Guidance on Course Credits and Curriculum for High School Students

Receive valuable information and insights about earning course credits and exploring the high school curriculum. Discover the credit requirements for various subjects, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and more. Learn about different courses offered, credit allocation, and endorsement options. Plan your academic journey effectively with the detailed guidelines provided by Clements Counselors.

• High School
• Course Credits
• Curriculum Guidance
• Student Education
• Academic Planning

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1. Presented by Clements Counselors

2. Foundation only 22 credits Foundation + Endorsement 26 credits Distinguished levels of Achievement 26 credits

3. A full year course will earn you 1 credit (1 credit awarded at the end of the year) Ex. English 1, Geometry A semester course will earn you a credit ( credit awarded at the end of the semester) Ex. Health, Professional Communications (Speech)

5. English4 credits Math 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits (recommend 4) PE 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit World Language 2 credits (same language) Health (.5) & Professional Communication (.5) Electives 6 credits

6. English I English II English III English IV

7. Algebra I Geometry Algebra 2 ( required for STEM) Advanced Measures

8. Biology Chemistry or Physics or IPC 2 credits in Advanced Science Many universities require both Chemistry and Physics( required for STEM endorsement)

9. World Geography World History US History Government (1/2 credit) / Economics (1/2 credit) State only requires 3 Social Studies credits, but FBISD recommends 4

10. 2 credits in the SAME World Language or computer science

11. Must be full credit of one of the following: Choir Band Orchestra Dance (FA) Theatre Arts Art Floral Design

12. Credit can be obtained from the following: P.E. Team Sports and P.E. Individual Sports Athletics Marching Band (Fall semester only) JROTC Dance (PE) Cheerleading (Fall semester only)

13. Health Education Class credit/one semester class Professional Communications(Speech) Credit / one semester class or Debate ( .5 speech credit and .5 elective credit)

14. STEM CTE STEM Tech Apps Business and Industry STEM CTE Introduction to Engineering Des. Computer Science Pre AP Introduction to Engineering Des. Principle of Ag. Food & Nat Res Principle of Art AV and Technology Principles of Construction or Principle of Architecture Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Photojournalism Journalism Principles of Human Services Debate Principles of Health Science Public Service Principles of Law, Public Safety, Correction and Security ROTC

15. Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities Theater Principle of Dance 1 Dance Team* Band Orchestra Color Guard* Choir Art World Languages Theater Principle of Dance 1 Dance Team* Band Orchestra Color Guard* Choir Art World Languages

20. Willing to accept higher academic standards Mature enough to work independently Motivated to begin advanced academic curriculum Required to complete summer assignments prior to 1stday of school

24. PSAT (preliminary SAT) 9th& 10th grade PSAT/NMSQT 11thgrade Can qualify for National Merit Scholar SAT/ACT 11th& 12thgrade

25. https://www.khanacademy khanacademy.org

26. Grade 9th Grade SAT/ ACT SAT/ ACT PSAT Practice test in October Practice test in October PSAT 10th 11th ACT/SAT/ SAT Subject Fall and Spring AP test in May SAT Subject Fall and Spring AP test in May Last Chance in Fall SAT/ ACT PSAT ( qualify for National Merit) Can take only once 12th

27. SAMPLE STEM SAMPLE STEM PATHWAYS PATHWAYS STEM MATH STEM SCIENCE STEM TECH APPS STEM CTE PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Introduction to Engineering STEM CTE ENGINEERI NG Algebra I Biology Computer Sci I Concepts of Engineering Geometry Chemistry Computer Sci II Principles of Manufacturi ng Algebra II Physics Aerospace Engineering Pre- Calculus Environment al Science Computer Sci III Biomedical Engineering Engineering Design and Problem Solving Calculus Chemistry AP Game Programmin g Capstone: Engineering Design and Developmen t Scientific Research and Design

28. SAMPLE Business & Industry Interior Design Principles of Human Service SAMPLE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS Business & Industry Video Prod. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PATHWAYS Business & Industry Animal Science Principles of Agriculture Business & Industry Sports Market. Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance Business & Industry Automotive Principles of Arts and A/V Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Livestock Production Interior Design A/V Production Advanced Interior Design Animation Business Information Management Business Information Management Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management Advanced A/V Production Practicum in Interior Design Sports & Entert. Market./Prof Comm Automotive Tech Vet Med Application Advanced Auto Tech Entrepreneurship

29. SAMPLE PUBLIC Public Service Clinical Medicine Principles of Health Science SAMPLE PUBLIC SERVICE PATHWAYS Public Service Education SERVICE PATHWAYS Public Service JROTC Public Service Cosmetology Public Service Nutrition JROTC I Principles of Ed. And Training Principles of Human Services Principles of Human Services JROTC II Medical Terminology AND Prof Comm. Human Growth & Development Fashion Design Human Growth & Development JROTC III Cosmetology 1 JROTC IV Instructional Practices in Ed. Lifetime Nut. & Wellness AND Prof Comm. Cosmetology 2 Anatomy and Physiology Practicum in Education Food Science Health Science

30. SAMPLE ARTS Arts & Humanities Social Studies World Geography SAMPLE ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS Arts & Humanities World Lang. AND HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS Arts & Humanities Band Arts & Humanities Theater Arts & Humanities English Spanish 1 Band I Theater 1 Photojournalis m Theater 2 Spanish 2 Band II World History Yearbook Spanish 3 Pre- AP Band III Theater 3 U.S. History Yearbook 2 Band IV Theater 4 Government Spanish 4 AP Yearbook 3 Economics European History

31. Provides students an opportunity to earn an Endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas and/or Endorsements 4 AP or Dual Credit Core Subjects 4 X 4 Core Subjects Combination of CTE or Tech Apps from different Endorsements

32. SAMPLE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATHWAYS Multidisciplinary Core AP SAMPLE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATHWAYS Multidisciplinary Core 4x4 Multidisciplinary Advanced CTE Mix and Match English IV AP 4 English credits (must include English 4) Architecture Design Spanish IV AP Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness AND Prof Comm. 4 Math credits Statistics AP 4 Science credits (must include Chemistry or Physics) World History Digital Interactive Media Social Studies 4 credits Anatomy and Physiology

33. Over 100 clubs and organizations at Clements Colleges like to see participation on applications Meet new friends and have a sense of belonging Boosts school spirit

34. College and Career Readiness http://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/5069 Clements website http://www.fortbendisd.com/chs Clements Counseling website http://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/2549

35. Ranger Camp hosted In August

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