Prosper ISD
Graduation Plans Guide for the Class of 2021
Table of Contents
Graduation Plan Overview ......................................................page 3 Directions......................................................................................page 5 Advanced Math and Science courses..................................page 6 Arts & Humanities ................................................................................................. page 6 Social Studies Languages Other Than English Fine Arts
Business & Industry ................................................................................................ page 11 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 23 Education and Training Health Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
STEM ............................................................................................... page 29 Social Studies Engineering Computer Science Science Mathematics
Multidisciplinary ............................................................................................... page 33
Performance Acknowledgments.........................................page 38 Worksheet.................................................................................. page 40
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Rev. 1/17/17 Prosper ISD
Graduation Plans Students have 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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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
Arts & Humanities (page 6)
Business & Industry (page 12)
Public Services (page 23)
STEM (page 28)
Multidisciplinary (page 33)
Choose courses in your endorsement to include 1 advanced course (if required).
Arts & Humanities (page 8)
Business & Industry (page 13)
Public Services (page 25)
STEM (page 30)
Multidisciplinary (page 38) Choose your math and science courses per your graduation plan. Options for the advanced courses on page 5. Complete Personal Graduation Plan on page 40.
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.
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 • Statistics and Business Decision Making • 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 • Pathophysiology • Forensic Science
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Artist
Musician
Graphic Designer
Actor
CAREERS IN ARTS & HUMANITIES HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE?
Graphic Designer, Historian, Musician, Sociologist, Artist, Translator, Interpreter, Linguist, Commercial Artist, Actor/Actress, Playwright, Director, and many others
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Endorsements Arts & 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 & Humanities Recommended Four-Year Plan Arts & Humanities Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
5 Social Studies courses or 4 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 4 credits in Fine Arts to include Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance
5
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
32
*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.
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Endorsements Arts & Humanities Recommended Course Selection - Social Studies Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Elective
Psychology/Sociology
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Languages Other than English Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Elective
Elective
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Fine Arts - Art Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Art I
Basic Art course in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Elective
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Arts & Humanities Recommended Course Selection - Fine Arts - Music Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Band, Choir, Color Guard or Orchestra
Band, Choir, Color Guard or Orchestra
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Elective
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Fine Arts - Theatre Arts Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Theatre Arts I
2nd year Theatre Arts course
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Elective
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Fine Arts - Dance Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Dance I or Drill Team I
Dance II or Drill Team II
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Elective
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Veterinarian
Financial Advisor
Horticulturist
Photo Journalist
CAREERS IN BUSINESS & INDUSTRY HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE?
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. 12
Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Small Animal Management, Livestock Production, Equine Science, Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology, Veterinary Medicine Floral Design, Advanced Floral Design, Ag Mech and Metal Tech, Ag Structures Design & Fab, Agribusiness Management & Marketing Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
5
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
32
*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Course Selection - Veterinary Medicine Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Small Animal Management
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Ag Mechanics Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Ag Mechanics and Metal Technologies
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Floral Design Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Floral Design
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Elective
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Arts, AV Technology & Communication Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Arts, AV Technology & Communications, Professional Communications, Audio Video Production I, Audio Video Production II, Broadcast News I, Broadcast News II, Practicum in Audio Video Production, Fashion Design I, Fashion Design II, Practicum in Fashion Design, Animation I, Animation II, Digital Art & Animation, 3D Animation, Graphic Design & Illustration
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English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7 32
Total Credits
Recommended Course Selection - Animation Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Digital Art & Animation
3D Animation
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Elective
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Course Selection - Audio Video Production Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Arts, AV Technology & Communications
Audio Video Production
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Broadcast News Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Arts, AV Technology & Communications
Broadcast News I
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Fashion Design Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Human Services
Fashion Design
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Fine Arts course
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.
Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Business, Marketing and Finance Discipline
Courses
Endorsement
Business Information Management I, Business Information Management II, Human Resource Management, Practicum in Business Management, Accounting I, Accounting II, Banking and Financial Services, Dollars and Sense, Securities & Investments, 5 Financial Analysis, Statistics and Business Decision Making, Fashion Marketing, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Practicum in Marketing
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
Total Credit
32
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Course Selection - Business Management Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Business Information Management I
Business Information Management II
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Finance Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Business Information Management I
Accounting I
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Marketing Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Business Information Management I
Entrepreneurship
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Fine Arts course
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Hospitality & Tourism Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Intro to Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts, Advanced Culinary Arts, Practicum in Culinary Arts
6
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
6
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Culinary Arts Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Intro to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Transportation & Distribution Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Applied Engineering, Ag Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Automotive Technology I, Automotive Technology II
6
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
6
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Finance Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Applied Engineering
Ag Mechanics and Metal Technologies
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Debate, Newspaper, Yearbook Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Journalism I, Photojournalism I, Photojournalism II, Advanced Journalism I-III, Editorial Leadership, Independent Study in Journalism, Debate I-III, Oral Interpretation I-III
4
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
6
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Journalism Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Journalism I
Newspaper I or Yearbook I
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Business and Industry Recommended Four-Year Plan Animation Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Digital Art and Animation, 3D Animation, Animation I, Animation II, Graphic Design & Illustration, Web Design
5
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* 2 Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
6
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Animation Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Digital Art & Animation
3D Animation
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Elective
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Teacher
FBI Agent
Forensic Scientist
Physician
CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICES
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE?
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 Recommended Four-Year Plan Education and Training Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Human Services, Human Growth & Development, Ready, Set, Teach I, Ready, Set, Teach II
6
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Education and Training Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Human Services
Human Growth & Development
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Public Services Recommended Four-Year Plan Law Enforcement Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Securities, Law Enforcement I, Law Enforcement II, Forensic Science, Court Systems & Practices, Practicum in Law, Public Safety
5
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Law Enforcement Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Law Enforcement I
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Fine Arts course
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Endorsements Public Services Recommended Four-Year Plan Health Science Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology, Health Science, Practicum in Health Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology
6
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* 2 Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
32
Recommended Course Selection - Health Science Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Health Science
Medical Terminology
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Robotics Engineer
Engineer
Software Developer
Microbiologist
CAREERS IN STEM
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE?
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.
*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.
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Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Recommended Four-Year Plan STEM Discipline
Courses
Total Credit
Endorsement
Principles of Applied Engineering, Engineering Design & Presentation I, Engineering Design & Presentation II, Computer Maintenance, Architectural Design I, Manufacturing Engineering I, Practicum in STEM, Computer Science Fundamentals, Computer Science I, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, Computer Science II, Mobile App Development, Independent Study in Computer Science or 5 credits in science or math
5
English
English I English II English III English IV
4
Mathematics
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-calculus
4
Science
Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science
4
Social Studies
World Geography World History US History Government/Economics
4
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I, French I, Latin I, American Sign Language I* Spanish II, French II, American Sign Language II*
2
Fine Arts
Any Fine Arts Course
1
Physical Education
Physical Education or equivalent
1
Elective
Elective Courses
7
Total Credits
32
*Colleges or universities may not accept for language other than English credit.
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Endorsements Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Recommended Course Selection - Computer Science Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Pre-AP Computer Science I
AP Computer Science A
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Engineering Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Principles of Applied Engineering
Engineering Design and Presentation I
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Fine Arts course
Elective
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
Recommended Course Selection - Science Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Elective
Additional Science course
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Elective
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Recommended Course Selection - Mathematics Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Elective
Additional Math course
English I
English II
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology
Chemistry
World Geography
World History
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Spanish, French, Latin or ASL
Physical Education or Equivalent
Elective
Elective
Elective
Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses, if available, can satisfy course requirements
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Interest #1
Interest #2
Interest #3
Interest #4
CAREERS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE?
This endorsement 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
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Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV, Chemistry and/or Physics OR
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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 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 10th Grade 1. English II 2. Algebra II 3. Chemistry 4. World History 5. Athletics 6. Spanish 2 7. Symphonic Band II 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 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
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Completing minimum of 3 credits in the same language in a language other than English with an 80 on a 100 scale GPA
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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.
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Completion of at least 3 credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English on an 80/100 scale.
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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
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Earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT OR
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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
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Performance on an examination sufficient to obtain governmentrequired 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 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4
English Language Arts - 4 credits
English I English II English III
Mathematics - 4 credits (Algebra II required) Algebra I Geometry Advanced Math (choose 1) Algebra II Precalculus Math Models AP Computer Science
Advanced Math (choose 1) Algebra II Precalculus Advanced English (choose 1) AP Computer Science English IV (inc AP) AQR Debate III Independent Study in AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Journalism Statistics & Risk Mgmt Literary Genres Business English Engineering Math Statistics Adv Journalism III (Newspaper or Yearbook) College Prep Math Discrete Math
Social Studies- 4 credits World Geography (9th)
World History (10th) US History (11th) Government (12th - 1 sem) Economics (12th - 1 sem)
Student Signature Parent or Guardian Signature Counselor Signature
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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 Biology
US History Biology
English I English II Algebra I
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
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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