Graduation Requirements

The 22-Credit Foundation is Required for All Endorsements 

ENGLISH………………………………………………..……..4

Must consist of English I, 2, 3 (ESOL 1 and 2 may be substituted appropriately), and an additional/advanced English course. 

MATHEMATICS…………………………………..…………..3

Must include Algebra 1, Geometry, and an additional/advanced math course beyond Algebra 1 

SCIENCE…………………………………………..…………..3

Must include one Biology credit, one credit selected from IPC, Chemistry, or Physics; and one additional/advanced science course 

SOCIAL STUDIES……………………………………..……..3

Must include US History, one-half credit Government, one-half credit Economics, and World History or World Geography 

OTHER LANGUAGES……………………………..………...2

Must consist of 2 levels in the same language 

FINE ARTS………………………………………….……...…1

Choir, Band, Dance, Art, Theatre Arts, Principles & Elements of Floral Design 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION………………………….………...1

May include Athletics or PE (up to 4 credits), Drill Team 1, JROTC 1, Cheerleading, the fall semesters of Marching Band 

ELECTIVES……………………………………………….…..5 

FHSP SUBTOTAL CREDITS…………………………..….22 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENTS 

MATHEMATICS………………………………………………1 

SCIENCE……………………………………………………....1 

ENDORSEMENT-SPECIFIC ELECTIVES……………....…2

Electives must be chosen from one of the endorsement areas of STEM, Business and Industry, Arts and Humanities, Public Services, or Multidisciplinary Studies 

TOTAL CREDITS:  FHSP  +  ENDORSEMENT………....26

College Board Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses may be substituted in appropriate areas for both Foundation and Endorsement credits. 

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STATE ASSESSMENT PERFORMANCE

In addition to the credit requirements as listed above, students must meet passing standards on the following

End-of-Course Exams:

• English I;
• English II;
• Algebra I;
• Biology;
• United States History

 

All students are required to declare an endorsement in writing prior to entering the 9th grade. Students will be permitted to change their endorsement with counselor guidance.

There are five endorsement options, which allow students flexibility based on individual interests and career goals. Each endorsement category is designed to prepare students to successfully enter postsecondary education or the workforce upon graduation from high school.

The endorsement and the career areas to which they correspond are as listed below:

- STEM – Science, including Computer Science; Technology; Engineering and Mathematics;

- PUBLIC SERVICES – Education and Training; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Human Services; and Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security;

- BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY – Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Manufacturing; Marketing; Transportation; and Journalism, including broadcast journalism, newspaper, and public speaking;

- ARTS AND HUMANITIES – Fine Arts; Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise; English Language Arts; and Languages Other than English;

- MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – Allows students to take courses in several endorsement areas as listed