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1 fort bend INDEPENDENT School DISTRICT. Photo credit: Diego Lopez, RCTC. Photo credit: Adeoluwa Okubanjo, RCTC. High School Course Selection Guide 2020 21. Welcome to Students and Parents A fort bend ISD Graduate has a rigorous academic foundation, strong character, and is . The purpose of this guide is to assist students and parents in equipped with skills for life. planning a course of study tailored to individual student needs, fort bend ISD graduates exhibit grit and interests, and aspirations. After an introductory section on determination in all aspects of life; respect general requirements, grades, academic placement, and student self and others; engage in healthy life choices;. classification, the program of studies provides a brief description are literate and articulate; proficient with of the prerequisites and content of the courses fort bend ISD. technology; and meaningfully and practically offers. These descriptions should be consulted in selecting apply knowledge in productive ways.

2 Courses for next year. Students and parents with questions regarding courses and the implications of selecting them are a servant leader. encouraged to consult with School counselors. Information in fort bend ISD graduates demonstrate this guide is accurate as of date of printing and subject to confidence while maintaining a humble and change at any time due to updates in local, state, and federal kind demeanor; prioritizing the needs of others policies. Please refer to the online version of this guide for the while accepting responsibility for themselves most up-to-date information. and are accountable for their own actions; are optimistic; and strive to bring out the best in Students and Parents: others. Review the state and local course requirements included in an effective communicator. the guide. Also review the graduation requirements for the fort bend ISD graduates communicate Foundation High School Plan. clearly both orally and in writing; respectfully and actively listen to others; appropriately Consider your post-secondary education plans and career engage in courageous conversations; and interests.

3 Decide which college or other post-secondary appropriately adapt their communication style institutions you might attend. to the audience. Review the core course and elective offerings. a critical thinker. fort bend ISD graduates are visionary and Complete the course selection process as directed by your solutions-oriented problem solvers; are School counselor and/or advisor. inquisitive and innovative; and have the Availability of courses listed in the program guide depends courage to actively challenge conventional on student requests, staffing and other resources at each methods in order to improve themselves and campus. Some courses may not be available on all campuses the world around them. in a face-to-face traditional format. Other formats (online a compassionate citizen. learning or distance learning) may be utilized to provide a fort bend ISD graduates are empathetic to course to meet student requests within district procedures.

4 Their fellow citizens, exhibiting care and fort bend Independent School District provides equal concern for others; are inclusive and educational opportunity without regard for race, color, embrace differences; are culturally aware;. religion, national origin, sex, gender, disability and/or age. actively engage in improving our diverse Additional information can be found on the fort bend ISD community; exercise their right to vote; and website, are dependable, respectful, trustworthy, and self-disciplined. a collaborative team member. ON THE COVER fort bend ISD graduates work effectively with others to achieve group goals; take actions that This cover features a Photo taken by Diego Lopez, an respect the needs and contributions of others;. Audio-Video Production student at the FBISD James yield their own objectives to the goals of the Reese Career and Technical Center and member of the team; and positively facilitate and contribute to Student News Network.

5 The Student News Network teamwork. is a partnership between the FBISD Communications Department and the District's high School journalism, a life-long learner. newspaper, yearbook, and audio/visual programs. fort bend ISD graduates approach life with This partnership offers students a chance to have their wonder and curiosity; seek opportunities to work published and distributed on District platforms. be creative; possess a thirst for knowledge For more information, please visit and the ability to adapt to change; and are com/snn. academically prepared to pursue and attain futures beyond what they can imagine! 2 2020 21 fort bend ISD High School Course Selection Guide Table of Contents Profile of a Graduate .. 2. How to Use this Guide .. 4. Graduation Requirements ..5 7. Special Education Graduation Requirements .. 8. Endorsements and Pathways .. 9 10. 17. Business and 42. Public Service ..43 56. Arts and 63. Multidisciplinary Studies.

6 64. Courses: English Language Arts ..65 69. 73. 78. Social 82. World 87. Physical Fine 95. Specialized High School Programs ..96 98. James Reese Career and Technical Education Programs of 113. General Attendance and Course Credit and Classification of Physical Education (PE) Substitutions and Off Campus Grade Point Average (GPA), Class Rank and GPA 118. Assessment Programs (State and Credit by Exam)..119. Online/Distance Dual 122. Specialized Programs AVID, Gifted and Talented, Summer Advanced Placement (AP)..124. Special Education, Section 504, and English as a Second Language (ESL)..124 125. College and Career 127. Academic Excellence Core Beliefs and District Contact cover FBISD MISSION FBISD VISION. fort bend ISD exists to inspire and equip fort bend ISD will graduate students all students to pursue futures beyond who exhibit the attributes of the what they can imagine. District's Profile of a Graduate. 2020 21 fort bend ISD High School Course Selection Guide 3.

7 How to Use the FBISD Course Selection Guide Planning Your Course of Study Planning your course of study during middle and high School is an important step in preparing for your future. The decisions you make, along with the courses you take, will affect your success and readiness for college and/or a career. Please use this guide to plan your coursework and future. You have many important decisions to make. Take them seriously and make them count! Course Selection Checklist What are your passions and interests? _____. _____. _____. What are your plans and career goals after high School ? _____. _____. _____. Use your Career Cluster Finder and Strengths Explorer results in Naviance to explore your interests and strengths and how they connect with future careers. Which endorsement best matches your interests and goals? STEM. Business and Industry Public Service Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Review and select your specific endorsement pathway aligned to your future plans.

8 Declare your endorsement and pathway (8th grade) and make your Career Plan (Four-year Plan) in Skyward. T rack your progress toward graduation by using Graduation Requirements in Family Access or in this guide. C. hallenge yourself with the most rigorous courses you can manage. 4 2020 21 fort bend ISD High School Course Selection Guide Foundation Graduation Program Overview Foundation-Only Foundation + Distinguished Level of 22 Credits* Endorsements 26 Credits Achievement 26 Credits 4 credits English ELA I, II, III, IV or one 4 credits English ELA I, II, III, IV or one 4 credits English ELA I, II, III, IV or one credit in any authorized advanced credit in any authorized advanced credit in any authorized advanced English course English course English course 3 credits Mathematics Algebra I, 4 credits Mathematics Algebra I, 4 credits Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, one credit in any authorized Geometry, two credits in any authorized Geometry, Algebra II**, one credit in any advanced math course advanced math course authorized advanced math course 3 credits Science Biology, IPC/ 4 credits Science Biology, IPC/ 4 credits Science Biology, IPC/.

9 Chemistry/Physics, and one credit in Chemistry/Physics, and two credits in Chemistry/Physics, and two credits in any any authorized science course any authorized science course authorized science course 3 credits Social Studies US History, 3 credits Social Studies US History, 3 credits Social Studies US History, Government, Economics, World Government, Economics, World Government, Economics, World Geography or World History Geography or World History Geography or World History 2 credits World Language or 2 credits World Language or Computer 2 credits World Language or Computer Computer Science (level I and level II) Science (level I and level II) Science (level I and level II). 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Fine Arts .5 credit Health (FBISD) .5 credit Health (FBISD) .5 credit Health (FBISD)..5 credit Speech (FBISD) .5 credit Speech (FBISD).

10 5 credit Speech (FBISD). 4 credits in electives (may include CTE 6 credits in electives (may include CTE 6 credits in electives (may include CTE or or certification courses) or certification courses) certification courses). * Students may opt to Foundation-only after Credit requirements specific to at least Credit requirements specific to a least completing sophomore year with parent and one endorsement one endorsement campus approval. ** While a student is not required by state law (Texas Education Code, Section ) to successfully complete Algebra II as a requirement for high School graduation, a student may not earn the distinguished level of achievement or be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university if the student does not successfully complete high School Algebra II. In addition, many colleges and universities require Algebra II as an admission requirement even if the student is not in the top 10% of their class.