tourism (Culinary Arts) Marketing Transportation and Logistics (Automotive) Debate Newspaper Yearbook

Public Services ........................................................................................... page 21 Education and Training Health Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Arts & Humanities ........................................................................................... page 26 Social Studies Languages Other Than English Fine Arts

Multidisciplinary ........................................................................................... page 31

Performance Acknowledgments........................................page 36 Worksheet.......................................................................... page 38 Rev. 1/11/16 Prosper ISD

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New Graduation Plans 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.

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?

Directions 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 website.

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.

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Foundation Coursework Advanced Mathematics Courses 3rd Credit • Math Models and Applications or Algebra II 4th 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 2019

Advanced Science Courses 2nd Credit • Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) • Chemistry 3nd 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 6

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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Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

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.

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Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) English - 4 credits 1. English I 2. English II 3. English III 4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III (Newspaper or Yearbook) Mathematics - 4 credits 1. Algebra I 2. Geometry 3. Algebra II 4. Advanced Math Science - 4 credits 1. Biology 2. Chemistry 3. Physics 4. Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 credits 1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History 4. 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. *Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.

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Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Choose one of the following for STEM endorsement.

STEM (Engineering) Courses for STEM Endorsement 3 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 Science Courses for STEM Endorsement 5 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 10

Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Math Courses for STEM Endorsement 5 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 Computer Science Courses for STEM Endorsement Coherent 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 plans Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

“Engineering� STEM endorsement Sample 4 year plan 9th Grade 1. English I 2. Geometry (Algebra I 8th grade) 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Art 1 6. Athletics 7. Spanish I 8. Concepts of Engineering 10th Grade 1. English II 2. Algebra II 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Athletics 6. Spanish II 7. Engineering Design and Presentation 8. Elective

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11th Grade 1. English III 2. Precalculus 3. Physics 4. U.S. History 5. Athletics 6. Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation 7. Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation (2 Periods) 8. Elective 12th Grade 1. English IV 2. AP Calculus AB 3. Environmental Systems 4. Government and Economics 5. Athletics 6. Practicum in Engineering Design and Presentation 7. Practicum in Engineering Design and Presentation (2 periods) 8. Elective

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

“Computer Science� STEM endorsement Sample 4 year plan 9th Grade 1. English II 2. Geometry (Algebra I 8th grade) 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Dance 1 6. Band 7. Spanish 1 8. Pre-AP Computer Science 10th Grade 1. English III 2. Algebra II 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Band 6. Spanish II 7. AP Computer Science A 8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III 2. Precalculus 3. Physics 4. U.S. History 5. Band 6. Ind Study - Adv Computer Graphics 7. Mobile App Development 8. Elective 12th Grade 1. English IV 2. AP Calculus AB 3. AP Physics C 4. Government and Economics 5. Band 6. Ind Study of Programing Languages 7. Elective 8. Elective

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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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Endorsements Business and Industry

Business & 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.

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Endorsements Business and Industry English - 4 credits 1. English I 2. English II 3. English III 4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III Mathematics - 4 credits 1. Algebra I 2. Geometry 3. Algebra II 4. Advanced Math Science - 4 credits 1. Biology 2. IPC or Advanced Science 3. Advanced Science 4. Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 credits 1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History 4. 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.

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

Endorsements Business and Industry

Choose one of the following for Business and Industry endorsement.

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement 3 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) Arts, AV Technology and Communications Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement 3 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)

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Endorsements Business and Industry Business Management and Administration Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement 3 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 Endorsement 3 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)

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Hospitality and Tourism Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement 3 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)

Endorsements Business and Industry Marketing Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement 3 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) Transportation and Distribution Courses for Business and Industry Endorsement 3 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 Endorsement 4 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) 19

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

Business Management , Business and Industry endorsement Sample 4 year plan 9th Grade 1. English I 2. Algebra I 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Art 1 6. Athletics 7. Spanish I 8. Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

11th Grade 1. English III 2. Algebra II 3. Physics 4. U.S. History 5. Athletics 6. Business Law/Human Resource Management 7. Accounting I 8. Elective

10th Grade 1. English II 2. Geometry 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Athletics 6. Spanish II 7. Business Information Management I 8. Elective

12th Grade 1. English IV 2. Stats and Risk Management 3. Environmental Systems 4. Government and Economics 5. Athletics 6. Business Management 7. Business Info Mgmt II 8. Elective

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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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Endorsements Public Services

Public 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.

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Endorsements Public Services English - 4 credits 1. English I 2. English II 3. English III 4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III Mathematics - 4 credits 1. Algebra I 2. Geometry 3. Algebra II 4. Advanced Math Science - 4 credits 1. Biology 2. IPC or Advanced Science 3. Advanced Science 4. Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 credits 1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History 4. 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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Endorsements Public Services

Choose one of the following for Public Services endorsement.

Education and Training 3 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)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security 3 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)

Health Science Courses for STEM Endorsement 3 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) 24

Endorsements Public Services “Education and Training” Public Services endorsement Sample 4 year plan 9th Grade 1. English I 2. Algebra I 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Art 1 6. Athletics 7. Spanish 1 8. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism/Professional Communications 10th Grade 1. English II 2. Geometry 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Athletics 6. Spanish 2 7. Human Growth and Development 8. Elective

11th Grade 1. English III 2. Algebra II 3. Physics 4. U.S. History 5. Athletics 6. Ready, Set, Teach 7. Ready, Set, Teach (2 periods) 8. Elective 12th Grade 1. English IV 2. Advanced Quantitative Reasoning 3. Environmental Systems 4. Government and Economics 5. Athletics 6. Ready, Set, Teach 2 7. Ready, Set, Teach 2 (2 periods) 8. Elective

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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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Endorsements Arts and Humanities

Arts & 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.

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Endorsements Arts and Humanities English - 4 credits 1. English I 2. English II 3. English III 4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III Mathematics - 4 credits 1. Algebra I 2. Geometry 3. Algebra II 4. Advanced Math Science - 4 credits 1. Biology 2. IPC or Advanced Science 3. Advanced Science 4. Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 credits 1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History 4. 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.

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Endorsements Arts and Humanities

Choose one of the following for Arts and Humanities Endorsement Five Social Studies Courses 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 Coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts • Art I • Sculpture • Drawing & Design • AP Art 2-D Design • Painting • AP Art 3-D Design • Printmaking • AP Art Drawing Portfolio • Ceramics • AP Art History • • • •

Jazz Band I, II, III, IV • Percussion I, II, III, IV Wind Ensemble I, II, III, IV • AP Music Theory Symphonic Band I, II, III,IV • Color Guard/Winter Concert Band I, II, III, IV 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

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Endorsements Arts and Humanities Symphonic Band , Arts and Humanities endorsement Sample 4 year plan 9th Grade 1. English I 2. Algebra I 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Symphonic Band I 6. Athletics 7. Spanish 1 8. Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 10th Grade 1. English II 2. Geometry 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Athletics 6. Spanish 2 7. Symphonic Band II 8. Elective

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11th Grade 1. English III 2. Algebra II 3. Physics 4. U.S. History 5. Athletics 6. Symphonic Band III 7. Elective 8. Elective 12th Grade 1. English IV 2. Precalculus 3. Environmental Systems 4. Government and Economics 5. Athletics 6. Symphonic Band IV 7. Elective 8. Elective

Do Multidisciplinary studies interest you?

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

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Endorsements Multidisciplinary

Multidisciplinary 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.

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Endorsements Multidisciplinary English - 4 credits 1. English I 2. English II 3. English III 4. English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, Business English, Debate III, Literary Genres or Advanced Journalism III Mathematics - 4 credits 1. Algebra I 2. Geometry 3. Advanced Math 4. Advanced Math Science - 4 credits 1. Biology 2. IPC or Advanced Science 3. Advanced Science 4. Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 credits 1. World Geography 2. World History 3. U.S. History 4. 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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Endorsements Multidisciplinary

Choose one of the following for 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 • 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.

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Endorsements Multidisciplinary Multidisciplinary endorsement Sample 4 year plan 9th Grade 1. English I 2. Geometry 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. Symphonic Band I 6. Athletics 7. Spanish 1 8. Elective

11th Grade 1. AP English III 2. Precalculus 3. Physics 4. AP U.S. History 5. Athletics 6. Symphonic Band III 7. Elective 8. Elective

10th Grade 1. English II 2. Algebra II 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Athletics 6. Spanish 2 7. Symphonic Band II 8. Elective

12th Grade 1. AP English IV 2. AP Calculus AB 3. AP Physics C 4. Government and Economics 5. Athletics 6. Symphonic Band IV 7. Elective 8. Elective

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Performance Acknowledgments A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student’s diploma and transcript in the following ways: 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 Outstanding Performance on an AP Exam - A score of 3 or above on a College Board advanced placement exam.

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.

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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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Personal Graduation Plan Overview Endorsement Selected: STEM

Business & Industry

Arts & Humanities

Public Services

Multidisciplinary

Endorsement Courses - (4 credits)

Course 1

Mathematics - 4 credits (Algebra II required)

Algebra I

Geometry

Course 2

Advanced Math (choose 1)

Course 3

Algebra II

Course 4

Precalculus

Math Models English Language Arts - 4 credits

AP Computer Science

English I

Advanced Math (choose 1)

English II

Algebra II

English III

Precalculus

Advanced English (choose 1)

AP Computer Science

English IV (inc AP)

AQR

Debate III AP Statistics

Independent Study in

AP Calculus AB

Journalism

Statistics & Risk Mgmt

Literary Genres Engineering Math

Business English

Statistics

Adv Journalism III

College Prep Math (Newspaper or Yearbook)

Discrete Math

Social Studies- 4 credits

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

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Languages Other Than English - 2 credits

Spanish French American Sign Language Computer Science

Student Name ID Expected Graduation Date

Prosper ISD

STAAR EOC Checklist

Science- 4 credits

English I English II Algebra I

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

US History Biology

Fine Arts- 1 credit

Art

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

Physical Education - 1 credit

Physical Education (includes

athletics and some fine arts courses)

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

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