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Keller ISD Graduation Plan
Subject Area CreditsEnglish Language Arts Four Credits
• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course
Math Four Credits • Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II• Endorsement Advanced Math
Science Four Credits• Biology• Advanced Science Course• Advanced Science Course• Endorsement Advanced Science
Social Studies Four Credits• World Geography• World History• US History• Government/Economics
Keller ISD Graduation Program
Graduation Program (Cont.)
Course Credits
World Languages 2 credits
Physical Education 1 credit
Fine Art 1 credit
21st Century Skills .5 credit
Electives 5.5 credits
ENDORSEMENTSArts & Humanities * Business & Industry Public Services STEM
American Sign LanguageArt and LiteratureBandChoirCreative WritingDanceFrenchGermanHistoryLatinOrchestraPianoSocial SciencesSpanishTechnical TheatreTheatre ProductionVisual Arts: DrawingVisual Arts: Electronic MediaVisual Arts: PaintingVisual Arts: Sculpture
Animation
Architectural Design
Audio Video Production
Automotive Technology
Broadcast Journalism *
Business
Career Preparation
Computer Maintenance
Computer Programming
Construction Management
Culinary Arts
Cybersecurity
Debate *
Fashion Design
Finance
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Marketing
Newspaper *
Veterinary Studies
Yearbook *
Child Guidance
Cosmetology
Counseling and Mental Health
Court Law
Education and Training
Health Science: Biomedicine
Health Science: Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science: Clinical Rotations
Health Science: Emergency Medical Technician
Health Science: Pharmacy
Health Science: Sports Medicine
Law Enforcement
Military Science (ROTC) *
Biology *
Calculus *
Chemistry *
Engineering
Environmental Science *
Physics *
Space Science *
Statistics *
Multidisciplinary Studies
*denotes non-CTE pathway(s)
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation
EIC (Local)
WHAT COURSESCOUNT?
English 1English 2 English 3 English 4
Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2
World Geography or AP Human Geography World HistoryUS HistoryGovernment Economics
Biology ChemistryPhysics
Language Level 1 Language Level 2
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM
Academic Level = 4.0 Max
Pre-AP/Dual Level = 4.5 Max
AP Level = 5.0 Max
High school courses listed above taken in middle school count in the calculation.
Each semester students will receive a top10% cut-off GPA.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Requirements:
u Endorsement
u Algebra 2
Performance Acknowledgments
Earned through:
u Dual Credit
u AP Test Scores
u PSAT, SAT, ACT Scores
u Certifications/Licensures
u Bi-literacy/Bilingualism
Distinguished is required under Top 10% automatic admission law.
What do 4-Year Universities want?
n Algebra II
n Chemistry
n Physics
Recommended
For students with 4-Year University goals, it is best to consult with the university as to their entrance requirements.
Portrait of a Keller ISD Graduate
College and Career Ready
Distinguished
Endorsement4 credits
Foundation22 Credits
Minimum 26 State Credits to Graduate
SAMPLE 4-YR PLAN
Endorsements: STEM, Multidisciplinary
Organizations: Skills USA, Robotics, Spanish Club, etc.
Performance Acknowledgements: AP Tests
GRADE1
ENGLISH2
MATH3
SCIENCE4
SOCSTUD5
PATHWAY6
ELECTIVE7
ELECTIVE8
ELECTIVE
9 ENGLISHIPAP GEOMETRY PAP BIOLOGYPAP WORLDGEOGRAPHYPAP
PATHWAY:IntrotoEngineeringDesign
ProfessionalCommunications/TouchSystemDataEntry
Athletics Athletics
10 ENGLISHII PAP ALGEBRA2PAP CHEMISTRY PAP WORLDHISTORYAP
PATHWAY:PrinciplesofEngineering
Art1 Athletics Spanish 1PAP
11 ENGLISHIII AP PRE-CALCULUSPAP
PHYSICS AP1 USHISTORY AP PATHWAY:AerospaceEngineering
PATHWAY:Robotics 1
Athletics Spanish2PAP
12 ENGLISHIVAP CALCULUS AP ELECTIVE GOVERNMENTAPECONOMICSAP
PATHWAY:PracticuminSTEM
PATHWAY:PracticuminSTEM
Athletics Spanish 3PAP
Each Block = 1 credit
Endorsements: Arts and Humanities, Public Service, Multidisciplinary
Organizations: German Club, HOSA, BAND
Performance Acknowledgements – Dual Credit, Certifications, AP Tests
GRADE1
ENGLISH2
MATH3
SCIENCE4
SOCSTUD5
PATHWAY6
ELECTIVE7
ELECTIVE8
ELECTIVE
9 ENGLISHI ALGEBRA1 BIOLOGY PAP WORLDGEOGRAPHY
PATHWAY:MedicalTerminology
ProfessionalCommunications/TouchSystemDataEntry
German1 BAND1– PESubstitutionFall
10 ENGLISHII GEOMETRY CHEMISTRYPAP
WORLDHISTORY
PATHWAY:HealthScienceTheory
ELECTIVE German2 BAND 2– PESubstitutionFall
11 ENGLISHIIIDUAL
ALGEBRA2 PHYSICS AP1 USHISTORYDUAL
PATHWAY:Anatomy&Physiology–(Also countsas4th Science)
PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIClinicalRotations
PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIClinicalRotations
BAND3
12 ENGLISHIVDUAL
PRE-CALCULUS ELECTIVE GOVERNMENTDUALECONOMICSDUAL
PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIIClinicalRotations
PATHWAY:PracticuminHealthScienceIIClinicalRotations
German3 BAND 4
SAMPLE 4-YR PLAN
REGISTRATION TIMELINEENDORSEMENT SELECTION
MODULE 6 NOVEMBER 26-30
4-YEAR PLANS MODULE 7 DECEMBER 3-14
9TH GRADE ONLINE REGISTRATION
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JANUARY 14-18
Home Access Center CLOSES
ALL HIGH SCHOOLS FEBRUARY 22, 2019
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