CLASS OF 2018

Choose Your Path

What are your career interests?

What are your strong subjects?

2 year or 4 year college?

5 Endorsements

STEM

Business & Industry

Public Services

Arts & Humanities

Multidisciplinary

FOUNDATION22 credits you must have

4 English (I, II, III & 1 Advanced English) 3 Math (AlgI, Geom, & 1 Advanced Math) 3 Science ( Biology, 1 lab-based Sci. & 1

Advanced Science) 3 Social Studies (W. Geog or W. Hist, US

Hist, Gov’t & Econ) 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 5 Electives (BIM is one of these)

How the Endorsements Work

Each of the 5 endorsements consists of 4 more credits

The endorsement you choose helps determine the Math, Science, and 2 additional electives you will take

Stem SCIENCE, Technology, engineering, & Mathematics

Possible Careers:Mechanical Eng.

Chemical Eng.

Electronic Eng.

Civil Eng.

Electronic Tech.

Classes you could take: Alg II Physics Chemistry Pre- Cal Calculus College Algebra AQR or STATS A P Chem, Physics, or

Biol. Food Science Environmental Systems Eng. Design

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Possible Careers Athletic Trainer Sportscaster Ranch Manager Marine Biologist TX Extension Agent Industrial

Electrician

Classes you could take:

Ag classes Arch Design Fashion Design Culinary Arts Business, Marketing &

Finance & other business classes

DIM, Web Tech, Auto Tech, Welding, Art 3 & Art 4

PUBLIC SERVICES

Possible Careers:o Nursingo Social Serviceso Counselingo Local, State, Federal

Governmento Homeland Securityo Educationo Cosmetologyo Law Enforcemento Military

Class Choices:o Health Scienceo Child Dev.o Human Serviceso Nutrition &

Wellnesso Cosmetologyo A & P

Arts & Humanities

Possible Careers: Art Teacher Band Director Choir Director Foreign Lang

Interpreter Actor/Actress

Class Choices: Spanish I – IV Art Band Choir Theater

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

• This is an alternative endorsement.• 4 Maths, 4 Sciences, & 2 Additional

Electives are required• There are no specific careers related to

this endorsement• Most students will graduate with this

endorsement along with the primary endorsement chosen (STEM, B & I, Public Services, Arts & Humanities)

How To Be Distinguished

I. Must include Alg. II, II. 4 Math creditsIII. 4 Science creditsIV. Foundation requirementsV. At least ONE endorsementVI. Eligible for top 10% Automatic

Admission

To be considered/eligible for Top Twenty Honors student must have completed:

DISTINGUISHED Degree Plan and

8 Pre AP, AP or Dual credit courses on transcript

GPA in the top twenty of eligible students

Why Distinguished? The Distinguished Level of Achievement opens a

world of educational and employment opportunities for you beyond high school. The Distinguished Level of Achievement will:

Allow you to compete for Top 10% automatic admissions eligibility at any Texas public university

Position you among those in line for a TEXAS Grant to help pay for university tuition and fees

Ensure you are a more competitive applicant at the most selective colleges and universities.

Top 10% In accordance with Texas Education

Code (TEC), §51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent of the student's high school graduating class and completed the requirements for the Distinguished Achievement Program – Exception University of Texas requires top 8 percent of graduating class.

What Happens Next

1. Your counselor will mail a letter to your parent and they will choose a time to come in and go over your graduation plan. You will be included in the conversation.

2. Once you have chosen the endorsement you want to work toward, the counselor will give you & your parent a plan of the classes you will need to take.

3. During pre-enrollment you will be able to choose an elective or two that fits in your endorsement

4. You will be able to change your endorsement choice, but once you become a junior or senior it will be difficult. We want you to have all the info you need to make the right choice.