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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudent Information Session

Incoming Seguin High School Freshmen 2015-2016

During the 83rd Texas Legislature, House Bill 5 was

signed into law, which changed high school

graduation requirements for students who will be

freshmen during the 2015-2016 school year. The

bill provides flexibility for high school students to

pursue either higher education or a career

pathway.

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Outstanding Performance(s) in:

Dual Credit

Bilingualism and Biliteracy

Advanced Placement Exams

PSAT, ACT–PLAN, SAT or ACT

Business or Industry Certificate or License

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Foundation High School Program with Endorsement, including Algebra II

Eligible for top 10% Automatic Admission in a Texas Public University (except UT Austin top 7%)

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Five Endorsements

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career and Technical education (CTE) courses related to STEM

Mathematics

Combination of no more than two of the categories listed above

Computer Science

Science

Business and Industry (one of the following or a combination of areas) Agriculture

Arts

Audio/Video

Marketing

Food and Natural Resources

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Technology Applications

Architecture and Construction

Technology and Communications

Business Management and Administration

Transportation or Distribution and Logistics

English electives in public speaking, debate, advanced

broadcast journalism, advanced journalism including

newspaper and yearbook

Public Services (one of the following) Human Services

Law

Corrections and Security

Health Science

Public Safety

Education and Training

Government and Public Administration

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Arts and Humanities (one of the following) 2 levels each in two languages other than English (LOTE)

4 levels in the same LOTE

Courses from one or two areas (music, theater, art dance) in fine arts

English electives not included in Business and Industry

Social Studies

American Sign Language (ASL)

Multi-Disciplinary Studies (one of the following) 4 advanced courses from other endorsement areas

4 credits in each foundation subject area, including English IV and chemistry and/or physics

4 credits in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science,

social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts

Career Cluster:

STEM

Required Courses:

Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics

Includes Courses Directly Related to:

Scienceor

Advanced Math (above Algebra II)

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Pre-Engineering – PLTW

Mechanical Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Chemist

Environmental Scientist

Statistician

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Endorsement: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Sequence: Pre-Engineering/Pre-Technical (PLTW)

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior English 1* English 2* English 3 / AP / DC English 4 / AP / DC

Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / Precalculus* Precalculus* / Calculus

World Geography* World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP / DC

Biology* Chemistry* Physics* AP Chemistry / AP Biology / Other Advanced Science

Introduction to Engineering Design

Digital Electronics Principles of Engineering Engineering Design & Development

Elective - PE/Athletics Elective - Fine Arts Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective - Foreign Language 2

Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective - Foreign Language 1

Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice

Required Electives (9)

PE (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit), Foreign Language (2 credits), 5 Electives (5 Credits)

Certifications: OSHA Career Safe, Student Electronics Technician

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Career Clusters:

Agriculture, Architecture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Information Technology, and

Transportation

Required Courses:

Additional Math and Science


Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters

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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Horticulture – working with plants

Welding – Ag Mechanics

Veterinarian

Equine Science – learn about horses

Geological and Petroleum Technician

Farm, Ranch and other Agricultural Manager

Environmental Engineer

Agricultural Inspector

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Endorsement: Business and Industry

Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Sequence: Animal Science - Veterinary Assistant


Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / AQR Independent Study in Mathematics

World Geography** World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP / DC

IPC / Biology* Biology* / Chemistry* Advanced Animal Science Anatomy and Physiology / AP Biology / AP Chemistry

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Equine Science AND Small Animal Management

Recommended: Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology Management

Veterinary Medical Applications

Elective – PE/Athletics Elective - Foreign Language 2

Recommended: Medical Microbiology

Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice





Certifications: Veterinary Assistant, OSHA Career Safe

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Business, Management, and Administration

Accountant Tax Preparer International Business Sales Manager Chief Executive Officer of a company Business Owner Secretary Customer Service Representative Medical Records

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Architecture and Construction

Architect

Interior Designer

Building Maintenance

Construction Management

Electrical Inspector

HVAC Installation

HVAC Repair

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Manufacturing

Safety Coordinator

Materials Handler

Production Manager

Industrial Technician

Welder

Quality Control Inspector

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Career Clusters:

Health Science, Human Services, Education and Training, and Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and

Security

Required Courses:



Public Services CTE Career Clustersor

NJROTC

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Education and Training

Childcare – Day care worker

Elementary teacher

Secondary teacher

Instructional coordinator

Art, drama, music teacher

Corporate trainer

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Health Science

Nurse (LVN & RN)

Dentist/Dental Assistant

Occupational Therapist/Assistant

Physical Therapist/Assistant

Radiation Therapist

Pharmacy Technician

Physician (Doctor)

Dietician and Nutritionist

EMT

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Endorsement: Public Service

Cluster: Health Science Sequence: Pharmacy Tech


Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / AQR AQR / Statistics

World Geography* World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP / DC

IPC / Biology* Biology* / Chemistry* Anatomy and Physiology Medical Microbiology

Principles of Health Science AND Medical Terminology

Health Science Select an available Practicum or related elective

Practicum in Health Science: Pharmacy Tech (2 Periods)

Elective – PE/Athletics Elective - Foreign Language 2 Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice





Certifications: Pharmacy Tech

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Law Enforcement (policeman, border patrol, highway patrol, Homeland Security)

Firefighter

Lawyer

Politician

Judge

Security Guard

Correctional Officer and Jailer

Required Courses:



Social Studiesor

Languages Other Than English (LOTE)or

Fine Arts—Art, Dance, Music & Theatre

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Endorsement: Arts and Humanities

Cluster: World Languages Sequence: Spanish


Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / AQR AQR / Statistics

World Geography* World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP/DC

IPC / Biology* Biology* / Chemistry* Chemistry* / Physics* Other Advanced Science

Spanish I/II Spanish II/III Spanish III/IV Spanish IV/ AP Spanish Language

Elective – PE/Athletics Elective - Foreign Language 2


Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice



PE (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit), Foreign Language (2 credits), 5 Electives (5 credits)

Required Courses:Additional Math and Science


Advanced Courses(prepares for workforce or postsecondary

education)or

4 × 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics)

or Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

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Endorsement: Multidisciplinary Studies

Cluster: Early College Sequence: Core Studies


Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / Precalculus* / DC Math

Calculus / AP Statistics / DC Math

World Geography* World History / AP US History /AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP/DC

IPC / Biology* Biology* / Chemistry* Physics* Environmental Systems / AP Environmental Science / Other advanced science

Elective – PE/Athletics Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective - Foreign Language 2






PE (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit), Foreign Language (2 credits), 5 Electives (5 credits) NOTE: Any four dual credit courses that earn English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, or Fine

Arts credit will fulfill endorsement requirement.

Students must meet State Standards on the following

EOC Assessments:

1. English I

2. Algebra I

3. Biology

4. English II

5. U.S. History

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Students should be

encouraged to take

courses that will challenge

them and provide the most

rigor, yet maintain a

balance of academics with

other activities.

Course selection sheets

are due Friday, March 27

to your counselor.

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Complete 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet Select an ECHS Pathway

Select an Endorsement

Pre-Register online for high school courses with your middle school counselor

Meet with high school counselor week of April 6 to complete Personal Graduation Plan

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QUESTIONS?

Seguin High School Counselors

M’Liss Haas Abigail Montes Lilia Huerta Natalie Austin

Principal Early College High School Director

Yomeida Guerra Anna Lisa Garza