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McKinney ISD Endorsement
Guide
INTRODUCTION
When the 83rd Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 into law, high school graduation plans changed for all students who will be freshmen during the 2014-15 school year and thereafter. The bill provides more flexibility for high school students to pursue either higher education or a career. House Bill 5 established a single graduation plan, the Foundation High School Program (FHSP). Students will also have the opportunity to build on the FHSP by earning Endorsements, Performance Acknowledgements, and a Distinguished Level of Achievement. Students will need to declare their preferred endorsement areas, in writing, by the beginning of their 9th grade year. Students will be able to change their endorsement at any time. An endorsement is basically an opportunity for students to select a “major” during their high school career. An endorsement can be earned by taking additional courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or by taking additional non-CTE courses specified within the endorsement requirements.
For the purpose of this document and entire list of courses available to students in McKinney ISD, please refer to the Academic Planning Guide on the McKinney ISD website.
The endorsement areas are: ! Arts & Humanities! Business & Industry! Multidisciplinary! Public Service! Science, Technology, Engineer & Math (STEM)
NOTE: To earn the STEM endorsement students MUST take Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics
MISD offers courses to meet endorsements in all areas (refer to the APG on MISD website for list of available courses). There are specific course requirements in the foundation curriculum based on the Endorsement selected.
This guide contains an overview of graduation requirements for the FHSP; endorsement options in both Non- Career and Technology Education (Non-CTE) and Career and Technical (CTE) pathways; side-by-side core course requirements for each endorsement; and, helpful hints for selecting an endorsement. Course lists for each endorsement (both Non-CTE and CTE) with grade level and credit values.
MCKINNEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 5 Graduation Plans - Students entering Gr. 9 in 2014-15
• 4 Credits ENGLISH - English I,II,III, Advanced English(MISD recommendation is English IV)
• 4 Credits MATH - Algebra 1, Geometry, two credits inadvance Math course (MISD recommends Algebra II whichis the Distinguished level of Achievement)
• 4 Credits *SCIENCE - One credit must be Biology, onecredit in IPC/Chemistry/or Physics, and two credits in anyadvanced science course (*subject to prerequisites)
• 4 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES (MISD) - World Geography,World History, US History, Government, Economics
• 2 Credits LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH orCOMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• 1 Credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• 1 Credit FINE ARTS
• 0.5 Credit HEALTH (MISD)
• 0.5 Credit SPEECH (MISD) - Professional communications
• 5 Credits in **ELECTIVES - (may include CTE orcerti�cation courses)
**Credit requirement speci�c to at least one endorsement.
McKinney ISD highly recommends students to minimally complete this Foundation plan to ensure college readiness
Foundation + Endorsements - 26 Credits
• 4 Credits ENGLISH - English I,II,III, English IV or higher(MISD recommendation)
• 4 Credits MATH - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, onecredit in an advanced math course
• 4 Credits *SCIENCE - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (MISDrecommendation) and one credit in any advanced sciencecourse (*subject to prerequisites)
• 4 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES (MISD) - World Geography,World History, US History, Government, Economics
• 2 Credits LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH orCOMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• 1 Credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• 1 Credit FINE ARTS
• 0.5 Credit HEALTH (MISD)
• 0.5 Credit SPEECH (MISD) - Professional communications
• 5 Credits in **ELECTIVES - (may include CTE orcerti�cation courses)
**Credit requirement speci�c to at least oneendorsement.
Students wishing to apply for automatic admission to colleges or universities must complete this plan
Distinguished Level Of Achievement - 26 Credits
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
*Must have Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics
CTE:• Science, Technology,Engineering Math (STEM)
Non-CTE:• Computer Science
courses• Advance Math courses
• Advance Science courses
CTE:• Ag, Food, Natural Resources• Architecture & Construction• Arts, Audio, Video Technology
Communications• Business, Marketing &
Finance• Transportation, Distribution
Logistics
Non-CTE:
• 4 Additional English electives
PUBLIC SERVICES
CTE:• Health Sciences• Education & Training• Human Services• Law, Public Safety,
Corrections, and Security
Non-CTE:• Junior Reserve O�cer
Training (JROTC)
Additional courses in:
• Social studies
• Languages other thanEnglish
• Fine Arts
ARTS & HUMANITIES MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
*STEM
Endorsements (Students can select courses from Career & Technical Education (CTE) or Non-CTE)
Select courses from the curriculum of each of the other endorsement areas;
Credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas
su�cient to complete the distinguished level of
achievement under the foundation program
State Assessments Required for Graduation
English I
English II
Algebra I
US History
Biology
Performance Acknowledgments
• Outstanding Performance:Dual credit course work, bilingualism/bi-literacy; College AP exams, PSAT, ACTor SAT scores
• Certi�cation:Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certi�cation or license
Performance Acknowledgements
Students can earn a performance acknowledgement on their transcript for outstanding
performance by successfully completing the following:
Dual Credit – 12 college hours with a grade of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Bilingualism/Bi-Literacy – complete all ELA requirements with a 80 or higher and one of the following:
• 3 credits in the same “Languages Other Than English” with a 80 orhigher
• Successful completion of a level IV LOTE with a 80 or higher• completion of 3 credits in a foundation subject with an 80 or higher• score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for a LOTE• ESL Students – completion of 3 credits in a foundation subject with an
equivalency of B or higher
ELL Learners – Meet exit criteria for bilingual or ESL program and score Advanced High Level on TELPAS
AP – Score 3 or above on AP exams
College Entrance Exams –
PSAT of commended or higher SAT (410 Reading and 520 Math)
ACT scores (28 composite)
Workforce Ready – completion of internationally recognized business or industry certification or obtaining a government required credential to practice a profession
ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT
Introduction The humanities offer students an opportunity to study ancient and modern literature, history, language and culture. These courses allow students an opportunity to explore and understand how other cultures live. Students interested in the performing arts of music and theatre, as well as the visual arts, may find this endorsement suitable for them.
Possible Careers Possible career paths and interest areas for students pursuing an Arts and Humanities endorsement include courses related to: Political Science, World Languages, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History, and Fine Arts.
Available Pathways
An Arts and Humanities endorsement is only available through a Non-Career and Technical Education pathway. To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the endorsement, students must select four credits in:
• Social studies and/or economics:OR• Four levels of the same World Language or LOTE (Languages Other Than English)OR• Two levels in one World Language and two levels in a different LOTE;OR• A coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts.
MISD offers a variety of social studies courses, a variety of different World Languages courses and a large number of Fine Art course in both the Visual and Performing Arts. Please refer to the Academic Planning Guide located at http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents/index.asp#apg for more details of course descriptions and offerings.
ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS
Career & Technical Education
Not Available
NON-Career & Technical Education
Combination of Social Studies
and/or Economics
Courses
5 Credits
See Social Studies
Department in the High School Academic
Planning Guide
Four Levels in Languages Other
Than English (LOTE)
See Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Department in the High School
Academic Planning Guide
Four English elective credits by selecting from the
following:
4 Credits
• English IV• Creative Writing• Literary Genres• Humanities
• CommunicationApplications
• AP English Lit orLang
Two levels in the same language in a
LOTE AND
Two levels in a different language other than English
See Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Department in the High School Academic Planning
Guide
A coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts courses from one or two disciplines listed
below
4 Credits
Art Band Choir Dance
Orchestra Theatre
Arts & Humanities
Core Requirements Endorsement Requirements
English Language Arts (4 credits)
o English I
o English II
o English III
o English IV
Mathematics (4 credits)
o Algebra I
o Geometry
o Algebra II (MISD expectation)
o 4th Math_____________
Social Studies (4 credits)
o World Geography
o World History
o US History
o Government/Economics
Science (4 credits)
o Biology
o Chemistry
o Physics (MISD expectation)
o 4th Science____________
World Language (2 credits)
o Year 1___________
o Year 2___________
Fine Arts (1 credit)
o __________________
PE (1 credit)
o PE________________
o PE________________
Speech (.5 credits)
o Professional
Communications
Health (.5 credits)
o Health or Prin. of Health Sci.
To meet endorsement requirements, students must select one of the following:
1) 1 additional Social Studies credit from the following options:
o AP European History (1)
o AP Human Geography (1) (In addition to World Geography)
o AP Psychology (.5)
o Psychology (.5)
o Sociology (.5)
o Personal Financial Literacy (.5)
2) Four Levels of same language in LOTE:
o Spanish I-IV
o French I-IV
o German I-IV
o Latin I-IV
o ASL I-IV
3) Two Levels of the same language in LOTE plus two levels of a different language
in LOTE:
o Spanish
o French
o German
o Latin
o American Sign Language
4) A coherent sequence completing 4 credits from 1 discipline:
o Art
o Band
o Orchestra
o Theater Arts
o Technical Theater
o Choir
o Dance
o Drill Team
o Color Guard
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT
Introduction The Business and Industry Endorsement incorporates a large number of career paths and student interests. MISD offers many courses, which fall within this particular endorsement. Refer to the Academic Planning Guide (APG) for further details on course descriptions.
Possible Careers Possible career paths and interest areas for the Business & Industry Endorsement may include: Database Management; Information Technology, Communications, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Graphic Design, Architecture, Construction, Welding, Logistics, Automotive Technology, and Agricultural Science. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Naviance.
Available Pathways Both CTE and Non-CTE pathways are available within the Business & Industry Endorsement.
NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the Business and Industry Endorsement, students must select four credits in English Language Arts (ELA). Within those four credits, students must select at least three levels in Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Debate, Newspaper, Yearbook, and Public Speaking.
English Language Arts Elective courses available in MISD include courses in the following disciplines: Yearbook, Newspaper, Journalism, and Broadcast Journalism.
Students may also earn a business and industry endorsement by completing 4 credits in technology applications.
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES To satisfy the CTE path in the Business and Industry Endorsement, students must select four credits from any of the following clusters: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology and Communication; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales and Services; and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS
Career & Technical Education (See APG for list of courses)
Non-Career & Technical Education
Four Credits in English Language Arts (Including at least 3 credits in one area
below)
Advanced Broadcast Journalism Debate
Newspaper Yearbook
Public Speaking (not offered in MISD)
Technology Applications Transportation,
Distribution/Logistics
Ag, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, AV, Technology & Communication
Business Mgmt & Administration
Marketing Sales & Service
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Hospitality & Tourism
Finance NOTE: MISD does not offer all career clusters in CTE or courses in technology applications. Please refer to the APG for
details
Four Credits technology applications
Business and Industry
Core Requirements Endorsement Requirements
Public Service
English Language Arts (4 credits) o English Io English IIo English IIIo English IV
Mathematics (4 credits) o Algebra Io Geometryo Algebra II (MISD
expectation)o 4th Math___________
Social Studies (4 credits) o World Geographyo World Historyo US Historyo Government/Economics
Science (4 credits) o Biologyo Chemistryo Physics (MISD
expectation)o 4th Science________
World Language (2 credits) o Year 1____________o Year 2____________
Fine Arts (1 credit) o __________________
PE (1 credit) o PE_______________o PE_______________
Speech (.5 credits) o Professional
Communications
Health (.5 credits) o Health or Prin. of Health
Sci.
CTE Pathway Ag, Food & Nat. Resources-Animal Systems
o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin of Ag, Food, Nat. Res (1) o Small Animal Manage (.5) o Livestock Production (1) o Vet. Med. Applications (1)o Adv. Animal Science* (1)
Ag, Food & Nat. Resources-Design & Land. o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin of Ag, Food, Nat. Res (1) o Elements of Floral Design (1) o Advanced Floral Design (1)o Prac. In Floral Design* (2)o Environmental Science* (1)
Ag, Food & Nat. Resources-Welding o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin of Ag, Food, Nat. Res (1) o Ag Mech. & Metal Tech (1) o Ag Facilities Design & Fab (1) o Agriculture Power Systems (2)o Prac in Ag, Food, Nat Res* (2)
Architecture & Construction o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin of Architectural (1)o Construction Tech (1)o Interior Design (1)o Adv Construction Tech* (2)o Prac in Const. Mgmt* (2)
Architecture & Construction o Pro. Communications (.5) o HVAC I (2) o HVAC II * (2)
Arts AV Tech. & Communication o Pro. Communications (.5) o Digital Interactive Media (1)o Audio & Video Production I (1)o Audio & Video Production II* (1-2)o Prac in A/V Prod * (2)
Graphic Design o Professional Communications (.5)o Digital Interactive Media (1)o Graphic Design (1)o Animation (1) o Video Game Design * (1)o Audio & Video Production I *(1)
Business Mgmt. & Administration o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin. Bus, Mktg, Fin. (1) o Business Info Mgmt (1) o Money Matters (1)o Entrepreneurship (1)o Practicum in Marketing * (2)o Ad & Sale Prom-(Dual)*(.5)
Marketing, Sales, & Service o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin of Bus, Mktg, Fin (1)o Fashion Marketing (.5) o Sports & Ent Mktg. (.5) o Marketing Dynamics* (2)
Financial Systems o Pro. Communications (.5) o Prin. Bus, Mktg, Fin. (1) o Business Info Mgmt. (1) o Money Matters (1)o Entrepreneurship (1)o Practicum in Marketing * (2)
Info. Technology-Comp. Networking o Pro. Communications (.5) o Intro Engineer. Design (1)o Engineering Science (1)o Digital Electronics (1)o CMPT 1305 (Dual) (1) o INTW 1358 (Dual) (1) o ITCC 1371 Cisco I (Dual)* (1)o ITCC 1374 Cisco II (Dual)* (1)
Info. Technology-Cyber Security o Pro. Communications (.5) o Intro Engineer. Design (1)o Engineering Science (1)o Digital Electronics (1)o CMPT 1305 (Dual)* (1) o INTW 1358 (Dual)* (1) o ITSY 1300 Security (Dual)* (1)
Students can choose the CTE Pathway or the Non-CTE pathway. To meet endorsement requirements for the CTE Pathway, students must select a coherent sequence of 4 credits in CTE that consists of at least 2 in the same cluster, including at least 1
“advanced” (advanced is marked with an *).
Trans, Dist, Log – Aviation o Pro. Communications (.5) o Aviation I (1)o Aviation II (1)o Aviation III (2)o Aviation Studies &
Powerplant Systems (dual) (1)
o Aviation IV *(2)o Aircraft Systems & Flight
Science (dual) *(1)
Trans, Dist, Log –Automotive o Pro. Communications (.5) o Automotive Technology
(2) o Advanced Automotive
Technology * (2)
Commercial Photography o Photojournalism I & II or
DIM o Com. Photography Io Com. Photography II* o Yearbook *
Non-CTE Pathways Earn 4 credits in a coherent sequence in one of the following areas:
o Journ/Newspapero Journ/Yearbooko Debate
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW
Introduction
The Multidisciplinary Endorsement allows students to select courses from each of the endorsement areas. Students can satisfy this endorsement by taking advanced CTE courses that prepare the student to enter the workforce successfully. This endorsement can also be earned if students successfully complete advanced courses in multiple content areas sufficient to complete the Foundation Program with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA).
Possible Careers
All career pathways identified in all cluster and endorsement areas would fall into the multidisciplinary endorsement area.
Available Pathways
Both CTE and Non-CTE pathways are available within the Multidisciplinary Endorsement.
NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES
To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement, students must select four credits in:
• Each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry andPhysics
OR
• In Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses from one of the areas listed below:
! English! Math! Science! Social Studies
! Economics! Languages Other Than English (LOTE)! Fine Arts
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES To satisfy the CTE path in the Multidisciplinary Endorsement, students must select four advanced CTE courses from within multiple endorsement areas. The courses should allow the student to successfully enter the workforce through an industry licensure or some other similar method.
NOTE: MISD does not offer all career clusters in CTE. Please refer to the APG for details
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS
Career & Technical Education (See APG for list of courses)
Four AP or Dual Credit courses selected from
areas below:
4 Credits in: English Math
Science Social Studies
Must include: English IV AND
Chemistry AND
Physics
NON- Career & Technical Education
Four Advanced Courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or
postsecondary education from within one endorsement area or multiple endorsement areas
Select 4 courses from one endorsement or a combination of endorsement areas
Four credits in each foundation area
English Math
Science Social Studies
Economics LOTE
Fine Arts
Business & Industry
Endorsement
Public Service Endorsement
STEM Endorsement
(Including Alg II, Chem. & Physics)
Multidisciplinary Studies
Core Requirements
English Language Arts (4 credits)
o English I
o English II
o English III
o English IV
Mathematics (4 credits)
o Algebra I
o Geometry
o Algebra II (MISD expectation)
o 4th Math____________
Social Studies (4 credits)
o World Geography
o World History
o US History
o Government/Economics
Science (4 credits)
o Biology
o Chemistry
o Physics (MISD expectation)
o 4th Science__________
World Language (2 credits)
o Year 1___________
o Year 2___________
Fine Arts (1 credit)
o __________________
PE (1 credit)
o PE________________
o PE________________
Speech (.5 credits)
o Professional Communications
Health (.5 credits)
o Health or Prin. of Health Sci.
Endorsement Requirements
To meet endorsement r equirements, students must complete one of the following:
1) Four Credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include:
o 4 English credits, including English IV
o 4 Math Credits
o 4 Social Studies Credits
o 4 Science Credits, including Chemistry and Physics
2) Four Credits in Advanced Placement or Dual Credit selected from core areas,
LOTE or Fine Art
3) Four advanced courses among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent
sequence.
or
or
PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Students pursuing an endorsement in Public Services will enroll in courses directly related to health science, human services (including Cosmetology) education, law enforcement, and the armed forces. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Naviance. In addition, refer to the Academic Planning Guide on course descriptions.
Possible Careers
Public services incorporate careers in health sciences, human services, law enforcement and public safety, the military, and education. Human services and Health Science careers include careers as a nurse, physician’s assistant, hair stylist, hospital administrator, nutritionist, clergy, counselor, etc. Law Enforcement and Public Safety include careers such as mediator, law clerk, paralegal, detective, security guard, criminal investigator, bailiff, and fish and game warden. Within the education area, students may be interested in career fields such as teacher, athletic trainer, principal, college professor, school psychologist, diagnostician, or counselor.
Students interested in a career with the military may also choose to pursue this endorsement.
Available Pathways
Both CTE and Non-CTE pathways are available within the Public Services Endorsement.
NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the Public Services Endorsement, students must select four credits in JROTC. See the APG for further details
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES To satisfy the CTE path in the Public Services Endorsement, students must select four credits from the following clusters:
• Education & Training• Human Services• Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections• Health Sciences
PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS
Career & Technical Education (See APG for list of courses)
JROTC (Leadership Education) Offered at McKinney High School only. Refer to
the APG for more details
NON- Career & Technical Education
Education & Training
Human Services
Law, Public Services,
Corrections and Security
Health Services
NOTE: MISD does not offer all career clusters in CTE. Please refer to the APG for details
Public Service
Core Requirements Endorsement Requirements
English Language Arts (4 credits)
o English I
o English II
o English III
o English IV
Mathematics (4 credits)
o Algebra I
o Geometry
o Algebra II (MISD expectation)
o 4th Math___________
Social Studies (4 credits)
o World Geography
o World History
o US History
o Government/Economics
Science (4 credits)
o Biology
o Chemistry
o Physics (MISD expectation)
o 4th Science__________
World Language (2 credits)
o Year 1___________
o Year 2___________
Fine Arts (1 credit)
o __________________
PE (1 credit)
o PE________________
o PE________________
Speech (.5 credits)
o Professional Communications
Health (.5 credits)
o Health or Prin. of Health Sci.
To meet endorsement requirements, students must select a coherent sequence of four
credits in CTE that consists of at least two credits in the same cluster, including at least one
“advanced” CTE course (advanced courses are marked with an *).
CTE Clusters:
Education & Training
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Prin. of Education & Training (1)
o Child Development (1)
o Human Growth and Development (1)
o Inst. Practices in Education and Training* (2)
o Pract in Education and Training* (2)
Cosmetology (at MHS)
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Cosmetology I (3)
o Cosmetology II* (3)
Human Services
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Principles of Human Services (1)
o Child Development (1)
o Child Guidance (2)
o Pract. In Human Services* (2)
JROTC Leadership Education (at MHS)
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Leadership Education I (1)
o Leadership Education II (1)
o Leadership Education III (1)
o Leadership Education IV (1)
Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Security-Law Enforcement
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Prin. of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (1)
o Law Enforcement (1)
o Law Enforcement II* (1)
o Law Enforcement III* (2)
o Forensic Science* (1)
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security – Correctional Services or Lawyer
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Prin. of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (1)
o Correctional Services (1)
o Federal Enforcement & Protective Services (1)
o Law Enforcement I (1)
o Law Enforcement II* (1)
Health Science
o Professional Communications (.5)
o Principles of Health Science I (1) (satisfies health requirement)
o Medical Terminology (1)
o Health Science (CNA) (2)
o Anatomy and Physiology*(1)
o Practicum in Health Science* (2) (EMT, Performance and Rehabilitative Medicine, Physical
Therapy, Medical Billing and Coding, Fire Science, Central Sterile Processing , PCT)
STEM ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW Students who chose this endorsement MUST complete:
• Algebra II• Chemistry• Physics
Introduction
Students pursuing a STEM endorsement would complete courses directly related to: Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, and Computer Science. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Naviance. In addition, refer to the Academic Planning Guide on course descriptions.
Possible Careers
The STEM endorsement may be the right pathway for a student interested in careers such as a biochemist, bioengineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, medical scientists, mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, environmental engineer, avionics technicians, physicists, robotic engineer and biomedical engineers.
Available Pathways
Both CTE and Non-CTE pathways are available within the STEM endorsement.
NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the STEM Endorsement, students must select four credits from one of the following options:
• Computer Science/Technology Applications Courses• Math – Algebra II and two additional credits in Mathematics courses for which Algebra 2
is a prerequisite• Science – Chemistry, Physics, and two additional Science credits (does not include
Integrated Physics/Chemistry (IPC) or Biology)• in addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a coherent sequence of three additional
credits from no more than two of the categories listed above.
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES To satisfy the CTE path in the STEM Endorsement, students must select four credits from the STEM clusters.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM) ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS (Must include Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics)
Career & Technical Education
(See APG for list of courses)
NON- Career & Technical Education
Pre-AP Computer Science
AP Computer Science
Computer Science III Computer Science IV
STEM Cluster Select 4 credits
Computer Science or Computer
Programming Select 4 credits
Four coherent credits from
courses within the STEM courses
listed in the APG including an
advanced measure
Math Alg 1/ Geom/ Alg 2
AND Select 2 credits
Science Bio/Chem/Physics
AND Select 2 credits Combination of
4 credits
• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Computer
Science A• AP Statistics• Dual Credit• AQR• Pre-calculus
• Advanced AnimalScience
• Anatomy &Physiology
• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Environmental
Science• AP Physics 1• AP Physics 2• AP Physics C• Astronomy• Earth and Space
Science• Environmental
Systems• Forensic Science• Aquatic Science
See lists in this diagram
under: - Computer
Science- Math
- Science
STEM
Core Requirements Endorsement Requirements
English Language Arts (4 credits)
o English I o English IIo English IIIo English IV
Mathematics (4 credits) o Algebra Io Geometryo Algebra II (Required)o 4th Math_____________
Social Studies (4 credits) o World Geographyo World Historyo US Historyo Government/Economics
Science (4 credits) o Biologyo Chemistry (Required)o Physics (Required)o 4th Science____________
World Language (2 credits) o Year 1___________o Year 2___________
Fine Arts (1 credit) o __________________
PE (1 credit) o PE________________o PE________________
Speech (.5 credits) o Professional
Communications
Health (.5 credits) o Health or Prin. of Health Sci.
To meet the endorsement requirements, students must choose a CTE or Non-CTE Pathway.
CTE Pathway
Students must earn a coherent sequence of four credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same cluster, including at least one “advanced” CTE course (advanced courses are marked with an *).
Science, Tech., Engineering, & Math: Civil Engineering o Professional Communications (.5)o Intro to Engineering (1)o Engineering Science (1)o Civil Engineering & Arch (1)o Principles of Technology (1)o Engineering Design & Development* (1)
Science, Tech., Engineering, & Math: Mech. Engineering o Professional Communications (.5)o Robotics I (1) o Robotics II (1) o Robotics III (1) o Pract. In STEM/Robotics IV* (2)
Science, Tech., Engineering, & Math: Electrical Engineering o Professional Communications (.5)o Intro to Engineering (1)o Engineering Science (1)o Digital Electronics (1)o Principles of Technology (1)o Engineering Design & Development* (1)
Non-CTE Pathway
Students must earn a coherent sequence of four credits in computer science. Computer Science
o PAP Computer Science (1)o AP Computer Science Principles
(1)o AP Computer Science A (1)o Computer Science III* (1)o Computer Science IV* (1)
OR Mathematics
o Algebra I (1)o Geometry (1)o Algebra II (1)
Plus 2 credits from the following: o AP Computer Science A (1)o AQR (1)o Pre Calculus (1)o AP Calculus AB (1)o AP Calculus BC (1)o AP Statistics (1)o Dual Credit Math (1)
OR Science
o Biology (1) o Chemistry (1)o Physics (1)
Plus 2 credits from the following: o Environmental Science (1)o AP Environmental Science (1)o AP Biology (1) o AP Chemistry (1)o AP Physics 1 (1)o AP Physics 2 (1)o AP Physics C (2)o Anatomy and Physiology (1)o Forensic Science (1)o Advanced Animal Science (1)o Astronomy (1)o Aquatic Science
SAMPLE 4-YEAR GRADUATION PLANS WITH ENDORSEMENT AND POSTSECONDARY INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.